JP2017104320A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing decline in presentation effect.SOLUTION: When power supply is started, a Pachinko game machine 1 clocks elapsed time from the start of the power supply and specifies the current date. When the elapsed time from the start of the power supply satisfies a first condition, an RTC presentation that is not directly related to a progress of a game is performed. The first condition is to be changed depending on whether the current date belongs to what period. Therefore, the RTC presentation is to be performed at different time intervals depending on a current date. For example, if a current date belongs to a period P1, the RTC presentation is performed at 9-hour intervals, and when the current day belongs to a period P2, the RTC presentation is performed at 3-hour intervals.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing an effect according to a time measurement result by a time measuring means.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, when a game ball wins a start opening, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game, and the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display and then stopped in a manner indicating the determination result. Is displayed. During such special symbol variation display, various effects are performed to increase the player's expectation that the special game will be executed. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, during the special symbol variation display, an effect is suggested that suggests that the result of the determination is “big hit” or “losing”.

JP 2014-183936 A

  By the way, if a configuration in which a predetermined effect is executed when a certain condition is satisfied, the effect is likely to be monotonous, and as a result, the effect of the effect may be reduced.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in effect of production.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following configuration.
A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player, and executes the special game according to the determination result, and measures time. And a predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect when the time measurement result of the time measuring means satisfies the first condition, and a time interval at which the predetermined effect is executed when the second condition is satisfied, To changing means for changing to the second time.

  According to the said invention, it is possible to suppress the fall of a production effect.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. Schematic plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus with which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the image sound control board 140 An example of a display list creation table stored in the control ROM 144 Schematic diagram of a gaming system in which a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 are installed Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of the production performed based on the elapsed time from the power supply start time Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of time production Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the execution date and execution time interval of an RTC effect (an example of an RTC effect management table) Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the change of the execution time interval of RTC production Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the production aspect of time production The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the game control board 100 Detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of special symbol processing in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of jackpot determination processing in step S309 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the variation pattern determination process in step S310 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S321 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the special winning opening opening control process in step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the gaming state setting process in step S626 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the production control board 130 Detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the change start command receiving process in step S107 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the customer waiting command reception process in step S116 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the image sound control board 140 Detailed flowchart of the RTC condition setting process in step S53 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the normal performance control process in step S54 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the change effect start command reception process in step S5405 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of jackpot game command reception processing in step S5408 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of effect processing during round in step S5446 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the RTC effect control process in step S55 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the RTC preview image display process in step S5501 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the RTC image display process in step S5502 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the RTC image display processing in step S5521 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the next RTC preview image display process in step S5503 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the customer waiting presentation process in step S5504 of FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the example of the notice effect in 2nd Embodiment Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the timing when the execution timing of RTC production is changed Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example in case the execution timing of RTC effect is changed The flowchart which shows an example of the RTC update process by the image sound control board 140 in 2nd Embodiment. Detailed flowchart of the fluctuation start RTC update process in step S561 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the RTC update process at the end of change in step S562 in FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the lamp control board 150 Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the case where the execution time interval of RTC effect can be changed by player operation Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the case where the execution time interval of RTC effect can be changed by player operation The flowchart which shows an example of the time interval setting process by the image sound control board 140 in 3rd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the case where the execution time interval of RTC production can be changed by operation of a store clerk Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the pachinko machine 1 in other embodiment provided with the 1st RTC effect which cannot change an execution time interval, and the 2nd RTC effect which can change an execution time interval.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Example of schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a game board 2 provided with an accessory related to winning or determination and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. The glass board and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which a game ball can flow down. Has been.

  When the player grasps the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the upper plate 28 are guided to the launching device (not shown), and with a hitting force according to the rotation angle of the handle 20 Fired into the game area 10. This game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to the upper position in the game area 10 and contacted with the game nails, windmills, etc. It falls along the game board 2 while changing the moving direction. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22.

  The upper plate 28 stores game balls and prize balls supplied to the launching device. Below the upper plate 28, a lower plate 29 for collecting prize balls is provided. When the player operates the take-out button 23 arranged close to the lower plate 29, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 29 is opened, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 29 are arranged below the lower plate 29. Drop into a box not shown. In other embodiments, the upper plate 28 and the lower plate 29 may be configured as one plate, for example.

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 10 as exemplified by the arrow 31. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right region in the game region 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32.

  A first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, two normal winning ports 14, a first gate 15, and an electric tulip 17 are provided in the passing path of the left-handed game ball as a prize and a winning combination. It has been. In addition, in the passage path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 13, the two normal winning ports 14, the second gate 16, and the electric motor are used as the winning and judging functions. A tulip 17 and a second grand prize opening 19 are provided.

  The game balls launched into the game area 10 flow down along the game board 2 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2, the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the first large winning port 13, the normal winning port 14, and the second large winning port. There is a case where a player enters a winning entrance 19 to win a prize. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning location are paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.

  The first start port 11 as the first start region is a start port that is always open, and the second start port 12 as the second start region is operating the electric tulip 17 as a normal electric accessory. It is a starting port that is opened only when it is open. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins through the first start port 11, or when a game ball wins through the second start port 12, a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player Is determined, and the determination result is displayed on the display 4 described later.

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the first start port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the game ball wins on the second start port 12 is a condition. The determination to be executed is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination”.

  The electric tulip 17 is disposed close to the second starting port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 is configured to change its posture between a closed posture (see FIG. 1) in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 and an open posture (not shown) in which the second starting port 12 is opened. ing.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the second start port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17. When the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened, although no prize ball is paid out. In the following description, the determination executed on condition that the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is referred to as “ordinary symbol determination”. When it is determined in the normal symbol determination that the second start port 12 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed position after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 has maintained the open position for a specified time is performed a specified number of times. As described above, the second start port 12 is in a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric tulip 17 is not operated, whereas the game ball is easily passed by the operation of the electric tulip 17. Become.

  The normal winning opening 14 is always open like the first start opening 11 and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting port 11 and the like, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 14, no determination is made.

  The first grand prize winning port 13 and the second grand prize winning port 19 are normally closed and controlled to an open state in which a game ball can be won according to a result of the special symbol determination. This is a winning opening from which (for example, 15) prize balls are paid out. A plate for opening and closing the first big prize opening 13 is provided at the opening of the first big prize opening 13. The first big winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. In addition, one blade member that opens and closes the second grand prize opening 19 is provided at the opening of the second big prize opening 19. The second big prize opening 19 is normally closed by this blade member. During the big hit game, a long open round game in which the above-described plate (or blade member) is operated to open the first big prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) for a long time is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). . In one long open round game, for example, a period until a second upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds) that is longer than the first upper limit time (for example, 0.1 second) elapses, or the first grand prize that has been released During the period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the mouth 13 (or the second grand prize opening 19), the first big prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) is opened. Later it is blocked. For this reason, when the player does not play a big hit game by making a right turn during the long open round game and making a game ball enter the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) More prize balls can be obtained compared to.

  In other embodiments, during the jackpot game, a short open round game may be performed in which the first big prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) is opened for a shorter time than the long open round game. For example, in one short opening round game, the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) is in an open state until a relatively short first upper limit time (for example, 0.1 seconds) elapses. Then it is blocked. In the short open round game, since the opening time of the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) is short, basically a game ball is placed in the first big prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19). Don't win. However, immediately after the jackpot game, the game is controlled in a probability variation game state or a short-time game state, which will be described later, so the jackpot game is advantageous to the player.

[About gaming state]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game is controlled in the “normal game state”, “probability game state”, or “time-short game state”. In the “normal game state”, special symbol determination is performed in a low probability state in which it is determined that the jackpot game is determined to be relatively low, and so-called electric chew support that makes it easy for a game ball to win the second starting port 12 It is a normal gaming state where no function is given. In other words, in the normal gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/399). Also, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/12), and the normal symbol variation time is relatively long (for example, 25 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second × 1 time).

  The “probability game state” is a game state in which special symbol determination is performed in a high probability state in which it is determined that a jackpot game is to be executed, and an electric chew support function is provided. That is, in the probability variation gaming state, the probability that it is determined that the jackpot game is executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 1/110). In addition, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 12/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively long time (for example, 1.6 seconds × 3 times). For this reason, when the game ball passes through the gate 16 and the normal symbol determination is performed in the probability variation game state, the game ball launched into the right area of the game area 10 can easily win the second starting port 12. Become. Then, when a game ball wins the second starting port 12, the second special symbol determination is performed with a high probability state, so that in the probability variation game state, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the normal game state. .

  The “time-short game state” is a game state in which special symbol determination is performed in the low probability state described above and an electric chew support function is provided. That is, in the short-time gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/399). In addition, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 12/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively long time (for example, 1.6 seconds × 3 times).

  In the following description, a state in which the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 due to the addition of the electric chew support function is referred to as a “high base state”, and the electric chew support function is provided. A state in which it is not easy to win a game ball in the second starting port 12 due to the absence of the game is referred to as a “low base state”. In this embodiment, the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state correspond to the high base state, and the normal gaming state corresponds to the low base state.

  In the present embodiment, when the game is controlled in the normal game state, the probability variation game state, or the short-time game state, the right-handed game ball is likely to win the second start opening 12 or the normal winning opening 14. Although there is no prize at the first start port 11. Here, in the low base state, it is more difficult for the game ball to win the second start port 12 than in the high base state, and the first start port 11 wins the game ball more than the second start port 12. easy. For this reason, when the game is controlled in the low base state, the player plays the game by left-handed aiming at the first start port 11. On the other hand, in the high base state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start port 12 than in the low base state, and the second start port 12 is easier to win the game ball than the first start port 11. . For this reason, when the game is controlled in the high base state, the player plays the game by right-handed aiming at the second start port 12.

  As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when a winning per winning change is won, the winning change game state is controlled immediately after the jackpot game ends. Even if 10,000 special symbol determinations have been made since the transition to the probable gaming state, if it is not determined that the jackpot game will be executed once, the lost symbol indicating the determination result of the 10,000th special symbol determination After the game is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is returned from the probability changing gaming state to the normal gaming state. Further, in the present embodiment, when a winning per short time is won, the short time gaming state is controlled immediately after the jackpot game ends. Even if 100 special symbol determinations are made after the transition to the short-time gaming state, if it is not determined that the jackpot game will be executed, the lose symbol indicating the determination result of the 100th special symbol determination is stopped. After being displayed, the gaming state is returned from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state.

  In other embodiments, the game state may include a “latent game state”. The “latent game state” is a game state in which a special symbol determination is performed in a low probability state in which the probability of determining that a jackpot game is to be executed is relatively high. In such a case, for example, a jackpot for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the latent gaming state immediately after the jackpot game ends may be provided. In addition, for example, if it is not determined that the jackpot game will be executed once even if the special symbol determination is performed 100 times after the transition to the probability variation gaming state, the special indicating the determination result of the 100th special symbol determination is performed. After the symbol is stopped and displayed, the gaming state may be shifted from the probability changing gaming state to the latent gaming state.

[Display 4]
FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information related to special symbol determination and normal symbol determination. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, the first A special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, a normal symbol indicator 45, a normal symbol hold indicator 46, a game state indicator 47, a round indicator 48 and the like are configured.

(First special symbol display 41 and second special symbol display 42)
When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. In the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42, as a special symbol, the jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing” ”Is stopped and displayed.

(First special symbol hold indicator 43)
The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds for the first special symbol determination. The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds for the second special symbol determination. When the special symbol is variably displayed, or when a big hit game is being played, even if a new game ball wins the first starting port 11, the first special symbol determination triggered by this winning and the first It is not possible to immediately execute the variable display of the symbols on the 1 special symbol display 41. In such a case, the first special symbol determination is suspended within a range that does not exceed a predetermined number (for example, four), and the number of suspension is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 43. The same applies to the second special symbol determination. When both the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination are suspended, the second special symbol determination is prioritized over the first special symbol determination.

(Other indicators)
When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the normal symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41 or the second special symbol indicator 42, the round indicator 48 is opened or closed during the jackpot game. 19 open patterns are displayed.

  In the following description, the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41 is called “first special symbol”, and the symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 42 is called “second special symbol”. There is a case. These symbols are collectively referred to as “special symbols”. Further, the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 45 is referred to as “ordinary symbol”.

[Directing means of pachinko machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 is provided with a main liquid crystal 5, sub liquid crystals 61 and 62, a speaker 24, a board lamp 25 and the like for performing various effects. Although not shown in FIG. 1, a frame lamp 37 is built in the frame member 3.

(Main liquid crystal display device 5)
The main liquid crystal display device 5 (hereinafter abbreviated as “main liquid crystal 5”) is an image display device that displays an effect image. As shown in FIG. 1, the main liquid crystal 5 is provided at a position where it can be easily seen by the player. In the main liquid crystal 5, for example, the decorative display 511 (see FIG. 1) is displayed in a variable manner (variation effect) in synchronization with the special symbol's variable display. The main liquid crystal 5 displays, for example, three rows (left column, middle column, and right column) of decorative symbols 511 made up of several sequences in which numbers 1 to 9 are continuously written in the vertical direction. When the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 starts changing the display of the special symbol, the left symbol which is the decorative symbol 511 in the left column and the middle symbol which is the decorative symbol 511 in the middle column The symbol and the right symbol, which is the decorative symbol 511 in the right column, are variably displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom, for example. Thereafter, in response to the special symbol being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are displayed on the active line (for example, one horizontal line). The stop display is made to notify whether the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit” or “lost”.

  In the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42), the variation display mode of the decoration symbol 511 may reach after the variation display of the decoration symbol 511 is started. Here, the reach means, for example, that the same decorative symbol 511 as the left symbol and the right symbol is pseudo-stopped on the active line (for example, for example, the left symbol and the right symbol) before the stoppage of the jackpot symbol is stopped. It is a state in which the middle symbol fluctuates in such a manner that it is finely moved so as to swing up and down on the effective line. When such reach is established, a “reach effect” is executed accordingly. Here, the “reach effect” is an effect that gives a player a sense of expectation that the middle symbol being variably displayed in the same symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol will stop.

  For example, if the determination result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot, the same (Zolo) decoration as the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol in response to the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed after the reach effect is executed The symbol 511 is stopped and displayed to notify the jackpot.

  On the other hand, for example, if the determination result of the special symbol determination is losing and reach is established, after the reach effect is executed, the left symbol, middle Three decorative symbols 511 that do not have a flat eye pattern are stopped and displayed as symbols and right symbols, and a loss is notified. Such a variation display mode of the decorative symbol 511 is referred to as a “reach” variation display mode when the determination result of the special symbol determination is lost.

  In addition, for example, when the determination result of the special symbol determination is a loss and the reach is not established, the reach effect is not executed, and the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the Three decorative symbols 511 that do not have a flat eye are stopped and displayed as a right symbol, and a loss is notified. Such a variation display mode of the decorative symbol 511 is referred to as a “non-reach” variation display mode when the determination result of the special symbol determination is lost.

  In the present embodiment, for example, three types of reach effects such as a normal reach effect, an SP reach effect, and an SPSP reach effect are prepared as reach effect types in the normal gaming state. These reach effects are reach effects that differ in the possibility that a jackpot will be notified thereafter (“reliability”). Here, “reliability” is the degree of the ratio that is selected when the jackpot is achieved, that is, the ratio that is the jackpot, for all selection ratios including when the jackpot and lose. . For example, the normal reach effect is an effect that has a higher reliability than the case where the variation display mode of the decorative design 511 is not “reach”, but has a relatively low possibility of being a big hit. The SP reach production is a production with higher reliability than the normal reach production, and the SPSP reach production is a production with higher reliability than the SP reach production.

  In the normal reach production, for example, the left symbol and right symbol of “reach” and the middle symbol in the variable display are displayed large on the main liquid crystal 5. For example, in the normal reach production, unlike the SP reach production and the SPSP reach production which will be described later, there are a player side character (hereinafter referred to as “friend character”) and an enemy side character (hereinafter referred to as “enemy character”). The effect image which fights is not displayed. In the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect, for example, an effect image in which a friendly character and an enemy character battle each other is displayed while a small decorative pattern 511 is displayed at the lower right of the main liquid crystal 5. In the SPSP reach effect, for example, an effect image that battles an enemy character stronger than the SP reach effect is displayed, or an effect image that suggests a degree of reliability is displayed in order to increase the player's expectation.

  In the present embodiment, a battle effect in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle each other is prepared as the reach effect type in the probability variation game state (and the short time game state). In the present embodiment, the battle effect is executed only when the determination result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot (that is, the reliability with respect to the jackpot is 100%). For example, the battle effects include a strong enemy battle effect with a strong enemy character (strong enemy) as an opponent and a weak enemy battle effect with an enemy character (weak enemy) weaker than the strong enemy as an opponent. For example, the strong enemy battle effect is a reach effect that suggests (notifies) that it is easy to win a big hit that is disadvantageous to the player (for example, a normal win that is controlled to the short-time game state immediately after the big hit game ends). In addition, the weak enemy battle effect is a reach effect that suggests (notifies) that it is easy to win a big hit (for example, a probable win) advantageous to the player.

  The main liquid crystal 5 displays characters and items for performing a notice effect. In addition, a hold icon that is displayed as many as the number of special symbol determinations being held is displayed in the icon display area 52 (see FIG. 1). In another embodiment, the icon corresponding to the currently executed special symbol determination may be displayed in the icon display area 52. In another embodiment, the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

(Sub liquid crystal display device 61 and sub liquid crystal display device 62)
The sub liquid crystal display device 61 and the sub liquid crystal display device 62 (hereinafter may be abbreviated as “sub liquid crystals 61, 62”) are image display devices that display effect images having a display screen smaller than that of the main liquid crystal 5. . The sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 are used to display, for example, a decorative pattern 511, an effect image related to an effect display performed on the main liquid crystal 5, and information not displayed on the main liquid crystal 5.

  For example, the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 are arranged on the front side of the main liquid crystal 5. In the present embodiment, the sub liquid crystal display device 61 and the sub liquid crystal display device 62 are each configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 independently. Specifically, for example, the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 are arranged on the front side of the main liquid crystal 5 in the width direction (left-right direction in FIG. 1), height direction (up-down direction in FIG. It is configured to be movable in the direction.

(Other production methods)
The speaker 24 produces an effect by sound by outputting effect sounds such as music, sound, and sound effects in synchronism with the effect display performed on the main liquid crystal 5 or asynchronously. The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern and changing a light emission color.

[Configuration example of operation means of the pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 3, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is used for various effects in addition to being used for various setting operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

(Direction key 27)
The effect key 27 shown in FIG. 3 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform a selection operation. The production key 27 is an up key for instructing up to the main liquid crystal 5, a down key for instructing down to the main liquid crystal 5, a left key to instruct left to the main liquid crystal 5, and the main liquid crystal 5. And the right key for indicating the right to

(Direction button 26)
The effect buttons 26 shown in FIG. 3 are push buttons for inputting operation information when operated (pressed) by the player. For example, when the effect button 26 is operated during an effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 26, an effect corresponding to the operation is executed. The production button 26 has a normal position whose upper surface is substantially the same height as the upper surface of the frame member 3 and a protrusion whose upper surface protrudes upward by a predetermined height (for example, 7 cm) from the upper surface of the frame member 3. You may be comprised so that the height can be changed between positions. In this case, the effect button 26 can be pressed at any height between the normal position and the protruding position. Note that if the effect key 27 is operated during an effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 26, the same effect as when the effect button 26 is operated is executed according to the operation. Good effects may be executed, or no effects may be executed.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a control device provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the game control board 100 that controls the progress of the game, such as various determinations and command transmission, and the effects based on the commands received from the game control board 100 An effect control board 130 for controlling the image, an image sound control board 140 for controlling the effects by images and sounds, a lamp control board 150 for controlling effects by various lamps and movable bodies, and the like. Note that the configuration of the control device is not limited to this, and for example, the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150 may be configured as one board.

[Game control board 100]
The game control board 100 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102, a main RAM 103, and a random number circuit (not shown). The main CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to determination and the number of payout balls based on a program stored in the main ROM 102. The main RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the main CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing. The random number circuit is a circuit that updates numerical data indicating various random numbers (various random numbers for special symbol determination) for controlling the progress of the game independently of the main CPU 101.

  The game control board 100 has a function of setting numerical data indicating an initial value (for example, 0) of a random number generated by a random number circuit, for example. As an example, the game control board 100 uses a random number circuit to obtain numerical data obtained by calculation using the ID number (unique number assigned to each product) of the game control board 100 stored in a storage area such as the main ROM 102. Set as the initial value of. The random number circuit updates numerical data indicating a random number within a range between an initial value and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) in accordance with a preset update rule. The random number circuit has a function of selecting an update range of numerical data by selecting an initial value (or an upper limit value), a function of selecting (or switching) an update rule, and the like. Thereby, the randomness of the generated random number can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, for example, jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and normal symbol random numbers are used as the random numbers for special symbol determination. The jackpot random number is a random number for determining jackpot or loss. The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when it is determined that the reach is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol when the special symbol is variably displayed. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether or not to open the second start port 12. For example, the random number circuit in the game control board 100 updates various numerical data indicating all (or a part) of these random numbers in an interrupt prohibition period in which a timer interrupt (described later) by the game control board 100 is prohibited. . In the present embodiment, the main CPU 101 uses a random counter that is different from a random number circuit such as a random counter provided in the main RAM 103 during an interrupt permission period in which a timer interrupt by the game control board 100 is permitted. The numerical data indicating a part (or all) of the random number is updated. For example, all of the random numbers for determining the special symbol may be updated by the random number circuit during the interrupt prohibition period, and the random numbers for determining the special symbol other than the big hit random number may be updated by the software during the interrupt permission period.

  In the present embodiment, a random number circuit is built in the game control board 100. However, in other embodiments, the random number circuit may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control board 100. Further, in order to enhance the effect, random numbers other than those described above may be used. In another embodiment, the random number may be updated by any one of a random number circuit or software. The same applies to random numbers used for processing performed in the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150, which will be described later.

(Configuration example of main RAM 103)
Next, a configuration example of the main RAM 103 and various information stored in the main RAM 103 will be described. The main RAM 103 includes a determination storage area 1030, a first reserved storage area 1031, a second reserved storage area 1032, a third reserved storage area 1033, a fourth reserved storage area 1034, a first reserved storage area 1035, and a second reserved storage. An area 1036, a third reserved storage area 1037, and a fourth reserved storage area 1038 are provided.

  The determination storage area 1030 is a storage area for storing various information used for the special symbol determination when the special symbol determination is actually executed. The first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 are stored in which various information related to the first special symbol determination is stored in order from the first reserved storage area 1031 every time a game ball wins the first start port 11. It is an area. The first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 are stored in which various information relating to the second special symbol determination is stored in order from the first reserved storage area 1035 every time a game ball wins the second starting port 12. It is an area.

  For example, when a special symbol is variably displayed, or even if a game ball wins at the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 during a jackpot game, the special symbol determination or the special symbol variation display is performed immediately. Can not. Under such circumstances, the main CPU 101 uses various random numbers for determining special symbols other than the normal symbol random number obtained from the random number circuit when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12). The indicated value is stored in the hold storage areas 1031 to 1038 as information indicating the hold of the special symbol determination. On the other hand, when the special symbol is not variably displayed, the special symbol determination is not suspended, and the game is not in the big hit game, the main CPU 101 uses the first random number obtained by the start opening prize as the first Immediately after storage in the storage area 1031 (or the first storage area 1035), the storage area 1030 for determination is shifted.

  For example, when various information related to the first special symbol determination is newly acquired in a state where no information is stored in any of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034, the various information is empty. It is stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 which is the highest level of the entry. In addition, for example, when various information related to the first special symbol determination is newly acquired in a state where information is stored in each of the first reserved storage area 1031 and the second reserved storage area 1032, the various information is empty. It is stored in the third reserved storage area 1033 which is the highest entry.

  Each of the reserved storage areas 1031 to 1038 has various random numbers (big hit random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, etc.) acquired from the random number circuit by the main CPU 101 when a game ball wins the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12). And an area for storing values indicating fluctuation pattern random numbers), an area for storing prior determination information, and the like. The pre-determination information is information obtained by a pre-determination process (step S2109 in FIG. 15 and step S2209 in FIG. 16) described later based on the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number. Specifically, the prior determination information is information indicating whether or not the winning start information, the determination result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot, the information indicating what type of the jackpot if it is a jackpot, It includes information indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol, information indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like. Here, the winning start opening information is acquired when the game ball wins the first starting opening 11 with the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the same reserved storage area. Information indicating whether or not the game ball has been acquired by winning the second start port 12. The pre-determination information including these pieces of information is stored in the same storage area as the jackpot random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number used in the pre-determination process. Information indicating a variation pattern for designating a pre-reading effect (for example, an effect for changing the display mode of the hold icon or an effect for changing the background of the decorative symbol during the variation effect) executed while the right for special symbol determination is reserved. If included, the pre-reading effect is executed based on the prior determination information, the number of holds, the aspect of the effect currently being performed, and the like.

  When the information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 when the first special symbol determination is performed, the information stored in the entry lower than the second reserved storage area 1031 is 1 Each entry is shifted up. For example, when information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 in a state where information is stored in each of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the third reserved storage area 1033, The information stored in the second reserved storage area 1032 is shifted to the first reserved storage area 1031, and the information stored in the third reserved storage area 1033 is shifted to the second reserved storage area 1032.

  Such information shift processing is similarly performed in the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 in which information related to the second special symbol determination is stored. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, when both the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination are held, that is, information is stored in both the first reserved storage area 1031 and the first reserved storage area 1035. Is stored, the shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 is preferentially performed prior to the shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034. Therefore, when the second special symbol determination is held in the determination storage area 1030, various information stored in the first hold storage area 1035 is shifted. Further, when the second special symbol determination is not suspended, that is, when only the first special symbol determination is suspended, various information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted.

(Various switches)
The game control board 100 includes a first start port switch 111, a second start port switch 112, an electric tulip control unit 113, a first gate switch 114, a second gate switch 115, a first big prize port switch 116, and a second large size. A winning port switch 117, a first big winning port control unit 118, a second big winning port control unit 119, a normal winning port switch 120, and the respective indicators 41 to 48 constituting the display 4 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. In response to a control signal from the game control board 100, the electric tulip control unit 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving. To do. The first gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the first gate 15 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second gate switch 115 detects that the game ball has passed through the second gate 16 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  The first grand prize opening switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the first big prize opening 13 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second big prize opening switch 117 detects that a game ball has won the second big prize opening 19 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  Based on the control signal from the game control board 100, the first grand prize winning port control unit 118 operates the electric solenoid coupled to the plate that closes the first big prize winning hole 13 so as to be able to transmit the drive. Open / close the grand prize winning opening 13. Based on the control signal from the game control board 100, the second grand prize opening control unit 119 operates the electric solenoid coupled to the blade member that closes the second big prize opening 19 so as to be capable of driving transmission. Opens and closes the two major winning openings 19. The normal winning opening switch 120 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning opening 14 and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100. In the present embodiment, since there are four ordinary winning opening 14 (see FIG. 1), four ordinary winning opening switches 120 are provided. In FIG. 4, only one ordinary winning opening switch 120 is shown. Yes.

  The main CPU 101 of the game control board 100 receives a detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the first big prize port switch 116, the second big prize port switch 117, or the normal prize port switch 120. When input, the payout control board (not shown) is instructed to pay out a prize ball according to the place where the game ball has won, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on information from the payout control board. Although a detailed description is omitted, the payout control board supplies the game ball to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29 by controlling a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the ball tank.

  The main CPU 101 acquires various random numbers as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random numbers. Also, various random numbers are acquired as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and the second special symbol determination is executed using the acquired random numbers. If it is determined that the game is a big hit, the first grand prize port 13 (or the second big prize port 19) is passed through the first big prize port control unit 118 (or the second big prize port control unit 119). Open and close to run a jackpot game. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the gaming state immediately after the end of the jackpot game is set to a gaming state determined in advance according to the type of jackpot (for example, a probability changing gaming state in the case of probability winning). In another embodiment, for example, a V winning switch that detects that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 19 may be provided. For example, when a detection signal from the V winning switch is input, the gaming state immediately after the end of the big hit game may be set to the probability change gaming state. Further, when the detection signal from the V winning switch is not input, control may be performed in which the gaming state immediately after the end of the big hit game is set to the short-time gaming state.

  Further, the main CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the first gate switch 114 or the second gate switch 115 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And when it determines with opening the 2nd starting port 12, the 2nd starting port 12 is temporarily open | released by operating the electric solenoid connected with the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control part 113. FIG.

  Further, the main CPU 101 causes the respective display devices 41 to 48 constituting the display device 4 to execute the processing described above with reference to FIG.

[Production control board 130]
The effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 131, a sub ROM 132, a sub RAM 133, an RTC (real time clock) 134, and a random number circuit (not shown). The sub CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the presentation based on the program stored in the sub ROM 132. The sub RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the sub CPU 131 executes the program, or a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 measures the current date and time (current date and time). The random number circuit is a circuit for updating numerical data indicating various random numbers for effect control independently of the sub CPU 131.

  The sub CPU 131 sets the production contents based on game information related to special symbol determination, normal symbol determination, jackpot game, and the like transmitted from the game control board 100. In the present embodiment, for example, the numerical data indicating the random number for determining the changing effect pattern and the random number for determining the notice effect pattern are updated by the random number circuit during the timer interrupt prohibition period in the effect control board 130. The sub CPU 131 uses a random counter different from a random number circuit such as a random counter provided in the sub RAM 133, so that a part (or all) of the random numbers is generated by software during the timer interrupt permission period by the effect control board 130. The numerical data shown may be updated.

  Further, when the sub CPU 131 receives a command transmitted from the lamp control board 150 and indicating that the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 has been operated, the effect may be set according to the operation. The sub CPU 131 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect content to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

[Lamp control board 150]
The lamp control board 150 includes a lamp CPU 151, a lamp ROM 152, and a lamp RAM 153. The lamp CPU 151 performs a calculation process when controlling the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the effect button 26 based on a program stored in the lamp ROM 152. The lamp CPU 151 controls the drive of the left sub liquid crystal motor 611 (for example, a stepping motor) and the right sub liquid crystal motor 621 for operating the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62, and emits light from the light emitting elements incorporated in the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62. Performs arithmetic processing when performing control. The lamp RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the lamp CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area such as data processing.

  The lamp ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating respective light emission patterns of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, the button lamp built in the effect button 26, and the light emitting elements built in the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62. The operation pattern data is data indicating the operation pattern of the effect button 26 and the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62.

  As will be described in detail later, the lamp CPU 151 reads the light emission pattern data and the operation pattern data for production corresponding to the command received from the production control board 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 152 and stores them in the lamp RAM 153. Temporary storage. Thereafter, when a command for instructing the start of the effect transmitted from the image sound control board 140 is received via the effect control board 130, the lamp CPU 151 controls the panel lamp 25 and the like with the pattern stored in the lamp RAM 153. .

[Image Sound Control Board 140]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the image sound control board 140. FIG. 6 is an example of a display list creation table stored in the control ROM 144. The image sound control board 140 performs image display control of the main liquid crystal 5 and sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 and effect sound output control of the speaker 24. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the image sound control board 140 includes a central CPU 141, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 142, an sound DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 143, a control ROM 144, a control RAM 145, a sound ROM 146, and an SDRAM 147. , CGROM 148, and VRAM 149.

  The overall CPU 141 is stored in the CGROM 148 for the VDP 142 based on programs stored in the control ROM 144, various tables such as a display list creation table (see FIG. 6), commands received from the effect control board 130, and the like. The image data is displayed on the main liquid crystal 5 or the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62. This instruction is mainly performed by outputting a display list.

  Here, the display list is composed of commands for instructing execution of drawing in frame units. The type of image to be drawn, the position (coordinates) to draw the image, display priority, display magnification, and rotation. It includes various parameters such as angle and transmittance. The display list creation table is a table used for creating this display list.

  The overall CPU 141 instructs the sound DSP 143 to output the sound data stored in the sound ROM 146 from the speaker 24.

  The control ROM 144 is composed of a mask ROM, and stores a control program for the overall CPU 141 and a display list generation program for generating a display list. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the control ROM 144 stores an RTC effect management table and a display list creation table. The display list creation table includes, for example, a table used in the normal gaming state, a table used in the probability changing gaming state, and a table used in the short-time gaming state.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the table used in the normal gaming state is selectively used according to RTC information (information indicating the current date and time) acquired from the RTC 134. As will be described in detail later, for example, when the current date is 2-7 days of the month after the period P3 (described later) (hereinafter, also referred to as “specific period”), three types of 2-7 Any one of the day display list creation tables is used. Further, when the current date is a period other than the specific period (hereinafter referred to as “non-specific period”), the display list creation table for non-specific period is used.

  For example, a table used in the probability variation game state is prepared for each teammate character as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, “default character” and “update character” are prepared as friend characters that can be selected by the player. The “default character” is, for example, a plurality of characters (for example, character X, character Y, and character Z) prepared as characters that can be selected by the player (hereinafter referred to as “selectable characters”). A character that a player can select unconditionally. The “update character” is, for example, a selectable character that can be selected when an achievement condition described later is satisfied. In this embodiment, character A and character B are prepared as updated characters. For example, the overall CPU 141 creates a display list in the probability-changing gaming state according to a display list creation table prepared in advance for the character selected by the player.

  The control RAM 145 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the general CPU 141 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The CGROM 148 stores effect data necessary for executing a change effect accompanying a change display of a special symbol, an effect accompanying a jackpot game, and the like. The CGROM 148 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and includes sprite data (one piece of image data) including a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels), and a plurality of pieces of image data. Compressed and stored movie data consisting of a collection of The pixel information is composed of color number information for specifying a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. Further, the CGROM 148 stores, without compressing, palette data or the like in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other.

  Note that only a part of the image data stored in the CGROM 148 may be compressed. As a method for compressing movie data, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The VRAM 149 is configured by an SRAM capable of writing and reading image data at high speed, and includes a display list storage area 1491, a development storage area 1492, a main liquid crystal frame buffer 1493, a left sub liquid crystal frame buffer 1494, and a right. A sub-liquid crystal frame buffer 1495 is included.

  The display list storage area 1491 temporarily stores the display list output from the overall CPU 141. The expanded storage area 1492 stores image data that has been read from the CGROM 148 and expanded. The main liquid crystal frame buffer 1493 is used for drawing and displaying image data displayed on the main liquid crystal 5. The main liquid crystal frame buffer 1493 is a double buffer type memory having two buffers. While the image data stored in one buffer is being output for display, the next image data is stored in the other buffer. By drawing, image data is drawn and displayed. The left sub liquid crystal frame buffer 1494 is a frame buffer that is used for both drawing and display for drawing and displaying the image data displayed on the left sub liquid crystal 61. The right sub liquid crystal frame buffer 1495 is a frame buffer that is used for both drawing and display for drawing and displaying image data displayed on the right sub liquid crystal 62. In another embodiment, one sub-liquid crystal 61 and 62 may share one frame buffer.

  The VDP 142 decompresses the image data stored in a compressed state in the CGROM 148 and stores the decompressed image data in the expanded storage area 1492. The VDP 142 uses the image data stored in the expanded storage area 1492 based on the display list stored in the display list storage area 1491, and uses the main liquid crystal frame buffer 1493, the left sub liquid crystal frame buffer 1494, and the right Drawing processing is performed on the sub liquid crystal frame buffer 1495. The VDP 142 generates an RGB signal as a video signal indicating the color of the image from the image data stored in the display frame buffer in the VRAM 149, and outputs the generated RGB signal to the main liquid crystal 5 and the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62. To do.

  Connected to the acoustic DSP 143 are an acoustic ROM 146 for storing various acoustic data relating to music, voice, sound effects, etc., an SDRAM 147 used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP 143, and an amplifier 1431. The acoustic DSP 143 reads the acoustic data corresponding to the instruction from the overall CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM 146 to the SDRAM 147, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24 (via the amplifier 1431). The amplifier 1431 adjusts the volume according to an instruction regarding the volume obtained from the overall CPU 141 via the acoustic DSP 143 and causes the speaker 24 to output acoustic data.

  In this embodiment, the case where the VDP is responsible for drawing management and the acoustic DSP is responsible for sound management will be described. However, in other embodiments, a configuration is adopted in which the VDP is responsible for both drawing management and sound management. May be. In this case, there is no need to separately provide an acoustic DSP.

[Main features of production performed on pachinko machine 1]
Hereinafter, the main features of effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a gaming system in which a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 are installed. As illustrated in FIG. 7, in the so-called pachinko hall, one island is configured by arranging a plurality (for example, 20) of the above-described pachinko gaming machines 1 side by side. Each pachinko machine 1 installed on this island is electrically connected to the island power supply device 500 through a common island power supply line. For this reason, by supplying the power of the island power supply device 500 with the individual power switch of each pachinko gaming machine 1 set to “ON”, a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 installed on one island are all at once. Can be activated. As will be described in detail later, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can start the same production at the same time in all the pachinko gaming machines 1 installed on the same island by using such an activation method. It has a configuration to do.

  For example, when a game ball wins the first starting port 11 and the first special symbol determination is performed, the main CPU 101 of the game control board 100 causes the first special symbol display 41 to display the special symbols in a variable manner. Accordingly, the overall CPU 141 of the image sound control board 140 causes the main liquid crystal 5 to display the decorative symbols 511 in a variable manner. Thereafter, in response to the main CPU 101 stopping and displaying the special symbol on the first special symbol display 41, the overall CPU 141 stops and displays the decorative symbol 511 indicating the result of the first special symbol determination. As described above, the “normal effect” using the main liquid crystal 5, the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62, the speaker 24, the frame lamp 25, and the like is executed along with the game using the game ball as the game medium. Here, the “normal effect” includes both a change effect accompanying the change display of the special symbol and an effect related to the jackpot game (for example, an opening effect of the jackpot game, an effect during the round, and an ending effect).

[Time production]
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration of an effect performed based on an elapsed time from the start of power supply. Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a measurement process for measuring an elapsed time from the start of power supply is performed on the image acoustic control board 140. The overall CPU 141 executes an RTC effect, an RTC notice effect, and a next RTC notice effect (hereinafter, these three are collectively referred to as “time effect”) according to the elapsed time from the start of power supply. . By simultaneously starting a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 installed on one island using the island power supply device 500, in the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 started simultaneously, an RTC effect, an RTC notice effect, and The next RTC notice effect can be executed in synchronization with each other.

(RTC production)
When the elapsed time from the power supply satisfies a predetermined condition (described later), the RTC effect is started (see FIG. 8). In the present embodiment, as the RTC effect, RTC effect related to the character A (hereinafter abbreviated as “RTC effect A”) and RTC effect related to the character B (hereinafter abbreviated as “RTC effect B”). Types are available. The RTC effect A and the RTC effect B are effects having the same configuration except that the colors of the displayed character and the effect image are different.

  As illustrated in FIG. 8, in the RTC effect, basically, an RTC image 514 informing the type of the RTC effect is displayed on the main liquid crystal 5 until 5 minutes and 15 seconds have elapsed since the start of the execution of the RTC effect. . For example, in the RTC effect A, a word indicating the name of the character A is displayed as the RTC image 514 (see FIG. 9C), and in the RTC effect B, a word indicating the name of the character B is displayed as the RTC image 514. . Further, during the RTC effect, a remaining time image 515 (see FIG. 9C) for notifying the remaining time of the execution time of the RTC effect is displayed until 5 minutes have elapsed from the start of the execution of the RTC effect. In the present embodiment, the remaining time image 515 is updated according to the execution time of the RTC effect. In other embodiments, the remaining time image 515 may not be updated according to the execution time of the RTC effect. For example, the remaining time image is associated with the execution of the notice effect having a relatively high reliability for the jackpot. The update of 515 may be stopped.

  When the judgment result of the special symbol determination related to the special symbol that has been displayed in a variable manner within 5 minutes from the start of the execution of the RTC effect (or the variable display has started) is a big hit, and the jackpot type is a probable hit (achieved) When the condition is satisfied), the character (A or B) indicated by the RTC effect being executed is added to the selectable character as the update character. The addition of the character A or B is notified, for example, during the opening period of the jackpot game related to the jackpot. And in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the player can select one character as a teammate character from among a plurality of selectable characters during the jackpot game related to the probability variation. The teammate character selected by the player is displayed on the main liquid crystal 5 during the probability change gaming state immediately after the end of the jackpot game. As an example, when a special symbol that has started variable display is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a probable change when two minutes have elapsed from the start timing of the RTC effect A (achievement condition is met), the player is concerned with this special symbol It becomes possible to select character A during the jackpot game. As another example, when a special symbol that starts variable display is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a short time when two minutes have elapsed from the start timing of the start of the RTC effect B (achievement condition not met), the selectable character is updated. Not.

  When an updated character added during the jackpot game related to the achievement condition is selected, the updated character can be selected until the jackpot is won (so-called first hit) when the game is controlled in the normal gaming state. Are treated as On the other hand, if the updated character added during the jackpot game related to achievement of the achievement condition is not selected, the selectable character is returned to the state before the achievement condition was established, so the update character that was not selected can not be selected again. Become.

(RTC notice effect)
In the present embodiment, the RTC notice effect is started one minute before the start of the RTC effect execution (see FIG. 8). The RTC notice effect is an effect for notifying the type of the RTC effect to be executed thereafter. In the present embodiment, two types of RTC notice effects A are provided as RTC notice effects, that is, an RTC notice effect A that informs that the RTC effect A is executed, and an RTC notice effect B that informs that the RTC effect B is executed. Yes. Further, in the RTC notice effect, when the above-mentioned achievement condition is satisfied during the RTC effect executed immediately after the RTC notice effect, the character indicated by the RTC effect can be displayed as a friendly character to be displayed in the probability variation gaming state. It will be notified that

  The execution time of the RTC notice effect is 1 minute, and when the RTC effect starts, the RTC notice effect ends (see FIG. 8). In the RTC notice effect, for example, an RTC notice image 512 is displayed on the main liquid crystal 5. For example, in the RTC notice effect A, an image showing the character A is displayed as the RTC notice image 512, and in the RTC notice effect B, an image showing the character B is displayed as the RTC notice image 512. Further, in the RTC notice effect, the countdown is started at the timing when 50 seconds have elapsed from the start of the RTC notice effect, and the countdown image 513 (see FIG. 9A) is displayed on the main liquid crystal 5. The countdown image 513 is an image that counts down the remaining time until the RTC effect is started.

  In other embodiments, the display of the countdown image 513 may be started at any timing during the RTC notice effect. Further, the countdown may be performed by sound output from the speaker 24 without displaying the countdown image 513.

  Further, when the gaming machine is controlled in the customer waiting state, the RTC notice effect may be performed in an effect mode different from the case where the gaming machine is controlled in a state other than the customer waiting state (that is, during the game). For example, during a game, an image that displays the number of seconds until the RTC effect in the RTC notice effect (for example, 58 seconds until the RTC effect) may be displayed. On the other hand, when controlled to the customer waiting state, for example, only display of an image such as “1 minute until RTC effect” may be performed as the RTC notice effect, or the light emission control of the frame lamp 25 and the like. May be performed as the RTC notice effect.

(Next RTC notice effect)
When 5 minutes have elapsed from the start of the execution of the RTC effect, the next RTC notice effect is started (see FIG. 8). The next RTC notice effect is an effect that notifies the type of the RTC effect that is executed when the elapsed time from the start of power supply satisfies a predetermined condition (described later). In the present embodiment, as the next RTC notice effect, there are two types of the next RTC notice effect A for notifying that the RTC effect A is executed and the next RTC notice effect B for notifying that the RTC effect B is executed. It is prepared.

  In the next RTC notice effect, for example, a 0-second image 516 for notifying that five minutes have elapsed from the start of execution of the RTC effect and a next RTC notice image 517 for notifying the type of the RTC effect to be executed next are a predetermined time. (For example, 15 seconds) is displayed.

  Here, the time effects (RTC notice effect, RTC effect, and next RTC notice effect) are effects that are started regardless of the game using the game ball. Since the game using the game ball is continued even during the time production, it is necessary to make the normal production and the time production related to the game parallel. For example, when an effect having a relatively low reliability with respect to the jackpot (for example, a normal reach effect) is performed, a time effect effect image (512 to 517) is displayed in the entire area of the main liquid crystal 5. On the other hand, when an effect (for example, SPSP reach effect) with relatively high reliability for the jackpot is executed, an effect image of such effect is displayed in the entire area. At the same time, a time effect image is displayed on the lower left area, which is a partial area of the entire area, and the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62. The display area may be switched at the same time as the start of the special symbol variation display, or at the same time as the start of the performance with a relatively high reliability. As an example, the display area may be switched when developing from SP reach production to SPSP reach production.

  In other embodiments, it is not necessary to display the RTC effect image 514 and the remaining time image 515 during the execution of the effect having a relatively high reliability for the jackpot. Thereby, the player can intuitively recognize that the reliability for the jackpot is relatively high, and can enjoy the game while expecting to win the jackpot.

[Specific examples of time production]
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of the time effect. Note that the numbers with “T” shown in FIG. 8 and the numbers with “T” in parentheses in each drawing of FIG. 9 indicate the same timing.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, when the RTC notice effect is started, for example, an RTC notice image 512 is displayed in the entire area of the main liquid crystal 5 (timing T1 in FIG. 8). The variation display of the decorative pattern 511 as a normal effect is performed in the lower right region, which is a partial region of the main liquid crystal 5.

  Next, a countdown image 513 is displayed in the central area of the main liquid crystal 5 at the timing when 50 seconds have passed since the start of the RTC notice effect (timing T2 in FIG. 8). In FIG. 9B, a countdown image 513 for notifying that 50 seconds have elapsed from the start of the RTC announcement effect and that the remaining time until the RTC effect is started is 10 seconds is superimposed on the RTC announcement image 512. A state of being displayed as an example is illustrated. The variable display of the decorative pattern 511 is performed in the lower right region of the main liquid crystal 5.

  Next, when the elapsed time from the power supply satisfies a predetermined condition (described later), the RTC effect is started (timing T3 in FIG. 8). When the RTC effect is started, the variable display of the decorative design 511 is performed using the entire area of the main liquid crystal 5 as illustrated in FIG. Then, the RTC image 514 and the remaining time image 515 are displayed superimposed on the background image of the variation effect. As an example, in FIG. 9C, the RTC image 514 is displayed in the left area and the right area, which are partial areas of the main liquid crystal 5, and the remaining time is displayed in the upper left area, which is a partial area of the main liquid crystal 5. A state in which an image 515 is displayed is shown.

  Next, when five minutes have elapsed from the start of the execution of the RTC effect, the next RTC notice effect is started on the main liquid crystal 5 while the decorative display of the decorative pattern 511 is performed using the entire area of the main liquid crystal 5 ( Timing T4 in FIG. When the next RTC notice effect is started, a 0 second image 516 is displayed in the upper left area of the main liquid crystal 5 instead of the remaining time image 515 as illustrated in FIG. 9D. In addition, the next RTC preview image 517 is displayed in the lower left region, which is a partial region of the main liquid crystal 5, with (or without) being superimposed on the RTC image 514.

[RTC production execution date and execution time interval]
Next, the execution time interval of the RTC effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. Here, FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram (an example of the RTC effect management table) for explaining the execution date and the execution time interval of the RTC effect. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a change in the execution time interval of the RTC effect. 10 and 11 show an example in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is introduced into the pachinko hall on December 1, 2014.

  In the present embodiment, the execution conditions for executing the RTC effect differ depending on the operating day (current date) of the pachinko gaming machine 1. This makes it possible to execute RTC effects at different time intervals depending on the day.

  As shown in FIG. 10, for example, in the period P1 from the date of introduction to the day when one month has passed (January 1, 2015), when 3 hours have elapsed since the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 The RTC effect A is started as the first RTC effect. Further, when 12 hours have elapsed since the start of power supply (an example of the first condition), the RTC effect A is started as the second RTC effect. That is, in the period P1, the execution time interval of the first and second RTC effects A is 9 hours (see FIG. 11 (P1)).

  For example, in the period P2 (an example of the second condition) from the day after the period P1 (January 2, 2015) to the day (February 1, 2015) after two months have passed since the introduction date, The RTC effect A or the RTC effect B is alternately executed at the timing when 3 (N + 1) hours (N is 0 and a positive integer) have elapsed since the start of power supply.

  Specifically, the RTC effect A is started as the first RTC effect when three hours have elapsed from the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 on even days in the period P2 (FIGS. 10 and 11). (P2) See even days). In addition, when 6 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, RTC effect B is started as the second RTC effect, and when 9 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, RTC effect A is started as the third RTC effect. Is done. Furthermore, when 12 hours have elapsed since the start of power supply, the RTC effect B is started as the fourth RTC effect. That is, on the even day of the period P2, the RTC effect A or the RTC effect B is alternately executed at intervals of 3 hours (see FIG. 11 (P2) even day).

  On the other hand, on the odd days in the period P2, the RTC effect B is started as the first RTC effect when 3 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (FIGS. 10 and 11). (P2) See odd days). Also, when 6 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, RTC effect A is started as the second RTC effect, and when 9 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, RTC effect B is started as the third RTC effect. Is done. Furthermore, when 12 hours have elapsed since the start of power supply, the RTC effect A is started as the fourth RTC effect. That is, on the odd days of the period P2, the RTC effect B or the RTC effect A is executed alternately at intervals of 3 hours (see FIG. 11 (P2) odd days).

  For example, on the even day in the period P3 from the day after the period P2 (February 2, 2015) to February 7, 2015, the elapsed time from the start of power supply has elapsed 3 (N + 1) hours The RTC effect A is executed at the timing. On the other hand, on the odd days in the period P3, the RTC effect B is executed at the timing when 3 (N + 1) hours have elapsed since the start of power supply.

  Specifically, on the even day in the period P3, when 3 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first RTC effect A is started (FIG. 10, FIG. 11 (P3)). See even days). The second RTC effect A is started when 6 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, and the third RTC effect A is started when 9 hours have elapsed since the start of power supply. Furthermore, the fourth RTC effect A is started when 12 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply. That is, on the even day in the period P3, the RTC effect A is executed at intervals of 3 hours (see FIG. 11 (P3) even day).

  On the other hand, on the odd days in the period P3, the first RTC effect B is started when 3 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 10). The second RTC effect B is started when 6 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, and the third RTC effect B is started when 9 hours have elapsed since the start of power supply. Furthermore, the fourth RTC effect B is started when 12 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply. That is, on the odd days of the period P3, the RTC effect B is executed at intervals of 3 hours (see FIG. 11 (P3) odd days).

  And, for example, in the period P4 from the day after the period P3 (February 8, 2015) to the day when three months have passed since the introduction date (March 1, 2015), the progress from the start of power supply The RTC effect A or the RTC effect B is alternately executed at the timing when (3 + 2N) time has elapsed.

  Specifically, on the even day in the period P4, when 3 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the RTC effect A is started as the first RTC effect (FIGS. 10 and 11). (P4) See even days). Also, RTC effect B is started as the second RTC effect when 5 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, and RTC effect A is started as the third RTC effect when 7 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply. Is done. Furthermore, when 9 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, RTC effect B is started as the fourth RTC effect, and when 11 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, RTC effect A is started as the fifth RTC effect. Is done. In addition, when 13 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, the RTC effect B is started as the sixth RTC effect. That is, on the even day of the period P4, the RTC effect A or the RTC effect B is alternately executed at intervals of 2 hours (see FIG. 11 (P4) even day).

  On the other hand, on the odd days in the period P4, when 3 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the RTC effect B is started as the first RTC effect (see FIG. 10). In addition, when 5 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, RTC effect A is started as the second RTC effect, and when 7 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, RTC effect B is started as the third RTC effect. Is done. Furthermore, when 9 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, RTC effect A is started as the fourth RTC effect, and when 11 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, RTC effect B is started as the fifth RTC effect. Is done. In addition, when 13 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, the RTC effect A is started as the sixth RTC effect. In other words, on the odd days of the period P4, the RTC effect B or the RTC effect A is executed alternately at intervals of 2 hours (see FIG. 11 (P4) odd days).

  For example, on the even day in the period P5 from the day after the period P4 (March 2, 2015) to the period March 7, 2015, the elapsed time from the start of power supply has elapsed (3 + 2N) hours The RTC effect A is executed at the timing. Further, for example, on the odd days in the period P5, the RTC effect B is executed at the timing when the elapsed time from the start of power supply has passed (3 + 2N) time.

  Specifically, on the even day in the period P5, when 3 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first RTC effect A is started (FIG. 10, FIG. 11 (P5)). See even days). Further, the second RTC effect A is started when 5 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, and the third RTC effect A is started when 7 hours have elapsed since the start of power supply. Further, the fourth RTC effect A is started when 9 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, and the fifth RTC effect A is started when 11 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply. In addition, the sixth RTC effect A is started when 13 hours have elapsed since the start of power supply. That is, on the even day of the period P5, the RTC effect A is executed at intervals of 2 hours (see FIG. 11 (P5) even day).

  On the other hand, on the odd days in the period P5, the first RTC effect B is started when 3 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 10). The second RTC effect B is started when 5 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, and the third RTC effect B is started when 7 hours have elapsed since the start of power supply. Furthermore, the fourth RTC effect B is started when 9 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, and the fifth RTC effect B is started when 11 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply. In addition, the sixth RTC effect B is started when 13 hours have elapsed since the start of power supply. That is, on the odd days of the period P5, the RTC effect B is executed at intervals of 2 hours (see FIG. 11 (P5) odd days).

  For example, in the period P6 from the day following the period P5 (March 8, 2015) to the day when four months have passed since the introduction date (April 1, 2015), the power The RTC effect A or the RTC effect B is alternately executed at the timing when (3 + 2N) time has elapsed since the start of supply.

  Specifically, on the even day in the period P6, the RTC effect A is started when 3 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 10). The RTC effect B is started when 5 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, and the RTC effect A is started when 7 hours have elapsed since the start of power supply. Further, the RTC effect B is started when 9 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, and the RTC effect A is started when 11 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply. In addition, the RTC effect B is started when 13 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply. That is, on the even day of the period P6, the RTC effect A or the RTC effect B is alternately executed at an interval of 2 hours as in the even day of the period P4 (see FIG. 11 (P6) even day). Thus, on the even day of the period P6, the execution condition of the RTC effect returns to the execution condition on the even day of the period P4 (see FIG. 11 (P6) even day and (P4) even day).

  In addition, on the odd days in the period P6, as in the odd days in the period P4, the RTC effect B is started when 3 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 10). The RTC effect A is started when 5 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, and the RTC effect B is started when 7 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply. Furthermore, the RTC effect A is started when 9 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply, and the RTC effect B is started when 11 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply. In addition, the RTC effect A is started when 13 hours have elapsed from the start of power supply. That is, on the odd days of the period P6, the RTC effects B or the RTC effects A are alternately executed at intervals of two hours, as in the odd days of the period P4 (see FIG. 11 (P6) even days). Thus, on the odd days of the period P6, the execution conditions for the RTC effect return to the execution conditions on the even days of the period P4 (see FIG. 11 (P6) odd days and (P4) odd days).

  For example, after the next day of the period P6 (April 2, 2015), the RTC effect is executed from the 2nd to 7th of each month under the same execution conditions as the period P5. Further, from the 8th of every month to the 1st of the following month, the RTC effect is executed under the same execution conditions as in the period P6.

  Thus, the execution time interval of each RTC effect is 9 hours in the period P1 (see FIG. 11 (P1)), and 3 hours in the periods P2 and P3 (see FIGS. 11 (P2) and (P3)). After the period P4, it is 2 hours (see FIGS. 11 (P4) to (P6)).

  The execution time interval of the RTC effect A is 9 hours in the period P1, 6 hours in the period P2, 3 hours on the even day in the period P3, and 4 hours in the period P4. Further, it is 2 hours on the even days from the 2nd to 7th of every month after the period P5, and 4 hours on the even days from the 8th of every month to the 1st of the following month after the period P6 (see FIG. 10 and FIG. 11). .

  The execution time interval of the RTC effect B is 6 hours in the period P2, 3 hours on the odd days in the period P3, and 4 hours in the period P4. Further, it is 2 hours on the odd days from the 2nd to 7th of every month after the period P5, and 4 hours on the odd days from the 8th of every month to the 1st of the following month after the period P6 (see FIG. 10 and FIG. 11). .

  In the period P1, only the RTC effect A is executed, but after the period P2, the RTC effect B is added, and the number of executions of the RTC effect increases (see FIG. 11). Further, the execution order of the RTC effect A and the RTC effect B changes depending on the day, or only one type of the RTC effect among the RTC effect A and the RTC effect B is executed (see FIG. 10). For example, for a certain period of time (for example, three months) from the introduction date, the number of RTC effect executions increases each time the period is followed, the RTC effect execution time interval is shortened, and the type of RTC effect executed according to the current date is changed. Occurs. As a result, the opportunity to enjoy the RTC effect increases over time, and the type of the RTC effect executed by the day changes even in the same time zone, so it is possible to improve the interest of the RTC effect. is there.

  In the present embodiment, the RTC effect management table is stored in advance in the control ROM 144 of the image sound control board 140. In another embodiment, for example, a program and data for creating an RTC effect management table may be stored in the control ROM 144 in advance. Then, based on such a program and the like, the RTC information management is performed by the overall CPU 141 of the image sound control board 140 in response to the operation date (current date) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 being specified by the RTC information at the start of power supply. A table may be generated. Various data in the RTC effect management table may be changed based on, for example, a pachinko hall clerk performing a predetermined operation (pressing a RAM clear switch, which will be described later as an example).

  In the present embodiment, the RTC effect is executed at least twice a day. In other embodiments, there may be days when the RTC effect is not executed, or there may be days when the RTC effect is executed only once a day.

[About the effects of time effects]
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the effect aspect of the time effect. In the present embodiment, only the character A is an update character that can be selected by the player when the achievement condition is established in the RTC effect A, and only the character B is an update character that can be selected by the player when the achievement condition is established in the RTC effect B. It is. There is no need to continue the RTC effect after adding the character. For this reason, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which the RTC effect is ended before the execution end timing predetermined for the RTC effect arrives in response to the achievement condition being satisfied within 5 minutes from the start of the execution of the RTC effect. Adopted. For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, after the achievement condition is established, the RTC effect ends when the jackpot game is started. Therefore, when the effect image (for example, the opening image, the round image, and the ending image) related to the jackpot game is displayed on the main liquid crystal 5 and the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62, the RTC image 514 related to the RTC effect and the remaining time. The image 515 is not displayed. On the other hand, what kind of effect is the RTC effect to be executed next is information that the player is interested in. For this reason, in this embodiment, even if the RTC effect has already ended, a configuration is adopted in which the next RTC notice effect is executed at the timing when five minutes have elapsed since the start of the execution of the RTC effect. In this case, since the RTC effect has already ended when the next RTC notice effect is executed, the 0-second image 516 for notifying that the execution time of the RTC effect has passed 5 minutes is not displayed.

  The success or failure of the achievement condition is determined by whether or not the special symbol that has been variably displayed within 5 minutes from the start of the RTC effect is displayed in a stopped manner in a manner that indicates the probability change. Here, when the determination result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, it often takes a long time to display the variation of the special symbol. For this reason, if the RTC effect is ended during the special symbol variation display, a situation in which the achievement condition is not satisfied may easily occur. In addition, if the RTC effect ends during the variation effect, the player may be disappointed that the achievement condition is not satisfied. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the RTC image 514 is continuously displayed without ending the RTC effect until the special symbol that started the variable display during the RTC effect is stopped and displayed (FIG. 12B). )reference). In this way, by not ending the RTC effect during the special symbol variation display, until the determination result of the special symbol determination relating to the special symbol during the variation is notified, the player does not satisfy the achievement condition. It is possible to enjoy the game while having a sense of expectation. In the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the 0-second image 516 is continuously displayed without ending the next RTC notice effect until the special symbol in the variable display is stopped (see FIG. 12B). ).

  In another embodiment in which the achievement condition is satisfied many times during one RTC effect, it is not unnatural, and the RTC effect may be continued after the achievement condition is satisfied. For example, when there are a plurality of update characters that can be selected by fulfilling the achievement condition for one type of RTC effect, or whether a specific notice effect appears, the achievement condition is satisfied. However, when a profit related to the RTC effect is not given to the player, the RTC effect may be continuously executed even after the achievement condition is satisfied. Even when the RTC effect is continued even after the achievement condition is satisfied, the effect image (for example, the RTC image 514 and the remaining time image 515) related to the RTC effect may be provided for a period during which the effect image is erased from the main liquid crystal 5. As an example, the remaining time image 515 may not be displayed after the jackpot notification until the opening effect ends. In another embodiment in which an RTC effect without an achievement condition is executed, an effect image related to the RTC effect may be displayed regardless of the mode of the normal effect.

[Timer interrupt processing by game control board 100]
Next, a timer interrupt process executed in the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the game control board 100. The game control board 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically issued at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when power supply is started or when power is turned off. . When the timer interrupt occurs, the game control board 100 executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. The processing of the game control board 100 is performed according to a command issued by the main CPU 101 based on a program stored in the main ROM 102.

  First, the main CPU 101 of the game control board 100 updates a part (or all) of various random numbers for special symbol determination (big hit random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and normal symbol random numbers) by software. The random number update process is executed (step S1).

  Subsequent to step S1, the main CPU 101 executes switch processing for determining the state of the detection signal input from each switch such as the first start port switch 111 and the second start port switch 112 (step S2). This switch processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S2, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination, displays the special symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and displays the determination result of the special symbol determination. A special symbol process including a process of stopping and displaying the special symbol shown is executed (step S3). Whether the determination result is a jackpot or not is determined based on whether the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 is a winning value specified in a jackpot random number table (not shown, which will be described later) prepared in advance in the main ROM 102. The determination is made at the start of the change based on whether or not it matches either one. When it is determined that the game is a big hit, the main CPU 101 determines that the symbol random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 is defined in a symbol determination table (not shown, described later) prepared in advance in the main ROM 102. The type of jackpot is determined by determining the type of jackpot symbol based on whether or not it matches any of the determination values. This special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S3, the main CPU 101 includes a process of executing normal symbol determination, causing the normal symbol display unit 45 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination. Normal symbol processing is executed (step S4).

  Following the process of step S4, the main CPU 101 performs the electric tulip process for operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control unit 113 when it is determined that the second start port 12 is opened as a result of the normal symbol determination. Is executed (step S5).

  Subsequent to the process of step S5, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit in the process of step S3, the main CPU 101 controls the first big prize opening control unit 119 and the second big prize opening control part 120 to control the first big prize. A large winning opening opening control process for opening the winning opening 13 and the second large winning opening 19 is executed (step S6). The special winning opening opening control process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Following the processing of step S6, the main CPU 101 determines the winning ball based on the detection signals from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the first big prize port switch 115, the second big prize port switch 116, and the like. A prize ball process for controlling the payout is executed (step S7). Specifically, the main CPU 101 outputs a command indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out to the player to the payout control board in response to a detection signal based on any of the switches being “ON”.

  Subsequent to step S7, the main CPU 101 transmits to the effect control board 130 information necessary for determining various commands and effect contents set (stored) in the main RAM 103 in the process step before step S7. Processing is executed (step S8). Thus, the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Switch processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 14 is a detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 14, the main CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port switch 111, and a special symbol at the time when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input. A first start port switch process including a process of acquiring various random numbers for determination (a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number) is executed (step S21). The first start port switch process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port switch 112, and generates various random numbers for determining a special symbol at the time when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input. A second start port switch process including a process to acquire is executed (step S22). The second start port switch process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Then, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence / absence of a detection signal input from the gate switch 114 and executes a gate switch process for acquiring a normal symbol random number at the time when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input (step S23). ). Thus, the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG.

[First Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 15 is a detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 15, the main CPU 101 receives a detection signal from the first start port switch 111 (specifically, an ON signal indicating that the first start port switch 111 is “ON”). Based on whether or not the first start port switch 111 is turned on (step S2101). Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (step S2101: YES), as the acquisition information used for the first special symbol determination, a jackpot random number, a symbol random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern A random number is acquired (steps S2102 to S2105).

  Next, the main CPU 101 uses the first special symbol determination hold number U1 stored in the main RAM 103 as the first special symbol determination hold number Umax1 ("4" in the present embodiment). ) Is determined (step S2106).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S2106: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S2107).

  Following the processing of step S2107, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is a high base state (step S2108). The main RAM 103 stores a time-saving game flag. At this time, the short game flag is set to “OFF” when the electric tulip 17 is controlled in a state where it is difficult to win the game ball at the second start port 12, and conversely, the game ball is likely to win the second start port 12. This flag is set to “ON” when the electric tulip 17 is controlled to the state. In step S217, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state based on whether or not the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON”.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the current state is not the high base state (step S2108: NO), that is, when the time-saving game flag is set to “OFF”, the main CPU 101 executes a pre-determination process (step S2109). Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot based on the acquired information acquired by the processes in steps S2102 to S2105 prior to the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 18) and the variation pattern determination process (see FIG. 19) described later. It is determined in advance whether or not. Further, the main CPU 101 determines a special symbol variation pattern for designating an effect (for example, a pre-reading effect) based on the acquired information acquired by the processes of steps S2102 to S2105 in the prior determination process.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the pre-determination process in step S2109 or determines that the high base state is set (the time-short game flag is set to “ON”) (step S2108: YES), steps S2102 to S2102 The various random numbers acquired in the process of S2105 are stored in the highest rank of empty entries in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 (step S2110). Note that, when the pre-determination process is executed, the main CPU 101 stores the pre-determination information obtained by the pre-determination process in the same reserved area as the various random numbers stored in the process of step S2110.

  Following the processing of step S2110, the main CPU 101 sets a hold command related to the first special symbol determination in the main RAM 103 (step S2111). This hold command is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination is put on hold, and includes pre-determination information obtained in the process of step S2109. The hold command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8.

  When the process of step S2111 is executed, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is not “ON” (step S2101: NO), or when it is determined that the hold number U1 is not less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (Step S2106: NO), the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Second Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 16, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 (specifically, the second start port switch 112 is “ON” following the first start port switch process of step S21. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” based on whether or not an “ON signal indicating that it has turned“ ”has been input (step S2201).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the second start port switch 112 is “ON” (step S2201: YES), as the acquired information used for the second special symbol determination, the jackpot random number, the symbol random number, the reach random number, and the fluctuation A pattern random number is acquired (steps S2202 to S2205).

  Next, the main CPU 101 determines that the second special symbol determination number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is the second special symbol determination maximum number Umax2 stored in the main ROM 102 ("4" in this embodiment). ) Is determined (step S2206).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S2206: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S2207).

  Subsequent to the process of step S2207, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state, similarly to the process of step S2108 (step S2208). If it is determined that the current state is the high base state (step S2209: YES), a pre-determination process is executed (step S2209).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the pre-determination process in step S2209 or determines that the high base state is not set (step S2208: YES), the main CPU 101 stores various random numbers acquired in the processes in steps S2202 to S2205 in the first reserved storage area. 1035 to the uppermost empty entry in the fourth reserved storage area 1038 (step S2210). When the main CPU 101 executes the pre-determination process, the main CPU 101 stores the pre-determination information obtained by the pre-determination process in the same reserved area as the various random numbers stored in the process of step S2210.

  Following the process of step S2210, the main CPU 101 sets a hold command related to the second special symbol determination in the main RAM 103 (step S2211). This hold command is a command for notifying that the second special symbol determination is put on hold, and includes pre-determination information obtained in the process of step S2210, and the effect control board 130 is obtained by the transmission process of step S8. Sent to.

  When the process of step S2211 is executed, when it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is not “ON” (step S2201: NO), or when it is determined that the hold number U2 is not less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (Step S2206: NO), the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Special symbol processing by game control board 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 17 is a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S3 of FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 17, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot game is in progress based on whether or not the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” ( Step S301). This jackpot game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the jackpot game is being executed, and is set to “ON” at the start of the jackpot game, and is set to “OFF” at the end of the jackpot game. Here, when it is determined that the game is a big hit game (step S301: YES), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is not being played (step S301: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (step S302). If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not being performed (step S302: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is equal to or greater than “1”. (Step S303). Here, when it is determined that the holding number U2 is “1” or more (step S303: YES), the holding number U2 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S304).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the holding number U2 is not “1” or more (step S303: NO), whether or not the holding number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is “1” or more. Is determined (step S305). If it is determined that the hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S305: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the hold number U1 to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S306).

  Following the process of step S304 or the process of step S306, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103 (step S308). Specifically, when the main CPU 101 executes a shift process following the process of step S304, the main CPU 101 determines the earliest acquired information stored in the reserved storage areas 1035 to 1038 for the second special symbol determination. While shifting to the storage area 1030, the remaining acquired information is shifted up by one entry. Further, when the shift process is executed following the process of step S306, the earliest acquired information stored in the first special symbol determination reserved storage areas 1031 to 1034 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030. At the same time, the remaining acquired information is shifted up by one entry.

  Subsequent to the process of step S308, the main CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process based on the random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 (step S309). By executing this jackpot determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot, and if it is determined that it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot is determined. Then, special symbol setting information indicating the results of these processes is set in the main RAM 103. The jackpot determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S309, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern determination process for selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol (step S310). This variation pattern determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Following the process of step S310, the main CPU 101 determines whether the special symbol setting information determined in step S309, the special symbol setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or the second special symbol determination. A change start command is set in the main RAM 103 including information indicating whether it is related, setting information of the change pattern determined in the process of step S310, information regarding the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like (step S311).

  This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of an effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8. As a result, the decorative display variation display on the main liquid crystal 5 is started.

  Subsequent to the process of step S311, the main CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the variation pattern setting information included in the variation start command set in step S311 (step S312). At that time, in the case where the acquisition information (random number) related to the first special symbol determination is stored in the determination storage area 1030, when the processing of step S309 to step S311 is performed, in the first special symbol display 41 Start to display special symbols. On the other hand, when the processing of step S309 to step S311 is performed in a state where the acquired information (random number) related to the second special symbol determination is stored, the special symbol variable display is started on the second special symbol display 42. To do.

  Following the processing of step S312, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S313). This customer waiting flag is a flag indicating whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a customer waiting state, and neither the right of the first special symbol determination nor the right of the second special symbol determination is reserved, and It is set to “ON” at the timing when the special symbol variation display is no longer performed, and is set to “OFF” when the special symbol variation display is started again.

  When determining that the customer waiting flag is set to “ON” (step S313: YES), the main CPU 101 sets the customer waiting flag to “OFF” (step S314). When the process of step S314 is executed, or when it is determined that the customer waiting flag is not set to “ON” (step S313: NO), the elapsed time from the start of the variable display in step S312. The measurement of a certain variation time is started (step S315).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S315 or determines that the special symbol is changing (step S302: YES), the main CPU 101 is selected by the process of step S310 from the start of the measurement of the changing time in step S315. It is determined whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed (step S317). Here, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S317: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S317: YES), the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. Is set in the main RAM 103 (step S318). This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8. Thereby, the process etc. which stop-display the decoration symbol 511 variably displayed on the main liquid crystal 5 in the aspect which shows the determination result of special symbol determination, etc. are performed.

  Following the process of step S318, the main CPU 101 ends the special symbol variation display started in the process of step S312 (step S319). Specifically, the special symbol determined in step S309 (a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display that has been variably displayed. The special symbol stop display is continued at least until a predetermined symbol determination time (for example, 1 second) elapses.

  Thus, the main CPU 101 displays the determination result of the jackpot determination process after the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, or the first special symbol display 41 or The second special symbol display 42 is stopped and displayed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S319, the main CPU 101 resets the variation time when the measurement is started in the process of step S315 (step S320). Then, the main CPU 101 executes a stopped process including a process of starting a jackpot game when it is a jackpot (step S321), and advances the process to the normal symbol process of step S4. This stop process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S305: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is set to “ON” (step S323). Here, when it is determined that the customer waiting flag is set to “ON” (step S323: YES), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the customer waiting flag is not set to “ON” (step S323: NO), the main CPU 101 sets a customer waiting command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the customer waiting state in the main RAM 103. Then (step S324), the main CPU 101 sets the customer waiting flag to “ON” (step S325), and proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4. This customer waiting command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S8.

[Big hit judgment processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 18 is a detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S309 of FIG. The main CPU 101 executes jackpot determination based on the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 (step S3091). Specifically, when the current gaming state is a low probability state (the normal gaming state or the short-time gaming state in this embodiment), the main CPU 101 stores a low probability jackpot random number table (not shown) from the main ROM 102. Read out and set in the main RAM 103. On the other hand, the main CPU 101 reads a high-probability jackpot random number table (not shown) from the main ROM 102 and sets it in the main RAM 103 when the current gaming state is a high probability state (probability variation gaming state in the present embodiment). . Then, the main CPU 101 matches the winning value stored in the jackpot random number table set in the main RAM 103 with the jackpot random number acquired in step S2102 of FIG. 15 (or step S2202 of FIG. 16). Whether or not it is a big hit is determined based on whether or not.

  In this way, the main CPU 101 starts such that acquisition information such as a jackpot random number acquired when a game ball is won at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is stored in the determination storage area 1030. When the condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the jackpot random number.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S3091, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (step S3092). Here, when it is determined that the jackpot is big (step S3092: YES), the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 102 to determine the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot). The setting information is set in the main RAM 103 (step S3093).

  Specifically, for example, when the symbol random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 together with the jackpot random number used for the jackpot determination in step S3091 is related to the first special symbol determination, the main CPU 101 Determines the jackpot symbol on the basis of which decision value the symbol random number matches with the determination value defined in the symbol determination table (not shown) for the first start opening prize. For example, the symbol determination table (not shown) for the second start opening prize is more preliminarily determined to be a big hit (for example, a probable change) advantageous to the player than the symbol determination table for the first starting opening winning. Is set. The jackpot symbol determined here is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 in the process of step S317. Thereafter, a jackpot game corresponding to the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is performed.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3092: NO), the main CPU 101 sets the lost symbol setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3094). Thereby, the lost symbol set here in the process of step S317 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. In this case, the jackpot game is not performed. Thus, the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Variation pattern determination processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 19 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern determination process in step S310 of FIG. After executing the jackpot determination process in step S309 in FIG. 17, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result in step S3091 is a jackpot (step S3101). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (step S3101: YES), the big hit variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3102). The variation pattern table is a table in which a variation pattern of a special symbol is associated with a determination value for comparison with a variation pattern random number, and is a table stored in advance in the main ROM 102 for each gaming state. For example, the main CPU 101 reads a variation pattern table corresponding to the current gaming state from the main ROM 102 and sets it in the main RAM 103.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the main CPU 101 is not a big hit (step S3101: NO), that is, when it is a loss, the main CPU 101 performs reach determination to determine whether or not the effect control board 130 performs a reach effect (step S3103). Specifically, the main CPU 101 performs reach determination based on the reach random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 together with the jackpot random number used in the process of step S3091. For example, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not to perform reach production based on whether or not the reach random number acquired together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination matches the determination value for comparing with the reach random number. To decide. For example, in the main ROM 102, a reach determination table (not shown) used for reach determination is stored in advance for each gaming state. In the present embodiment, in the reach determination table in the normal gaming state, for example, 10% of the determination value compared with the value of the reach random number is assigned to the determination result (reach) for performing the reach effect, and the remaining 90% is assigned to the determination result (non-reach) that the reach effect is not performed. Further, for example, in the reach determination table in the probability variation gaming state, 100% of the determination value compared with the value of the reach random number is assigned to “non-reach” (that is, “reach” is 0%).

  When the determination result of reach determination is reach (step S3103: YES), the main CPU 101 reads the reach variation pattern table from the main ROM 102 and sets it in the main RAM 103 (step S3104). On the contrary, when the determination result of reach determination is non-reach (step S3103: NO), the non-reach variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3105).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 101 refers to the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103 by the processing in step S3102, the processing in step S3104, or the processing in step S3105, determines the variation pattern of the special symbol, and sets the setting information. The main RAM 103 is set (step S3107). Specifically, the main CPU 101 matches the value of the variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 together with the jackpot random number used in the process of step S3091 among the determination values defined in the variation pattern table. Based on this, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. For example, when the jackpot variation pattern table is set in the main RAM 103, the main CPU 101 determines whether the variation pattern random number matches a value among the determination values defined in the jackpot variation pattern table. Determine the pattern variation pattern. For example, when the loss variation pattern table is set in the main RAM 103, the main CPU 101 determines a variation pattern corresponding to the number of suspensions after the shift processing in step S308 based on the variation pattern random number. The variation pattern setting information is included in the variation start command together with the special symbol setting information set in the main RAM 103 by the jackpot determination processing in step S309 described above, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission processing in step S8. . Thus, the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Processing during stop by game control board 100]
FIG. 20 is a detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S321 of FIG. After resetting the variation time by the process of step S320, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result of step S3091 is a big hit as illustrated in FIG. 20 (step S3211). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (step S3211: YES), the big hit game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S3212).

  Next, the main CPU 101 sets the time-short game flag and the probability change game flag stored in the main RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S3213). Here, the short-time game flag is a flag that indicates whether or not the short time state in which the electric tulip 17 is controlled so that a game ball can easily win the second start port 12. The probability variation game flag is a flag indicating whether or not a high probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol determination is relatively high.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state is controlled by setting the time-saving gaming flag and the probability variation gaming flag. That is, when the gaming state is set to the probability variation gaming state, both the probability variation gaming flag and the short time gaming flag are set to “ON”, and when the gaming state is set to the time variation gaming state, the probability variation gaming flag is “OFF”. And the short-time game flag is set to “ON”, and when the gaming state is set to the normal gaming state, both the probability variation gaming flag and the short-time gaming flag are set to “OFF”.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S3213, the main CPU 101 sets an opening command for notifying that a jackpot game is started in the main RAM 103 (step S3214). This opening command includes information indicating the type of jackpot, information indicating the winning prize used for the jackpot game, the number of rounds of the jackpot game, information indicating the game state set after the jackpot game is finished, and the transmission in step S8. It is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by processing.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the game is not a big hit (step S3211: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set to “ON” (step S3215). Here, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is set to “ON” (step S3215: YES), the short-time game remaining number J stored in the main RAM 103 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step). S3216). The short game remaining number J at this time indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is executed in the short time state.

  Subsequent to the process of step S3216, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game remaining count J is “0” (step S3217). Here, if it is determined that the short time remaining game count J is “0” (step S3217: YES), the short time game flag is set to “OFF” (step S3218).

  The main CPU 101 executes the process of step S3218, determines that the time-saving game flag is not “ON” (step S3215: NO), or determines that the time-saving game remaining count J is not “0” ( Step S3217: NO), it is determined whether or not the probability variation game flag is set to "ON" (Step S3219).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S3219: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the high probability remaining game count K stored in the main RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. (Step S3220). The high probability remaining game count K indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is executed in a high probability state.

  Following the process of step S3220, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the high probability game remaining count K is “0” (step S3221). If it is determined that the high-probability game remaining count K is “0” (step S3221: YES), the probability variation game flag is set to “OFF” (step S3222).

  When the process of step S3222 is performed, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is not “ON” (step S3219: NO), when it is determined that the high probability game remaining count K is not “0” ( If the process of step S3221: NO) or step S3214 is performed, the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

[Large winning opening opening control processing by game control board 100]
Hereinafter, the special winning opening opening control process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This jackpot control process is a process of executing the jackpot game selected based on the symbol determination table for the jackpot stored in the main ROM 102. Here, FIG. 21 is a detailed flowchart of the special winning opening opening control process in step S6 of FIG. Following the electric tulip process in step S5, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” as illustrated in FIG. 21 (step S601). Here, if it is determined that the jackpot game flag is not set to “ON” (step S601: NO), the process proceeds to a prize ball process in step S7.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” (step S601: YES), for example, after the opening command related to the jackpot game is set by the processing of step S3214 (see FIG. 20). Based on whether or not the elapsed time has reached a predetermined opening time, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being opened (step S602). Here, when it is determined that the opening is being performed (step S602: YES), it is determined whether the opening time has passed based on whether the elapsed time has reached the predetermined opening time (step S603). ). If it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (step S603: NO), the process proceeds to a prize ball process in step S7.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the opening time has elapsed (step S603: YES), the number of rounds Rmax of the jackpot game, the operation pattern of the first big prize opening control unit 118 (or the second big prize opening control unit 119), etc. And the setting information is stored in the main RAM 103 (step S604). By executing the process of step S604, various times related to the jackpot game such as the interval time between rounds and the next round, and the ending time after the end of the final round are also set. In the present embodiment, it is also set which of the first big prize opening 13 and the second big prize opening 19 is used to play the jackpot game. Therefore, the operation pattern of the first grand prize opening control unit 118 is set when the first big prize opening 13 is set, and the second pattern when the second second prize opening 19 is set. The operation pattern of the big prize opening control unit 119 is set.

  Following the processing of step S604, the main CPU 101 resets the winning number Y of game balls to the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) stored in the main RAM 103 (step S605). Similarly, the number R of big hits R stored in the main RAM 103 is updated to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S606). This round number R is set to “0” before the jackpot start, and is incremented by “1” every time the process of step S606 is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S606, the main CPU 101 starts the opening control of the special winning opening (step S607). At this time, if it is set in the processing of step S604 that the first big prize opening 13 is used for the current big hit game, the first big prize opening control unit 118 is controlled to release the first big prize opening 13. Let it begin. If the second big prize opening 19 is set to be used for the big hit game this time, the second big prize opening control unit 119 starts the opening control of the second big prize opening 19.

  Next, the main CPU 101 starts measuring an opening time that is an elapsed time after the opening control is started (step S608). Then, a round start command for notifying that the round game for opening the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) is started is set in the main RAM 103 (step S609).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the opening in the jackpot game is not in progress (step S602: NO), for example, based on the information indicating the point in time in the jackpot game that the current state stored in the main RAM 103 is the final It is determined whether or not the ending immediately after the round is finished (step S611). If it is determined that ending is in progress (step S611: YES), the process proceeds to step S625 described later.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the ending in the jackpot game is not in progress (step S611: NO), for example, based on the information indicating the point in time in the jackpot game that the current state stored in the main RAM 103 is It is determined whether it is in the middle (between the round and the next round) (step S612). Here, when it is determined that it is during the interval (step S612: YES), after the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) is closed at the end of the previous round game, the process of step S604 is performed. It is determined whether or not the set interval time has elapsed (step S613). Here, when it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (step S613: YES), the processing proceeds to step S605 because it is time to start the next round game. On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (step S613: NO), the process proceeds to a prize ball process in step S7.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that it is not during the interval (step S612: NO), the main CPU 101 determines that it is in the round game, and determines whether or not the big winning opening switch is turned “ON” (step S614). ). Specifically, when a round game that opens the first big prize opening 13 is being executed, the first big prize opening switch 116 is set based on the presence or absence of a detection signal from the first big prize opening switch 116. It is determined whether or not “ON” is set. Further, when the round game for opening the second grand prize opening 19 is being executed, the second big prize opening switch 117 is “ON” based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the second big prize opening switch 117. It is determined whether or not.

  Here, when the main CPU 101 determines that the first grand prize port switch 116 (or the second big prize port switch 117) is “ON” (step S614: YES), the first major prize port 13 (or the first grand prize port 13) is selected. It is determined that one game ball has won the two major winning holes 19), and the winning number Y of game balls is updated to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S615).

  The main CPU 101 executes the process of step S615, executes the process of step S609, or determines that the first big prize port switch 116 (or the second big prize port switch 117) is not “ON”. (Step S614: NO), it is determined whether or not the specified opening time has elapsed from the start of opening of the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) (step S616). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the opening time when the measurement is started by the process of step S608 has reached a second upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds) stored in the main ROM 102. When a short open round game is executed, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the first big winning opening 13 has reached a first upper limit time (for example, 0.1 second) in the process of step S616. .

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the specified opening time has not elapsed (step S616: NO), the main ball 102 stores the winning number Y of game balls in the current round game stored in the main RAM 103. It is determined whether or not the number of game balls Ymax (for example, “9”) that defines the closing timing of the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) coincides (step S617). If it is determined that the winning number Y does not match the gaming ball number Ymax (step S617: NO), the process proceeds to a winning ball process in step S7.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that the winning number Y matches the number of gaming balls Ymax (step S617: YES), or determines that the specified opening time has elapsed (step S616: YES), the first major winning opening The control unit 118 (or the second big prize opening control part 119) ends the opening control of the first big prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) started in the process of step S607 (step S618).

  Subsequent to the process of step S618, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round number R of the jackpot game stored in the main RAM 103 matches the round number Rmax set by the process of step S604. (Step S619). Here, when it is determined that the round number R does not match the round number Rmax (step S619: NO), in order to control the start timing of the next round game, the first grand prize port 13 (or the second grand prize port) 19) The measurement of the interval time, which is the elapsed time since the blockade, is started (step S620). The interval time when the measurement is started by the process of step S620 is used for the process of step S613.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the round number R matches the round number Rmax (step S619: YES), the main CPU 101 starts measuring the ending time (step S622) and resets the round number R stored in the main RAM 103. Then, the ending command is set in the main RAM 103 (step S624). This ending command is a command for notifying that the last round game has ended, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8. This ending command includes information (game information) related to the gaming state after the jackpot game ends.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S624 or determines that ending is being performed (step S611: YES), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the set ending time has elapsed (step S625). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the ending time at which measurement is started by the process of step S622 has reached the set ending time set by the process of step S604. Here, when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (step S625: NO), the process proceeds to a prize ball process in step S7.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the set ending time has elapsed (step S625: YES), the main CPU 101 executes a game state setting process for setting the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the jackpot game is over (step S626). This gaming state setting process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  After the process of step S626, the main CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag to “OFF” in order to end the jackpot game (step S627).

[Game state setting process by game control board 100]
FIG. 22 is a detailed flowchart of the gaming state setting process in step S626 of FIG. When the main CPU 101 determines that the set ending time has elapsed (step S625: YES), the main jackpot that triggered the current jackpot game is based on the symbol setting information stored in the main RAM 103. It is determined whether or not there is (step S6261). Here, when it is determined that it is not the probability variation (step S6261: NO), the process proceeds to step S6266 described later.

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the probability change is a hit (step S6261: YES), the main CPU 101 sets the probability change game flag stored in the main RAM 103 to “ON” (step S6262), and the high stored in the main RAM 103 is also high. The probability game remaining count K is set to “10000” (step S6263). By performing the process of step S6263, the high probability state related to the jackpot determination continues until the special symbol determination is performed 10,000 times after the jackpot game is ended.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S6263, the main CPU 101 sets the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 103 to “ON” (step S6264), and also sets the short-time game remaining number J stored in the main RAM 103 to “10000”. "(Step S6265). By performing a series of processes from step S6262 to step S6265 in this way, if a big hit does not occur in the middle after the big hit game is finished, the game is played in the probability variation game state until 10,000 special symbol determinations are made. Will be controlled. For this reason, the probability variation gaming state will continue until the next big hit.

  If the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a chance change (step S6261: NO), it sets the short time game flag to “ON” (step S6266), and sets the short time game remaining number J to “100” (step S6268). .

  As a result of the series of processing in step S6266 and step S6267 in this way, the game is played in the short-time gaming state until a special symbol determination is made 100 times unless a big hit occurs in the middle after the big hit game ends. Will be controlled.

[Timer interrupt processing by production control board 130]
Hereinafter, the timer interruption process executed in the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process executed in the effect control board 130. The sub CPU 131 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 23 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds), similarly to the timer interrupt process performed in the game control board 100. Note that the processing performed on the effect control board 130 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 23 and the subsequent steps is performed according to a command issued by the sub CPU 131 based on a program stored in the sub ROM 132.

  The sub CPU 131 first executes a command reception process that performs a process according to a command from the game control board 100 (step S10), and then executes a transmission process (step S11). In the command reception process, a process corresponding to the reception of various commands from the game control board 100 and the lamp control board 150 is performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 131 receives, for example, a command as game information from the game control board 100, and sets the production content according to the received command. For example, the sub CPU 131 determines a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol, or determines a notice effect that can be executed in the determined variation effect pattern. Then, the sub CPU 131 generates a command for instructing the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 to execute the determined effect. This command is transmitted to the image acoustic control board 140 and / or the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process of step S11, so that the effect of the content based on the determination in the effect control board 130 is the image sound control board 140 and / or It is executed on the lamp control board 150. The command reception process will be described later in detail based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process in step S11, the sub CPU 131 performs a data transfer process (step S12). For example, the sub CPU 131 transfers data transmitted from the image acoustic control board 140 to the lamp control board 150 in order to control (for example, operate) the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62. In step S12, the sub CPU 131 transfers the data related to the control of the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 transmitted from the lamp control board 150 to the image sound control board 140. By performing the data transfer process, for example, the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 operate in conjunction with the effect image displayed on the main liquid crystal 5 and the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 and the effect sound output by the speaker 24. Or the light emission control of the panel lamp 25 or the like is performed. Thus, the sub CPU 131 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Command reception processing by effect control board 130]
FIG. 24 is a detailed flowchart of the command reception process in step S10 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 24, the sub CPU 131 first determines whether or not a command transmitted from the game control board 100 has been received (step S101). If it is determined that a command has not been received (step S101: NO), the process proceeds to step S11.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the command from the game control board 100 has been received (step S101: YES), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the command is an operation command transmitted from the lamp control board 150 (step S102). ). For example, when the effect button 26 (or the effect key 27) is operated by the player and a detection signal from a sensor that detects the operation is input to the lamp control board 150, the lamp control board 150 is operated. An operation command to notify the effect is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is an operation command (step S102: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes a process corresponding to the operation (step S103). For example, the sub CPU 131 sets an operation notification command for notifying that the operation has been performed in the sub RAM 133. By transmitting this command to the image sound control board 140 by the transmission processing in step S11, for example, an effect image corresponding to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is displayed, or an effect sound is output.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not an operation command (step S108: NO), the command is processed according to the process of step S2111 (see FIG. 15) or step S2211 (see FIG. 16). It is determined whether the hold command is transmitted from 100 (step S104). If it is determined that the command is not a pending command (step S104: NO), the process proceeds to step S106 described later.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is a pending command (step S104: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets an icon display command (step S105). The icon display command includes setting information regarding the display mode of the hold icon and winning start port information indicating which start port of the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 has won. Note that the sub CPU 131 adds 1 to the number of holds in the first special symbol determination (or second special symbol determination) based on the winning start information in response to receiving the hold command. The icon display command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 by the transmission process of step S11. Thereby, for example, a hold icon indicating that the right of jackpot determination (step S3091) is held is displayed in the icon display area 52 of the main liquid crystal 5. Note that the hold icon may be displayed in a display mode that suggests (notifies) the reliability of the jackpot based on the result of the prior determination process (see FIGS. 15 and 16).

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a hold command (step S104: NO), it determines whether or not the command is a change start command transmitted in accordance with the process of step S311 (see FIG. 17). Determination is made (step S106). If it is determined that the received command is not a change start command (step S106: NO), the process proceeds to step S108 described later.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is a change start command (step S106: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes a change start command reception process (step S107). For example, the sub CPU 131 determines the variation effect pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol included in the variation start command by lottery using the variation effect pattern random number. This variation start command reception process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a change start command (step S106: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not a symbol confirmation command has been received (step S108). When the sub CPU 131 determines that the symbol determination command has been received (step S108: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets a variation effect end command (step S109). This variation effect end command is a command for instructing the end of the variation effect of the decorative design 511. The variation effect end command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control substrate 150 by the transmission processing in step S11, so that the decorative symbol 511 that is displayed in a variable manner (pseudo stop) is stopped and displayed. Is realized.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a symbol confirmation command (step S108: NO), it is an opening command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the processing of step S3214 (see FIG. 20). Is determined (step S110). When the sub CPU 131 determines that the command is an opening command (step S110: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets an opening effect start command for instructing the start of the opening effect in the sub RAM 133 (step S111).

  The opening effect start command includes setting information related to the opening effect pattern. This opening effect start command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process of step S11. Thereby, for example, the processing for executing the opening effect in the main liquid crystal 5 and the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 is performed in the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not an opening command (step S110: NO), the sub CPU 131 uses a round start command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process of step S609 (see FIG. 21). It is determined whether or not there is (step S112). When the sub CPU 131 determines that the command is a round start command (step S112: YES), the sub-RAM 133 sets an in-round production start command instructing start of execution of the in-round production according to the number of rounds of the round game to be started. (Step S113). The in-round production start command includes information indicating what round game the round game to be started is.

  This in-round production start command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process in step S11. Thereby, for example, the image sound control board 140 performs processing for displaying the round image indicating the number of rounds of the currently performed round game, the appearance condition selection image of the special ending effect, and the character selection image on the main liquid crystal 5. Is called. Here, the “special ending effect” is an effect that is executed at the start of the ending period of the jackpot game when the “number of consecutive chunks” becomes a predetermined number or more. The “number of consecutive chunks” is a value that is incremented by 1 in the image sound control board 140 when a specific big hit (for example, per winning change or normal winning) is won in the probability changing gaming state (or in the short time gaming state). In this embodiment, during the jackpot game (for example, from the start of the round game of the eighth round (hereinafter referred to as “Rth”) to the start of the round game of the 15th R), a special ending effect appears. Appearance condition selection for prompting the player to select either the first consecutive number of channels (for example, 10) or the second number of consecutive channels (for example, 20) having a larger number of times than the first number of consecutive channels as the condition threshold An image is displayed. Further, the “character selection image” is an image for prompting the player to select a teammate character displayed during the variation display of the symbols in the probability variation game state immediately after the jackpot game ends. In the present embodiment, during the jackpot game (for example, from the start of the 2R round game to the start of the 8R round game), a character selection image including a selectable character is displayed on the main liquid crystal 5 and the character is displayed. Can be selected.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a round start command (step S112: NO), the command is an ending command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process of step S624 (see FIG. 21). It is determined whether or not there is (step S114). When the sub CPU 131 determines that the command is an ending command (step S114: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets an ending effect start command for instructing the start of execution of the ending effect in the sub RAM 133 (step S115). The ending effect start command includes information (game information) related to the game state after the end of the jackpot game. This ending effect start command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process of step S11.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not an ending command (step S114: NO), the sub CPU 131 executes a customer waiting command receiving process including a process for instructing the execution start of the customer waiting effect (step S116). The customer waiting command reception process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

[Variation start command reception processing by effect control board 130]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 25, the change start command reception process executed in the effect control board 130 that has received the change start command transmitted from the game control board 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 25 is a detailed flowchart of the change start command reception process in step S107 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 25, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the command received from the game control board 100 is the change start command transmitted from the game control board 100 (step S106: YES), the received change start command is received. Is analyzed (step S1071). In the change start command, as described above, information indicating whether or not the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 18) is a big hit, setting information on the change pattern of the special symbol, information indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Etc. are included.

  Based on the analysis result of the variation start command (step S1071), the sub CPU 131 determines the variation effect pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol by lottery using the variation effect pattern random number (step S1072). The variation effect pattern random number is a random number used for determining the variation effect type, and is a value acquired when, for example, a variation start command is received from the game control board 100. The variation effect selection table is a table in which, for example, a special symbol variation pattern, a decorative symbol variation effect pattern, and a determination value for comparing with a variation effect pattern random number are associated with each other. The variation effect selection table is a table stored in advance in the sub ROM 132 for each determination result of jackpot determination, determination result of reach determination, and the current gaming state. For example, if the determination result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot, the sub CPU 131 reads the jackpot variable effect selection table corresponding to the current gaming state from the sub ROM 132 and sets it in the sub RAM 133. Then, by referring to the set variation effect selection table, the variation effect pattern is determined by specifying the variation effect pattern to which the determination value matching the value of the variation effect pattern random number is assigned. Note that the sub CPU 131 subtracts “1” from the value of the number of reservations stored in the sub RAM 133, for example, when determining the variation effect pattern. As a result, the hold icon corresponding to the change start command analyzed in step S1071 is deleted from the icon display area 52 (see FIG. 1) of the main liquid crystal 5.

  Subsequent to the process of step S1072, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect during the change effect based on the change effect pattern determined in the process of step S1072, and what type to execute the notice effect. It is determined by lottery whether to execute the notice effect (step S1073). In the present embodiment, for example, notice effects Y1 to Y5 are prepared as the notice effect types. For example, in the sub ROM 132, a determination value for comparison with an effect random number for determining the type of the notice effect is changed, and an item indicating one of the notice effect types and an item indicating that there is no notice effect to be executed vary. A notice effect selection table associated with each effect pattern is stored in advance. For example, the sub CPU 131 acquires an effect random number for determining the type of the notice effect, when a change start command is received from the game control board 100. Then, in the process of step S1073, the sub CPU 131 refers to the notice effect selection table and identifies an item that matches the value of the effect random number among items corresponding to the variable effect pattern.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S1073, the sub CPU 131 sets a variable effect start command in the sub RAM 133 (step S1074). The variation effect start command includes information determined by the process of step S1072 and the process of step S1073. The variation effect start command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process in step S11 (see FIG. 52). Thereby, a variation effect and various effects are performed in the mode determined in the effect control board 130.

[Customer Waiting Command Reception Processing by Production Control Board 130]
FIG. 26 is a detailed flowchart of the customer waiting command reception process in step S116 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 26, the sub CPU 131 first determines whether or not a customer waiting effect is being performed (step S1161). Specifically, for example, is the variation start command received after the customer waiting effect is started after receiving the customer waiting command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process of step S324 (see FIG. 17)? Based on whether or not, it is determined whether or not a customer waiting effect is being performed.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the customer waiting effect is not in progress (step S1161: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether a customer waiting command is received from the game control board 100 (step S1162). Here, when it is determined that the customer waiting command has been received (step S1162: YES), measurement of the elapsed time since the reception of the customer waiting command is started (step S1163), and the measurement flag stored in the sub RAM 133 is received. Is set to “ON” (step S1164). This measurement flag is a flag indicating whether or not the elapsed time since reception of the customer waiting command is being measured, and is set to “ON” during the measurement of the elapsed time, and “OFF” when the measurement is not in progress. "Is set.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the customer waiting command has not been received (step S1162: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the measurement flag is set to “ON” (step S1165). Here, when it is determined that the measurement flag is set to “ON” (step S1165: YES), or when the process of step S1164 is executed, a predetermined waiting time (for example, 5) is received after receiving the customer waiting command. It is determined whether or not it is the elapsed timing of seconds (step S1166). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time when measurement is started in the process of step S 1163 matches a predetermined standby time stored in the sub ROM 132.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the predetermined standby time has elapsed (step S1166: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets the measurement flag to “OFF” (step S1167) and resets the elapsed time (step S1168). ). Then, the sub CPU 131 sets a customer waiting effect start command in the sub RAM 133 (step S1169).

  The customer waiting effect start command is a command for instructing display of a customized image indicating that the light amount and volume of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be adjusted. The customer waiting effect start command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process of step S11. Thereby, for example, the display of the customized image is started in the central area of the display area of the main liquid crystal 5.

  In addition, during the customer waiting effect, if the current date is 2-7 days after the period P3 (see FIG. 10), the appearance rate selection for changing the appearance rate of the premium effect according to the operation by the player An image is displayed. Here, the premium effect is, for example, a fluctuating effect or a notice effect that is executed when the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. The premium effect is an effect in which effect random numbers for determining execution are assigned at a relatively very small ratio compared to other effects. Compared with other effects, the premium effect is relatively less likely to be executed by a process for determining a fluctuating effect pattern, which will be described in detail later, or a process for determining a notice effect pattern (for example, the appearance rate is 0). .001%). Therefore, the opportunity for the player to see the premium performance is extremely rare. In the present embodiment, the appearance rate of the premium effect is increased (for example, 0.01%) or decreased (for example, 0.01%) based on the operation (for example, operation of the effect button 26) by the player when the appearance rate selection image is displayed. 0.001%).

[Timer interrupt processing by image sound control board 140]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the image sound control board 140. The image acoustic control board 140 repeats a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 27 at regular intervals (for example, 33 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when power supply is started or when power is turned off. Run. As illustrated in FIG. 27, the overall CPU 141 of the image sound control board 140 determines, for example, whether power supply to the image sound control board 140 is started (step S51). If the overall CPU 141 determines that power supply has been started (step S51: YES), the overall CPU 141 starts counting elapsed time since the start of power supply (step S52). Information indicating the elapsed time at which the counting was started by the process of step S52 is stored in the control RAM 145, and is appropriately updated every time the timer interrupt process is performed in the image acoustic control board 140.

  Subsequent to step S52, the overall CPU 141 executes RTC condition setting processing including processing for storing information in the RTC management table corresponding to the current date and time in the control RAM 145 (step S53). The RTC condition setting process will be described later in detail based on FIG.

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S53 or determines that the power supply has not started (not the power supply start timing) (step S51: NO), the overall CPU 141 executes the effect related to the variation effect and the jackpot game. A normal effect control process including a process for controlling the image is executed (step S54). The normal effect control process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S54, the overall CPU 141 executes an RTC effect control process including a process for controlling the execution of the RTC effect (step S55). The RTC effect control process will be described later in detail based on FIG.

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S55, the overall CPU 141 executes a data transmission control process (step S56). Specifically, data related to image sound control performed on the image sound control board 140 is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  On the other hand, the effect control board 130 transfers the data received from the image sound control board 140 to the lamp control board 150. Thereby, the operation of the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 is controlled by the lamp control board 150 so as to synchronize with the effect performed by the main liquid crystal 5, the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62, and the speaker 24.

[RTC condition setting process by image sound control board 140]
FIG. 28 is a detailed flowchart of the RTC condition setting process in step S53 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 28, the overall CPU 141 specifies the current date and time by acquiring RTC information (information indicating the current date and time) from the RTC 134 (step S5301).

  Subsequently, the overall CPU 141 reads the RTC management table from the control ROM 144, and controls information corresponding to the current date and time identified in the process of step S5301 (hereinafter also referred to as “RTC management table information”). It memorize | stores in RAM145 (step S5302). The RTC management table information stored in this process is retained until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off. The general CPU 141 refers to the RTC management table information stored in this process when setting information for executing a time effect (RTC notice effect, RTC effect, and next RTC effect), for example. Thus, the overall CPU 141 ends the process shown in FIG.

  In other embodiments, the overall CPU 141 may read the RTC management table from the control ROM 144 for each process, for example. In another embodiment, the central CPU 141 may manage a plurality of RTC managements stored in the control ROM 144 based on, for example, the current time specified by acquiring RTC information or the elapsed time from the start of power supply. Any one of the tables may be read and the RTC management table information stored in the control RAM 145 may be updated.

[Normal production control processing by image sound control board 140]
FIG. 29 is a detailed flowchart of the normal performance control process in step S54 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 29, the overall CPU 141 first determines whether or not a command transmitted from the effect control board 130 has been received (step S5401). If it is determined that the command from the effect control board 130 has not been received (step S5401: NO), the process proceeds to step S55 described later.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that a command from the effect control board 130 has been received (step S5401: YES), the icon display in which the command is transmitted from the effect control board 130 in accordance with the process of step S105 (see FIG. 24). It is determined whether it is a command (step S5402). If it is determined that the received command is not an icon display command (step S5402: NO), the process proceeds to step S5404 described later.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is an icon display command (step S5402: YES), the overall CPU 141 executes icon display processing (step S5403). The icon display process is, for example, a process of newly displaying the hold icon having the display mode indicated by the setting information included in the icon display command in the icon display area 52 provided in the main liquid crystal 5. When the process of step S5403 is executed, the process proceeds to step S55.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is not an icon display command (step S5402: NO), the command is transmitted from the effect control board 130 in accordance with the process of step S1074 (see FIG. 25). It is determined whether it is a start command (step S5404). Here, if it is determined that the command received from the effect control board 130 is not a change effect start command (step S5404: NO), the process proceeds to step S5406 described later.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the command received from the effect control board 130 is a change effect start command (step S5404: YES), the overall CPU 141 responds to the change effect start command based on the current date obtained by acquiring RTC information. The variable effect start command receiving process including the process for starting the variable effect is executed (step S5405). For example, the overall CPU 141 generates a control signal based on the setting information related to the change effect and the notice effect included in the change effect start command and a program stored in the control ROM 144. Then, by outputting the generated control signal to the VDP 142 and the acoustic DSP 143, the VDP 142 and the acoustic DSP 143 are caused to start changing effects. As a result, a fluctuating effect in which the decorative symbol 511 is variably displayed or various notice effects are performed is started. Details of the variation effect start command reception process will be described later with reference to FIG. When the process of step S5405 is executed, the process proceeds to step S55.

  For each process related to image display described below, a control signal is generated based on a command received from the effect control board 130 and a program stored in the control ROM 144, and the generated control signal is used as the VDP 142 and the sound DSP 143. This is realized by outputting to The control signal output to the VDP 142 specifically includes the display list described above.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is not a variation effect start command (step S5404: NO), the received command is transmitted from the effect control board 130 in accordance with the process of step S109 (see FIG. 24). It is determined whether the command is a variation effect end command (step S5406). Here, if it is determined that the received command is not a variation effect end command (step S5406: NO), the process proceeds to step S5408 described later.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is a variation effect end command (step S5406: YES), the overall CPU 141 ends the variation effect being executed (step S5407). Specifically, the overall CPU 141 ends the variation effect by outputting, to the VDP 142 and the sound DSP 143, a control signal instructing the end of the variation effect started by the process of step S5405 (step S5407). As a result, the decorative symbol 511 that is variably displayed on the main liquid crystal 5 is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination. When the process of step S5407 is executed, the process proceeds to step S55.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is not a variation effect end command (step S5406: NO), the overall CPU 141 performs jackpot game command reception processing including processing according to reception of a command related to jackpot game (step S5408). The jackpot game command reception process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. The overall CPU 141 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Variation effect start command reception processing by the image sound control board 140]
FIG. 30 is a detailed flowchart of the variable effect start command reception process in step S5405 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 30, the overall CPU 141 acquires RTC information from the RTC 134 and determines whether or not the current date is 2-7 days after the period P3 (step S5421). If it is determined that the current date is not 2-7 days after the period P3 (step S5421: NO), the overall CPU 141 reads the display list creation table for the non-specific period from the control ROM 144, Display contents are set (step S5422).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the current date is 2 to 7 days after the period P3 (step S5421: YES), the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot based on the change production start command. (Step S5423).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that it is not a big hit (step S5423: NO), it reads the display list creation table for 2-7 day loss from the control ROM 144, and sets the display contents of the variable effect (step S5424).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that it is a jackpot (step S5423: YES), the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the current jackpot is the first jackpot (step S5425). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination process performed when the normal gaming state is controlled.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that it is the first hit (step S5425: YES), it resets the character selection information (step S5426). Specifically, when the selectable character information includes a default character and an updated character, the selectable character information is reset so that the selectable character information includes only the default character.

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S5426 or determines that it is not the first hit (step S5425: NO), the overall CPU 141 determines whether the appearance rate of the premium effect is high (step S5427).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the appearance rate of the premium effect is high (step S5427: YES), it reads the 2-7 day jackpot first display list creation table from the control ROM 144 and sets the display content of the variable effect ( Step S5428). On the other hand, when it is determined that the appearance rate of the premium effect is not high (that is, low) (step S5427: NO), the second display list creation table for 2-7 day jackpot is read from the control ROM 144 and the variable effect is displayed. Display contents are set (step S5429).

  Then, the overall CPU 141 starts a change effect of the display contents set by the process of step S5429, the process of step S5422, the process of step S5424, and the process of step S5428 (step S5430). Thus, the overall CPU 141 ends the process shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of display list creation tables for displaying the effect image related to the change effect are stored, and are used properly according to the current date. In another embodiment, the overall CPU 141 sets, for example, a display list creation table selected based on the current date immediately after power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the control RAM 145, and the set table is used for subsequent production control. May be used.

[Big hit game command reception processing by the image sound control board 140]
FIG. 31 is a detailed flowchart of the jackpot game command reception process in step S5408 of FIG. The overall CPU 141 determines whether or not an opening effect start command has been received as illustrated in FIG. 31 (step S5441). Here, when it is determined that the received command is not the opening effect start command transmitted from the effect control board 130 in accordance with the process of step S111 (see FIG. 24) (step S5441: NO), the process proceeds to step S5445 described later. Processing proceeds.

  When determining that the opening effect start command has been received (step S5441: YES), the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the selectable character information indicating the friendly characters that can be displayed during the probability variation gaming state has been updated (step S5441). Step S5442). As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, selectable character information is updated when a winning combination is won during the RTC effect.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the selectable character information has been updated (step S5442: YES), the overall CPU 141 starts an opening effect informing that the character related to the RTC effect has been added to the selectable character (step S5443). .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the selectable character information has not been updated (step S5442: NO), the overall CPU 141 starts an opening effect (step S5444). In this case, since the character related to the RTC effect is not added to the selectable character, an opening effect different from the opening effect started in the process of step S5443 is started.

  When the process of step S5443 is executed, or when the process of step S5444 is executed, the process proceeds to step S55.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the opening effect start command has not been received (step S5441: NO), the received command is transmitted from the effect control board 130 in response to the process of step S113 (see FIG. 24). It is determined whether it is an effect start command (step S5445). If it is determined that the received command is not an in-round production start command (step S5445: NO), the process proceeds to step S5447 described later.

  When the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is an in-round production start command (step S5445: YES), during the process of starting the in-round production according to the number of rounds, or during the probability change gaming state immediately after the end of the jackpot game An in-round effect process including a process of setting a character to be displayed is executed (step S5446). This round effect processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. When the process of step S5446 is executed, the process proceeds to step S55.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is not an in-round production start command (step S5445: NO), the received command is transmitted from the production control board 130 in accordance with the processing in step S115 (see FIG. 24). It is determined whether it is an ending effect start command (step S5447). If it is determined that the received command is not an ending effect start command (step S5447: NO), the process proceeds to step S55 described later.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is an ending effect start command (step S5447: YES), whether or not the appearance condition of the special ending effect is satisfied based on the number of consecutive channels stored in the control RAM 145. Is determined (step S5448).

  When it is determined that the appearance condition is satisfied (step S5448: YES), the overall CPU 141 starts a special ending effect together with the start of the jackpot game ending period (step S5449). On the other hand, if it is determined that the appearance condition is not satisfied (step S5448: NO), an ending effect that is an effect different from the special ending effect is started (step S5450). Thus, the overall CPU 141 ends the process illustrated in FIG.

[Rendering process during round by image acoustic control board 140]
FIG. 32 is a detailed flowchart of the effect processing during round in step S5446 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 32, when the overall CPU 141 determines that the command received from the effect control board 130 is an in-round effect start command (step S5445: YES), the in-round effect according to the current number of rounds. Is started (step S5461).

  Following the process of step S5461, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the current date is 2-7 days after the period P3 based on the RTC information (step S5462).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the current date is 2 to 7 days after the period P3 (step S5462: YES), the display timing of the appearance condition selection image for causing the player to select the appearance condition of the special ending effect ( For example, it is determined whether or not the 8th round game is started (step S5463).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that it is the display timing of the appearance condition selection image (step S5463: YES), the overall CPU 141 displays the appearance condition selection image (step S5464). For example, the first continuous channel number and the second continuous channel number indicating the selection items of the appearance condition, and the word prompting the operation of the effect button 26 such as “Select the appearance condition by pressing the button” are the main liquid crystal as the appearance condition selection image. 5 is displayed. For example, a currently selected item (for example, the first consecutive number of channels) is displayed larger than an unselected item (for example, the second number of consecutive channels).

  The overall CPU 141 determines whether it is the display timing of the character selection image when the process of step S5464 is executed, and when it is determined “NO” in the process of step S5462 or the process of step S5463 (step S5465). .

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that it is the display timing of the character selection image (for example, at the start of the 2R round game) (step S5465: YES), the general CPU 141 selects the teammate character to be displayed during the probable gaming state. A character selection image to be displayed is displayed on the main liquid crystal 5 (step S5466). For example, default characters (character X, character Y, and character Z) are displayed as selectable characters. If the achievement condition is satisfied, the updated character (character A or character B) related to the RTC effect for which the achievement condition is satisfied is displayed as a selectable character together with the default character. For example, the currently selected character (for example, default character X) is displayed larger than other characters that are not selected.

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S5466 or determines that it is not the display timing of the character selection image (step S5465: NO), the overall CPU 141 has a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 7) from the start of the appearance condition selection image display. It is determined whether or not the round game has ended (step S5467).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that a predetermined number of round games have been completed since the start of display of the appearance condition selection image (step S5467: YES), the overall CPU 141 sets the appearance condition of the special ending effect as the appearance condition being selected (first series). The number of channels or the number of second consecutive channels) is set (step S5468).

  In another embodiment, when a predetermined time (for example, 40 seconds) has elapsed since the start of display of the appearance condition selection image, the appearance condition being selected may be determined and the appearance condition may be set. The same applies to the timing for determining the selected character using the character selection image (described later).

  In another embodiment, the method for determining the appearance condition adopts a configuration in which, for example, an item being selected is switched by operating the effect key 27 and the selection is confirmed by operating the effect button 26. Also good. That is, the appearance condition determination method may be any method as long as the player can select it. This also applies to a character determination method (described later) using a character selection image.

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S5468, or determines that the predetermined number of round games have not ended since the display of the appearance condition selection image is started (step S5467: NO), the character selection image is displayed. It is determined whether or not a round game of a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 6) has been completed since the start (step S5469). If it is determined that a predetermined number of round games have not ended since the start of displaying the character selection image (step S5469: NO), the process proceeds to step S55.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the round game of the predetermined number of rounds has been completed since the start of displaying the character selection image (step S5469: YES), the overall CPU 141 sets the selected character as the character displayed during the probability variation game state. (Step S5470).

  Subsequently, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the character set in the process of step S5470 is an updated character (for example, character A) added when the achievement condition is satisfied by the current jackpot determination (step S5471). ). If the current jackpot determination is not related to satisfying the achievement condition, “NO” is determined in the process of step S5471.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the set character is an updated character (step S5471: YES), the overall CPU 141 proceeds to step S55 without resetting the selectable character information.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the set character is not an update character (step S5471: NO), the overall CPU 141 resets selectable character information (step S5472). As described above, in this embodiment, when the updated character added due to the achievement condition being satisfied is not selected, the updated character is excluded from the selectable characters. The overall CPU 141 ends the process of FIG.

  The display timing of the appearance condition selection image and the character selection image is not limited to the start timing of the round game. For example, in another embodiment, display may be started between round games (during an interval), or display may be started during an opening effect or an ending effect.

[RTC effect control processing by the image sound control board 140]
FIG. 33 is a detailed flowchart of the RTC effect control process in step S55 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 33, the overall CPU 141 sets processing information for setting the time effects (RTC notice effect, RTC effect, and next RTC notice effect) and starts displaying the RTC notice image 512. A preview image display process is executed (step S5501). The RTC preview image display process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequently, the overall CPU 141 executes RTC image display processing including processing related to display of the RTC image 514, the remaining time image 515, and the 0-second image 516 (step S5502). The RTC image display process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequently, the overall CPU 141 executes a next RTC preview image display process including a process of deleting the display of the next RTC preview image 517 and the time effect setting information (step S5503). The next RTC image display process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequently, the overall CPU 141 executes a customer waiting effect process including a process of setting the appearance rate of the premium effect to the player during the customer waiting effect (step S5504). This customer waiting effect processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. The overall CPU 141 ends the process shown in FIG.

[RTC preview image display processing by image acoustic control board 140]
FIG. 34 is a detailed flowchart of the RTC preview image display process in step S5501 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 34, the overall CPU 141 includes 59 minutes of information indicating “minute” among information indicating the elapsed time from the start of power supply that started counting in the process of step S52 (FIG. 27). It is determined whether the information that coincides and “second” coincides with 0 second (step S5510). If it is not determined that they match (step S5510: NO), the process proceeds to step S5502.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the information indicating “minutes” matches 59 minutes and the information indicating “seconds” matches 0 seconds among the information indicating elapsed time (step S5510: YES), step S5302 By referring to the RTC management table information stored in the control RAM 145 in the process of FIG. 28 (step S5511), it is the display start timing of the RTC preview image 512, that is, the start timing of the RTC preview effect. It is determined whether or not (step S5512). For example, the general CPU 141 determines whether or not the time obtained by adding 1 minute to the elapsed time from the start of the power supply is the time for executing the RTC effect is specified in the RTC management table information stored in the control RAM 145. Determine. When it is determined that it is time to execute the RTC effect, it is determined that it is the display start timing of the RTC preview image 512. If it is not determined that it is the display start timing of the RTC preview image 512 (step S5512: NO), the process proceeds to step S5502.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that it is the display start timing of the RTC preview image 512 (step S5512: YES), the general CPU 141 displays the time effect (RTC preview effect, RTC effect, and next RTC notification effect) related to execution from the RTC management table information. Information is specified, and the setting information of the specified time effect is read from the control ROM 144 and set in the control RAM 145 (step S5513). Subsequently, the overall CPU 141 displays an RTC preview image 512 based on the set time effect setting information on the main liquid crystal 5 (step S5514). Thereby, the RTC notice effect is started. The overall CPU 141 ends the processing shown in FIG.

[RTC image display processing by image acoustic control board 140]
FIG. 35 is a detailed flowchart of the RTC image display process in step S5502 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 35, the overall CPU 141 includes information indicating “minute” among the information indicating the elapsed time from the start of power supply that has started counting in the process of step S <b> 52 (see FIG. 27). It is determined whether or not the information indicating “second” matches 0 second (step S5515).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the information indicating “minutes” matches 0 minutes and the information indicating “seconds” matches 0 seconds among the information indicating the elapsed time (step S5515: YES), step S5513 is performed. In this process, it is determined whether or not the setting information of the time effect (RTC effect or the like) is set in the control RAM 145 (step S5516).

  When determining that the setting information is set (step S5516: YES), the overall CPU 141 starts measuring time (step S5517). Thereby, the elapsed time from the RTC effect start timing in the time effect setting information is measured.

  Subsequently, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not a jackpot game is being played (step S5518). For example, the overall CPU 141 determines that a jackpot game is being played during a period from when the opening effect start command transmitted from the effect control board 130 is received until the ending effect is finished.

  When determining that the game is not a big hit game (step S5518: NO), the overall CPU 141 displays the RTC image 514 and the remaining time image 515 on the main liquid crystal 5 based on the time effect setting information (step S5519).

  The overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S5519, determines “NO” in the process of step S5515, determines “NO” in the process of step S5516, or determines “YES” in the process of step S5518. If so, it is determined whether the RTC image 514 is being displayed (step S5520). If it is determined that the RTC image 514 is not being displayed (step S5520: NO), the process proceeds to step S5503.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the RTC image 514 is being displayed (step S5520: YES), the overall CPU 141 executes an RTC image displaying process including a process for ending the display of the RTC image 514 and the like (step S5521). This RTC image display processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. Thus, the overall CPU 141 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Processing during RTC image display by image acoustic control board 140]
FIG. 36 is a detailed flowchart of the RTC image display processing in step S5521 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 36, the overall CPU 141 determines whether it is the end timing of the variation effect, that is, whether the special symbol stop display timing has arrived (step S5531). Here, when it is determined that it is not the end timing of the variation effect (step S5531: NO), the process proceeds to step S5539.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that it is the end timing of the variation effect (step S5531: YES), the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 18) related to the variation effect is a probability variation (step). S5532). Here, when it is determined that it is not a chance change (that is, the achievement condition is not satisfied) (step S5532: NO), the process proceeds to step S5539.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the probability is a probable change (step S5532: YES), that is, if the achievement condition is satisfied, an update character is added to the selectable character information (step S5533).

  Subsequently, the overall CPU 141 ends the display of the RTC image 514 (step S5534), and determines whether or not the 0-second image 516 is being displayed (step S5535). When determining that the 0-second image 516 is being displayed (step S5535: YES), the overall CPU 141 ends the display of the 0-second image 516 (step S5536). On the other hand, if it is determined that the 0-second image 516 is not being displayed (step S5535: NO), the overall CPU 141 ends the display of the remaining time image 515 (step S5537).

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S5536, or when the process of step S5537 is executed, the overall CPU 141 resets the elapsed time from the RTC effect start timing that started the measurement in the process of step S5517 (see FIG. 35) (step S5537). S5538). If the process of step S5538 is executed, the process proceeds to step S5503.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines “NO” in the process of step S5531, or determines “NO” in the process of step S5532, it determines whether the elapsed time from the RTC effect start timing has passed 5 minutes or not. (Step S5539). If it is determined that 5 minutes have not elapsed (step S5540: NO), the process proceeds to step S5503.

  When determining that the elapsed time from the RTC effect start timing has passed 5 minutes (step S5539: YES), the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the symbol variation display is being performed (step S5540).

  When determining that the symbol variation display is not being performed (step S5540: NO), the overall CPU 141 ends the display of the RTC image 514 and the 0-second image 516 displayed on the main liquid crystal 5 (step S5541).

  If the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S5541, or determines that the symbol variation display is being performed (step S5540: YES), the overall CPU 141 advances the process to step S5538. Thus, the overall CPU 141 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Next RTC notice image display processing by image acoustic control board 140]
FIG. 37 is a detailed flowchart of the next RTC preview image display process in step S5503 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 37, the overall CPU 141 includes 5 minutes of information indicating “minute” among the information indicating the elapsed time from the start of power supply that has started counting in the process of step S <b> 52 (see FIG. 27). And whether the information indicating “second” matches 0 second is determined (step S5551). Here, if it is not determined that they match (step S5551: NO), the process proceeds to step S5504.

  When determining that the information indicating “minute” matches 5 minutes and the information indicating “second” matches 0 seconds among the information indicating the elapsed time (step S5551: YES), the overall CPU 141 determines that the information indicating “minutes” matches 0 minutes (step S5551: YES). In the process (see FIG. 34), it is determined whether or not the setting information of the time effect (RTC effect etc.) is set in the control RAM 145 (step S5552). If it is not determined that the setting information is set (step S5552: NO), the process proceeds to step S5504.

  When determining that the setting information of the RTC effect is set (step S5552: YES), the overall CPU 141 displays the next RTC notice image 517 on the main liquid crystal 5 (step S5553). Subsequently, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the RTC image 514 is being displayed (step S5554).

  When determining that the RTC image 514 is being displayed (step S5554: YES), the overall CPU 141 displays the 0-second image 516 on the main liquid crystal 5 (step S5555).

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S5555 or determines that the RTC image is not being displayed (step S5554: NO), the general CPU 141 deletes the setting information of the time effect set in the process of step S5513 from the control RAM 145. (Step S5556). The overall CPU 141 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Processing during customer waiting effect by image sound control board 140]
FIG. 38 is a detailed flowchart of the customer waiting effect processing in step S5504 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 38, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the customer waiting effect start command transmitted from the effect control board 130 is received in accordance with the process of step S1169 (see FIG. 26) (step S5561). ).

  If it is determined that the customer waiting effect start command has been received (step S5561: YES), the overall CPU 141 displays a customized image on the main liquid crystal 5 (or the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62) as a customer waiting effect (step S5562). The customized image is an image for indicating that the volume and the amount of light can be adjusted, for example. For example, as a customized image, a volume adjustment image imitating the left and right keys of the effect key 27, a word “volume adjustment”, and a volume image indicating the current volume are displayed. Further, a light amount adjustment image simulating the up and down keys of the effect key 27, a word “light amount adjustment”, and a light amount image indicating the current light amount are displayed.

  Subsequently, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the current date is 2-7 days after the period P3 based on the RTC information acquired by the process of step S5301 (see FIG. 28) (step S5563).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the current date is 2 to 7 days after the period P3 (step S5563: YES), the premium production appearance rate for causing the player to select the appearance rate of the premium production as the customer waiting production. The selected image is displayed on the main liquid crystal 5 (step S5564). Thereby, for example, as a premium effect appearance rate selection image, a word such as “Premium Effect Appearance Rate”, words such as “High” and “Low” indicating selection items of the appearance rate, and an effect button such as “Select with Button” A message prompting the player to perform the operation 26 is displayed. Note that the customized image is also displayed during the display of the premium effect appearance rate selection image.

  On the other hand, if the overall CPU 141 determines that the current date is not 2 to 7 days after the period P3 (step S5563: NO), it starts displaying a demo image as a customer waiting effect (step S5565). For example, a promotion movie image for advertising the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed as a demo image, or a company name movie image for advertising a manufacturer or sales company of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed. Note that the customized image is also displayed during the display of the demo image.

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S5564, executes the process of step S5565, or determines “NO” in the process of step S5561 (step S5553: YES), the premium effect appearance rate selection image is displayed. It is determined whether it is in the middle (step S5566). If it is determined that the premium effect appearance rate selection image is not being displayed (step S5566: NO), the process proceeds to step S56.

  When determining that the premium effect appearance rate selection image is being displayed (step S5566: YES), the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the premium effect appearance rate has been updated (step S5567). For example, the overall CPU 141 determines that the appearance rate has been updated when the effect button 26 is operated by the player while the premium effect appearance rate selection image is displayed. If it is determined that the appearance rate has not been updated (step S5567: NO), the process proceeds to step S56.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the appearance rate of the premium effect has been updated (step S5567: YES), the overall CPU 141 updates the appearance rate of the premium effect (step S5568). Thereby, the appearance rate of the premium effect that appears during the variation effect can be changed. Thus, the overall CPU 141 ends the process shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, a common customer waiting effect (display of a customized image) is common between the case where the current date is 2-7 days (specific date) after the period P3 and the case other than the specific date. The customer waiting effect (premium effect appearance rate selection image and demo image) is performed. In other embodiments, a common customer waiting effect may not be performed or only a common customer waiting effect may be performed for a specific day and a case other than a specific day.

[Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, the execution timing of the RTC effect is changed based on the RTC information (information indicating the current date and time) acquired from the RTC 134. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, the execution timing of the RTC effect is changed in response to the “change condition” (an example of the second condition) being satisfied. Here, the “change condition” is, for example, when a predetermined effect (notice effect Y4 to be described later) appears, a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 20 consecutive channels) or more continuous channels, or a determination result of special symbol determination. This is a case where a predetermined number of times (300 times in the present embodiment) is continuously lost (hereinafter referred to as “hamari”). In the following description, configurations and processes common to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and step numbers, and description thereof is omitted. Mainly, differences from the first embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a notice effect in the second embodiment. In the present embodiment, a notice effect that can be executed by a variable effect pattern is predetermined. In order to simplify the explanation, FIG. 39 shows a reach effect (hereinafter referred to as “final reach effect”) that is determined to be finally executed during the change effect in the change effect pattern. Only the correspondence with the allocation of the notice effect is shown.

  As illustrated in FIG. 39A, when the determination result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot, the type of the final reach effect is any reach effect among the normal reach effect, the SP reach effect, and the SPSP reach effect. In addition, the notice effects Y1 to Y5 can be executed. For example, the ratio that the notice effects Y1 to Y5 are not executed during the changing effect is 2%, and the ratio that any one of the notice effects Y1 to Y5 is executed is 4, 10, 14, 20 respectively. 50%.

  On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 39B, when the determination result of the special symbol determination is lost and the type of the final reach effect is the SPSP reach effect, the notice effects Y1 to Y4 can be executed. The notice effect Y5 is not executed. For example, when the type of the final reach effect is the SPSP reach effect, the ratio that the notice effects Y1 to Y5 are not executed during the variable effect is 30%, and any one of the notice effects Y1 to Y4 is executed. The percentages are 28, 22, 13, and 7%, respectively. When the determination result of the special symbol determination is lost and the type of the final reach effect is a normal reach effect or an SP reach effect, the notice effects Y1 to Y3 can be executed, and the notice effects Y4 and Y5 are not executed. For example, when the type of the final reach effect is a normal reach effect or an SP reach effect, the ratio that the notice effects Y1 to Y5 are not executed during the variable effect is 80%, and any one of the notice effects Y1 to Y3 is the notice effect. Are executed at 12, 5 and 3%, respectively.

  With such settings, for example, the notice effects Y1 to Y5 are set in advance so that the reliability with respect to the jackpot is 14.5, 40, 61.5, 85, and 100%, respectively (FIG. 39 (C )reference). The notice effect Y4 is an effect that has a relatively high reliability with respect to the jackpot, suggesting that when the notice effect Y4 is executed, the reliability with respect to the jackpot is higher than when the notice effect Y4 is not executed ( Or notification). The notice effect Y5 is a notice effect that can be executed only at the time of a big hit.

[Conditions for changing the execution timing of the RTC effect]
FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of timing at which the execution timing of the RTC effect is changed. For example, since the announcement effect Y4 has a relatively high reliability for the jackpot (see FIG. 39C), when the announcement effect Y4 is executed during the variation effect, the player greatly increases the expectation for the jackpot. . In such a situation, if a losing event is finally notified in the changing effect in which the notice effect Y4 is executed (hereinafter referred to as “hot fever loss”), the player may be greatly discouraged. May lose interest in. For this reason, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, the time until the RTC effect to be executed next time is notified for a predetermined time (in this embodiment) during the notification of the loss in the changing effect in which the notice effect Y4 is executed. 10 minutes) Adopting a structure that moves forward. In this way, the player's discouragement can be mitigated by advancing the execution timing of the RTC effect which is not directly related to the game but is highly interested for the player, triggered by the intense heat loss.

  Further, for example, if the player continuously loses, the player may become discouraged and frustrated and lose interest in the game. For this reason, in the present embodiment, as in the case of the intense heat loss, a configuration is adopted in which the time until the RTC effect to be executed after the next time is notified by 10 minutes during the notification of the 300th loss. In this way, it is possible to reduce the player's stress and maintain the interest in the game by advancing the execution timing of the RTC effect that is not directly related to the game but is highly interested for the player.

  Note that the player may end the game and leave the seat in the event of intense heat loss or sneaking. For this reason, when the execution timing of the RTC effect is updated in response to intense heat loss or sag, it is not desirable to update beyond the change effect related to the trigger (for example, update at the start of the next change).

  However, when the execution timing of the RTC effect is updated at the time of starting the display of the variation of the special symbol or during the variation display, the player may lose the determination result relating to the variation of the symbol before the determination result of the special symbol determination is notified. It can be recognized that there is, and it may impair interest in games. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when intense heat loss and spill are triggered, a configuration is adopted in which the execution timing of the RTC effect is updated during the stop display of the lost symbol related to the opportunity. The updated time is notified using the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 provided on both sides of the main liquid crystal 5 (see FIG. 41C). During the notification of losing, the player is likely to watch the vicinity of the main liquid crystal 5, and even if he / she intends to finish the game, he / she may be seated or in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It ’s likely that you ’re watching. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the execution timing of the RTC effect has been updated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the time until the RTC effect to be executed after the next time is advanced by 10 minutes at the start of the first symbol variation after the end of the 20th consecutive big hit game. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in combination with the exhilaration feeling by Ren Chang.

  Here, when the execution timing of the RTC effect is updated at the start of the variable display of the special symbol related to the 20th consecutive jackpot or during the variable display, the player recognizes that he / she has won the jackpot before being notified of the win I can do it. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the number of consecutive chunks is an opportunity, a configuration is adopted in which the execution timing of the RTC effect is updated at the start of the first symbol variation after the jackpot jackpot game related to the opportunity ends. Yes. As a result, it is possible to enjoy the fluctuating effect in which the jackpot of the 20th series is notified while thrilling whether or not the jackpot is notified.

  In addition, during the jackpot game, the player pays attention to the vicinity of the main liquid crystal 5 where the effect related to the jackpot game is performed and the vicinity of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 13 or the second big winning opening). It is highly possible that At the end of the jackpot game, the player is likely to be watching the vicinity of the main liquid crystal 5. By notifying that the execution timing of the RTC effect has been updated using the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 at the end of the jackpot game, the player can easily recognize that the execution timing of the RTC effect has been updated. Become. In addition, since the effect during the jackpot game is not hindered by the update of the RTC effect, the effect of the effect during the jackpot game is not reduced.

  In another embodiment, the execution timing of the RTC effect may be updated at the time of starting the variable display of the special symbol related to the big hit of the 20th series or during the variable display. With such a configuration, the update of the execution timing of the RTC effect is an effect of informing the jackpot confirmation. Thereby, the player can enjoy the variable effect while feeling joy that the winner has been won and the execution timing of the RTC effect has been advanced. In addition, for example, even when the special symbol determination is not suspended immediately after the jackpot game ends, it is possible to effectively notify the player that the execution timing of the RTC effect has been updated.

  Further, in another embodiment, the execution timing of the RTC effect may be updated while the special symbol related to the big hit of the 20th series is stopped. Thereby, the player can face the jackpot game while feeling joy that the execution timing of the RTC effect has been advanced.

  Further, in another embodiment, the execution timing of the RTC effect may be updated during the 20th consecutive big hit game. With such a configuration, it is possible to effectively recognize that the execution timing of the RTC effect has been updated even for a player who intends to end the game immediately after the end of the jackpot game. In addition, the player can enjoy the jackpot game while feeling the pleasure of the jackpot game and the joy due to the advance timing of the RTC performance.

[Specific example when the execution timing of the RTC effect is changed]
FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example when the execution timing of the RTC effect is changed. Note that the numbers with “C” shown in FIG. 40 and the numbers with “C” in parentheses in FIG. 41 indicate the same timing.

  In the second embodiment, the time until the next RTC effect is displayed on the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62. For example, when the time until the next RTC effect is 52 minutes 30 seconds, as shown in FIG. 41A, the word 518 such as “until the next RTC effect” is displayed on the left sub liquid crystal 61, and the right sub liquid crystal is displayed. 62 displays a time display 519 such as “52 minutes 30 seconds”.

  For example, it is assumed that the notice effect Y4 is being executed when the time until the next RTC effect is 52 minutes and 30 seconds, and the lose symbol starts to be displayed when the time until the next RTC effect is 50 minutes and 39 seconds. In this case, for example, the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 are swung up and down and left and right during the stop display of the lost symbol and the decorative symbol 511, and the time display 519 is changed from “50 minutes 39 seconds” to “40 minutes 39 seconds”. (See FIGS. 41B and 41C). After a predetermined symbol determination time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 41D, the hold displayed in the icon display area 52 in response to the execution of the reserved special symbol determination. The icon is erased and the symbol variation display is started.

  Hereinafter, the process performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 to 45.

[Timer interrupt processing by image sound control board 140]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the overall CPU 141 executes the processes of Steps S51 to S55 in the same manner as the timer interrupt process according to the first embodiment (see FIG. 27).

  Subsequent to the process in step S55, the overall CPU 141 in the second embodiment executes an RTC update process. The RTC update process will be described later in detail based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the RTC update process, the overall CPU 141 in the second embodiment executes the data transmission control process in the same manner as the process in step S56 (see FIG. 27). Thus, the overall CPU 141 in the second embodiment ends the timer interrupt process.

[RTC update processing by the image sound control board 140]
FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the RTC update process performed by the image sound control board 140 according to the second embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the overall CPU 141 updates the execution timing of the RTC effect at the start of the first variable effect immediately after the end of the 20th consecutive jackpot game, following the process of step S55. The fluctuation start time RTC update process including the above is executed (step S561). The fluctuation start RTC update process will be described later in detail based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S561, the overall CPU 141 updates the execution timing of the RTC effect at the end of the 300th variation effect when the loss is notified for 300 consecutive times, or at the end of the variation effect in the case of intense heat loss. The change end RTC update process including the process to perform is executed (step S562). The change end RTC update process includes a process of updating the execution timing of the RTC effect. The fluctuation end RTC update process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. Thus, the overall CPU 141 ends the process shown in FIG.

[RTC update process at start of change by image sound control board 140]
FIG. 43 is a detailed flowchart of the fluctuation start RTC update process in step S561 of FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not it is the start timing of the variable effect based on whether or not the variable effect start command transmitted from the effect control board 130 is received. (Step S5611).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that it is the start timing of the variation effect (step S5611: YES), the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not to be controlled in the normal gaming state from this time (step S5612). For example, the information regarding the gaming state included in the previous variation effect start command indicates that the time-short gaming state (or probability variation gaming state), and the information regarding the gaming state included in the current variation effect start command is normally When indicating that it is in the gaming state, the overall CPU 141 determines that it is in the normal gaming state from this time. If it is determined that the game state is not in the normal gaming state from this time (step S5612: NO), the process proceeds to step S5615.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the current state is the normal gaming state from this time (step S5612: YES), the variable A for counting the number of consecutive chunks and the number of consecutive lost times (hereinafter referred to as “hamari number”). The variable H for counting is reset to “0” (steps S5613 and S5614).

  On the other hand, if the overall CPU 141 determines that it is not in the normal gaming state from this time (step S5612: NO), it determines whether or not it is the first symbol variation immediately after the jackpot game is over (step S5615).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the symbol variation is the first time immediately after the jackpot game ends (step S5615: YES), the overall CPU 141 adds “1” to the continuous channel number A (step S5616). Subsequent to the processing in step S5616, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the continuous channel number A is 20 (step S5617).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the continuous channel number A is 20 (step S5617: YES), it brings forward the time information until the next RTC effect by 10 minutes and, based on the updated time information, the sub liquid crystal The time display 519 until the next RTC effect displayed in 61, 62 is updated (see step S5618, FIG. 41C). For example, the overall CPU 141 updates the RTC management table information stored in the control RAM 145 by the process of step S5302 or the RTC management table information updated by the process of step S5818 or step S5631.

  Following the processing of step S5618, the overall CPU 141 resets the continuous channel number A to “0” (step S5619).

  When the central CPU 141 executes the process of step S5619, when it is determined that it is not the start timing of the fluctuating effect (step S5611: NO), when the process of step S5614 is executed, it is not the symbol change immediately after the jackpot game ends. If it is determined, or if it is determined that the continuous channel number A is not 20, the process proceeds to step S562.

[RTC update process at the end of change by the image acoustic control board 140]
FIG. 44 is a detailed flowchart of the RTC update process at the end of change in step S562 of FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the variation effect based on whether or not the variation effect end command transmitted from the effect control board 130 is received. (Step S5621). Here, when it is determined that it is not the end timing of the variation effect (step S5621: NO), the process proceeds to step S56.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that it is the end timing of the variation effect (step S5621: YES), the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the determination result of the current jackpot determination is a jackpot (step S5622).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that it is a big hit (step S5622: YES), the overall number H is reset to “0” (step S5623), and the process proceeds to step S56.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the overall CPU 141 is not a big hit, that is, if it is a loss (step S5622: NO), the overall CPU 141 adds “1” to the humming count H (step S5624). Then, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the number of humming times H is 300, that is, whether or not the number of consecutive losing times is 300 (step S5624). Here, if it is determined that the number of times H is not 300 (step S5624: NO), the process proceeds to step S5628.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the number of times H is set to 300 (step S5625: YES), the overall CPU 141 sets update information for updating the execution timing of the RTC effect after the next time in the control RAM 145 (step S5626). The overall CPU 141 resets the humming count H to “0” following the processing of step S5626 (step S5627).

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S5627, or when it is determined that the number of times H is not 300 (step S5625: NO), it determines whether or not the notice effect Y4 is executed during the current variation effect. (Step S5628).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the notice effect Y4 has been executed (step S5628: YES), that is, if the current change effect is a fever fluctuating change effect, the start condition of the RTC effect is the same as the process of step S5626. The update information used for updating is set in the control RAM 145 (step S5629).

  The overall CPU 141 updates the start timing of the RTC effect when the process of step S5629 is executed or when it is determined that the notice effect Y4 is not executed (that is, it is not intense heat loss) (step S5628: NO). It is determined whether or not the update information is set in the process of step S5626 and / or the process of step S5629 (step S5630). If it is determined that update information has not been set, the process proceeds to step S56.

  When it is determined that the update information for updating the start timing of the RTC effect is set (step S5630: YES), the overall CPU 141 advances the time information until the next RTC effect as in the process of step S5618. . At the same time, based on the updated time information, the time display 519 (see FIG. 41C) indicating the time until the next RTC effect displayed on the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 is updated (step S5631). For example, when the update information is set in both the process of step S5626 and the process of step S5629, that is, when the losing is 300 times continuously and the 300th time is the intense heat loss, The time information until the production is advanced 20 minutes. Thus, the overall CPU 141 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Timer interrupt processing by lamp control board 150]
Next, timer interrupt processing executed in the lamp control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the lamp control board 150. The lamp control board 150 transmits a command from the effect control board 130 and the image sound control board 140 via the effect control board 130 in a normal operation except for special cases such as when power supply is started or when the power is turned off. On the basis of the data relating to the image sound control, the series of processes illustrated in FIG. 45 is repeatedly executed at regular intervals.

  First, the lamp CPU 151 of the lamp control board 150 executes data reception processing for receiving data relating to image sound control transmitted from the image sound control board 140 via the effect control board 130 (step S901). Specifically, the lamp CPU 151 receives data relating to image sound control transmitted from the image sound control board 140 via the effect control board 130. This data includes an instruction (for example, an instruction to start production) related to the production control indicated by the data. By receiving data in this process, the lamp CPU 151 controls the operation of the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 so as to be synchronized with the effects of the main liquid crystal 5, the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62, and the speaker 24 in the subsequent processes. it can.

  Following the processing in step S901, the lamp CPU 151 determines whether or not a command transmitted from the effect control board 130 has been received (step S902). If it is determined that the command from the effect control board 130 has not been received (step S902: NO), the process proceeds to step S911 described later.

  When the lamp CPU 151 determines that the command from the effect control board 130 has been received (step S902: YES), the fluctuation of the command transmitted from the effect control board 130 in accordance with the process of step S1074 (see FIG. 25). It is determined whether the command is an effect start command (step S903). Here, when it is determined that the received command is not a variation effect start command (step S903: NO), the process proceeds to step S908 described later.

  When the lamp CPU 151 determines that the received command is a change effect start command (step S903: YES), the lamp CPU 151 reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the received change effect start command from the lamp ROM 152 and sets it in the lamp RAM 153. The light emission pattern of each light emitting element such as the panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 is set (step S904). Then, based on the set light emission pattern data, light emission control of these light emitting elements is started (step S905).

  Following the processing in step S905, the lamp CPU 151 determines whether or not the operation of the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 related to the variation effect is necessary based on the information indicating the variation effect pattern included in the received variation start command. Is determined (step S906). When it is determined that the operations of the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 related to the change effect are not necessary (step S906: NO), the process proceeds to step S911.

  When the lamp CPU 151 determines that the operation of the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 related to the change effect is necessary (step S906: YES), the operation setting information of the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 is set in the lamp RAM 153 (step S907). . Specifically, the operation pattern and the operation start timing of the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 are specified based on the information indicating the change effect pattern included in the change effect start command, and the lamp RAM 153 is used as information about the operation setting information. Set to. When the process of step S907 is executed, the process proceeds to step S911.

  When the lamp CPU 151 determines that the received command is not a variable effect start command (step S903: NO), the received command is transmitted from the effect control board 130 in accordance with the process of step S109 (see FIG. 24). It is determined whether the command is a variation effect end command (step S908). Here, if the lamp CPU 151 determines that the received command is not a variation effect end command (step S908: NO), the lamp CPU 151 executes processing according to other commands (step S910).

  When the lamp CPU 151 determines that the received command is a variation effect end command (step S908: YES), the lamp CPU 151 ends the light emission control started in step S905 (step S909). When the process of step S909 is executed, the process proceeds to step S911.

  The lamp CPU 151 executes the process in step S910, determines “NO” in the process in step S902 or step S906, executes the process in step S907, or executes the process in step S909. Based on the data received from the image sound control board 140 via the board 130, it is determined whether or not the start timing of the RTC effect has been updated (step S911).

  If the lamp CPU 151 determines that the start timing of the RTC effect is updated (step S911: YES), the lamp CPU 151 sets the operation setting information of the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 in the lamp RAM 153 (step S912).

  When the lamp CPU 151 executes the process in step S912 or determines “NO” in the process in step S911, the lamp CPU 151 operates the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 based on the data relating to the image acoustic control received in the process in step S901. It is determined whether it is a start timing (step S913). If it is determined that it is the operation start timing (step S913: YES), the operation control of the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 is started (step S914). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 41C, the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 may be operated at the timing when the time display 519 until the next RTC effect is updated in the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62.

  When the lamp CPU 151 executes the process of step S914 or determines that it is not the operation start timing of the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62 (step S913: NO), whether or not the effect button 26 (or the effect key 27) has been operated. Is determined (step S915). Specifically, the effect button 26 is based on whether or not a detection signal from a sensor that detects the operation of the effect button 26 (or a detection signal from a sensor that detects the operation of each key of the effect key 27) is input. It is determined whether (or any key of the production key 27) has been operated.

  When the lamp CPU 151 determines that the effect button 26 (or the effect key 27) has been operated (step S915: YES), the lamp CPU 151 transmits an operation command to that effect to the effect control board 130 (step S916).

  When the lamp CPU 151 executes the process of step S916 or determines “NO” in the process of step S915, the lamp CPU 151 ends the process shown in FIG.

  In the second embodiment, the execution time until the next RTC effect is advanced when the change condition (the condition regarding the intense heat loss, the number of consecutive chunks, or the number of humiliations) is established. Here, when the time until the next RTC effect is less than the time for the advance, for example, the next time effect may be started immediately, and the time until the next RTC effect is not changed, The execution timing of the RTC effect after the next time may be advanced.

  In other embodiments, a continuation story may be executed as an RTC effect. For example, the first part of the story is executed as the first RTC effect, and the second part of the story is executed as the second RTC effect. The player plays the game while looking forward to the second RTC performance being executed. In such a case, for example, if the execution timing of the second RTC effect is brought forward because the change condition is established due to intense heat loss, the player will be disappointed by intense heat loss, but the sequel to the story earlier than planned Can be enjoyed, so it is possible to maintain interest in games.

  In another embodiment, the execution timing of only one RTC effect executed immediately after the change condition is satisfied may be updated.

  Moreover, the update mode of the execution timing of the RTC effect is not limited to advance, and the time until the RTC effect is executed may be extended. In another embodiment, the execution time of the RTC effect may be extended (or shortened) by satisfying the change condition.

  In addition, the change condition is not limited to the above-described conditions related to the intense heat loss, the number of consecutive channels, or the number of times of humiliation, and any timing may be used to update the execution timing of the RTC effect. For example, the achievement condition of the RTC effect in the first embodiment may be set as the change condition in the second embodiment.

  In other embodiments, the update timing of the RTC effect may be updated during the probability variation gaming state (or during the short-time gaming state). For example, the notice effects Y1 to Y5 may be performed during the battle effects described above. In this case, the notice effects Y1 to Y4 can be executed during the changing effect in which the strong enemy battle effect is performed, and the notice effects Y1 to Y5 can be executed in the changing effect in which the weak enemy battle effect is performed. For example, the notice effect Y4 is configured to suggest (notify) that the possibility of winning a jackpot advantageous to the player is relatively high. Further, the notice effect Y5 is configured to be an effect for notifying that a jackpot advantageous to the player has been won. As an example, the execution timing of the RTC effect may be changed when it is notified in the variable effect in which the notice effect Y4 is executed that the player has won a big hit that is disadvantageous to the player.

[Third Embodiment]
(Change based on player's operation)
Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, the execution timing of the RTC effect is changed based on the RTC information (information indicating the current date and time) acquired from the RTC 134. In the second embodiment, for example, the execution timing of the RTC effect is changed in accordance with the establishment of a change condition (a condition relating to intense heat loss, the number of consecutive channels, or the number of humiliations). On the other hand, in the third embodiment, based on the fact that the player (or the store clerk of the pachinko hall) has performed a predetermined operation (for example, the operation of the effect button 26) (an example of the second condition), the RTC The performance execution timing is changed. In the following description, the same reference numerals and step numbers are assigned to the same configurations and processes as those in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, and description thereof is omitted. Mainly, the first embodiment and the second embodiment will be omitted. Differences from the second embodiment will be described.

  46 and 47 are explanatory diagrams for explaining a case where the execution time interval of the RTC effect can be changed by the player's operation. Note that the numbers with “O” shown in FIG. 46A and the numbers with “O” in parentheses in FIGS. 46B, 46C, and 47 are the same timing. It is shown that.

  For example, if the customer waiting flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” after the stop symbol display is stopped, the customer will wait until the game ball wins the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12). Controlled to wait state. As shown in FIG. 46A, when the waiting state is controlled, first, a normal screen is displayed on the main liquid crystal 5 and the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62. The normal screen is, for example, a screen on which a decoration symbol 511 indicating the determination result of the special game determination performed immediately before being controlled to the customer waiting state is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 46B).

  Then, as illustrated in the timing O2 of FIG. 46A, when a predetermined waiting time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the customer waiting state control, a customized image is displayed on the main liquid crystal 5 (FIG. 46). (See (C)). As the customized image in the third embodiment, for example, a button image imitating the effect button 26 and a time interval selection image (to be described later) capable of selecting the execution time interval of the RTC effect when the effect button 26 is operated are displayed. And a word indicating that In addition, as with the customized image in the first embodiment, an image for indicating that the volume and the light amount can be adjusted is displayed. For example, the customized image is continuously displayed on the main liquid crystal 5 in the customer waiting state after the standby time has elapsed, except for the period in which the time interval selection image is displayed.

  When the player operates the effect button 26 while the customized image is displayed, a time interval selection image is displayed on the main liquid crystal 5 (timing O3, see FIG. 47A). The time interval selection image includes, for example, a word indicating that the execution time interval of the RTC effect can be selected, items relating to setting of the execution time interval of the RTC effect such as “every 3 hours” and “every hour”, It includes a cursor indicating an item, a key image simulating the effect key 27, and a button image. For example, when the player operates the right key (or the left key) of the effect key 27 once while the time interval selection image is displayed, the item being selected is switched (timing O4, FIGS. 47A and 47B). reference). The player can confirm the selection by operating the effect button 26 while the time interval selection image is displayed. When the selection is confirmed, the screen returns to the state in which the customized image is displayed (timing O5, see FIG. 47C).

  In another embodiment, a specific time may not be displayed as an item regarding the setting of the execution time interval of the RTC effect. For example, words such as “many” and “normal” may be displayed.

  Hereinafter, the process performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[Timer interrupt processing by image sound control board 140]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment, the overall CPU 141 executes the processes of steps S51 to S55 in the same manner as the timer interrupt process according to the first embodiment (see FIG. 27).

  Subsequent to the process of step S55, the overall CPU 141 in the third embodiment executes a time interval setting process including a process of setting an execution time interval of the RTC effect. This time interval setting process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the time interval setting process, the overall CPU 141 in the third embodiment executes a data transmission control process in the same manner as the process in step S56 (see FIG. 27). Thus, the overall CPU 141 in the third embodiment ends the timer interrupt process.

[Time interval setting process by image acoustic control board 140]
FIG. 48 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a time interval setting process performed by the image sound control board 140 according to the third embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment, the overall CPU 141 determines whether the customer is waiting or not (step S5701) following the processing of step S55 (see FIG. 27). Specifically, for example, whether or not the variable effect start command is received after receiving the customer waiting effect start command from the effect control board 130 and displaying the customized image in accordance with the process of step S1169 (see FIG. 26). Based on whether or not the customer is waiting. If it is determined that the customer is not waiting (step S5701: NO), the process proceeds to step S56.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the customer is waiting (step S5701: YES), it determines whether or not the effect button 26 has been operated (step S5702). When determining that the effect button 26 has been operated (step S5702: YES), the overall CPU 141 displays a time interval selection image on the main liquid crystal 5 (step S5703).

  If the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S5703 or determines “NO” in the process of step S5702, the overall CPU 141 determines whether a time interval selection image is being displayed (step S5704). If it is determined that the time interval selection image is not being displayed (step S5704: NO), the process proceeds to step S56.

  When determining that the time interval selection image is being displayed (step S5704: YES), the overall CPU 141 determines whether the left key or the right key of the effect key 27 is operated (step S5705). If the overall CPU 141 determines that an operation has been performed (step S5705: YES), the overall CPU 141 moves a cursor indicating an item being selected according to the operation (step S5706).

  If the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S5706 or determines “NO” in the process of step S5705, whether or not the effect button 26 has been operated, that is, whether or not the time interval has been selected by the player It is determined whether or not (step S5707). If it is determined that the effect button 26 has not been operated (step S5707: NO), the process proceeds to step S56.

  When determining that the effect button 26 has been operated (step S5707: YES), the overall CPU 141 deletes the time interval selection image (step S5708), and sets the RTC effect start condition based on the selected time interval on the control RAM 145. (Step S5709). By performing the process of step S5709, for example, the information of the RTC management table information stored in the control RAM 145 in the process of step S5302 (see FIG. 28) is rewritten. Thus, the overall CPU 141 ends the process of FIG.

  In another embodiment, the execution time interval of the RTC effect may be set when the customer waiting state is not controlled (for example, during the changing effect). For example, in another embodiment, the time interval selection image may be displayed on the main liquid crystal 5 (or the sub liquid crystals 61 and 62) in response to the operation key 27 being operated during the variation effect.

  In another embodiment, an execution selection effect that prompts the player to select whether or not to start the RTC effect may be performed a predetermined time before the RTC effect is started (for example, 60 seconds before). . When it is selected that the RTC effect is not started in the execution selection effect (an example of the second condition), the RTC effect is not executed. In this case, the time interval of the RTC effect extends from the first time (for example, 3 hours) to the second time (for example, 6 hours). Thus, in another embodiment, the execution time interval of the RTC effect may be changed based on the player's operation when the RTC effect is started. Note that the execution selection effect as described above is executed only when a game is in progress during a period from a predetermined time before the RTC effect is started (for example, 60 seconds or less) until the RTC effect is started. Also good. In addition, when it is selected that the RTC effect is not started in the execution selection effect, the RTC notice effect being executed may be ended in response to the selection being confirmed. In another embodiment, in order to end an RTC effect that is being executed, an execution selection effect that prompts the player to select whether or not to end the RTC effect may be performed during the execution of the RTC effect. Good. In this case, the execution time interval of the RTC effect changes depending on the execution time of the RTC effect.

(Changes based on pachinko hall clerk operations)
Here, the execution time interval of the RTC effect may be changed based on an operation of a store clerk (including a person in charge such as an inspector) of the pachinko hall where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. Hereinafter, the case where the execution time interval of the RTC effect is changed based on the operation of the store clerk will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a case where the execution time interval of the RTC effect can be changed by the operation of the store clerk.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment has a RAM clear switch (not shown). This RAM clear switch is a switch for instructing deletion of information stored in the main RAM 103 (see FIG. 4), and is a switch directly mounted on the game control board 100. For this reason, the RAM clear switch cannot be operated unless the frame member 3 is opened. Therefore, the player cannot basically perform the following operations.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the individual power switch of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned “ON” while the RAM clear switch is pressed, a RAM clear preparation screen (an example of a setting screen) indicating that the RAM clear preparation state is set is main. It is displayed on the liquid crystal 5 (see FIG. 49A). For example, as shown in FIG. 49A, this RAM clear preparation screen is operated by operating the effect button 26 when setting the wording “RAM clear preparation in progress” and the execution time interval of the RTC effect. This message includes a message indicating that it is good, a message prompting the RAM clear switch to be pressed once again, and the like.

  For example, if the RAM clear switch is pressed while the RAM clear preparation screen is displayed, the initial setting and the like are performed inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, and then the normal screen (see FIG. 46B) is displayed on the main liquid crystal 5. ) Is displayed. If the RAM clear switch is not pressed and the effect button 26 is not operated while the RAM clear preparation screen is displayed, the display of the RAM clear preparation screen is maintained. That is, when neither the RAM clear switch nor the effect button 26 is pressed, the display of the RAM clear preparation screen is continued for one hour or two hours.

  When the effect button 26 is operated in a state where the RAM clear preparation screen is displayed, an RTC effect setting screen for setting an execution time interval of the RTC effect is displayed on the main liquid crystal 5 (see FIG. 49B). . As illustrated in FIG. 49B, the RTC effect setting screen relates to setting of a cursor indicated by a solid right triangle and an execution time interval of the RTC effect such as “every 3 hours” and “every 1 hour”. And items are displayed. In addition, an item indicating returning to the RAM clear preparation screen and a wording indicating that the effect button 26 may be operated to confirm the selected item are displayed. The cursor moves upward (or downward) by operating the up key (or down key) of the effect key 27. Thereby, it is possible to switch an item (the state illustrated by FIG. 49 (B) and (C)).

  For example, when the execution time interval of the RTC effect is set to “every hour”, the effect button 26 is operated with “every hour” selected, as illustrated in FIG. 49C. Thereby, the time information of the RTC effect is stored so that the RTC effect is executed every other hour. When the time information of the RTC effect is stored in the control RAM 145 according to the above operation, for example, in the process of step S5302 (see FIG. 28), information other than the time information of the RTC effect is stored in the control RAM 145. become.

[Modification]
FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to another embodiment including a first RTC effect whose execution time interval cannot be changed and a second RTC effect whose execution time interval can be changed. Here, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment includes only an RTC effect that can change the execution time interval. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to another embodiment described with reference to FIG. 50 executes, as the first RTC effect, an effect that can improve the effect by synchronizing with the pachinko game machine 1 installed on the same island. Even if it is not synchronized with the pachinko gaming machine 1 installed on the same island, the effect that the effect is difficult to decrease is executed as the second RTC effect.

  In such a configuration, for example, it is possible to change the execution time interval of the second RTC effect while enhancing the effect by starting the first RTC effect all at once in all pachinko machines 1 installed on the same island. It is possible to attract the player's interest.

  Specifically, for example, the above-described RTC effect (for example, RTC effect A) is executed as the first RTC effect, or an effect in which the pachinko gaming machines 1 in the present embodiment installed adjacent to each other are executed is executed. . On the other hand, as the second RTC effect, for example, an effect of giving the player a profit different from the profit obtained by playing the game is executed. Specifically, by executing the second RTC effect, a special point is given to the player, a customization function of the effect is given, a special image or sound can be selected, a special A title is given.

  For example, when the execution time interval of the second RTC effect can be changed based on the player's operation as in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50, the player sets the execution time interval to be short. It is possible to increase the number of executions of 2RTC effects. Thereby, since the profit given by performing the 2nd RTC production can be increased, it becomes possible to give satisfaction to a player.

  For example, the first RTC effect is executed only once a day, while the second RTC effect is executed a plurality of times (or once) per day. With such a configuration, a special feeling can be obtained by executing the first RTC effect, and the fun of the game can be improved. In addition, by providing the first RTC effect and the second RTC effect, the execution mode of the RTC effect becomes abundant, and it becomes possible to further attract the player's interest.

  Similar effects may be executed for the first RTC effect and the second RTC effect.

[Operational effects of the above embodiment]
(Operational effects of the first embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the type of the RTC effect executed and the execution time interval of the RTC effect change depending on the current date. Such a change in the execution form of the RTC effect can improve the interest of the RTC effect. It is also possible to attract the player's interest.

(Operational effects of the second embodiment)
In the second embodiment, the execution timing of the RTC effect is changed by changing the execution timing of the RTC effect in response to the intense heat loss, the number of humming times being 300 times, or the number of consecutive channels being 20. The time interval changes. By such a change in the execution form of the RTC effect, it is possible to avoid the discouragement of the player or to enhance the feeling of exhilaration due to the continuous change.

(Operational effect of the third embodiment)
In the third embodiment, when the execution time interval of the RTC effect can be changed based on the player's operation, the player can enjoy the RTC effect at a favorite time interval. It is possible to improve further. Also, if the execution time interval of the RTC effect can be changed based on the operation of the store clerk, it can be set according to the relationship with other adjacent pachinko machines and the circumstances of pachinko halls such as opening and closing times. Therefore, the store clerk can easily feel that the game machine is easy to handle.

[Configuration of gaming machine according to the present invention and its effects]
The gaming machine according to the present invention can be understood as the following configuration. The parentheses are merely examples.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player, and executes the special game according to the determination result, and measures time. (For example, S52 in FIG. 27) and a predetermined effect (for example, RTC effect A or RTC effect B) that can be executed when the time measurement result of the time measuring means satisfies the first condition (for example, S5515 in FIG. 35). When the performance execution means (for example, S5519 in FIG. 35) and the second condition (for example, the conditions for the period in FIG. 10, S5617 in FIG. 43, S5625, S5628 in FIG. 44, S5705 in FIG. 48, S5707) are satisfied. Changing means (for example, S53 in FIG. 27, S5618 in FIG. 43, S5631 in FIG. 44, S5709 in FIG. 48) for changing the time interval at which the predetermined effect is executed from the first time to the second time. (For example, in the first embodiment, when the current date is the period P1, the RTC effect is executed at intervals of 9 hours, whereas when the current date is the period P2, the RTC effect is executed at intervals of 3 hours.) .)

  According to this configuration, the predetermined effect is executed so that the time interval of the predetermined effect becomes the first time until the second condition is satisfied. Then, when the second condition is satisfied, the time interval of the predetermined effect changes to the second time. For this reason, for example, by setting the second condition to an appropriate condition, it is possible to effectively suppress a reduction in the rendering effect of the predetermined effect.

  Further, the gaming machine includes game control means (for example, S5612 and S5615 in FIG. 43, S5622 in FIG. 44) for controlling the progress of the game, and the second condition is a game controlled by the game control means. This is a condition relating to the progress status (for example, S5617 in FIG. 43, S5625 in FIG. 44) (for example, when the number of consecutive channels reaches 20, the execution time interval of the RTC effect is changed).

  According to this configuration, when the second condition regarding the progress of the game is satisfied, the time interval at which the predetermined effect is executed changes from the first time to the second time. For this reason, for example, since the time interval at which the predetermined effect is executed can be changed based on the progress of the game, the effect of the predetermined effect can be reduced by setting the second condition as an appropriate condition. It can be effectively suppressed.

  In addition, the gaming machine includes an effect control unit (for example, S1072 and S1073 in FIG. 25) that controls an effect based on the determination result, and the second condition relates to the appearance of an effect controlled by the effect control unit. (For example, when the notice effect Y4 is executed when the determination result of the special symbol determination is lost, the execution time interval of the RTC effect is changed).

  According to this configuration, when the second condition related to the appearance of the effect is satisfied, the time interval at which the predetermined effect is executed changes from the first time to the second time. For this reason, for example, since the time interval at which the predetermined effect is executed can be changed based on the appearance of the effect, the effect of reducing the effect of the predetermined effect can be reduced by setting the second condition as an appropriate condition. Can be suppressed.

  The gaming machine includes input means (for example, an effect button 26 and an effect key 27) that can be input, and the second condition is that a predetermined input has been made to the input means (for example, FIG. 48 (S5705 and S5707) (for example, when an operation for changing the execution time interval of the RTC effect is performed, the execution time interval of the RTC effect is changed according to the operation).

  According to this configuration, when the second condition is satisfied by performing a predetermined input on the input unit, the time interval at which the predetermined effect is executed changes from the first time to the second time. For this reason, for example, by setting the second condition to an appropriate condition, it is possible to effectively suppress a reduction in the rendering effect of the predetermined effect.

  The gaming machine further includes second predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a second predetermined effect (for example, the first RTC effect of FIG. 50) when the time measurement result of the time measuring means satisfies a third condition. The third condition is fixed (for example, a first RTC effect whose execution time interval cannot be changed and a second RTC effect whose execution time interval can be changed can be executed).

  According to this configuration, the predetermined effect is executed when the first condition is satisfied, and the second predetermined effect is executed when the third condition is satisfied. Then, when the second condition is satisfied, the time interval at which the predetermined effect is executed is changed. For this reason, for example, by setting these conditions to appropriate conditions, it is possible to effectively suppress a reduction in the effect of the predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect.

[Other variations]
The configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the operation mode of each member described in the above embodiment are merely examples, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations and operation modes. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say. The screen diagrams and the like exemplified in the above embodiment are merely examples, and other modes may be used.

  In another embodiment, the effect control board 130 executes a part of the process executed on the image sound control board 140 (or the lamp control board 150) or the process executed on the effect control board 130. A part of the image sound control board 140 (or the lamp control board 150) may be executed. In addition, the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150 are integrally configured, and the process executed on the effect control board 130, the process executed on the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150. The processing executed in step 1 may be executed by one control board.

  Moreover, the said embodiment is mutually applicable. For example, this invention may be implement | achieved by the structure which combined the 1st-3rd embodiment.

1 Pachinko machine (an example of a game machine)
2 game board 5 main liquid crystal display device 24 speaker 26 effect button 27 effect key 61 left sub liquid crystal 62 right sub liquid crystal 100 game control board 101 main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
130 Production control board 131 Sub CPU
132 Sub ROM
133 Sub RAM
134 RTC
140 Image Sound Control Board 141 General CPU
142 VDP
143 Acoustic DSP
144 ROM for control
145 RAM for control
150 Lamp control board 151 Lamp CPU

Incidentally, just the configuration of repeated Tokoro Tei演 unloading, amusement by repeating a predetermined effect is likely decreases.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suppress a decrease in interest .

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention employs the following configuration.
A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player and executes the special game according to the determination result, and is input by the player an input means, and a predetermined demonstration execution means capable starts a predetermined effect in the first time interval, said predetermined demonstration execution means, when a predetermined input is performed with respect to the input means after the start of the predetermined effect, the The next predetermined effect is started at a timing when a second time different from the first time has elapsed since the start of the predetermined effect .
In addition, it comprises a symbol display control means for notifying the determination result by causing the predetermined image display means to variably display the symbols and then stopping the display, and the predetermined effect executing means is not executing the predetermined effect, Further, when the predetermined operation is performed when the symbol is not variably displayed, the next predetermined effect may be started at the timing when the second time has elapsed.

According to the said invention, it is possible to suppress the fall of interest property .

Claims (1)

A game machine that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player, and executes the special game according to the determination result,
A time measuring means for measuring time;
A predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect when the time measurement result of the time measuring means satisfies a first condition;
A gaming machine comprising: changing means for changing a time interval at which the predetermined performance is executed from the first time to the second time when the second condition is satisfied.

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