JP2017158985A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing player's operation from erroneously setting machine information relating to internal setting of a game machine.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: operation means permitting input operation; state reporting means for reporting a specific state that can occur when power is turned on; and display control means for controlling display of a setting screen for setting machine information relating to internal setting of the game machine. The display control means sets display of the setting screen when the operation means performs input operation for displaying the setting screen while the state reporting means reports the specific state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 47

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of executing various effects.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, one that can execute an effect of displaying a moving image or outputting a corresponding BGM according to the type of gaming machine is known. In recent years, a game machine is provided with an RTC (Real Time Clock) for measuring the date and time so that a plurality of gaming machines can execute the same performance at the same timing (see Patent Document 1). ). By making such a setting, it is possible to make it appear as if a plurality of gaming machines are performing the same performance in conjunction with each other, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the player.
Here, in order to execute the same effect at the same timing in a plurality of gaming machines as described above, it is necessary to appropriately set the date and time for the RTC provided in each gaming machine.
In addition, in recent years, a gaming machine has been devised that can accumulate in the server the number of jackpots, the number of executions of a predetermined effect, points given according to the game, etc. as game history information, and based on this game history information Services that allow players to receive various benefits are also spreading. Specifically, the game history information as described above can be stored in the server via an information terminal device such as a mobile phone, and is stored when the player accesses the server through the information terminal device. A service for downloading predetermined images, music, etc. according to the game history information, or by playing the game history information stored in the server into the gaming machine, so that the gaming machine can be used according to the gaming history information. The service can be received such that the performance performed in is customized (see Patent Document 2).
In addition, as such a gaming machine, it can be seen that the storage of game history information and the presence / absence of service provision based on the game history information (whether or not the game system is used) can be individually set.

JP 2010-29413 A JP2011-177525A

The setting of the date and time for the RTC as described above, the accumulation of game history information, and the setting of whether or not to provide a service based on the game history information affect the effects executed in the gaming machine.
Here, for example, when the above setting is possible by a predetermined operation during the game, the above setting content is changed by the player performing the above predetermined operation by mistake during the game. As a result, there is a possibility that a problem such as that an appropriate performance is not executed.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made for the above-described circumstances, and provides a gaming machine capable of preventing the base information related to the internal setting of the gaming machine from being erroneously set by the player's operation. Objective.

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

(1) The gaming machine (pachinko machine P) according to the present invention has an operation means (operation button 9b) capable of a predetermined input operation and a specific state that can occur when the power is turned on (a state in which a sub-reset process has been performed) ) State notification means (LED output on the operation button 9b, sub CPU 301), and table information related to the internal settings of the gaming machine (whether or not the gaming system S is used, the RTC 304 Display control means (sub CPU 301) for controlling the display of a setting screen (set information setting screen) for setting (date and time to be set), and the display control means is configured to display the specific state by the state notification means. When the input operation (continuous pressing of the operation button 9b for 5 seconds or more) is performed by the operation means to display the setting screen while the notification is made, And displaying a constant screen.
Here, the specific state that can occur when the power is turned on includes a state in which a RAM reset process that is executed based on the power is turned on.
In addition, the base information related to the internal setting of the gaming machine is a Web that is constructed by the server with game history information that is information related to the results of the game and the execution of effects in the gaming machine for each player via the information terminal device. Whether or not a game system is used to capture the game history information on the site and store it in the server, and read the stored game history information into the gaming machine to execute customization of the production, the date and time set in the RTC, and the audio output device The presence / absence of a sound volume adjustment function of the sound output from the (speaker), the presence / absence of a brightness adjustment function of the effect lighting device (lamp), and the like.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when a specific input operation is performed while the fact that it is in a specific state that may occur when the power is turned on is set, the base information related to the internal setting of the gaming machine is set. The setting screen to do is displayed.
That is, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to set the base information only during a specific state that may occur when the power is turned on, and the player mistakenly performs a specific input operation while the game is in progress. However, since the base information cannot be set, it is possible to prevent the base information related to the internal setting of the gaming machine from being set by mistake by the player's operation.

(2) In addition, in the gaming machine, the display control unit moves the cursor to an item of “end” displayed on the console information setting screen for finishing the display of the setting screen by the operating unit. Display of the setting screen may be terminated when the operation button 9b is pressed in a state in which the setting screen is pressed.
(3) In addition, the gaming machine displays the setting screen when the display control means passes a predetermined non-operation time (3 minutes) without performing an input operation by the operation means. You may make it complete | finish.
(4) In addition, the gaming machine includes a game area 12 in which a game ball can flow down, and a start area provided in the game area 12 (first start prize opening 15, second start prize opening 16). The display control means may end the display of the setting screen when a game ball enters the start area.
(5) The gaming machine can store and output game history information related to the game execution result, and can input the game history information stored in the server SV via the information terminal device T. Based on the played game history information, it is possible to set the presence / absence of a function capable of executing an effect executed with the progress of the game (whether or not the game system S is used), The presence or absence of the function may be settable.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the base information related to the internal setting of the gaming machine from being erroneously set by the player's operation.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a game system. (A) It is an example of the utilization menu screen of the game system in a pachinko machine, and (b) The menu screen in an information terminal device. It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external appearance perspective view of the state which opened the front door of the pachinko machine. It is the front schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot decision random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit design random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach group determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern lottery table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessory operating table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start winning opening release control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the initialization process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the electric power interruption evacuation process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 2nd start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure related control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game completion | finish process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the common figure relevant control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process after the normal symbol stop in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the stand information setting screen in a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the RAM clear command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the start winning command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change mode command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the reset alerting | reporting process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the base information setting process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the use setting process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the date setting process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the use menu screen process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine.

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

Further, in this gaming system S, the player himself / herself inputs a predetermined setting made on the above-described website to the pachinko machine P, thereby customizing the effect that the player himself executes with the game of the pachinko machine P. Benefits that can be received (for example, selection of a production character displayed during a specific production, change of the display mode of the production character (change of a worn costume, accessory, etc.)) can be received.
Specifically, on the above-described website, a main character setting that allows a user to select one of a plurality of predetermined production characters as a main character and select a display mode of the selected production character. The contents of the main character setting (hereinafter referred to as main character information) are stored in the server SV. Then, the main character information stored in the server SV is read from the server SV and input to the pachinko machine P via the information terminal device T, so that the pachinko machine P produces an effect based on the contents of the input main character information. Is executed. For example, in a specific effect, the effect character selected as the main character is displayed in the selected display mode.
Note that the customization of the performance is not limited to the above-described contents, and for example, it is possible to select a sound output in a specific performance, a BGM output during a special game executed based on a jackpot, or the like. May be.

Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, is a lottery lottery when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 provided in the game area 12. In addition, a special symbol indicating the jackpot lottery result is displayed, and when the jackpot is won by the lottery, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. Further, in the pachinko machine P, as the game progresses, a predetermined image is displayed on the effect display device 21 (see FIG. 5) capable of displaying images such as moving images and still images, and the audio output device 10 (FIG. 3). Alternatively, various effects are executed by outputting a predetermined sound from (see FIG. 4).
Then, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment can output game history information related to the games and effects performed on the pachinko machine P after the predetermined start operation is performed until the predetermined end operation is performed. It is like that. Specifically, by performing the above-described end operation in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a predetermined code (for example, a QR code (registered trademark) 2) that encodes the above-described information is displayed on the effect display device 21. Dimension code, one-dimensional code, etc.) are displayed.
In the game history information in this embodiment, the number of variable displays executed on the pachinko machine P (the number of lottery wins), the number of special game executions (the number of winning jackpots), and the execution of special games for each type of jackpot Information such as the number of times, the number of winning balls, the number of error occurrences, the number of executions of a predetermined effect, and the like are included, but is not limited thereto.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game history information stored in the server SV and the password corresponding to the main character information stored in the server SV can be input by a predetermined input operation. . Then, when the above-described password is input to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the pachinko machine P acquires game history information accumulated in the server SV and main character information stored in the server SV. Thereby, in this pachinko machine P, the game history information in the game after the above-described input operation is accumulated, and an effect is executed based on the main character information.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the operation button 9b described later is pressed while the game is not being performed (the special symbol variation display and the special game are not being performed), the effect display device 21 The usage menu screen of the gaming system S as shown in FIG. 2A is displayed on the display unit 21a, and input operations for executing various processes in the pachinko machine P can be performed on the usage menu screen. It has become.

The server SV functions as a Web server that constructs a Web site that can provide various services as described above, and can be configured by a predetermined computer connected to the network N, for example.
In addition, the information terminal device T can be connected to the server SV via the network N, and the server SV can access the Web site (that is, display the Web site) and display on the effect display device 21 of the pachinko machine P. For example, a smartphone, a mobile phone, a tablet terminal, a PDA (personal digital assistant), a portable game machine, or the like can be used.
When the information terminal device T accesses the Web site of the server SV, a menu screen as shown in FIG. 2B is displayed. On this menu screen, input operations for executing various processes in the server SV are performed. Be able to.

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

  And in this gaming system S, after acquiring the game history information, main character information, etc. from the pachinko machine P by reading the predetermined code displayed on the pachinko machine P by the information terminal device T as described above. By accessing the Web site of the server SV by the information terminal device T, the acquired information can be transmitted to the server SV and stored or stored. In addition, on the Web site, it is possible to browse game history information stored in the server SV, set effects (setting main characters), download privilege data, and the like (FIG. 2B). )reference).

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is possible to arbitrarily set whether or not the game using the game system S described above can be executed (that is, whether or not the game system S is used). Yes. When the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is set so that a game using the game system S can be executed, as described above, the operation button 9b is pressed during the standby state, thereby allowing the game system S to be operated. Although the usage menu screen is displayed, when the game system S is set so that the game cannot be executed, the usage menu screen of the gaming system S is not displayed even if the above-described operation is performed.
In addition, the control when setting so that a game using the gaming system S cannot be executed is not limited to the above-described content. For example, although the use menu screen of the gaming system S is displayed, it is displayed. In addition, input operations for executing various processes on the use menu screen may not be performed (for example, items indicating process contents are displayed in gray and none of the items can be selected).
The setting as to whether or not a game using the game system S can be executed will be described in detail later.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 4, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a rectangular frame body fixed to an island, and has a machine frame 1 having a hollow portion (not particularly shown), A main body frame 2 which is a quadrangular frame body which is attached to the machine frame 1 by a hinge mechanism (not shown in particular) so as to be freely opened and closed, and has a hollow portion (not shown in particular), and the main body frame 2 includes a front door 3 that is attached to a hinge mechanism (not shown) in a freely openable / closable manner and has an opening (not shown) on the front.

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

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

  In addition, game balls lent out by the game ball lending device R and prize balls paid out from the pachinko machine P are guided to the upper plate 6. The upper plate 6 can receive a predetermined amount of game balls. When the upper plate 6 is filled with game balls, the game balls that are lent out or dispensed thereafter are guided to the tray 7. It is like that. Further, although not particularly shown, a bottom surface of the tray 7 is provided with a discharge hole for discharging a stored game ball and an opening / closing plate capable of opening and closing the discharge hole. Normally, the discharge hole is closed by the opening / closing plate, but by moving the opening / closing lever 8 (see FIG. 3) attached to the opening / closing plate in the lateral direction, the opening / closing plate also moves in the same direction and is discharged. The hole is opened. Thereby, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged out of the tray 7.

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

Here, the game area 12 is fixed to the game board 11 in the space formed between the game board 11 and the transparent plate 4 with the main body frame 2 and the front door 3 closed with respect to the machine frame 1. It is a portion that is partitioned into a substantially circular shape by a pair of rails 13a and 13b, and is an area where game balls can flow down.
As shown in FIG. 5, the game area 12 includes a first game area 12a that is a left area when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P, and a right area that is viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P. And the second game area 12b. These two game areas 12 have different entrance possibilities for game balls depending on the firing strength of the launching device. Specifically, when the firing strength of the launching device is less than a predetermined strength (intensity that does not allow the game ball launched by the launching device to reach the highest point of the game region 12), the game ball is in the first game region. Enter 12a. On the other hand, when the firing strength of the launching device is equal to or higher than a predetermined strength (intensity at which the game ball launched by the launching device can reach the highest point of the game area 12), the game ball is in the second game area 12b. Enter.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the game area 12 includes a windmill and a large number of nails for irregularly flowing the game balls, a general winning opening 14 through which the game balls can enter, and a start. The first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 as areas, a gate 20 through which a game ball can pass, an attacker device 17 that operates by satisfying predetermined conditions, and guides the game ball outside the game area 12 An out port 19 and an effect display device 21 as an effect device that produces an effect as the game progresses are provided.

As shown in FIG. 5, the general winning opening 14 is provided in the lower left part of the gaming area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.
In addition, the number of installed general winning ports 14 and the installation position are not particularly limited.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the first start winning opening 15 is provided at a position slightly below the center of the game area 12. The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can hardly enter. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, the second start winning opening 16 is provided at a position on the right side from the center of the game area 12 (that is, in the second game area 12b). A game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the second start winning opening 16, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can hardly enter.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the second start winning opening 16 is provided with a movable piece 16b (ordinary electric accessory) that can be opened and closed. When the movable piece 16b is closed, the second start winning opening 16 is in a closed state, and it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball into the second starting winning opening 16. On the other hand, when the movable piece 16b is opened, the second start winning opening 16 is opened, and the movable piece 16b functions as a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the second starting winning opening 16. This facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 16.
Further, the configuration of the movable piece 16b is not particularly limited. For example, a pair of blade members that rotate in the left-right direction about an axis orthogonal to the game board 11 to open and close the second start winning opening 16 A lid member that rotates in the front-rear direction about a horizontal axis to open and close the second start winning opening 16 may be configured, or slides up and down to open and close the second start winning opening 16. You may comprise with a shutter member.
In addition, the installation position of the 1st start winning opening 15 and the 2nd starting winning opening 16 is not specifically limited, For example, the 1st start winning opening 15 and the 2nd starting winning opening 16 are which game area 12 ( The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a and the second game area 12b) may also be arranged at positions where they can easily enter.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, the gate 20 is provided above the second start winning opening 16. When the game ball passes through the gate 20, a lottery of normal symbols, which will be described later, is performed. And when the result of the said lottery is a win, the movable piece 16b provided in the above-mentioned 2nd start winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 5, the attacker device 17 is provided below the second start winning opening 16. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 through which a game ball can enter and an open / close door 18b that opens and closes the large winning opening 18. In the normal state, since the open / close door 18b is closed and the special winning opening 18 is closed, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the special winning opening 18, but the above-mentioned special game is executed. Then, the open / close door 18b is opened and the special winning opening 18 is opened, and the open / close door 18b functions as a tray member that guides the game ball to the special winning opening 18, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the special winning opening 18. It becomes possible.
When a game ball enters the special winning opening 18, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, a game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the special winning opening 18, and the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a is almost received. I can't do it.
In this way, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b pass through the gate 20, It is possible to enter the starting prize opening 16 and enter the big prize opening 18.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the out-port 19 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 12, and is provided in any of the general winning port 14, the first starting winning port 15, the second starting winning port 16, and the big winning port 18. The game balls that did not enter are accepted. Then, the game ball received in the out port 19 is guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected.

As shown in FIG. 5, the effect display device 21 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 12. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21. In addition, the effect display device 21 is provided with a display unit 21a for displaying images such as moving images and still images. The display unit 21a displays a background image and an effect symbol 50 ( A dummy effect) is displayed in a variable manner, and a variable effect is provided for notifying a player of the result of a lottery winning, which will be described later, according to the stop display mode of each effect symbol 50.
Note that the effect display device 21 is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and for example, a drum-type display device that performs various displays using a plurality of drums with symbols on the outer periphery may be used.
Further, as described above, the use menu screen (see FIG. 2A) of the gaming system S can be displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment serves as an effect display device 21 as an effect device, a speaker as the above-described audio output device 10, and an effect illumination device 23 that produces an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. Lamp (see FIG. 4).
In addition, as a production | presentation apparatus, it is not limited to these, For example, you may provide the production | presentation actor apparatus etc. which move with various timings and aspects.
In addition, an effect operating device 9 is provided at a position in front of the upper plate 6 that can be operated and switched by an operation performed by a player during a game or standby. The effect operation device 9 in this embodiment is composed of a circular ring-shaped frame that can be rotated and an operation button 9b that is fitted in the operation dial 9a and can be pressed. . Although not particularly illustrated, the operation button 9b includes a large number of LEDs capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors, and the operation button 9b is lit in a predetermined color by emitting these LEDs. Or a predetermined character can be displayed.
Then, when a predetermined effect is being executed on the effect display device 21, if the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a or the pressing operation of the operation button 9b is performed, the predetermined effect described above proceeds or the effect is switched to a different effect. It is supposed to be. Further, as described above, the use menu screen (see FIG. 2A) of the gaming system S can be displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 by pressing the operation button 9b during standby. .
On the right side of the production operation device 9 in the upper plate 6, a cross key 28 is provided that allows input in the vertical and horizontal directions and can switch information displayed on the production display device 21 ( (See FIG. 3).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a first special symbol display device 30 is provided at the lower right portion of the game board 11 and outside the game area 12 as a device for displaying various situations regarding the game. A second special symbol display device 31, a first special symbol hold display device 38, a second special symbol hold display device 39, a normal symbol display device 32, and a normal symbol hold display device 33 are provided.

  In addition, as described above, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is electrically connected with the game ball lending device R. However, operations on the game ball lending device R such as lending a game ball and discharging a card are performed. The pachinko machine P accepts it. Therefore, in the pachinko machine P, as shown in FIG. 3, a value information display device 35 for displaying value information (balance information) stored in the card, a ball lending button 36 that can be pressed, and a pressing operation And a card return button 37 that can be used.

(Configuration of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, control means for controlling the game and effects of the pachinko machine P will be described.
The above-mentioned control means is composed of various control boards. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 for controlling the basic operation of the game of the pachinko machine P, the launch of the game ball and the prize ball A launch / payout control board 200 for controlling payout, a sub-control board 300 for controlling various effects, and a game ball lending control board 400 for relaying operations to the game ball lending device R are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 is connected to the launch / payout control board 200 and the sub-control board 300, and the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending control board 400. Yes.
Further, the main control board 100 and the launch / payout control board 200 are connected to an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game hall). Has been.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, as described above, the launch / payout control board 200 controls both the launch of the game balls and the payout of the prize balls. However, the board (launch control) Substrate) and a substrate (payout control substrate) for controlling the payout of prize balls may be provided separately.

The main control board 100 controls a game performed in the pachinko machine P, and specifically starts when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. The special figure game and the general figure game started when the game ball passes through the gate 20 are controlled.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processes, a main program 102 that stores a control program for proceeding with the game, data and tables necessary for the game, Main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area or the like.
The main CPU 101 reads out a control program stored in the main ROM 102 based on signals from detection sensors and timers to be described later, performs arithmetic processing, and controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. A command is transmitted to another board based on the result of the arithmetic processing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 has a general winning port detection sensor 14 a that detects that a gaming ball has entered the general winning port 14, and a gaming ball has entered the first start winning port 15. A first start winning port detection sensor 15a for detecting that the ball has been hit, a second start winning port detection sensor 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second start winning port 16, and a game ball to the big winning port 18 A prize winning detection sensor 18a that detects that the player has entered the ball, a gate detection sensor 20a that detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 20, and a fraud that detects magnetism, radio waves, vibrations, etc. directed to the game board 11. The detection sensor 35 is connected. The detection signals output from these detection sensors are input to the main control board 100.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, a game ball stored in a game ball storage unit (not particularly shown) is awarded to the launch / payout control board 200 as a device for controlling the payout of game balls. A payout motor 62 that pays out as a ball is connected to a payout counting switch 63 that detects and counts out the paid game balls. Then, when the payout number control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the fired payout control board 200 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number command. Thus, the dispensing motor 62 is controlled. At this time, the number of game balls paid out is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) have been paid out.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a front door opening detection sensor 3 a that detects an open state of the front door 3, and a tray full tank detection sensor 7 a that detects a full tank state of the tray 7. , Is connected.

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

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

In this embodiment, as described above, the game ball lending control board 400 that relays the operation to the game ball lending apparatus R is connected to the launch / payout control board 200. In other words, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending device R via the game ball lending control board 400.
Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a value information display device 35, a ball lending switch 36 a that detects a pressing operation of the ball lending button 36, via the game ball lending control board 400, A card return switch 37a that detects a pressing operation of the card return button 37 is connected.

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

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game or standby.
As shown in FIG. 6, the sub control board 300 includes a sub CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for executing an effect, a sub ROM 302 that stores data and tables necessary for executing the effect, and an arithmetic operation. A sub-RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area during processing, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 304 are provided, and are connected so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300. Yes.
The RTC 304 is for measuring the date and time. The RTC 304 is provided with a built-in battery, and even when the pachinko machine P is turned off, the power can be supplied from the built-in battery to measure the date and time. The sub CPU 301 can execute various processes based on a signal indicating the current date and time input from the RTC 304.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the date and time (year, month, day, hour, minute, second) for the RTC 304 can be set. The setting of this date and time will be described in detail later.
In the present specification, the presence / absence and date / time of use of the above-described gaming system S that can be set in the pachinko machine P are also simply referred to as “table information”.

The sub CPU 301 reads out a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 or a signal from the timer, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the image display. A board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown) for controlling voice output, and an electric decoration control board (not shown) for controlling lighting. The command for production execution is transmitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the lighting control board are provided separately, but one board (voice lighting control board) that integrates the functions of these boards. ) And the board may control both sound output and lighting.

  In addition, the presentation display device 21 is connected to the sub control board 300 via the image control board, and the sound output device 10 is connected via the sound control board. Further, the sub-control board 300 has a lighting operation board 23, a rotation operation detection sensor 9c for detecting a rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, and a pressing operation for detecting a pressing operation of the operation button 9b via the illumination control board. The detection sensor 9d and the cross key operation detection sensor 28a that detects the pressing operation of the cross key 28 are connected.

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

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

  The illumination control board controls lighting of the effect lighting device 23 based on a command from the sub-control board 300. In addition, the illumination control board detects a rotation operation detection signal output from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c based on the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, and a pressing operation detection output from the pressing operation detection sensor 9d based on the pressing operation of the operation button 9b. When a signal or a cross key operation detection signal output from the cross key operation detection sensor 28 a based on the pressing operation of the cross key 28 is input, a predetermined command is transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

Although not particularly illustrated, a power supply board is connected to each board included in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, and a predetermined power switch and a reset switch are connected to the power supply board. When the power switch is turned on, power is supplied to each board from the power board, and when the power switch is turned off, the supply of power from the power board to each board is stopped. The power supply board is provided with a backup power supply.
Further, the main control board 100 is provided with a power interruption detection circuit for detecting the voltage value of the supplied power. This power failure detection circuit determines that a power failure has occurred when the voltage value of the supplied power source falls below a predetermined value (for example, when the power switch is turned off or an unexpected power failure occurs). When the power interruption occurrence signal is output to the main control board 100 and the voltage value becomes larger than a predetermined value (for example, when the power switch is turned on or when the power supply is restored from the unexpected power interruption). It is determined that the power has been restored from the disconnection, and the output of the power interruption occurrence signal to the main control board 100 is stopped.
When the main CPU 101 detects the above-described power interruption occurrence signal, the main CPU 101 prohibits access to the main RAM 103, thereby obtaining various data related to the progress of the game stored in the storage area of the main RAM 103. When the holding process (that is, the backup process) is performed and the power interruption occurrence signal is no longer detected, the main CPU 101 cancels the prohibition of access to the main RAM 103 and performs the effect at the time of return from the power interruption. Various commands indicating the contents of data necessary for control are transmitted to the sub-control board 300.
Here, in order to prevent the processing at the time of the occurrence of power interruption from occurring, the sub-control board 300 in this embodiment is not provided with a power-off detection circuit, and the sub-control board 300 does not have the above-described processing. Backup processing is not performed. Therefore, when returning from the power interruption, the sub CPU 301 controls the effect based on the above-described various commands transmitted from the main CPU 101, so that an appropriate effect can be executed at that time.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the power is turned on (the power switch is turned on) while the reset switch provided on the power board is operated, or when the unexpected power cut occurs. If a mismatch occurs between the data stored in the RAM 103 and the data stored in the main RAM 103 at the time of recovery from an unexpected power failure, a reset process for clearing and initializing the data stored in the main RAM 103 is executed. It has become so.
The inconsistency of stored data can be determined by comparing, for example, a checksum at the time of power interruption and a checksum at the time of restoration from power interruption.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is used to determine whether or not a jackpot is reached. As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the low probability determination table 110a referred to in the low probability gaming state. And a high probability determination table 110b referred to in the high probability gaming state.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one big hit determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, depending on the gaming state at the time when the jackpot lottery is performed, either the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 of the low probability determination table 110a or the high probability determination table 110b is selected, and the acquired jackpot determination random number is selected. A jackpot lottery is performed based on the jackpot determination random number determination table 110.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, according to the low probability determination table 110a, it is determined that the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10220, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 10221 to 65535) are determined. ) Is determined to be lost. Accordingly, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1 / 297.8.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 11119, it is determined that it is a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10,000, 11120). ˜65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1 / 58.6.
In other words, the high probability determination table 110b is set so that the jackpot winning probability is approximately five times that of the low probability determination table 110a.

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

The winning symbol random number determination table 111 is used to determine the type of the special symbol, and is referred to when the winning symbol is won by the first special symbol random number as shown in FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b). A first start winning opening determination table 111a and a second starting winning opening determination table 111b which is referred to when a big win is won by the second special figure random number.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one winning design random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, when a big win is won by the above jackpot lottery, either the first start winning port determination table 111a or the second start winning port determination table 111b is hit according to the start winning port where the game ball has entered. The symbol random number determination table 111 is selected, and the special symbol type is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the selected winning symbol random number determination table 111.

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

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), according to the first start winning prize determination table 111a, the special symbol X1 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 29, and the winning symbol random number is 30 to 199. The special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the first start winning opening determination table 111a, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined is 15%, and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined is 85%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), according to the second start winning prize determination table 111b, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 99, the special symbol X1 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 100 to 199. If it is, the special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the second start winning prize determination table 111b, the probability that the special symbol X1 is determined and the probability that the special symbol X2 is determined are both 50%.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined in any winning symbol random number determination table 111, but the invention is not limited to this. Different jackpot symbols may be determined at.

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

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

The reach group determination random number determination table 112 is for determining a group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 used for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number belongs. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table are used as the preceding steps. At 112, the type of group is determined.
A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables 112 are provided for each gaming state, the type of start winning opening, and the number of reservations (first special figure reservation number, second special figure reservation number). Here, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. Only the reach group determined random number determination table 112 that is selected when the jackpot lottery result is lost will be described in detail, and description of the other reach group determined random number determination table 112 will be omitted.

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

Specifically, the game state is a non-time-saving game state, and the result of the big win lottery based on the first special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 is lost. When the first special figure hold number at the time of the lottery was 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a was selected, and the first special figure hold number at the lottery was two or more. In this case, the second determination table 112b is selected (see FIGS. 9A and 9B).
In addition, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 is lost When the second special figure reservation number at the time of the lottery is 0 to 3 (that is, whatever the second special figure reservation number is), the third determination table 112c is selected (FIG. 9). (See (c)).

9A, according to the first determination table 112a, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 3999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 4000 to 4000. When the second group is determined to be 8999, the third group is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006 A “fourth group” is determined.
As shown in FIG. 9B, according to the second determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 5999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 6000 to 600. When the second group is determined to be 8999, the third group is determined when the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 9899, and the reach group determination random number is 9900 to 10006 A “fourth group” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, according to the third determination table 112c, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 8000 to 800 If it is 10006, the “second group” is determined.

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

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

  In addition, a plurality of determination tables for losing are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Here, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D, when the “first group” is determined, the first group determination table 113a that is referred to when the “second group” is determined. Second group determination table 113b to be referred to, third group determination table 113c to be referred to when “third group” is determined, and fourth group to be referred to when “fourth group” is determined The determination table 113d will be described, and the description of the other determination table for loss will be omitted.

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

  Specifically, for example, the first group determination table 113a is selected when the “first group” is determined by the above-described group type lottery, and the second is selected when the “second group” is determined. When the group determination table 113b is selected and the “third group” is determined, the third group determination table 113c is selected, and when the “fourth group” is determined, the fourth group determination table 113d is Is selected (see FIGS. 10A to 10D).

As shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, whatever the reach mode determination random number is). ), A variation mode number of “00H” (alphanumeric characters with “H” added at the end is expressed in hexadecimal. The same applies hereinafter) is selected, and the first variation table 114 a is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. Is done.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1999, a variation mode number of “00H” is determined. The second variation table 114b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 2000 to 2038, a variation mode number of “01H” is determined, and the second variation table 114 b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
As shown in FIG. 10C, according to the third group determination table 113c, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, whatever the reach mode determination random number is). ), The variation mode number “02H” is determined, and the third variation table 114 c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), according to the fourth group determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1899, the variable mode number “03H” is determined, The third variation table 114c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1900 to 2038, the variation mode number “04H” is determined, and the fourth variation table 114 d is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.

In addition, a plurality of jackpot determination tables are provided for each gaming state at the time of jackpot lottery (that is, at the time of winning the jackpot) and for each jackpot symbol type determined when the jackpot is reached.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b), the first jackpot determination table 113e that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined in the non-short-time gaming state, and the special table in the non-short-time gaming state. The second jackpot determination table 113f that is referred to when the symbol X2 is determined will be described, and description of the other jackpot determination tables will be omitted.

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

  Specifically, when the jackpot is won in the non-short game state and the special symbol X1 is determined, the first jackpot determination table 113e is selected, and in the non-short game state, the jackpot is won and the special symbol X2 is determined. The second big hit determination table 113f is selected (see FIGS. 11A and 11B).

As shown in FIG. 11A, according to the first jackpot determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, a variation mode number of “32H” is determined, The 30th variation table 114e is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 1299, the variation mode number “33H” is determined and the 31st variation table 114 f is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 2038, the variation mode number “34H” is determined and the 31st variation table 114 f is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, according to the second jackpot determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1399, the variation mode number “33H” is determined, and the variation pattern lottery table 114 is the thirty-second variation table. 114g is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 2038, the variation mode number “34H” is determined, and the thirty-second variation table 114 g is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the jackpot determination table is provided for each of the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery and the type of the jackpot symbol. Thus, a jackpot determination table may be provided for each of the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery, the type of the start winning opening, and the type of the jackpot symbol.

The variation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining a variation pattern number used for determining a variation effect pattern (a variation effect mode, a variation time), and is provided in large numbers.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12G, the first variation table 114a, the second variation table 114b, the third variation table 114c, which are determined when the result of the big hit lottery is lost, The fourth variation table 114d and the 30th variation table 114e, the 31st variation table 114f, and the 32nd table 114g that are determined when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot will be described. Other variation pattern lottery tables 114 Description of is omitted.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the acquired variation pattern random number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the variation mode number described above.
For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, according to the first variation table 114a, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation pattern number of “00H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to In the case of H.249, the fluctuation pattern number “01H” is determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 12D, according to the fourth variation table 114d, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 119, the variation pattern number of “03H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 120 to 120. If it is 249, a variation pattern number of “04H” is determined.

Also, as shown in FIG. 12E, according to the 30th variation table 114e, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation pattern number of “30H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to If it is 249, a variation pattern number of “31H” is determined. As shown in FIG. 12 (g), according to the thirty-second variation table 114g, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 199, the variation pattern number “33H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 200 to 200. In the case of H.249, the variation pattern number “34H” is determined.
Similarly, according to the other variation pattern table 114, a predetermined variation pattern number is determined corresponding to a predetermined variation pattern random number (see FIG. 12).

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

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

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

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

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

  The special electric accessory operating table 116 is for controlling a special game that is executed when a big win is won, and is referred to for operating the special prize opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the special game. is there. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), as the special electric accessory operation table 116, a first operation table 116a that is referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined; A second operation table 116b that is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined is provided.

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

When the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 14B, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b. According to the second operation table 116b, the round game in the same manner as the first operation table 116a is executed four times. In addition, the number of opening / closing of the special winning opening 18 and the interval time during execution of each round game are set to the same contents as the first operation table 116a.
In this special game, the player can obtain a prize ball with an expected value smaller than that of the special game when the special symbol X1 is determined.

The game state setting table 117 is for setting a game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high probability short-time gaming state regardless of whether the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined. Is set. In addition, the number of times of continuing the high probability gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “high probability number”) and the number of times of continuing the short time gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “short time number”) are both set to 100 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the high-probability short-time gaming state continues until the jackpot lottery result is derived 100 times. In addition, when the jackpot is won while the game state continues, the high-accuracy count and the short-time count are set again. Therefore, after the special game is over, a high probability short-time gaming state is set, and if all of the 100 lottery results are lost without winning a big win while the gaming state continues, the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state. Will be.

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

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

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

The winning determination random number determination table 118 is used for determining whether or not the winning symbol is a normal symbol lottery. As shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the winning determination random number determination table 118 is referred to in the non-short game state. The non-time reduction determination table 118a and the time reduction determination table 118b referred to in the time reduction gaming state are provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one winning decision random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. If the game state at the time when the normal symbol lottery is performed is the non-short-time game state, the non-time-short determination table 118a is selected, and the normal state is determined based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected non-short-time determination table 118a. A lottery of symbols is performed. In addition, if the game state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is the short-time game state, the short-time determination table 118b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is based on the acquired hit-determined random number and the selected short-time determination table 118b. Is done.

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

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

The normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 is for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol. The fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is associated with the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol. Then, as described above, when the normal symbol lottery is performed by passing the game ball through the gate 20, based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119, the variation pattern of the normal symbol (that is, the variation time of the normal symbol). ) Is determined.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, The symbol variation time is determined to be 0.6 seconds. When the variation time of the normal symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 5) blinks during the determined variation time of the normal symbol. When the winning symbol is determined by lottery of the normal symbols, the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on. When the lost symbol is determined as lost, the normal symbol display device 32 is Turns off.

The second start winning opening opening control table 120 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is lit, the movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 opens and closes in a manner defined in the second starting winning opening opening control table 120. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is the non-short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 18, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × one time) 2 The movable piece 16b of the start winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 18, the start winning port solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times), so that the second starting winning port is set. The 16 movable pieces 16b are released for a total of 2.4 seconds.

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

(Outline of processing in pachinko machine P)
Next, an outline of processing executed on the main control board 100 as the above-described special figure game, general figure game, and special game progress will be described using a flowchart.
First, the main process of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes main processing shown in the flowchart of FIG.

In step 100, the main CPU 101 executes an initialization process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, the main CPU 101 updates the initial value update random number for winning symbol random numbers that is referred to when the winning symbol random number is updated. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value of the winning symbol random number. That is, the winning symbol random number is updated using the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at the time of starting the update as an initial value. When this random number range is made one round, the winning symbol random number initial value update random number at that time is used as the initial value, and the winning symbol random number is continuously updated. Then, the process proceeds to next step 102.

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

Next, the initialization process of step 100 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 130, the main CPU 101 reads a startup program from the main ROM 102 and is necessary for executing various processes at the time of power failure recovery (when the power switch is turned on or when it recovers from an unexpected power failure). Execute initial setting processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 131.
In step 131, the main CPU 101 sets a power interruption monitoring time, which is a standby time until the execution of the above-described various processes is started after power interruption recovery, in the power interruption monitoring time timer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 132.

In step 132, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a power interruption occurrence signal is detected. When it is determined that the power interruption occurrence signal is detected, the process returns to step 131. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power interruption occurrence signal is not detected, the process proceeds to the next step 133.
In step 133, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the power interruption monitoring time set in step 131 described above has elapsed. And when it determines with not having passed, it returns to step 132. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 134. Note that the power interruption monitoring time timer employs a subtraction timer, and every time the above-described power interruption occurrence signal detection determination is executed, the timer counter is decremented by 1 and when it becomes 0, the power interruption monitoring is performed. It is determined that time has passed.

In step 134, the main CPU 101 permits access to the main RAM 103. By performing this process, various data can be stored in the main RAM 103 and various data can be read (loaded) from the main RAM 103 thereafter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 135.
In step 135, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a reset process condition is satisfied. That is, whether the power was turned on (power switch was turned on) while the reset switch provided on the power supply board was operated, or the stored data in the main RAM 103 and the recovery from the unexpected power failure when the power failure occurred It is confirmed whether or not there is a mismatch with the data stored in the main RAM 103 at the time. Then, when the power is turned on while the reset switch is operated, or when the stored data is inconsistent, it is determined that the conditions for the reset process are satisfied. On the other hand, when the power is turned on without operating the reset switch, or when the data stored in the main RAM 103 is recovered from an unexpected power failure without causing any inconsistency, it is determined that the reset processing condition is not satisfied. To do.
If it is determined that the reset processing condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step 138. On the other hand, if it is determined that the conditions for the reset process are satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 136.

In step 136, the main CPU 101 executes a reset process (that is, clearing stored data in the main RAM 103). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 137.
In step 137, the main CPU 101 transmits a RAM clear command indicating that the reset process has been executed to the firing / dispensing control board 200 and the sub-control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to Step 140.

Further, in step 138 which proceeds when it is determined in step 135 that the reset processing condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 101 maintains the stored data in the main RAM 103 before the occurrence of power interruption and clears some data. . Then, the process proceeds to next Step 139.
In step 139, the main CPU 101 transmits a power interruption return command indicating that the power supply has been recovered from the power interruption to the firing / dispensing control board 200 and the sub control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 140.

In step 140, the main CPU 101 transmits a command indicating the contents of data necessary for controlling the effect at the time of power interruption recovery to the sub-control board 300. Then, the initialization process ends.
Here, as a command transmitted to the sub-control board 300 at the time of power recovery, a first special figure hold number designation command indicating the first special figure hold number and a second special figure hold number designation indicating the second special figure hold number are provided. Command, launch position designation command indicating the direction of game ball launch (ie, right strike or left strike), execution phase designation command indicating the execution phase of special figure related control processing described later, and demonstration display when power failure occurs A customer waiting designation command indicating that the state (so-called customer waiting state) has occurred.

Next, the power interruption saving process of the main control board 100 will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the voltage of the supplied power becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, the main process of the main control board 100 is interrupted and the power interruption saving process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 21 is executed. .

In step 150, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a power interruption occurrence signal is detected. If it is determined that the power interruption occurrence signal is detected, the process proceeds to step 152. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power interruption occurrence signal is not detected, the process proceeds to the next step 151.
In step 151, the main CPU 101 performs processing for permitting an interrupt. Then, the power interruption saving process is terminated.

Further, in step 152 which proceeds when it is determined in step 150 that the power interruption occurrence signal is detected, the main CPU 101 prohibits access to the main RAM 103. By performing this process, it becomes impossible to store various data in the main RAM 103 and read (load) various data from the main RAM 103, and the stored data in the main RAM 103 is retained. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 153.
In step 153, the main CPU 101 sets the power interruption monitoring time in the power interruption monitoring time timer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 154.

In step 154, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a power interruption occurrence signal is detected. If it is determined that the power interruption occurrence signal is detected, the process returns to step 153. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power interruption occurrence signal is not detected, the process proceeds to the next step 155.
In step 155, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the power interruption monitoring time set in step 153 described above has elapsed. And when it determines with not having passed, it returns to step 154. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time has elapsed, the power interruption saving process is terminated, and the initialization process described above is executed. The determination of the elapse of the power interruption monitoring time is performed in the same manner as the determination in the above-described initialization process.
In addition, when the power interruption occurs, the operation of the pachinko machine P is stopped while the above-described steps 153 to 155 are looped.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Outline of setting of stand information)
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, setting of whether or not the game using the game system S can be executed (whether or not the game system S is used) and the date and time (year, month) for the RTC 304 are set. , Day, hour, minute, second) can be set. Hereinafter, these settings will be described.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the power is turned on while the reset switch provided on the power supply board is operated, the data stored in the main RAM 103 is cleared and initialized. Reset processing is executed. Along with this reset process, the sub-control board 300 performs a sub-reset process that clears the data stored in the sub-RAM 303 or displays a predetermined initial screen on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21. Executed. Furthermore, the audio output device 10 outputs a sound indicating that the sub-reset process has been performed until a predetermined reset notification time (31 seconds in this embodiment) elapses after the sub-reset process is executed. At the same time, an LED (not shown) built in the operation button 9b emits light in a predetermined color (green in this embodiment), so that the operation button 9b is turned on.

Then, when the operation button 9b is pressed continuously for a predetermined set time (5 seconds in this embodiment) between the execution of the sub-reset process and the elapse of a predetermined notification time, the effect display device The display unit 21a 21 displays a table information setting screen for setting the above-described table information (see FIG. 39A).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the content of the operation input for displaying the stand information setting screen (that is, the operation button 9b is continuously pressed for a predetermined set time until the notification time elapses). ) Is not notified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the content of the operation input described above may be notified by display on the effect display device 21 or sound output from the sound output device 10.
In this table information setting screen, items “setting of game system use”, “date and time setting”, and “end” are displayed as shown in FIG. Then, by pressing the cross key 28 in the vertical direction, the cursor displayed on the table information setting screen is aligned with any item (select any item) and the operation button 9b is pressed to select the item. A function based on the selected item is executed.

When “setting of game system use” is selected on the table information setting screen, a use setting screen for setting whether or not to use the game system S is displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 (FIG. 39 ( b)).
In this usage setting screen, items “valid” and “invalid” are displayed as shown in FIG. Then, by pressing the cross key 28 in the left-right direction, the cursor is set to “valid” and the operation button 9b is pressed, so that a game using the game system S can be executed (use of the game system S is enabled). Set to That is, when this setting is made, if the operation button 9b is pressed during standby, the use menu screen (see FIG. 2A) of the gaming system S is displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21. Thus, it is possible to execute a game using the game system S such as input of main character information and BGM information, execution of an effect based on the input, and output of game history information.
On the other hand, when the user places the cursor on “invalid” and presses the operation button 9b, the game system S is set so that a game using the game system S cannot be executed (use of the game system S is disabled). That is, when this setting is performed, even if the operation button 9b is pressed during standby, the use menu screen of the gaming system S is not displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21, and the gaming system S is used. The game you have played cannot be executed.
When each setting described above is performed by pressing the operation button 9b, the currently used setting screen is cleared, and the stand information setting screen is displayed.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in the initial state, the use of the game system S is set to be valid. In the initial state, not the setting for enabling the use of the gaming system S but the setting for disabling the use of the gaming system S may be made.

Further, when “date and time setting” is selected on the stand information setting screen, a date and time setting screen for setting the date and time for the RTC 304 is displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 (see FIG. 39C). .
In this date / time setting screen, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), the date and time (“year”, “month”, “day”, “hour”, “minute”, “second”) currently set are displayed. The contents are displayed. Then, by pressing the cross key 28 in the left-right direction, the cursor is moved to the position where the setting is performed (the item to be set is selected), and the position where the cursor is moved by pressing the cross key 28 in the vertical direction The contents of can be changed.
In addition, on the date and time setting screen, items “setting” and “cancel” are displayed as shown in FIG. Then, after making the above-described change, when the cross key 28 is pressed in the left-right direction, the cursor is set to “set” and the operation button 9b is pressed, the date and time is set for the RTC 304 according to the changed content. On the other hand, when the cursor is moved to “Cancel” and the operation button 9b is pressed, the date and time is not set for the RTC 304 according to the changed content, and the content before the change is maintained.
Then, when each of the above-described processes is performed by pressing the operation button 9b, the displayed date / time setting screen is cleared and the table information setting screen is displayed.

Further, when “End” is selected on the table information setting screen, the displayed table information setting screen is cleared, and the setting of the table information is ended.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, not only when “End” is selected on the stand information setting screen, but also when the cross key 28 or the operation button 9b is not operated, 3 minutes), and when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 and the special symbol variation display is started, the displayed base information The setting screen is cleared and the setting of the base information is completed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the above-mentioned base information can be set with the power-on that can be performed only by a store clerk or the like of the game hall and cannot be performed by the player. It is like that. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player information is erroneously changed while the player is playing and the pachinko machine P does not operate as originally set.

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

  For example, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, during the special symbol variation display, a variation effect that notifies the result of the jackpot lottery by the display mode of the effect symbol 50 is executed. In this variation effect, a variation display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21. Then, the player is notified of the result of the jackpot lottery by the combination of the effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed after the variable display (stop display mode).

Specifically, after the start of the special symbol variation display, the variation display of all the production symbols 50 is started from the state where all the production symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 40A and 40B). Then, the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as the first stop symbol) located on the left side, the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as the second stop symbol) located on the right side, the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as the third stop symbol) located in the center. The display is stopped in the order of symbols) (see FIGS. 40C to 40E).
If the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 40E). That is, when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, it is informed that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
On the other hand, when the winning lottery result is lost, although not particularly illustrated, all the effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol. That is, when at least one effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other effect symbols 50, it is notified that the result of the jackpot lottery is lost.

  Moreover, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a variation effect mode, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol and the second stop symbol, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed in different symbols. A reach variation pattern in which the stop symbol is stopped and displayed in the same symbol (so-called reach display is performed) is provided. Each of these variation effect modes has a plurality of modes, and each mode is set with various variations, display contents of the effect symbol 50, and the like.

Although not particularly illustrated, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, various variation effect determination tables for determining the variation effect mode are stored in the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300. The sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the change mode command and the change pattern command transmitted from the main control board 100 to select a change effect determination table corresponding to a predetermined condition, and within a predetermined numerical range. A production random number (first half variation production random number, second half variation production random number) is acquired (for example, 0 to 249). Based on the selected variation effect determination table, the variation mode command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the variation pattern command, and the obtained effect random numbers (first half variation effect random number, second half variation effect random number) The aspect of is determined.
Specifically, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the aspect of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the aspect (reach) of the second half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern command. The presence / absence of development effects, etc.) is determined. Thereby, the change effect based on the determined mode is executed in the effect display device 21.

  Although not shown in particular, when the setting for enabling the use of the gaming system S is made, when a predetermined input operation is performed and the main character information stored in the server SV is input, A specific variation effect is executed in a manner based on the main character information. For example, a cut-in display or the like by the selected main character is performed during a specific variation effect.

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

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

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

In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 executes a reset notification in-process, which is a process while notifying that the sub reset process has been executed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.
In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 executes a base information setting process that is a process related to the setting of the base information. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2104.

In step 2104, the sub CPU 301 executes usage menu screen processing that is processing related to the usage menu screen of the gaming system S. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2105.
In step 2105, the sub CPU 301 sends commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to an image control board (not shown), a sound control board (not shown), and an illumination control board (not shown). It is transmitted to various control boards (not particularly shown). Then, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is finished.

Next, the RAM clear command reception process executed when the RAM clear command is received in the command analysis process in step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the RAM clear command is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 in the main control board 100 in step 137 of the initialization process.
In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 executes a sub reset process for clearing data stored in the sub RAM 303, displaying a predetermined initial screen, and the like. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 sets a reset notification time (31 seconds in this embodiment) for notifying that the sub reset process has been performed in the reset notification time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2202.

In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 sets a reset notification command for notifying that the sub reset process has been performed in the transmission buffer. The reset notification command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in the above-described step 2105, and the control board 9b outputs a sound indicating that the sub-reset processing has been performed on these control boards. Control related to lighting and the like is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2203.
In step 2203, the sub CPU 301 turns on a reset notification flag indicating that the notification of the sub reset process is being performed. Then, the RAM clear command reception process ends.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the start winning command reception processing executed when the starting winning command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the start winning command is stored in step 508 of the first start winning port detection process or step 608 of the second start winning port detection process in the main control board 100, and then output in step 208. It is transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the control process.
In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a base information setting flag indicating that base information is being set is on. When it is determined that the base information setting flag is not on (that is, it is off), the start winning command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the table information setting flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 sets a clear command for clearing the table information setting screen displayed on the display unit 21 a of the effect display device 21 in the transmission buffer. The clear command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2105 described above, and control related to clearing the table information setting screen is performed on these control boards. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2302.

  In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 turns off the base information setting flag. Then, the start winning command reception process ends.

Next, of the command analysis process in step 2101 described above, the variable mode command reception process executed when a variable mode command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the change mode command is stored in step 911 of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.
In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 obtains the effect random number (first half mode determination random number) updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2401.

In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 determines the first half aspect of the variation effect based on the first half aspect determination random number acquired in step 2400, the variation effect determination table for determining the variation effect aspect, and the received variation mode command. To decide. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.
In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 sets the first half variation effect execution command corresponding to the first half aspect of the variation effect determined in step 2401 described above in the transmission buffer. The first-half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in the above-described step 2105, and the first half portion of the variation effect is executed on these control boards based on the received first-half variation effect execution command. Will be. Then, the variable mode command reception process is terminated.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation pattern command reception processing that is executed when a variation pattern command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the variation pattern command is stored in step 911 of the variation effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.
In step 2500, the sub CPU 301 obtains the effect random number (second half mode determination random number) updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2501.

In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a use flag indicating that the use of the gaming system S is valid is on. If it is determined that the usage flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to step 2503. On the other hand, if it is determined that the use flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 2502.
In step 2502, the sub CPU 301 acquires main character information stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 when the use of the gaming system S is started. Note that when the use of the gaming system S has not been started, no particular processing is performed here. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2503.

In step 2503, the sub CPU 301 determines the latter half aspect determination random number acquired in step 2500 described above, the variation effect determination table for determining the aspect of the change effect, the received variation pattern command, and the main character information in step 2502 described above. Is acquired, the aspect of the second half of the variation effect is determined based on the main character information. In addition, when main character information is acquired, the aspect in which the cut-in display by the main character corresponding to the information is performed may be determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2504.
In step 2504, the sub CPU 301 sets the second half variation effect execution command corresponding to the second half aspect of the variation effect determined in step 2503 described above in the transmission buffer. The second half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2105, and the second half portion of the variation effect is executed on these control boards based on the received second half variation effect execution command. Will be. Then, the variation pattern command reception process ends.

Next, the process during reset notification in step 2102 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the reset notification flag is on. If it is determined that the reset notification flag is not on (that is, it is off), the reset notification processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reset notification flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2601.
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the reset notification time set in the reset notification time timer counter in step 2201 described above has elapsed. If it is determined that the reset notification time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step 2606. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reset notification time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 2602.

In step 2602, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the time that the operation button 9 b is continuously pressed has reached a predetermined set time (5 seconds in this embodiment). If it is determined that the set time has not been reached, the reset notification process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set time has been reached, the process proceeds to the next step 2603.
In step 2603, the sub CPU 301 sets a stand information setting screen display command for displaying a stand information setting screen on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 in the transmission buffer. The table information setting screen display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2105 described above, and control related to the display of the table information setting screen is performed on these control boards. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2604.

In step 2604, the sub CPU 301 turns on the base information setting flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2605.
In step 2605, the sub CPU 301 sets the non-operation time (3 minutes in this embodiment) to the non-operation time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2606.

In step 2606, the sub CPU 301 sets a reset notification clear command in the transmission buffer for ending the notification that the sub reset process has been performed. The reset notification clear command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in step 2105 described above, and control related to the end of the notification is performed in these control boards. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2607.
In step 2607, the sub CPU 301 turns off the reset notification flag. Then, the reset notification in-process is terminated.

Next, the base information setting process in step 2103 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2700, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the table information setting flag is on. If it is determined that the table information setting flag is not on, the table information setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the table information setting flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 2701.
In step 2701, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the non-operation time set in the non-operation time timer counter has elapsed. If it is determined that the non-operation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step 2714. On the other hand, if it is determined that the non-operation time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step 2702.

In step 2702, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a usage setting flag indicating that usage of the gaming system S is being set is ON. If it is determined that the usage setting flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to step 2704. On the other hand, if it is determined that the usage setting flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 2703.
In step 2703, the sub CPU 301 executes usage setting processing for setting usage of the gaming system S. Then, the base information setting process ends.

Further, in step 2704 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2702 that the use setting flag is not on, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the date / time setting flag indicating that the date / time is being set is on. If it is determined that the date / time setting flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to step 2706. On the other hand, if it is determined that the date / time setting flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 2705.
In step 2705, the sub CPU 301 executes a date and time setting process for setting the date and time. Then, the base information setting process ends.

Further, in step 2706 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2704 that the date / time setting flag is not ON, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the setting for using the gaming system S is selected on the table information setting screen. If it is determined that the setting for using the gaming system S is not selected, the process proceeds to step 2709. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting for using the gaming system S has been selected, the process proceeds to the next step 2707.
In step 2707, the sub CPU 301 sets a use setting screen display command for displaying a use setting screen on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 in the transmission buffer. The usage setting screen display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2105, and control related to the display of the usage setting screen is performed on these control boards. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2708.

In step 2708, the sub CPU 301 turns on the usage setting flag. Then, the process proceeds to Step 2712.
Further, in step 2709 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2706 that the setting for using the gaming system S has not been selected, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the date and time setting has been selected on the table information setting screen. . If it is determined that the date and time setting is not selected, the process proceeds to step 2713. On the other hand, if it is determined that the date and time setting has been selected, the process proceeds to the next step 2710.

In step 2710, the sub CPU 301 sets a date / time setting screen display command for displaying a date / time setting screen on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 in the transmission buffer. The date / time setting screen display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2105, and control related to the display of the date / time setting screen is performed in these control boards. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2711.
In step 2711, the sub CPU 301 turns on the date / time setting flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2712.

In step 2712, the sub CPU 301 sets the non-operation time in the non-operation time timer counter. If the time is being measured, a new non-operation time is set. That is, the non-operation time is reset. Then, the base information setting process ends.
Further, in step 2713, which proceeds when it is determined in step 2709 that date / time setting is not selected, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the end is selected in the table information setting screen. If it is determined that the end is not selected, the base information setting process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the end is selected, the process proceeds to the next step 2714.

In step 2714, the sub CPU 301 sets a clear command in the transmission buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2715.
In step 2715, the sub CPU 301 turns off the base information setting flag. Then, the base information setting process ends.

Next, the use setting process of step 2703 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2800, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the cross key 28 has been operated. If it is determined that the cross key 28 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step 2802. On the other hand, if it is determined that the cross key 28 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 2801.
In step 2801, the sub CPU 301 sets a display switching command for switching display corresponding to the operation of the cross key 28 in the transmission buffer. The display switching command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2105, and control related to switching of the display of the usage setting screen based on the operation of the cross key 28 is performed on these control boards. . Then, the process proceeds to Step 2808.

In step 2802, which proceeds when it is determined in step 2800 that the cross key 28 has not been operated, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation button 9b has been pressed. If it is determined that the operation button 9b has not been pressed, the use setting process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation button 9b has been pressed, the process proceeds to the next step 2803.
In step 2803, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the cursor is set to “valid” on the usage setting screen. If it is determined that the cursor is not positioned on “valid” (that is, the cursor is positioned on “invalid”), the process proceeds to step 2805. On the other hand, if it is determined that the cursor is set to “valid”, the process proceeds to the next step 2804.

In step 2804, the sub CPU 301 turns on the use flag. Then, the process proceeds to Step 2806.
Further, in step 2805 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2803 that the cursor is not positioned on “valid”, the sub CPU 301 turns off the use flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2806.

In step 2806, the sub CPU 301 sets a table information setting screen display command in the transmission buffer. Thereby, the control regarding the display of the table information setting screen is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2807.
In step 2807, the sub CPU 301 turns off the usage setting flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2808.

  In step 2808, the sub CPU 301 sets the non-operation time in the non-operation time timer counter. If the time is being measured, a new non-operation time is set. That is, the non-operation time is reset. Then, the usage setting process ends.

Next, the date / time setting process of step 2705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 2900, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the cross key 28 has been operated. If it is determined that the cross key 28 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step 2902. On the other hand, if it is determined that the cross key 28 has been operated, the process proceeds to the next step 2901.
In step 2901, the sub CPU 301 sets a display switching command for switching the display corresponding to the operation of the cross key 28 in the transmission buffer. As a result, control relating to the display switching of the date / time setting screen based on the operation of the cross key 28 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 2907.

Further, in step 2902 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2900 that the cross key 28 has not been operated, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation button 9b has been pressed. And when it determines with the operation button 9b not being pressed down, a date setting process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation button 9b has been pressed, the process proceeds to the next step 2903.
In step 2903, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the cursor is positioned on “setting” on the date / time setting screen. If it is determined that the cursor is not positioned on “setting” (that is, the cursor is positioned on “cancel”), the process proceeds to step 2905. On the other hand, if it is determined that the cursor is positioned on “setting”, the process proceeds to the next step 2904.

In step 2904, the sub CPU 301 sets the contents of the date and time displayed on the date and time setting screen at that time to the RTC 304. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2905.
In step 2905, the sub CPU 301 sets a table information setting screen display command in the transmission buffer. Thereby, the control regarding the display of the table information setting screen is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2906.

In step 2906, the sub CPU 301 turns off the date / time setting flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2907.
In step 2907, the sub CPU 301 sets the non-operation time in the non-operation time timer counter. If the time is being measured, a new non-operation time is set. That is, the non-operation time is reset. Then, the date / time setting process ends.

Next, the use menu screen process of step 2104 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 3000, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current time is waiting. And when it determines with not being on standby, a use menu screen process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the apparatus is on standby, the process proceeds to step 3001.
In step 3001, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation button 9b has been pressed. And when it determines with the operation button 9b not being pressed down, a use menu screen process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation button 9b has been pressed, the process proceeds to the next step 3002.

In step 3002, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the usage flag is on. If it is determined that the usage flag is not on, the usage menu screen processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the usage flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 3003.
In step 3003, the sub CPU 301 sets a use menu screen display command for displaying the use menu screen of the game system S on the display unit 21 a of the effect display device 21 in the transmission buffer. The use menu screen display command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in step 2105 described above, and control related to the display of the use menu screen is performed on these control boards. Then, the use menu screen process is terminated.

Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, the display information setting screen is displayed when the operation button 9b is continuously pressed for a predetermined set time during the notification that the sub-reset process has been performed. However, the operation for displaying the table information setting screen is not limited to this. For example, after pressing the cross key 28 in a predetermined pattern, the operation button 9b may be pressed, or the operation button 9b may be pressed while the cross key 28 is pressed in a predetermined direction. Moreover, it is good also as operation using another input operation apparatus.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the use / non-use of the gaming system S and the date / time for the RTC 304 can be set on the table information setting screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, if a function for adjusting the volume of the sound output from the audio output device 10 (speaker) is installed, it may be possible to set whether or not to use the volume adjusting function. When the luminance adjustment function 23 (lamp) is installed, it may be possible to set whether to use this luminance adjustment function.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the stand information setting screen is displayed on the effect display device 21 on which various effects such as a variable effect and an initial screen are displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, other display devices may be provided in addition to the effect display device 21, and the stand information setting screen may be displayed on another display device.
Note that the above-described modifications can be combined with each other as much as possible.

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

  Note that the operation button 9b in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the operation means of the present invention. Further, the state in which the sub-reset process in the above-described embodiment is performed corresponds to a specific state that can occur when the power supply of the present invention is turned on. In addition, the audio output device 10 in the above-described embodiment, the LEDs provided on the operation buttons 9b, and the sub CPU 301 that executes the process of step 2202 correspond to a state notification unit of the present invention. Further, the presence / absence of use of the gaming system S and the date and time set in the RTC 304 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the base information related to the internal setting of the gaming machine of the present invention. Further, the table information setting screen in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the setting screen of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301 that executes the processing of steps 2602 to 2603 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the display control means of the present invention. In addition, pressing the operation button 9b for 5 seconds or longer in the above-described embodiment corresponds to an input operation for displaying the setting screen of the present invention. In addition, pressing the operation button 9b in a state where the cursor is placed on the “end” item displayed on the setting screen in the above-described embodiment corresponds to an input operation for ending the display of the setting screen of the present invention. To do. Further, the first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 in the above-described embodiment correspond to the start area of the present invention. In addition, whether or not the game system S is used in the above-described embodiment can store and output game history information related to the game execution result of the present invention and is stored in the server SV via the information terminal device T. This corresponds to the presence or absence of a function that can input the game history information, and can execute an effect executed with the progress of the game based on the input game history information.

S gaming system SV server T information terminal device P pachinko machine 21 effect display device 100 main control board 101 main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
300 Sub control board 301 Sub CPU
302 Sub ROM
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Claims (5)

An operation means capable of a predetermined input operation;
State notifying means for notifying that it is in a specific state that can occur when the power is turned on;
Display control means for controlling display of a setting screen for setting the base information relating to the internal setting of the gaming machine,
The display control means includes
The setting screen is displayed when an input operation for displaying the setting screen is performed by the operation unit while the state notification unit is informing that the specific state is in effect. To play. The display control means includes
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display of the setting screen is terminated when an input operation for ending the display of the setting screen is performed by the operation unit. The display control means includes
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display of the setting screen is terminated when a predetermined non-operation time elapses without performing an input operation by the operation means. A game area where game balls can flow down,
A starting area provided in the gaming area,
The display control means includes
4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein when the game ball enters the start area, the display of the setting screen is terminated. The gaming machine is
The game history information related to the game execution result can be stored and output, and the game history information stored in the server can be input via the information terminal device, and the progress of the game is based on the input game history information. It is possible to set the presence or absence of a function that can execute the performance that is executed along with,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein the presence or absence of the function can be set on the setting screen.

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