JP2018094027A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine preventing lowering of a player's interest in a specific performance and capable of sustaining the player's expectation for the specific performance.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: intra-game performance execution means for executing an intra-game performance at prescribed execution timing; and specific performance execution means for executing a specific performance that executes a display of counting down a specific performance execution time from prescribed start timing to execution timing. When the specific performance execution time is less than a display upper limit time to be displayed by the predetermined number of display digits, the game machine can execute a specific performance with the specific performance execution time defined as a start value, when it exceeds the display upper limit time, execute a specific performance with a time of a part corresponding to the number of display digits out of the specific performance execution time, defined as the start value, and, after termination of the specific performance, execute a specific performance, with the display upper limit time defined as the start value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 41

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine capable of producing an effect as the game progresses.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this kind, a lottery of lottery has been performed in response to the entry of a gaming ball into the starting area provided in the gaming area, and when winning the jackpot, a special game that can earn many prize balls is executed What is done is known. In such a gaming machine, a variation effect that informs the result of the jackpot lottery is executed, and an image such as a predetermined still image or a video is displayed during the variation effect in order to suggest the degree of expectation of the jackpot winning prize. In general, a notice effect or a reach development effect is performed.
Further, in recent years, it is an effect suggesting execution of a jackpot lottery result in the above-described variation effect, a notice effect, a reach development effect, etc., and a notification of the result of the above jackpot lottery from a predetermined start point, There has also been devised a gaming machine capable of executing a specific effect (timer effect) that displays a countdown with a timer image as time elapses until a notice effect, reach development effect, or the like is executed (see Patent Documents 1 and 2). ). According to such a gaming machine, the specific effect is set to be easily executed when the big win is won, and when the countdown display by the specific effect ends, the expectation effect and reach of the big win are high. Since the development effects are executed, the player's expectation for the notice effect and the reach development effect, and the player's expectation for the big win are increased only by executing the specific effect. And the interest of the player can be improved.

JP 2008-061767 A JP2013-000140A

However, in the gaming machine as described above, the time to be counted down is determined for each execution target of the specific effect (notification of the result of the jackpot lottery, execution of the notice effect, reach development effect, etc.) and the start time of the specific effect. Is done. Therefore, if you experience a specific effect over and over, it is relatively easy to guess which effect will be executed when the countdown display ends, based on the countdown time displayed when the specific effect starts. It will end up. As a result, there is a fear that the interest of the player with respect to the specific performance is reduced.
In addition, in the gaming machine as described above, for example, an effect that is executed at a relatively early stage of the fluctuating effect and the expectation degree of winning the jackpot is not so high may be an execution target of the specific effect. Then, in the case where the countdown time displayed when the specific effect is started is short, an effect that is not so high in the expectation of winning the jackpot as described above is the execution target of the specific effect. As a result, there was a problem that the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot could not be sufficiently increased even though the specific performance was executed.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made under the circumstances described above, and provides a gaming machine capable of sustaining a sense of expectation for a specific effect while preventing the player's interest in the specific effect from deteriorating. With the goal.

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

  (1) A gaming machine (pachinko machine P) according to the present invention is a game control means (main CPU 101) for controlling the progress of a game, and an effect performed along with the progress of the game, at a predetermined execution timing An in-game effect execution means (sub CPU 301) for executing an in-game effect (reach-up effect, cut-in effect, switching to jackpot notification, jackpot type suggestion effect) for providing suggestions and notifications regarding the game, and a predetermined start timing Specific effect execution means (sub CPU301) for executing a specific effect (timer effect) for displaying to count down a specific effect execution time (timer effect execution time) that is a time from (timer effect start timing) to the execution timing. The specific effect executing means is configured to display the specific effect execution time according to a predetermined number of display digits. When the displayable upper limit time, which is the upper limit time to be displayed, is less than or equal to the displayable upper limit time, it is possible to execute a specific effect with the specific effect execution time as a start value, and the specific effect execution time is the displayable upper limit time When the specified effect is exceeded, the specific effect is executed with the time corresponding to the number of display digits as the start value of the specific effect execution time. A specific effect as a start value can be executed.

  In the present invention, a predetermined number of display digits is determined in either case where the specific effect execution time is equal to or shorter than the displayable upper limit time and when the specific effect execution time exceeds the displayable upper limit time. When the time corresponding to the part matches, the start value of the countdown display at the time when the specific effect is started coincides. Therefore, since it is difficult to accurately grasp the specific performance execution time at the time when the specific performance is started, it is also difficult to recognize the in-game performance that is executed when the predetermined execution timing is reached. . As a result, it is possible to prevent the player's interest in the specific performance from deteriorating and to maintain a sense of expectation for the specific performance.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the gaming machine which can maintain the expectation with respect to a specific effect can be provided, preventing the interest of the player with respect to a specific effect falling.

It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external appearance perspective view of the state which opened the front door of the pachinko machine. It is the front schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot decision random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit design random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach group determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern lottery table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric accessory operating table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd start winning opening release control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the sensor detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 1st start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 2nd start winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure related control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special game completion | finish process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the common figure relevant control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process after the normal symbol stop in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the movable piece control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a time chart which shows the flow of execution of the second half part of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation production determination table of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the jackpot classification suggestion production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the timer effect of a pachinko machine. It is a time chart which shows the flow of execution of the timer effect of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the timer performance execution determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the start timing determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the timer effect execution time data table of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the change mode command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern command reception process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer effect setting process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer production start process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer effect control process in the sub control board of a pachinko machine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in this game area 12, there are a windmill and a large number of nails for irregularly flowing the game ball, a general winning port 14 through which the game ball can enter, and a start. The first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 as areas, a gate 20 through which a game ball can pass, an attacker device 17 that operates by satisfying predetermined conditions, and guides the game ball outside the game area 12 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. 3, the general winning opening 14 is provided in the lower left part of the gaming area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.
In addition, the number of installed general winning ports 14 and the installation position are not particularly limited.

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

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

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, 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. 3, the gate 20 is provided above the second start winning opening 16. When the game ball passes through the gate 20, a lottery of normal symbols, which will be described later, is performed. And when the result of the said lottery is a win, the movable piece 16b provided in the above-mentioned 2nd start winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 3, the attacker device 17 is provided below the 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. 3, 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 entered. I can't do it.
In this way, the game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and the game balls flowing down the second game area 12b pass through the gate 20, It is possible to enter the starting prize opening 16 and enter the big prize opening 18.

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect display device 21 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 12. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21. 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.

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. 1).
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. . 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.
The production operation device 9 is not limited to the operation dial 9a, the operation button 9b, or the like, and may be provided with a cross key or the like that allows input in the vertical and horizontal directions. In addition, the effect operation device 9 such as the operation dial 9a and the operation button 9b may be provided, and the above-described cross key may be provided separately.

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 is connected to the launch / payout control board 200 and the sub control board 300, and the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending control board 400. Yes.
Further, the main control board 100 and the launch / payout control board 200 are connected to an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game hall). Has been.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the launch / payout control board 200 controls both the launching of the game balls and the payout of the prize balls. However, the board (launch control) Substrate) and a substrate (payout control substrate) for controlling the payout of prize balls may be provided separately.
Further, although not particularly illustrated, a power supply board is connected to each board provided in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. This power supply board is provided with a backup power supply. When the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the pachinko machine P becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, it is determined that the power is cut off, and a power cut signal is output to the main control board 100. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The saucer full tank detection sensor 7a is provided at a predetermined position of the saucer 7, and when a predetermined amount or more of game balls to be paid out as prize balls are stored in the tray 7 and become full, the stored game balls are The predetermined position is reached, and the detection signal is output to the firing / dispensing control board 200. Then, while the stored game ball reaches the above-mentioned predetermined position, the detection signal is continuously output to the launch / payout control board 200. 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.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the pan 7 is full, a pan full error occurs, and when the pan 7 is released, the pan full error is cancelled. ing.

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. 4, 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 a game ball lending control board 400, A card return switch 37a that detects a pressing operation of the card return button 37 is connected.

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

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect executed during a game or standby.
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub control board 300 includes a sub CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes, a control program for executing an effect, and a sub ROM 302 that stores data and tables necessary for the execution of the effect. And is connected so as to be able to communicate from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300 in one direction.

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 is connected.

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

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

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

(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. This is done based on various tables for doing so.
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 winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, random numbers are acquired for the random numbers described above, and each random number 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. 5A and 5B, 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. 5A, according to the low probability determination table 110a, it is determined that the jackpot decision random number is 10001 to 10220, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 10221 to 65535) are determined. ) Is determined to be lost. Accordingly, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1 / 297.8.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, when the jackpot determined random number is 10001 to 11119, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determined random numbers (0 to 10000, 11120). ˜65535), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is approximately 1 / 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 as jackpots in the low probability determination table 110a are set to be included in the jackpot determination random numbers (10001 to 11119) determined as jackpots in the high probability determination table 110b. Yes. That is, the jackpot determined random number determined to be a big hit in the low probability determination table 110a is also determined to be a big hit in the high probability determination table 110b.

The winning symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of the special symbol, and is referred to when the winning symbol is won by the first special symbol random number as shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (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, in the case where the jackpot is won by the above jackpot lottery, either the first start prize opening determination table 111a or the second start prize opening determination table 111b is hit according to the start winning opening where the game ball has entered. The symbol random number determination table 111 is selected, and the special symbol type is determined based on the acquired winning symbol random number and the selected winning symbol random number determination table 111.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, 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. 6 (a), according to the first start winning prize determination table 111a, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 29, the special symbol X1 is determined, 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. 6B, 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. 7A to 7C, if the gaming state is a non-short-time gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening 15 is lost. The reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in the case of the game, and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening 16 when the game state is the short-time game state and the game is lost The reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in the case of the above will be described, and description of the other reach group determination random number determination table 112 will be omitted.

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

Specifically, when the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the first start winning opening 15 is lost In the case where the first special figure hold number at the time of the lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a is selected, and the first special figure hold number at the lottery is 2 or more. The second determination table 112b is selected (see FIGS. 7A and 7B).
In addition, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number obtained by entering the game ball into the second start winning opening 16 is lost, the lottery When the number of second special figure reservations at that time is 0 to 3 (that is, whatever the number of second special figure reservations is), the third determination table 112c is selected (FIG. 7C). reference).

7A, according to the first determination table 112a, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 299, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 300 to When the second group is determined to be 8999, the fourth 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 The “fifth group” is determined.
As shown in FIG. 7B, according to the second determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 8999, the “second group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 9000 to 900 If it is 9899, the “fourth group” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9900-10006, the “fifth group” is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, 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 8999, the “third group” is determined, and if the reach group determination random number is 9000-10006, the “fifth 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. 8A to 8E, when the first group determination table 113a, which is referred to when the “first group” is determined, the “second group” is determined. Second group determination table 113b to be referred to, third group determination table 113c to be referred to when “third group” is determined, and fourth group to be referred to when “fourth group” is determined The determination table 113d for the fifth group, the determination table 113e for the fifth group that is referred to when the “fifth group” is determined will be described.

  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 When the “fifth group” is selected, the fifth group determination table 113e is selected (see FIGS. 8A to 8E).

As shown in FIG. 8A, according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, whatever the reach mode determination random number is). ), A variation mode number of “00H” (alphanumeric characters suffixed with “H” is expressed in hexadecimal, and so on), and the first variation table 114a is selected.
As shown in FIG. 8B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number of “00H” is determined. The second variation table 114b is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, according to the third group determination table 113c, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the variation mode number “00H” is determined, The third variation table 114c is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8D, according to the fourth group determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038, the fluctuation mode number “01H” is determined, The fourth variation table 114d is selected.
Further, as shown in FIG. 8E, according to the fifth group determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1799, the fluctuation mode number “02H” is determined, The fifth variation table 114e is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1800 to 2038, the variation mode number “03H” is determined and the fifth variation table 114e is selected.

In addition, a plurality of jackpot determination tables are provided for each game state at the time of winning the jackpot (that is, at the time of the jackpot lottery) and for each type of jackpot symbol determined when the jackpot is reached.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the first reference that is referred to when the special symbol X1 or X2 is determined in the non-short game state as the jackpot determination table. A jackpot determination table 113f and a second jackpot determination table 113g that is referred to when the special symbol X1 or X2 is determined in the short-time gaming state are provided.

  Then, 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 winning is selected, and the above-described determination for lose Similar to the determination based on the table, 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 or X2 is determined, the first jackpot determination table 113f is selected, and the jackpot is won in the short-time game state and the special symbol X1 or X2 is selected. Is determined, the second jackpot determination table 113g is selected (see FIGS. 9A and 9B).

As shown in FIG. 9A, according to the first jackpot determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the fluctuation mode number of “01H” is determined, The 30th variation table 114f is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 1299, the variation mode number of “02H” is determined and the 31st variation table 114g is selected. When the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 2038, the variation mode number of “03H” is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected.
As shown in FIG. 9B, according to the second jackpot determination table 113g, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 699, the variation mode number of “02H” is determined and the second When the 31st variation table 114g is selected and the reach mode determination random number is 700 to 1399, the variation mode number of “03H” is determined and the 32nd variation table 114h is selected, and the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 1400. In the case of 2038, the variation mode number of “04H” is determined and the 33rd variation table 114i is selected.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, a determination table for jackpot is provided for each of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot and the type of jackpot symbol, but the start winning prize in which the game ball has entered In consideration of the type of mouth, a determination table for jackpots may be provided for each of the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, the type of the start winning opening, and the type of 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. 10A to 10I, the first variation table 114a, the second variation table 114b, the third variation table 114c, which are determined when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, The fourth variation table 114d and the fifth variation table 114e, as well as the 30th variation table 114f, the 31st variation table 114g, the 32nd variation table 114h, and the 33rd variation determined when the jackpot lottery result is a big win. The table 114i will be described.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 249. Then, the variation pattern number is determined based on the acquired variation pattern random number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the variation mode number described above.
For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first variation table 114a, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249 (that is, whatever the variation pattern random number is), “00H”. The variation pattern number is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 10D, according to the fourth variation table 114d, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number “05H” is determined.

As shown in FIG. 10G, according to the 31st variation table 114g, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 249, the variation pattern number “A6H” is determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 10 (h), according to the 32nd variation table 114h, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 89, the variation pattern number “A6H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 90 to 90. In the case of H.249, the variation pattern number “A7H” is determined.
Similarly, according to the other variation pattern table 114, a predetermined variation pattern number is determined corresponding to the variation pattern random number (see FIG. 10).

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery as described above is performed at the start of variation (that is, at the start of variation display of a special symbol to be described later (at the start of variation production)), and the lottery lottery As a result of the jackpot lottery, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the gaming state and the number of holds (first special figure hold number, second special figure hold number) at the time of the jackpot lottery Is done. 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 operation table 116, a game state setting table 117, and the like as tables for performing the above-described various processes and special game control. Yes.

The variation time determination table 115 is for determining the variation time of the variation effect.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment uses the first variation time determination table in which the variation time of the first half of the variation effect corresponding to each variation mode number (hereinafter referred to as the first variation time) is defined as the variation time determination table 115. 115a and a second variation time determination table 115b in which the variation time of the latter half of the variation effect corresponding to each variation pattern number (hereinafter referred to as the latter variation time) is defined (FIGS. 11A and 11B). b)).

When the variation mode number is determined, the corresponding first variation time is determined based on the determined variation mode number and the first variation time determination table 115a. When the variation pattern number is determined, the corresponding latter variation time is determined based on the determined variation pattern number and the second variation time determination table 115b. The total value of the first-half variation time and the second-half variation time determined in this way corresponds to the entire variation time of the variation effect informing the lottery result.
Further, based on the determined variation time, 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) displays the variation of the special symbol. Is done. 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.

For example, when the determined variation mode number is “02H” and the variation pattern number is “06H”, the first half variation time of “15 seconds” is determined corresponding to the variation mode number “02H”, and the variation The second half fluctuation time of “60 seconds” is determined in correspondence with the pattern number “06H”. The total value of these “75 seconds (= 15 seconds + 60 seconds)” is the entire variation time of the variation effect, that is, the variation display time of the special symbol.
If the determined variation mode number is “03H” and the variation pattern number is “A7H”, the first half variation time of “30 seconds” is determined corresponding to the variation mode number “03H”. The second half variation time of “120 seconds” is determined in correspondence with the pattern number “A7H”. The total value of “150 seconds (= 30 seconds + 120 seconds)” is the entire variation time of the variation effect, that is, the variation display time of the special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, the fluctuation mode number of “00H” or “04H” has a first half fluctuation time of “0 seconds”, and when this fluctuation mode number is determined, The first half of the variation effect is not executed, and only the second half of the variation effect is executed based on the determined variation pattern number. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, since the variation mode number “00H” is determined only when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss (see FIGS. 8 and 9), the variation mode number is determined. In some cases, the display of the loss is always performed in the variation effect.

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

  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. 12 (a) and 12 (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, a special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 116a as shown in FIG. According to the first operation table 116a, the game ends when the condition that either the winning prize opening 18 is released for 29.0 seconds or ten game balls enter the winning prize opening 18 is satisfied. Round game is executed 16 times. In addition, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time during which the special winning opening 18 is closed during each round game (that is, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds.

When the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 12B, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b. According to the second operation table 116b, the 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.
Note that the expected value of the winning ball that can be acquired during the special game is more likely when the special symbol X1 is determined than when the special symbol X2 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. 13, 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 is not based on the same gaming state when any special symbol is determined, but is different based on the type of the special symbol determined by the jackpot lottery. A gaming state (for example, a gaming state combining a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state, a gaming state combining a high-probability gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state, etc.) 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, if four winning random numbers are already stored in the usual figure storage area, even if the game ball passes through the gate 20, the winning decision random number related to this passage is not stored in the usual figure storage area. .
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the winning determination random number. This winning random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is completed, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of random numbers determined per hit (hereinafter referred to as the “universal pending number”) stored in the usual figure holding storage area is a universal figure holding number counter (not particularly shown). To be remembered.
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 determined by drawing a normal symbol. As shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), 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 this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, 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. 3) 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 a non-short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 2 The movable piece 16b of the start winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, as shown in FIG. 16, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times). The 16 movable pieces 16b are released for a total of 2.4 seconds.

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

(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 with reference to flowcharts.
First, the main process of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes main processing shown in the flowchart of FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a general map related control process for performing control related to the general game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing for performing control related to the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. For example, when the main control board 100 receives a door opening command based on opening of the front door 3, the main CPU 101 generates a door opening error command and stores (sets) it in the effect transmission data storage area. In addition, when the main control board 100 receives a pan full command based on the full state of the pan 7 (that is, when a pan full error occurs), the main CPU 101 generates a pan full error command and produces an effect. Stored in the transmission data storage area. On the other hand, when the main control board 100 does not receive the door opening command, the main CPU 101 generates a door opening error cancel command and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Further, when the main control board 100 does not receive the saucer full tank command (that is, when the saucer full tank error is canceled), the main CPU 101 generates a saucer full tank error release command to generate an effect transmission data storage area. To remember. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

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

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

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

Next, the process at the time of gate detection in step 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a not being input, the process at the time of gate detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the usual figure 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 process at the time of detecting the first start winning opening in step 301 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start winning a prize opening detection sensor 15a has been input. And when it determines with the detection signal from the 1st start winning opening detection sensor 15a not being input, the process at the time of the 1st starting winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the first special figure hold count counter (that is, the first special figure hold count at the present time) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), the process at the time of a 1st start winning opening detection is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 502.

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

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

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

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

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

In step 602, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second special figure holding number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603.
In step 603, the main CPU 101 acquires a 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 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 related to the determination of the variation effect pattern based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 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 of FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step 806 described above is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 903. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 901.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 confirms the jackpot symbol determined in step 806 described above and the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 902.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In Step 1102, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1103.
In step 1103, the main CPU 101 executes a time reduction number update process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-time game flag indicating that the current game state is the short-time game state is on. When it is determined that the short-time game flag is on, the short-time number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this short time storage area, the remaining number of changes until the short time gaming state ends is stored. Then, this stored remaining number of changes is decremented by “1”. Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining number of changes, a process 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”. In addition, when the remaining variation count becomes “0” due to the update of the remaining variation count, 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 jackpot winning command for transmitting to the sub-control board 300 the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning and the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped (special symbol X1 or X2). 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 the execution of the symbol stop post-processing, and data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control processing described later.
Then, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol variation start processing (step 1401), normal symbol variation stop processing (step 1402), normal symbol stop post-processing (step 1402) based on the value of the normal symbol execution phase data loaded in step 1400 described above. 1403) or the movable piece control process (step 1404) is executed. Then, the common chart related control process is terminated.

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

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

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects a hit-determined random number determination table 118 (either the non-time reduction determination table 118a or the time reduction determination table 118b) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the above-described step 1503. Based on the winning determination random number stored in the 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 fluctuation display is performed, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is controlled so as to indicate that the number of universal symbol holds decreases by one at the same time as the start of the fluctuation display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1510.

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

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation stopping process of step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol execution phase data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop process. When it is determined that the normal symbol execution phase data is not “11”, the normal symbol variation stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal execution phase data is “11”, the process proceeds to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the 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 16 c according to the gaming state confirmed in step 1802 described above. Set the number of times (opening times) and energization time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

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

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

(Outline of performance on pachinko machine P)
As described above, when the various processes are executed in the main control board 100, the special game, the general game, and the special game proceed. While these games are in progress, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives these commands, so that the progress of the game is performed in the sub-control board 300. Production control is performed.
In the following, when a special symbol X1 is determined as a jackpot symbol that is executed during a special symbol variation display and the jackpot lottery result is announced, a jackpot type that suggests that during the special game based on the determination A suggestion effect and a timer effect (specific effect) for performing countdown display regarding the remaining time from a predetermined start time to a time point when a predetermined notification or suggestion is executed during a variation effect or special game will be described. Here, the contents of each effect when the gaming state is the non-short gaming state (ie, the normal gaming state) will be described, and each of the cases where the gaming state is the short-time gaming state (ie, the high probability short gaming state) Description of the contents of the production is omitted.

(Overview of variable production)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, during the variation display of the special symbol, the variation effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery is executed by the display mode of the effect symbol 50. In this variation effect, a variation display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the 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 (FIGS. 35A and 35B). 36 (a) and (b)). In addition, the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbol 50 is displayed to scroll from above to below.
Thereafter, 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, and the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter referred to as the third stop symbol) located in the center. ) Are stopped and displayed in this order (see FIGS. 35C to 35E and FIGS. 36C to 36E).
And when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, all effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 36E). That is, when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, it is informed that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.

  On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, although not particularly shown, all effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 35 (e)). ). That is, when at least one effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the other effect symbols 50, it is notified that the result of the jackpot lottery is lost.

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

  In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the effect symbol 50 that is stopped and displayed in the case of a big win is randomly determined without depending on the determined special symbol type (X1 or X2), and is stopped and displayed. It is impossible to grasp which special symbol is determined by the 50 types. When the special symbol X1 (special symbol in which the number of round games executed in the special game is 16) is determined, a predetermined timing during the special game based on the determination (in this embodiment, the special game is By executing a jackpot type suggestion effect to be described later at a time point when 15 seconds have elapsed since the start, an indication that the special symbol X1 has been determined is performed.

In addition, as a mode of the first half portion of the variation effect, the reachless variation pattern in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed in different symbols, and the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are the same. A reach variation pattern is provided that is stopped and displayed with symbols (so-called reach display is performed). The reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern each have a plurality of modes, and various modes are set for the mode of variation, the display contents of the effect design 50, and the like.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command is “00H”, the first half of the variation effect is executed by the variation pattern without reach, and other than “00H”. In this case, the first half of the variation effect is executed by the reach variation pattern.

In addition, as a mode of the latter half of the variation effect when the mode of the first half of the variation effect is a reach variation pattern, a predetermined development effect image or the like is displayed on the effect display device 21 after the reach display (see FIG. 37E) A development pattern in which the reach development effect is displayed, and then the result of the jackpot lottery is notified, and the development pattern in which the result of the jackpot lottery is notified without executing the reach development effect after the reach display ( 36) is provided.
In the variation pattern with development, a predetermined image indicating that the reach has occurred instead of performing the reach display without performing the reach display in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with the same symbol. You may make it alert | report by displaying.
In addition, when the aspect of the first half part of the fluctuation effect is a variation pattern without reach, the second part of the fluctuation effect is notified that the result of the big win lottery is lost after the second half fluctuation time has elapsed. A variation pattern (see FIG. 35) is provided.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command is “05H”, the latter half of the variation effect is executed by the undeveloped pattern, and the variation pattern number is “06H”. , “07H”, “A6H”, or “A7H”, the latter half of the variation effect is executed according to the developed pattern.
Further, when the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command is “00H”, “01H” or “02H”, the latter half of the variation effect is executed by the loss variation pattern.

In addition, a plurality of types of patterns of the non-developed pattern and the developed pattern are provided, and various types of effect symbols 50 to be stopped and displayed, various types of development effect images, and the like are set.
Specifically, a development pattern A and a development pattern B are provided as development patterns that can be executed when the variation pattern number is “06H”, “07H”, “A6H”, or “A7H”. Yes. Further, a development pattern C is provided as a development pattern that can be executed when the variation pattern number is “A6H” or “A7H”.

As shown in FIG. 38 (a), the development pattern A has the predetermined development after a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the predetermined development effect image was started (that is, after the reach development effect was started). A reach-up effect that switches to the display of the development effect image suggesting that the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot is higher than that of the effect image is performed, and then the loss or the jackpot is notified.
When the variation pattern number is “07H” or “A7H” (both in the latter half variation time is 120 seconds) and the development pattern A is determined as the latter half portion of the variation rendering, the development effect image is displayed. A reach-up effect is performed 90 seconds after the start, and a loss or jackpot notification is performed 120 seconds after the start of the display of the development effect image (see FIG. 38A).

As shown in FIG. 38 (b), the pattern B with development suggests the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot on the development effect image after a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the predetermined development effect image was started. A cut-in effect that displays a predetermined cut-in image (for example, a character image or the like) is performed, and then a loss or jackpot is notified.
When the variation pattern number is “07H” or “A7H” and the development pattern B is determined as the latter half of the variation effect, the cut-in effect is performed 110 seconds after the start of the display of the development effect image. In addition, a notification of loss or jackpot is made 120 seconds after the display of the development effect image is started (see FIG. 38B).

In the development pattern C, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), after a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the predetermined development effect image is started, the loss is notified. It is a mode of switching (that is, jackpot notification is performed).
When the variation pattern number is “A7H” and the development pattern C is determined as the latter half of the variation effect, the loss notification is made 115 seconds after the start of the display of the development effect image. Switch to jackpot notification 120 seconds after the start of image display (see FIG. 38C).

In addition, the above-mentioned reach-up effect, cut-in effect, switching to jackpot notification, loss or jackpot notification suggests the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot or informs the result of the jackpot lottery. This corresponds to a predetermined suggestion or notification during the changing performance.
Further, the development pattern is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, an aspect in which the same type of effects and different types of effects are executed multiple times (an aspect in which multiple reach-up effects are executed, an aspect in which multiple cut-in effects are executed, and one or multiple reach A mode in which an up effect and one or a plurality of cut-in effects are executed may be provided. Further, an effect different from a reach-up effect or a cut-in effect (a button operation effect that gives a predetermined suggestion or notification when the operation button 9b is pressed down, or an accessory effect effect that the accessory effect device operates in a predetermined mode. Etc.) may be provided.
In addition, the timing for performing a predetermined suggestion or notification during the variation production (that is, the timing for switching to the reach-up production, the cut-in production, or the jackpot notification) is not limited to the above-described contents, The time can be set.

Note that with the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, there is a variation effect until the presence / absence of reach display is notified after the variation display of the effect symbol 50 is started (that is, until the second stop symbol is stopped and displayed). This corresponds to the first half, and the period from when the presence / absence of reach display is informed until the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed (that is, until the variation of the effect symbol 50 ends) corresponds to the latter half of the variation effect.
Further, in the above-described effect, not only the image display but also a predetermined BGM or sound may be output from the sound output device 10 (speaker) in conjunction with the image display.

(Determination of fluctuating effects)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 stores a variable effect determination table 121 for determining the mode of the variable effect. This variation effect determination table 121 includes a first half aspect determination table 121a (see FIG. 39A) for determining the first half aspect of the variation effect and a second half aspect determination for determining the second half aspect of the variation effect. And a table 121b (see FIG. 39B).

  In the first half mode determination table 121a, the fluctuation mode number corresponding to the fluctuation mode command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 and the first half fluctuation effect acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). Corresponding to each random number, the first half of the variation effect (unreach variation pattern, reach variation pattern) is defined (see FIG. 39A). When the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the fluctuation mode command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first half fluctuation effect random number from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). At the same time, the first half mode determination table 121a is acquired. Then, based on the variation mode number, the acquired first-half variation effect random number, and the first-half manner determination table 121a, the aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect is determined.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), according to the first half mode determination table 121a, when the variation mode number corresponding to the variation mode command received by the sub CPU 301 is “00H”, the variation is performed. A reachless variation pattern is determined as an aspect of the first half of the performance. When the variation mode number corresponding to the variation mode command received by the sub CPU 301 is “01H”, “02H”, or “03H”, the reach variation pattern is determined as the first half of the variation effect. The

  In the latter half mode determination table 121b, the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 and the latter half variation effect acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment). Corresponding to each random number, the second half of the variation effect (losing variation pattern, no development pattern, development pattern) is defined. Then, when the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the variation pattern command from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the sub CPU 301 acquires the latter half variation effect random number from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249). At the same time, the second half mode determination table 121b is acquired. Then, based on the acquired second half variation effect random number and the second half aspect determination table 121b, the second half aspect of the variation effect is determined.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39B, according to the latter half mode determination table 121b, the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command received by the sub CPU 301 is “00H”, “01H”, or “02H”. If it is, the loss variation pattern is determined as the aspect of the latter half of the variation effect. Further, when the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command received by the sub CPU 301 is “05H”, an undeveloped pattern is determined as the second half of the variation effect. Further, when the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command received by the sub CPU 301 is “06H”, “07H”, “A6H”, or “A7H”, there is development as an aspect of the latter half of the variation effect. Pattern A, development pattern B, or development pattern C is determined.

39 (a) and 39 (b), the numbers written in each selection area in which the variation mode number or the variation pattern number is associated with the above aspect are the range of random numbers assigned to the selection area, That is, the selection ratio of the selection area is shown.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when the variation mode number is “00H”, a reachless variation pattern is always determined, and the variation pattern number is “01H”, “02H”, or “03H”. Whenever there is a reach variation pattern is determined.
When the variation pattern number is “00H”, “01H” or “02H”, the loss variation pattern is always determined, and when the variation pattern number is “05H”, the pattern without development is always Is determined.
In addition, when the variation pattern number is “A6H” or “A7H” (that is, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot), when the variation pattern number is “06H” or “07H” (that is, The pattern A with development is set to be easier to select than the pattern B with development compared to the case where the lottery lottery result is lost. Therefore, when the latter half of the variation effect is executed by the development pattern A, the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot is higher than when the latter half of the variation effect is executed by the pattern B with development. Further, since the pattern C with development is set to be selected only when the variation pattern number is “A6H” or “A7H”, the latter half of the variation effect is executed by the pattern C with development. In that case, the big win will be confirmed.

(Outline of jackpot type suggestion production)
As described above, when the special symbol X1 is determined as the jackpot symbol, the jackpot type suggestion effect suggests that effect during the special game based on the determination.
As described above, the effect symbol 50 that is stopped and displayed in the case of a big win is randomly determined without depending on the determined special symbol type (X1 or X2). It is not possible to know whether the special symbol has been decided. Therefore, when the special symbol X1 is determined as the jackpot symbol, it is suggested that the special symbol X1 is determined at a predetermined timing during the special game (at the time when 15 seconds have passed since the special game was started). A jackpot type suggestion effect (see FIG. 40) for displaying an image (in this embodiment, a character image “MAX !!!!”) is executed.

The jackpot type suggestion effect suggests the type of the special symbol determined as the jackpot symbol, in other words, the content related to the special game being executed (16 round games will be executed). This corresponds to a predetermined suggestion or notification during a special game.
Further, the execution timing of the jackpot type suggestion effect is not limited to the above-described content, and any time point from when the special game is started until the predetermined number of round games (for example, the fourth round) are finished, etc. Alternatively, it may be at the start or end of a predetermined number of round games. The execution timing of the jackpot type suggestion effect may be determined by lottery or the like from a plurality of predetermined time points.

(Overview of timer production)
The timer effect is an effect that is executed separately from the variation effect or the special game effect, etc., and suggests that a predetermined notification or suggestion is performed during the variable effect or the special game. Perform countdown display regarding the time until the above-mentioned predetermined notification or suggestion (that is, reach-up effect, cut-in effect, switch to jackpot notification, loss or jackpot notification, jackpot type suggestion effect, etc.) is performed. Is.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the execution of the timer effect can be determined when the variation pattern number is “07H” or “A7H” (when the variation mode number is “02H” or “03H”). It has become.

When the execution of the timer effect is determined, the timing at which the timer effect is started during the variable effect (hereinafter referred to as the timer effect start timing) and the suggestion or notification that is the execution target of the timer effect are determined. When the determined timer production start timing is reached, the timer production execution time, which is the time from the timer production start timing to the above-mentioned suggestion or notification execution timing, is set in a predetermined production execution time timer counter, The timer production execution time is started.
In addition, the timer effect is started when the timer effect start timing described above is reached. Specifically, a timer image for performing a countdown display of the timer effect execution time is displayed at the lowermost center of the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21 (see FIG. 41B), and then the timer effect execution time. With this time count, a countdown display of the timer effect execution time is performed in this timer image (see FIGS. 41 (e) and (f)).

  Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of display digits for displaying the time in the timer image is fixed to 2 digits, and the upper limit value of the time that can be displayed in the timer image (hereinafter, the upper limit of the displayable value) Time is referred to as “99 seconds”. When the timer effect execution time is equal to or shorter than the above-described displayable upper limit time at the start of the timer effect, a countdown display with the timer effect execution time as a start value is performed. On the other hand, when the timer effect execution time exceeds the above-described displayable upper limit time at the start of the timer effect, first, the number of display digits in the timer image in the timer effect execution time. The countdown display with the start time as the time corresponding to the two-digit part (the fractional part time) is performed, and when the countdown display ends, the countdown display with the displayable upper limit time as the start value is performed again. . The countdown display with the displayable upper limit time as the start value is repeated until the remaining time of the timer effect execution time becomes 0 seconds.

Specifically, for example, when the timer effect execution time is “50 seconds”, the timer effect execution time is equal to or less than “99 seconds” of the displayable upper limit time, so “50 seconds” is set as the start value. Is displayed. That is, display from “50” to “00” is performed in the timer image.
On the other hand, for example, when the timer effect execution time is “150 seconds”, the timer effect execution time exceeds the displayable upper limit time “99 seconds”. Countdown display is started with “50 seconds”, which is the time corresponding to the 2-digit portion, which is the number of display digits. That is, display from “50” to “00” is performed in the timer image. When the countdown display ends (when “00” is displayed in the timer image), the remaining time of the timer effect execution time becomes “100 seconds” at this time, and “99 seconds” which is the displayable upper limit time. The countdown display is performed again starting from. That is, display from “99” to “00” is performed in the timer image.
For example, when the timer effect execution time is “250 seconds”, the timer effect execution time exceeds the displayable upper limit time “99 seconds”. Countdown display is performed with “50 seconds”, which is the time corresponding to the two-digit part, which is the number of digits, as a start value. When the countdown display with “50 seconds” as the start value ends, the remaining time of the timer effect execution time becomes “200 seconds” at this time point, and again starts with “99 seconds” which is the displayable upper limit time. The countdown display is performed. When the second countdown display is completed, the remaining time of the timer effect execution time is “100 seconds” at this point, and the second countdown display is started with “99 seconds” being the displayable upper limit time as a start value. .

And when the above-mentioned suggestion or notification execution timing is reached, the remaining time of the timer effect execution time becomes 0 seconds, and the timer effect being executed ends, and at this point, the above-mentioned suggestion or notification is executed. It has become.
For example, when the variation pattern number is “07H” or “A7H” and the development pattern A is determined as the second half of the variation production, the reach-up production executed in the development pattern A is executed. A timer effect can be executed as a target. Then, in the timer effect, a countdown display of the timer effect execution time from the timer effect start timing to the time of execution of the reach up effect (the time of executing the suggestion of the degree of expectation of jackpot winning) is performed, and the timer effect execution time When the remaining time of 0 reaches 0 seconds, a reach-up effect is executed accordingly.
In addition, when the development pattern B is determined as the aspect of the latter half of the variation production, the timer production can be executed with the cut-in production executed in the development pattern B as an execution target. And, as described above, in the timer effect, a countdown display of the timer effect execution time from the timer effect start timing to the time of execution of the cut-in effect (the time of executing the suggestion of the degree of expectation of the jackpot winning) is performed, When the remaining time of the timer effect execution time becomes 0 seconds, a cut-in effect is executed accordingly.
Further, when the variation pattern number is “A7H” and the development pattern C is determined as the second half of the variation effect, switching to the jackpot notification executed in the development pattern C is executed. The timer effect can be executed. Then, in the same manner as described above, in the timer effect, the timer effect execution time is counted down from the timer effect start timing to the time of execution of switching to the jackpot notification (time when the jackpot notification is executed). When the remaining time of the performance execution time becomes 0 seconds, a switch to jackpot notification is executed accordingly.
Further, when the variation pattern number is “A7H” and the determined jackpot symbol is the special symbol X1, it is possible to execute the timer effect with the jackpot type suggesting effect executed during the special game as an execution target. It has become. Then, in the same manner as described above, in the timer effect, the timer effect execution time counts down from the timer effect start timing to the execution time of the jackpot type suggestion effect (time point when the special symbol type determined as the jackpot symbol is executed). When the display is performed and the remaining time of the timer effect execution time becomes 0 seconds, the jackpot type suggestion effect is executed accordingly.

Hereinafter, the timer effect will be described with a specific example.
For example, a variation mode number of “03H” (first half variation time of 30 seconds) and a variation pattern number of “07H” (second half variation time of 120 seconds) are determined. It shall be decided. Then, it is assumed that the execution of the timer effect is determined, 70 seconds after the start of the variation effect is determined as the timer effect start timing, and the reach-up effect is determined as the execution target of the timer effect. The execution timing of the cut-in effect is 90 seconds after the start of the reach development effect (see FIG. 38A).
In this case, the timer effect execution time from the timer effect start timing (70 seconds after the start of the change effect) to the reach-up effect execution timing (90 seconds after the start of the reach development effect) is 50 seconds (FIG. 42 (a)). Then, since the timer effect execution time is equal to or shorter than the displayable upper limit time (99 seconds), when the timer effect is started, the countdown display (from “50” to “00” is set with 50 seconds as the start value in the timer image). Countdown display) is performed (see FIG. 42A). When the remaining time of the timer effect execution time becomes 0 seconds, “00” is displayed in the timer image, the timer effect ends, and the reach-up effect is executed.

Also, a variation mode number of “03H” (first half variation time of 30 seconds) and a variation pattern number of “A7H” (second half variation time of 120 seconds) are determined. It shall be decided. Then, the execution of the timer effect is determined, and the timer effect start timing is determined to be 0 seconds after the start of the change effect (that is, the start point of the change effect), and switching to the jackpot notification as the execution target of the timer effect Is determined. Note that the execution timing of the switch to the jackpot notification is 120 seconds after the start of the reach development effect (see FIG. 38C).
In this case, the timer effect execution time from the timer effect start timing (after 0 seconds from the start of the change effect) to the jackpot notification (120 seconds after the start of the reach development effect) is 150 seconds. (See FIG. 42B). Then, since the timer effect execution time exceeds the displayable upper limit time (99 seconds), when the timer effect is started, in the timer image, two digits which are the number of display digits in the timer image in the timer effect execution time. A countdown display (countdown display from “50” to “00”) with a start value of “50 seconds” corresponding to the portion is performed (see FIG. 42B). When the countdown display ends (when “00” is displayed in the timer image), the countdown display (from “99” to “00” starts with “99 seconds”, which is the displayable upper limit time). Countdown display) is performed again (see FIG. 42B). When the remaining time of the timer effect execution time becomes 0 seconds, “00” is displayed in the timer image, the timer effect is terminated, and switching to the jackpot notification is executed.

Also, the special symbol X1 is determined as the jackpot symbol, and the variation mode number of “03H” (first half variation time of 30 seconds) and the variation pattern number of “A7H” (second half variation time of 120 seconds) are determined. To do. Then, it is assumed that the execution of the timer effect is determined, that 15 seconds after the start of the variation effect is determined as the timer effect start timing, and the jackpot type suggestion effect is determined as the execution target of the timer effect. The execution timing of the jackpot type suggestion effect is 15 seconds after the start of the special game (see FIG. 42C).
In this case, the timer effect execution time from the timer effect start timing (15 seconds after the start of the variation effect) to the execution timing of the jackpot type suggestion effect (15 seconds after the start of the special game) is 150 seconds (FIG. 42 (c)). Therefore, as described above, when the timer effect is started, a countdown display with “50 seconds” as the start value is performed in the timer image, and when the countdown display ends, “99 seconds” is set as the start value. Countdown display is performed again (see FIG. 42C). When the remaining time of the timer effect execution time becomes 0 seconds, “00” is displayed in the timer image, the timer effect ends, and the jackpot type suggestion effect is executed.
In this way, when the jackpot type suggestion effect becomes the execution target of the timer effect, the timer effect is executed from the variation effect to the special game (that is, before and after the special game).

(Decision regarding execution of timer effect)
In the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 43 to 45, a timer effect execution determination table 122, a start timing determination table 123, and a timer effect execution time data table as tables related to the execution of the timer effect. 124 is stored.

When the determined variation pattern number is “07H” or “A7H”, the timer effect execution determination table 122 determines whether or not to execute the timer effect and determines that the timer effect is to be executed. This is for determining the suggestion or notification (production) to be executed.
In the timer effect execution determination table 122, the change pattern number according to the change pattern command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the type of special symbol, the type of developed pattern determined when the change effect is executed, and In association with each timer effect determination random number acquired within a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249 in this embodiment), whether or not the timer effect can be executed and the timer effect execution target are determined. When the development pattern type is determined, the sub CPU 301 obtains one timer effect determination random number from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249), and also includes a variation pattern number, a special symbol type, and a development pattern. Based on the obtained type, the timer effect determination random number and the timer effect execution determination table 122, whether or not the timer effect can be executed and the timer effect execution target are determined.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 43, according to the timer effect execution determination table 122, the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command received by the sub CPU 301 is “A7H” and the determined special symbol When the type is X1 and the development pattern A is determined, the timer effect is not executed (timer effect is not executed), the timer effect is executed with the reach-up effect as an execution target, or the jackpot type The execution of the timer effect with the suggestion effect as an execution target is determined. Further, when the development pattern B is determined, it is determined that the timer effect is not executed, the timer effect is executed for the cut-in effect, or the timer effect is executed for the jackpot type suggesting effect. . Also, when the development pattern C is determined, the timer effect is not executed, the timer effect is executed for switching to the jackpot notification, or the timer effect is executed for the jackpot type suggesting effect. It is determined.
Further, when the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command received by the sub CPU 301 is “A7H” and the determined special symbol type is X2, when the development pattern A is determined, the timer The non-execution of the effect or the execution of the timer effect with the reach-up effect as an execution target is determined. When the development pattern B is determined, the timer effect is not executed or the timer effect is executed with the cut-in effect as an execution target. In addition, when the development pattern C is determined, it is determined that the timer effect is not executed or the timer effect is executed for switching to the jackpot notification.

When the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command received by the sub CPU 301 is “07H”, the timer effect is displayed when the development pattern A is determined regardless of the determined special symbol type. Is not executed, or execution of the timer effect with the reach-up effect as an execution target is determined. When the development pattern B is determined, the timer effect is not executed or the timer effect is executed with the cut-in effect as an execution target.
Similarly to the above, in FIG. 43, the numbers described in each selection area in which the variation pattern number, the special symbol type, and the developed pattern type are associated with the above contents are assigned to the selection area. The range of random numbers, that is, the selection ratio of the selection area is shown.
Here, when the variation pattern number is “A7H” (ie, when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot), when the variation pattern number is “07H” (ie, the jackpot lottery result is It is set so that the non-execution of the timer effect is less likely to be selected than in the case of losing. Therefore, when the timer effect is executed, the degree of expectation for the jackpot winning is higher than when the timer effect is not executed.

The start timing determination table 123 is for determining a timer effect start timing at which execution of the timer effect is started when execution of the timer effect is determined.
The start timing determination table 123 includes a change mode number corresponding to the change mode command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, a change pattern number corresponding to the change pattern command, and a predetermined numerical range (0 in this embodiment). 249) is associated with each of the start timing determination random numbers acquired within 0 to 49 seconds after the start of the variable effect (after the start of the variable effect (at the start of the variable effect), 10 seconds, 15 seconds, and 30 seconds And after 70 seconds). When the execution of the timer effect is determined, the sub CPU 301 acquires a start timing determination random number of 1 from a predetermined numerical range (0 to 249), and also determines the change mode number, the change pattern number, and the acquired start timing. Based on the random number and the start timing determination table 123, the timer effect start timing is determined.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44, according to the start timing determination table 123, the variation mode number corresponding to the variation mode command received by the sub CPU 301 is “02H” (the first half variation time is 15 seconds) or “03H”. ”(The first half variation time is 30 seconds) and the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command is“ 07H ”or“ A7H ”(both second variation time is 120 seconds), the timer effect starts. As the timing, 0 seconds after the start of the changing effect (at the start of the changing effect), 10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds or 70 seconds are determined.
As described above, in FIG. 44, the number written in each selection area in which the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are associated with the timer effect start timing is the range of random numbers assigned to the selection area. , The selection ratio of the selection area.

The timer effect execution time data table 124 is for determining the timer effect execution time. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the timer effect start timing is determined, the change mode number corresponding to the change mode command received by the sub CPU 301, the determined timer effect execution target and the timer effect start timing, and Based on the timer effect execution time data table 124, the corresponding timer effect execution time is determined.
As shown in FIG. 45, for example, when the change mode number is “02H”, and the reach-up effect is determined as the timer effect execution target, and 15 seconds after the start of the change effect is determined as the timer effect start timing. , The timer effect execution time of “90 seconds” is determined. That is, in this case, when the timer effect start timing (15 seconds after the start of the change effect) is reached, the timing of 90 seconds is started and a countdown display with “90 seconds” as the start value is displayed in the timer image. Be started.
Also, if the variation mode number is “03H”, the jackpot type suggesting effect is determined as the timer effect execution target, and 30 seconds after the start of the variable effect is determined as the timer effect start timing, “135 seconds” is set. A timer effect execution time is determined. That is, in this case, when the timer production start timing (30 seconds after the start of the variation production) is reached, the time measurement of 135 seconds is started, and a countdown display with “35 seconds” as the start value is displayed in the timer image. Done. When the countdown display ends, the countdown display with “99 seconds” as the start value in the timer image is executed again.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the timer effect is executed. This allows the player to grasp that the above suggestion or notification is executed during the variation effect or during the special game, and also gives the player a sense of expectation for the suggestion or notification executed after the timer effect ends. This can increase the interest of the player.
Further, in the timer effect of this embodiment, the number of display digits for displaying time in the timer image is fixed to 2 digits, and the upper limit value of the time that can be displayed in the timer image (displayable upper limit time) is “99”. "Second". If the timer effect execution time is equal to or shorter than the displayable upper limit time at the start of the timer effect, a countdown display with the timer effect execution time as a start value is performed. On the other hand, when the timer effect execution time exceeds the displayable upper limit time at the start of the timer effect, the time corresponding to the 2-digit portion that is the number of display digits of the timer effect execution time is started. A countdown display with a value is performed, and when the countdown display ends, a countdown display with a displayable upper limit time as a start value is performed. The countdown display with the displayable upper limit time as the start value is repeated until the remaining time of the timer effect execution time becomes 0 seconds. As a result, the start value of the countdown display is the same regardless of whether the timer effect execution time is less than the displayable upper limit time or the timer effect execution time exceeds the displayable upper limit time. For this reason, it is difficult to accurately grasp the timer effect execution time at the time when the timer effect is started. Therefore, at the start of the timer effect, it becomes difficult to recognize which effect is the execution target of the timer effect, so that the player's interest in the timer effect can be prevented from decreasing. The expectation for the timer effect can be maintained.

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

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

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

In Step 2102, the sub CPU 301 executes a timer effect start process for performing a process related to the start of the timer effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.
In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 executes a timer effect control process for controlling the execution of the timer effect. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2104.

In step 2104, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operating device 9 can be accepted according to the progress status of the changing effect or the like being executed, and operation signals from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c and the pressing operation detection sensor 9d. It is determined whether or not is input. When an operation signal is input from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c or the pressing operation detection sensor 9d, if the operation of the effect operation device 9 is being accepted, an image indicating that the effect operation device 9 has been operated is displayed. Commands are sent to the transmission buffer to be sent to various control boards such as a control board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown), and an electrical control board (not shown). Store. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2105.
In step 2105, the sub CPU 301 transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to various control boards such as an image control board, a sound control board, and an illumination control board. Then, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is finished.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the variation mode command reception processing executed when a variation mode command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the change mode command is stored in step 911 of the change effect pattern determination process in the main control board 100 and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control process in step 208.
In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 acquires the first half variation effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 determines the aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect based on the first half variation effect random number acquired in step 2200, the first half aspect determination table 121a, and the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command. To do. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2202.

  In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 sets a first half variation effect execution command corresponding to the first half aspect of the variation effect determined in step 2201 described above in the transmission buffer. The first half variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to various control boards in step 2105 described above, and the first half portion of the variation effect is executed by these control boards based on the received first half variation effect execution command. Control to be performed. 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 2300, the sub CPU 301 obtains the second half variation effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 determines the mode of the latter half of the variation effect based on the latter half variation effect random number acquired in step 2300, the latter half aspect determination table 121b, and the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command. To do. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2302.

In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 sets a second half variation effect execution command corresponding to the second half aspect of the variation effect determined in step 2301 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 by these control boards based on the received second half variation effect execution command. Control to be performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2303.
In step 2303, the sub CPU 301 executes a timer effect setting process for performing a process related to the execution of the timer effect. Then, the variation pattern command reception process ends.

Next, the timer effect setting process in step 2303 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command is “07H” or “A7H”. And when it determines with neither being "07H" and "A7H", a timer effect setting process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is “07H” or “A7H”, the process proceeds to the next step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 confirms the determined type of the special symbol and the determined type of development pattern (the second half of the variation effect). In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when determining whether or not to execute the timer effect when winning the jackpot, the determined special symbol type is required. The special symbol type determined is included in the jackpot winning command transmitted from the main control board 100. Therefore, the special symbol type can be confirmed based on the jackpot winning command. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 obtains the timer effect determination random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2403.
In step 2403, the sub CPU 301 determines the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command, the special symbol type and development pattern type confirmed in step 2401, the timer effect determination random number acquired in step 2402, In addition, based on the timer effect execution determination table 122, whether or not the timer effect can be executed, and suggestions and notifications to be performed by the timer effect (reach-up effect, cut-in effect, switch to jackpot notification, jackpot type suggestion (Direction). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2404.

In step 2404, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not execution of the timer effect has been determined. And when it determines with execution of a timer effect not being determined, a timer effect setting process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution of the timer effect has been determined, the process proceeds to the next step 2405.
In step 2405, the sub CPU 301 acquires the start timing determination random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2406.

In step 2406, the sub CPU 301 determines the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command, the variation pattern number corresponding to the received variation pattern command, the start timing determination random number acquired in step 2405 described above, and the start timing determination table. 123, the timer effect start timing (0 seconds, 10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, and 70 seconds after the start of the change effect) is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2407.
In step 2407, the sub CPU 301 sets a start time, which is a time until the timer effect start timing determined in step 2406 described above, in the start time timer counter. Thereby, timing of the start time is started. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2408.

In step 2408, the sub CPU 301 determines the change mode number corresponding to the received change mode command, the timer effect execution target determined in step 2403, the timer effect start timing determined in step 2406, and the timer. Based on the production execution time data table 124, the timer production execution time is determined. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2409.
In step 2409, the sub CPU 301 turns on a timer effect before start flag indicating that the timer effect is not started. Then, the timer effect setting process ends.

Next, the timer effect start process in step 2102 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2500, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the pre-timer effect start flag is on. If it is determined that the pre-timer effect start flag is not on (that is, it is off), the timer effect start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pre-timer effect start flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2501.
In step 2501, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the start time set in the start time timer counter in step 2407 has elapsed. When it is determined that the start time has not elapsed, the timer effect start process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 2502.

In step 2502, the sub CPU 301 sets the timer effect execution time determined in step 2408 described above in the effect execution time timer counter. Thereby, the time measurement of the timer effect execution time is started. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2503.
In step 2503, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the timer effect execution time set in the above step 2502 is longer than the displayable upper limit time (99 seconds). If it is determined that the displayable upper limit time is reached, the process proceeds to step 2507. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is longer than the displayable upper limit time, the process proceeds to the next step 2504.

In step 2504, the sub CPU 301 displays a timer image, and performs a countdown display starting from a time corresponding to a 2-digit portion that is the number of display digits in the timer image in the timer effect execution time. Sets the fractional time countdown display command to the transmission buffer. The countdown display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2105, and the control for executing the above-described countdown display based on the received fractional time countdown display command by these control boards. Will be performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2505.
In step 2505, the sub CPU 301 turns on a countdown display flag indicating that the countdown display is being performed when the timer effect execution time is longer than the displayable upper limit time (exceeds the displayable upper limit time). Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2506.

In step 2506, the sub CPU 301 sets the time during which the above-described countdown display is performed (that is, the time corresponding to the 2-digit portion of the display digit number of the timer effect execution time) in a predetermined countdown display time timer counter. To do. Thereby, the time measurement for the above-described countdown display is started. Then, the process proceeds to Step 2508.
Further, in step 2507 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2503 that the timer effect execution time is equal to or less than the displayable upper limit time, the sub CPU 301 displays a timer image and uses the timer effect execution time as a start value. A timer effect execution time countdown display command for performing a countdown display is set in the transmission buffer. The timer effect execution time countdown display command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in the above-described step 2105, and the control board executes the above-described timer effect execution time countdown display command based on the received timer effect execution time countdown display command. Control for executing the countdown display is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2508.

In step 2508, the sub CPU 301 turns off the pre-timer effect start flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2509.
In step 2509, the sub CPU 301 turns on a timer effect execution flag indicating that the timer effect is being executed. Then, the timer effect start process ends.

Next, the timer effect control process in step 2103 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 2600, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the timer effect execution flag is on. When it is determined that the timer effect execution flag is not on (that is, it is off), the timer effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the timer effect execution flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2601.
In step 2601, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the countdown display flag is on. If it is determined that the countdown display flag is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to step 2609. On the other hand, if it is determined that the countdown display flag is on, the process proceeds to the next step 2602.

In step 2602, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the time for performing the countdown display set in the countdown display time timer counter has elapsed. And when it determines with the said time not having passed, a timer effect control process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 2603.
In step 2603, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the remaining time of the timer effect execution time being counted is zero. If it is determined that the remaining time is 0, the process proceeds to step 2606. On the other hand, if it is determined that the remaining time is not 0 (that is, greater than 0), the process proceeds to the next step 2604.

In step 2604, the sub CPU 301 sets a displayable upper limit time countdown display command for performing a countdown display with the displayable upper limit time (99 seconds) as a start value in the transmission buffer. The displayable upper limit time countdown display command set here is transmitted to various control boards in the above-described step 2105, and based on the displayable upper limit countdown display command received by these control boards, the countdown described above is performed. Control to execute display is performed. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2605.
In step 2605, the sub CPU 301 sets the time during which the countdown display is performed (that is, the displayable upper limit time) in the countdown display time timer counter. Thereby, the time measurement for the above-described countdown display is started. Then, the timer effect control process ends.

Further, in step 2606, which proceeds when it is determined in step 2603 that the remaining time of the timer effect execution time being counted is 0, the sub CPU 301 sends a timer effect end command for ending the timer effect to the transmission buffer. set. The timer effect end command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in the above-described step 2105, and control for ending the timer effect is performed by these control boards based on the received timer effect end command. It will be. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2607.
In step 2607, the sub CPU 301 turns off the countdown display flag. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2608.

In step 2608, the sub CPU 301 turns off the timer effect executing flag. Then, the timer effect control process ends.
Further, in step 2609 which proceeds when it is determined in step 2601 that the countdown display flag is not turned on, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the remaining time of the timer effect execution time being measured is zero. If it is determined that the remaining time is not 0, the timer effect control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the remaining time is 0, the process proceeds to the next step 2610.

In step 2610, the sub CPU 301 sets a timer effect end command in the transmission buffer. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2611.
In step 2611, the sub CPU 301 turns off the timer effect execution flag. Then, the timer effect control process ends.

Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, the timer effect start timing is a time point after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the change effect, but is not limited thereto.
For example, it may be a point in time when a predetermined effect is executed in the variable effect. Also, the timer effect start timing may be a predetermined time point during the change effect executed before the change effect. When set in this way, a timer effect is executed across a plurality of variable effects.

Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the execution target of the timer effect is the reach-up effect, the cut-in effect, the switch to the jackpot notification executed during the variable effect, and the jackpot type suggestion executed during the special game Although it was one of the productions, it is not limited to these.
For example, when the hold display is made, the hold display performed in a predetermined display mode is switched to another display mode with a higher level of expectation of the jackpot, and the changing design symbol 50 is the expectation of the jackpot There are provided a symbol change effect that switches to a different effect symbol 50 with a high degree, a possible accessory effect that the accessory effect device moves in a predetermined manner, a button operation effect that causes the operation button 9b to be pressed, and the like. It is good also as an execution object of production.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the execution target of the timer effect during the change effect is the suggestion or notification executed in the second half of the change effect, but is not limited to this, and the change effect of the change effect is not limited to this. The suggestion or notification executed in the first half part may be the execution target of the timer effect.
For example, as a reach variation pattern aspect in the first half of the variation effect, a pseudo continuous reach variation pattern that performs a predetermined number of times of display of the variation display restarting after the effect symbol 50 temporarily stops in a predetermined stop display mode is provided. When the quasi-continuous reach variation pattern is executed, the resumption of variation display in the quasi-continuous reach variation pattern may be the execution target of the timer effect. That is, in the case where the resumption of the variable display is the execution target of the timer effect, when the countdown display ends in the timer effect, the variable display in the pseudo continuous reach variation pattern is restarted.

In the above-described embodiment, the timer effect execution time is stored in advance in the timer effect execution time data table 124, and when the timer effect execution is determined, the timer effect execution time data table 124 corresponds. Although the timer effect execution time was acquired, the timer effect execution time is not acquired from the above table, but when the timer effect execution is determined, the timer effect start timing and the timer effect execution are performed. You may acquire by calculating based on the execution timing of object.
In the above-described embodiment, the number of display digits for displaying time in the timer image is fixed to 2 digits, and the displayable upper limit time is “99 seconds”. It is not a thing. For example, the above-mentioned number of display digits may be fixed to 3 digits, and the displayable upper limit time may be set to “999 seconds”, or the above-mentioned display digit number may be fixed to 1 digit and the displayable upper limit time may be set to “999 seconds”. “9 seconds” may be set.

Moreover, in the above-described embodiment, the effect design 50 to be stopped and displayed in the case of a jackpot is determined at random, but is not limited to this. It may be determined based on this. Specifically, when the special symbol X2 (special symbol in which the number of round games executed in the special game is four) is determined, the production symbol 50 (for example, “ When the special symbol X1 is determined and the special symbol X1 is determined, the production symbol 50 corresponding to the determination of the special symbol X1 (for example, the numeral “7”) or the special symbol X2 is determined. Any of the effect symbols 50 may be stopped and displayed. And even if the special symbol X1 is determined, when the effect symbol 50 corresponding to the determination of the special symbol X2 is stopped and displayed, the jackpot type suggestion effect is executed and the special symbol X1 is determined. You may make it suggest to the effect.
Further, the jackpot type suggestion effect may be performed not during the special game but during the variation effect. The jackpot type suggestion effect during the variation effect may be a mode in which the effect symbol 50 that is stopped and displayed is switched to the effect symbol stop display corresponding to the determination of the special symbol X1.
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 pachinko machines. 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. Specifically, a first bonus game that ends on condition that a predetermined number of game medals are paid out, and a second bonus game that ends on condition that more game medals are paid out than the first bonus game, In the slot machine equipped with, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests the type of bonus game being executed, and to execute a timer effect that uses the suggestion effect as an execution target. Also, instead of the first bonus game and the second bonus game, a lottery result is obtained between a first assist time game in which a lottery result is notified for a predetermined number of games and a game number greater than the first assist time game. In a slot machine provided with the second assist time game to be notified, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests the type of the assist time game being executed, and to execute a timer effect that uses the suggestion effect as an execution target. It may be.

  The main CPU 101 in the above embodiment corresponds to the game control means of the present invention. In addition, the reach-up effect, the cut-in effect, the switch to the jackpot notification, and the jackpot type suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment correspond to the in-game effect of the present invention. In addition, the sub CPU 301 that executes the process of step 2302 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the in-game effect executing means of the present invention. The timer effect start timing in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the predetermined start timing of the present invention. In addition, the timer effect execution time in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the specific effect execution time of the present invention. In addition, the timer effect in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the specific effect of the present invention. Further, the sub CPU 301 that executes the timer effect setting process, the timer effect start process, and the timer effect control process in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the specific effect executing means of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 21 Production display device 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
300 Sub control board 301 Sub CPU
302 Sub ROM
303 Sub RAM

Claims (1)

Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
An effect that is performed as the game progresses, and an effect-in-game-execution executing unit that executes an effect during the game that provides suggestions and notifications regarding the game at a predetermined execution timing;
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect for performing a display for counting down a specific effect execution time which is a time from a predetermined start timing to the execution timing;
The specific effect executing means is
When the specific effect execution time is equal to or less than the displayable upper limit time that is the upper limit time displayed with a predetermined number of display digits, the specific effect can be executed with the specific effect execution time as a start value. As well as
If the specific effect execution time exceeds the displayable upper limit time, the specific effect is executed with the time corresponding to the number of display digits in the specific effect execution time as a start value. After the game is over, a specific effect having the displayable upper limit time as a start value can be executed.

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