JP2018201660A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of alleviating a problem related to a linking function between the game machine and a portable terminal.SOLUTION: If a prescribed operation (five-time pressing operation of a presentation button 63) is performed within a period from a detection of an operation to a RAM clear switch 89 which can be operated by a staff member of a game hall to an elapse of a prescribed time (30 seconds), an ON/OFF setting image SG4 of a portable terminal linkage function can be opened. In the ON/OFF setting image SG4 of the portable terminal linkage function, if the presentation button 63 receives the pressing operation with a cursor set on a selection display of "OFF", a display of two-dimensional code including game history is restricted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 46

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a revolving type gaming machine (pachislot gaming machine).

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine, a determination is made as to whether or not to shift to a special gaming state in which a game profit such as a prize ball can be easily obtained, based on the entry of a game ball into a start opening. . The result of the determination is notified by the variable display of the identification symbol. When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific manner by the variable display of the identification symbol, a transition is made to a special gaming state (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  Here, the gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 link a gaming machine and a mobile terminal (for example, a mobile phone), thereby allowing a history of games played on the gaming machine (game history) to be stored on the mobile terminal. It is equipped with a function that can be seen on the mobile phone (mobile terminal link function).

  In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in order to use the mobile terminal linking function, first, a website related to the gaming machine (not shown: hereinafter referred to as “model-specific site”) is accessed. New registration is required. Next, when a game is started with the gaming machine, a password is issued at the site dedicated to this model, and the password is input to the gaming machine. Finally, when an operation means such as an effect button is operated at the time of ending the game, an identifier (for example, a two-dimensional code) including information related to the game history is displayed on the image display device. When this identifier is read by the player's mobile terminal and the model-specific site is accessed, the game history and the like can be viewed on the mobile terminal. Thus, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the mobile terminal linkage function can be used. However, in the customer waiting effect that is performed when a game such as variable display of the identification symbol is not performed, the mobile terminal linkage function is used. An explanation is given that the function is available.

  Further, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 2, by operating the operation means when the game is ended, an identifier including information on game points based on the game history is displayed on the image display device. When this identifier is read by the player's mobile terminal and the site dedicated to this model is accessed, the gaming points can be exchanged for predetermined benefits such as images and sounds of this gaming machine that can be downloaded to the mobile terminal.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-070822 Patent No. 5848614

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, for example, even if the site dedicated to this model has already been closed or cannot be used due to maintenance, it is explained that the mobile terminal link function can be used. In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, for example, even when the content of a privilege that can be acquired by the mobile terminal link function becomes a social problem, the mobile terminal link function can be continuously used. .

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can alleviate problems related to the linkage function between the gaming machine and the portable terminal.

One aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is:
Game control means capable of controlling a game in a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on establishment of a predetermined control condition;
Operation accepting means capable of accepting a player's operation;
Storage means for storing game history information in a game played by the game control means after a first condition including that the operation accepting means has accepted a specific operation is established;
Code information display means for displaying code information including the game history information stored in the storage means on a predetermined display unit;
Operation explanation means for explaining the specific operation;
Limiting means for limiting at least one of the display of the code information and the explanation regarding the specific operation when the second condition is satisfied is provided.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to execute a new effect using the effect movable body without increasing the work load.

It is a perspective view of the game machine concerning this form. It is a perspective view of the state with which the inner frame with which the game machine is provided, and the front frame are open with respect to the outer frame. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine is provided. It is an enlarged view around the 2nd big prize device with which the game machine is provided, (A) is a figure when a distribution member is in the 1st state, and (B) is a state where the distribution member is the 2nd state It is a figure when it is. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 3, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility with the opening pattern of a jackpot type and a big winning opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a big hit determination table, (B) is a hit type determination table, (C) is a reach determination table, (D) is a normal symbol per determination table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a power-on process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passage process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process. It is a flow chart of special electric equipment processing (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a customer waiting start process. It is a flowchart of an initial function setting process. It is a flowchart of an initial function setting process. It is a flowchart of a portable terminal cooperation function setting process. It is a flowchart of a portable terminal cooperation function setting process. It is a flowchart of a customer waiting effect process. It is a flowchart of a customer waiting effect process. It is a flowchart of a setting volume change process. It is the figure which showed each image displayed when changing the setting of an initial function. It is the figure which showed each standby image displayed by a customer waiting effect when the portable terminal cooperation function is validated. It is the figure which showed each image displayed when utilizing a portable terminal cooperation function. It is the figure which showed each waiting image displayed by a customer waiting effect when the portable terminal cooperation function is invalidated. It is the figure which showed the example of a change of a special standby image. (A) is the figure which showed the invalidation reason alerting | reporting content setting image, (B), (C) is the figure which showed the example of a change of a special standby image.

1. Structural configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1 A pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. In the following description, as shown in FIG. 1, the left-right direction of each part of a pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of a gaming machine will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction for a player facing the pachinko gaming machine. . In addition, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching a player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the backward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 (see FIG. 3) attached in the gaming machine frame 50. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine frame 50 includes an outer frame 51, an inner frame 52, and a front frame (glass door frame) 53. The outer frame (base frame portion) 51 is a vertical rectangular frame that forms the outer portion of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The inner frame (holding frame portion) 52 is a vertical rectangular frame that is disposed inside the outer frame 51 and to which the game board 2 is attached. The front frame (front frame portion) 53 is disposed on the front side of the outer frame 51 and the inner frame 52 and has a vertical rectangular shape for holding the game board 2.

  The gaming machine frame 50 includes a hinge portion 54 on the left end side. By this hinge portion 54, the front frame 53 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 51 and the inner frame 52, and the inner frame 52 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 51 and the front frame 53, respectively. It has become. An opening 53a is formed at the center of the front frame 53, and a transparent glass plate 55 is attached to the opening 53a so that the player can visually recognize a game area 3 described later.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a lock 56 is attached to the lower right front surface of the front frame 53. Basically, the inner frame 52 and the front frame 53 are closed and locked (fixed) by the lock 56 so that they cannot be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 51. The lock 56 can be opened by a specific key (not shown) possessed by a game hall employee, and the inner frame 52 and the front frame 53 can be opened with respect to the outer frame 51.

  An upper decorative unit 200 is provided on the upper front side of the front frame 53, a left decorative unit 210 is provided on the left front side of the front frame 53, and a right decorative unit 220 is provided on the right front side of the front frame 53 and above the lock 56. The operation mechanism unit 230 is provided on the lower front side of the front frame 53.

  A frame lamp 66 capable of emitting light is provided on the front surface of the upper decoration unit 200. The frame lamp 66 includes a first light emitting unit 66a, a second light emitting unit 66b, a third light emitting unit 66c, and a fourth light emitting unit 66d in order from the left side to the right side. The first light emitting unit 66a has an “L” shape in front view, the second light emitting unit 66b has an “O” shape in front view, and the third light emitting unit 66c has a “G” shape in front view. The fourth light emitting unit 66d has an “O” shape in a front view. The frame lamp 66 forms a series of meaningful character strings composed of “LOGO” by the light emitting portions 66a, 66b, 66c and 66d formed in the alphabet shape in this way. The “LOGO” is an abbreviation (“logo”) of the model name of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and also means the name of the main character. In addition, a speaker 67 capable of outputting sound is provided above each of the left decoration unit 210 and the right decoration unit 220.

  The operation mechanism unit 230 includes a handle (launching operation unit) 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 for storing game balls, and a hitting ball supply tray 61. An extra ball receiving tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated is provided. Further, on the upper surface of the operation mechanism unit 230, an effect button 63 and a select button 68 that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses are provided. The select button 68 is configured by a so-called “cross key”, and includes an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button.

  Next, the game board 2 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which game balls launched by the operation of the handle 60 flow down are surrounded by rail members 4. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails (reference numerals omitted) for guiding a game ball are projected.

  An image display device 7 that is a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a variable display of a first special symbol and a second special symbol (variable display) described later (variable display), and a variable display such as effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with the stop display. In addition, there is a display area for performing stop display. The display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”.

  A left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, a middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and a right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols is composed of a plurality of symbols (numerical symbols) representing numbers “1” to “8”, for example. The image display device 7 includes a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol display 41a and a second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 5), which will be described later, according to a combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easily understandable manner.

  For example, when the jackpot is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a double eye (a jackpot stop mode) such as “777”. Further, if it is out of place, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a break (such as a loss stop mode) such as “637”. This makes it easy for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery with the image display device 7 rather than with the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect design, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change what combination of effect symbols is displayed in accordance with each lottery result.

  The image display device 7 is a jackpot game effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol as described above (also referred to as “effect symbol variable display effect” or simply “variable effect”). Or a customer waiting effect for waiting for a customer is displayed on the display screen 7a.

  A center decorative body 10 is disposed near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A stage portion 11 capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 20 described later is formed at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. The center decorative body 10 is provided with a movable board body (effect movable body) 15 that can be displaced in front of the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7.

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is provided a fixed winning device 19 having a first starting port (first starting winning port, entering port) 20 in which the ease of entering a game ball does not always change. ing. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 20 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a jackpot random number or the like).

  Also, below the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, there is provided an ordinary variable winning device (so-called electric chew, variable entering means) 22 having a second starting opening (second starting winning opening, entry opening) 21. It has been. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the lottery of the second special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a jackpot random number or the like).

  The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (entrance opening / closing member) 23 and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 6). The second start port 21 allows a game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is in an open state. That is, the 2nd starting opening 21 is a starting opening from which the ease of entering a game ball can change.

  Also, in the game area 3, a first grand prize device (first special variable prize device, special prize means) 31 having a first grand prize opening (special prize opening) 30 is provided at the upper right of the first start opening 20. It has been. The first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (first special prize opening opening / closing member) 32, and opens and closes the first grand prize winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 6). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is open.

  In addition, a gate (passage area) 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the first big prize opening 30 in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

  In the upper right of the first grand prize opening 30 in the game area 3, a second big prize device (second special variable prize winning device, special prize means) 36 having a second big prize opening (special prize opening) 35 is provided. Is provided. The second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (second special prize opening opening / closing member) 37, and opens / closes the second big prize winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 6). The second grand prize opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is open.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4A, inside the second grand prize winning device 36, a specific area (V area) 39 through which a game ball that has passed through the second major prize winning opening 35 can pass and non- A specific region 70 is formed. In the second grand prize winning device 36, a second grand prize winning port sensor 35a for detecting the winning of a game ball to the second major prize winning opening 35 is disposed upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. . The specific area 39 is provided with a specific area sensor 39 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the specific area 39. Further, the non-specific area 70 is provided with a non-specific area sensor 70 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70. In addition, the second grand prize winning device 36 distributes the game balls that have passed through the second grand prize winning opening 35 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and the distribution that drives the distribution member 71. A member solenoid 73 (see FIG. 6) is provided.

  FIG. 4A shows when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. As shown in FIG. 4A, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 is in a first state (retracted state) that allows the game ball to pass to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a. This game ball route is referred to as a first route.

  FIG. 4B shows a state in which the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 4B, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in a second state (advancing state) that prevents the game ball from passing into the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 passes through the non-specific area 70 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a. This game ball route is referred to as a second route.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 is an opportunity to shift to a high probability state described later. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability changing operation port. On the other hand, the non-specific region 70 is not a probability variation operating port.

  In the lower part of the game area 3, a normal winning opening 27 is provided. Further, at the bottom of the game area 3, there is provided an out port 16 through which game balls that have been driven into the game area 3 but have not won any winning holes are discharged out of the game area 3.

  In this way, the game area 3 in which various winning holes are arranged, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. There is. The method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed. On the other hand, a method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is referred to as a right hit.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a display device 40 is arranged at the center on the right side of the game board 2 (a position indicated by a symbol A). As shown in FIG. 5, the display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display 42 that variably displays is included. In addition, the display units 40 hold the operation of the first special symbol display unit 43a and the second special symbol display unit 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display unit 41a. A second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold display 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is included. It is.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed in response to a winning of a game ball at the second start port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display (identification symbol display means) 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

  In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped to display a lottery based on winning the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special symbol lottery, Announce the results of the jackpot lottery). The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the stop symbol and variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a special symbol of the jackpot stop mode set in advance (a jackpot symbol), the first big prize opening with an open pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped (that is, the type of the winning jackpot) A jackpot game (special game) that opens 30 or the second grand prize winning opening 35 is performed.

  Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of several types of jackpots to be described later), 1, 2, from the left such as “○ ●●● ○○ ●●” (○: lit, ●: unlit) The jackpot symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In the case of a loss, a lost symbol in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as “●●●●●●● ○”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol variation display (variable display) is performed over a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, such that light repeatedly flows from left to right. In this mode, the LED is turned on.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins a prize at the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various random number values (numerical information) such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the win are specially recorded. It is temporarily stored in the figure holding storage unit 85 (see FIG. 6). More specifically, if the winning is for the first starting port 20, the first special figure is stored in the first special drawing storage unit 85a, and if the winning is for the second starting port 21, the second special figure is reserved. It is stored in the second special figure storage unit 85b.

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when a special symbol based on the special figure hold can be variably displayed. Digesting a special figure hold means that a jackpot random number corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and a special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable symbol variable display Even if there is a win during the middle or big win game, the right of the big hit lottery for the win can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold display 43. Specifically, the special figure hold indicator 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of special figure holds.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as an opportunity. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by variably displaying the normal symbol (variation display) and then displaying the stop symbol. A normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (a normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by a normal symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second start port 21 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game to be performed is performed. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting state. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as “◯◯” (◯: lit, ●: unlit). Further, when the lottery result is a loss, a normal lose symbol in which only the right LED is lit is displayed as “● ○”. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a normal lose pattern. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol variation display (variable display) is performed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are lit alternately.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the common figure storage unit 86 (see FIG. 6). Temporarily stored as figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the saved map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that a normal symbol random number (per random number) corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined and variable symbol display for displaying the determination result is executed.

  The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 44. Specifically, the general-purpose hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of general-purpose holds.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that performs control related to game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transition, and effects that are executed as the game progresses. A sub-control board (production control board) 90 that performs control, a payout control board 110 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control part, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control part together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107 and a sound control board 106 which will be described later. The sub-control unit may include at least the sub-control board 90 and can control the game effect using the effect means (the image display device 7, the frame lamp 66, the speaker 67, the board movable body 15, and the like).

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices through these boards. A backup power supply circuit 151 is provided on the power supply board 150. When power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the backup power supply circuit 151, information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 described later is stored in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is retained even during power interruption. In addition, a power switch (power-on means) 155 is connected to the power board 150. By turning on / off the power switch 155, turning on / off the power is switched. A backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or a backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter “game control microcomputer”) 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and inputs and outputs data and signals. An I / O port section (input / output circuit) 87 is included. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 85 and the universal diagram storage unit 86. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

  Further, a RAM clear switch 89 for causing the CPU 82 to clear information stored in the RAM 84 is mounted on the main control board 80. Various boards included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the main control board 80 are arranged on the back side (rear side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Accordingly, the power switch 155 and the RAM clear switch 89 cannot be operated unless the game hall employee or the like can open the gaming machine frame 50. That is, it can be said that the power switch 155 as the power-on means is an operation means that is substantially impossible for the player to operate.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start opening sensor 20a, a second start opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize opening sensor 30a, a second big prize opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and a non-specification. An area sensor 70a and a normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball won in the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has won the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball won in the first big prize opening 30. The second grand prize opening sensor 35 a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The normal winning opening sensor 27 a is provided in each of the normal winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 27.

  Further, as the solenoids, the electric chew solenoid 24, the first big prize opening solenoid 33, the second big prize opening solenoid 38, and the distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first big prize opening solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize opening solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 is for driving the distribution member 71 of the second big winning device 36.

  Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold indicator 43a, a second special figure hold indicator 43b, A figure hold indicator 44 is connected. That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 has a prize ball payout device 120, a ball payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1, enabling ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card. Are connected to each other, and a launching device 112 is connected via a launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to win a prize ball. Or the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. In addition, the paid-out ball rental is detected by the ball rental sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. . Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed.

  As shown in FIG. 7, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 91 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93, and a data and signal An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for performing input / output is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  In addition, a real time clock (RTC) 99 is mounted on the sub control board 90. The RTC 99 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 99 operates with power supplied from an external power supply device (island power supply device) (not shown), and operates when the power is not supplied from the external power supply device. It operates with the electric power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 151 with which it is provided. For this reason, the RTC 99 can measure the current date and time even when the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not turned on. Note that a backup power supply circuit for the RTC 99 may be provided on the sub-control board 90. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery or the like) can be employed as the backup power supply circuit.

  The sub control board 90 is connected to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM 103 of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect designs), background images, etc. Image data is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effect, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and voice data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, audio data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable panel body 15 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 controls the operation of the movable board body 15 based on the movable board body operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the movable board body 15.

  An effect button detection SW (switch) 63a and a select button detection switch 68a are connected to the sub control board 90 via a frame relay board 98. The effect button detection switch 63a is a detecting means that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. The select button detection switch 68a is a detecting means that the select button 68 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. Specifically, the select button detection switch 68a includes an upward detection switch that detects that the upward button is pressed, a downward detection switch that detects that the downward button is pressed, and a left button. Is comprised of a left direction detection switch that detects that the button is pressed and a right direction detection switch that detects that the right button is pressed. When each button (effect button 63, select button 68) is pressed, a signal is input to the sub-control board 90 from each switch (effect button detection switch 63a, select button detection switch 68a).

3. Description of jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are “hits” and “off” as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of “missing”, the “design symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When winning a jackpot, the winning prize opening (the first winning prize opening 30 and the second winning prize opening 35) is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol (the type of jackpot) that is stopped and displayed. Is executed. The jackpot game is an example of a special game.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot game is a multi-round game (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the last round game is completed (Also expressed as ED). Each round game starts with the end of OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big prize opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

  There are several types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. A specific jackpot and a regular jackpot. The specific jackpot is also called “V long jackpot”, and the normal jackpot is also called “V short jackpot”. The “V long jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) in which a game ball can easily pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. . The “V short jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. is there.

  More specifically, “V long jackpot” has a total number of rounds of 16R. From 1R to 13R and 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. In 14R and 16R, the second grand prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R.

  On the other hand, “V short jackpot” has a total number of rounds of 16R, but a substantial total number of rounds of 13R. In other words, from 1R to 13R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R, but at 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is only opened for 0.1 seconds per 1R, and even at 14R and 16R The second grand prize opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 seconds per 1R. In 14R and 16R in the V short jackpot, not only the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is short, but also the opening timing of the second big prize opening 35 and the operation timing of the distribution member 71 (second state ( From the relationship with the first state (see FIG. 4 (B)) to the first state (see FIG. 4 (A)), it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability state to be described later. Therefore, when the above-mentioned V long jackpot is won, the game state after the jackpot game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the V short jackpot is won, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 while the jackpot game is being executed. Therefore, the game state after the jackpot game is a normal probability state described later. (Non-high probability state).

  However, even when controlled to the normal probability state, a short time state described later is given. In this case, the number of time reductions is set to 100. The number of time reductions is the upper limit number of executions of the special symbol variation display in the time reduction state.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the lottery of the first special symbol (Special Figure 1), the jackpot distribution rate is 50% for the V long jackpot and 50% for the V short jackpot. On the other hand, the jackpots won in the lottery of the second special symbol (special chart 2) are all V long jackpots.

  When “V Long Jackpot” is won by lottery of Special Figure 1, “Special Figure 1_Specific Symbol” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a, and when “V Short Jackpot” is won, “Special figure 1_normal symbol” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. On the other hand, when winning by the lottery of the special figure 2, it is always a V long jackpot, and the “special figure 2_specific symbol” is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b.

  Here, in the present pachinko machine 1, the lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is performed based on the “big hit random number”, and the lottery for the type of winning jackpot is performed based on the “hit type random number”. As shown in FIG. 9A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0-9. Note that random numbers acquired based on winning at the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 include “reach random number” and “variation pattern random number” in addition to the big hit random number and the hit type random number.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is generated in the effect design variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of place. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols, and depending on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed, It is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of the production symbols shown. It should be noted that the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed so as to be slightly shaken in the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to repeat the enlargement and reduction. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random number acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 includes a normal symbol random number (per random number) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

4). Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a “normal probability state (non-high probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the special symbol variable display by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. Becomes higher.

  In addition, a state in which the function for reducing the variation time of the special symbol display 41 is in operation is referred to as “time-short state”, and a state in which the special symbol display 41 is not in operation is referred to as “non-time-short state”. In the short-time state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) is shorter than in the non-short-time state. That is, when the function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol display device 41 is activated, it is easy to select a short variation time as the variation time of the variable symbol special display, compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time-short state and do not operate in the non-time-short state. Therefore, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-short time state. That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable symbol normal display by the normal symbol display 42 becomes the normal winning symbol is higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated. .

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 10 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 10E). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the non-short time state (see FIG. 12). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is activated.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the open time extension function and the number of times of opening increase function of the electric chew 22 are activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and game balls frequently win the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control to support winning at the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entering easy state.

  In the high base state, not all the functions described above may operate. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22 Therefore, it is only necessary that the electric chew 22 be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time reduction state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V long jackpot is a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base if the game is passed to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. State. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state is terminated when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (160 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the V short jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, i.e., if the specific area 39 is not passed during the jackpot game). Low probability state), short time state and high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. The low probability low base state may be referred to as a “normal game state”. The state in which the jackpot game is being executed is referred to as a “special game state (jackpot game state)”.

  In a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B (see FIG. 3) by hitting right. This is because the electric support 22 makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. . Therefore, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the second starting port 21 while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of start prizes (win prizes at the start opening) rather than left-handed. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a right-handed game is played even during a big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 3) by left-handed. Since the electric support control is not executed, the electric chew 22 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start port 20 than to win the second start port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left turn is made to win a game ball in the first starting port 20. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start prizes than right-handed.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Process] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. The initial value of the counter is “0”, the initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, and the initial value of the status is “1”. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, a power-on process (S001) described later is first performed.

  Then, following the power-on process (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the various random number counter values shown in FIG. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. Each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is permitted, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 82, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Various counters by normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) after main timer interrupt process (S005) is finished and until main timer interrupt process (S005) is started next time The value update process is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

  [Power-On Processing] As shown in FIG. 14, in the power-on processing (S001), first, permission setting for access to the RAM 84 is performed (S011). As a result, information can be written to and read from the RAM 84. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 89 is operated (ON or not) (S012). If the RAM clear switch 89 is ON (YES in S012), the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if it is not ON (NO in S012), it is subsequently determined whether or not the power-off flag is ON (S013). The power-off flag is a flag that indicates the occurrence of power interruption, and is a flag that is turned on in a power-off monitoring process (see FIG. 31) described later.

  If the power-off flag is not ON (NO in S013), there is a possibility that the power has not been cut off normally, and the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the power-off flag is ON (YES in S013), a checksum is calculated (S014) and compared with the checksum calculated at the time of power-off (see step S2902 in FIG. 34) ( S015). The checksum is calculated by considering the game information stored in the RAM 84 as a numerical value. If the checksum values do not match (NO in S015), the content stored in the RAM 84 is not normal, and the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the checksum values match (YES in S015), it is determined that the stored contents of the RAM 84 are normal, and the process proceeds to step S016.

  In step S016, setting management of the work area of the RAM 84 at the time of power recovery is performed. In this setting process, power recovery information is read from the ROM 83 and the power recovery information is set in the work area of the RAM 84. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the power-off flag (S017), and proceeds to step S021.

  On the other hand, in step S018, all game information stored in the RAM 84 is cleared (S018). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 initializes the work area of the RAM 84 (S019). In this initial setting process, the initial setting information read from the ROM 83 is set in the work area of the RAM 84. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 outputs a RAM clear notification command for notifying that the RAM has been cleared to the sub-control board 90 (S020), and proceeds to step S021.

  In step S021, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-on command setting process. In the power-on command setting process (S021), a setting process for outputting a power-on command to the sub control board 90 is performed after a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. Specifically, a predetermined time until the power-on command is output is set in the timer, and subtraction of the time set in the timer is started. When the value of the subtracted timer becomes “0”, it means that a predetermined time has elapsed, so the power-on command is set in a predetermined output buffer of the RAM 84. Thus, the set power-on command is output to the sub control board 90 in an output process (S101) described later. After the power-on command setting process (S021), in step S022, as other initial settings, for example, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, etc. are performed. Finish.

  [Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), first, an output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, and a first grand prize port sensor) which are mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1. 30a, the second big prize opening sensor 35a, the normal prize opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 6) are read, and the payout data for paying out the prize balls according to the type of the prize opening is output to the RAM 84. Set to buffer.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. Following normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103), starting port sensor detection processing (S104), normal operation processing (S105), special operation processing (S106), specific area sensor detection processing (S107), power supply described later Disconnect monitoring processing (S108) is executed. Thereafter, other processing (S109) is executed, and the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is terminated. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 13). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control again. Side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed.

  [Starting Port Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the starting port sensor detection process (S104), first, whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a. (S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), a gate passage process (S202) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the gate passing process (S202) is passed and the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S203). If a game ball has not won at the second starting port 21 (NO at S203), the process proceeds to step S207. If a game ball has won at the second starting port 21 (YES at S203), the special figure 2 is displayed. Judgment whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (the upper limit storage number) (S204). Then, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached “4” (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S207, but if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than “4” (S204) NO), 1 is added to the special figure 2 reserved ball number (S205).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 9A is acquired), and the acquired special random number value is stored in the second special figure storage unit 85b as the current special figure. 2 It stores in the storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b according to the number of reserved balls.

  Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S207). . If no game ball has been won at the first start port 20 (NO at S207), the process is completed, but if a game ball has won at the first start port 20 (YES at S207), the special figure 1 is on hold. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached “4” (the upper limit storage number). (S208). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached “4” (YES in S208), the process is terminated, but if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than “4” (NO in S208). ), "1" is added to the special figure 1 reserved ball number (S209).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S210) is performed, and this processing ends. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210), similarly to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) The reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are obtained (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 9A is obtained), and the obtained random number values are obtained. It stores in the storage area of the 1st special figure reservation storage part 85a according to the present special figure 1 reservation ball number among 1st special figure reservation storage part 85a.

  [Gate-passing process] As shown in FIG. 17, in the gate-passing process (S202), the number of ordinary symbol reservation balls (the number of normal figure reservations, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of general figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) ) Is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol holding balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reservation balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reservation balls (S302), and normal symbol random number acquisition processing (S303) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 9B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 86 of the RAM 84 as a current value. Is stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls.

  [Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S105) following the start port sensor detection processing (S104) (see FIG. 15). As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal operation process (S105), it is first determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is in operation (S401). If the electric chew 22 is not in operation (NO in S401), it is then determined whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (S402). If the normal symbol is not being stopped and displayed (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being changed (S403). If the normal symbol variation display is not in progress (NO in S403), it is then determined whether or not the number of retained balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (YES in S404), this process is finished.

  If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not “0” in step S404 (NO in S404), a hit determination process (S405) is performed. In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 86 is read, and based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. Judge whether or not to hit. Then, symbol determination processing for setting the symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 is performed (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is “losing”, data corresponding to the “general symbol losing symbol” is set, and if it is “winning”, data corresponding to the “ordinary winning symbol” is set.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol variation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol variation time determination process (S407), with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 10E, if the gaming state is a short time state, the variation of the ordinary symbol is 1 second. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 10 seconds is selected.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normal symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal map storage in the general map storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the memory corresponding to the fourth storage in the general map storage unit 86 is stored. The area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S409). In this way, the usual figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 starts normal symbol variation display using the ordinary symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of normal symbol variation, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

  If the normal symbol variation display is being performed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), it is then determined whether or not the regular symbol variation time has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S411), the normal symbol variation display is stopped at the display result (ordinary winning symbol or normal lose symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the normal symbol fluctuation stop is set (S413), and the normal symbol stop time is set (S414), and this process is finished.

  Also, if the normal symbol stop display is being performed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in step S414 has elapsed (S415). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the common symbol stop symbol data is set (S416). (NO in S416)), this process is finished. On the other hand, if it is data of a normal winning symbol (that is, if it is a winning symbol (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S417). Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

  Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in the above-described step S401 (YES in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S419). Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S420).

  [Special Operation Processing] As shown in FIG. 19, in the special operation processing (S106), the processing related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) is divided into four stages. “Special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each of these stages. When the “special operation status” is “1” (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special symbol standby process (S1302), and the “special operation status” is “2”. If this is the case (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), special symbol change processing (S1304) is performed. If the "special action status" is "3" (NO in S1301 and S1303, YES in S1305) Then, the special symbol confirmation process (S1306) is performed, and when the “special operation status” is “4” (S1301, S1303, S1305 are all NO), the special electric accessory process (S1307) is performed. The special operation status is “1” by default.

  [Special Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 20, in the special symbol waiting process (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls) at the second start port 21 is “0”. Is determined (S1401). Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1407). If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is also “0” (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the first starting port 20, the customer It is determined whether or not the wait flag is ON (S1415). If it is ON (YES in S1415), this process is finished. If it is not ON (NO in S1415), the customer wait command is set in the output buffer (S1416). ), The customer waiting flag is turned ON (S1417), and this process is terminated.

  In step S1401, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not “0” (NO in S1401), that is, storing a random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second starting port 21 (holding information in Special Figure 2) ) Is performed, a special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) described later are performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 2 reserved ball number by one (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the first hold in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b. The storage area corresponding to is cleared (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), the special operation status is set to “2” and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1402). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  Also, when the figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no hold information of the special figure 2, When there is one or more random number counter value group storages (holding information of special figure 1) acquired due to winning at one start port 20, special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1408) and special figure described later One variation pattern selection process (S1409) is performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 1 reserved ball number by one (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. The storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1411). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), the special operation status is set to “2” and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  In step S1413, it is determined whether the customer waiting flag is ON. If the customer waiting flag is ON, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1414), and the process ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol change display based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold.

  [Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (Special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) are based on FIG. It explains collectively. As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, a jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read as a determination value (S1501). ).

  Next, a jackpot determination table (FIG. 10A) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1503). If it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), it is based on the table for non-high probability state in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 10A). It is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S1504). On the other hand, if it is a high probability state (YES in S1503), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on a table for a high probability state in the big hit determination table (FIG. 10A) (S1505).

  If the result of the big hit determination (S1504, S1505) is “big hit”, the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and the hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table shown in FIG. The type is determined (S1506). After determining the hit type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the hit type is set in the hit type buffer provided in the RAM 84 ( S1508) The process ends. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is “lost”, the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set (S1508) and the processing is terminated.

  [Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) have the same process flow. A description will be given based on FIG. 22 and FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON). (S1601).

  If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is not the time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), the variation pattern random number counter value (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and jackpot in the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11) is referred to. A variation pattern is selected based on (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1603). As shown in FIG. 11, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Note that SP reach (super reach) is a reach that has a longer variation time after reach than normal reach, and the table allocation rate is set so that the winning expectation (expectation for jackpot winning) is higher than normal reach. ing. Therefore, from the player's point of view, the longer the variation time, the higher the winning expectation can be grasped.

  Here, the fluctuation effects include a fluctuation effect that does not develop into SP reach (first aspect effect) and a change effect that develops into SP reach (second aspect effect). It can be said that the first aspect effect is a variable effect composed only of effects (first stage effects) before developing into SP reach such as normal reach and dohazure. On the other hand, the second aspect effect can be said to be a variable effect including the first stage effect and the SP reach (second stage effect) after the first stage effect.

  If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1602, it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach-achieved random value (S1604). When the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1604), that is, when there is a reach loss, the reach loss table during the non-short-time state (not shown in the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). A variation pattern is selected on the basis of the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the short-time state and the reach corresponding to loss with reach (S1605).

  On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1604), that is, when there is no reach loss, the reach-less loss table during the non-short-time state (of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to a non-time-short state and a reach corresponding to non-reach loss (S1606). At the time of this lossless reach, the function of shortening variation according to the number of balls held is working

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. 23, the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is a table in the short-time state (shown in FIG. 11). The processing (S1607 to S1611) is performed in the same flow as steps S1602 to S1606 except that the special figure variation pattern determination table is set to a portion corresponding to the short time state.

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the selected variation pattern is set as shown in FIG. 22 (S1612), and this process ends. The information on the variation pattern set in step S1612 is included in the variation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby processing (S1302), and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output processing (S101).

  [Special Symbol Variation Processing] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol variation processing (S1304), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. It is determined whether or not (see) has elapsed (S1801). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1801), this process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1801), the variation stop command is set (S1802), and the special operation status is set to “3” (S1803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display with a symbol (hit or jackpot symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1804), this processing is ended.

  [Special Symbol Confirmation Processing] As shown in FIG. 25, in the special symbol confirmation processing (S1306), first, the special symbol stop time (stop time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 11). It is determined whether or not elapses (S1901). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the stop display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a game state management process described later is performed (S1902). Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1903). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1903), an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) corresponding to the type of jackpot that has been won is set (S1904).

  The game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state reset process described later (S1905) following step S1904. Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S1906), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1907). Then, the special operation status is set to “4” (S1908), and the process ends.

  If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1903 (NO in S1903), since the jackpot game is not started, the special operation status is set to “1” (S1909), and the process ends.

  [Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the game state management process (S1902), it is first determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2002), and whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is “0”. Is determined (S2003). If it is “0” (YES in S2003), the probability variation flag is turned OFF (S2004). If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2005.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2005). If it is ON (YES in S2005), the value of the time-counter that counts the number of fluctuations of special symbols executed during the time-saving state is decremented by 1 (S2006), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time-counter is “0”. (S2007) If it is “0” (YES in S2007), the time reduction flag is turned off (S2008), and the process is terminated. If the determination result in step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process ends.

  [Game State Reset Process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the game state reset process (S1905), it is first determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2101). If it is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2102). In addition, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is ON, the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104).

  [Special Electric Property Processing (Big Bonus Game)] As shown in FIG. 28, in the special electric character processing (S1307), it is first determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag that indicates that the opening of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) has been completed in the running big hit game.

  If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening is being opened (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), whether or not it has reached the time to open the big winning opening, that is, the opening time of the jackpot game has passed and the opening time of the first round game has been reached, or It is determined whether or not an interval time (closing time) until the once closed big winning opening is opened again has reached the opening start time (S2203).

  If the decision result in the step S2203 is NO, the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2203 is YES, it is judged whether or not the currently executed jackpot game is a jackpot game as a V long jackpot (S2204). If it is not the V long jackpot, the process proceeds to step S2207. If it is the V long jackpot, it is determined whether it is the timing to start the 14th round or the 16th round in which the game ball can pass to the specific area 39. (S2205). If it is not the timing to start the 14th round or the 16th round (NO in S2205), the process directly proceeds to step S2207. On the other hand, if it is the timing to start the 14th round or the 16th round (YES in S2205), the V valid period setting process (S2206) is performed.

  In the V valid period setting process (S2206), the specific area sensor 39a is used for several seconds during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 and after the second big prize opening 35 is closed in the fourteenth or sixteenth round of the V long jackpot. Is set to a V valid period for determining that the detection of the game ball is valid. In this embodiment, a period other than this (including the case where no jackpot game is being executed) is set as a V invalid period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid.

  In step S2207, the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the type of jackpot. Note that the sorting member 71 always moves with a constant motion from the start of the round game (or jackpot game).

  In a succeeding step S2208, a round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2208), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening in step S2207 is the first release in one round game. A round designation command including information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84.

  In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (S1307), if the special prize opening is being opened (YES in S2202), it is determined whether or not the special prize closing condition is satisfied (S2209). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winning prizes in the round winning game has reached the specified maximum winning quantity (8 pieces per 1R in this embodiment) or the time for closing the winning prize opening. (That is, a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 8) has passed since the special winning opening was opened). If the closing condition for the special prize opening is not satisfied (NO in S2209), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the closing condition for the special winning opening is satisfied (YES in S2009), the special winning opening is closed (blocked) (S2210). When one round game is ended by closing step S2210 (YES in S2211), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2212), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0”. (S2213). If it is not “0” (NO in S2013), the process is finished as it is to start the next round game.

  On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S2213), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2214), and the jackpot ending is started (S2215). Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2216).

  If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether the jackpot ending time has passed (S2217) and the ending time has passed. If not (NO in S2217), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2217), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2218), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2219), and the special operation status is set to “1” (S2220). Thereafter, a game state setting process (S2221) described later is performed, and the present process ends.

  [Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the game state setting process (S2221), it is first determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2301). If the V flag is not ON (NO in S2301), the hour / hour flag is turned ON (S2307), “100” is set in the hour / hour counter (S2308), and the process is terminated. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes the normal probability state, the short time state, and the high base state (that is, the low probability high base state).

  On the other hand, if the V flag is ON in step S2301, the probability variation flag is turned on (S2302), and the value of the probability variation counter is set to “160” (S2303). Thereafter, the V flag is turned OFF (S2304). Subsequently, the time reduction flag is turned on (S2305), the value of the time reduction counter is set to “160” (S2306), and the processing is ended. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a highly accurate high base state).

  [Specific Area Sensor Detection Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S107) after the special operation process (S106) (see FIG. 15). In the specific area sensor detection process (S107), as shown in FIG. 30, it is first determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). If there is no detection in step S2401 (NO in S2401), the process ends. If there is detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect (S2402). If it is determined that the V valid period is in effect (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned on (S2403), the V passing command is set (S2404), and the process is terminated.

  [Power-off Monitoring Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S108) following the specific area sensor detection process (S107) (see FIG. 15). In the power-off monitoring process (S108), as shown in FIG. 31, first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2901). If there is no input (NO in S2901), the process ends. The power-off signal is a signal that is input to the game control microcomputer 81 when the power supply voltage starts to decrease due to power interruption. If a power-off signal is input in step S2901 (YES in S2901), a checksum is calculated and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S2902), and a power-off flag is turned on (S2903). Then, prohibition of access to the RAM 84 is set (S2904). As a result, information cannot be written to or read from the RAM 84. Thereafter, the loop processing is performed without returning to the main timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 15).

6). Various setting changes Next, various setting changes will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, when initialization of the RAM 94 (RAM clear) is executed when the power is turned on, as shown in FIG. 46 (A), the RAM clear notification image SG1 is displayed on the display screen 7a. Is displayed. Then, when a predetermined operation (operation for pressing the effect button 63 five times continuously: display start operation) is performed within a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) after execution of the RAM clear, as shown in FIG. The initial function setting image SG2 is displayed on the display screen 7a. The predetermined operation described above is not limited to the operation of continuously pressing the effect button 63 five times, and can be changed as appropriate. From the display of the initial function setting image SG2, it is possible to change the setting of the initial function such as setting of the hall code and ON / OFF setting of the mobile terminal linkage function.

  While the initial function setting image SG2 shown in FIG. 46B is being displayed, the select button 68 is operated to move the cursor to “switch to setting screen” of the hall code setting. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a hall code input image SG3 is displayed on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. As a result, it is possible to input hall code information consisting of a 4-digit number corresponding to each amusement hall. In FIG. 46B, a horizontally long rectangular thick line frame is a cursor.

  When the hall code information is input, as shown in FIG. 47 (C), a hall code corresponding image TG3 based on the hall code information is displayed on the display screen 7a during the customer waiting effect. That is, the name of the amusement hall corresponding to the hole code information is indicated in the portion of “XXX” in the hall code corresponding image TG3. Thereby, it is possible to appeal the name of the game hall to the player during the customer waiting effect. In the initial setting, “0000” is input as the hole code information, and nothing is displayed in the “XXXXXX” portion of the hole code corresponding image TG3. As shown in FIG. 46C, when the presentation button 63 is pressed while the cursor is set to “end”, the display returns to the display of the initial function setting image SG2 shown in FIG.

  In addition, while the initial function setting image SG2 shown in FIG. 46B is being displayed, the cursor is moved to “switch to setting screen” of the ON / OFF setting of the mobile terminal linkage function by operating the select button 68, and the effect button 63 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 46D, the mobile terminal link function ON / OFF setting image SG4 is displayed on the display screen 7a. Here, if the effect button 63 is pressed down with the cursor set to “ON” by the operation of the select button 68, the mobile terminal link function is set to ON and the mobile terminal link function is validated. On the other hand, if the presentation button 63 is pressed with the cursor set to “OFF” by the operation of the select button 68, the mobile terminal link function is set to OFF and the mobile terminal link function is disabled. Note that a horizontally long rectangular thick line frame in FIG. 46D is a cursor.

  Next, the mobile terminal link function will be described. The mobile terminal linking function allows the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a mobile terminal (for example, a mobile phone) to be used in conjunction with each other so that an effect that cannot be seen in the initial setting of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be seen. This is a function that allows a user to view a game history or the like on a portable terminal. Here, the flow of the method of using the mobile terminal linkage function will be briefly described.

  In order to use the mobile terminal linkage function, first, access the Internet site (not shown in the drawing: hereinafter referred to as “model-specific site”) related to the pachinko machine 1 with a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone or a personal computer. Enter the necessary information and complete the new registration. Next, a player who starts a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 accesses the site dedicated to the model using a portable terminal and issues a password. Subsequently, the issued password is input to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Thereby, the setting change according to the password is performed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is capable of performing effects and the like that are not executed in the initial setting. Thereafter, when the game is ended, the two-dimensional code is displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal. In this way, the current game history and the like are stored in the mobile terminal, and the game history can be viewed on the mobile terminal.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the select button 68 is pressed upward or downward when the selection standby image TG2 shown in FIG. 47B is displayed on the display screen 7a during the customer waiting effect. If operated, the mobile terminal link function can be used. Therefore, hereinafter, the customer waiting effect in this embodiment will be described.

  The customer waiting effect is an effect indicating that the change effect is not executed on the display screen 7a when the special effect is not held and the change effect is not executed. When the mobile terminal link function is activated, the five standby images TG1 to TG5 are switched as appropriate in the customer waiting effect.

  As shown in FIG. 47A, the normal standby image TG1 is a standby image indicating that the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed. In other words, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are stopped and displayed are the normal standby image TG1. The normal standby image TG1 is displayed only during the first standby time (60 seconds in this embodiment) after the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed. When the first waiting time has elapsed, the selection waiting image TG2 is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 47 (B), the selection standby image TG2 is an image for using the mobile terminal link function by pressing the up button or the down button of the select button 68 (FIG. 48 (A) described later). It is a standby image which shows shifting to the portable terminal link function setting image RG1) shown in FIG. The selection standby image TG2 is also a standby image indicating that the set volume can be changed by pressing the left button or the right button of the select button 68. The selection standby image TG2 is displayed for the second standby time (30 seconds in this embodiment) unless the select button 68 is operated. When the second standby time has elapsed, the hall code corresponding image TG3 is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 47C, the hall code corresponding image TG3 is a standby image indicating the main character and the name of the game hall corresponding to the hole code information as described above. The hall code corresponding image TG3 is displayed only during the third standby time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds). Then, when the third waiting time has elapsed, a new registration promotion image TG4 is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 47D, the new registration promotion image TG4 is a standby image that prompts new registration for using the mobile terminal link function. In this new registration promotion image TG4, a message for promoting new registration for using the mobile terminal link function is displayed. The new registration promotion image TG4 is displayed only during the fourth standby time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds). When the fourth waiting time has elapsed, the demo image TG5 is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 47 (E), the demo image TG5 is a standby image composed of moving images in which the main character and the enemy character battle. The demo image TG5 is displayed only during the fifth standby time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds). When the fifth standby time has elapsed, a selection standby image TG2 shown in FIG. 47B is displayed. That is, when the changing effect is finished and the customer waiting effect is started, in the first lap, (A) normal standby image TG1⇒ (B) selected standby image TG2⇒ (C) hall code corresponding image TG3⇒ (D) new Registration promotion image TG4⇒ (E) Demo image TG5 is displayed. In the second and subsequent rounds, (B) selection standby image TG2⇒ (C) hole code compatible image TG3⇒ (D) new registration promotion image TG4⇒ (E) The demo image TG5 is displayed.

  Next, a case where the up button or the down button of the select button 68 is pressed while the selection standby image TG2 shown in FIG. 47B is displayed will be described. In this case, a portable terminal link function setting image RG1 shown in FIG. 48 (A) is displayed. From the display of the mobile terminal linkage function setting image RG1, it is possible to display a two-dimensional code, perform new registration, and enter a password.

  When the mobile terminal link function setting image RG1 shown in FIG. 48A is displayed, when the cursor is moved to “2D code display” by operating the select button 68 or the like and the effect button 63 is pressed down, FIG. ), A two-dimensional code image RG2 indicating a two-dimensional code is displayed on the display screen 7a. The two-dimensional code displayed in the two-dimensional code image RG2 includes history information during the game from when a password described later is input until the two-dimensional code image RG2 is displayed. Thus, when the displayed two-dimensional code is read by the mobile terminal, the current game history and game points based on the game history are stored in the mobile terminal. And it becomes possible to see a game history in a portable terminal. In addition, when accessing a site dedicated to this model from a mobile terminal, the gaming points stored in the mobile terminal can be exchanged for benefits such as standby images, incoming music, videos, and songs related to the pachinko gaming machine 1. it can. When the effect button 63 is pressed while the two-dimensional code image RG2 is displayed, the display returns to the portable terminal link function setting image RG1 shown in FIG.

  In addition, although game points can be set as appropriate, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, one point is awarded to the player by performing the variable symbol display once. Similarly, 10 points are awarded to the player when one reach occurs, 50 points are awarded to the player when one SP reach occurs, and 100 points are awarded once per V short jackpot. Is awarded to the player, and 200 points are awarded to the player by winning once per V long jackpot.

  In addition, the type of privilege exchangeable with game points and the relationship between game points and privileges are also set as appropriate. For example, a gaming point for a rare privilege may be set high, and a gaming point for a mediocre privilege may be set low.

  Further, when the mobile terminal link function setting image RG1 shown in FIG. 48A is displayed, if the cursor is moved to “new registration” by operating the select button 68 or the like and the effect button 63 is pressed down, FIG. ), The newly registered image RG3 is displayed on the display screen 7a. The newly registered image RG3 has a “return” selection display for returning to the mobile terminal link function setting image RG1. If the two-dimensional code displayed on the right side of the newly registered image RG3 is read by the mobile terminal, the site dedicated to this model can be accessed. Then, new information can be completed by inputting necessary information on the site dedicated to this model. If new registration is not completed, the password will not be issued on the site dedicated to this model. As shown in FIG. 48C, when the presentation button 63 is pressed while the cursor is set to “return”, the display returns to the portable terminal link function setting image RG1 shown in FIG.

  Further, when the mobile terminal link function setting image RG1 shown in FIG. 48A is displayed, when the cursor is set to “input password” by operating the select button 68 or the like and the effect button 63 is pressed, FIG. ), The password input image RG4 is displayed on the display screen 7a. As a result, the player can input a 5-character password issued at the site dedicated to the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this way, the production setting is changed according to the input password. As a result, the player can see effects that are not executed in the initial setting, such as SP reach and jackpot effects. As shown in FIG. 48D, when the presentation button 63 is pressed while the cursor is set to “quit”, the display returns to the mobile terminal link function setting image RG1 shown in FIG.

  Thus, although the portable terminal linking function can be used in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the portable terminal linking function can be used only when the portable terminal linking function is set to ON. When the mobile terminal linkage function is not set to ON, that is, when the mobile terminal linkage function is set to OFF in the initial setting described above, the mobile terminal linkage function is invalidated and the mobile terminal linkage function is used. I can't.

  Here, invalidation of the mobile terminal link function will be described. FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the standby screen is switched in the customer waiting effect when the mobile terminal linkage function is disabled. 49A is the above-described normal standby image TG1, FIG. 49B is the special selection standby image TG6, FIG. 49C is the above-described hall code corresponding image TG3, and FIG. 49D is the above-described demonstration image TG5. Respectively. The normal standby image TG1 shown in FIG. 49 (A), the hall code corresponding image TG3 shown in FIG. 49 (C), and the demo image TG5 shown in FIG. 49 (D) are respectively displayed when the mobile terminal linkage function is enabled. It is the same as the normal standby image TG1 (FIG. 47A), the hall code corresponding image TG3 (FIG. 47C), and the demo image TG5 (FIG. 47E). Also, the special selection standby image TG6 shown in FIG. 49B is an image that replaces the selection standby image TG2 when the mobile terminal link function is enabled. That is, the selection standby image TG2 is not displayed when the mobile terminal link function is disabled.

  As shown in FIG. 49 (B), the special selection standby image TG6 does not display a standby image indicating that the mobile terminal link function setting image RG1 is to be transferred, and the left button or right direction of the select button 68 Only a standby image indicating that the set volume can be changed by pressing the button is displayed. Further, even if the up button or the down button of the select button 68 is pressed while the special selection standby image TG6 is displayed, the mobile terminal link function setting image RG1 cannot be transferred.

  Further, when the mobile terminal link function is set to OFF, the new registration promotion image TG4 that promotes the mobile terminal link function is not displayed. When the mobile terminal linkage function is disabled, when the changing effect is finished and the customer waiting effect is started, in the first lap, (A) normal standby image TG1⇒ (B) special selection standby image TG6 ⇒ (C) Hall code-corresponding image TG3 ⇒ (D) Demo image TG5 is displayed, and after the second lap, (B) Special selection standby image TG6 ⇒ (C) Hall code-corresponding image TG3 ⇒ (D) Demo image TG5 Will be displayed.

  In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the mobile terminal linkage function can be set to ON or OFF, for example, a situation in which the player cannot use the model dedicated site due to a problem in the model dedicated site, When the availability period is set on the model-specific site and the model-specific site is closed after the availability period has expired, the player can carry the 2D code by setting the mobile terminal linkage function to OFF. It is possible to prevent discouragement by not being able to use the mobile terminal link function despite being read by the terminal. Furthermore, even when a social problem arises in the privilege content obtained by the mobile terminal link function, it is possible to prevent the problem from becoming long and serious by disabling the mobile terminal link function.

  In addition, by disabling the mobile terminal linkage function, the new registration promotion image TG4 in the customer waiting effect is not displayed, and there is a problem in the site dedicated to this model that the player cannot use the site dedicated to this model. It is possible to prevent the player's interest from being unnecessarily incurred when, for example, the availability period is set in the model-specific site and the model-specific site is closed after the availability period is exceeded.

  In addition, since the portable terminal linkage function can be set to ON or OFF basically through the operation of the RAM clear switch 89 that can be operated only by the store clerk of the game hall, the portable terminal linkage function by the player The setting of ON or OFF can be prohibited / restricted.

7). Operation of effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main processing] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the explanation of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided in the sub control board 90 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG.

  As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, it is determined whether or not the sub-side power-off flag (the flag that is turned on at the time of power-off) is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4001). If this determination result is NO, that is, if the sub-side power-off flag is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the sub-side power-off flag is ON, the RAM 94 is initialized. (S4002), the process proceeds to step S4003.

  On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4001), that is, if the sub-side power-off flag is turned on due to power interruption, but the contents of the RAM 94 are kept normal, then the RAM is cleared. It is determined whether a notification command has been received (S4011). If the RAM clear notification command is received (YES in S4011), the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 is cleared. Therefore, the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is cleared (S4002), and the process proceeds to step S4003. On the other hand, if the RAM clear notification command has not been received (NO in S4011), the process proceeds to step S4003 without clearing the RAM 94.

  In step S4003, initialization is performed. In the initial setting, for example, setting of the CPU 92, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed. If the sub-side power-off flag is ON, it is turned OFF.

  In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. It should be noted that the effect determination random number includes an effect design determination random number for determining the effect design, a change effect pattern determination random number for determining the change effect pattern, and a notice effect determination random number for determining various notification effects. Etc. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process (S4006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command executes various effects (variation effect, opening effect, round effect and ending effect, etc.) using the image display device 7 in accordance with the command. Note that the sub control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 in accordance with execution of various effects by the image control board 100. Further, the movable panel 15 is driven via the lamp control board 107. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

  [Reception Interrupt Processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 33, it is determined whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is It is determined whether or not an input has been made to the external INT input unit (S4101). If the strobe signal is not ON, the processing is terminated, and if it is ON, various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4102). This reception interrupt process is a process executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 34, in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), first, input processing (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switch 63a (see FIG. 7) and the select button detection switch 68a.

  Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created in the other process (S4613) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is output to the lamp control board 107 in order to cause the frame lamp 66 to emit light at a timing that matches the effect. The frame lamp 66 is caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, a drive control process (S4203) for operating the panel movable body 15 in a predetermined manner is performed. Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for setting the reset of the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is finished.

  [10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 35, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), a received command analysis process (S4601) described later is first performed.

  Subsequently, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM 94 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4602). Then, an initial function setting process (S4603) and a portable terminal link function setting process (S4604) described later are performed.

  Subsequently, voice control processing (S4605) is performed. In the voice control process (S4605), the voice data (data for controlling the voice output from the speaker 67) created in the other process (S4608) to be described later is output to the voice control board 106, and the time management of voice production is performed. . Thereby, the sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 67.

  Subsequently, a customer waiting effect process (S4606) and a set volume change process (S4607) described later are performed. Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes other processes such as creating lamp data, creating audio data, and updating various effect determination random numbers (S4608).

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 36, in the reception command analysis processing (S4601), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4701). . If it has not been received, the process proceeds to step S4703. If it has been received, a variation effect start process described later is performed (S4702).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a change stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4703). If not received, the process proceeds to step S4705, and if received, variation effect end processing is performed (S4704). In the variation effect end process (S4704), an effect symbol stop command for stopping the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R during the variation display (to end the variation effect being executed) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4705). If not received, the process proceeds to step S4707, and if received, an opening effect selection process is performed (S4706). In the opening effect selection process (S4706), the opening command is analyzed, and an opening effect pattern (contents) to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. Also, in the opening effect selection process (S4706), if the mobile terminal linkage function is enabled and the password input when the password input image RG4 is displayed is stored, the opening command is analyzed. Based on the analysis result, the number of wins for the V short jackpot and the number of wins for the V long jackpot are counted in a predetermined area of the RAM 94. The winning number is reflected as a game history and game points in the two-dimensional code displayed in the two-dimensional code image RG2. Note that the number of wins for the V short jackpot and the number of wins for the V long jackpot stored in the RAM 94 are determined in the process of clearing the RAM 94 in step S4002 or the process of deleting the two-dimensional code image RG2 (S7111 described later). Erased.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4707). If not received, the process proceeds to step S4709, and if received, round effect selection processing is performed (S4708). In the round effect selection process (S4708), the round designation command is analyzed, and the pattern (contents) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4709). If not received, the process proceeds to step S4711. If received, an ending effect selection process is performed (S4710). In the ending effect selection process (S4710), the ending command is analyzed, and a pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a customer waiting command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4711). If it has not been received, the process proceeds to step S4713. If it has been received, a customer waiting start process described later is performed (S4712).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V passing command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4713). If it is not received, the received command analysis process is finished as it is, and if it is received, the V pass notification effect start process is performed (S4714), and the received command analysis process is finished. In the V pass notification effect start process, a V pass notification effect start command for starting the V pass notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The V passing notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there has been a V passing (passing to the specific area 39).

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 37, in the change effect start process (S4702), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change start command (S4901). The fluctuation start command includes information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) or information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409). . It should be noted that the information on the variation pattern acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be used as appropriate in subsequent processing.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs stop symbol determination processing for determining a combination of effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be finally stopped (hereinafter referred to as “stop effect symbol”) (S4902). In the stop symbol determination process, first, a stop symbol pattern determination table for performing stop symbol determination for determining a stop effect symbol is selected based on the special symbol variation pattern indicated by the analyzed variation start command. A plurality of stop symbol pattern determination tables are provided in association with the special symbol variation pattern. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 91 selects one stop symbol pattern determination table associated with the special symbol variation pattern. In each stop symbol pattern determination table, stop symbol pattern determination random values (stop symbol pattern determination values) are distributed to a plurality of stop effect symbols so as to have a predetermined distribution ratio (%). Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the value indicated by the stop symbol pattern determination random number counter as a stop symbol pattern determination random number, and performs stop symbol pattern determination based on the acquired stop symbol pattern determination random number. In the stop design pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 compares the acquired stop design pattern determination random number with the selected stop design pattern table, determines the stop effect design, and displays data representing the determined stop effect pattern. Set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a change effect pattern determination process for determining the effect contents (change effect pattern) of the change effect (S4903). In the variation effect pattern determination process, a random number for determining a special effect variation effect pattern is acquired, and a special image indicated by a change start command is provided from a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables provided in association with the special effect variation pattern. A variation effect pattern is determined by selecting one table based on the variation pattern and determining the acquired random effect pattern determination random number using the selected table. Once the variation production pattern is determined, the type of variation production time, production pattern variation display mode, presence / absence of reach production, content of reach production, presence / absence of operation promotion production, content of operation promotion production, production deployment configuration, etc. The production contents of the fluctuating production consisting of are determined.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets, in the output buffer of the RAM 94, a change effect start command indicating the effect contents of the change effect including the determined stop effect symbol and the change effect pattern (S4904). In the change effect start command, in addition to the change effect by the image performed by the image display device 7, the change effect by the sound output from the speaker 67, the effect contents of the change effect by the light emission performed by the frame lamp 66, and the board The production contents of the fluctuating effect by the operation performed by the movable body 15 are included. When the change effect start command set in step S4904 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the control ROM 103, and The display device 7 performs a variation effect by an image. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 responds to the contents of the special figure variation effect indicated by the variable effect start command transmitted to the image control board 100 while the special figure change effect by the image performed by the image control board 100 is being performed. Then, a voice is output from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 (a special figure fluctuation effect is executed by voice), and a frame lamp 66 is emitted via the lamp control board 107 (a special figure fluctuation effect due to light emission). ) And actuate the movable board 15 (executes a special figure variation effect by the action).

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 sets the fluctuation time indicated by the special figure fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation presentation timer as the fluctuation presentation time (fluctuation presentation time), and the time elapsed after the fluctuation presentation is started (fluctuation presentation progress). Time) measurement is started (S4905). The variation production elapsed time can be recognized by the variation production timer.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the customer waiting effect flag indicating that the customer waiting effect is being performed is ON (S4906). If the customer waiting effect flag is not ON (NO in S4906), the variation effect start processing is finished, and if the customer waiting effect flag is ON (YES in S4906), the customer waiting effect flag is turned off (S4907). .

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a password related to the mobile terminal link function is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S4908). As described above, the password can be stored in the RAM 94 by input when the portable terminal linkage function is enabled and the password input image RG4 is displayed. If no password is stored (NO in S4908), the variation production start process is terminated. On the other hand, if the password is stored (YES in S4908), since the special figure fluctuation display is started, the counter value of the special figure fluctuation display number counter provided in the RAM 94 is incremented by "1" (S4909). The special figure fluctuation display counter is a counter that counts the number of times that the special figure fluctuation display is performed when the mobile terminal linkage function is enabled and the password is stored (set). Each time the special figure variation display is executed, it increases by one. This special figure variation display count is reflected as a game history and game points in the two-dimensional code displayed in the two-dimensional code image RG2. Note that the counter value of the special figure variation display number counter is deleted in the process of clearing the RAM 94 in step S4002 or the process of deleting the two-dimensional code image RG2 (S7111 described later).

  Next, based on the analysis result of the change start command in step S4901, the effect control microcomputer 91 generates a reach in the change effect to be started, that is, the special figure change pattern indicated by the received change start command is It is determined whether it is SP reach or normal reach (S4910). If reach does not occur (NO in S4910), the variation production start process ends. On the other hand, if a reach occurs (YES in S4910), the counter value of the reach counter provided in the RAM 94 is incremented by “1” (S4911). The reach counter is a counting unit that counts the number of times that reach has occurred (reach count) when the mobile terminal linkage function is enabled and the password is stored (set). Each time the variable display is executed, it increases by one. The reach number is reflected as a game history and game points in the two-dimensional code displayed in the two-dimensional code image RG2. Note that the counter value of the reach number counter is deleted in the process of clearing the RAM 94 in step S4002 or the process of deleting the two-dimensional code image RG2 (S7111 described later).

  Subsequently, based on the analysis result of the change start command in step S4901, the effect control microcomputer 91 generates SP reach in the change effect to be started, that is, the special figure change pattern indicated by the received change start command. Is determined to be SP reach (S4912). If SP reach does not occur (NO in S4912), the variation production start process is terminated. On the other hand, if SP reach occurs (YES in S4912), the counter value of the SP reach number counter provided in the RAM 94 is incremented by "1" (S4913), and the variation effect start process is terminated. The SP reach number counter is a counting unit that counts the number of times reach is reached (reach number) when the mobile terminal linkage function is enabled and the password is stored (set), and SP reach occurs. Each time the special figure variation display is executed, it increases by one. This SP reach number is reflected as a game history and game points in the two-dimensional code displayed in the two-dimensional code image RG2. Note that the counter value of the SP reach number counter is erased in the process of clearing the RAM 94 in step S4002 or the process of erasing the two-dimensional code image RG2 (S7111 described later).

  [Customer Waiting Start Process] Next, the customer waiting start process will be described with reference to FIG. The customer waiting start process (S4712) is a process for the effect control microcomputer 91 to start the customer waiting effect based on the reception of the customer waiting command. In the customer waiting start process (S4712), first, the customer waiting effect flag is set ON (S5301). The customer waiting effect flag is a flag indicating that the customer waiting effect is being executed. Next, the first waiting time (60 seconds in this embodiment) is set in the customer waiting timer (S5302). The first waiting time is a time until a customer waiting flag to be described later is switched from “1” to “2”, that is, a time for displaying the normal waiting image TG1. Subsequently, “1” is set in the customer waiting flag (S5303), and the customer waiting start processing is finished. The value of the customer waiting flag will be described later.

  [Initial Function Setting Process] Next, the initial function setting process will be described with reference to FIGS. In the initial function setting process (S4603), it is first determined whether or not the initial function setting flag is ON (S7001). The initial function setting flag is a flag indicating that the display of the initial function setting image SG2 shown in FIG. If the initial function setting flag is not ON (NO in S7001), it is determined whether it is within a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) after execution of RAM clear (operation of the RAM clear switch 89). If it is not within the predetermined time (NO in S7002), the initial function setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is within the predetermined time (YES in S7002), it is determined whether or not a predetermined operation (the operation button 63 is continuously pressed five times) has been performed (S7003). If the predetermined operation has not been performed (NO in S7003), the initial function setting process ends. If the predetermined operation has been performed (YES in S7003), an initial function setting image display process is performed (S7004).

  In the initial function setting image display process (S7004), a display command for displaying the initial function setting image (setting image) S2 shown in FIG. Accordingly, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the display command displays the initial function setting image SG2 on the display screen 7a. When the initial function setting image SG2 is displayed, the game hall employee can change the setting of the initial function such as the setting of the hall code and the ON / OFF setting of the mobile terminal linkage function.

  After step S7004, the initial function setting flag is set to ON (S7005), and the initial function setting process ends.

  If the initial function setting flag is ON in step S7001 (YES in S7001), it is determined whether or not “hole code setting” in the initial function setting image SG2 is selected (S7006). The selection of “hole code setting” is performed by depressing the effect button 63 by moving the cursor to “switch to setting screen” of the hall code setting by operating the select button 68. Hereinafter, since selection of each item is performed by the operation of the select button 68 and the pressing operation of the effect button 63, the description will be omitted as appropriate.

  If the hall code setting is not selected (NO in S7006), the process proceeds to step S7008. If hall code setting is selected (YES in S7006), hall code input image display processing is performed (S7007). In the hall code input image display process (S7007), a display command for displaying the hall code input image (setting image) SG3 shown in FIG. 46C is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. Accordingly, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the display command displays the hall code input image SG3 on the display screen 7a.

  In step S7008, it is determined whether or not hall code information is input during display of the hall code input image SG3. The hall code information is a 4-digit number set in advance corresponding to each amusement hall. The input of the hall code information is performed by selecting a digit of each digit by operating the select button 68 and pressing the effect button 63. If the hole code information is not input (NO in S7008), the process proceeds to step S7010. If the hole code information is input (YES in S7008), the input hole code information is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S7009). Thus, the hall code corresponding image TG3 corresponding to the hall code information is displayed during the execution of the customer waiting effect (see FIG. 47C).

  In step S7010, it is determined whether or not a hall code input end operation has been performed while the hall code input image SG3 is being displayed. The hall code input end operation is performed by selecting “end” in the hall code input image SG3 by operating the select button 68 and pressing the effect button 63. If there is no hall code input end operation (NO in S7010), the process proceeds to step S7012. If there is a hall code input end operation (YES in S7010), a hall code input image end process is performed (S7011).

  In the hall code input image end process (S7011), a display command for returning to the display of the initial function setting image SG2 shown in FIG. 46B is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. Accordingly, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the display command displays the initial function setting image SG2 on the display screen 7a.

  In step S7012, it is determined whether or not “mobile terminal link function setting” in the initial function setting image SG2 is selected. The selection of “mobile terminal link function setting” is performed by pressing the effect button 63 by moving the cursor to “switch to setting screen” of the mobile terminal link function setting by operating the select button 68. If the mobile terminal link function setting is not selected (NO in S7012), the process proceeds to step S7014. If mobile terminal link function setting has been selected (YES in S7012), mobile terminal link function setting image display processing is performed (S7013). In the portable terminal linkage function setting image display process (S7013), a display command for displaying the portable terminal linkage function ON / OFF setting image SG4 shown in FIG. 46D is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. Accordingly, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the display command displays the mobile terminal link function ON / OFF setting image SG4 on the display screen 7a.

  In step S7014, during the display of the mobile terminal linkage function ON / OFF setting image SG4, it is determined whether “ON” is selected and the effect button 63 is pressed. If “ON” is selected and the effect button 63 has not been pressed (NO in S7014), the process proceeds to step S7016. If “ON” is selected and the effect button 63 is pressed (YES in S7014), the mobile terminal link function ON setting information indicating that the mobile terminal link function is set to ON is stored in a predetermined storage in the RAM 94. Store in the area (S7015). Thus, the mobile terminal link function is set to ON (the mobile terminal link function is activated). At this time, a display command for returning to the display of the initial function setting image SG2 shown in FIG. 46B on the display screen 7a is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  In step S7016, it is determined whether or not the effect button 63 has been pressed by selecting “OFF” while the mobile terminal link function ON / OFF setting image SG4 is being displayed. If “OFF” is selected and the effect button 63 is not pressed (NO in S7016), the process proceeds to step S7018. If “OFF” is selected and the production button 63 is pressed (YES in S7016), the mobile terminal link function OFF setting information indicating that the mobile terminal link function is set to OFF is stored in the RAM 94 in a predetermined storage. Store in the area (S7017). Thus, the mobile terminal link function is set to OFF (the mobile terminal link function is disabled). At this time, a display command for returning to the display of the initial function setting image SG2 shown in FIG. 46B on the display screen 7a is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  In step S7018, “return” is selected by operating the select button 68 while the initial function setting image SG2 is being displayed, and it is determined whether or not the effect button 63 has been pressed (display end operation). If “return” is selected and the effect button 63 is pressed (YES in S7018), the process proceeds to step S7020. On the other hand, if “return” is selected and the effect button 63 is not pressed (NO in S7018), it is determined whether or not the variable effect is started (S7019). If the changing effect has been started (YES in S7019), the process proceeds to step S7020. If the changing effect has not been started (NO in S7020), the initial function setting process is terminated.

  In step S7020, initial function setting image end processing is performed. In the initial function setting image end process (S7032), an end command for ending the initial function setting (display of the initial function setting image SG2) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. Accordingly, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the end command ends the display of the initial function setting image SG2 described above on the display screen 7a. Subsequently, the initial function setting flag is turned off (S7021), and the initial function setting process is terminated.

  [Mobile Terminal Linkage Function Setting Process] Next, the mobile terminal link function setting process will be described with reference to FIGS. In the mobile terminal link function setting process (S4604), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the mobile terminal link function OFF setting information is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S7101). If the mobile terminal linking function OFF setting information is set (YES in S7101), it means that the mobile terminal linking function is disabled, so the mobile terminal linking function setting process is finished and the mobile terminal linking function OFF setting is set. If the information is not set (NO in S7101), it means that the mobile terminal link function is enabled, and the process proceeds to step S7102.

  In step S7102, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the linkage function setting flag is ON. The linkage function setting flag is a flag indicating that the mobile terminal linkage function setting image RG1 shown in FIG. 48A is displayed. If the linkage function setting flag is not ON (NO in S7102), it is determined whether or not the selection standby image TG2 shown in FIG. 47B is being displayed (S7103). If the selection standby image TG2 is not being displayed (NO in S7103), the mobile terminal link function setting process is terminated. If the selection standby image TG2 is being displayed (YES in S7103), then whether the upward detection switch or the downward detection switch of the select button detection switch 68a is ON (S7104), that is, the upward button of the select button 68 Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the down button has been pressed. If the up button or the down button of the select button 68 has not been pressed (NO in S7104), the mobile terminal link function setting process ends. If the up button or the down button of the select button 68 has been pressed (YES in S7104), linked function setting image display processing (S7105) is performed.

  In the linkage function setting image display process (S7105), a display command for displaying the portable terminal linkage function setting image RG1 shown in FIG. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the display command displays the mobile terminal link function setting image RG1 on the display screen 7a. Then, the linkage function setting flag is set to ON (S7106), the standby image interruption flag is set to ON (S7107), and the portable terminal linkage function setting process is completed. The standby image interruption flag is a flag indicating that the display of the selection standby image TG2 is interrupted during the customer waiting effect. As will be described later, after switching from the display of the selection standby image TG2 to the display of the mobile terminal link function setting image RG1, the selection standby image TG2 is displayed when returning to the customer standby effect again. ing.

  If the linkage function setting flag is ON in step S7102 (YES in S7102), it is determined whether “two-dimensional code display” is selected during display of the mobile terminal linkage function setting image RG1 (S7108). . If the two-dimensional code display is not selected (NO in S7108), the process proceeds to step S7110. If the two-dimensional code display is selected (YES in S7108), a two-dimensional code image display process is performed (S7109). In the two-dimensional code image display process (S7109), a display command for displaying the two-dimensional code image RG2 shown in FIG. Thus, the CPU of the image control board 100 that has received the display command displays the two-dimensional code image RG2 on the display screen 7a based on the game content that has been played since the password was set.

  In step S7110, it is determined whether there is a two-dimensional code display end operation during the display of the two-dimensional code image RG2. The pressing operation of the effect button 63 is a two-dimensional code display end operation. If there is no two-dimensional code display end operation (NO in S7110), the process proceeds to step S7112. If there is a two-dimensional code display end operation (YES in S7110), two-dimensional code image end processing is performed (S7111). In the two-dimensional code image end process (S7111), a display command for returning to the display of the mobile terminal link function setting image RG1 shown in FIG. Thus, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the display command displays the mobile terminal link function setting image RG1 on the display screen 7a.

  In step S7112, it is determined whether or not “new registration” is selected during display of the mobile terminal link function setting image RG1. If new registration is not selected (NO in S7112), the process proceeds to step S7114. If new registration is selected (YES in S7112), a newly registered image display process is performed (S7113). In the newly registered image display process (S7113), a display command for displaying the newly registered image RG3 shown in FIG. As a result, the CPU of the image control board 100 that has received the display command displays the newly registered image RG3 on the display screen 7a.

  In step S7114, it is determined whether there is a new registration end operation while the new registration image RG3 is being displayed. The new registration end operation is performed by selecting “Return” by operating the select button 68 and pressing the effect button 63. If there is no new registration end operation (NO in S7114), the process proceeds to step S7116. If there is a new registration end operation (YES in S7114), new registration image end processing is performed (S7115). In the newly registered image end process (S7115), a display command for returning to the display of the mobile terminal link function setting image RG1 shown in FIG. Thus, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the display command displays the mobile terminal link function setting image RG1 on the display screen 7a.

  In step S7116, it is determined whether or not “password input” has been selected during display of mobile terminal link function setting image RG1. If password input is not selected (NO in S7116), the process advances to step S7118. If password input is selected (YES in S7116), password input image display processing is performed (S7117). In the password input image display process (S7117), a display command for displaying the password input image RG4 shown in FIG. Thus, the CPU of the image control board 100 that has received the display command displays the password input image RG4 on the display screen 7a.

  In step S7118, it is determined whether a password has been input during display of password input image RG4. The password is composed of the five-character hiragana issued on the site dedicated to this model. The password is input by selecting hiragana by operating the select button 68 and pressing the effect button 63. If no password is entered (NO in S7118), the process proceeds to step S7120. If a password has been input (YES in S7118), the input password is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S7119). As a result, an effect that is not executed in the initial setting is executed, and a setting change is made so that game points according to the game can be acquired.

  In step S7120, it is determined whether or not there is a password input end operation while the password input image RG4 is being displayed. The password input end operation is performed by selecting “stop” by operating the select button 68 and pressing the effect button 63. If there is no password input end operation (NO in S7120), the process proceeds to step S7122. If there is a password input end operation (YES in S7120), password input image end processing is performed (S7121). In the password input image end process (S7121), a display command for returning to the display of the mobile terminal link function setting image RG1 shown in FIG. Thus, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the display command displays the mobile terminal link function setting image RG1 on the display screen 7a.

  In step S7122, “return” is selected by operating the select button 68 while the mobile terminal link function setting image RG1 is being displayed, and it is determined whether or not the effect button 63 has been pressed (display end operation). If “return” is selected and the production button 63 is pressed (YES in S7122), the process proceeds to step S7124. On the other hand, if “return” is selected and the effect button 63 is not pressed (NO in S7122), it is determined whether or not the variable effect is started (S7123). If the changing effect has been started (YES in S7123), the process proceeds to step S7124. If the changing effect has not been started (NO in S7123), the mobile terminal link function setting process is terminated.

  In step S7124, linkage function setting image end processing is performed. In the linkage function setting image end process (S7123), each image of the mobile terminal linkage function being displayed (mobile terminal linkage function setting image RG1, two-dimensional code image RG2, new registration image RG3, password input image RG4) is terminated. Is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. Accordingly, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the end command ends the display of the images R1 to R4 described above on the display screen 7a. Subsequently, the linkage function setting flag is turned OFF (S7125), and the process proceeds to step S7126.

  In step S7126, it is determined whether or not a variable effect has been started. If the variation effect has been started (YES in S7126), the mobile terminal link function setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the changing effect is not started (NO in S7126), the selected standby image display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S7127). Thereby, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the selection standby image display command displays the selection standby image TG2 shown in FIG. 47B on the display screen 7a. Then, the standby image interruption flag is turned off (S7128), the second waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment) is set in the customer waiting timer (S7129), and the portable terminal link function setting process is completed. In this way, after switching from the selection standby image TG2 to the display of the mobile terminal link function setting image RG1, when returning to the customer standby effect again, the selection standby image TG2 is displayed.

  [Customer waiting effect process] Next, the customer waiting effect process will be described with reference to FIGS. In the customer waiting effect process (S4606), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the customer waiting effect flag is ON (S7201). If the customer waiting effect flag is not ON (NO in S7201), the customer waiting effect process is terminated. If the customer waiting effect flag is ON (YES in S7201), the process proceeds to step S7202.

  In step S7202, it is determined whether the standby image interruption flag is OFF. If the standby image interruption flag is not OFF (NO in S7202), the customer waiting effect processing ends. If the standby image interruption flag is OFF (YES in S7202), it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting timer is greater than “0” (YES in S7203). If the value of the customer waiting timer is not greater than “0” (NO in S7203), the customer waiting effect process is terminated. If the value of the customer waiting timer is larger than “0” (YES in S7203), the value of the customer waiting timer is subtracted by 10 ms (S7204).

  In step S7205, it is determined whether the value of the customer waiting timer is “0”. If the value of the customer waiting timer is not “0” (NO in S7205), it is not the timing for switching the standby image of the customer waiting effect, and thus the customer waiting effect process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the customer waiting timer is “0” (YES in S7205), it is determined whether the value of the customer waiting flag is “1”, that is, whether the normal standby image TG1 is being displayed (S7206).

  Here, the value of the customer waiting flag will be described. The customer waiting flag indicates which waiting image is displayed among the normal waiting image TG1, the selection waiting image TG2, the hall code corresponding image TG3, the new registration promotion image TG4, the demo image TG5, and the special selection waiting image TG6. It is a flag indicating whether or not. The customer waiting flag “1” indicates that the normal standby image TG1 is displayed. If the customer waiting flag “2”, the selection waiting image TG2 or the special selection waiting image TG6 is displayed. The customer waiting flag “3” indicates that the hall code corresponding image TG3 is displayed, and the customer waiting flag “4” indicates that the new registration promotion image TG4 is displayed. The customer waiting flag “5” indicates that the demo image TG5 is being displayed.

  If the value of the customer waiting flag is “1” in step S7206 (YES in S7206), it is next determined whether or not the mobile terminal linkage function ON setting information is set (S7207). If the mobile terminal link function ON setting information is set (YES in S7207), since the mobile terminal link function is enabled, a selection standby image display command is sent to the RAM 94 to switch from the normal standby image TG1 to the selection standby image TG2. Is set in the output buffer (S7208). Thereby, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the selection standby image display command displays the selection standby image TG2 shown in FIG. 47B on the display screen 7a.

  On the other hand, if the mobile terminal link function ON setting information is not set (NO in S7207), the mobile terminal link function is disabled, so that the special selection standby image is switched from the normal standby image TG1 to the special selection standby image TG6. The display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S7209). Thus, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the special selection standby image display command displays the special selection standby image TG6 shown in FIG. 48B on the display screen 7a.

  Subsequently, the second waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment) is set in the customer waiting timer (S7210). The second waiting time is a time until the customer waiting flag is switched from “2” to “3”, that is, a time for displaying the selection waiting image TG2 or the special selection waiting image TG6. Then, “2” is set in the customer waiting flag (S7211), and the customer waiting effect processing is finished.

  If the value of the customer waiting flag is not “1” in step S7206 (NO in S7206), it is next determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is “2” (S7212). If the value of the customer waiting flag is “2” (YES in S7212), the hall code corresponding image display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S7213). Thus, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the hole code corresponding image display command displays the hole code corresponding image TG3 shown in FIG. 47C on the display screen 7a.

  In step S7214, the third waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment) is set in the customer waiting timer. The third waiting time is a time until the customer waiting flag is switched from “3” to “4” or “5”, that is, a time for displaying the hall code corresponding image TG3. Then, “3” is set to the customer waiting flag (S7215), and the customer waiting effect processing is finished.

  If the value of the customer waiting flag is not “2” in step S7212 (NO in S7212), it is next determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is “3” (S7216). If the value of the customer waiting flag is “3” (YES in S7216), it is determined whether or not the mobile terminal linkage function ON setting information is set (S7217). If the mobile terminal linkage function ON setting information is set (YES in S7217), since the mobile terminal linkage function is enabled, a new registration promotion image display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S7218). Thereby, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the new registration promotion image display command displays the new registration promotion image TG4 shown in FIG. 47D on the display screen 7a. On the other hand, if the mobile terminal link function ON setting information is not set (NO in S7217), since the mobile terminal link function is invalidated, the process proceeds to step S7222 to display the demo image TG5 next.

  In step S7219, a fourth waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment) is set in the customer waiting timer. The fourth waiting time is a time until the customer waiting flag is switched from “4” to “5”, that is, a time for displaying the new registration promotion image TG4. Then, “4” is set in the customer waiting flag (S7220), and the customer waiting effect processing is finished.

  If the value of the customer waiting flag is not “3” in step S7216 (NO in S7216), it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is “4” (S7221). If the value of the customer waiting flag is “4” (YES in S7221), a demo image display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S7222). Accordingly, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the demo image display command displays the demo image TG5 shown in FIG. 47E on the display screen 7a.

  In step S7223, the fifth waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment) is set in the customer waiting timer. The fifth waiting time is a time until the customer waiting flag is switched from “5” to “2”, that is, a time for displaying the demo image TG5. Then, the customer waiting flag is set to “5” (S7224), and the customer waiting effect is finished.

  If the value of the customer waiting flag is not “4” in step S7221 (NO in S7221), the value of the customer waiting flag is “5”, and the process proceeds to step S7225. In step S7225, it is determined whether portable terminal link function ON setting information is set. If the mobile terminal link function ON setting information is set (YES in S7225), since the mobile terminal link function is enabled, the selected standby image display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S7226). Thereby, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the selection standby image display command displays the selection standby image TG2 shown in FIG. 47B on the display screen 7a.

  On the other hand, if the mobile terminal linkage function ON setting information is not set (NO in S7225), the mobile terminal linkage function is invalidated, so that a special selection standby image display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S7227). . Thus, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the special selection standby image display command displays the special selection standby image TG6 shown in FIG. 48B on the display screen 7a.

  That is, after the demo image TG5 is displayed for the fifth standby time, the display is switched to the selection standby image TG2 or the special selection standby image TG6. Subsequently, in step S7228, a second waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment) is set in the customer waiting timer. Then, “2” is set in the customer waiting flag (S7229), and the customer waiting effect is finished.

  [Set Volume Change Process] Next, the set volume change process will be described with reference to FIG. In the setting sound volume changing process (S4607), the effect control microcomputer 91 first displays whether the selection standby image TG2 shown in FIG. 47B or the special selection standby image TG6 shown in FIG. 48B is being displayed. Is determined (S8001). If the selection standby image TG2 or the special selection standby image TG6 is not being displayed (NO in S8001), the set volume change processing is terminated.

  If the selection standby image TG2 or the special selection standby image TG6 is being displayed (YES in S8001), it is next determined whether or not the right direction detection switch of the select button detection switch 68a is turned on (S8002). That is, it is determined whether or not the right button of the select button 68 has been pressed. If the right direction detection switch of the select button detection switch 68a is not turned on (NO in S8002), the process proceeds to step S8005. On the other hand, if the right direction detection switch of the select button detection switch 68a is ON (YES in S8002), the currently set volume is increased by “1” (S8003). In step S8003, audio data corresponding to the set volume is set. Thereby, the sound effect of the volume corresponding to the magnitude of the set volume is output from the speaker 67, and it is possible for the player to grasp by hearing that the set volume has increased. The set volume (volume level) is set from the range from the minimum “0” (silence) to the maximum “9”. Therefore, if the currently set volume is “9”, the set volume will not increase further.

  After step S8003, the set volume increase display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S8004), and the process proceeds to step S8005. When the set volume increase display command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays an image (not shown) indicating the increased set volume number and a note that increases as the set volume increases. It is supposed to be displayed. Thereby, it is possible to make the player visually recognize that the set volume has increased.

  In step S8005, it is determined whether the left direction detection switch of the select button detection switch 68a is turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not the left button of the select button 68 has been pressed. If the left direction detection switch is not turned on (NO in S8005), the set volume changing process is terminated. On the other hand, if the left direction detection switch is ON (YES in S8005), the currently set volume is decreased by “1” (S8006). In step S8006, audio data corresponding to the set volume is set. Thereby, the sound effect of the volume corresponding to the magnitude of the set volume is output from the speaker 67, and it is possible for the player to grasp by hearing that the set volume has decreased. If the currently set volume is “0”, the set volume will not be further reduced.

  After step S8006, the set volume decrease display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S8007), and the set volume change processing is completed. When the set volume decrease display command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays an image (not shown) indicating the number of the reduced set volume and a note that decreases as the set volume decreases. It is supposed to be displayed. Thereby, it is possible to make the player visually recognize that the set volume has decreased.

8). Modification Example A modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the above embodiment, the initial function that can be executed by performing a predetermined operation (the effect button 63) for a predetermined time (30 seconds) after the RAM clear switch 89 is operated to switch between enabling and disabling the mobile terminal linkage function. Although it was possible to perform the setting, the switching between the enabling and disabling of the mobile terminal linking function is not limited to this and can be appropriately performed. For example, the ROM 93 stores the date and time when the mobile terminal linkage function is enabled and the date and time when the mobile terminal linkage function is disabled, and when the date and time counted by the RTC 99 is enabled in the 10 ms timer interrupt process, the mobile terminal linkage function ON setting information May be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 94, and when the date and time counted by the RTC 99 becomes invalid, the mobile terminal link function OFF setting information may be stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 94. Also, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shipped, the portable terminal linkage function is enabled, and only the date and time when the portable terminal linkage function is disabled is stored in the ROM 93, and the date and time counted by the RTC 99 is invalid in the 10 ms timer interrupt process. The mobile terminal link function OFF setting information may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 to invalidate the mobile terminal link function. Further, when switching between enabling and disabling the mobile terminal linkage function based on the date and time counted by the RTC 99, the mobile terminal linkage function may be repeatedly enabled and disabled multiple times. In this way, by providing a configuration capable of switching between enabling and disabling the mobile terminal linking function (setting for enabling and disabling) based on the date and time counted by the RTC 99, a site dedicated to this model is established or When the closing date and time is set in advance, the mobile terminal linkage function is surely enabled or disabled according to the establishment status of this model dedicated site to prevent discomfort to the player, The burden on the amusement hall employees can be reduced.

  In addition, the RTC 99 counts the time between enabling and disabling the mobile terminal linking function by initial function setting via an amusement hall employee like the pachinko gaming machine 1 and without going through the amusement hall employee. You may use together with the method performed at the date and time. For example, when the date and time when the RTC 99 first counts becomes the date and time when the mobile terminal link function is enabled, the mobile terminal link function is enabled (the mobile terminal link function ON setting information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 94), and then The employee may set OFF (disable) the mobile terminal link function ON / OFF setting image SG4 in the initial function setting before the date and time for disabling the mobile terminal link function. Further, when the date and time counted by the RTC 99 is the date and time when the mobile terminal linking function is disabled, the mobile terminal linking function is disabled (the mobile terminal linking function OFF setting information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 94). An employee may perform ON setting (validation) from the mobile terminal linkage function ON / OFF setting image SG4 in the initial function setting. By being able to be used in this way, it is possible to flexibly respond to unforeseen circumstances, such as when a malfunction occurs suddenly on the site dedicated to this model or when the scheduled closing date is extended while reducing the burden on the game hall employees. Can do.

  Note that when switching between enabling and disabling the mobile terminal linking function is used in this way, for example, either enabling or disabling the mobile terminal linking function is performed at the date and time counted by the RTC 99. Any method such as a method may be restricted. For example, if the employee disables the mobile terminal linkage function in the initial function setting when the mobile terminal linkage function is enabled, the mobile terminal linkage function cannot be enabled based on the date and time counted by the RTC 99. You may do it.

  In addition, in the initial function settings, instead of directly enabling or disabling the mobile terminal linkage function, or in addition, the date and time for enabling the mobile terminal linkage function and / or the date and time for disabling the select button 68 or the operation button 63 may be set. In this case, for example, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process, when the date and time counted by the RTC 99 becomes the valid date and time, the mobile terminal link function ON setting information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (the mobile terminal link function is enabled), and the RTC 99 counts the time. When the date / time to be invalidated becomes the date / time to be invalidated, the mobile terminal linkage function OFF setting information may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (invalidate the portable terminal linkage function).

  In addition, the timing, period, and operation method in which the game hall employee can set the validation and invalidation of the mobile terminal linkage function are not limited to the above-described modes, and can be set as appropriate. For example, when a special figure change display or a jackpot game is not being performed, an employee unlocks the lock 56 with a specific key and opens the front frame 53, and a predetermined operation (for example, the effect button 63 or the select button 68 is set to 1). 46D is displayed on the condition that the mobile terminal link function ON / OFF setting image SG4 in FIG. 46D is displayed, and the mobile terminal link function is enabled and disabled by the same operation as in the initial function setting. May be set. In addition, the mobile terminal link function ON / OFF setting image SG4 is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) after the power is turned on, and the mobile terminal link function is enabled and disabled by the same operation as the initial function setting. May be set.

  Furthermore, the form when the mobile terminal link function is invalidated is not limited to the above form and can be set as appropriate. For example, in a customer waiting effect, a standby image indicating moving to the mobile terminal linkage function and a standby image indicating volume adjustment are displayed in different time zones, and the mobile terminal linkage function is disabled. Instead of displaying the selected standby image TG6, a standby image indicating moving to the mobile terminal link function may not be displayed.

  Further, the special selection standby image TG6 displayed when the mobile terminal link function is disabled is not limited to the above-described form and can be set as appropriate. For example, as shown in FIG. 50, when the mobile terminal linkage function is enabled, the standby image “moves to the mobile terminal linkage function” indicating that the selected standby image TG2 moves to the mobile terminal linkage function is displayed. A standby image indicating that the mobile terminal link function is disabled (cannot be used) (“the mobile terminal link function cannot be used” in FIG. 50) may be displayed at the displayed position.

  Further, for example, when invalidating the mobile terminal linkage function, specifically, when the selection display “OFF” is selected and operated when the mobile terminal linkage function ON / OFF setting image SG4 is displayed, FIG. As shown in 51 (A), an image (invalidation reason notification content setting image) SG5 for setting the content for notifying the reason for invalidating the mobile terminal link function in the special selection standby image TG6 is displayed. To do. In the invalidation reason notification content setting image SG5, a selection display “maintenance” and a selection display “closed” indicating the reason for invalidating the mobile terminal linkage function and a selection display “non-display” indicating that the reason is not notified are displayed. Is done. The selection display “maintenance” indicates that the site dedicated to this model is being repaired and will eventually be restored. On the other hand, the selection display “closed” indicates that the site dedicated to this model has been closed due to a deadline or the like. In addition, the selection display “non-display” indicates that the reason for invalidating the mobile terminal link function is not notified (blank). These selection displays can be selected by moving the cursor with the left and right buttons of the select button 68. When the effect button 63 is pressed while any one of the selection displays is selected with the cursor, the content indicated by the selection display is set (the content is stored in the RAM 94). Note that when the effect button 63 is pressed while any of the selection displays is selected with the cursor, for example, the screen may be switched (returned) to the initial function setting image SG2.

  When the selection display “maintenance” is set, when the special selection standby image TG6 is displayed in the customer waiting effect, as shown in FIG. 51 (B), the mobile terminal link function is activated. If the selected standby image TG2 indicates that the standby image “moving to the mobile terminal linking function” is displayed indicating that the mobile terminal linking function is being moved, the site dedicated to this model is being repaired. A standby image (“Currently, the dedicated site is under maintenance. Please wait for a while until recovery”) is displayed in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the selection display “closed” is set, when the special selection standby image TG6 is displayed in the customer waiting effect, as shown in FIG. 50 (C), the mobile terminal link function is activated. If the standby image “moving to the mobile terminal linking function” is displayed in the selected standby image TG2 indicating that the mobile terminal linking function is being moved, the site dedicated to this model has been closed due to a time limit. The standby image shown in FIG. 50C is displayed ("Dedicated site has ended. Thank you for using.").

  In addition, when the selection display “non-display” is set, when the special selection standby image TG6 is displayed in the customer waiting effect, the mobile terminal link function is activated as shown in FIG. If this is the case, it will be displayed that the site dedicated to this model will be invalidated at the location where the standby image “Move to the mobile device linkage function” is displayed in the selected standby image TG2 Not.

  Thus, the player can be made aware of the current situation by notifying that the mobile terminal link function cannot be used and the reason why it cannot be used.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the display time of the special selection standby image TG6 is the second standby time that is the same as the display time of the selection standby image TG2. However, the display time of the selection standby image TG2 is set shorter than this time. It may be different.

  In the above embodiment, the game history and game points included in the two-dimensional code are the game history and the game points based on the game history played between the time when the password is input and the time when the two-dimensional code is displayed. Each time a 2D code is displayed, information such as game history is reset. This game history and game points can be stored on a server connected to this model dedicated site, and a password is entered. When a game is played, the game history and game points obtained by the current game may be added to the game history and game points up to the previous game.

  In addition, in the above embodiment, a two-dimensional code is output as an identifier reflecting a game history or the like. However, the form of this identifier is not limited to the two-dimensional code, and may be another identifier such as a one-dimensional code or a password. . Also, in the above form, the benefits obtained by using the mobile terminal linkage function can be obtained from the mobile terminal, but during the game after the next password input, an effect that cannot be seen in the initial setting can be executed, etc. You may make it reflect in the game after the next time.

  Further, the game history such as the special figure variation display count is stored after the password is input, but the condition for starting the storage is not limited to the password input. For example, when a specific operation of the operation means is performed, such as pressing and holding the effect button 63 for 15 seconds or pressing the select button 68 in the up direction button, right direction button, down direction button, and left direction button in order. You may start memorize | storing game history. Similarly, the display of the two-dimensional code is to display the two-dimensional code other than selecting the two-dimensional code display with the cursor and pressing the effect button 63 when the mobile terminal link function setting image RG1 is displayed. These conditions may be set.

  Furthermore, examples of portable terminals that can read the two-dimensional code displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 include a mobile phone, a personal computer, and a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants) home portable game machine. Furthermore, as a method for the mobile terminal to capture the two-dimensional code displayed by the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a method of taking a picture using a camera provided in the mobile terminal. In addition, examples of communication means for connecting the portable terminal and the dedicated site for this model include known communication methods such as the Internet line (telephone line, etc.) and infrared communication.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a so-called “ST type” pachinko gaming machine is controlled which is controlled to the normal probability state when the number of times of the special symbol variation display reaches a predetermined number after being controlled to the high probability state. However, it may be a so-called “loop type” pachinko gaming machine in which the high probability state continues substantially until the next jackpot is won after being controlled to the high probability state. In addition, it was a so-called “single-type” pachinko gaming machine in which a jackpot game is executed when a big win is won in a special symbol lottery. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine shifts to the high probability state based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39, but the pachinko game shifts to the high probability state according to the type of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed. It may be a machine or a pachinko gaming machine that does not shift to a high probability state.

  In the above embodiment, four random numbers such as jackpot random numbers are acquired as random numbers (determination information) acquired based on winning to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Based on the acquired random number, it may be determined whether or not the jackpot is large, the type of jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers acquired based on the start winning and what is determined in each random number. In addition, in order to acquire the determination information, it is necessary to win the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, that is, the winning to the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 acquires the determination information. For example, a game ball is fired or a predetermined time has elapsed since the game was started, regardless of winning the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. Other events may be used as a condition for acquiring the determination information.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention can be applied to other ball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine, a rotary game machine, and the like.

  Of course, it is possible to combine the features of the above-described embodiment and the features of the above-described modification.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 7 ... Image display device 7a ... Display screen 63 ... Production button 68 ... Select button 81 ... Game control microcomputer 91 ... Production control microcomputer 99 ... RTC

Claims (4)

Game control means capable of controlling a game in a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on establishment of a predetermined control condition;
Operation accepting means capable of accepting a player's operation;
Storage means for storing game history information in a game played by the game control means after a first condition including that the operation accepting means has accepted a specific operation is established;
Code information display means for displaying code information including the game history information stored in the storage means on a predetermined display unit;
Operation explanation means for explaining the specific operation;
A gaming machine comprising: restriction means for restricting at least one of the display of the code information and the explanation relating to the specific operation when the second condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Special operation detecting means for detecting that a special operation that is easier for a game hall employee to operate than a player has been performed,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the second condition includes that the special operation detecting means detects that the special operation has been performed. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Further equipped with a time measuring means capable of measuring the date and time,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the second condition includes that a date and time counted by the timing means is a specific date and time. A gaming machine according to claim 3,
The code information is information that can be connected to a website related to the gaming machine,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific date and time corresponds to a date and time when the website is closed.

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