JP2019170720A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of easily adjusting a variation time.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises performance control means for variable displaying prescribed performance patterns on a display screen provided on a game board on the basis of a variation pattern, and displaying a performance by a prescribed performance pattern. As the prescribed performance pattern, a pattern which is followed by temporary stop of the performance patterns in a period since variation start of the performance patterns until the variation is stopped, and which has a high expectation degree in which a lottery result becomes a result in which a special game can be executed according to a number of the temporary stop, is included. The performance control means executes a performance for notifying in advance, a player of a fact that, the performance pattern is a pattern which is not followed by the temporary stop or that the performance pattern has at least multi times of temporary stop, by change of a display mode, when the variation pattern is a specific variation pattern.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 32

Description

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

Conventionally, a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine acquires start information triggered by a game ball entering a specific start port, executes a predetermined lottery based on the start information, and the result of the lottery is When a predetermined result is obtained, a “big hit game” that is advantageous to the player is generally executed. In addition, in the pachinko machine, in order to notify the player of the result of the lottery, the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner on a display device such as a liquid crystal display screen, and the expectation for the jackpot is improved during the variable display. Various productions are performed.
In recent years, a continuous production called a so-called pseudo-continuous production has been adopted as an aspect of the production. The pseudo-continuous effect is an effect that raises the expectation of big hits in stages by temporarily stopping the effect symbol during the variation time of one effect symbol and repeating the expression of the action of a specific character multiple times. From the viewpoint of the player, the expectation for the big hit can be estimated based on the number of consecutive times of the pseudo-continuous production.

JP, 2014-140424, A

  As a pachinko machine that executes the above-described pseudo-continuous effects, Cited Document 1 discloses a configuration that notifies whether a pseudo-continuous effect is generated by a specific effect image. However, in the pachinko machine according to the configuration, the content does not suggest a specific number of pseudo-reams, and expectation for a big hit having a correlation with the number of pseudo-ream effects due to the presence of the effect images It's hard to say that the player is fully aware of the feeling.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game in such a continuous performance.

As a configuration of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems, a starting information acquisition means for acquiring starting information in accordance with the entry of a game ball into a starting part arranged on a game board, and a player based on the starting information A winning lottery means for executing a lottery regarding whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, a fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a fluctuation pattern for notifying the result of the lottery according to a symbol stop mode based on the lottery result, and a fluctuation pattern Based on the above, the gaming machine is provided with an effect control means for displaying a predetermined effect pattern on the display screen arranged on the game board and displaying a predetermined effect pattern as a predetermined effect pattern. , With the temporary stop of the effect symbol between the start of change of the effect symbol and the stop of the change, the result of the lottery that allows the execution of the special game according to the number of temporary stop When the variation pattern is a specific variation pattern, the representation control means is a representation pattern that does not involve a temporary stop or a temporary stop depending on a change in the display mode of the representation. It was set as the structure which performs the alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports beforehand whether it is an effect pattern in which the frequency | count of becomes at least several times.
In addition, even if the production time of the production informing that the production pattern is an production pattern without temporary stop and the production informing that the production pattern has at least a plurality of temporary stops is the same time good.
Further, the effect control means may change the display mode based on an input from the operation means that can be operated arbitrarily by the player.
The summary of the invention does not enumerate all necessary features of the present invention, and individual configurations constituting the feature group can also be the invention.

  According to the gaming machine according to each of the above configurations, it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

It is a schematic perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is a control block diagram of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a pending | holding storage area. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a special figure success / failure determination table. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a special figure classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a special game control table. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state setting table. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a usual-use determination table. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a common figure change pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of an opening-closing body operation | movement table. It is a flowchart which shows the CPU initialization process of a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the saving process at the time of the power-off of a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process of a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the switch management process of a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st starting port passage process of a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd starting port passage process of a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol random number acquisition process of a main control circuit. It is a figure explaining the special figure game management phase. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure game management process of a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation waiting process of a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process of a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop post-processing of the main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the prior judgment process at the time of acquisition of a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing of a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows a big prize opening / closing switching process. It is a flowchart which shows a big prize opening release control process. It is a flowchart which shows a big prize opening closing effective process. It is a flowchart which shows a big prize exit end weight process. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect design. It is a time chart which shows the flow of a fluctuation production (pseudo continuous production etc.). It is a figure which shows the specific example of a roaring effect. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a sub CPU initialization process of the effect control circuit. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a sub-timer interrupt process of the effect control circuit. It is a flowchart showing the first half variation pattern command reception processing of the effect control circuit. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the first half variation production pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the latter half fluctuation pattern command reception process of an effect control circuit. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a latter half fluctuation production pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the time schedule management process of an effect control circuit. It is a flowchart showing a turn effect execution process of the effect control circuit.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail through embodiments, but the following embodiments do not limit the claimed invention, and all combinations of features described in the embodiments are means for solving the invention. It is not always essential.

[About overall configuration of gaming machine]
A pachinko machine 1 as an example of a gaming machine includes a vertical rectangular machine frame 2 installed in an island facility of a game hall, and a main body frame 3 attached to one side of the machine frame 2 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism. And a game board 30 housed in the main body frame 3, a glass window 4A that is pivotally attached in front of the main body frame 3 and disposed in the center, and provided below the glass window 4A. The main structure includes a panel frame 4 having a tray 6, a handle unit 7 projecting forward from one lower side portion of the panel frame 4, and speaker units 8 disposed on both upper side portions of the panel frame 4. In a state in which the panel frame 4 is closed to the main body frame 3 side, a player sitting in front of the pachinko machine 1 is accommodated in the main body frame 3 through the glass window 4A disposed in the panel frame 4. It is possible to visually recognize the game area 31 of the game board 30.

  An operation mechanism 9 as an operation means that can be operated arbitrarily by the player is disposed at the center of the tray 6. The operation mechanism 9 includes a circular push button 9A that can be pressed by the player, and a dial 9B that can be rotated by the player around the push button 9A. The operation mechanism 9 is connected to an effect control circuit 200 which will be described later, and signals output from the push button 9A and the dial 9B are input to the effect control circuit 200 side. The effect control circuit 200 controls the display and operation of the main display device 80 according to the input timing of the push button 9A, for example. In addition to this, the receiving tray 6 is provided with a ball lending button, a return button, and the like, and the number of balls that can be lent recorded on a recording medium such as an IC card inserted into a CR unit (not shown) by operating these buttons. A game ball lending operation or a recording medium returning operation corresponding to the above is executed.

[About the configuration of the game board]
As shown in FIG. 2, a game area 31 that is partitioned into a substantially circular shape by an outer guide rail 27 and an inner guide rail 28 is formed in the game board 30 accommodated in the main body frame 3. The game area 31 is a space formed between the front surface of the game board 30 and the rear surface of the glass window 4A, and is an area where a game ball launched by a launch mechanism (not shown) can flow down. In addition to this, a large number of nails are arranged on the game board 30, and the game balls launched by the launching mechanism (not shown) by the player's operation of the handle unit 7 are irregularly caused by the numerous nails and windmills. The game area 31 flows down while being guided by the player. The game area 31 is roughly divided into a left-handed area EL and a right-handed area ER with the line CL as a boundary. By adjusting the strength of launching a game ball by operating the handle unit 7, You can choose to flow down the area.

  On the board surface of the game board 30, a first start winning component 60, a second start winning component 62, a large winning component 64, a passing gate 68, and a general winning component 70 are arranged. Is entered by a switch (first start opening detection switch SW1, second start opening detection switch SW2, large winning opening detection switch SW3, gate detection switch SW4, general winning opening detection switch SW5) incorporated in each component. When detected, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to each winning component are paid out to the tray 6. Although details will be described later, when the game ball enters the first start winning component 60 or the second start winning component 62, in addition to the payout of the award ball, the large winning component 64 is opened to release the player. The main control circuit includes a lottery for determining whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) that fosters an advantageous state for the game, a lottery for determining the mode of the special game, or a game state after the special game. 100. In other words, the game ball entering the first start winning component 60 or the second start winning component 62 is an opportunity to receive the above various lotteries.

  The first start winning component 60 is a winning component disposed in the left-handed region EL, and is located at a substantially central portion in the left-right direction of the game board 30 and has a ball opening 60a having an upper opening. The second start winning component 62 is a winning component disposed in the right-handed region ER, and includes a ball opening 62b having a side opening and an opening / closing body 62a that closes or opens the winning port. The opening / closing body 62a is composed of a blade-shaped member that can be in a closed state and an open state. When the blade-shaped member is in a closed state in which the blade-shaped member stands upright in the vertical direction, the wall portion 63 close to the upper edge portion of the entrance 62b. Is prevented from entering the entrance 62b. On the other hand, in the open state in which the wing-like member is lying down in the left-right direction, a space where the game ball can flow is created between the wall portion 63 and entry into the entrance 62b is allowed. The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing body 62a is realized by driving a solenoid SOL1 described later. The opening operation of the opening / closing body 62a is a result of lottery regarding whether or not the opening operation is performed by the main control circuit 100 when the game ball passes through the passing gate 68 disposed on the right side of the gaming area 31. It is executed when is hit. The passing gate 68 is a gate-shaped gaming part having an upper and lower opening located on the upstream side of the second starting prize-winning part 62 in the right-handed region ER, and only a gaming ball flowing down the right-handed region ER can pass through. Yes.

  A large winning component 64 is disposed downstream of the second start winning component 62 in the right-handed region ER. The big winning component 64 has a horizontally-long rectangular entrance 64a having an upper opening and an opening / closing body 65 for closing or opening the entrance 64a. The opening / closing body 65 is a member that can be moved back and forth in the front-rear direction of the game board 30 by driving a solenoid SOL2, which will be described later, and the entrance 64a is closed in a state of protruding to the front of the game board 30, and the game board In the state of being immersed behind 30, the entrance 64 a is opened. If the game ball reaches the big winning component 64 when the entrance 64a is closed, the game ball passes over the opening / closing body 65 and is guided downstream via a slope 66 indicated by a broken line. The In addition, the opening operation of the opening / closing body 65 is based on a predetermined lottery result regarding whether or not a special game executed when the game ball enters the first start winning component 60 or the second start winning component 62 is triggered. It is executed when The general winning component 70 is a member disposed in the lower left portion of the left-handed region EL, and has an upper opening entrance 70a.

  A first out port 69a is opened below the entrance 70a. In addition, a second out port 69 b is opened at the bottom of the game area 31 below the special winning component 64. The first out port 69a and the second out port 69b are discharge ports for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the plurality of winning components, and game balls that have flowed down to the out ports 69a; 69b. Is discharged to the outside via the back side of the game board 30. The first out port 69a is an opening for collecting and discharging game balls that mainly flow down the left-handed region EL. The second out port 69b is an opening that collects and discharges the game ball that has flowed down without being collected into the first out port 69a and the game ball that has flowed down the right-handed region ER.

Next, various display devices mounted on the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a main display device 80 having a substantially rectangular display screen D <b> 1 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 30. The main display device 80 is a display device provided with a liquid crystal display, and on the display screen D1, an image related to an effect symbol S described later, a reach effect displayed in accordance with a variable display of the effect symbol S, Various types of images are displayed, such as still images and moving images representing pseudo-continuous effects, images displayed during special games, and the like. The player mainly enjoys the game while visually recognizing the effects such as the effect symbol S, reach effect, or pseudo-ream effect displayed on the display screen D1.
Note that image display control for the main display device 80 is executed by an effect control circuit 200 described later.

  Outside the game area 31 of the game board 30, there are a first special symbol display device 35A, a second special symbol display device 35B, a first special symbol hold display device 36A, a second special symbol hold display device 36B, and a normal symbol display. A device 37 and a normal symbol hold display device 38 are provided. Each display device is controlled by the main control circuit 100 in accordance with the progress status of the game, and notifies the player of the game status by the change in the display.

[Internal configuration of pachinko machine]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control unit that controls the pachinko machine 1. As shown in the figure, the pachinko machine 1 has a main control circuit 100 that mainly controls basic operations relating to all games, a payout control circuit 150 that mainly controls payout operations, and a launch that mainly controls the launching operation of game balls. A control circuit 160 and an effect control circuit 200 that mainly controls the main display device 80 described above are provided.

  The main control circuit 100 includes a (main) CPU 100a, a (main) ROM 100b, and a (main) RAM 100c. The CPU 100a stores a program stored in advance in the ROM 100b in response to input from each detection switch and timer described later. It reads out and performs arithmetic processing according to the program, and directly controls each of the above-described devices connected to the main control circuit 100, or transmits various commands to other control circuits. At this time, the RAM 100c functions as a work area at the time of arithmetic processing of the CPU 100a, and temporarily holds various data and commands necessary for arithmetic.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control circuit 100 includes a first start port detection switch SW1 that detects a game ball entering the first start winning component 60 and a game ball entering the second start winning component 62. A second start port detection switch SW2 for detecting a ball, a big winning port detection switch SW3 for detecting the entry of a game ball into the big winning component 64, a gate detection switch SW4 for detecting the passage of the game ball to the passing gate 68, and A general winning opening detection switch SW5 for detecting a game ball entering the general winning component 70 is connected, and a detection signal output from each detection switch is input to the main control circuit 100 side.

  The main control circuit 100 also opens / closes the solenoid SOL1 for opening / closing the opening / closing body 62a provided on the second start winning component 62 and the opening / closing body 65 provided on the big winning component 64. These solenoids SOL2 are connected, and these solenoids are directly controlled by the main control circuit 100. The main control circuit 100 includes a first special symbol display device 35A, a second special symbol display device 35B, a first special symbol hold display device 36A, a second special symbol hold display device 36B, a normal symbol display device 37, and A normal symbol hold display device 38 is connected, and these display devices are directly controlled by the main control circuit 100.

  A payout control circuit 150 and an effect control circuit 200 are connected to the main control circuit 100. The payout control circuit 150 is a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM (not shown) similarly to the main control circuit 100, and is connected to the main control circuit 100 so as to be communicable. Also, an external information output terminal plate 151 is connected to the main control circuit 100 and the payout control circuit 150. The external information output terminal board 151 is provided on the host computer side where various information relating to the progress of the game output from the main control circuit 100 (CPU 100a) and the payout control circuit 150 (payout CPU) is provided at the store where the pachinko machine 1 is installed. Send to.

  Connected to the payout control circuit 150 are a payout motor 152 for paying out a prize ball to a player, and a prize ball number counting switch 153. The payout control circuit 150 controls the payout motor 152 so that a predetermined prize ball number is paid out based on the prize ball number information included in the payout command transmitted from the main control circuit 100. The prize balls paid out by driving the payout motor 152 are detected by the prize ball number counting switch 153, and it is grasped on the payout control circuit 150 side whether or not the appropriate number of prize balls has been paid out. In addition, in the payout control circuit 150, a tray full tank detection switch 154 for detecting that the allowable number of game balls are stored in the tray 6 and the doors of the panel frame 4 and the main body frame 3 are opened. Various switches such as a door opening detection switch 155 for detecting the presence of the switch are connected.

  The launch control circuit 160 includes a touch sensor 161 mounted in the handle unit 7, a launch volume 162, a ball feed motor 163 that feeds a game ball stored in the tray 6 into a launch mechanism (not shown), and a launch mechanism. A ball launch motor 164 stored therein is connected. The launch control circuit 160 is based on an input signal from the launch volume 162 that changes according to the amount of operation of the handle unit 7 by the player, subject to launch permission from the payout control circuit 150 and input from the touch sensor 161. The launch motor 164 is controlled to launch the game ball stored in the tray 6 into the game area 31 with a predetermined launch force.

The effect control circuit 200 controls various effect displays and effect operations during game progress and standby. The effect control circuit 200 includes a (sub) CPU 200a, a (sub) ROM 200b, and a (sub) RAM 200c, and communicates only with the main control circuit 100 from the main control circuit 100 to the effect control circuit 200 (one-way communication). ) Is connected as possible. The production control circuit 200 reads out a program stored in advance in the ROM 200b based on various commands related to the production transmitted from the main control circuit 100 and an input signal from the internal timer, and performs arithmetic processing according to the program. , Display control of an image displayed on the display screen D1 of the main display device 80 connected to the effect control circuit 200, audio output control for outputting sounds such as music and sound effects during the game from the speaker unit 8, or game The light emission control etc. which issue the light-emitting body (for example, LED) arrange | positioned in various places, such as the panel 30 and the panel frame 4, by various patterns, are performed. At this time, the RAM 200c functions as a work area at the time of calculation processing of the CPU 200a, and temporarily holds various data necessary for calculation, commands, and the like.
In addition, the effect control circuit 200 is connected to the CPU 200a, receives various commands related to image display transmitted from the CPU 200a, and displays various images on the display screen D1, and during the image display process. Hardware necessary for various controls, such as a VRAM for temporarily storing various data necessary for the control, a voice synthesis LSI for voice control, and the like. The effect control circuit 200 is connected to the above-described operation mechanism 9 that can be arbitrarily operated by the player. For example, the control mechanism 9 executes each control described above in accordance with the operation timing of the operation mechanism 9. It is possible to express a predetermined effect according to the operation timing.

  Although not shown, a power supply circuit is connected to each of the above-described control circuits, and power is supplied from an external power source on the game installation store side by operating a power switch provided in the power supply circuit. The external power supply is generated as a power supply necessary for the operation of each control circuit, and each control circuit is activated by supplying the generated power supply to each control circuit. The power supply circuit is equipped with a backup power supply such as a capacitor, and when the power is cut off, power is supplied from the backup power supply to the main control circuit 100 and the payout control circuit 150. Various data and commands stored in the RAM of the control circuit are held. The power supply circuit is also equipped with a dedicated backup power supply for the effect control circuit 200. When power is cut off, various data and commands stored in the RAM are supplied from the dedicated backup power supply. Is stored in a backup RAM mounted separately.

Hereinafter, the game flow of the pachinko machine 1 having the above-described configuration will be outlined. When a game ball launched by the player's operation of the handle unit 7 and flowing down the game area 31 enters the first start winning component 60 or the second start winning component 62, the main control circuit 100 performs a predetermined start. Based on the conditions established, a lottery regarding the execution of special games (hereinafter also referred to as a special figure winning / not determining lottery), a lottery for determining the type of special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as a special figure type determining lottery), a special symbol Various lotteries such as a lottery for determining a fluctuation pattern (first half fluctuation pattern, second half fluctuation pattern) (hereinafter also referred to as a special figure fluctuation pattern determination lottery) are executed.
If the result of the lottery drawing is “winning” in the lottery, a special game that facilitates the entry of the game ball is performed by opening the opening / closing body 65 of the aforementioned winning component 64. Execute. Hereinafter, an outline of each lottery will be described.

  First, when a game ball enters the first start winning component 60 or the second start winning component 62, a special figure determination random number, a special figure type determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, etc. referred to in the special figure determination lottery Various random numbers are acquired at the same time, and the acquired random numbers are stored in the reserved storage area of the RAM 100c. In the following description, the various random numbers acquired upon entering the first starting winning component 60 are collectively referred to as special 1 hold, and the entering to the second starting winning component 62 is triggered. In some cases, the various random numbers acquired as: Furthermore, special 1 hold and special 2 hold are collectively referred to as start information.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an outline of the reserved storage area. As shown in the figure. The reserved storage area includes a first special figure reserved storage area and a second special figure reserved storage area in which special 1 reserved and special 2 reserved can be stored independently. Each of the first special figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area has four storage units (first to fourth storage units). When a game ball enters the first start winning component 60, the special 1 hold is stored in order from the first storage unit in the first special figure storage area, and when the game ball enters the second start winning component 62. The special 2 reservation is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second special figure storage area. However, the number of special 1 reserved memories and the number of special 2 reserved memories that can be stored in the first special figure reserved storage area and the second special figure reserved storage area are set to four, and the upper limit of each reserved storage area is set. The number of reserved memories will not increase beyond that. In the example shown in the figure, two pieces of start information (special one hold) are stored on hold in the first hold storage area, and one start information (special two hold) is stored on hold in the second hold storage area. Show.

[About the special drawing lottery]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an outline of the special figure success / failure determination table TB referred to in the special figure success / failure lottery. When the game ball enters the first start winning component 60 or the second start winning component 62, one special figure determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. As shown in the figure, the special figure success / failure determination table TB includes a low probability special figure success / failure determination table TB1 which is referred to when the gaming state has a special figure low probability, and the gaming state has a special figure high probability (so-called probability variation). The state is subdivided into a high-probability special figure determination table TB2 that is referred to when the
In the special figure success / failure determination tables TB1 and TB2, determination results ("winning" or "losing") corresponding to special figure success / failure determination random numbers from 0 to 65535 are defined. For example, when the low-probability special figure success / failure determination table TB1 is referenced, the probability that the determination result is “winning” is about 1/350, and when the high-probability special-figure success / failure determination table TB2 is referenced. The probability that the determination result is a hit is about 1/35, which is 10 times. When the acquired special figure success / failure determination random number is a random number corresponding to “winning”, the determination result is winning, and when the acquired random number corresponding to “losing” is determined, the determination result is determined to be lost.
In the special figure success / failure determination tables TB1 and TB2, there are two determination results, “win” and “lost”, but in addition, a table with “small hit” may be added.

[Special drawing type determination lottery]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an outline of the special figure type determination table TB referred to in the special figure type determination lottery. As shown in the figure, the special figure type determination table TB is obtained when the special figure type determination random number is acquired when the first start winning component 60 is entered and the result of the special figure determination lottery is win. The special figure type determination table TB1 and the special figure type determination random number are acquired when the second start winning component 62 is entered as a trigger, and is referred to when the result of the special figure win / fail lottery is a win. Are divided into a special figure type determination table TB2 and a special figure type determination table TB3 that is referred to when the result of the special figure success / failure lottery is lost.

When the first start winning component 60 or the second start winning component 62 is entered, one special figure type determination random number is acquired from a range of 0 to 99, for example. As shown in the figure, in the special figure type determination tables TB1 and TB2, special symbol types corresponding to special figure type determination random numbers from 0 to 99 are defined at a predetermined ratio (selection rate). For example, when the special figure type determination table TB1 is referenced and the acquired special figure type determination random number is in the range of 0 to 49, the special figure type is determined as the special symbol A and is in the range of 50 to 59. In this case, the special symbol type is determined as the special symbol B. When the special symbol type is in the range of 60 to 99, the special symbol type is determined as the special symbol C.
That is, the selection rate of the special symbol A to the special symbol C when the result of the special symbol winning / lotting lottery when the first start winning component 60 is entered is “winning” and the special symbol type determination table TB1 is referred to. Are 50%, 10%, and 40%, respectively.

  In addition, when the special figure type determination table TB2 is referred and the acquired special figure type determination random number is in the range of 0 to 59, the special figure type is determined as the special symbol D and is in the range of 60 to 99. In this case, the special figure type is determined as the special symbol E. That is, the selection rate of the special symbol D and the special symbol E when the result of the special symbol winning / lotting lottery triggered by entering the second start winning component 62 is determined and the special symbol type determination table TB2 is referred to is as follows. They are 60% and 40%, respectively.

  The special figure type determination table TB3 is referred to when the result of the special figure success / failure lottery is “losing”, and relates to the range of the acquired special figure type determination random number and the acquisition timing of the special figure type determination random number. The special symbol type is unconditionally determined as the special symbol X (losing symbol X).

[About special games]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an outline of the special game control table TB that is referred to when a special game advantageous to the player is executed when the result of the special figure winning / losing lottery is “winning”. Various data for controlling the special game is stored in the special game control table TB. During the special game, the solenoid SOL2 that opens and closes the opening / closing body 65 is driven and controlled with reference to the table. A plurality of special game control tables TB are provided for each special figure type, and the corresponding table is set at the start of the special game according to the determined special figure type. The control data corresponding to all the special figure types is shown.

  The special game includes a plurality of round games in which the opening / closing body 65 is opened a predetermined number of times. The special game control table TB includes an opening time (a waiting time until the first round game is started), a maximum number of special electric actors activated (the number of round games executed during one special game), special Number of times of opening / closing switching of the electric accessory (number of times of opening of the opening / closing body 65 during one round (R)), solenoid energization time (energization time of the solenoid SOL2 for each number of times of opening / closing of the opening / closing body 65, that is, opening of the opening / closing body 65 once. Time), a prescribed number (the maximum number of winnings that can be made in a single winning game in a single round game), a closing time for closing a winning opening (the closing time of the opening / closing body 65 between round games, that is, an interval time), an ending time ( The waiting time from the end of the last round game until normal special game (special symbol variation display) is resumed) is the special game control data. It is stored in advance as shown in each.

  For example, when a special game is executed when the special figure type is special symbol A, the entrance 64a is opened for 29 seconds by the opening operation of the opening / closing body 65 by energizing the solenoid SOL2 as a special game mode. Alternatively, the round continues until any of the conditions that nine game balls (count C = 9) enter the entrance 64a is satisfied, and the round is repeated four times. When the special game is executed when the special figure type is the special symbol B, the entrance 64a is opened for 29 seconds by the opening operation of the opening / closing body 65 as a special game, or the entrance 64a The round continues until any of the conditions that nine game balls enter (count C = 9) is satisfied, and the round is repeated 16 times. When the special game is executed when the special symbol type is the special symbol C, the entrance 64a is opened for 29 seconds by the opening operation of the opening / closing body 65 as a special game mode, or the entrance 64a The round continues until one of the conditions that nine game balls enter (count C = 9) is satisfied, and the round is repeated four times. In addition, when the special game is executed when the special figure type is the special symbol D, as the special game mode, the entrance 64a is opened for 29 seconds by the opening operation of the opening / closing body 65, or the entrance The round continues until any of the conditions that nine game balls enter the count 64a (count C = 9) is satisfied, and the round is repeated 16 times. When the special game is executed when the special figure type is the special symbol E, the entrance 64a is opened for 29 seconds by the opening operation of the opening / closing body 65, or the entrance The round continues until any of the conditions that nine game balls enter the count 64a (count C = 9) is satisfied, and the round is repeated ten times.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of times that the special electric accessory is actuated and the solenoid energization time are set so as to differ according to the special figure type, so that a prize ball that can be obtained by a player in one special game The number changes according to the special figure type.

[About gaming state]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an outline of the game state setting table TB referred to for setting the game state after the special game when the above-mentioned special game is executed. As shown in the figure, in the game state setting table TB, the game state after the special game corresponding to the special figure type and the number of games that the game state continues (the special figure high-precision number, the normal figure high-precision number ) Is prescribed.
As shown in the gaming state setting table TB, when the special figure type is any one of the special symbols A, B, and D, the gaming state after the special game shifts to a special figure high probability and a normal figure high probability. In addition, the special figure high accuracy count and the normal figure high accuracy count at this time are 50 times and 100 times, respectively. When the special figure type is the special symbol C or E, the gaming state after the special game shifts to a special figure low probability and a normal figure high probability. In addition, the usual high accuracy count at this time is set to 100 times. The special figure high accuracy count and the normal figure high accuracy count are set as the counter values of the special figure high accuracy count cutoff counter and the general figure high accuracy count cutoff counter, which will be described later, and are subtracted each time the above special figure game is executed. The When the counter value becomes 0, the gaming state shifts from the special figure high probability to the special figure low probability, or from the normal figure high probability to the common figure low probability. The combination of the number of special figure types and the gaming state can be changed as appropriate according to the specifications of the pachinko machine 1, and by further subdividing and setting the special figure type, It is also possible to further subdivide and set the gaming state. Here, the special figure low probability is a state in which the low probability special figure success / failure determination table TB1 shown in FIG. 5 is referred to in the above-described special figure success / failure lottery (winning probability = 1/350). Further, the special figure high probability is a state in which the high probability special figure success / failure determination table TB2 shown in FIG. 5 is referred to (hit probability = 1/35).

[Special drawing variation pattern determination lottery]
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the variation pattern determination table TB referred to in the special figure variation pattern determination lottery. As shown in the figure, the variation pattern determination table TB is roughly divided into a first-half variation pattern determination table TB and a second-half variation pattern determination table TB.

  The first-half variation pattern determination table TB1 and the second-half variation pattern determination table TB1 shown in FIG. 9A are referred to when the gaming state is a normal low probability and the result of the special figure win / fail lottery is “winning”. It is a table. 9B is a table that is referred to when the first half variation pattern determination table TB2 and the second half variation pattern determination table TB2 shown in FIG. 9B have a normal low probability and the result of the special drawing determination lottery is “losing”. is there. When entering the first starting winning component 60 or the second starting winning component 62, for example, one first-half variation pattern determination random number and second-half variation pattern determination random number are acquired from a range of 0 to 999, and the first half variation pattern is determined according to the gaming state. The first half variation pattern is determined from one of the determination tables TB1 and TB2, and the second half variation pattern is determined from one of the second half variation pattern determination tables TB1 and TB2. Then, based on the determined first-half variation pattern and second-half variation pattern, the result of the special figure winning / losing lottery is notified.

For example, in the first half fluctuation pattern determination table TB1 shown in FIG. 9A, a first half fluctuation pattern of “no pseudo continuous (0 seconds)” corresponding to the first half fluctuation pattern determination random numbers from 0 to 199 is defined. The first half variation pattern “Pseudo Series 1” is defined corresponding to the first half variation pattern determination random numbers from ˜299, and the first half variation pattern “Pseudo Series 2” is defined corresponding to the first half variation pattern determination random numbers from 300 to 399. The first half variation pattern is defined as “pseudo-run 3” corresponding to the first half variation pattern determining random numbers from 400 to 649, and the “pseudo pseudo-ream 3” corresponding to the first half variation pattern determining random numbers from 650 to 999. The first half variation pattern is defined. Therefore, when the acquired first half variation pattern determination random number is “650”, for example, the first half variation pattern is determined as “swing pseudo-ream 3”.
In the latter half variation pattern determination table TB1, a variation pattern “SP development jackpot 1” is defined corresponding to variation pattern determination random numbers from 0 to 99, and corresponding to variation pattern determination random numbers from 100 to 299. A variation pattern of “SP development jackpot 2” is defined, and a variation pattern of “SSP development jackpot 1” is defined corresponding to a variation pattern determination random number from 300 to 599, corresponding to a variation pattern determination random number from 600 to 999. Thus, a variation pattern of “SSP development jackpot 2” is defined. Therefore, when the acquired second half variation pattern determination random number is “0”, “SP development jackpot 1” is determined as the variation pattern.

  In addition, in the first half variation pattern determination table TB2 shown in FIG. 9B, a first half variation pattern corresponding to a predetermined first half variation pattern determination random number range is defined for each number of pending storages of starting information. For example, when the variation pattern determination random number acquired when the number of reserved storages is “1” is “960”, “swing pseudo-ream 3 gaze” is determined as the first half variation pattern. Similarly, in the latter half variation pattern determination table TB2, a second half variation pattern corresponding to a predetermined range of the latter half variation pattern determination random number is defined for each number of reserved starting information stored, corresponding to the latter half variation pattern determination random number. The second half fluctuation pattern is determined.

  The details of the production will be described later. In the above variation pattern, the “pseudo-continuous” is the production accompanied by temporary stop of the production symbol, and the numerical notation indicates the number of times (continuous number of times). As is clear from a comparison between the first half variation pattern determination table TB1 referred to when “hit” and the first half variation pattern determination table TB2 referred to “lose”, the case of “hit” is better. Fluctuation patterns with a large number of consecutive pseudo-reams are more likely to be determined. The greater the number of consecutive times, the higher the expectation that a special game will be won. . In addition, the “pseudo-pseudo-ream 3” and “pseudo-pseudo-ream 3 gasse” are a variation pattern for encouraging the player's expected times by notifying in advance whether or not a variation effect related to the “pseudo-ream 3” will occur. And when it is determined to be the variation pattern, a specific roaring effect described later is expressed.

As described above, in the special figure variation pattern determination lottery, the first half variation pattern determination table TB and the second half variation pattern determination table TB corresponding to the current gaming state and the special figure determination lottery result are referred to, and depending on the type of the referenced table The first-half variation pattern and the second-half variation pattern corresponding to the first-half variation pattern determination random number and the second-half variation pattern determination random number are extracted, depending on or without depending on the number of reserved memories. When the first-half variation pattern and the second-half variation pattern are determined from each variation pattern determination table TB, the first-half variation pattern command and the latter-half variation pattern command including the information corresponding to the determined first-half variation pattern and second-half variation pattern (simply variation pattern). ) Is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side, and various effects (variable effects) according to the change pattern are displayed along with the variable display of the effect symbol S on the display screen D1 of the main display device 80. Will be displayed above.
It should be noted that the number of variation patterns and the contents thereof shown are examples for the convenience of explanation, and are not limited thereto. For example, a variation pattern in which the number of consecutive pseudo-continuations is 4 or more may be set, or a variation pattern that encourages the generation of pseudo-continuations other than pseudo-continuation 3 may be set. The first half variation pattern and the second half variation pattern are associated with variation times (seconds), respectively, and the sum of the variation times is displayed on the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B. The display time of the special symbol, the variable display time of the effect symbol S displayed in a manner substantially synchronously with the change display of the special symbol on the main display device 80, and the change display of the effect symbol S are displayed. This is the time for the fluctuating effects (for example, pseudo-continuous effects, notice effects, reach effects). It should be noted that the variation time of each variation pattern specified in the first half variation pattern determination table (not shown) and the second half variation pattern determination table, which are referred to when the gaming state has a normal high probability, It is set to be relatively shorter than in some cases, so that the game efficiency is improved.

The main control circuit 100 controls the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B simultaneously with the transmission of the variation pattern command, and starts the variation display of the special symbol on one of the display devices. Thereafter, the main control circuit 100 controls the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B based on the fact that the variation display time has elapsed, and stops the variation of the special symbol, and also performs the effect control. A special figure stop designation command (to be described later) is transmitted to the circuit 200 side, and the fluctuation of the effect symbol S that is variably displayed on the display screen D1 is stopped. Details of the processing related to these variable displays will be described later.
As described above, the main control circuit 100 executes the above-mentioned special figure determination lottery, special figure type determination lottery, and special figure fluctuation pattern determination lottery at the start of special symbol fluctuation (when the start condition is established). According to the final stop mode of the symbol and the effect symbol S, the result of the special symbol winning lottery related to whether or not the special game can be executed is notified. In addition, hereinafter, various lottery processes related to the execution of these special games may be collectively referred to as special figure games. In general, the player recognizes the result of the special symbol winning / losing lottery according to the stop mode of the effect symbol S variably displayed on the display screen D1 in synchronization with the variation symbol display of the special symbol. The specific processing related to the series of lotteries will be described later.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, various lotteries are executed in response to a ball entering the first start winning component 60 or the second start winning component 62, and the results of the various lotteries are predetermined results. In this case, a special game advantageous to the player is executed, and the game state after the special game is switched. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, a lottery regarding whether or not a normal game can be performed by opening and closing the opening / closing body 62a provided in the second start winning component 62 is independent of the various lotteries regarding the execution of the special game. A common drawing winning lottery and a universal drawing variable time pattern determination lottery) are also executed. In the following, an outline of various lottery processes (ordinary games) relating to whether or not a normal game can be executed will be described.

  When the game ball passes through the passage gate 68, a random number determination random number to be referred to in a random determination lottery to be described later is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the reserved storage area of the RAM 100c. Here, the reserved storage area has a general-purpose storage area that can store the above-mentioned normal / unusual determination random number, and the general-purpose storage area has four storage units (first to fourth storage units). ing. Then, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 68, the random number for determining whether or not it is normal is stored in order from the first storage unit. However, the number of general-purpose reserved memory (X3) that can be stored in the general-purpose reserved storage area is set to four, and the general-purpose reserved memory number X3 does not exceed the upper limit.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an outline of the universal success / failure determination table TB referred to in the universal success / failure lottery. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 68, for example, one normal / unusual determination random number is acquired from a range of 0 to 99. As shown in the figure, the normal / unusual determination table TB is referred to when the gaming state is the above-mentioned non-short-time state and the low-probability general-use / non- determination table TB1 is referred to when the gaming state is the short-time state. And is divided into a high-probability common figure success / failure determination table TB2. In the above-mentioned normal / failure determination tables TB1 and TB2, determination results (“winning” or “losing”) corresponding to the normal / unusual determination random numbers from 0 to 99 are defined. For example, the probability that the determination result is “winning” when the low-probability common-use determination table TB1 is referenced is 1/50. On the other hand, the probability that the determination result is a win when the high-probability common-use determination table TB2 is referenced is 1/2. When the acquired normal / unusual determination random number is a random number corresponding to “win”, the determination result is a win, and when it is a random number corresponding to “lost”, the determination result is a loss.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a general-purpose variation pattern determination table TB referred to in a general-purpose variation pattern determination lottery. When the above-mentioned common figure win / fail lottery is performed, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined based on the common figure fluctuation pattern determination table TB. As shown in the figure, the normal variation pattern determination table TB is a low probability general variation pattern determination table TB1 that is referred to when the gaming state has a normal low probability. It is subdivided into a high probability common figure variation pattern determination table TB2 referred to in a certain case, and a single variation time is defined in each table. Then, according to the low probability regular pattern variation pattern determination table TB1, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined to be “30 seconds”, and according to the high probability regular pattern variation pattern determination table TB2, the variation time of the normal symbol is determined. It is determined to be “1 second”. When the variation time of the normal symbol is determined in this manner, the variation display of the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 37 is started over the determined variation time. The display is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the result of drawing lottery.

  Here, the normal symbol display device 37 is configured, for example, as a form in which a plurality of LED lamps are arranged, and the plurality of lamps blink during the variable display, and the result of the lottery drawing lottery wins. Is in a state where any one of the plurality of lamps is turned on and stopped, and when it is lost, for example, all the LED lamps or some of the lamps are turned off. In the above description, an example in which a single variation time is defined according to the gaming state is shown, but a plurality of variation times are defined in each gaming state, and each ordinary gaming state varies depending on a lottery with a predetermined random number. It is good also as a structure by which the variation time of a symbol is determined.

[Regarding normal games]
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an outline of the opening / closing body operation table TB referred to in a normal game executed when the result of the above-mentioned lottery for lottery win is a win and the game is stopped in a mode indicating that a normal symbol is a win. It is. As shown in the figure, the opening / closing body operation table TB defines the number of times the opening / closing body 62a is opened and the opening time per opening operation, and is referred to when the gaming state is normally low probability. Are divided into a low-probability opening / closing body operation table TB1 and a high-probability opening / closing body operation table TB2 which is referred to when the gaming state is normally high probability. In the case where the gaming state is normally low, when the normal symbol stops in a manner that indicates a win, the solenoid SOL1 is energized by referring to the opening / closing body operation table TB1, and the second start winning component The open / close body 62a of 62 is opened once for 0.3 seconds. On the other hand, in the case where the gaming state is normally high probability, when the normal symbol is stopped in a manner in which the winning symbol is shown, the solenoid SOL1 is energized by referring to the opening / closing body operation table TB2, and the second start winning prize is obtained. The operation of opening the opening / closing body 62a of the component 62 for 1.8 seconds is repeated three times.

  In other words, when the gaming state is a high probability of a normal figure, the probability that a lottery result will be “hit” is higher than when a low probability of a normal figure, and the fluctuation time of a normal symbol is greatly reduced. In addition, since the total opening time of the opening / closing body 62a becomes long, when the game ball is launched into the right-hand hitting region ER, the game ball can easily enter the second start winning component 62, and the normal high probability In the above, since the time for changing the special symbol and the production symbol S once is greatly shortened, the above-mentioned special diagram triggered by entering the second start winning component 62 while suppressing the consumption of the game ball is used. It becomes possible to play a game efficiently. In the present embodiment, the three factors of the probability that the lottery result is “winning”, the variation time of the normal symbol, and the opening time of the opening / closing body 62a are more advantageous than the case of the low probability of usual diagram. Thus, the short time state is fostered. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to foster the short time state by changing at least one of the three elements. Hereinafter, main processing by the main control circuit 100 in the pachinko machine 1 described above will be described using a plurality of flowcharts.

[CPU initialization processing of main control circuit 100]
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an overview of the CPU initialization process executed by the CPU 100a of the main control circuit 100. When external power is supplied to the power supply circuit, power is supplied to the CPU 100a and a system reset is input, and the CPU 100a performs the following CPU initialization process (step S100).

(Step S100-1)
The CPU 100a reads a startup program from the ROM 100b as an initial setting process in response to power-on, and performs a setting process necessary for executing various processes.

(Step S100-3)
The CPU 100a sets a wait processing time in the timer counter. The wait processing time is an activation waiting time of the payout control circuit 150 and the effect control circuit 200, and the payout control circuit 150 and the effect control circuit 200 receive various kinds of transmissions from the main control circuit 100 as the wait processing time elapses. The command can be received.

(Step S100-5)
The CPU 100a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. The main control circuit 100 is connected to a power-off detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, a power-off notice signal is output from the power supply detection circuit. If the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S100-3. If the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S100-7.

(Step S100-7)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the wait time set in step S100-3 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-9. If it is determined that the wait time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-5.

(Step S100-9)
The CPU 100a executes a process necessary for permitting access to the main RAM 100c.

(Step S100-11)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the RAM clear signal is on. A RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back of the pachinko machine 1, and when the RAM clear button is pressed, the RAM clear detection switch detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear button, and the main control is performed. A RAM clear signal is output to the circuit 100. Here, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear button is pressed, it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on. If it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on, the process proceeds to step S100-13. If it is determined that the RAM clear signal is not on, the process proceeds to step S100-19.

(Step S100-13)
The CPU 100a performs an initialization process in the RAM 100c for clearing data to be cleared when power is turned on (at the time of resetting the RAM 100c).

(Step S100-15)
The CPU 100a performs transmission processing (processing to store in a transmission buffer) of a subcommand (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the effect control circuit 200 that the RAM 100c has been cleared.

(Step S100-17)
The CPU 100a performs transmission processing (processing to store in a transmission buffer) of a payout command (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the payout control circuit 150 that the RAM 100c has been cleared.

(Step S100-19)
The CPU 100a executes processing necessary for calculating the checksum.

(Step S100-21)
The CPU 100a determines whether the checksum calculated in step S100-19 does not match the checksum stored when the power is turned off. As a result, when it is determined that the two do not match, the process proceeds to step S100-13, and when it is determined that the two do not match (match), the process proceeds to step S100-23.

(Step S100-23)
In the RAM 100c, the CPU 100a performs an initialization process for clearing data to be cleared when power is restored (when the data before power is turned off without maintaining the RAM 100c).

(Step S100-25)
The CPU 100a performs a transmission process (a process of storing in a transmission buffer) of a subcommand (power supply return designation command) for transmitting to the effect control circuit 200 that the power supply has been recovered from the power-off.

(Step S100-27)
The CPU 100a performs transmission processing (processing to store in a transmission buffer) of a payout command (power supply return designation command) for transmitting to the payout control circuit 150 that the power supply has been recovered from power off.

(Step S100-29)
The CPU 100a turns on the power for transmitting a power-on special figure type designation command indicating a special figure type, a special 1 hold designation command indicating a special 1 hold memory number, and a special 2 hold designation command indicating a special 2 hold memory number. Execute subcommand set processing (processing to store in the transmission buffer).

(Step S100-31)
The CPU 100a sets a timer interrupt cycle.

(Step S100-33)
The CPU 100a performs processing for prohibiting interruption. This process prohibits execution of the interrupt process for receiving the received data (main command) from the payout control circuit 150 (not shown in detail) during the timer interrupt and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

(Step S100-35)
The CPU 100a updates the initial value update random number for the special figure type determination random number. Note that the initial value update random number for the special figure type determination random number is for determining the initial value and the end value of the special figure type determination random number. That is, when the special figure type determination random number is changed from the initial value update random number for the special figure type determination random number to the initial value update random number -1 for the special figure type determination random number by the update process of the special figure type determination random number described later, The special figure type determination random number is updated to the initial value update random number for the special figure type determination random number at that time.

(Step S100-37)
The CPU 100a analyzes the received data (main command) received from the payout control circuit 150, and executes various processes according to the received data.

(Step S100-39)
The CPU 100a performs processing for transmitting the subcommand stored in the transmission buffer to the effect control circuit 200.

(Step S100-41)
The CPU 100a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S100-43)
The CPU 100a updates the variation pattern determination random number, and thereafter repeats the process from step S100-33 (hereinafter, the process of repeating step S100-33 to step S100-43 for convenience is referred to as a main loop process).

  Next, interrupt processing in the main control circuit 100 will be described. Here, the power-off saving process (XINT interrupt process) and the timer interrupt process will be described.

[Save processing when main control circuit 100 is powered off (XINT interrupt processing)]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the power-off saving process (XINT interrupt process) in the main control circuit 100. The CPU 100a monitors the power-off detection circuit, and when the power-supply voltage falls below a predetermined value (a power-off notice signal is input), the CPU 100a interrupts during the execution of the main loop process of the CPU initialization process described above and turns off the power. Execute the time saving process. In this embodiment, the power-off saving process is not interrupted during the timer interrupt process described later.

(Step S300-1)
When the power-off notice signal is input, the CPU 100a saves the register.

(Step S300-3)
The CPU 300a checks the power-off notice signal.

(Step S300-5)
As a result of step S300-3, when it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the CPU 100a proceeds to step S300-11, and when it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, step 100300 is performed. The process moves to S300-7.

(Step S300-7)
The CPU 100a restores the register.

(Step S300-9)
The CPU 100a performs a process for permitting an interrupt, and ends the save process when the power is turned off without performing a save process (a save process when the power is turned off after step S300-11).

(Step S300-11)
The CPU 100a executes output port clear processing for stopping output from the output port.

(Step S300-13)
The CPU 100a executes a checksum setting process for calculating and storing a checksum.

(Step S300-15)
The CPU 100a executes a RAM protect setting process necessary for prohibiting access to the RAM 100c.

(Step S300-17)
The CPU 100a sets a predetermined power-off detection signal detection count to the counter value of the loop counter in order to set the power-off occurrence monitoring time.

(Step S300-19)
The CPU 100a checks the power-off notice signal.

(Step S300-21)
The CPU 100a determines whether a power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S300-17. If it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S300-23. .

(Step S300-23)
The CPU 100a subtracts 1 from the value of the loop counter set in step S300-17.

(Step S300-25)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the loop counter is not zero. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S300-19, and if it is determined that the counter value is 0, the process proceeds to the CPU initialization process (step S100).

  In addition, when the power interruption actually occurs, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 is stopped while the steps S300-17 to S300-25 are looped.

[Timer interrupt processing of main control circuit 100]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control circuit 100. The main control circuit 100 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse at every predetermined period (4 ms in this embodiment, or 2 ms). When a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the following timer interrupt process is executed by interrupting the execution of the main loop process of the CPU initialization process (step S100).

(Step S400-1)
The CPU 100a saves the register.

(Step S400-3)
The CPU 100a performs processing for permitting an interrupt. By this processing, interrupt processing for receiving received data (main command) from the payout control circuit 150 (not shown in detail) during the timer interrupt is permitted.

(Step S400-5)
The CPU 100a outputs the common data set in the common output buffer to the output port, and the first special symbol display device 35A, the second special symbol display device 35B, the first special symbol hold display device 36A, and the second special symbol hold display. A dynamic port output process for controlling lighting of the device 36B, the normal symbol display device 37, and the normal symbol hold display device 38 is executed.

(Step S400-7)
The CPU 100a reads various input port information, and executes port input processing for accurately acquiring the latest switch state in various devices connected to the main control circuit 100.

(Step S400-9)
The CPU 100a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Here, the various timer counters are decremented each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control circuit 100 is made unless otherwise specified.

(Step S400-11)
Similar to step S100-35, the CPU 100a executes a process for updating the initial value update random number for the special figure type determination random number.

(Step S400-13)
The CPU 100a performs processing for updating the special figure type determination random number. Specifically, the random number counter is incremented by 1 and updated. When the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0. The random number is updated based on the value of the initial value update random number for the special figure type design random number.

  In the present embodiment, hardware random numbers updated by a hardware random number generation unit built in the main control circuit 100 are used as the special figure success / failure random numbers and the universal figure success / failure random numbers. The hardware random number generator updates each of the above random numbers according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence every time the random number sequence completes a cycle, and changes the start value at each system reset. . In the present embodiment, the special figure success / failure determination random number and the universal figure success / failure determination random number use the hardware random number updated by the hardware random number generation unit as the determination random number, but the software random number is used for the determination. When used as a random number, the initial value can be changed by providing an initial value update random number in the same manner as the special figure type determination random number.

(Step S500)
The CPU 100a executes a switch management process for determining whether or not a signal is input from the first start port detection switch SW1, the second start port detection switch SW2, and the gate detection switch SW4 based on the process of step S400-7. Details of the processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S600)
The CPU 100a executes a special figure game management process. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S700)
The CPU 100a executes a general game management process for controlling the above general game. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the general game management process is a general game control process that loads a general game management phase (not shown) described later and corresponds to the loaded general game management phase. This is a process of selecting a module, and various processes related to a general game are executed by calling a general game control module corresponding to a plurality of general game management phases described later.

(Step S400-15)
The CPU 100a executes error management processing for performing various error determinations and setting according to the error determination result.

(Step S400-17)
The CPU 100a performs input checks on the first start opening detection switch SW1, the second start opening detection switch SW2, the big winning opening detection switch SW3, and the general winning opening detection switch SW5, and adds the corresponding prize ball control counter and the like. Winning prize switch processing is executed.

(Step S400-19)
The CPU 100a executes creation of a payout command based on the counter value of the prize ball control counter set in step S400-17 and the payout control management process for transmitting the command to the payout control circuit 150. To do.

(Step S400-21)
The CPU 100a executes external information management processing for setting output data for external information to be output from the external information output terminal board 151 to the outside (stored in the output port buffer).

(Step S400-23)
The CPU 100a includes a first special symbol display device 35A, a second special symbol display device 35B, a first special symbol hold display device 36A, a second special symbol hold display device 36B, a normal symbol display device 37, and a normal symbol hold display device 38. LED display setting processing is executed in which common data for controlling lighting of various indicators (LEDs) is set in the common output buffer (stored in the output port buffer).

(Step S400-25)
The CPU 100a combines the solenoid output images of the solenoid SOL1 for opening / closing the opening / closing body 62a and the solenoid SOL2 for opening / closing the opening / closing body 65, and sets (stores in the output port buffer) the output port buffer. Execute solenoid output image composition processing.

(Step S400-27)
The CPU 100a executes a port output process for outputting the value of the common output buffer stored in each output port buffer to the output port (except for what is output in the dynamic port output process in step S400-5).

(Step S400-29)
The CPU 100a restores the register and ends the timer interrupt process.
Hereinafter, the switch management process in step S500 and the special game management process in step S600 among the timer interrupt processes described above will be described in detail.

[Switch management processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining switch management processing (step S500) in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S500-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the gate detection switch SW4 is turned on, that is, whether the detection signal from the gate detection switch SW4 is input based on the passing of the game ball to the passage gate 68. As a result of the determination, if a detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S510, and if there is no input, the process proceeds to step S500-3.

(Step S510)
The CPU 100a executes a gate passing process based on the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 68. Here, the gate passing process is a process for acquiring the above-mentioned normal-use determination random number, and on the condition that the current general-purpose reserved storage number is less than the upper limit that can be stored in the general-purpose storage area. This is a process of storing the figure determination random number in any one of the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. When the effect control circuit controls the stored information on the display screen D1 or the like, a general map hold designation command indicating the general map hold storage number X3 stored in the general map hold storage area is transmitted. Set to (store in transmission buffer). In addition, by executing the processing, the corresponding portion of the hold display portion of the normal symbol hold display device 38 that is provided in correspondence with the upper limit number of the general symbol hold memory number X3 is turned on by the process of step S400-5.

(Step S500-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the first start port detection switch SW1 is turned on, that is, whether the detection signal from the first start port detection switch SW1 is input based on the game ball entering the first start winning component 60. To do. As a result of the determination, if a detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S520, and if there is no input, the process proceeds to step S500-5.

(Step S520)
The CPU 100a executes the first start port passing process based on the game ball entering the first start winning component 60. The details of the first start port passage process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S500-5)
The CPU 100a determines whether the second start port detection switch SW2 is turned on, that is, whether the detection signal from the second start port detection switch SW2 is input based on the game ball entering the second start winning component 62. To do. As a result of the determination, if a detection signal is input, the process proceeds to step S530, and if there is no input, the process proceeds to step S500-7.

(Step S530)
The CPU 100a executes the second start port passing process based on the game ball entering the second start winning component 62. The details of the second start port passage process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S500-7)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the special winning opening detection switch SW3 is turned on, that is, whether or not the detection signal from the special winning opening detection switch SW3 is input based on the game ball entering the special winning component 64. As a result of the determination, if a detection signal from the special winning opening detection switch SW3 is input, the process proceeds to step S500-9, and if there is no input, the switch management process ends.

(Step S500-9)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not a special game is currently being executed, and determines whether or not the game ball has been properly entered into the special winning component 64. Here, if it is determined that the special game is not being executed, a predetermined fraud detection process (for example, notification of fraud detection by the display screen D1, speaker unit 8, LED, etc.) is executed, and a special game is being performed. If it is determined that the game ball has been properly entered into the big winning component 64, the big winning mouth winning ball counter is incremented by 1, and the switch management process is terminated.

[First start port passage processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the first start port passage process (step S520) in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S520-1)
The CPU 100a sets “00H” as the special symbol identification value. Here, the special symbol identification value is for identifying whether the holding type is special 1 holding or special 2 holding, and the special symbol identification value (00H) indicates special 1 holding, and the special symbol identification. The value (01H) indicates special 2 reservation.

(Step S520-3)
The CPU 100a sets the address of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535)
CPU100a performs a special symbol random number acquisition process, and complete | finishes the said 1st starting port passage process. The special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a module common to the second start port passage process (step S530). Therefore, the details of the special symbol random number acquisition process will be described after the description of the second start port passage process.

[Second starter passage processing]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the second start port passage process (step S530) in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S530-1)
The CPU 100a sets “01H” as the special symbol identification value.

(Step S530-3)
The CPU 100a sets the address of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process described later.

(Step S530-5)
The CPU 100a loads the usual game management phase. Here, the normal game management phase is “00H” indicating execution of the normal symbol change waiting process, “01H” indicating execution of the normal symbol change process, “02H” indicating execution of the normal symbol stop process, and normal. “03H” indicating the execution of the pre-opening process for the electric power prize winning opening, “04H” indicating the execution of the control process for opening the normal electric power prize winning opening, “05H” indicating the execution of the effective closing process for the normal electric power prize winning opening, And the stage of the ordinary game execution process consisting of “06H” indicating the execution of the ordinary electric accessory winning prize end weight process, that is, the progress state of the ordinary figure game, and the stage of the execution process of the ordinary figure game In response to this, it is updated by the general game management process in step S700 described above.

For example, if the usual game management phase is “00H” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation waiting process, the number of the usual figure storage area (X3) in the above-mentioned usual figure storage area is 1 or more. The lottery for determining whether or not the normal symbol is determined is executed by executing the lottery for determining whether or not to determine the normal symbol using the table for determining whether or not to determine the normal symbol TB and the lottery for determining the normal symbol pattern using the above-mentioned common symbol fluctuation pattern determination table TB Set to. When the normal symbol game management phase is “01H” indicating the execution of the normal symbol changing process, the normal symbol stop mode is determined in accordance with the normal symbol variation time set in the timer. And set the stop time to stop the fluctuation of normal symbols. Also, if the normal game management phase is “02H” indicating the execution of the normal symbol stop post-processing, after confirming the result of the general symbol win / fail lottery after the stop time has elapsed, the condition is “winning”. The time before opening, which is the time until the opening / closing body 62a is opened, is set in the timer. If it is “lost”, the process returns to the normal symbol variation waiting process (00H). In addition, when the ordinary game management phase is “03H” indicating execution of the pre-opening process for the ordinary electric accessory winning opening, the general electric prize winning opening / closing switching process is executed on the condition that the pre-opening time elapses. To do. Here, the power utility prize winning opening / closing switching process is a process of extracting the control data of the solenoid SOL1 in accordance with the above-described opening / closing body operation table TB. Further, when the ordinary game management phase is “04H” indicating execution of the ordinary electric accessory winning opening opening control process, the solenoid SOL1 is energized according to the control data, and the opening / closing specified in the opening / closing body operation table TB is performed. The opening / closing body 62a is opened until the number of opening / closing of the body (upper limit number of times) is reached, and the opening / closing body 62a is closed based on reaching the upper limit number of times. If the normal game management phase is “05H” indicating the execution of the normal electric accessory prize opening closing effective process, the normal symbol variation waiting process (00H) is executed again after the opening / closing body 62a is closed. Set the wait time until timer is set in the timer. In addition, when the general game management phase is “06H” indicating execution of the normal electric accessory winning award end wait process, the normal game management phase is set to the normal symbol based on the elapse of the wait time. The process shifts to a waiting process (00H).
As described above, each ordinary figure game management phase is switched according to the stage of execution process of the ordinary figure game, and the main control circuit 100 executes the process corresponding to each ordinary figure game management phase so that the ordinary figure game progresses. To do.

(Step S530-7)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the ordinary game management phase loaded in step S530-5 is less than the normal electric accessory release control state (ordinary game management phase <04H). As described above, “04H” in the general game management phase indicates that the normal electric accessory release control process is in progress. In this ordinary electric accessory release control process, the solenoid SOL1 is energized and the open / close body 62a provided in the second start winning component 62 is controlled to be in the open state, so here the open / close body 62a is properly opened. It will be judged whether it is in the state which can be done. As a result, when it is determined that it is less than the ordinary electric accessory release control state, the process proceeds to step S530-9, and when it is determined that it is not less than the ordinary electric accessory release control state, the process proceeds to step S530-11. Move.

(Step S530-9)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not there has been an abnormal winning, and if it is determined that there has been an abnormal winning, the start opening abnormal winning error processing (for example, display screen D1, speaker unit 8, LED, etc., indicating that it is fraudulent detection) The second start port passage process is terminated.

(Step S530-11)
The CPU 100a determines whether the normal game management phase is “04H” indicating that the normal electric accessory release control process is being performed. As a result of the determination, if the general game management phase is “04H”, the process proceeds to step S530-13, and if it is not “04H”, the second start port passing process is terminated.

(Step S530-13)
The CPU 100a updates the counter value of the ordinary electric accessory winning ball counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value, and ends the second start port passing process.

[Special symbol random number acquisition processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control circuit 100. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a common module in the first start port passage process (step S520) and the second start port passage process (step S530).

(Step S535-1)
The CPU 100a loads the special symbol identification value set in step S520-1 or step S530-1.

(Step S535-3)
The CPU 100a loads the target special symbol reservation number of balls. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is “00H”, the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 1 reserved memory number is loaded. If the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "01H", the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 2 reserved memory number is loaded.

(Step S535-5)
The CPU 100a loads the special figure determination random number updated by the hardware random number generator.

(Step S535-7)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the number of the target special symbol reserved balls loaded in step S535-3 (the special 1 reserved memory number or the special 2 reserved memory number is 4 or more of the upper limit value. As a result, it is equal to or more than the upper limit value. If it is determined, the special symbol random number acquisition process is terminated. If it is determined that the value is not equal to or greater than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S535-9.

(Step S535-9)
The CPU 100a updates the counter value of the target special symbol reserved ball number counter (special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter or special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter) to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

(Step S535-11)
CPU100a calculates the object memory | storage part (1st memory | storage part-4th memory | storage part) used as the object which saves the acquired special figure success / failure determination random number among the memory | storage parts of a special figure reservation memory area.

(Step S535-13)
The CPU 100a acquires the special figure success / failure determination random number loaded in step S535-5, the special figure type determination random number updated in step S400-13, and the variation pattern determination random number updated in step S100-43. Store in the target storage unit calculated in step S535-11.

(Step S540)
The CPU 100a executes acquisition prior determination processing based on the various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. The acquisition prior determination process will be described later.
In addition, you may perform the said prior determination process at the time of acquisition after step S535-11, ie, before storing in the calculated object memory | storage part.

(Step S535-15)
The CPU 100a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535-17)
Based on the counter value loaded in step S535-15, the CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) a special figure hold designation command in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535). Here, based on the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter (special 1 reserved memory number), the special symbol 1 reserved designation command is set, and the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter (special 2 reserved memory number) The special figure 2 hold designation command is set based on the above.

  When the special figure 1 hold designation command or the special figure 2 hold designation command is transmitted to the production control circuit 200 side, the production control circuit 200, for example, displays the special 1 hold memory number displayed on a part of the display screen D1 described later, In addition, control is performed to increase the number of predetermined hold display icons indicating the number of special 2 reserved memories, so that the current number of special 1 hold and special 2 hold can be visually recognized by the player. Also, a plurality of first special symbol hold display devices 36A and second special symbols provided in correspondence with the upper limit number of the special 1 reserved memory number and the special 2 reserved memory number by executing the process in step S400-5. The corresponding part of the hold display unit of the hold display device 36B is lit.

FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the special figure game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, various lottery processes (special game) relating to the availability of special games triggered by the entry of game balls into the first start prize component 60 or the second start prize component 62, and passing Various lottery processes (ordinary game) regarding whether or not a normal game is possible triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 68 proceed in parallel.
The special figure game is executed stepwise and repeatedly each time the game ball enters the first start prize component 60 or the second start prize component 62. In the main control circuit 100, the special figure game is executed. Each process related to is managed in the special figure game management phase.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the ROM 100b stores a plurality of special figure game control modules for controlling execution of special figure games, and a special figure game management phase is associated with each special figure game control module. It has been. Specifically, when the special figure game management phase is “00H”, the module for executing the “special symbol variation waiting process” is called, and the special figure game management phase is “01H”. The module for executing the “special symbol variation processing” is called, and when the special symbol game management phase is “02H”, the module for executing the “special symbol stop post-processing” is called. When the special figure game management phase is “03H”, the module for executing the “pre-opening process for big prize opening” is called, and when the special figure game management phase is “04H”, “ When the module for executing the “Big winning opening control process” is called and the special figure game management phase is “05H”, the module for executing the “Big winning opening closing effective process” Is Lumpur, when special symbol game management phase is "06H", the modules for performing the "big winning opening ends wait process" is called.

[Special figure game management process]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining special figure game management processing (step S600) in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S600-1)
The CPU 100a loads the special figure game management phase.

(Step S600-3)
The CPU 100a selects a special figure game control module corresponding to the special figure game management phase loaded in step S600-1.

(Step S600-5)
The CPU 100a loads the special figure game timer that manages the control time related to the special figure game, and shifts the processing.

(Step S600-7)
The CPU 100a calls the special figure game control module selected in step S600-3, starts the process, and ends the special figure game management process.

[Special symbol waiting process]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining special symbol variation waiting processing in the main control circuit 100. This special symbol variation waiting process is executed when the special symbol game management phase is “00H”.

(Step S610-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 2 reserved memory number is “1” or more. As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the special 2 reserved memory number is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and if it is determined that the special 2 reserved memory number is not “1” or more, step S610-7 is performed. The processing is moved to S610-3.

(Step S610-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 1 reserved memory number is “1” or more. As a result, if it is determined that the special 1 reserved memory number is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7. If it is determined that the special 1 reserved memory number is not “1” or more, step S610 is performed. Move processing to -5.

(Step S610-5)
The CPU 100a executes a customer waiting setting process for setting a customer waiting command in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer), and ends the special symbol fluctuation waiting process. When the customer waiting command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200, the effect control circuit 200 transmits a predetermined command to the VDP based on the fact that a predetermined time has elapsed since the reception of the customer waiting command. On the screen D1, a demonstration effect display indicating that the customer is waiting is displayed.

(Step S610-7)
The CPU 100a subtracts “1” from the counter value of the target special symbol holding ball number counter corresponding to the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold, and the special 1 hold decrease indicating that the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold has subtracted “1”. A special command or special 2 hold reduction designation command is set in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer), and the special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special figure reservation storage area, or The special 1 reservation stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure storage area is block-transferred to the storage unit having a small ordinal number.
Specifically, the RAM 100c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and if it is determined in step S610-1 that the special 2 reserved storage number is “1” or more, The special 2 reservation stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the 2 special figure storage area is transferred to the 0th storage unit to the third storage unit, and the fourth storage unit is cleared.
In step S610-3, if it is determined that the number of special 1 reserved memories is “1” or more, the number is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure reservation storage area. The special 1 hold is transferred to the 0th storage unit to the third storage unit, and the fourth storage unit is cleared.
Also, a gaming state confirmation designation command is set in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer) based on the information of the special symbol probability state flag and the normal symbol probability state flag.

  By sending the special 1 hold reduction designation command or special 2 reserve reduction designation command to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 side has information on the reduced special 1 hold memory number or special 2 hold memory number. Is transmitted. The presentation control circuit 200 receives a special hold reduction designation command or a special reserve hold designation command, and increases a predetermined hold display icon based on the special figure hold designation command or the special figure hold designation command described above. A command for reducing the number of the reserved ones is transmitted to the VDP, and the player can visually recognize the reduced number of the special 1 reserved memory and the special 2 reserved memory number on the display screen D1. In addition, by executing the processing, the corresponding portion of the hold display portion of either the first special symbol hold display device 36A or the second special symbol hold display device 36B is turned off by the processing in step S400-5. When the game state confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side, information related to the current game state is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side every time the special symbol starts to change.

(Step S610-9)
The CPU 100a loads a special symbol probability state flag for identifying whether the special figure has a low probability or a special figure low probability, and the low probability special figure success / failure judgment table TB1 or the high probability special figure success / failure judgment corresponding thereto. With reference to the table TB2, special figure success / failure lottery processing is performed based on the special figure success / failure determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, and data (special figure success / failure) related to the lottery result ("winning", "losing") is performed. Judgment data) is stored.

(Step S610-11)
The CPU 100a executes a special figure type determination lottery process for determining a special figure type. In this case, if the result of the special figure win / loss lottery in step S610-9 is “winning”, the 0th storage unit is referred to by referring to any of the special figure type determination tables TB1 and TB2 according to the holding type. The special figure type corresponding to the special figure type determination random number transferred to is extracted, and data related to the extracted special figure type (special figure type data) is stored. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol winning / losing lottery in step S610-9 is “losing”, the special symbol type related to the special symbol X (losing symbol X) is extracted from the special symbol type determining table TB3, and the special symbol is extracted. Special figure type data relating to X is stored.
After storing the special figure type data, a special figure type designation command corresponding to the special figure type data is set in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer). That is, when the special figure type designation command is transmitted, information related to the special figure type extracted every time the special figure type determination lottery process is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side.

(Step S610-13)
The CPU 100a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol type extracted in step S610-11. The first special symbol display device 35A and the second special symbol display device 35B are each composed of 7 segments, and each segment constituting the 7 segments is associated with a number (counter value). The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally turned on.

(Step S610-14)
The CPU 100a executes a special figure variation pattern determination lottery for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. More specifically, the normal symbol probability state flag for identifying whether the state is the non-time-short state or the time-short state is loaded, and the first half variation pattern determination table TB1 shown in FIG. The first half variation pattern and the second half corresponding to the first half variation pattern determination random number and the second half variation pattern determination random number transferred from the referenced table to the 0th storage unit with reference to either TB2 or the second half variation pattern determination table TB1; Extract and determine the fluctuation pattern. The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) the first half variation pattern command and the second half variation pattern command including the variation pattern identification number and the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern extracted and determined.
By transmitting each variation pattern command to the effect control circuit 200, the effect control circuit 200 determines more specific content of the variation effect according to the content of each variation pattern command, and the determined variation effect. By transmitting a command including information related to the contents of VDP to the VDP, various variation effects are displayed on the display screen D1 together with the variation display of the effect symbol S. In this example, the first half variation pattern and the second half variation pattern are determined from the viewpoint of increasing the variation variation combination variation, and the variation pattern command corresponding to these is transmitted. A configuration may be adopted in which a variation effect is expressed by determining and transmitting a single variation pattern command. Also, in this example, the first half variation pattern is defined as determining the presence and content of continuous production in the later-described variation production, and the second half variation pattern is the presence of so-called reach and the type of reach production to be developed after reach. Although it is prescribed | regulated as what determines, these regulations can be set arbitrarily.

(Step S610-15)
The CPU 100a loads the fluctuation time corresponding to the first half fluctuation pattern and the second half fluctuation pattern extracted in step S610-14, and sets the total value of each fluctuation time in the special symbol fluctuation timer.

(Step S610-17)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the special figure win / reject lottery in step S610-9 is “winning”, and if it is “winning”, the special figure type data stored in step S610-11 above. To check the special symbol type. Then, with reference to the gaming state setting table TB shown in FIG. 8, the gaming state set after the end of the special game, the number of times of special figure high accuracy, the number of times of high probability of ordinary drawing are determined, and the determination result is used as a game state spare. The flag (special symbol probability state preliminary flag, normal symbol probability state preliminary flag), the special symbol high probability count cut spare counter, and the normal symbol high probability count cut preliminary counter are saved. Further, here, the game state set when the special game is won is stored.

(Step S610-19)
In the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B, the CPU 100a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in order to start the special symbol variation display. A counter value is associated with each segment of 7 segments constituting the first special symbol display device 35A and the second special symbol display device 35B, and a segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is displayed. Lighting control is performed. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be lit at the start of the special symbol variation display is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. The special symbol display symbol counter includes a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display device 35A and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display device 35B. Here, the counter value is set in the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to “01H” and ends the special symbol variation waiting process. By executing the series of special symbol variation waiting processing, the special symbol variation display is started on the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B, and the special symbol variation display and The variation display of the effect symbol S is started on the display screen D1 substantially in synchronization.

[Special symbol change processing]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol changing process in the main control circuit 100. The special symbol changing process is executed when the special symbol game management phase is “01H”.

(Step S620-1)
CPU100a performs the process which updates a special symbol fluctuation | variation base counter. In the special symbol fluctuation base counter, the counter value is set so as to make one round at a predetermined cycle (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter is “0”, a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is “1” or more, The counter value is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value.

(Step S620-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-1 is “0”. As a result, when the counter value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-5, and when the counter value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-5)
The CPU 100a performs a special symbol variation timer update process for subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-15.

(Step S620-7)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the timer value of the special symbol fluctuation timer updated in step S620-5 is “0”. As a result, when the timer value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-15, and when the timer value is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-9)
The CPU 100a updates a special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each segment of 7 segments constituting the first special symbol display device 35A and the second special symbol display device 35B. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”, a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is “1” or more, the current timer value is determined. The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting “1”.

(Step S620-11)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not “0”, The special symbol changing process is terminated.

(Step S620-13)
The CPU 100a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated. Thereby, each segment which comprises 7 segments will be lighted sequentially every predetermined time.

(Step S620-15)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to “02H”.

(Step S620-17)
The CPU 100a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-13 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B.

(Step S620-19)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) a special symbol stop designation command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B. When the special figure stop designation command is transmitted to the production control circuit 200 side, the production control circuit 200 transmits a predetermined command to the VDP and stops the special design of the production design S that is changing on the display screen D1. Display is stopped approximately in synchronization with the display.

(Step S620-21)
The CPU 100a sets a special symbol variation stop time (determined time), which is a time for displaying the special symbol in a stopped state, in the special game timer, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

[Special symbol stop post-processing]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol stop post-processing in the main control circuit 100. This special symbol stop post-processing is executed when the special symbol game management phase is “02H”.

(Step S630-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-21 is “0”. As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special symbol stop post-processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step The processing is moved to S630-3.

(Step S630-3)
The CPU 100a confirms the result of the special figure winning / losing lottery.

(Step S630-5)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the special figure winning / losing lottery is “winning”. As a result, when it is determined that it is “winning”, the process proceeds to step S630-15, and when it is determined that it is not “winning”, the process proceeds to step S630-7.

(Step S630-7)
The CPU 100a executes a count cut management process. Here, the special symbol probability state flag is loaded, and it is confirmed whether the current gaming state is a special symbol low probability or a special symbol high probability. If the gaming state has a special figure high probability, the counter value of the special figure high-accuracy count cut counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value. When the counter value becomes “0” as a result of updating the special figure high probability count cut counter, a special symbol probability state flag corresponding to the special figure low probability is set. As a result, in the gaming state with a high probability of special figure, the game state shifts from the high probability of special figure to the low probability of special figure when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning a “win”. As shown in the game state setting table TB of FIG. 8, in this embodiment, the special figure high-accuracy count is set to 50 according to the special figure type, so that the special symbol is 50 after the special game is finished. The game state shifts from the special figure high probability to the special figure low probability when the number of times is determined.

  Also, here, a normal symbol probability state flag for identifying whether the gaming state has a normal low probability or a normal high probability is loaded, and whether or not the current gaming state has a normal low probability. Check if the figure has a high probability. Then, if the gaming state has a normal high probability, the counter value of the normal high probability count cut counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the current counter value. When the counter value becomes “0” as a result of updating the normal high probability count cut counter, the normal symbol probability state flag corresponding to the normal low probability is set. As a result, when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning the “winning” in the usual high probability, the gaming state shifts to the usual low probability. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the number of times of the common figure is set to 100 according to the special figure type, when the special symbol is confirmed 100 times after the special game is finished, the gaming state is normally shown. It will shift to a low probability. If the game state is changed in step S630-7, the CPU 100a sets a game state change designation command for transmitting the changed game state to the effect control circuit 200 in the transmission buffer ( Stored in the transmission buffer). Thereby, the fact that the gaming state has changed is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side.

(Step S630-9)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) a special state determination gaming state confirmation designation command indicating the gaming state when the special symbol is confirmed.

(Step S630-11)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) a number-of-times command for transmitting the special figure high-accuracy count and the normal figure high-accuracy count updated in step S630-7 to the effect control circuit 200. That is, each time the special symbol is determined by the processing of step S630-9 and step S630-11, the gaming state at that time, the number of special figure high accuracy times and the number of normal figure high accuracy times are displayed on the side of the effect control circuit 200. Communicated.

(Step S630-13)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to “00H” and ends the special symbol stop post-processing. As a result, when the special figure game management process based on one special 1 hold or special 2 hold (starting information) is completed and special 1 hold or special 2 hold is stored, a special symbol based on the next hold is stored. The process for starting the variable display is performed.

(Step S630-15)
The CPU 100a sets data defined in the special game control table TB shown in FIG. 7 according to the determined special figure type.

(Step S630-17)
The CPU 100a performs special electric accessory maximum operation number setting processing. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-15, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to special figure type = round number) is set as a counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter.

  The special electric accessory maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the special game to be started. On the other hand, the RAM 100c is provided with a special electric accessory continuous operation number counter, and “1” is added to the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter at the start of each round game (step S640− described later). 3), the current number of round games is managed. Here, with the start of the special game, a process of resetting (updating to “0”) the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter is also executed.

(Step S630-19)
The CPU 100a refers to the data set in step S630-15 and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-21)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the special game to the effect control circuit 200. When the opening designation command is transmitted, the effect control circuit 200 transmits a predetermined command to the VDP, for example, informing the player that a special game will be started before the start of the special game. Opening effects and effects during special games are displayed on the display screen D1.

(Step S630-23)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to “03H” and ends the special symbol stop post-processing. As a result, the special game is started.

  As described above, one special figure game is completed through the special figure variation waiting process to the special symbol stop post-process, and if the special figure winning / losing lottery result is lost, The special figure game based will be started again. Based on the above, the acquisition prior determination process executed in step S540 of FIG. 19 will be described.

[Preliminary judgment processing at acquisition]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the acquisition prior determination process (step S540). As shown in FIG. 19, the acquisition prior determination process is a process that is executed each time start information including a special figure success / failure determination random number or the like is acquired.

(Step S540-1)
The CPU 100a loads a special gaming flag that identifies whether or not the gaming state is a special game, determines whether or not the current gaming state is a special game, and if it is a special game, goes to step S540-25. The process is moved, and when it is not in the special game, the process is moved to step S540-3.

(Step S540-3)
The CPU 100a is acquired when the current gaming state is usually low in probability and the acquired start information holding type is special 1 holding (00H), or the current gaming state is normally high in probability. It is determined whether or not the hold type of the start information is special 2 hold (01H). If any of the conditions is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S540-5. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S540-25. Transfer.

(Step S540-5)
The CPU 100a executes a pre-special drawing success / failure lottery process and a pre-special drawing type determination lottery process, and moves on. Here, in the same way as the above-mentioned special figure win / fail lottery process, the special special figure win / lottery process includes the special figure hit / fail judgment table TB1; TB2 corresponding to the current gaming state (low special figure probability, high special figure probability). This is a process of extracting a determination result (“winning”, “losing”) corresponding to the special figure success / failure random number acquired as the start information, and stores the lottery result as prior special figure success / failure determination data.

  In addition, the prior special figure type determination lottery process is similar to the above-mentioned special figure type determination lottery process, and the special figure corresponding to the result of the above prior special figure determination lottery ("winning", "losing") and the hold type. This is a process of referring to the type determination tables TB1 to TB3 and extracting the special figure type corresponding to the special figure type determination random number acquired as the start information, and stores the lottery result as pre-special figure type data.

(Step S540-7)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in a transmission buffer) a symbol-related prefetch designation command including information on each of the lottery results (“winning”, “losing”, and special figure type), and shifts the processing. By transmitting the command to the effect control circuit 200, the effect control circuit 200 can immediately grasp the lottery results corresponding to the acquired start information before the start condition is satisfied. .

(Step S540-9)
The CPU 100a determines whether the pre-special drawing determination data is lost, and if it is lost, the CPU 100a moves the process to step S540-15. If not, the CPU 100a moves the process to step S540-11. .

(Step S540-11)
The CPU 100a transfers the process by executing a hitting special figure variation pattern determination lottery process. Here, in the same manner as the special figure variation pattern determination lottery process described above, this process changes the second half variation pattern determination table TB1 referred to when the result of the previous special figure determination lottery is “winning” to the current gaming state. This is a process of referencing accordingly and extracting the latter half fluctuation pattern corresponding to the latter half fluctuation pattern determining random number acquired as the starting information.

(Step S540-13)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in a transmission buffer) a hit special map fluctuation pattern-related prior determination command and shifts the processing. The command includes information on the latter half fluctuation pattern extracted in step S540-11, and the start condition is satisfied on the effect control circuit 200 side by transmitting the command to the effect control circuit 200 side. Before, it becomes possible to immediately grasp the latter half variation pattern command corresponding to the acquired starting information.
In addition, in the latter half variation pattern determination table TB1 (see FIG. 9A) referred to when winning, only a fixed value that does not depend on the number of stored storage when the start condition is established is defined. The latter half fluctuation pattern included in the time special figure fluctuation pattern related prior determination command is always selected when the start condition is satisfied.

(Step S540-15)
Based on the fact that the prior special figure success / failure determination data is lost, the CPU 100a executes a variation pattern determination random number determination process on the latter half variation pattern determination random number acquired as the start information, and shifts the processing. Specifically, it is calculated whether the value of the second half variation pattern determination random number corresponds to a fixed value or an indefinite value. Here, the fixed value means a value from which the same variation pattern is extracted regardless of the number of reserved memories. On the other hand, an indefinite value means a value from which a different variation pattern is extracted depending on the number of reserved memories.

  Specifically, referring to the latter half variation pattern determination table TB2 of FIG. 9B, for example, when the range of the variation pattern determination random number is 0 to 499, in any case the number of stored storage when the start condition is satisfied. If any one of “Normal Loss 1” to “Normal Loss 3”, which differs only in the variation time, is extracted, but the variation pattern determination random number range is 500 to 599, the start condition is satisfied. Depending on the number of reserved memories, any one of “Gase pseudo-losing 1” to “Gase pseudo-losing 3” having different specific contents is extracted. In this way, the latter half fluctuation pattern determination random number in which the same latter half fluctuation pattern is determined without depending on the number of reserved memories when the start condition is satisfied is referred to as a fixed value, and the latter half varies depending on the number of reserved memories when the start condition is satisfied. The latter half variation pattern determining random number for which the variation pattern is determined is called an indefinite value. In the variation pattern determination random number determination process, it is determined to which value the second half variation pattern determination random number corresponds.

(Step S540-17)
As a result of the determination, the CPU 100a determines whether the value of the latter half variation pattern determination random number is an indeterminate value. If it is an indefinite value, the CPU 100a moves the process to step S540-19, and if it is not an indefinite value (in the case of a fixed value). ) Moves the process to step S540-21.

(Step S540-19)
The CPU 100a sets an undefined value command (stores in the transmission buffer) based on the fact that the value of the latter half variation pattern determination random number is an undefined value, and ends the acquisition prior determination process.

(Step S540-21)
Based on the fact that the value of the second half variation pattern determination random number is a fixed value, the CPU 100a executes a loss advance preliminary figure variation pattern determination lottery process and moves the process. Here, in the same manner as the above-described special figure variation pattern determination lottery process, the process uses the latter-half variation pattern determination table TB2 that is referred to when the result of the above-mentioned special special figure determination lottery is “losing” as the current gaming state. The second half fluctuation pattern corresponding to the second half fluctuation pattern determination random number acquired as start information is extracted.

(Step S540-23)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in a transmission buffer) a special map fluctuation pattern-related prior determination command for losing and ends the acquisition preliminary determination processing. The command includes information on the latter half fluctuation pattern extracted in step S540-21, and the start condition is satisfied on the effect control circuit 200 side by transmitting the command to the effect control circuit 200 side. Before, it becomes possible to grasp in advance the latter half variation pattern command corresponding to the acquired starting information.

(Step S540-25)
CPU 100a is in special game in step S540-1 or step S540-3, or the current gaming state is normally low probability, and the hold type of the acquired start information is not special 1 hold (00H), or A prefetch prohibit command is set (stored in the transmission buffer) based on the fact that the current gaming state is a special figure high probability, and the hold type of the acquired start information is not special 2 hold (01H), and the acquisition is performed in advance. The determination process ends.

  As described above, in the pre-acquisition processing at the time of acquisition, prior special determination determination determination and preliminary special figure type determination lottery are immediately executed for the acquired starting information, and the corresponding preliminary determination command is based on these results and the gaming state. (Prefetching prohibition command, hit variation pattern related advance determination command, undefined value command, loss variation pattern related advance determination command) are transmitted. Then, when the hit variation pattern-related pre-determination command or the loss variation pattern-related pre-determination command is transmitted in advance before the variation start condition corresponding to the start information is established, the effect control circuit 200 side expects a big hit An effect (prefetching effect) that suggests the degree (second-half fluctuation pattern) in advance can be executed. Then, every time start information is acquired, a certain advance determination command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side, so that the effect control circuit 200 generates the prior determination command based on the content of the advance determination command. Display screen of a predetermined pre-reading effect that suggests the result of special symbol win / fail lottery and the variation pattern before the above special symbol variation waiting process based on the special 1 hold or special 2 hold to be performed is executed It may be displayed in advance on D1. In this example, only the latter-half variation pattern is targeted, but the first-half variation pattern may be included in the prior determination target.

[Pre-opening for big prize opening]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the pre-opening process for the special winning opening in the main control circuit 100. This pre-opening process for the big prize opening is executed when the special figure game management phase is “03H”.

(Step S640-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the timer value (opening time) set in step S630-21 is “0”. As a result, if it is determined that the timer value is not “0”, the pre-payment opening pre-processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value is “0”, the process proceeds to step S640-3. .

(Step S640-3)
The CPU 100a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value.

(Step S640-5)
The CPU 100a indicates a special winning opening opening designation command (specifically, a round to be executed (1R, 2R...)) For transmitting the opening start of the opening / closing body 65 (start of the round game) to the effect control circuit 200. Command) is set in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer). When the special prize release designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 transmits a predetermined command to the VDP and displays, for example, a display related to the current round number on the display screen D1. Further, by transmitting to the effect control circuit 200 information (commands) relating to the number of passes through the special winning opening detection switch SW3 during the special game and the number of the prize control circuit 150 instructing the payout control circuit 150 during the special game, A display relating to the number of balls entered and the number of prize balls can also be displayed on the display screen D1.

(Step S641)
The CPU 100a executes a special winning opening opening / closing switching process. The big prize opening / closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S640-7)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to “04H” and ends the pre-opening process for the special prize opening.

[Big prize opening / closing switching process]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining a special winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S641-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is an upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count (the number of opening / closing of the special winning opening during one round game) (this embodiment). In the embodiment, it is determined whether it is “1.” If the special electric accessory opening / closing switching frequency in FIG. 8 is 5 times / R, it is determined as “5”, and if it is 7 times / R, it is determined as “7” . As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the special winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641-3.

(Step S641-3)
The CPU 100a refers to the data of the special game control table TB, and based on the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number counter, the solenoid control data for energizing the solenoid SOL2, and the energizing time or energizing of the solenoid SOL2 Extract the timer data that is the stop time.

(Step S641-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, the CPU 100a starts energization of the solenoid SOL2 or executes a big prize opening solenoid energization control process for stopping energization of the solenoid SOL2. By executing this special winning opening solenoid energization control process, the energization start or energization stop of the solenoid SOL2 is controlled in step S400-25 and step S400-27.

(Step S641-7)
The CPU 100a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S641-3 in the special game timer. Note that the timer value saved in the special game timer here is the maximum opening time of one time of the opening / closing body 65 (large winning opening).

(Step S641-9)
The CPU 100a determines whether the energization of the solenoid SOL2 has been started, that is, whether the control process for starting energization of the solenoid SOL2 has been performed in step S641-5. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is set, the process proceeds to step S641-11. If it is determined that the energization start state is not set, the special winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated.

(Step S641-11)
The CPU 100a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching counter to a value obtained by adding “1” to the current counter value, and ends the special winning opening opening / closing switching process.

[Big prize opening control process]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening opening control process in the main control circuit 100. This special winning opening release control process is executed when the special figure game management phase is “04H”.

(Step S650-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S641-7 is “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S650-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”, step S650 is performed. The process is moved to -3.

(Step S650-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S650-7, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641.

(Step S641)
When it is determined in step S650-3 that the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count, the CPU 100a executes the process of step S641. .

(Step S650-5)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the winning prize winning ball counter updated in step S500-9 has reached the specified number, that is, the same number as the maximum winning possible number in one round at the winning prize opening. It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered. As a result, when it is determined that the prescribed number has not been reached, the special winning opening opening control process is terminated, and when it is determined that the prescribed number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The CPU 100a executes a special winning opening closing process necessary for stopping energization of the solenoid SOL2 and closing the special winning opening. As a result, the special winning opening is closed.

(Step S650-9)
The CPU 100a saves the special winning opening closing effective time (interval time) in the special game timer.

(Step S650-11)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to “05H”.

(Step S650-13)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) a special winning opening closing instruction command indicating that the special winning opening has been closed in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening opening control process.

[Large winning prize closing effective processing]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart for describing the special winning opening closing effective process in the main control circuit 100. This special winning opening closing effective process is executed when the special figure game management phase is “05H”.

(Step S660-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S650-9 is “0”. As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the special winning opening closing effective process is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”, the step The processing is moved to S660-3.

(Step S660-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter, that is, whether or not a predetermined number of round games have been completed. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter, the process proceeds to step S660-9, and it is determined that they do not match. In step S660-5, the process proceeds to step S660-5.

(Step S660-5)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to “03H”.

(Step S660-7)
The CPU 100a saves a predetermined special winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the special winning opening closing effective process. As a result, the next round game is started.

(Step S660-9)
The CPU 100a executes an ending time setting process for saving the ending time in a special game timer.

(Step S660-11)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to “06H”.

(Step S660-13)
The CPU 100a sets an ending designation command indicating the start of ending in the transmission buffer (stores in the transmission buffer), and ends the special winning opening closing effective process. When the ending designation command is transmitted, the effect control circuit 200 transmits a predetermined command to the VDP, and displays a predetermined ending effect on the display screen D1 informing the player that the special game has ended. Display.

[Large winning end weight processing]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening end wait process in the main control circuit 100. This special winning end finish weighting process is executed when the special figure game management phase is “06H”.

(Step S670-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S660-9 is not “0”. As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not “0”, the special winning exit end wait process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is “0”. The process moves to step S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The CPU 100a executes a game state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the special game. Specifically, the special symbol probability state reserve flag and the normal symbol probability state reserve flag saved in step S610-17 are loaded to save the data relating to the gaming state.
In addition, the CPU 100a loads the special figure high-accuracy number cut spare counter and the common figure high-accuracy number cut spare counter saved in step S610-17, and the special figure high-accuracy number cut spare counter corresponding to the special figure type is loaded. The number of times is saved in the special figure high-precision frequency cut counter and the normal figure high-precision frequency cut counter, respectively.

(Step S670-5)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) a game state change designation command for transmitting a game state set after the end of the special game.

(Step S670-7)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) the special command high-accuracy count saved in step S670-3 and the frequency command corresponding to the usual figure high-accuracy count in the transmission buffer.

(Step S670-9)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to “00H”, and finishes the special winning prize exit end wait process. Thereby, when special 1 hold or special 2 hold is memorized, the change display of special symbols will be resumed after the end of the special game.

  The main control process by the main control circuit 100 has been described above. On the side of the effect control circuit 200, the effect determination process is executed based on the reception of the variation pattern command and the advance determination command transmitted from the main control circuit 100. Display various variation effects according to the types of variation pattern commands and prior determination commands. Hereinafter, main processes of the effect control circuit 200 will be described.

[About the design]
First, an outline of an example of the effect symbol S that is variably displayed corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol will be described. FIG. 31A is a front view schematically showing the display screen D1 of the main display device 80. FIG. In the variation areas AL, AC, AR of the display screen D1 located above, the effect symbol S that is variably displayed in synchronization with the above-described variation display of the special symbol is displayed. The effect symbol S is displayed in a varying manner (scrolling) in, for example, the vertical direction in each of the varying regions AL, AC, AR.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (b), the effect symbol S is, for example, an image (effect symbol “1” to effect symbol) in which consecutive numeric notations from 1 to 8 and a predetermined character corresponding to each numeric notation are combined. “8”). The effect symbol “8” including the numerical notation and the effect symbol “1” are set as continuous symbols.

  On the display screen D1, a holding display icon display area EI is provided. The hold display icon display area EI includes a first icon display area EIA in which a hold display icon indicating a special 1 reserved memory number is arranged, and a second icon display area EIB in which a hold display icon indicating a special 2 hold memory number is arranged. It is divided into left and right directions. Each area can display up to four hold display icons P corresponding to the number of special 1 hold and special 2 hold. As the number of start information (special 1 hold, special 2 hold) increases, The hold display icons P are arranged so as to increase from the right side to the left side in the one icon display area EIA and from the left side to the right side in the second icon display area EIB. Further, in the central portion of the hold display icon display area EI, a change target icon display area EIC representing a hold display icon P corresponding to the special 1 hold or special 2 hold that is the target of the special drawing lottery (change) is rectangular. Set as shape area. In the illustrated example, three hold display icons P are displayed in the first icon display area EIA, and one hold display icon P is displayed in the second icon display area EIB. Three are stored on hold, and one special 2 hold is stored on hold. Further, as shown by the arrow, when the special drawing lottery based on the start information (special 1 hold) corresponding to the hold display icon P displayed in the first icon display area EIA is executed, the hold display icon P (mostly The hold display icon located on the right side is displayed so as to move to the fluctuation target icon display area EIC, and the fluctuation display of the effect symbol S is started substantially in synchronization with the timing of the movement display. In addition, each of the subsequent hold display icons P that follow is displayed so as to move to the variation target icon display area EIC side, indicating that one hold display icon P has been reduced (digested). By performing such a movement display, the player can recognize whether the target variation is based on special 1 hold or special 2 hold in each change in the production symbol S. .

  FIG. 32 and FIG. 33 are diagrams showing the flow of the changing effect that is developed on the display screen D1 from when the effect symbol S starts to be displayed until it is stopped. Note that the fluctuation effects shown in FIGS. 32 (a) and 32 (b) are the fluctuations that are developed when the first half fluctuation pattern command is received as the first half fluctuation pattern command and the second half fluctuation pattern command is received as the first half fluctuation pattern command. The effect is shown in comparison with the change effect that is developed when the first half change pattern command is “Surrounding pseudo-ream 3” and the second half change pattern command is “SP development jackpot 2”.

  As shown in FIGS. 32 (a) and 32 (b), in the variation effect, a pseudo-continuous effect section expressing an effect related to the pseudo-continuous and a reach effect section developed after the pseudo-continuous effect section. Broadly divided. Further, the pseudo-continuous performance section can be further distinguished into a turn-up part and a pseudo-continuous part. Among these, in the pseudo-continuous effect section, effects as shown in FIG. 33 are expressed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), immediately after the start of the variation of the production symbol S, the background is changed to a background representing the universe together with the characters “TRY THE TRIPLE”, and a special production has started. Is done. After that, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), a message “NEXT by logo drop NEXT × 2GET” is displayed. Here, “NEXT” means that a pseudo-ream is executed, and the notation “× 2” indicates that a pseudo-ream occurs at least a plurality of times (two or more times). It is a suggestion.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), an image Q1 that prompts the player to operate the push button 9A is displayed. When the image Q1 is displayed, a button valid period (for example, 2 seconds) in which the input from the push button 9A is valid is set, and when there is an input from the push button 9A during the period, or the period Simultaneously with the end, there may be a transition to the image shown in FIG.

  FIG. 33 (d) is a diagram showing a state in which the pseudo-ream 3 is selected as the first half variation pattern, and two “NEXT” logos are dropped (acquired) as a result of the operation of the push button 9 </ b> A. Indicates the state. That is, the state is to notify the result of the successful production as a result of the player's operation of the push button 9A, and as shown in FIG. The ream is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33 (e), for example, a combination of odd-numbered effect symbols S (3 · 3 · 1 in the figure) is temporarily stopped on the display screen D1, and the first pseudo-ream is executed. It will be notified. In addition, at the time of the temporary stop, two “NEXT” logos are displayed side by side at the corner of the display screen D1, suggesting that two more pseudo-continuations are executed. In other words, when the production related to the spurious pseudo-ream 3 is successful, the first pseudo-ream is confirmed, and it is confirmed that two more pseudo-reams, that is, a total of three pseudo-reams, are executed. From this point of view, the expectation for big hits will increase dramatically.

  Thereafter, the temporarily stopped production symbol S starts to change again, and one “NEXT” logo disappears, and the temporary stop span is repeated twice, so-called reach is formed after a total of three pseudo-continuations. Is done. After the reach is formed, a specific variation effect (reach effect) according to the latter-half variation pattern is developed, and finally the effect symbol S is “lost” or “win” (“win” in the illustrated example). Is displayed in a stopped state, and one variation effect is completed.

  On the other hand, in the case where the first half variation pattern is selected, the “NEXT” logo is not displayed even by the operation of the push button 9A, and the production fails as a result of the operation of the push button 9A. It is notified that it was over. Then, the false run is not executed due to the failure, and thereafter, the effect symbol S is stopped and displayed in a state of “losing”, and one variation effect is finished.

  In this way, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment displays a fluctuating effect that suggests a degree of expectation for a big hit based on the number of executions (continuous number) of a specific effect (pseudo-continuous effect) including a temporary stop of the effect symbol S. In this configuration, the player is interested in the execution of the quasi-ream by setting up the same scale (direction time) to be informed and informed that the player is involved in the execution of the quasi-ream several times. In addition to being able to attract strongly, the expectation for the big hit due to the successful production can be dramatically increased, and the interest of the game can be improved. On the premise of the presence of such a variation effect, the main processing of the effect control circuit 200 will be described below.

[CPU initialization processing of effect control circuit 200]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart for explaining the sub CPU initialization process (step S1000) of the effect control circuit 200.

(Step S1000-1)
The CPU 200a reads a CPU initialization processing program from the ROM 200b in response to power-on, and performs initialization and setting processing for flags and the like stored in the RAM 200c.

(Step S1000-3)
Next, the CPU 200a performs a process of updating an effect determination random number related to the determination of the effect (in this example, the first half variation effect pattern determination random number, the second half variation effect pattern determination random number, etc.) and thereafter, until an interrupt process is performed. The processing in step S1000-3 is repeated.

[Sub-timer interrupt processing of effect control circuit 200]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining the sub-timer interrupt process (step S1100) of the effect control circuit 200. The effect control circuit 200 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle. Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU 200a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub-timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100-1)
The CPU 200a saves the register.

(Step S1100-3)
The CPU 200a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S1100-5)
The CPU 200a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control circuit 200. Here, the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the sub-timer interrupt processing of the production control circuit 200 is performed unless otherwise noted, and when it reaches 0, the subtraction is stopped.

(Step S1200)
The CPU 200a analyzes a command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 200c and performs various processes according to the received command. In the effect control circuit 200, when the above-described various commands are transmitted from the main control circuit 100, command reception interrupt processing (not shown) is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control circuit 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Is done. Here, the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process is analyzed.

(Step S1300)
The CPU 200a measures the elapsed time of the variation effect and refers to a time table set for each variation effect to execute a process corresponding to the corresponding time stored in the time table during the variation effect. Perform management processing. Details of this time schedule management process will be described later.

(Step S1100-7)
The CPU 200a displays commands (internal commands) and various data and signals set in the transmission buffer of the RAM 200c, VDP for display control of the image on the display screen D1, voice synthesis LSI for voice control, and lighting of LEDs. Transmit and output to control board for control.

(Step S1100-9)
The CPU 200a restores the register and ends the sub timer interrupt process.

[First half variation pattern command reception processing]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart for explaining the first half variation pattern command reception process (step S1230) executed when the first half variation pattern command is received in the command analysis processing in step S1200 of FIG. As described above, the first half variation pattern command is set in step S610-14 in main control circuit 100, and then transmitted to effect control circuit 200 by the subcommand transmission processing in step S100-39.

(Step S1230-1)
When the first half variation pattern command is received, the CPU 200a shifts the process by executing a shift process of the prior determination information stored in each storage unit of the prior determination information storage area. Specifically, the prior information stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the 0th storage unit to be referred to, and the prior information stored in the second to fourth storage units is one storage unit having a small order. Shift to.

(Step S1230-3)
The CPU 200a acquires the first-half variation effect pattern determination random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and refers to the first-half variation effect pattern determination table TB corresponding to the first-half variation pattern number, and the first-half variation effect pattern A specific first half variation effect is determined from the table and the process is shifted.

  FIG. 37 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the first half variation effect pattern determination table TB. As shown in the figure, the first half variation effect pattern determination table TB is subdivided for each first half variation pattern determined on the main control circuit 100 side. Here, as an example of the first-half variation effect pattern determination table TB, the first-half variation effect pattern determination table TB corresponding to the first-half variation pattern “pseudo-continuous 3”, “spinning pseudo-continuation 3”, and “spinning pseudo-continuation 3 gasse” is shown. ing. In each first half variation effect pattern determination table TB, one or a plurality of first half variation effect numbers are defined for the first half variation pattern determination random number range from 0 to 249. As shown in the remarks column, each first half variation effect number is associated with specific contents of the variation effect, and the contents of the first half variation effect developed on the display screen D1 due to the difference in the first half variation effect number. Will be different. These elements may be determined in more detail by separate lottery.

(Step S1230-5)
Based on the first half variation effect number determined in step S1230-3, the CPU 200a sets the first half variation effect execution command in the transmission buffer (stores in the transmission buffer), and shifts the processing. When the first half variation effect execution command is transmitted as an internal command for the VDP, image display control for displaying the first half variation effect by the VDP is started.

[Second-half fluctuation pattern command reception processing]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart for explaining the latter half fluctuation pattern command reception process (step S1240) executed when the latter half fluctuation pattern command is received in the command analysis process of step S1200 in FIG. The second half variation pattern command is set in step S610-14 together with the first half variation pattern command in the main control circuit 100, and then transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 by the subcommand transmission processing in step S100-39.

(Step S1240-1)
When receiving the latter half variation pattern command, the CPU 200a acquires the latter half variation effect pattern determination random number (0 to 249) updated in the above step S1000-3, and at the same time the latter half variation effect pattern determination table TB corresponding to the latter half variation pattern number. Referring to, specific half-stage variation effects are determined from the latter-half variation effect pattern table, and the process proceeds.

  FIG. 39 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the latter half variation effect pattern determination table TB. As shown in the drawing, the latter half variation effect pattern determination table TB is subdivided for each latter half variation pattern determined on the main control circuit 100 side, similarly to the first half variation effect pattern determination table TB. Here, as an example of the latter half variation effect pattern determination table TB, the latter half variation effect pattern determination table TB corresponding to the latter half variation pattern “SP development jackpot 2” is shown. In this table as well, a plurality of latter half variation effect numbers are defined for the range of the latter half variation pattern determination random numbers from 0 to 249 as in the first half variation effect pattern determination table TB. As shown in the remarks column, the second half variation effect number is associated with specific contents of the second half variation effect, and the contents of the second half variation effect developed on the display screen D1 due to the difference in the second half variation effect number. (For example, characters appearing and development of wins and losses) are different.

(Step S1240-3)
Based on the latter half variation effect number determined in step S1240-1, the CPU 200a sets the second half variation effect execution command in the transmission buffer (stores in the transmission buffer), and shifts the processing. By transmitting the latter half variation effect execution command as an internal command for the VDP, image display control for displaying the latter half variation effect by the VDP is started.

(Step S1240-5)
The CPU 200a sets the data of the time table in which the display time, display time, and the like of the images corresponding to the first half variation effect and the second half variation effect are set, and shifts the processing.

(Step S1240-7)
The CPU 200a resets the variable time timer to measure the total time of the first half variation effect and the second half variation effect, and ends the variation pattern command reception process. In the time schedule management process of step S1300, the counter value is added to the variable time clock timer reset at this time every time the timer interrupt process is performed, and thereby the variable effect composed of the first half variation effect and the second half variation effect is counted. Then, a predetermined control process is executed at each time specified in the time table.

[Time schedule management process]
FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining the time schedule management process (step S1300). As described above, the CPU 200a sets the first half variation effect execution command and the second half variation effect execution command in the transmission buffer, and these commands are transmitted as internal commands for the VDP that controls the display screen D1. The variation display of the effect symbol S is started, and the variation effect is displayed along with the variation display. The time schedule management process performs time management of various effects expressed during execution of the variable effects.

(Step S1300-1)
First, the CPU 200a adds the counter value of the variable time timer to update the execution time of the variable effect. As described above, the counter value of the variable time timer is reset every time in step S1240-7.

(Step S1400)
The CPU 200a refers to the time table, sets various internal commands in the transmission buffer according to the execution time of the current effect, and performs a main display on the display screen D1 so that a predetermined effect is made at a predetermined time. The device 80 is controlled to end the time schedule management process.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart for explaining the turning effect execution process (step S1410) in the case where the above-described turning pseudo-ream 3 is executed in the time schedule management (step S1400). As described above, the hitting part prompts the player to operate the push button 9A and displays an image indicating failure or success based on the input of the push button 9A or the input valid period of the button operation having elapsed. indicate.

(Step S1410-1)
The CPU 200a determines whether it is within the input valid period of the button operation based on the counter value of the variable timekeeping timer. If it is within the valid input period, the process proceeds to step S1410-3 and is not within the valid input period. In this case, the process proceeds to step S1410-5.

(Step S1410-3)
The CPU 200a determines whether or not there is an input from the push button 9A. If there is an input, the process proceeds to step S1410-7, and if there is no input, the process proceeds to step S1410-5.

(Step S1410-5)
The CPU 200a determines whether or not the input valid period of the button operation has ended based on the counter value of the variable timekeeping timer. If it has ended, the CPU 200a moves the process to step S1410-7. The execution process is terminated.

(Step S1410-7)
The CPU 200a executes image processing based on the input of the push button 9A within the input valid period or the fact that the input valid period has elapsed, and ends the effect production execution process. Specifically, an internal command for displaying an image representing success or failure is transmitted to the VDP that controls the display screen D1.

  The present invention has been described based on the embodiments. However, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and improvements can be made by combining the embodiments. Obviously in the trader. Further, it is apparent from the scope of the claims that the embodiments added with such various changes and improvements can be included in the technical scope of the present invention.

In the above embodiment, the CPU 100a that executes the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) of FIG. 19 constitutes the start information acquisition unit. Further, the CPU 100a that executes the special figure determination lottery process (step S610-9) of FIG. Further, the CPU 100a executing the special figure type determination lottery process (step S610-11) in FIG. In addition, the CPU 100a that executes the special figure variation pattern determination lottery process (step S610-14) in FIG. Further, the CPU 100a that executes the acquisition pre-determination process (step S540) in FIG. In addition, the CPU 100a that executes the pre-special drawing determination lottery process and the pre-special map type determination lottery process (step S540-5) in FIG. Further, the CPU 100a executing the hitting advance variation pattern determination lottery process (step S540-11) and the loss advance variation pattern determination lottery process (step S540-21) in FIG. Further, the CPU 100a that executes the processes of FIGS. 26 to 29 constitutes special game execution means. Further, the CPU 100a executing the cut-off management process (step S630-7) in FIG. 24 and the gaming state setting process (step S670-3) in FIG. 30 constitutes a gaming state setting means.
In addition, an effect control circuit that executes control processing related to a change effect (first half change effect, second half change effect) based on a specific change pattern command (first half change pattern command, second half change pattern command) constitutes an effect control means. Specifically, the CPU 200a that executes the first half variation pattern command reception process and the second half variation pattern command reception process of FIGS. 36 and 38 constitutes the variation effect pattern determination means, and the CPU 200a that executes the turn effect execution processing of FIG. The pseudo continuous number notification means is configured.

1 Pachinko machine, 9 operation mechanism, 9A push button, 30 game board,
35A first special symbol display device, 35B second special symbol display device,
60 first winning prize parts, 62 second starting prize parts, 64 big winning parts,
68 pass gate, 69a first out port, 69b second out port,
80 main display device, 100 main control circuit, 100a main CPU,
100b main ROM, 100c main RAM, 150 payout control circuit,
200 production control circuit, 200a sub CPU, 200b sub ROM,
200c Sub RAM, D1 display screen

Claims (3)

Start information acquisition means for acquiring start information in response to the entry of a game ball to a start part disposed on the game board;
Based on the start-up information, a lottery means for determining whether or not to execute a lottery regarding whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player;
Based on the result of the lottery, variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for notifying the result of the lottery according to the pattern stop mode;
Based on the variation pattern, effect control means for displaying a predetermined effect pattern in a variable manner on a display screen arranged on the game board, and displaying an effect by the predetermined effect pattern;
A gaming machine equipped with
As the predetermined effect pattern, a temporary stop of the effect symbol is included between the start of change of the effect symbol and the stop of the change, and the result of the lottery allows execution of the special game according to the number of temporary stops. Including a production pattern that increases the degree of expectation that is the result of
When the variation pattern is a specific variation pattern, the effect control means is an effect pattern that does not accompany the temporary stop due to a change in display mode of the effect, or the number of temporary stops is at least a plurality of times. A gaming machine that executes a notification effect to notify in advance whether it is an effect pattern.   2. The production time of the production informing that the production pattern is not accompanied by the temporary stop and the production informing that the number of the temporary stops is at least a plurality of times is the same time. The gaming machine described.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control unit changes the display mode based on an input from an operation unit that can be operated arbitrarily by a player.