JP2019213947A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can appropriately make settings for a function for executing a special performance (RTC performance) at predetermined time intervals.SOLUTION: When a predetermined operation is performed by a performance button (second operation unit) that can be operated from the front side of a game machine within a predetermined period (e.g., within a RAM clear notification period) after the operation by a RAM clear switch (first operation unit) that can be operated from the back side of the game machine, condition settings for RTC performance can be made. Since the operation of the RAM clear switch is usually performed by an administrator or the like instead of a player, the conditions for the RTC performance can only be set by the administrator or the like. As a result, it is possible to appropriately make settings for the function of executing a special performance at predetermined time intervals.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 51

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and is particularly applicable to a pachinko gaming machine and the like.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine is provided with a display device such as a liquid crystal, a movable role (gimmick), a lighting device, a rendering device (a rendering unit) such as a speaker, and various renderings are executed in accordance with the progress of the game. . Some gaming machines of this type have a function of executing a special effect each time a predetermined time is measured using a real-time clock (RTC) or the like (for example, see Patent Document 1). By arranging a plurality of gaming machines having such a function in an island facility in a gaming hall, special effects by the plurality of gaming machines are simultaneously executed at a predetermined cycle.

JP 2010-17350 A

  However, depending on the environment of the gaming hall in which the gaming machine is installed and the preference of the player, it may not be desirable that the special effects are simultaneously performed at predetermined time intervals. For this reason, it can be said that there is still room for improvement in a gaming machine having a function of executing a special effect at predetermined time intervals.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately setting a function for executing a special effect at predetermined time intervals. .

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention has adopted the following configurations.

That is, the gaming machine of the means 1 is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game using a predetermined game medium,
A first operation unit operably provided from the back side of the gaming machine;
First operation detection means capable of detecting an operation by the first operation unit;
A second operation unit provided to be operable from the front side of the gaming machine;
A second operation detection unit capable of detecting an operation by the second operation unit;
A timing means capable of measuring time,
Effect control means capable of executing a special effect based on the result of timing by the timing means,
Condition setting means capable of setting a special effect condition relating to the execution of the special effect,
The effect control means is capable of controlling the execution of a special effect based on the settings made by the condition setting means,
When the second operation detection unit detects a predetermined operation by the second operation unit within a predetermined period after the first operation detection unit detects an operation by the first operation unit, the special effect condition can be set. The gist is that

  According to such a gaming machine, the predetermined operation by the second operating unit operable from the front side of the gaming machine is performed within a predetermined period after the operation by the first operation unit operable from the back side of the gaming machine is detected. Is detected, it is possible to set a condition relating to the execution of the special effect (special effect condition). Here, in a state where the gaming machine is installed in the gaming hall, it is generally impossible for the player to operate the first operating unit that can be operated from the back side of the gaming machine, and the first operating unit is operated. The staff members and managers of the gaming hall (hereinafter referred to as “managers”) can do so. For this reason, the operation by the first operation unit and the predetermined operation by the second operation unit within a predetermined period from the operation are performed by the manager, not the player, and the special production condition that can be triggered by those operations Is set not by the player but by the manager or the like. Thus, it is possible to set a special effect condition that can be set only by the administrator or the like, and appropriately set the function for executing the special effect at predetermined time intervals.

The gaming machine according to the second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect,
It is a gist of the present invention to provide an explanation display means capable of executing the explanation display indicating the predetermined operation within the predetermined period.

  According to such a gaming machine, an explanation display indicating a predetermined operation of the second operation unit can be executed within a predetermined period after the operation of the first operation unit is detected. For this reason, it is possible to disclose a predetermined operation method (operation mode) of the second operation unit, and to allow an administrator or the like to recognize the existence of the special effect condition setting function. This makes it possible to provide a user-friendly gaming machine.

The gaming machine of the means 3 is the gaming machine of the means 1 or 2 described above,
Game control means capable of controlling the progress of the game,
Storage means capable of storing information relating to control processing by the game control means,
Erasing means capable of erasing the storage content of the storage means,
The gist is that the first operation unit is an erasure operation unit operated to cause the erasure unit to erase the stored content.

  According to such a gaming machine, the erasing operation unit operated to erase the storage content of the storage unit capable of storing information related to the control processing by the game control unit is the first operation unit. A gaming machine provided with a game control means is usually provided with an erasing operation unit. For this reason, the existing erase operation unit can be used as the first operation unit, and the special effect condition can be set in accordance with the erasure (initialization) of the storage content of the storage unit. This makes it possible for the administrator or the like to set the special effect conditions rationally.

The gaming machine of the means 4 is the gaming machine of any one of the above means 1 to 3,
The special production conditions include a first special production condition and a second special production condition,
The first special effect condition can be set by the second operation detecting unit detecting a predetermined operation by the second operation unit within the predetermined period,
The gist is that the second special effect condition can be set at a predetermined time after the predetermined period has elapsed, depending on the setting content of the first special effect condition.

  According to such a gaming machine, the first special effect condition and the second special effect condition are provided as the special effect condition. Of the two special effect conditions, the first special effect condition can be set based on an operation by the first operation unit and a predetermined operation by the second operation unit within a predetermined period from the operation. That is, the first special effect condition is a special effect condition that can be set through operation of the first operation unit and predetermined operation of the second operation unit by an administrator or the like. On the other hand, the second special effect condition may be set at a predetermined time after the first special effect condition is set according to the setting content (setting result) of the first special effect condition by the administrator or the like. The setting of the condition is not limited to the administrator or the like. That is, the second special effect condition is a special effect condition that can be set by the player. For this reason, it is possible to provide a special effect condition that can be set only by the manager or the like and a special effect condition that can be set by the player. Thereby, it is possible to set special effect conditions according to each of the manager and the like and the player.

  According to the present invention described above, it is possible to appropriately perform a setting relating to a function of executing a special effect at predetermined time intervals.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing the composition of the game board of an example of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3 and is a view showing displays provided in the gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electric configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a relationship between a power supply board and each control board. It is a table | surface which shows the correspondence of the type of a hit, the opening pattern of a special winning opening, etc. It is a table | surface which shows various random numbers which a microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a big hit type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of an initialization process. It is a flowchart of an interruption process. It is a flowchart of a starting port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of starting ball entry. It is a flowchart of a general-purpose operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of processing during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 2 hit determination process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process. 7 is a flowchart of a special figure 2 random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 hit determination process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol change processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors product processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors product processing 2 (small hitting game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a reserved ball number process. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of an initialization process (sub-control part). It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 2ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a reception command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a reception command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation effect start process. It is a flowchart of an effect condition setting process. It is a flowchart of an effect condition setting process. It is a flowchart of RTC effect related processing. It is a flowchart of RTC effect stop selection processing. It is a flowchart of RTC effect image display processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a RAM clear notification screen. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an administrator setting menu screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an individual setting screen, (a) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of an eco-mode setting screen, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a frame gimmick setting screen, (c) is It is an explanatory view showing an example of an RTC effect setting screen. It is an explanatory view showing an example of an effect setting screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of RTC production, (a) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display screen in which a preceding production is performed, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display screen in which a main production is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of an RTC effect, (a) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display screen in which a preceding effect is performed by a sub liquid crystal, and (b) is an example of the display screen in which a main effect is performed by a sub liquid crystal. FIG. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the initial state of a frame movable decorative member, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the operation state of a frame movable decorative member. It is an explanatory view showing an example of other arrangement composition of a plurality of image display devices (display screen).

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following embodiments, a game medium used for a game is a game ball, and a pachinko game machine (ball game machine) that can advance a game by firing the game ball toward a game board surface is provided with a game ball. The application of the invention will be described. Specifically, when a special symbol is fluctuated and displayed based on the entry of a game ball into the starting opening, and the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed with the end of the fluctuating display of the special symbol, a predetermined amount is given to the player. A so-called “one-type” pachinko gaming machine that can execute a jackpot game (special game) to which a game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be given will be described as an example.

  In the following description, simply the front side (front) refers to the near side (the side where the player is located at the time of the game) when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, and simply the rear side (rear) refers to the game. This is the back side when the machine is viewed from the front. In addition, simply upper (upper), lower (lower), left (left), and right (right) are upper, lower, left, and right directions when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. For example, it refers to the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side in FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a game board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. The game board 2 is configured to be detachable from the game machine frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the gaming board 2 is removed from the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 on which the gaming board 2 and the like are attached, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a hall island facility. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported at one end and can be opened and closed, respectively.

  The game board 2 and the front frame 51 are provided with various parts (game parts, game machine component parts) that can be seen and touched by a player when executing a game. Specifically, the front frame 51 has a firing handle 60 for firing game balls at a firing intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player, and stores the game balls on the launch device side. A hit ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 that can be supplied and a surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 that stores game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 61 are provided.

  In addition, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button that can be operated by the player during the execution of a game effect (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “effect”) performed along with the progress of the game. 63b (these effect buttons are collectively referred to simply as "effect buttons 63"), a decorative frame lamp 66 capable of emitting various lights according to the game situation, and a game situation. A speaker 67 and the like that can emit various sounds (sound effects) in accordance therewith are also provided. The frame lamp 66 of the present embodiment is constituted by an LED.

  The effect button 63 is an effect operation unit (second operation unit) provided to be operable from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and functions as an input unit for performing a predetermined input from the outside. The effect button 63 is operated by a player who plays the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a game situation. However, there is a case where the manager of the gaming hall or the like operates to make settings related to the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like.

  The player can use the effect buttons 63a and 63b to be used according to the type of the game effect or the like. For example, when the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during execution of a game effect, a predetermined operation corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. In the present embodiment, the first effect button 63a is provided on the near side of the center of the upper surface (top surface) of the upper plate 61, and the second effect button 63b is provided on the lower left front side of the front frame 51. These will be used properly according to the situation. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the mode of the present embodiment (push-button type), but may be any as long as an external input can be performed. For example, the player's hand or finger may be directly touched. May be input means (for example, a touch sensor type or the like) capable of performing an input, or a non-contact input means (e.g., detecting that a part of a player's body has approached and performing input. Photoelectric type). The effect button may perform an effect operation such as projecting upward or forward or vibrating (movable effect operation means).

  Above the front frame 51 and between the left and right speakers 67, a frame movable decorative member 13 (frame-side movable effect device) is provided. The frame movable decorative member 13 of this embodiment mainly includes a box-shaped housing portion 13a having an open upper surface, and a production movable body 13b (see FIG. 56 (b)) housed in the housing portion 13a. And an electric drive source such as a stepping motor. In the initial state before the frame movable decorative member 13 is driven, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 56 (a), the effect movable body 13b is housed in the housing portion 13a and is not exposed (appears) to the outside. It is in a state where it cannot be visually recognized (non-operating state, initial state). In the state where the effect movable body 13b is accommodated in the accommodating portion 13a (initial state), when the frame movable decorative member 13 is driven (operated) based on the establishment of the effect start condition by the frame movable decorative member 13, FIG. As shown in b), the effect movable body 13b rises from the initial position (accommodation position) to a predetermined operation position, projects upward from the interior of the accommodation portion 13a, and becomes visible from the outside (operation state). . In addition, the effect movable body 13b is provided with an emblem accessory 13c imitating a star shape, and the emblem accessory 13c performs an effect operation such as light emission and rotation in a state where the effect movable body 13b protrudes (appears). It can be done. In this way, the appearance movable body 13b appears by the driving of the frame movable decorative member 13, so that the player can increase the sense of expectation of winning.

  On the other hand, in a state (moving state) in which the effect movable body 13b is moved (elevated) to the operating position, the frame movable decorative member 13 is driven (operated) based on the satisfaction of the end condition of the effect by the movable frame decorative member 13, and the effect is produced. The movable body 13b moves (falls) to the initial position (origin), and enters a state of being housed in the housing 13a as shown in FIG. The mechanical structure (configuration) of the frame movable decorative member 13 for realizing the retractable movement (vertical movement) of the effect movable body 13b is not directly related to the gist of the present invention, and therefore detailed description is omitted. It is possible to use a known mechanism or member such as a rack and pinion, a lead screw, or a damper. In the present embodiment, the time required for the effect movable body 13b to move (reach) from the initial position to the operation position (appearance operation time) by driving the frame movable decorative member 13 and the effect movable body 13b The time (return operation time) required to move (reach) from to the initial position is set to 5500 ms (5.5 seconds). As described above, the relatively movable operation (appearance operation, return operation) of the frame movable decorative member 13 (the production movable body 13b) is performed by the effect of the frame movable decorative member 13 (the production movable body 13b), This is due to consideration of the influence of vibration and the like at the time of driving.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 56 (a), the state (initial state) in which the effect movable body 13b is housed in the housing part 13a (before the operation (before operation) of the frame movable decorative member 13) (first state). 56 (b), a state (operation state) in which the effect movable body 13b protrudes (appears) upward from the housing portion 13 after the driving of the frame movable decorative member 13 as shown in FIG. 56 (b). Also referred to as “second state”. Further, as a driving mode when the frame movable decorative member 13 is driven, the driving mode in which the rendering movable body 13b in the operating state (second state) is lowered (moved) from the operating position to the initial position is referred to as “first driving”. The driving mode in which the effect movable body 13b in the initial state (first state) is raised (moved) from the initial position (accommodation position) to the operating position is also referred to as "second driving mode".

  In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which a game ball fired by operating the firing handle 60 flows down is formed by being surrounded by a rail member 4. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding game balls are protruded from the game area 3, and a ball return preventing piece 6 is provided at a tip of the rail member 4. The ball return preventing piece 6 is for preventing a game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. The game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5A) that can emit various lights in accordance with the state of the game. The board lamp 5 of this embodiment is constituted by an LED.

  Near the center of the game area 3, a first image display device 7, which is one mode of the effect display means, is provided. The first image display device 7 is provided on the back side of the game board 2 such that the display screen 7a faces an opening provided substantially at the center of the game board 2 (game area 3). The first image display device 7 is composed of a liquid crystal display device, and on its display screen 7a (display unit), effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as "effect symbols 8") are displayed. An area 7b (also referred to as an “effect design display section”) and a background display area 7c in which a background image constituting the background of the display screen 7a is displayed are provided. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R perform a variable display in synchronization with a variable display of a first special symbol and a variable display of a second special symbol described later. As a mode of the variable display, for example, there is a mode in which scroll display is performed in a vertical direction, a horizontal direction, an oblique direction, or the like. In this embodiment, in principle, scroll display is performed from top to bottom. The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right", and a left effect symbol 8L (also referred to as "left symbol") is displayed in the left symbol display area. A medium effect symbol 8C (also referred to as a "medium symbol") is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and a right effect symbol 8R (also referred to as a "right symbol") is displayed in the right symbol display area. The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not need to be separately provided, and the display areas of the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). . The effect symbol display area 7b may be substantially the entire display screen 7a. In this case, the effect symbol display area 7b may include a background display area 7c and an effect hold display area described later.

  The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R of the present embodiment are respectively composed of numeric symbols from "1" to "9", and these numeric symbols are sequentially displayed. Specifically, the variable display of the effect design 8 is such that the effect design is scrolled vertically (in this example, from top to bottom) in the order of “1” → “2”... “8” → “9” (ascending order). The display is performed by displaying (also referred to as “vertical scroll”). When the display reaches “9”, the display returns to “1”, and the scroll display is repeated until the change ends (stop display).

  Displayed on a first special symbol display 41a (hereinafter, also referred to as a "first special symbol display section") according to a combination (stop display mode) of left, middle, and right effect symbols stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b. The display result of the first special symbol change display and the display result of the second special symbol change display displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as a “second special symbol display section”), The result of the special symbol win / fail determination (also simply referred to as “win / fail determination”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it.

  For example, if the result of the special symbol hit determination is a big hit, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with the same three digits (also referred to as "hit effect symbol") such as "777". In the case of a small hit, the effect symbol can be stopped and displayed with a preset symbol such as "135" or a special symbol such as "3 ★ 3" (also called "small hit effect symbol"). It is. Further, in the case of a miss, at least one of the three symbols such as “637” and “373” may be differently displayed in a staggered pattern (also referred to as “missing effect symbol”) to stop and display the effect symbol. It is possible. Thus, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the effect symbols stopped and displayed. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol correctness determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but produces an effect. It is understood by looking at the effect symbols displayed in the symbol display area 7b.

  The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not need to be separately provided, and the display areas of the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). . Further, as a form of the variable display of the effect symbol, there are, for example, a form in which scroll display is performed in a vertical direction, a horizontal direction, an oblique direction, and the like, and a form in which a rotational display is performed in a vertical direction or a horizontal direction. Further, in the present embodiment, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 8 are displayed. For example, a matrix-shaped symbol display area of three rows and three columns is provided on the display screen to display nine effect symbols. Then, when each symbol is stopped and displayed after the variable display, the stop mode (stop symbol) of the effect symbol is displayed by the arrangement (symbol combination) of each column of one vertical line, one horizontal line, and one diagonal line, and a symbol display area ( The number of effect symbols and the mode of the symbol display area, such as dividing the effect symbol display area into a plurality of (for example, four) areas and performing variable display and stop display of three effect symbols in each area, are not particularly limited. Absent.

  Here, among the stop display modes of the effect symbols, the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit (in the present embodiment, the zigzag eyes) is referred to as a “big hit mode”, a “specific mode”, The specific display result may be referred to as the “specific display result” or the like, and the stop display mode (in this embodiment, the non-specific mode), “non-specific mode”, or “non Specific display result "and the like. In addition, the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit determination is a small hit may be referred to as a “small hit mode”, a “predetermined mode”, a “predetermined display result”, or the like. Further, "big hit" as a result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is also referred to as "first specified result", "small hit" is also referred to as "second specified result", and "out" is referred to as "non-specified". The result is also called. Also, the "big hit" and the "small hit" may be collectively referred to as "specific results". In the case where “small hit” is not provided but “big hit” is provided as a result of the special symbol hit determination, “big hit” is also referred to as “specific result”.

  In addition, any one of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol is also referred to simply as “symbol” or “identification information”. Further, the ordinary symbol is "Public figure" or "ordinary identification information", the special symbol is "Special figure", and the first special symbol is "Special figure 1", "First special figure", or "Second figure". The special design is also referred to as "special figure 2" or "second special figure". In addition, the first image display device 7 for displaying the effect symbol 8, the first special symbol indicator 41a for displaying the first special symbol, and the second special symbol indicator 41b for displaying the second special symbol are described as " Also referred to as “identification information display means”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the stop order of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that are variably displayed is, in principle, “left → right → center”. That is, the first stop symbol in the stop order is the left effect symbol 8L, the second stop symbol in the stop order is the right effect symbol 8R, and the third (last) stop symbol in the stop order is the middle effect symbol 8C. . From this, the first stop symbol in the stop order is also referred to as “first stop symbol”, the second stop symbol in the stop order is also referred to as “second stop symbol”, and the stop order is third. The stop symbol is also referred to as a “third stop symbol” or a “final stop symbol”.

  On the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7, in addition to displaying the game effect (effect design game effect) using the effect symbols as described above, a hit game effect executed along with the hit game, a customer waiting A demonstration for the game is displayed. In the effect design game effect, the hit game effect, and the demonstration effect, various effect images other than the effect designs such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to the effect designs such as numbers.

  In addition, on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7, a first effect suspension display area 9c (first effect suspension display unit) for displaying the first effect suspension 9a according to the number of first special figure suspensions described later is stored. ), And a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) for displaying the second effect hold 9b in accordance with the number of second special figure holdings to be described later. Depending on the display mode (the number of displays) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the number of first special figure hold stored and the second special figure hold displayed on a first special figure hold display 43a (see FIG. 4) described later. The stored number of the second special figure reservation displayed on the special figure reservation display 43b can be easily shown to the player.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 3 and in front of the first image display device 7, a center decoration 10 is provided so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. A stage 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game balls can roll is provided below the center decorative body 10. Behind the stage unit 11 (rear side), it is normally hidden behind the game board 2 (initial state), and becomes outside (lower front side of the display screen 7a) when predetermined operating conditions are satisfied. Is provided with a movable board decorative member 14 (see FIG. 5A) that can appear (project) on the board. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the board movable decorative member 14 is not operating (initial state). When the board movable decorative member 14 is driven (operated) and appears on the near side of the display screen 7a, the player can increase the expectation of hitting.

  The effect of driving (operating) the frame movable decorative member 13 (the effect movable body 13b) is also referred to as “frame movable effect”, and the effect of driving (operating) the panel movable decorative member 14 is referred to as “panel movable effect”. , And frame movable production and board movable production are also collectively referred to as “movable production”.

  A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10. The warp section 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit, receives game balls flowing down the game area 3 from the warp entrance, discharges the game balls from the warp exit, and guides them to the stage section 11. The game balls guided to the rolling surface of the stage unit 11 can enter the first starting port 20 described later with a higher possibility than game balls not guided to the stage unit 11.

  A second image display device 71 is provided above the center decorative body 10. The second image display device 71 is composed of a liquid crystal display device smaller than the first image display device 7, and the upper front side (front side) of the center decorative body 10 with the display screen 71a facing the front side. It is fixed to. Therefore, the second image display device 71 (display screen 71a) is located closer to the front (front) than the first image display device 7 (display screen 7a) provided on the back side of the game board 2.

  In the present embodiment, the first image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and the second image display device 71 (display screen 71a) overlap each other such that the upper part of the display screen 7a is covered by the display screen 71a. It is arranged in. For this reason, both the display screen 7a and the display screen 71a are always visible from the near side (player side), and the player can grasp (understand) the display contents of each screen at a glance. It has become. In this embodiment, the display screen 7a is configured to cover a part of the display screen 7a. However, the two may not be overlapped with each other so that the entire screen can be visually recognized.

  Various effect images can be displayed on the display screen 71a (display unit) of the second image display device 71 according to the state of the game. In the present embodiment, the effect display such as the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 8 or the reach effect described later is mainly executed by the first image display device 7, and depending on the type of the effect display (effect pattern), the first image display device 7. It is possible to execute an additional or auxiliary effect display related to the effect display in the second image display device 71. Details of the display contents of the first image display device 7 and the second image display device 71 will be described later. Note that the first image display device 7 having a relatively large screen size may be referred to as a “main liquid crystal”, and the second image display device 71 having a relatively small screen size may be referred to as a “sub liquid crystal”. is there. Further, the first image display device 7 and the second image display device 71 may be simply referred to as “image display device”.

  Here, the parts (gaming machine component parts) constituting the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment include parts for performing an effect (also referred to as “effect parts”). That is, the frame movable decorative member 13, the effect button 63, the frame lamp 66 and the speaker 67 provided on the gaming machine frame 50 (front frame 51) side, and the board lamp 5 provided on the gaming board 2 (game area 3) side. The board movable decorative member 14, the first image display device 7, and the second image display device 71 each function as an effect unit that can execute an effect according to a game situation. Of these, the effect parts provided on the gaming machine frame 50 (front frame 51) side are also referred to as “frame-side effect parts”, and the effect parts provided on the gaming board 2 (game area 3) side are referred to as “board parts”. Also referred to as "side director".

  In addition, an image display device that performs a display effect that can be visually recognized by a player by displaying various effect images according to a game situation is also referred to as “display effect means”. Furthermore, the frame movable decorative member 13 (frame-side movable effect device) that performs a movable effect that can be visually recognized by a player by operating along with the game effect is referred to as a “frame movable role” or “frame movable effect means”. In other words, the board movable decorative member 14 that performs a movable performance that can be visually recognized by a player by operating along with the game performance is also referred to as a “panel movable role” or “panel movable production means”. Further, the frame movable decorative member 13 and the panel movable decorative member 14 are also collectively referred to as a “movable decorative member” or a “movable accessory”, and the frame movable effecting means and the panel movable effecting means are generally referred to (that is, the movable decorative member). Also referred to as “movable staging means”. It should be noted that, in addition to the movable decorative member, for example, when the effect button 63 moves up and down, vibrates, and the like in accordance with the game effect, the effect button 63 can also be referred to as “movable effect means”.

  Furthermore, the speaker 67 that produces a sound effect that can be heard by the player by emitting various sounds (effect sounds) according to the game situation is also referred to as “sound production means”, and various sounds are produced according to the game situation. The board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 (light decoration member) that perform light effects visible to the player by emitting light are also referred to as “light effect means”. In addition to the board lamp 5 and the like, for example, the effect button 63 and the firing handle 60 incorporate an electric decoration member such as an LED similarly to the decoration member 13, and the operation of the electric decoration member corresponds to the situation of the game. In the case of lighting and blinking, the effect button 63 and the firing handle 60 can also be said to be "light effect means". Further, the light effect by the illumination member such as the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 is realized by lighting display or blinking display of the illumination member, and includes the concept of the display. Can be regarded as a display effect in the same manner as the effect of displaying. Therefore, it can be said that the “light effect means” such as the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are the “display effect means”.

  Below the first image display device 7 (below the stage 11) in the game area 3, there is provided a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering a game ball does not change. Have been. Based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for a special symbol hit determination is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, a hit / non-hit determination related to the first special symbol (first special symbol hit / fail Determination) is executed, and the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail determination.

  Below the first starting port 20, there is provided a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a "variable starting port") including a variable second starting port 21 in which the ease of entering a game ball changes. . Based on the entry of the game ball into the second opening 21, a random number for determining a special symbol hit / fail is acquired, and if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the hit / non-hit determination of the second special symbol (the second special symbol hit / non-judgment) ) Is executed and the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the determination as to whether or not it is correct.

  The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second starting port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is higher than in the first mode. is there. That is, the movable member 23 performs a predetermined operation (opening / closing operation) to change the possibility of a game ball entering the second starting port 21. The movable member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5A). In the present embodiment, the second starting port 21 allows a game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and prevents the game ball from entering when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. . The second starting port 21 is completely open when the movable member 23 is in the closed state as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than in the open state. It is not necessary that the ball cannot be entered.

  To the right of the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 provided with a first big winning port 30 (also referred to as a "first variable winning port") is provided. The first big winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens and closes the first big winning opening 30 by operating the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first special winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5A). The first large winning opening 30 allows game balls to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. In other words, the first big winning device 31 opens and closes the opening / closing member 32 to enter a ball-impossible state (closed state) in which game balls cannot enter and a ball-enterable state (open state) in which game balls can enter. Can be changed to

  Further, a second large winning opening 35 (also referred to as a “second variable entrance”) is provided above the first winning opening 30 in the game area 3 and at the lower right of the center decorative body 10. A special winning device 36 is provided. The second big winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and opens and closes the second big winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening and closing member 37 is driven by a second special winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5A). The second large winning opening 35 allows game balls to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. In other words, the second big prize winning device 36, by the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37, enters a non-balling state (closed state) in which game balls cannot enter and a ball-enterable state (open state) in which game balls can enter. Can be changed to

  The second special winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which a game ball entering the second special winning opening 35 can pass. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a high-probability state described later is generated based on detection that at least one of the gaming balls entering the second special winning opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39. . That is, the specific area 39 is a positive change operation port. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first big winning device 31. The second special winning opening 35 (second special winning device 36) including the specific region 39 (V region) as such a probability changing operation port is also referred to as “V attacker”. The high-probability state is one of the game benefits given to the player separately from the special game.

  In the right area of the center decoration 10 in the game area 3, a gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the symbol is correct is normally obtained, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is opened. The symbol right / wrong judgment is executed, and the normal symbol is variably displayed and stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol right / wrong judgment. When the hit normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened.

  Further, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are provided below the game area 3. In this embodiment, four general winning ports 27 are provided, three of which are left general winning ports provided to the left of the first starting port 20, and the remaining one is the first large winning port 30. The right general winning opening provided to the right of The first starting port 20, the second starting port 21, the first special winning port 30, the second special winning port 35, and the general winning port 27 are each a starting port for triggering the payout of prize balls. When a game ball enters the mouth, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first starting port 20 is “4”, the number of prize balls in the second starting port 21 is “2”, and the number of prize balls in the first special winning port 20 and the second special winning port 35. Is "15", and the number of award balls in the general winning opening 27 is "10". The number of prize balls is merely an example, and the number of prize balls at each entrance can be arbitrarily set in consideration of the specifications of the gaming machine, the exit performance, and the like.

  In this manner, a game in which a plurality of entrances (the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 21, the first winning opening 30, the second winning opening 35, the general winning opening 27, and the gate 28) are arranged. The area 3 can be divided into a left game area 3A (first area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 3B (second area) on the right side. Firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is called "left hit", and firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is called "right hit". . Here, among the plurality of entrances, the first starting port 20 and the three left general winning openings 27 are provided so that game balls flowing down the left game area 3A of the game area 3 can enter. The second starting port 21, the first special winning opening 30, the second special winning opening 35, the right general winning opening 27, and the gate 28 are provided with game balls flowing down the right game area 3B of the game area 3. It is provided as possible. At the start of the game, the pachinko gaming machine 1 basically aims to enter the first starting port 20 by left-handing. On the other hand, when the game state changes due to a hit in the hit determination based on the ball entering the first opening 20, the gate 28, the second opening 21, the first big winning opening 30 and the The aim is to get into the two major winning openings 35.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. The main display 40 has a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) for displaying the first special symbol in a variable display and a stop display, and a second special symbol for displaying the second special symbol in a variable display and a stop display. A display 41b (second special symbol display section) and a normal symbol display 42 (ordinary symbol display section) for changing and displaying a normal symbol in a variable manner are included. In addition, the main display 40 includes a first special figure suspension display 43a that displays the number of pieces of the validity determination information (first special figure pending) related to the first special symbol, and a validity determination information ( A second special figure hold display 43b that displays the number of stored (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold display 44 that displays the number of operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 are displayed. include. Further, the main display 40 has a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol hit / fail determination or the second special symbol hit / fail determination has been hit, and a first special symbol hit / fail determination or a second special symbol hit / fail determination. , A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of a hit game to be executed when the result is a hit, a game status indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and a launch direction of the game ball, that is, a right strike. And a launch direction indicator 47 that indicates whether the player should perform left-handing or not. The display of these various displays included in the main display 40 is controlled by a main control unit described later.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed based on the entering of a game ball into the first starting port 20, and the variable display of the second special symbol is performed based on the entering of a game ball into the second starting port 21. Is In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as “special symbol”. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a "special symbol display section". Further, the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b may be collectively referred to as a "special figure reservation display section".

  In the special symbol display unit, the special symbol (identification information) is stopped and displayed after being fluctuated for a predetermined period of time, and the special symbol (stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed is used to enter the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. The result of the lottery (special symbol hit / fail judgment, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol determination. When the stop symbol is a predetermined specific special symbol (specific identification information), that is, the mode of the special symbol stop display (the display result of the special symbol variable display) is a hit mode such as a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. In this case, a special game (big hit game, small hit game) in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the hit symbol stopped and displayed. The opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 and the second special winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41 a is configured by eight LEDs indicated by “i to p”, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol pass / fail determination. In the present embodiment, as a result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment, four types of big hits of “15R first big hit”, “15R second big hit”, “5R third big hit”, and “2R fourth big hit”, A small hit is provided (see FIGS. 6 and 8), and the LED of the first special symbol display 41a can adopt a display mode corresponding to each of the big hit and the small hit. For example, when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is the first big hit (15R big hit), the three LEDs “ijn” are turned on and the remaining lights are turned off (15R first big hit symbol). In the case of the second big hit (15R big hit), the three LEDs “ijk” are turned on and the remaining lights are turned off (15R second big hit symbol). In the case of the third big hit (15R big hit), three LEDs “ijl” are turned on and the remaining lights are turned off (15R third big hit symbol). In the case of the fourth big hit (2R big hit), the four LEDs of "jnop" are turned on and the remaining lights are turned off (2R fourth big hit symbol). In the case of the first small hit, the four LEDs “mnop” are turned on and the remaining lights are turned off (small hit symbol). In the case of a disconnection, the two LEDs “lo” are turned on and the remaining LEDs are turned off (a disconnection symbol).

  On the other hand, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “a to h”, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment. In the present embodiment, as a result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment, two types of big hits of “15R fifth big hit” and “15R sixth big hit” and a second small hit are provided (see FIGS. 6 and 8). ), The LED of the second special symbol display 41b can adopt a display mode corresponding to each of the big hit and the small hit. For example, when the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is the fifth big hit (15R big hit), three LEDs of “abd” are turned on and the remaining lights are turned off (15R fifth big hit symbol). In the case of the sixth big hit (15R big hit), three LEDs “abc” are turned on and the remaining lights are turned off (15R sixth big hit symbol). When the second small hit occurs, the four LEDs “cdeh” are turned on and the remaining lights are turned off (second small hit symbol). In the case of a disconnection, the two LEDs “eh” are turned on and the remaining LEDs are turned off (a release symbol).

  The special symbol stop display mode (stop symbol) is not limited to these, and can be set arbitrarily. In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is fluctuated for a predetermined fluctuating time. For example, in the fluctuating display mode, light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. In this way, each LED can be turned on.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various kinds of information such as a random number for a special symbol hit determination (“acquisition information”) are based on the entering ball. ), And the obtained various information is temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. More specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) as the first special figure reservation (first acquisition information), and Is stored as a second special figure reservation (second acquisition information) in a second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown). The number of special figure reservations (acquisition information) that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit is up to a predetermined number, and the upper limit in this embodiment is “4”. The first special-figure suspension storage unit and the second special-figure suspension storage unit are also referred to as “first acquisition information storage unit” and “second acquisition information storage unit”, respectively, and are also generally referred to as “acquisition information storage unit”.

  The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is used when the special symbol change display based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Extinguishing the special figure reservation means determining a special symbol success / failure determination random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation, and executing a special symbol change display for indicating the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the special symbol fluctuation display based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the ball entry, that is, the special symbol fluctuation Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not a special symbol is accepted (variable display of the special symbol) for the entered ball, up to a predetermined number. I have.

  The number of special figure reservations stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is displayed on the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b. More specifically, the first special map reservation display 43a is composed of two LEDs “uv”, and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of first special map reservations, the first special map reservation display 43a is provided. The number of holds is displayed. For example, when the number of reservations is “0”, both LEDs are turned off such as “u □ v □” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green). Is “1”, the LED of “u” is turned off and the LED of “v” is turned on in red, such as “u □ v ●”. “v □”, the LED of “u” is turned on in red and the LED of “v” is turned off. When the number of reservations is “3”, both LEDs are turned on as “u ● v ●”. When the number of reservations is “4 (upper limit number)”, both LEDs are lit in green, such as “u ▲ v ▲”.

  Further, the second special figure reservation display 43b is composed of two LEDs “wx”, and by controlling the LED display according to the number of the second special figure reservations, the number of the second special figure reservations is reduced. Is displayed. For example, when the number of reservations is “0”, both LEDs are turned off such as “w □ x □” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green). "1" to "4" are also set in the same manner as in the first special figure reservation display 43a.

  Normally, the fluctuation display of the symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. In the ordinary symbol display 42, the ordinary symbol is fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined period of time, then stopped and displayed, and the result of the ordinary symbol hit determination based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28 is displayed by the stopped and displayed ordinary symbol (stop symbol). Notify. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol hit / fail determination. When the stopped and displayed ordinary symbol is a predetermined specific ordinary symbol (hit ordinary symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 in an opening pattern according to the current gaming state is performed. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and displays the ordinary symbol according to the result of the ordinary symbol pass / fail determination according to the lighting mode. For example, if the determination result is a hit, the hit ordinary symbol in which both LEDs are turned on is stopped and displayed as "s @ t @" (for example, ■: turned on, □: turned off). If the determination result is out of order, an out-of-usual ordinary design in which only the LED of “t” is turned on, such as “s □ t ■”, is displayed. Note that the off-normal design is not a specific normal design. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal symbol is performed for a predetermined predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on / off. is there.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as “acquisition information”) such as a random number for determining whether or not the symbol is correct is usually acquired based on the passage, and the acquired various information is acquired. Is temporarily stored as a general-purpose storage in a general-purpose storage (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of general-purpose reservations that can be stored in the general-purpose reservation storage unit is up to a predetermined number, and the upper limit in this embodiment is “4”. The general figure hold stored in the general figure hold storage unit is exhausted when it becomes possible to change and display a normal symbol based on the general figure hold. The term “extension of the ordinary symbol holding” means that a random number for the ordinary symbol success / failure determination corresponding to the ordinary symbol holding is determined, and a variation display of the ordinary symbol is performed to indicate the determination result. Therefore, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, when the fluctuation display of the ordinary symbol based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed at the time of passing, that is, when the fluctuation display of the ordinary symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even with this, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the symbol passes or not (the normal symbol change display) with respect to the passage of the predetermined number as an upper limit.

  The number of the general-purpose reservations stored in the general-purpose reservation storage unit is displayed on the general-purpose reservation display 44. More specifically, the general-purpose reservation indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs “qr”, and displays the number of general-purpose reservations by lighting the LEDs according to the number of general-purpose reservations. is there. For example, when the number of reservations is “0”, both LEDs are turned off such as “q □ r □” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green). Is "1", the display mode can be such that the LED of "q" is turned off and the LED of "r" is turned on in red, such as "qr". In addition, the number of reservations “2” to “4” are determined in the same manner as the first special figure reservation display 43a.

  Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2, 5A and 5B. As shown in FIG. 5A, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a main control board 80 (“main control board”) that controls a game progress and a game profit, such as a special symbol win / fail determination, a normal symbol win / fail determination, and a transition of a game state. Unit) or “game control unit”), and a sub-control board 90 (also referred to as “sub-control unit”, “sub-control unit” or “production control unit”) that performs control related to effects performed as the game progresses. , An image control board 100 (also referred to as an “image control section” or a “display control section”) that controls display of the image display device 7, the effect display 102, and the like, and a voice control board 106 that controls output of sound effects by the speaker 67. , A lamp control board 107 for controlling the driving of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66, a payout control board 110 for controlling the payout of game balls (also referred to as a "payout control unit"), and a launching control for firing the game balls. And a control board 111 and the like. In addition, a power supply board 109 (power supply means) for supplying electric power necessary for driving (operating) the game machine components including these boards is provided. More specifically, gaming machine components (electrical components, such as various boards, devices and devices, sensors, switches, motors, and solenoids) required for the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in the block diagram of FIG. Parts).

  These boards are arranged on the rear side (back side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as shown in FIG. That is, a main control board case accommodating the main control board 80 is provided substantially at the center of the rear side (back side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case, the voice control board 106 and the lamp control A case such as an image control board containing the board 107 and the image control board 100 and a sub-control board case containing the sub-control board 90 are provided so as to overlap in the front-rear direction. On the lower left side of the main control board case, a payout control board case for housing the payout control board is provided, and on the right side, a power supply board case for housing the power supply board 109 is provided.

  On the main control board 80, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 81 (game control means) has a ROM (storage means) storing a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM (storage means) used as a work memory, and a program stored in the ROM. Is executed. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 used as a work memory (also referred to as “main control RAM”) can store information necessary for executing various control processes by the game control microcomputer 81 (game control means). Function as a simple storage means. The same applies to the effect control microcomputer 91 and the RAM of the payout control microcomputer 116 to be described later. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits and receives data (information) to and from another board or the like via an input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM may be provided externally.

  The RAM (main control RAM) of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit (first special figure reservation storage unit and second special figure reservation storage unit) and a general figure reservation storage unit. I have. The predetermined address of the main control RAM includes a storage area for use in various flags and various counters, and a detection of a decrease in the voltage value (power supply voltage) of the power supplied from the power supply board 109 (when a power failure occurs). In this case, a backup area (also referred to as a “main control backup area”) for storing information (information on a game) indicating a game state or the like at that time is provided.

  The main control backup area stores game control information (also referred to as “main control backup information”) that is a predetermined backup target (storage storage target) among information stored in the main control unit RAM. This is a save area for storing and holding for a predetermined period even after the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. Due to the presence of the main control backup area, a decrease in the power supply voltage is detected based on the main control backup information stored in the main control backup area and the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the power supply is restarted. It is possible to restore (restore) the state when the power is turned off (when the power is turned off). The main control RAM capable of storing and storing the main control backup information in the main control backup area in this way also functions as a “storage holding unit”. In addition, the main control backup information is stored and held in the main control backup area when the power supply is stopped, and the function that can return to the original state when the power supply is started (restarted) is also referred to as a “main control backup function”. Say.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first winning port sensor 30a, a second winning port sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and an unspecified sensor. The area sensor 49a and the general winning opening sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also referred to as “game ball detecting means”.

  The first starting port sensor 20a is provided in the first starting port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 20. The second starting port sensor 21 a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball passing through the gate 28. The first special winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first special winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 30. The second special winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second special winning opening 35, and detects a game ball passing through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in a non-specific area (not shown) in the second special winning opening 35, and a game that has passed through the non-specific area among the game balls that have entered the second special winning opening 35 A ball (that is, a game ball that has not passed through the specific area 39) is detected. The general winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each general winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.

  Further, as the solenoids, the second starting port solenoid 24, the first big winning port solenoid 33, and the second big winning port solenoid 38 are connected. The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first special winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening and closing member 32 of the first special winning device 31. The second special winning opening solenoid 38 is for driving the opening and closing member 37 of the second special winning device 36.

  Further, on the main control board 80, a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol reservation display 43a, a second special symbol reservation display 43b, A hold display 44, a round display 45, a game status display 46, a launch direction display 47, and a hit display 48 are connected. That is, the display control of the main display 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 is connected to a payout apparatus 120 for paying out a prize ball or a lending ball, and a card unit 135. It is connected. The firing device 112 includes a firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1). The card unit 135 is installed adjacent to one end of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (usually on the left side of FIG. 1), and when a player performs a predetermined ball lending operation, the inserted prepaid card (game value) is inserted. It is possible to lend a ball based on information stored in a storage medium or the like.

  The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) that controls the payout of game balls according to a predetermined program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM (storage means) storing a program for controlling the payout of game balls, a RAM (storage means) used as a work memory, and a CPU for executing the program stored in the ROM. It is included. The payout control microcomputer 116 controls the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. It drives to pay out prize balls or pays out rental balls. The payout game balls are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 of the firing device 112 by the player, the touch switch 114 detects the contact of the player with the firing handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the rotation amount of the firing handle 60. Then, the driving of the firing motor 113 is controlled so that the game ball is fired at an intensity corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the firing volume 115. In this embodiment, the number of game balls that can be continuously fired by the firing device 112 by driving the firing motor 113 is about 100 per minute.

  A predetermined address of a RAM (also referred to as a “payout control RAM”) of the payout control microcomputer 116 includes a storage area for use in various flags and various counters, and a game ball (or a game ball) at that time when a decrease in power supply voltage is detected. A backup area (also referred to as a “payout control backup area”) for storing and holding payout information (game information) indicating the payout state of prize balls and ball rentals is provided. The payout control backup area performs the same function as the main control backup area described above.

  For example, when the power supply is stopped during the payout operation of the game balls (prize balls or lending balls), information indicating the number of game balls paid out (number of payouts) and the remaining number of payouts for which the payout has not been completed are obtained. The payout control information (also referred to as “payout control backup information”), which is a predetermined backup target (storage storage target), such as the indicated information, is held in the payout control backup area. Thereafter, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restarted, the payout of the game balls is restarted based on the payout control backup information stored in the payout control backup area. This makes it possible to prevent the player from suffering damage.

  As described above, the payout control RAM capable of storing and holding the payout control backup information in the payout control backup area also functions as a “storage holding unit”. In addition, the payout control backup information is stored and held in the payout control backup area when the power supply is stopped, and the function capable of returning to the original state when the power supply is started (restarted) is also referred to as a “payout control backup function”. Say.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5A, on the sub-control board 90, an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 (“effect control microcomputer”) for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a predetermined program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 91 (effect control means) includes a ROM (storage means) storing a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM (storage means) used as a work memory, and a ROM. A CPU for executing the stored program is included. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits and receives data to and from another substrate or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91, and the ROM may be externally provided.

  A predetermined address of the RAM (also referred to as “sub-control RAM”) of the effect control microcomputer 91 includes a storage area for use in various flags and various counters, a game state at the time of detecting a drop in power supply voltage, and the like. A backup area (also referred to as a “sub-control backup area”) for storing and holding information (information related to a game) indicating an effect state and the like is provided. This sub-control backup area performs the same function as the above-described main control backup area and payout control backup area.

  For example, when the power supply is stopped during execution of various effects such as a variable effect, a jackpot game effect, and a notice effect, information indicating an execution pattern related to the effect being executed, the current number of rounds and the remaining rounds related to the jackpot game Information for effect control which is a predetermined backup target (storage retention target) such as information indicating the number of times, the information indicating the number of remaining fluctuations until the end of the probability change game or the time reduction game, etc. (“sub-control backup information Is also stored in the sub-control backup area. Thereafter, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restarted, the game effect is restarted based on the sub-control backup information stored and held in the sub-control backup area. For example, when the power supply is stopped during the big hit game and the power is restored, the round effect including the round number display related to the big hit game is restarted on the display screen 7a. Further, when the power supply is stopped during the time-saving game and the power is restored, the display of the background image relating to the time-saving game (display of the effect mode) and the display of the number of remaining fluctuations until the end of the time-saving game are restarted on the display screen 7a. Further, when the power supply is stopped and restored during execution of the pending prefetching notice, the notice effect display related to the pending prefetching notice is restarted on the display screen 7a. Due to the existence of such a sub-control backup area, the effect state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be quickly restored (recovered).

  Thus, the sub-control RAM capable of storing and storing the sub-control backup information in the sub-control backup area also functions as a "storage holding unit". In addition, the function of storing the sub-control backup information in the sub-control backup area when the power supply is stopped and enabling the original state to be restored when the power supply is started (restarted) is also referred to as a “sub-control backup function”. Say.

  An image control board 100, a sound control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The sub-control board 90 (sub-control section), the image control board 100 (image control section), the voice control board 106 (voice control section), and the ramp control board 107 (lamp control section) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as a production control means (production execution means) for controlling various productions such as productions, movable productions, sound productions, lamp productions (light productions), etc., to be executed by the corresponding production parts (production units). is there.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the devices (the first image display device 7 and the second image display device 71), the effect display 102, the effect first special figure suspension display 103a, and the effect second suspension display 103b is performed. The RAM (storage means) of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM (storage means) of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, and symbols (production symbols, reserved symbols, etc.) ) And image data such as a background image. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91, and executes display control based on the read image data. From this, it can be said that the image control microcomputer 101 (image control unit 100) functions as a display control unit.

  The effect indicator 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs a fluctuation display and a stop display in accordance with the fluctuation display and the stop display of the effect symbol 8, and turns on / off the two LEDs or a combination of colors to produce the effect symbol 8. Is stopped and displayed in a display mode showing the display result (the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment). In addition, the effect first special figure hold display 103a and the effect second hold display 103b also include two LEDs. The effect first special figure reservation display 103a is displayed by the first special figure reservation display 43a and the number of reservations displayed in the first production reservation display area 9c by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining the colors. The display is controlled in a display mode showing the same number of held items as the number of held items. In addition, the effect second special figure hold display 103b is displayed in a display mode that indicates the number of holds displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the number of holds displayed in the second special figure hold display 43b. Controlled.

  Such a display is provided because a character design is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect design display unit), or the board movable decorative member 14 (board movable accessory) is operated to display the display screen 7a. By covering the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit), a part or all of the effect symbol, the first effect suspension display unit, or the second effect suspension display unit may not be visible. Because. Note that a VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided instead of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 outputs sound, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The sound data such as the sound output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute the audio control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and the ROM may store acoustic data. Alternatively, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the image control microcomputer 101 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 is configured to emit light pattern data (light / light-off light, light color, etc., for determining the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5) based on the command received from the main control board 80. , Lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 operates the frame movable decorative member 13 and the panel movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control substrate 107 via the relay substrate 108 based on the command received from the main control substrate 80. As described above, the movable frame decorative member 13 is provided on the front frame 51, and the movable panel decorative member 14 is provided on the center decorative body 10. These movable decorative members are movable so-called gimmicks.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 performs first operation pattern data (also referred to as “first drive data”) for driving (operating) the frame movable decorative member 13 in a predetermined drive mode (operation mode) when performing the frame movable effect. ) Is determined from the data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and the operation of the frame movable decorative member 13 is controlled based on the determined first operation pattern data. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the second operation pattern data (“second drive data”) for driving (operating) the board movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined drive mode (operation mode) when performing the board movable effect. ) Is determined from data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and the operation of the board movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined second operation pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may control the lighting of the lamp and the operation of the movable decorative member. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data on the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  Here, the operation of the frame movable decorative member 13 and the board movable decorative member 14 is performed by a drive mechanism (not shown) including an electric drive source such as a stepping motor. Therefore, the above-described first operation pattern data (first drive data) and second operation pattern data (second drive data) can be said to be drive patterns for driving these electric drive sources. In addition, a driving mechanism (not shown) for operating the movable frame decorative member 13 can be referred to as a “frame movable producing means”. It can be called "panel movable production means".

  Further, on the sub control board 90, a first effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (pushed, rotated, pulled, etc.) and a second effect button 63b The two effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output from the corresponding effect button detection switch to the sub-control board 90. Note that the first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as “effect button detection switches”. The effect button detection switch is an effect operation detecting means (second operation unit) capable of detecting an operation by the effect button 63 as an effect operation unit (second operation unit) operable from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Function as an operation detecting means).

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a main control board 80 (main control unit), a sub control board 90 (sub control unit), and an image control board 100 (image control board) for controlling various operations of the gaming machine. Unit), a voice control board 106 (voice control unit), a lamp control board 107 (lamp control unit), and a payout control board 110 (payout control unit). Of these boards, the main control board 80 that controls the progress of the game is also referred to as “game control means”. In addition, the sub-control board 90 that performs control related to the overall game effect is also referred to as “effect control means”, and the image control board 100 that performs display control of the image display device 7 and the like is also referred to as “display control means”. The sound control board 106 that controls the sound output of the speaker 67 is also called “sound control means”, and the lamp control board 107 that controls the light emission of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 is called “light control”. It is also called "means". In addition, the payout control board 110 (payout control unit) that performs control related to payout of game balls is also referred to as “payout control means”.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, power is supplied from the power supply board 109 to each of the above-described control boards. The power supply board 109 generates power necessary for driving each of the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, the image control board 100, the audio control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the payout control board 110, and supplies the power to each board. Power supply supply circuit 109a (power supply means), power supply cutoff monitoring circuit 109b (power supply monitoring means) for monitoring a drop in power supply voltage value (power cutoff), main control board 80, sub-control board 90, image A reset signal circuit 109c (reset signal output means) for outputting a reset signal to each CPU of the control board 100 and the payout control board 110, and a main control board 80, a sub control board 90, and a payout control board 110 having the above-mentioned backup function A backup power supply 109d (storage unit) for supplying backup power to each RAM (storage storage unit) is provided. .

  The power supply board 109 is connected to an external power supply via a power supply cord (see FIG. 2), and power of, for example, 24 V AC is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (power supply board 109). The power supply board 109 is provided with a power switch (not shown), and the power can be switched between ON (ON) and OFF (OFF) by ON / OFF operation of the switch. The power switch is an operation unit (first operation unit) provided to be operable from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is operated by a manager of a gaming hall in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. is there. In other words, the power switch is not operated by the player.

  When the power switch is turned on, power supplied to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, the image control board 100, the audio control board 106, the lamp control board 107, the payout control board 110, and the like is generated by the power supply circuit 109a, It is supplied to each control board. Specifically, the power supply circuit 109a generates a DC voltage such as DC12V or DC5V and supplies it to each control board. Therefore, it can be said that the power supply board 109 (the power supply circuit 109a) functions as a power supply unit. Note that FIG. 5B shows a main control board that receives supply of power from the power supply board 109 (power supply circuit 109a). In addition, the launch control board 111 (see FIG. 5A) and each control board The electrical components (sensors, devices, etc.) connected to are also supplied with the power required to drive them.

  When detecting that the voltage value of the electric power supplied by the power supply circuit 109a has become equal to or less than a predetermined voltage value, the power supply monitoring circuit 109b controls the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110. A power-off signal is output to the CPU. When a power-off signal is input, each CPU executes various processes (also referred to as “power-off process”) in preparation for power-off (power supply stop). Further, since the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110 have a backup function as described above, their respective CPUs provide information relating to the game (main control backup information, sub control A process (also referred to as “backup process”) of storing (holding) the control backup information and the payout control backup information) in the backup area of the RAM is executed.

  When receiving a power-off signal from the power supply monitoring circuit 109b, the reset signal circuit 109c issues a reset signal (system reset signal) to each CPU of the main control board 80, the sub-control board 90, the image control board 100, and the payout control board 110. ) Is output. A reset signal from the reset signal circuit 109c is input to a reset terminal of each CPU via a reset input circuit provided on each of the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, the image control board 100, and the payout control board 110. You. Each CPU enters a reset state based on the input of the reset signal, and thereafter stops operating. Here, the reset state means a state where the CPU is reset (system reset state).

  Here, the respective CPUs of the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110 execute the backup process based on the input of the power-off signal. The timing at which the reset signal is input to each CPU of the control board 80, the sub-control board 90, and the payout control board 110 is delayed by a reset input circuit for a predetermined time. That is, the reset input circuit of the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110 includes a delay circuit (not shown) for delaying the input of the reset signal. The delay circuit (delay means) includes, for example, an RC circuit using a resistor and a capacitor, a delay timer circuit, and the like. This makes it possible to reset the CPU after the completion of the backup processing and stop the operation of the CPU.

  The reset signal output from the reset signal circuit 109c is a low level (first level) that resets the CPU when the voltage value of the power supplied by the power supply circuit 109a becomes equal to or lower than a certain voltage value. If it is output and exceeds a certain voltage value, it is output at a high level (second level) for releasing the reset state of the CPU. Therefore, when receiving the power-off signal from the power supply monitoring circuit 109b (when the voltage value of the supplied power falls below a certain voltage value), the reset signal circuit 109c changes and outputs the reset signal from a high level to a low level. . That is, when the voltage value of the supplied power becomes equal to or lower than a certain voltage value, the input level of the reset signal becomes low level, and when the voltage value exceeds the certain voltage value, the input level of the reset signal becomes high level.

  For the main control board 80, the sub-control board 90, and the payout control board 110 having the backup function, the input timing of the reset signal, which has changed from high level to low level, to the CPU by the action of the reset input circuit (delay circuit). (Reset timing) is delayed by a predetermined time from when a power-off signal is input to the CPU (when the voltage value becomes equal to or lower than a certain voltage value). As a result, even when the voltage value of the supplied power decreases to a certain voltage value or less, the CPU does not immediately enter the reset state, and it is possible to secure time for power-off such as backup processing. Become. That is, the backup process is completed within a predetermined time after the power-off signal is input.

  Further, when the power supply circuit 109a starts supplying power by switching the power switch from OFF to ON to turn on the power or recovering from a power failure, the reset signal circuit 109c sends a signal to each CPU. Thus, a reset signal is output at a low level, during which the CPU is in a reset state. Then, power supply is started, and when the voltage value of the supplied power exceeds a certain voltage value, the reset signal changes from the low level to the high level, and the reset state of the CPU is released. As a result, the CPU enters an operable state and is activated.

  Here, the main control board 80 is configured such that the reset signal input to the CPU goes to a high level (reset reset) after a lapse of a predetermined time since the voltage value of the supplied power exceeds a certain voltage value. For other substrates, the timing at which the reset signal input to the CPU goes high (reset release timing) is earlier than that of the main control substrate 80. That is, the reset release timing of the CPU of the main control board 80 is configured to be later than the reset release timing of each CPU of the sub control board 90, the image control board 100, and the payout control board 110. For this reason, the main control board 80, the sub-control board 90, the image control board 100, and the pay-out control board 110 have the slowest activation order of the CPUs in the main control board 80. This makes it possible to prevent a control signal (command or the like) from the main control board 80 from being missed by another control board (subordinate control board) such as the sub control board 90 or the payout control board 110. . In the present embodiment, a delay circuit (not shown) for delaying the timing at which the high-level reset signal is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 as compared with other boards is also provided.

  Note that a reset signal output at a low level (first level) is also referred to as a “first reset signal”, and a reset signal output at a high level (second level) is referred to as a “second reset signal”. Also referred to as a "restoration signal."

  When the voltage value of the electric power supplied by the power supply circuit 109a becomes equal to or lower than a certain voltage value (when the supply of electric power is stopped), the backup power supply 109d keeps the main control board 80 having the backup function. Power is supplied to each RAM of the sub control board 90 and the payout control board 110. The backup power supply 109d is constituted by a capacitor having a predetermined capacity, and always supplies backup power (for example, 5 V DC) to each RAM of the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110. I have. For this reason, even if the power supply from the power supply circuit 109a stops, the information about the game (game state, payout state, payout state, etc.) stored in the storage area (work memory) of each RAM is supplied by the power supply from the backup power supply 109d. It is possible to store (backup) information in the backup area.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as “RTC”) 92 is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The RTC 92 functions as a clock unit that can measure the current date and time (date and time). When power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, that is, when power is supplied from the power supply circuit 109a (when power is turned on), the RTC 92 operates with the power, and the power supply circuit 109a operates. When the power supply from the backup power supply is stopped (when the power supply is turned off), the operation is performed by the power supply (backup power supply) from the backup power supply 109d. For this reason, the RTC 92 can measure and output the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not turned on (when power supply is stopped). Further, even if the storage content of the sub control RAM is erased (RAM cleared), the RTC 92 can measure and output the current date and time without being affected by the erasure. The function of supplying power to the RTC 92 (RTC power supply unit) may be provided on the sub-control board 90. As the RTC power supply unit in this case, for example, a capacitor or a built-in battery (such as a button battery) can be employed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, under the control of the effect control microcomputer 91, a special effect (also referred to as “special effect” or “RTC effect”) can be executed based on the result of time measurement by the RTC 92. It is possible (special production execution means). This will be described later.

  Next, control (judgment means) for judging whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is appropriate will be described. There are "big hit", "small hit" and "miss" as the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment. When the result of the special symbol hit determination is "big hit", "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display portion, and when "small hit", "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display portion, In the case of "missing", the "missing design" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section. If it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, a “special game” in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol stopped and displayed is executed. . The special game executed as a big hit is called “big hit game”, and the special game executed as a small hit is called “small hit game”.

  There are multiple types of hits. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of the big hits are “15R (round) first big hit”, “15R second big hit”, “15R third big hit”, “2R fourth big hit”, “15R fifth big hit”. And six types of “15R sixth big hit”.

  The “15R first big hit” and the “15R fifth big hit” have the number of open times (number of rounds) of the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35) of 15 times. The second round is a big hit in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened in such a manner that the passing (V passing) of the game ball to the specific area 39 is possible (easy). The round aiming at the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is also called “V round” or “chance round”.

  "15R 2nd big hit", "15R 3rd big hit" and "15R 6th big hit" have 15 times of opening (number of rounds) of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35). However, the first round and the second round, which are the above-mentioned V rounds, have a very short opening time (open / close for a moment) and it is difficult (possibly impossible) for the big hit to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. It is. In other words, these big hits can be said to be big hits that do not open the second big winning opening 35 in such a manner that game balls can pass through the specific area 39 (easy).

  The “2R fourth jackpot” means that the number of open (the number of rounds) of the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35) is two, and the first round and the second round of the V round are performed. This is a big hit in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened in such a manner that a game ball can pass through to the specific area 39. However, since the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds even when the first round and the second round are combined, it is assumed that the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area from the 15R first big hit is lower. Has become.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 during the big hit game, the game state after the end of the big hit game is shifted to a high probability state described later. Therefore, if the result of the special symbol hit determination is 15R first big hit or 15R fifth big hit, the first and second rounds of V are very likely to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. Since the round is executed, the game state after the big hit game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game. In addition, when the result of the special symbol hit determination is a 2R fourth big hit, one round is performed in a mode in which a game ball may pass to the specific area 39 although not as large as the 15R first big hit or the 15R fifth big hit. Since the second and V rounds are executed, if the game ball can be passed to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game, the gaming state after the big hit game can be shifted to the high probability state. .

  On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol hit determination is 15R second big hit, 15R third big hit or 15R sixth big hit, the opening time of the first round and the second round of the V round is 0. Since it is 1 second, it is very difficult to make the game ball enter the second big winning opening, and the possibility of the game ball passing to the specific area 39 during execution of the big hit game is extremely low ( The game state after the jackpot game is very likely to be a normal state (low-probability state) described later (it may be said to be a low-probability state).

  On the other hand, the small hits (the first small hits and the second small hits) are those where the big winning opening (the second big winning opening 35) is opened in the same opening pattern as the 2R fourth big hit. That is, in the small hit, the second big winning opening 35 is opened in such a manner that the game ball can pass to the specific area 39. However, even if the game ball passes to the specific area 39 during execution of the small hit game, the game state after the execution of the small hit game does not change from before the execution of the small hit game. Therefore, if the game state before the execution of the small hit game is the normal state (low probability state), the game state after the execution of the small hit game is also the normal state. From the player's point of view, the 2R fourth big hit and the small hit cannot be distinguished by looking at the opening pattern of the big winning opening (the second big winning opening 35). That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is “2R fourth big hit” or “small hit”. Therefore, even if the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the special game as the 2R fourth big hit (during the big hit game), it is not enough to recognize whether or not the subsequent game state has shifted to the high probability state. Have difficulty. Also, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the special game as a small hit (during the small hit game), the game state alone determines whether the subsequent game state remains the normal state or shifts to the high probability state. It is difficult to recognize. As a result, in the case of a small hit and in the case of a 2R fourth big hit, it is possible to proceed with the game with an expectation that the state may be in a high probability state, and it is possible to enhance the interest in the game. . In the case of a small hit, the number of times the large winning opening is opened is not referred to as the number of rounds, but is simply referred to as the number of times of opening.

  FIG. 6 shows an opening pattern of the special winning opening when each of the big hits and the small hits in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. That is, the 15R first big hit (when the 15R first big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and the 15R fifth big hit (when the second special symbol display 41b shows 15R) In the case where the fifth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the second big winning opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds in 1R to 2R, and the first big winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds in 3R to 15R. In this hit, since the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 at the 1R and the 2R is 28 seconds each, the possibility that the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the round (during the V round) is extremely high. It has become.

  In addition, a 15R second big hit (when the 15R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and a 15R third big hit (when the first special symbol display 41a indicates) When the 15R third big hit symbol is stopped and displayed) and when the 15R sixth big hit is displayed (when the 15R sixth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b), 1R to 2R The second special winning opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 second, and the first special winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds in 3R to 15R. In this hit, since the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 at the 1R and the 2R is a very short time of 0.1 second at maximum (open / close for a moment), the game is performed during the round (during the V round). It is almost impossible for the sphere to pass through the specific area 39.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when comparing the open pattern for the 15R second, third, and sixth big hits with the open pattern for the 15R first and fifth big hits, the first round and the second round ( V round). In the 15R first and fifth big hits, the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 28 seconds in the first round and the second round, so that in the V round, ball clogging, trouble of the game ball firing system, and the like do not occur. As long as the game ball enters the second big winning opening 35 almost certainly, it passes through the specific area 39 with a high probability. On the other hand, in the 15R second, third and sixth big hits, the second big winning opening 35 is opened for only 0.1 second in the first round and the second round. Therefore, it is very difficult for a game ball to enter the second special winning opening 35. Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game related to the 15R second, third, and sixth big hits is considerably lower than that of the 15R first and fifth big hits, It may be substantially impossible to pass.

  It should be noted that a jackpot in which the V round is executed in a manner in which the possibility of passing a game ball to the specific area 39 (V passage possibility) is extremely high is also referred to as a “scheduled V passage jackpot”, and the possibility of V passage is extremely low. The jackpot in which the V round is executed in this mode is also referred to as a “scheduled V non-passing jackpot”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when the 2R fourth big hit occurs (when the 2R fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big winning opening from 1R to 2R. Release 35 for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. In this hit, since the total opening time of the second special winning opening 35 of the 1R and 2R is a maximum of 1.8 seconds, the game ball is allowed to enter the second special winning opening 35 during the round. It is possible to pass through the specific area 39. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, one game ball is fired in about 0.6 seconds, so if the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds, It is sufficiently possible to allow the game ball to enter the second special winning opening 35 and aim at the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39. However, in the 2R fourth big hit, the total opening time of the second big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, so that it is not possible to expect as many prize balls (gaming profit) as the other 15R big hits. In other words, it is a big hit where almost no prize ball can be obtained compared to other big hits.

  In addition, the first small hit (when the first small hit symbol 41a is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and the second small hit (when the second special symbol indicator 41b is displayed) When the second small hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the second large winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the big winning opening is opened in the same opening pattern as the 2R fourth big hit. Even in this small hit, since the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to make the game ball enter the second special winning opening 35 and pass through the specific area 39. I have. However, as described above, even if the small hit game passes through the specific area 39, the game state does not change before and after the small hit game. In addition, in the small hit game, since the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, it is not possible to expect many prize balls as in the case of the 2R fourth big hit. In other words, the small hit has almost no benefit for the player (only the prize ball by entering the ball) in terms of the transition of the game state and the prize ball.

  In the present embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35, a first opening pattern in which a game ball can pass (easily pass) the specific area 39 (15 first big hit, 15R fifth big hit), and a game ball A second opening pattern in which it is difficult to pass through the specific area 39 (impossible to pass) (15R second big hit, 15R third big hit, 15R sixth big hit), the game ball can pass through the specific area and the first opening It may have a third open pattern (2R fourth big hit) having a lower possibility of passing than the pattern. In addition, as a small hitting open pattern, there is provided a fourth open pattern in which a game ball can pass through the specific area 39 but does not give a privilege even if it passes (does not generate a high probability state). can do. This fourth opening pattern may be an opening pattern that cannot pass through the specific area 39 as another mode.

  In addition, the distribution probability to each big hit in the determination of success or failure of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 40% for the 15R first big hit, 20% for the 15R second big hit, 30% for the 15R third big hit, and Four big hits are 10% (see the column of random numbers for big hit type determination in FIG. 6). On the other hand, the big hit in the hit determination of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is 80% for the 15R fifth big hit and 20% for the 15R sixth big hit (the random number for the big hit type determining random number in FIG. 6). Field). It can be said that the distribution probability represents the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game, that is, the probability of the high probability state, and the high base state in which the opening extension function described later operates. It can be said that it represents the probability that

  In other words, the probability of the high probability state is at least 40% when a big hit is made in the hit / fail determination based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 (first special symbol hit / fail determination), If the case where the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 2R fourth big hit is included, the probability is 50%. On the other hand, when a hit / fail determination based on a ball entering the second starting port 21 (a second special symbol hit / fail determination) is a big hit, the probability is 80%.

  In addition, the probability of the high base state is 60% if the first special symbol hit / fail judgment in the gaming state where the opening extension function is not activated (low base state), In the high base state, when the 2R fourth big hit in the case of the big hit in the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is included, the probability is 70%. On the other hand, when a big hit is determined in the second special symbol hit / fail judgment, the probability is 100%. When a big hit is made in the second special symbol hit determination, a 2R big hit that may occur when a big hit is made in the first special symbol hit determination is not generated, and a 15R hit is always obtained.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a big hit is determined in the first special symbol hit / fail determination (the jackpot lottery of the first special symbol) performed when a game ball enters the first starting port 20. In the second special symbol hit determination (the jackpot lottery of the second special symbol) performed when a game ball enters the second starting port 21, the larger hit is compared with the case of the first special symbol hit determination. , The probability of being in the high probability state or the probability of being in the high base state, and the possibility of acquiring 15R of prize balls is increasing. In other words, it is set such that the possibility of a big hit in the second special symbol hit determination is more likely to be advantageous to the player than the case of a big hit in the first special symbol hit determination, Displaying two special symbols in a variable manner is more likely to work advantageously for the player than displaying the first special symbol in a variable manner. For this reason, the player plays the game expecting the ball to enter the second starting port 21. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the opening extension function (high base state) in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases. Note that the above-described distribution probability is an example, and can be set arbitrarily in consideration of game characteristics, specifications, and the like.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the second special symbol is superior to the first special symbol, a case where both the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed, that is, If both the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation are “1” or more, the variable display of the second special symbol (the digestion of the second special figure reservation) is changed to the variable display of the first special figure (the second special figure reservation). (1 Special figure reservation). Thus, in the high base state in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases, the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol increases, so that the player can advantageously proceed with the game. Nevertheless, the fact that the first special symbol is fluctuated and displayed in the high base state means that the player is losing water to the game in the advantageous state (high base state). Since the variable display of the first special symbol may work disadvantageously as compared with the variable display of the second special symbol, it can be said that the variable display of the first special symbol in the high base state is not desirable for the player.

  Here, as a mode of the stop display of the special symbol, the big hit symbol is also called "specific mode" or "specific display result", and the small hit symbol is also called "predetermined mode" or "predetermined display result". The design is also referred to as a “non-specific mode” or “non-specific display result”. In addition, the big hit symbol (15R third big hit symbol, 2R fourth big hit symbol in the low base condition) that does not trigger the setting of the high base state is also referred to as “first specific mode” or “first specific display result”. The jackpot symbols (15R first, second, fifth, and sixth jackpot symbols, and 2R fourth jackpot symbol in the high base state) that trigger the setting of the high base state are referred to as “second specific mode” or “second jackpot”. Also referred to as “specific display result”. In addition, as a game state when the special symbol is displayed in a fluctuating manner, a game state in which the open extension function does not operate (low base state) is also referred to as a “first game state”, and a game state in which the open extension function operates (high base). The state) is also referred to as a “second game state”.

  In the present pachinko gaming machine 1, a big hit, a small hit, or a miss is determined based on a "special symbol hit / fail judgment random number (also referred to as" hit / fail judgment information "). Is determined based on "big hit type determining random numbers (also referred to as" symbol determining random numbers "and" symbol determining information ")." As shown in FIG. 7 (A), the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number takes a value in a range from “0 to 629”, and the big hit type determination random number takes a value in a range from “0 to 99”. The random number (acquired information) obtained based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 includes a “variable pattern random number” in addition to the special symbol success / failure determining random number and the jackpot type determining random number. (Also referred to as “variation pattern information”). The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including a fluctuation time, and takes a value in a range from “0 to 198”. In addition, the random numbers acquired based on the passage through the gate 28 include a random symbol for determining whether or not the symbol is correct as shown in FIG. The normal symbol success / failure determination random number is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (normal symbol lottery), and takes a value in a range of “0 to 240”.

  Next, a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 can be controlled to a plurality of gaming states by a combination of a probability varying function for a special symbol, a probability varying function for a normal symbol, a variation time reducing function, and an opening extension function being activated or deactivated. It has been. The state in which the probability variation function is activated for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is referred to as a “high probability state”, and the state in which the probability variation function is not activated is referred to as a “normal state (also referred to as a“ low probability state ”). " In the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol hit determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit determination is performed using the hit determination table for the normal state, and in the high probability state, the value of the special symbol hit determination random number determined to be the big hit is higher than the normal state. A determination is made using the determination table (see FIG. 8A). That is, when the special symbol probability variation function is activated, the probability that the display result of the variation display of the special symbol is a big hit (the stopped symbol is a large hit symbol) is higher than when the special symbol is not activated.

  Further, the state in which the variation time reducing function is activated for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is referred to as “time reduction state”, and the state in which the function is not activated is referred to as “non-time reduction state”. In the time reduction state, the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of the confirmation display) is shorter than the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-time reduction state. That is, in the time reduction state, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table determined so that the fluctuation pattern with the shorter fluctuation time is selected more than in the non-time reduction state (see FIG. 9). . As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation is increased, and an effective ball entry into the starting port (a ball that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with a smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function for special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. Then, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function for the ordinary symbol are operated in synchronization with the variation time reduction function of the special symbol. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the normal symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol and do not operate in the non-time saving state of the special symbol. Therefore, in the time reduction state, the hit probability in the normal symbol success / failure determination is higher than in the non-time reduction state. In other words, a normal symbol hit determination table (normal symbol determination) is performed by using a normal symbol hit determination table in which the value of a normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is larger than a normal symbol hit determination table used in a non-time saving state. (See FIG. 8C). That is, when the probability changing function for the ordinary symbol is activated, the probability that the display result of the variation display of the ordinary symbol is a hit (the stopped symbol becomes the ordinary hit symbol) is higher than when the probability variation function is not activated.

  Further, in the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the symbol is usually shorter than in the non-time reduction state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the symbol is normally 30 seconds in the non-time reduction state, but is 1 second in the time reduction state (see FIG. 8D). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 is activated, and the opening number of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, when the result of the ordinary symbol hit / fail judgment is a hit in the non-time saving state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (the second starting port 21) performs the opening operation once for 0.2 seconds once, In the case where the result of the normal symbol hit determination is a hit, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (the second starting port 21) performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

  Under the condition that the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function for the ordinary symbol, and the opening time extension function and the opening frequency increasing function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, compared to when these functions are not operating. As a result, the second starting port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 21 increases (also referred to as a “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of awarded balls to the number of launched balls, increases. Therefore, a state in which these functions are operating is also referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not operating is also referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, a big hit can be aimed at without greatly reducing the number of game balls (holding balls) on hand.

  The high base state (high frequency state) may not be the state in which all the functions described above operate. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function for the ordinary symbol, and the activation of at least one of the opening time extension function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 are activated when the function is not activated. It is only necessary that the second starting port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball is high). Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without accompanying the special symbol time reduction state. The function of generating such a high base state can also be referred to as a “high base generation function”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 15R first and fifth big hits is special if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. The symbol has a high probability state, a special symbol has a reduced working time state, and has a high base state (see FIG. 6). This game state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate high base state”. The high-accuracy high base state is a big hit until a predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times) of the special symbol is displayed or a predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times) of the special symbol is displayed. Is ended when the special game (big hit game) related to the big hit is started.

  In addition, the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 15R second and sixth big hits is a low probability of a special symbol because it is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. State, and in addition to this, the special symbol becomes a time saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This game state is particularly referred to as a “low-probability high base state”. The low-probability high base state is a big hit until a predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times) of the special symbol is displayed or a predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times) of the special symbol is displayed. Is ended when the special game (big hit game) related to the big hit is started. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R second and sixth big hits, the game state after the end of the big hit game is “high accuracy”. High base state ". Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R first and fifth big hits, the game state after the end of the big hit game is “ "Low-probability high-base state".

  In addition, the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 15R third big hit is a low probability state of a special symbol because the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game is extremely low, In addition to this, the special symbol becomes a non-time saving state and a low base state (see FIG. 6). This game state is particularly referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”. The low-accuracy low-base state is a basic gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, that is, an initial gaming state (normal gaming state). Although the possibility is infinitely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R third big hit, the game state after the big hit game ends will be described as “highly accurate”. Low base state ".

  Also, in the low-probability low-base state, the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 2R fourth big hit is a high probability of a special symbol if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. The state, the special symbol, the non-time saving state, and the low base state (see FIG. 6). This game state is particularly referred to as a “high-accuracy low-base state”. The high-accuracy low-base state is a big hit until a predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times) of the special symbol is displayed or a predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times) of the special symbol is displayed. Is ended when the special game (big hit game) related to the big hit is started.

  The high-probability low-base state is a state in which the high-probability state is hidden, that is, a state in which it is difficult for the player to recognize the high-probability state. That is, the high-probability low-base state is a so-called “latency-probability change state (also referred to as“ probability non-report state ”)”. On the other hand, the above-mentioned high-probability high-base state is a state that is clear to the player as a high-probability state. That is, the high-probability high base state is a so-called “probable change game state”.

  In the high base state, the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 2R fourth big hit is a “highly accurate high base state” if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. (See FIG. 6). That is, the time saving function and the base state of the special symbol are the same as the state before the execution of the big hit game.

  In the high base state such as the high certainty base state or the low certainty base state, it is advantageous to make the game ball enter the right game area 3B by right-handing to advance the game. In the high base state, the second starting port 21 is more easily opened than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. Because it is. Therefore, in the high base state, the game ball is passed to the gate 28, which is usually a trigger for determining whether or not the symbol is correct, and the ball is right-handed so as to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21. Also, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is accepted). In this state, the lighting of the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled in a predetermined manner to notify that the firing is to be performed to the right game area.

  On the other hand, in the low base state such as the high-probability low base state and the low-probability low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A by left-handing. In the low base state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and entering the first starting port 20 is easier than entering the second starting port 21. Because it is. For this reason, in the low base state, by performing a left-handed operation to make the game ball enter the first starting port 20, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start-in balls (an opportunity for determining whether or not a special symbol is appropriate) than performing a right-handed operation. Can be. In this state, the launch direction indicator 47 is controlled to be turned on (display controlled) in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the launch direction should be launched to the left game area.

  Specifically, the launch direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs “yz”, and indicates the launch direction by turning on the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that the LED should be fired to the left game area as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as “y □ z □” (for example, □: turn off, Δ: turn on). it can. Also, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned on, such as “y ■ z ■” (for example, □: turned off, Δ: turned on). it can.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the low-probability low-base state in which the small hitting game and the big hitting game are not performed, the low-probability low-base state is referred to as a “normal gaming state” or A game in which a special symbol is variably displayed in this state can be regarded as a "normal game".

  The big hit game is a game that can be executed by changing and displaying the special symbol and stopping and displaying the big hit symbol, and for the player, a big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30, the second big winning). Since it is an advantageous game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained by entering game balls into the mouth 35), the jackpot game can be regarded as a "special game", and the gaming state in which the jackpot game is performed Can be regarded as a “special game state”.

  In addition, although the small hit game is not as large as the big hit game, it is possible to obtain a prize ball by entering a game ball into the big winning port (the first big winning port 30, the second big winning port 35). Is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. Therefore, the small hit game can also be regarded as a “special game”, and the gaming state in which the small hit game is performed can also be regarded as a “special game state”. In addition, in order to distinguish a special game as a big hit game from a special game as a small hit game, a special game as a small hit game can be regarded as a “small profit special game”.

[Main control main processing]
Next, an operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit) will be described based on FIGS. 10A to 38. Note that counters, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on (power is turned on) and the input level of the reset signal (see FIG. 5B) becomes high, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 is shown in FIG. 10A. The main control main processing program is read from the ROM of the main control board 80 and executed. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, an initialization process described later is performed (S101). In the initial setting process (S101), for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, various flags, The status and the counter are reset. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting process (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  Subsequent to the initial setting process (S101), the interrupt is prohibited (S102), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) is executed. In the ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103), an update is performed by adding 1 to the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. Note that the initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) ends, an interrupt is permitted (S104). While the interruption is permitted, an interruption process (S105) described later can be executed. This interrupt processing (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80 at a cycle of, for example, 4 ms. After the interruption process (S105) is completed, before the next interruption process (S105) is started, the updating process of the various counter values by the regular symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) is repeated. Be executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt processing (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Initial setting process]
Next, the initial setting process (S101) will be described. As shown in FIG. 10B, in the initial setting process (S101), first, interrupts are prohibited (S3001), and a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack area for securing a stack area is performed (S3002). Next, an interrupt setting process for setting an interrupt mode (S3003) and a built-in device setting process for setting various built-in devices such as CTC (counter timer circuit) and PIO (peripheral device interface) are performed (S3004).

  Next, in S3005, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (S3005). The RAM clear switch (not shown) of this embodiment is provided on the power supply board 109, and is constituted by a push-button switch. Note that a RAM clear switch may be provided on the main control board 80.

  If it is determined in S3005 that the RAM clear switch is OFF (NO in S3005), that is, if the power switch is turned on (power is turned on) without pressing the RAM clear switch, the power-off flag is turned on. It is determined whether or not there is (S3006). As a result, when it is determined that the power-off flag is ON (YES in S3006), check data of the RAM is calculated for the backup area (main control backup area) of the main control RAM (S3007). The check data of the RAM is calculated by adding the state of the input port, the value of the power-off flag and the contents of the RAM area protected at the time of power-off for each byte, and then inverting all the bits.

  Next, the CPU compares the check data calculated in S3007 with the check data stored in the RAM stored in the RAM when the power is turned off, and determines whether the check data is normal (S3008). In S3008, if the check data in the RAM calculated in S3007 matches the check data saved when the power is turned off, it is determined that the check data is normal. As a result, if it is determined that the check data is normal (YES in S3008), the backup data (main control backup information) saved (maintained in the main control backup area) when the power is turned off is normal. Initialize (clear to zero) areas other than the RAM area (backup area etc.) used when performing the game state (probability state, time saving state, number of hold, special symbol status, normal The symbol status is restored (restored) (S3009).

  Next, the power-off flag is turned off (S3010), a power-on command (power-off recovery command) at the time of power-off recovery is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S3011), and the process is terminated. The “power-off restoration command” includes a set value corresponding to a game state (low-probability state, high-probability state, whether or not during working hours, status information, and the like). The control state of 90 also returns to the control state at the time of occurrence of the power failure (before the power failure occurs).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S3005 that the RAM clear switch is ON (YES in S3005), that is, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch is pressed, or in S3006, the power is turned on. If it is determined that the disconnect flag is not ON (is OFF) (NO in S3006), or if it is determined that the check data in the RAM is not normal (abnormal) in S3008 (NO in S3008), The entire area of the main control RAM (including the backup area) is initialized to erase the stored contents (S3012), a RAM clear command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 (S3013), and the process ends. When the sub-control board 90 receives the RAM clear command, notification that the RAM has been initialized (RAM clear) has been executed.

  Here, if the RAM clear switch is pressed (ON) in a state where the power switch is OFF, and the power switch is turned ON without releasing the pressing, and the state in which the RAM clear switch is kept pressed for a predetermined period of time. Then, a RAM clear signal is output from the power supply board 109 to the CPU of the main control board 80, the entire RAM area including the backup area is initialized, and the storage contents of the RAM (storage means) are erased (S3012). The determination as to whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON in S3005 is performed based on the presence or absence of the input of the RAM clear signal from the power supply board 109. Then, when the initialization of the RAM (deletion of the stored contents) is performed in S3012, the RAMs of the sub-control board 90 and the payout control board 110 are similarly initialized and the stored contents are deleted. The initialization (RAM clear) of the RAM of the sub control board 90 and the payout control board 110 is such that the RAM clear signal from the power supply board 109 is also output (input) to the sub control board 90 and the payout control board 110. Thus, the configuration can be made based on the input of the RAM clear signal. The initialization of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 may be performed based on the reception of the RAM clear command transmitted in S3013 described above. In the present embodiment, since the configuration (S3013) of transmitting the RAM clear command from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 is adopted, the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized based on the RAM clear command. I am going to do. Thus, it is not necessary to provide a signal line for outputting (inputting) the RAM clear signal from the power supply board 109 to the sub control board 90.

  On the other hand, when the power switch is turned on without pressing the RAM clear switch, the power-off state (backup information) based on the information (backup information) indicating the game state and the like stored (stored and held) in the backup area. The control state is restored (S3009). As a result, for example, even if an unexpected power outage or the like occurs during a game, when the power supply is started (restarted), it is possible to restore the state (control state) during the game, and the player Can be prevented from suffering damage.

  A RAM clear switch (not shown) is provided to be operable from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 similarly to the power switch, and erases (initializes) the stored contents of the RAM (storage means). Functioning as an erasing operation unit (first operation unit) operated for this purpose. The processing of S3005 by the game control microcomputer 81 functions as first operation detecting means capable of detecting an operation by the RAM clear switch (first operation unit), and the processing of S3012 is performed by the main control RAM ( It functions as an erasing means capable of erasing the contents stored in the storage means).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, the interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), first, an output process (S201) is executed. In the output process (S201), a command (control signal) set in an output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. I do. The command and the like output here include information on the gaming state, the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment, the symbol as the big hit type, the fluctuation pattern, and the like. The command is composed of, for example, two-byte information. The upper one byte is information on the type of the command, and the lower one byte is information on the content of the command.

  In the input process (S202) performed subsequent to the output process (S201), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, first winning port sensor) mainly connected to the main control board 80 are used. 30a, the second special winning opening sensor 35a, the general winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5A) are read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information. When the first starting port sensor 20a or the second starting port sensor 21a detects a game ball, a starting ball entry command corresponding to each starting port is output to a RAM output buffer by a starting ball entry process (S205) described later. To memorize. Further, a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower plate full data.

  The next ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S203) is the same as the ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) performed in the main control main process shown in FIG. 10A. That is, the update process of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 7 is performed during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (S105) and during the other periods ( (The period until the next interrupt processing (S105) is started).

  Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), the starting port sensor detection process (S204), the starting ball entry process (S205), the ordinary symbol operation process (S206), and the special symbol operation process (S207), which will be described later. Then, a specific area sensor detection process (S208), a reserved ball count process (S209), and a power-off monitoring process (S210) are executed. In addition, a process necessary for advancing the game is executed, and the interrupt process (S105) ends. Then, the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed until an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 (see FIG. 10A). ), The interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output processing (S201) of the interrupt processing (S105) executed again, the command and the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt processing (S105) are output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the starting port sensor detection processing (S204), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). ). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normally reserved balls (normal (Specifically, the value of a counter that counts the number of ordinary drawing reservations provided in the RAM) is less than 4 (S302).

  If the number of normally reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of ordinary symbol retaining balls is less than 4 (YES in S302), “1” is added to the number of ordinary symbol retaining balls (S303), and ordinary symbol random number acquisition processing (S304) is performed. In the ordinary symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value of the ordinary symbol random number counter (label-TRND-H) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired, and the acquired random number value is acquired. The (acquisition information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of ordinary symbol retaining balls in the general symbol retaining storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

  In S305, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S305). If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and if the game ball has entered the second starting port 21 (YES in S305). , The number of special figure 2 reserved balls (the number of second special figure reserved, specifically, a counter value provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 for counting the number of second special figure reserved) is less than 4 (upper limit number). Is determined (S306). When the number of reserved special figure 2 balls is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the processing shifts to S309, and when the number of reserved special figure 2 balls is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure One is added to the number of 2 reserved balls (S307).

  Subsequently, a special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol success / failure determination random number counter (label-TRND-A) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, the big hit type determination random number The value of the counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are obtained (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 7A is obtained), and the obtained random number ) Is stored in the address space according to the current number of special figure 2 reserved balls in the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 20a (S309). If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process is terminated. If the game ball has entered the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special map 1 Whether the number of reserved balls (the number of first special figure reservations, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of first special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number) Is determined (S310). If the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the process is terminated, and if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S310), the number of special figure 1 reserved balls Is added to "1" (S311).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312), similarly to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308), the value of the special symbol hit / fail determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. (Label-TRND-A), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS), and the value of the variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 7A). Numerical values are obtained), and the obtained random numbers are stored in the address space according to the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls in the first special figure reserved storage unit.

[Starting ball processing]
As shown in FIG. 13, in the start ball entry process (S205), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball count has increased by "1" (S315). When it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of reserved special figure 2 balls in S307 in the above-described starting-port sensor detection processing (S204) based on the fact that a game ball has entered the second starting port. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

  In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308) in the immediately preceding starting port sensor detection processing (S204) and stored in the second special figure holding storage unit is read (S316). S316). Next, the obtained random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, the value of the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number counter (special symbol hit / fail judgment random number value) of the read acquired random numbers is a big hit according to the current gaming state (low probability state or high probability state). If the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined. The process of S317 corresponds to a preliminary determination (so-called “hold pre-reading”) performed prior to the hit / fail determination (S1303, S1309) in the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202) described later.

  The pre-judgment as to whether or not a big hit is made is a big hit judgment table (see FIG. 8A), that is, a big hit judgment table for a high probability state in a high probability state, and a normal hit table in a normal state (low probability state). It is possible to determine whether or not it matches the big hit determination value based on the big hit determination table for the state. As other pre-determination modes, a variation pattern information determination table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a variation pattern information determination table for a high probability state (for a high probability state) are available as variation pattern information determination tables capable of determining variation pattern information. And a variation pattern information determination table. In the preliminary determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on the obtained random number value (such as the value of a random number counter for determining whether a special symbol is accepted or not) and a variation pattern information determination table corresponding to a game state. It is possible to do. Then, from the selected fluctuation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether or not a jackpot is a big hit, a big hit type, a game effect with a high hit reliability is executed, and the like. In addition, the big hit reliability means the possibility that the result of the special symbol hit determination is a big hit (specific result), and is also called “big hit expectation”, or simply “reliability” or “expectation”. .

  Next, in S318, game information (advance judgment information) related to the result of the pre-judgment in S317, specifically, information (whether or not) indicating whether or not the random number value for special symbol hit determination matches the big hit determination value, Command data including information indicating the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (random number for determining the jackpot type), information indicating the value of the variable pattern random number counter (variable pattern random number value), etc. And the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). Note that, as the special figure 2 start ball entry command, part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read in S316 may be transmitted to the sub-control board 90 as it is, or the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted. Instead of transmitting the value as it is, the game information (for example, the above-described fluctuation pattern information or the like) acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted.

  In addition, by analyzing the special figure 2 starting ball entry command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub control unit 90, it is determined whether the information is the information relating to the big hit, the big hit type, and the variation pattern. It is assumed that the sub-control unit 90 can identify whether or not. In addition, in the present embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entering ball command, whether the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when determined in a high probability state, and a low probability It is possible to specify whether or not a big hit will occur if the state is determined. Thus, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 starting ball entry command as a hold (production hold information), pre-determines the performance hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not it is successful in a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not the effect suspension information determined to be a big hit is stored.

  Note that, from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, the special symbol success / failure determination random number value among the acquired random number values read in S316 is not transmitted to the sub-control unit as it is, and the value of the other big hit type determination random number counter (big hit value) is not transmitted. Command data including information indicating the value of the type determination random number), the value of the fluctuating pattern random number counter (fluctuating pattern random number value), and information indicating the result of the pre-determination is generated as a special figure 2 starting ball entry command. It is possible to set.

  Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figure 1 spheres has increased by "1", similarly to the processing relating to the aforementioned special figure 2 (S319). When it is determined that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of reserved special figure 1 balls in S311 in the above-described starting-port sensor detection processing (S204) based on the fact that a game ball has entered the first starting port. On the other hand, if it is determined in S319 that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S319), the process is terminated.

  In S320, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S320). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the high base state (YES in S320), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time reduction flag is OFF in S320, that is, it is in the low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to the processing related to the preliminary determination from S321.

  The processing of S321 to S323 is the same as the processing of S316 to S318 described above for the special figure 1. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) in the starting port sensor detection processing (S204) and stored in the first special figure holding storage unit is read (S321). Preliminary judgment is performed on the read acquired random number value (S322). Then, command data including the game information according to the preliminary determination is generated as a special figure 1 start ball entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). Note that the preliminary determination (pre-read ahead) in S322 is performed prior to the hit / fail determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination processing (S1207) described later.

  Here, in the high base state, the opening extension function of increasing the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is operating, and the state of determining whether the special figure 2 is correct is easily performed. Further, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, it is assumed that the digestion of the special figure 2 reservation (variable display of the second special symbol) is executed prior to the digestion of the special figure 1 reservation (variable display of the first special symbol). I have. In such a configuration, for example, the preliminary determination of Toku-zu 1 is performed, and the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice. If it is specified that the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit, the player Using the priority of the special figure 2 reservation digestion, the special figure 2 reservation is intentionally eliminated at an arbitrary timing (set to “0”), and the big hit according to the special figure 1 in which the result of the preliminary determination is shown is shown. Technical intervention such as intentional generation is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of fairness of the game that the player can adjust the timing of the big hit in this way. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the preliminary determination regarding the special figure 1 reservation (the special figure 1 preliminary determination) is performed only in the low base state where the change display of the first special symbol is mainly performed, and the special figure 2 is reserved. The preliminary determination (the preliminary determination in FIG. 2) is performed irrespective of the low base state or the high base state. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described later, the gaming machine is controlled to be in a low-probability and low-base state during the jackpot game, but the gaming ball enters the first starting port 20 during the jackpot game, and Even if the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 increases by “1”, the processing of S321 to S323 (special figure 1 pre-determination processing) is not performed.

[Public figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 14, in the general operation process (S206), the process relating to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and each of these stages is referred to as “general operation status 1, 2, 3”. , 4 ". When the general operation status is "1" (YES in S401), a normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the general operation status is "2" (NO in S401, S403). YES), the normal symbol changing process (S404) is performed, and if the general symbol operation status is "3" (NO in S401 and S403, YES in S405), the normal symbol determination process (S406) is performed. On the other hand, when the ordinary operation status is “4” (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. Note that the initial setting (default) of the normal operation status is “1”.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the ordinary symbol waiting process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the ordinary symbol is "0" (S501), and if it is "0" (YES in S501). ), End this process. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), a normal symbol hit / fail determination process described later is performed (S502), and then a normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection process, if the gaming state is a time reduction state, the ordinary symbol variation pattern having an ordinary symbol variation time of 1 second is selected with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. I do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is the non-time saving state, the normal symbol variation pattern in which the ordinary symbol variation time is 30 seconds is selected.

  When the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503) is completed, a later-described ordinary symbol random number shift process (S504) is performed, and then, a normal symbol variation start process (S505) is performed, and the process ends. In the ordinary symbol variation start process (S505), the variation display of the ordinary symbol is started based on the ordinary symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the ordinary operation status is set to "2". In the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of the normal symbol change.

[Normal symbol hit / fail judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the ordinary symbol hit / fail determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the random number counter for normal symbol hit / fail determination stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit is read (S601). . Next, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is the time reduction state) (S602). When the time reduction flag is ON, that is, when it is determined that the vehicle is in the time reduction state (YES in S602), the table for the time reduction state (the collision determination value is “0” to It is determined whether or not a hit has been made based on the high-probability general-purpose pass / fail determination based on “239”) (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the read value of the read random number counter (label-TRND-H) matches any one of the hit determination values.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is determined that the vehicle is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the non-time reduction state table (the It is determined whether or not a hit has been made by the low-probability general-purpose right / wrong determination based on the determination values “0” and “1” (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. In S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the general figure hit / fail determination (S603, S604) is a hit (normal figure hit) (S605), and if it is determined to be out (NO in S605), stop display is performed. A non-normal pattern (non-standard pattern) is determined (S606), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in S605 that the hit is a hit (normal symbol hit) (YES in S605), a hit normal symbol (symbol per symbol) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the normal symbol hit flag is turned on. (S608), the process ends.

[Regular pattern random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shifting process (S504), first, the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each of the general-purpose reservations in the general-purpose reservation storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest-order pending storage in the general-purpose reserve storage unit, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth general-purpose reserve storage is cleared to zero (S703). , End the process. In this manner, the general drawing reservation is digested in the reservation order.

[Processing during normal symbol fluctuation]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol change processing (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the change time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S801), and if it has not elapsed (NO in S801), the process ends. . On the other hand, if the time has elapsed (YES in S801), a normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802), and the ordinary symbol operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, other processing such as stopping the display of the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol with a display result (hit ordinary symbol or out-of-range ordinary symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for the ordinary symbol hit determination (S804) is performed. Finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the ordinary symbol hit flag is ON (S901). If the ordinary figure flag is not ON (NO in S901), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this processing ends. On the other hand, if the ordinary figure flag is ON (YES in S901), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time reduction state (S902). If it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), an opening pattern in the time saving state is set as an opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). The opening pattern during the time saving state is an opening pattern in which opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times as described above. Therefore, “3” is set in the second start-up opening counter that counts the number of times the second start-up opening 21 is opened.

  On the other hand, if it is not the time reduction state, that is, if it is the non-time reduction state (NO in S902), the release pattern in the non-time reduction state is set as the release pattern of the variable winning device 22 (the second starting port 21) (S906). . The release pattern in the non-time saving state is, as described above, a release pattern in which release for 0.2 seconds is performed once. Therefore, "1" is set to the second starting port opening counter. After the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (the second starting port 21) is set in this way, the general-purpose operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this process ends.

[Normal electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the ordinary figure end flag is ON (S1001). The ordinary figure hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second starting port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

  If the normal flag end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is being opened (S1002). If it is not being opened (NO in S1002), it is determined whether it is time to open the second starting port 21 (timing) (S1003). If not (NO in S1003), the process is terminated If there is (YES in S1003), the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the second start-up port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined whether or not it is time to close the second start-up port 21 (ie, whether the second start-up port 21 has been opened or not). Is determined (S1005), and if it has not reached (NO in S1005), the process is terminated. If it has reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). ) (S1006).

  Then, following the closing process of the second opening 21 (S1006), the value of the second opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and it is determined whether the value of the second opening opening counter is "0". (S1008). If it is not “0” (NO in S1008), the process is terminated as it is in order to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), a per-figure per end process for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and a per-figure per end flag is set (S1010), followed by terminating the process. Note that the second starting port opening counter becomes “0” when the opening of the second starting port 21 (opening operation of the movable member 23) is performed three times during the time reduction state, and during the non-time saving state. When the opening of the second starting port 21 is performed once, it becomes “0”.

  On the other hand, if the per-figure end flag is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed. The hit end flag is turned off (S1011), the ordinary figure hit flag is turned off (S1012), and the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and this processing ends. As a result, in the next interruption process, the ordinary symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the ordinary symbol operation process (FIG. 13).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S207) following the ordinary diagram operation process (S206). As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure operation processing (S207), the processing relating to the special symbol display 41 and the special winning device (the first special winning device 31 and the second special winning device 36) is divided into five stages. Are assigned to "special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5". When the special figure operation status is “1” (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the special figure operation status is “2” (NO in S1101 and YES in S1103), Special symbol change processing (S1104), if the special figure operation status is "3" (NO in both S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), the special symbol determination process (S1106) and the special figure operation status is "4" (NO in S1101, S1103, S1105, YES in S1107), special electric auditors processing 1 as a big hit game (S1108), and when the special figure operation status is “5” (S1101, S1103, S1105) , S1107 is NO), the special electric auditors processing 2 (S1109) as the small hitting game is performed. Note that the initial setting (default) of the special figure operation status is “1”.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved ball of special figure 2) is “0” (S1201). ). If the special figure 2 reserved ball count is “0” (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value obtained based on the ball entry into the second starting port 21, the first starting is performed. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1) is “0” (S1206). If the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20, the second It is determined whether or not the standby screen is being displayed on the display screen 7a of the one-image display device 7 (and the display screen 71a of the second image display device 71) (during the demonstration screen for waiting for customers) (S1211). If the display is being performed (YES in S1211), the process is terminated. If the display is not being performed (NO in S1211), a standby screen setting process is performed to display a standby screen (S1212).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S1201 that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not “0” (NO in S1201), that is, one storage of the random number counter value acquired based on the ball entering the second starting port 21 is one. In the case where there is the above, the special figure 2 hit / fail determination processing (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1205) Perform in order. If the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is “0” but the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is not “0” (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value of the second starting port 21 If there is no storage, but there is at least one storage of the random number counter value obtained based on the ball entering the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 hit / fail determination processing (S1207) described later, the special figure 1 change The pattern selection processing (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and the special figure 1 change start processing (S1210) are performed in this order.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special figure reservation (variable display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure reservation (variable display of the first special symbol). Then, in the present embodiment, it is easier for the player to determine whether the winning or rejecting based on the second special figure reservation is a bigger hit than the winning or rejecting determination based on the first special figure reservation (FIG. 8 (B)). )).

[Special figure 2 hit / fail judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 rejection determination processing (S1202), first, as the determination value, the lowest area of the special figure reservation storage unit of the RAM (that is, the first area of the second special figure reservation) The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for special symbol success / failure determination stored in the (RAM area) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability state (S1302). As a result, if the state is not the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if the state is the normal state, the hit determination table for the normal state in the hit determination table (see FIG. 8A) (the big hit determination value is “3”). , “397”) is determined (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is the high probability state (YES in S1302), the hit / fail judgment is performed based on the big hit determination table for the high probability state in the hit determination table (see FIG. 8A) (S1309). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”, "503".

  When it is determined that the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail determination (S1303, S1309) is "big hit" (YES in S1304), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the big hit type determination random number counter is read out and FIG. The big hit type is determined based on the big hit type determination table shown in B) (S1310), the big hit symbol is determined based on the value of the big hit type determining random number (S1311), and the big hit flag is turned on (S1312), Finish the process. In addition, in the case of the hit determination of the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined by using the big hit type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit determination of the second special symbol, the hit is determined for the second special symbol. The big hit type is determined using the big hit type determination table. If it is determined that the first special symbol (special figure 1) is a big hit, it is determined to be one of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, and 2R fourth big hit, and the second special symbol (special figure) If it is determined in the hit determination of 2) that the jackpot is a big hit, a 15R fifth big hit or a 15R sixth big hit is determined (see FIG. 8B).

  In response to this, in the present embodiment, as the big hit flag, a long hit flag that is turned on when the type of big hit is 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15R fifth big hit or 15R sixth big hit. And a short hit flag that is turned ON when the 2R is the fourth big hit. Then, when the 2R fourth big hit is set and the short hit flag is turned on, the 2R lamp (see FIG. 4) of the round display 45 is turned on at the timing when the 2R fourth big hit symbol is definitely displayed. Is done. Specifically, a display mode such as “2RＲ15R △” (for example, ：: turned on, Δ: turned off) is obtained. When the long hit flag is turned ON in one of the 15R first big hit, the 15R second big hit, the 15R fifth big hit and the 15R fifth big hit, the 15R lamp is used at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is definitely displayed. (See FIG. 4) is lit. Specifically, a display mode such as “2R △ 15R ▲” is obtained.

  Here, the jackpot determination (special symbol hit / fail determination) and the jackpot type determination determination may each be referred to as “judgment”, or may be referred to as “judgment” including the jackpot determination and the type of the jackpot. Good. These results may also be referred to as “determination results”.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail determination (S1303, S1309) is not "big hit" (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1305). That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol hit / fail determination random number counter matches any of the small hit determination values “101” to “105” (FIG. 8A). See). Then, when it is determined that it is not “small hit” (NO in S1305), a missing symbol is determined (S1308), and the process is terminated. In other words, if the result of the special figure 2 hit determination (S1303, S1309) is neither "big hit" nor "small hit", the result is "missing". On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the small hit determination (S1305) is "small hit" (YES in S1305), the small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned on (S1307), and the processing is performed. Finish. In addition, a random number for determining whether or not a small hit may be provided separately from the random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is accepted.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing]
In the special symbol standby process (S1102), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203), following the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the time reduction state (whether or not the time reduction flag is ON) (S1401). ). If it is not the time reduction state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is the non-time reduction state, it is determined whether the big hit flag is ON (S1402). If it is ON (YES in S1402), the non-time reduction state is set. A fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the table for medium and large hits (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the big hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) ( S1403). At this time, the variation time is determined by determining the variation pattern. Further, in this embodiment, the non-time saving state middle and big hit table is divided according to whether the big hit is a long hit (15R big hit) or a short hit (2R big hit) (see FIG. 9). However, this process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, and only the 15R fifth big hit (long hit) exists in the big hit to be won in the lottery (win / fail judgment) of the special figure 2 (see FIG. 6). ). Therefore, the location referred to in the present processing is always a location corresponding to the length, and the variation pattern P1 or P2 is selected. In addition, the table for the medium and large hits in the non-time saving state may not be divided into the long hit table and the short hit table. This is the same for the time saving state middle and big hit table to be described later.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1405). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1405), the non-time saving state medium / small hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-time saving state and small hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is used to change the small hit. A variation pattern is selected based on the pattern random number counter value (S1409). In the present embodiment, the variation pattern P4 is selected.

  Also, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it means that it is neither a big hit nor a small hit, that is, "miss". In this case, it is determined whether the reserved number of the second special symbol is “1” or “2” (S1406). The number of reservations referred to here is the number of storages including information for determining the fluctuation pattern by the present process, and thus the number of storages to be reserved is any value of “1” to “4”. Then, when it is determined that the number of reserves of the second special symbol is “1” or “2” (YES in S1406), the first reserve number out of non-time saving state table (in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the non-time-saving state, departure, and the number of retained balls “1, 2” (S1407). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P5 to P8 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1406 that the reserved number of the second special symbol is not “1” or “2”, that is, it is “3” or “4” (NO in S1406), the second reserved number in the non-time saving state With reference to the departure table (the part of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 which is in the non-time saving state and deviates and corresponds to the number of reserved balls "3, 4"), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) A variation pattern is selected based on the result (S1408). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P9 to P12 is selected.

  Here, the possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long fluctuation time is set to be higher in the first hold number deviation table in the non-time saving state than in the second hold number deviation table. In addition, the shortest selectable fluctuation time (12000 ms) is also longer than that of the second hold count deviation table (4000 ms). In other words, at the time of departure, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls (fluctuation time shortening function) is activated. The variation pattern having a shorter variation time than when the number of reserved balls is “1” or “2” is selected.

  If it is determined in S1401 that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1401), it is determined whether the big hit flag is ON (S1410 in FIG. 25). Then, if it is determined that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1410), the fluctuation pattern is referred to the time-saving state medium-big hit table (the portion corresponding to the time-saving state and the big hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). As described above, this process is a variation pattern selection process for Toku-zu 2 and since there is only a 15R fifth big-hit (long hit) in the big hit to be won by the lottery (win / fail judgment) of Toku-zu 2 (See FIG. 6), in S1411, the variation pattern P13 or P14 corresponding to the long hit is selected.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S1410 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1410), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1412). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1412), the fluctuation pattern random number is referred to by referring to the time reduction state small / medium hit table (the portion corresponding to the time reduction state and the small hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the counter value (S1416). In the present embodiment, the variation pattern P16 is selected.

  When it is determined in S1412 that the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1412), that is, when the small hit flag is off, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special second symbols is "1" (S1413). . The number of reservations here is also the same as described above, and the number of reservations is any one of “1” to “4”. Then, when it is determined that the number of reservations of the second special symbol is “1” (YES in S1413), a table for deviating the third number of reservations during the time saving state (a non-time saving state and out of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) In addition, referring to the reserved ball count “1”, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1414). In the present embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P17 to P20 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1413 that the number of reserves of the second special symbol is not “1”, that is, the number of reserves is any of “2” to “4” (NO in S1413), With reference to the table for the number of suspended balls (the part corresponding to the number of retained balls “2 to 4” in the time reduction state and the number of suspended balls in the variable pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the random number counter value of the variable pattern (label-TRND-T1) (S1415). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P21 to P24 is selected.

  As described above, in the variation pattern table in the time reduction state (the portion corresponding to the time reduction state in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the function of the shortened variation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of departure is “2”. It works when "~". In addition, when the long hit is won among the big hits, a change pattern having a shorter change time than in the non-time saving state is easily selected. That is, the fluctuation pattern table in the time reduction state is a table in which the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation pattern table in the non-time reduction state. As a result, in the time reduction state, the digestion speed of the special figure reservation is faster than in the non-time reduction state (normal state) (the game during the time reduction progresses quickly).

  After the selection of the variation pattern as described above, the other processing (S1404) shown in FIG. 24 is performed, and this processing ends. In the other processing (S1404), a fluctuation pattern specification command (a fluctuation pattern specification command corresponding to the special figure 2) corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command described later, and sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1204), first, the special figure 2 reserved ball count is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit is set to one lower position (for example, if the second special figure reservation storage unit is composed of an address space corresponding to addresses “0000” to “0003”, (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the highest address space of the second special figure hold storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure hold fourth (when the upper limit number is stored). Is cleared to zero (S1503), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1204), the special figure 2 change start processing (S1205) in the special symbol standby processing (S1102) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 2 change start process (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the change start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the change display of the second special symbol is started.

  Also, in the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 22, the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” and the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201, NO in S1206). The special figure 1 hit / fail determination processing (S1207), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special figure 1 hit / fail judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination processing (S1207), processing (S1601 to S1612) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit / fail determination processing (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted.

  However, since this process is a process related to Toku-zu 1, it is stored in the lowest area of the first Toku-zu reservation storage unit of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first toku-zu reservation) in S1601. Read the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number counter value (label-TRND-A). In the type determination of the big hit in S1610, there is a possibility that any of the 15R first big hit, the 15R second big hit, the 15R third big hit, and the 2R fourth big hit is determined (see FIG. 8B). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (special figure 1) in FIG. 8B, the distribution rate of each big hit is 40% for the 15R first big hit, 20% for the 15R second big hit, and the 15R third big hit. Is 30% and the 2R fourth big hit is 10%. If it is determined that the type of the big hit is any of the 15R first big hit, the 15R second big hit and the 15R third big hit, the long hit flag is turned on as a big hit flag in S1612. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 2R is the fourth big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as the big hit flag in S1612.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1208), the processing (S1701 to S1720) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1203) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this processing is omitted.

  However, since this process is a process related to Tokujin 1, if YES in S1702 (FIG. 28) (that is, if the big hit flag is ON), the type of big hit further becomes 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R first hit). It is determined whether it is 2 big hits or 15R third big hit) (S1703). If it is the 15R big hit (long hit) (YES in S1703), refer to the 15R big hit table in the non-time saving state (the portion corresponding to the non-time saving state and the long hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). In this embodiment, the variation pattern P1 or P2 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1703 that it is not the 15R big hit (NO in S1703), that is, if it is the 2R fourth big hit (short hit), the 2R big hit table in the non-time saving state (variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) The change pattern is selected based on the change pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state and the portion corresponding to the short hit (S1706). In the present embodiment, the variation pattern P3 is selected.

  In the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, even if YES in S1712 (FIG. 29) (that is, if the big hit flag is ON), the type of big hit is further 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R second big hit). , 15R, the third big hit) (S1713). If it is the 15R big hit (long hit) (YES in S1713), refer to the 15R big hit table (the portion corresponding to the time saving state and the long hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) in the time saving state, A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1714). In this embodiment, the variation pattern P13 or P14 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1713 that it is not the 15R big hit (NO in S1713), that is, if it is the 2R fourth big hit (short hit), the 2R big hit table in the time saving state (the time saving in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). With reference to the state and the portion corresponding to the short hit, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1715). In the present embodiment, the variation pattern P15 is selected.

  In this special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, after a variation pattern is selected, other processes (S1705) are performed, and this process ends. In the other processing (S1705), a fluctuation pattern specification command (a fluctuation pattern specification command corresponding to the special figure 1) according to the selected fluctuation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command described later, and sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

[Special figure 1 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), first, the special figure 1 reserved sphere number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage locations of the various counter values in the first special figure holding storage unit are shifted down by one (S1802). Then, "0" is set in the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation (when the upper limit number is stored) Is cleared to zero (S1803), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), the special figure 1 change start processing (S1210) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 1 change start process (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the change start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the change display of the first special symbol is started.

[Special symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 22, see FIG. 9). It is determined whether or not has elapsed (S1901). As a result, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), this processing ends. Thus, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Next, it is determined whether or not the probable variable flag is ON (S1903). If it is ON (YES in S1903), the probable variable counter is decremented by 1 (S1904), and whether or not the value of the probable variable counter is "0". Is determined (S1905). When it is determined that the probability change counter is “0” (YES in S1905), the probability change flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to S1907. If it is determined that the probable change flag is not ON (NO in S1903) or if the probable change counter is not “0” (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

  In S1907, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S1907), and if it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of times the special symbol is changed and displayed during the time reduction state is counted. The value of the time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (S1908), and it is determined whether the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (S1909). If it is "0" (YES in S1909), the time reduction flag is turned off ( S1910), and the process proceeds to S1911. If it is determined that the time reduction flag is not ON (NO in S1907) or if the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

  In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the display of the change of the special symbol based on the result of the determination of the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the big hit type determination random number is performed (S1912), and the process ends.

[Special design confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S2001), then the type of big hit is 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15th big hit, and 15R fifth big hit). Is determined (S2002). Then, if it is a 15R big hit (that is, if the long hit flag is ON), a round to be executed during the big hit game (in the mode of opening once per round, one round is from opening to closing of the big winning opening). The value of the round counter that counts the number of times is set to “15”, and the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35) (see FIG. 6), the 15R first In the case of a big hit, an open pattern for a 15R first big hit, in a 15R second big hit, an open pattern for a 15R second big hit, in a 15R third big hit, an open pattern for a 15R third big hit, and in a 15R fifth big hit If so, an opening pattern for the 15R fifth big hit is set, and if it is a 15R sixth big hit, an opening pattern for the 15R sixth big hit is set (S2003).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that it is not a 15R big hit (that is, if the short hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 2R fourth big hit, so the value of the round counter is set to “2” and As the opening pattern of the winning opening (the first winning opening 30 or the second winning opening 35), an opening pattern for the 2R fourth big hit (see FIG. 6) is set (S2004).

  After the processing of S2003 or S2004 is completed, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2005), and the opening effect of the jackpot game is started (S2006), and the special figure operation status is set to “4”. Yes (S2007).

  If it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S2008). As a result, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2008), the value of the small hit opening counter for counting the number of times the big winning port (the second big winning port 35) is opened during the small hit game is “2”. And an opening pattern for small hits (see FIG. 6) is set as an opening pattern of the special winning opening (second winning opening 35) (S2009). Then, in order to start the small hitting game, an opening command for the small hitting is set (S2010), the opening effect of the small hitting game is started (S2011), and the special map operation status is set to "5" (S2012). . On the other hand, if it is determined in S2008 that the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S2008), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special figure operation status is set to “1” and the process is terminated.

[Special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108), first, it is determined whether or not the probable change flag is ON (S2101). When it is determined that the probable change flag is ON (YES in S2101), the probable change flag is set. Is turned off (S2102). Further, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104). That is, during the execution of the big hit game, the state is controlled to the low probability state and the non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low probability low base state is controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of all the big winning ports (the first big winning port 30 and the second big winning port 35) in the big hit game has ended (the big hit game has ended). If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35) is being opened (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), it is determined whether it is time to open the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35), that is, the opening time of the big hit has elapsed. Then, it is determined whether it is time to start the first round or whether it is time to start the next round (next opening) after the interval time between rounds has elapsed (S2107). This is determined on the basis of the special winning opening opening pattern set for each big hit type described above. For example, before the start of the first round, the determination is made based on whether or not it is time to finish the opening period and execute the first opening process of the first round. If the first round has already been started, the determination is made based on whether or not the previous round has ended and a predetermined interval period has ended. Note that a round is simply referred to as “R”, and is also referred to as “round game”.

  If it is determined in S2107 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2107), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the round start time (YES in S2107), it is determined whether the round to be executed (started) corresponds to any one of the first round and the second round, that is, in the V round, It is determined whether or not there is (S2108). This may be determined using the value of the round counter for each big hit type, or may be determined by providing a round counter for counting the number of rounds to be executed separately.

  If the round to be executed is not the V round (NO in S2108), that is, if it is any of the 3 to 15 rounds, the process proceeds to S2110 and proceeds to the processing according to the release pattern (see FIG. 6) according to the type of big hit. The first big winning device 31 is operated to open the first big winning opening 30. On the other hand, when it is determined that the round to be executed is the V round (the first round or the second round) (YES in S2108), the V effective period setting process (S2109) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2110, where the big hit is performed. The second big winning device 36 is operated so as to open the second big winning opening 35 according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 6) according to the type. When opening a special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35), that is, when starting a round, a round start command of a corresponding round is set. For example, a round start command that can specify a round to be started, such as a “1R start command” for the start of the first round and a “2R start command” for the start of the second round, is set. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201.

  In the V validity period setting process (S2109), during the opening of the second special winning opening 35 and several seconds after the closing of the second special winning opening 35 in the V round (one round or two rounds in this embodiment), the specific area is set. It is set to a period (corresponding to a first period) in which detection of a game ball by the sensor 39a is determined to be valid. In the present embodiment, the other period (including during the small hit and when the special game is not executed) is a period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be invalid (corresponding to the second period). Is set to

  Here, to determine that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means that the V flag is turned on based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401 to S2403 of the specific area sensor detection processing described later). And that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not set to ON even if the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a.

  That is, in the specific area sensor detection processing (S208) described later, the V flag is turned ON only when V passing (the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39) during the V valid period, and the V flag is turned off (V invalid period). The V flag is not turned on at the time of V pass detection in the middle. When the V flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned ON, and the game state after the big hit game is set to the high probability state (see the game state setting process described later). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the V passage caused by the wrongdoing, that is, it is prevented that the V flag is incorrectly set to the high probability state. In the present embodiment, the first round and the second round are defined as V rounds, and the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is effective in the V round. However, the location of the V round is not limited to this.

  Also, if there is V passing in the V round of the big hit game (1R or 2R), the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to the high probability state, but even if there is V passing during the small hit game, If the gaming state before the small hitting game is the normal state, the gaming state after the small hitting game is also set to the normal state, and if the gaming state before the small hitting game is the high probability state, the game state after the small hitting game is ended. The game state is also set to the high probability state. In other words, the probability of success / failure determination before and after the small hit game is not changed.

  In the present embodiment, in the V valid period setting process (S2109), the period (first period) in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be valid even in the case of the 15R second and third big hits is set. However, as another aspect, in the case of the 15R second and third hits, the first period may not be set in the V round. That is, in the case of the 15R second and third big hits, the V round may be set to the second period. In the big hit game relating to the 15R second and third big hits, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is set to an extremely short time of 0.1 second, the game ball enters the second big winning opening 35. Although the possibility is extremely low, if it is set in the second period, the V flag will not be turned on even if a ball is hit. Thus, it is possible to prevent the V flag from being illegally turned ON or the V flag being turned ON due to rare entry.

  When the specific area sensor 39a detects a game ball in the big hit game (V round), the game state display 46 (see FIG. 4) is set to a predetermined display mode at the timing when the V flag is turned on, It informs that the game state after the game ends becomes the high probability state. Specifically, the game state indicator 46 is composed of three LEDs “a1, a2, a3”. In the present embodiment, in the normal state (low probability state), “a1a2a3” (For example, □: unlit, Δ: lit). Further, when the specific area sensor 39a detects a game ball in a big hit game (V round), the display mode is set to “a1 {a2 {a3}” when the V flag is turned ON. Then, when the big hit game ends and the game state is set to the high probability state, the display mode is set to “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □”. Note that the lighting control timing of the game state display 46 is not limited to such timing, and during the big hit game, the display mode of “a1 a2 a3” is maintained even if the game ball passes through the specific area. The display mode may be “a1 確 率 a2 ■ a3 ■” at the timing of transition to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and “a1「 a2 □ a3 □ ”at the timing of transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. .

  If it is determined in S2106 that the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35) is open (YES in S2106), the number of balls entering the special winning opening in the round is defined. It is determined whether or not the maximum number of incoming balls (10 in this embodiment) has been reached (S2111). As a result, if the specified number of winning balls has not been reached (NO in S2111), it is determined whether or not it is time to close the special winning opening (timing), that is, a predetermined opening time after opening the special winning opening (FIG. 6). Is determined (S2112). If the opening time of the special winning opening has not elapsed (NO in S2112), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the number of balls entered into the special winning opening has reached the specified number of balls (YES in S2111), or when the opening time of the special winning opening has elapsed (YES in S2112), that is, two rounds If any of the end conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35) is closed (S2113). Then, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2114), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2115). If it is not “0” (NO in S2115), the next round The process ends to start the process.

  When closing the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35), that is, when ending the round, a round end command of the corresponding round is set. For example, a round end command that can specify the round to be ended is set, such as "1R end command" for the end of the first round and "2R end command" for the end of the second round. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201. The round end command is transmitted at the end of a round excluding the last round of the big hit game, that is, when it is determined in S2115 that the value of the round counter is not “0”. For example, if the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed is a 15R jackpot game, a round end command is transmitted until the end of 14R, but not transmitted at the end of 15R. This is because, at the end of the last round, an ending command to be set in the processing of S2116 described later is transmitted.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2115 that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2115), a jackpot ending command is set (S2116) as a jackpot ending command for terminating the jackpot game, and the ending of the jackpot The production starts (S2117). Then, the big hit end flag is set (S2118), and the process ends. It should be noted that the round counter is set to “0” when the opening of the special winning opening is executed 15 times in the case of a long hit (15R big hit), and is opened twice in the case of a short hit (2R big hit). When executed, it becomes "0".

  If it is determined in S2105 that the big hit end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the last round has been completed, it is determined whether or not the execution time (ending time) of the big hit ending effect has elapsed. If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2119), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2119), the big hit end flag is turned off (S2120), and a game state setting process (S2121) described later is performed. Then, the big hit flag is turned off (S2122), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2123), and the process is terminated. As a result, in the next interruption processing, the special symbol standby processing (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation processing (S207). The special electric auditors process 1 (S1108) described above functions as a special game execution means.

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2121), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned on in a specific area sensor detection process (S208) described later. If the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probable variable flag is turned on (S2202), the "100" is set in the probable variable counter (S2203), the V flag is turned off (S2204), and S2205 Proceed to processing. On the other hand, if the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), the process proceeds to S2205 without performing the processes in S2002 to S2004. That is, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is set to the high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is ON in the gaming state setting processing. .

  In S2205, it is determined whether or not the finished big hit game (big hit game executed this time) is a 15R big hit. If it is determined that the 15R jackpot is a big hit (YES in S2205), it is determined whether or not the 15R big hit is a 15R third big hit (S2206). If the processing is not completed and the 15R third big hit is not reached, that is, if it is any of the 15R first, second and fifth big hits (NO in S2206), the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2207) and the time reduction counter is set to "100". Is set (S2208), and the process ends.

  Here, if the current big hit game is related to the 15R first big hit or the 15R fifth big hit, during the big hit game, the game ball passes through the specific area 39 (V passing) and the V flag is turned on. Since it is supposed to be present (YES in S2201), the game state after the end of the big hit game in this case is a high-precision high base state. If the current big hit game is related to the 15R second big hit, the V flag should not be turned on without passing V during the big hit game (NO in S2201). Is a low-probability and high-base state. Also, if the current big hit game is related to the 15R third big hit, the V flag should not be ON without V passing during the big hit game (NO in S2201). Is in a low-probability low-base state.

  On the other hand, in S2205, when it is determined that the jackpot game that has been completed (the jackpot game executed this time) is not the 15R jackpot, that is, the 2R fourth jackpot (NO in S2205), the game state before the start of the current jackpot game, It is determined whether the gaming state at the time of the 2R fourth big hit is the time reduction state (S2209). If it is determined that the game state is not the time reduction state (NO in S2209), the processing is directly performed without turning on the time reduction flag. Finish. Accordingly, if the V flag has not been turned on in the current big hit game (NO in S2201), the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a low-probability low base state, and the V flag is turned on in the current big hit game. In this case (YES in S2201), the game state after the end of the big hit game is a high-precision low base state.

  On the other hand, in S2209, when it is determined that the gaming state at the time of the 2R fourth big hit is the time saving state (YES in S2209), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2207), and “100” is set in the time saving counter. (S2208), and ends the process. As a result, if the V flag has not been turned on in the current big hit game (NO in S2201), the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes the low-precision high base state, and the V flag is turned on in the current big hit game. In this case (YES in S2201), the game state after the end of the big hit game is a high-precision high-base state. The above game state setting processing (S2121) can be said to function as game state control means.

  In the high-accuracy high-base state, the low-accuracy high-base state, and the high-accuracy low-base state, any of the conditions that the special symbol fluctuates 100 times and that the next big hit occurs. It ends when it is established.

  Further, the processing (S2209) of determining whether the gaming state before the start of the big hit game related to the 2R fourth big hit is the time saving state is performed by changing the operation states of the time saving function and the high base function before and after the big hit game to the small hit. This is to make the same as the state (condition) when the error occurs. If these operating states are different between the case of the 2R fourth big hit and the case of the small hit, even if it is difficult to recognize which hit in the opening pattern of the big winning opening, the subsequent game state (time saving function and This is because, depending on the operation state of the high base function), it is possible to easily determine which one is hit. This makes it difficult to discriminate between the 2R fourth big hit and the small hit based on the opening pattern of the special winning opening, and also makes it difficult to determine the subsequent time saving function or the high base generating function operating state.

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big winning opening 35 has all been completed in the small hit game. If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second special winning opening 35 is being opened (S2302). If the second special winning opening 35 is not open (NO in S2302), it is determined whether or not it is time to open the second special winning opening 35 (ie, the first time after the opening time of the small hit has elapsed). It is determined whether it is time to start the opening of the camera or whether it is time to start the next opening after the lapse of the interval between the multiple opening operations (S2303).

  If it is determined in S2303 that it is not time to open the second special winning opening 35 (NO in S2303), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is time to open the second special winning opening 35 (YES in S2303), the V invalid period setting process (S2304) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2305 to open a small hit pattern (see FIG. 6). , The second big winning device 36 is operated to open the second big winning opening 35.

  In the V invalidation period setting process (S2304), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalidated during the opening of the second special winning opening 35 and for a few seconds after the closing of the second special winning opening 35 in the small hitting game. It is set to the period to be determined (second period). Further, in this embodiment, a period other than the period set as the valid period in the above-described V valid period setting process (S2109) is an invalid period (second period). Therefore, in the V invalid period setting process (S2304), it is confirmed whether the V valid period has not been reached, that is, whether the V invalid period has been set. Specifically, it is checked whether the V timer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 and measuring the elapse of the V valid period by countdown is set to “0” (that is, a state without the valid period). As a result, if the V timer is not “0”, “0” is set in the V timer.

  The V timer may be set to "0" without confirming whether the V timer is "0", that is, the V timer may be set to a state without a valid period. As a result, even if there is V passing during the small hitting game, if the gaming state before the start of the small hitting game is the normal state, the game state after the end of the small hitting game does not shift to the high probability state. In the present embodiment, since the period other than the period set as the valid period in the V valid period setting process (S2109) is an invalid period, the process of S2304 may be omitted.

  When it is determined in S2302 that the second special winning opening 35 is open (YES in S2302), the number of balls entering the second special winning opening 35 during the two opening operations, that is, the ball enters in two opening operations. It is determined whether or not the number of all game balls added (total number of entered balls) has reached a prescribed maximum number of entered balls (10 in this embodiment) (S2306). If the prescribed number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), it is determined whether it is time to close the second special winning opening 35, that is, a predetermined opening time after opening the second special winning opening 35 (FIG. 6). Is determined (S2307). If the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2307), the process ends.

  On the other hand, if the number of balls entered into the second special winning opening 35 during the two openings has reached the specified number of balls (YES in S2306), the second large winning opening 35 is closed (S2314). Then, the process proceeds to the small hit end process of S2311. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2307), the second special winning opening 35 is closed (S2308). Then, the value of the small hit open counter is decremented by 1 (S2309), and it is determined whether the value of the small hit open counter is "0" (S2310).

  If it is determined that the value of the small hit release counter is not “0” (NO in S2310), the process ends as it is to start the next release. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the small hit release counter is “0” (YES in S2310), the flow proceeds to the small hit end processing of S2311. In S2311, as a small hit ending process for ending the small hit game, a small hit ending command is set (S2311), and a small hit ending effect is started (S2312). Then, the small hit end flag is set (S2313), and the process ends. The small hit opening counter becomes "0" when the second big winning opening 35 is opened twice.

  If it is determined in step S2301 that the small hit end flag is ON (YES in step S2301), it is determined whether the ending time of the small hit has elapsed since two open operations have been completed. If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2316), the small hit flag is turned off (S2317), and the special figure operation status is set to "1". Set (S2318) and the process ends. As a result, in the next interruption processing, the special symbol standby processing (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation processing (S207).

  Note that, at the start of the small hitting game, the probability change flag and the time saving flag are not switched from ON to OFF. When the small hitting game ends, the game state setting process (S2121) is not performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the execution of the small hitting game. It can be said that the special electric auditors process 2 (S1109) functions as a small profit special game execution means.

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S208) following the special figure operation process (S207). As shown in FIG. 36, in the specific area sensor detection processing (S208), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401), and if it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2401). ), End the process. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2401 that there is a detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not it is during the V valid period (S2402). The V validity period is a period set in the V validity period setting process (S2109) in the special electric auditors product process 1 (S1108) described above. In the present embodiment, the V validity period is set to the first round and the second round in the big hit game.

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V validity period is in progress (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned ON (S2403), and whether or not the currently executing big hit game is a 2R big hit (2R fourth big hit) is determined. Is determined (S2404). If it is determined that the hit is not a 2R hit (NO in S2404), that is, if it is a 15R hit, a first V passing command is set (S2405), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a 2R big hit (YES in S2404), the second V passing command is set (S2406), and the process ends. The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits this V-pass command to the sub-control board 90 at a predetermined timing, and the sub-control board 90 executes a game effect in the effect symbol display area or the like according to the type of the received V-pass command. .

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V validity period is not in progress (NO in S2402), the third V passage command is set without turning on the V flag (S2407), and the process ends. The first V-pass command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to perform a V-pass notification control. On the other hand, the second V passage command and the third V passage command are commands for preventing the sub-control board 90 from performing the V passage notification control in principle. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the specific area sensor detection processing (S208) and the V validity period setting processing (S2109) to switch the valid / invalid passage of the game ball to the specific area 39. It functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number processing (S209) following the specific area sensor detection processing (S208). As shown in FIG. 37, in the reserved ball count process (S209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball count, the special figure 2 reserved ball count, and the normal symbol reserved ball count stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read. (S2501). Next, the data of the number of reserved balls (a reserved ball number command for transmitting the reserved ball number information to the sub-control board 90) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data relating to the number of reserved balls (reserved ball number command) is output by the output processing (S201) in the next interrupt processing (S105), and the data relating to the reserved ball number (reserved ball number command) is output for each interruption processing. Are set in the output buffer (S2502) and the output process (S201) is sequentially performed.

  When the sub-control unit 90 receives the reserved ball count command and determines that the number of special figure reserved balls has increased or decreased based on the received reserved ball count command, the display screen of the first image display device 7 accordingly. The display contents of the effect hold display area (first effect hold display area 9c, second effect hold display area 9d) in 7a are updated. Specifically, for example, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls increases by one from “3” to “4”, the first effect reservation 9a corresponding to the increased number of special figure 1 reserved balls “4” is added. It is additionally displayed in the first effect suspension display area 9c. When the number of special figure 1 reserved balls decreases by 1 from “2” to “1” (that is, when the first special figure reserved is exhausted), the left end of the first effect reserved display area 9c (special figure 1 reserved) The first effect reservation 9a displayed at the position corresponding to the number of balls "1" (see FIG. 3) is deleted or moved to the variable suspension display area (not shown), and The first effect reservation 9a displayed in the one effect suspension display area 9c is moved (shifted) to the left by one. On the other hand, the display contents of the second effect hold 9b (second special figure hold) can be updated similarly to the first effect hold 9a (first special figure hold).

  It should be noted that the data of the number of special figure reserved balls when the number of special figure reserved balls is added, that is, the data of the number of special figure reserved balls accompanying the occurrence of a starting ball (starting winning), is included in the above-mentioned starting ball input command. Alternatively, the command may be set in the output buffer together with the ball entry command indicating the number of special figure reserved balls after addition (after the start ball entry). In addition, the data of the number of reserved balls when the number of reserved special figure balls is subtracted, that is, the data of the number of special figure reserved balls accompanying the start of the change of the special symbol (extension of the special figure reservation), is included in the above-described change start command. It is also possible to include in the output buffer together with the change start command the number of reserved spheres indicating the number of reserved special spheres after the subtraction (after the special figure reserved digestion).

[Power-off monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S210) following the pending ball count process (S209). As shown in FIG. 38, in the power-off monitoring process (S210), first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal has been input (S2601). As described above, the power supply cutoff signal is output from the power supply monitoring circuit 109b when the power supply monitoring circuit 109b detects that the voltage value of the power supplied by the power supply circuit 109a has become equal to or less than a predetermined voltage value. (See FIG. 5B). If it is determined in S2601 that no power-off signal has been input (NO in S2601), this process ends without performing the processes in S2602 and S2603 (process at power-off).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the power-off signal has been input (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether or not a certain change, whether or not a hit game is in progress, the number of pending balls, and the remaining Data (game control information, main control backup information) concerning the number of fluctuations is stored in the backup area (main control backup area) of the main control RAM (S2602), and the power-off flag is turned on (S2603). Then, the loop processing is performed without returning to the interrupt processing (S105). The process of S2602 is a backup process (main control backup function) in the main control board 80 (main control unit).

  The data stored in the main control backup area, that is, information to be backed up according to the main control (game control) (that is, main control backup information) is at least information indicating the currently set game state (game state). Information), the value of the special symbol status, the value of the ordinary symbol status, the value of the hold storage counter (special symbol hold, the ordinary figure hold), the value of the probability change flag, the value of the probability change counter, the value of the time reduction flag, the value of the time reduction counter, The information indicates the progress status (number of rounds, etc.) of the big hit game, the remaining fluctuation time of the special symbol, the information indicating the number of unpaid prize balls, and the like. All of these pieces of information are information (non-input information) that cannot be selectively input (set) by the player or the like using the effect button 63 or other operation means (input means). That is, it is information on game control (game control information) that is automatically set according to the progress of the game inside the gaming machine (on the gaming machine side). Since such information cannot be directly selected or input by a player or the like, it can be said that it is highly necessary to back up (store and retain) such information when an unexpected situation such as a power failure occurs. This is because, after the power is restored, it is not possible to manually reset the settings later. By setting such information as a backup target (main control backup information), even if an unforeseen situation such as a power failure occurs during a game, the state of the game machine (the state of the game control) can be properly restored. It becomes possible.

[Sub control main process]
Next, an operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub control unit 90) will be described based on FIGS. 39A to 48. Note that counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM (sub-control RAM) of the sub-control board 90.

  When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on and the input level of the reset signal (see FIG. 5B) becomes high, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 performs the sub control main processing shown in FIG. 39A. Is read out from the ROM of the sub-control board 90 and executed. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, an initialization process described later is performed (S4001). In the initial setting process (S4001), for example, stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting of the sub-control board 90, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (controller for interrupt time), and resetting of various flags, statuses, and counters And so on. As with the game control microcomputer 81 described above, the initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting process (S4001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  Subsequent to the initial setting process (S4001), interrupts are prohibited (S4004), and a random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update processing (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. The random number for effect determination includes a random number for variable effect determination that determines the mode (variable effect pattern) of the effect symbol game effect to be executed, a random number for announcement effect determination that determines the announcement effect, and an effect symbol determination for determining the effect symbol. There are random numbers. The method of updating the random numbers can be the same as the method of updating the random numbers performed by the main control board 80 described above. When updating the random numbers, the random number values may be added not by one but by two.

  The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. The timing may be, for example, when a control signal (start-in ball command) notifying that there is a start-in ball from the main control board 80, or a control signal (notifying the start of change from the main control board 80). This may be when the fluctuation start command is transmitted, when a fluctuation effect pattern described later is determined, or the like. The storage location of the acquired effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

  After the random number seed updating process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in an output buffer (also referred to as a “sub output buffer”) in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board. The command is transmitted to the control board that is the corresponding command transmission destination among the boards 107. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command, based on the received command, generates various effect devices (the first image display device 7, the second image display device 71, the speaker 67, the panel lamp 5, the frame lamp, 66, an effect using the frame movable decorative member 13 and the panel movable decorative member 14).

  Following the command transmission processing (S4006), an interrupt is permitted (S4007), and thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control of various effect images such as effect symbols displayed on each display screen of the first image display device 7 and the second image display device 71, lighting control of various lamps, movable decoration It is possible to perform operation control of members, audio output control from a speaker, and the like.

[Initial setting process]
Next, the initialization process (S4001) performed by the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described. As shown in FIG. 39B, in the initial setting process (S4001), first, interrupts are prohibited (S5001), and a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack area for securing a stack area is performed (S5002). Next, an interrupt setting process for setting an interrupt mode (S5003) and a built-in device setting process for setting various built-in devices such as CTC (counter timer circuit) and PIO (peripheral device interface) are performed (S5004).

  Next, in S5005, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (S5005). As described above, the RAM clear switch (erase operation unit, first operation unit) is provided on the power supply board 109, and the RAM clear switch is pressed together with the power-on operation of turning on the power switch (first operation unit). If it has been operated, it is determined to be ON. In the present embodiment, the determination in S5005 is made based on whether or not the RAM clear command transmitted from the main control board 80 in S3013 is received. When the RAM clear command is received, the RAM clear switch is turned on. It is determined that the RAM clear switch has not been turned ON when it has not been received.

  If it is determined in S5005 that the RAM clear switch is OFF (NO in S5005), that is, if the power switch is turned on (power is turned on) without pressing the RAM clear switch, the power-off flag is turned on. It is determined whether or not there is (S5006). As a result, if it is determined that the power-off flag is ON (YES in S5006), RAM check data is calculated for the backup area (sub-control backup area) of the sub-control RAM (S5007). As in the above-described calculation of the check data of the RAM related to the main control backup area (S3007), the check data of the RAM includes the state of the input port, the value of the power-off flag, and the contents of the area of the sub-control RAM protected at power-off. Is added for each byte, and all bits are inverted to calculate.

  Next, the check data calculated in S5007 is compared with the check data stored in the RAM when the power is turned off, and it is determined whether the check data is normal (S5008). As a result, when it is determined that the check data is normal (YES in S5008), that is, when it is determined that the check data in the RAM calculated in S5007 matches the check data stored when the power is turned off, Since the backup data (sub-control backup information) stored (stored and stored) in the control backup area is normal, the area other than the RAM area (such as the backup area) used when performing the power restoration process is initialized, and the power supply is restored. The effect state (effect design, background image, effect suspension image, effect suspension information, mode status, etc.) at the time of occurrence of the interruption is restored (restored) (S5009). Then, the power-off flag is turned off (S5010), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S5005 that the RAM clear switch is ON (YES in S5005), that is, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch is pressed, or when the power is turned off in S5006 described above. If it is determined that the flag is not ON (is OFF) (NO in S5006), or if it is determined that the check data in the RAM is not normal (abnormal) in S5008 (NO in S5008), The entire area of the control RAM (including the backup area) is initialized to erase the stored contents (S5011), and a RAM clear notification process is performed (S5012), and this process ends.

  In the RAM clear notification process (S5012), RAM clear notification for notifying to the outside that RAM (storage means) has been initialized (RAM clear) has been performed. In the present embodiment, a sound effect and a message sound (also referred to as “RAM clear notification sound”) indicating that the RAM clear has been performed are output from the speaker 67, and a message image (“RAM clear notification image”) indicating that is output. ) Is displayed on the first image display device 7 (display screen 7a), thereby performing RAM clear notification. When executing the RAM clear notification, a sound signal based on the acoustic data of the RAM clear notification sound is output to the voice control board 106, and a command for displaying the RAM clear notification image is transmitted to the image control board 100. I do. Note that the form of the RAM clear notification is not limited to the present embodiment, and it is also possible to use a lamp (electric decoration) such as a board lamp or a frame lamp, for example.

  In the RAM clear notification process (S5012), a notification timer for measuring the execution time of the RAM clear notification is set, and the operation of the timer is started. A RAM clear notification flag indicating that the program is being executed is turned ON. In the present embodiment, the RAM clear notification is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), and the notification time is measured by a notification timer. The effect control microcomputer 91 terminates the RAM clear notification and turns off the RAM clear notification flag when the time (notification time) measured by the notification timer reaches a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) after the start of the RAM clear notification. To Further, the operation of the notification timer is terminated and the timer is cleared to zero.

  Further, in the RAM clear notification process (S5012), when executing the RAM clear notification, a predetermined explanatory image 1002 indicating that it is possible to set operating conditions (production conditions) related to predetermined production components (production units). Is displayed on the display screen 7a together with the RAM clear notification image 1001 (see FIG. 50). The display of the explanation image 1002 (explanation display) is performed by transmitting a command instructing the display to the image control board 100.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured such that the operating conditions of the effect parts (effect unit) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be set by a manager of the game hall or a player. The RAM clear is executed when the RAM clear switch is pressed (ON) when the power is turned on. The RAM clear switch is provided on the power supply board 109 and can be operated from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It has been. For this reason, the operating conditions that can be set by the manager of the game hall and the like can be set when the RAM is cleared (when the RAM clear switch is pressed when the power is turned on). In order to enable the setting, it is necessary to operate the effect button 63 in a predetermined operation mode during the RAM clear notification. That is, when the effect button 63 is operated in a predetermined operation mode within a predetermined period (until the RAM clear notification ends) after the RAM clear switch is determined to be ON, a predetermined effect component (effect unit) ) Can be set. The explanation image 1002 is an image having contents indicating that the operation mode and the operation condition can be set by operating the effect button 63 according to the operation mode. The administrator or the like can recognize through the display (explanation display) of the explanation image 1002 that the operating conditions relating to a predetermined effect part (effect part) can be set. The display of the explanation image 1002 (explanatory display) and the setting of the operation condition (condition setting means) related to the effect component (effect part) will be described later.

  Thus, similarly to the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81), when the power switch is turned on while pressing the RAM clear switch in the sub control board 90 (production control microcomputer 91), The RAM area including the backup area is initialized and the stored contents are erased (S5011). On the other hand, if the power switch is turned on without pressing the RAM clear switch, the power interruption is performed based on the sub-control backup information when the power supply is started (restarted) in step S5009. It is possible to restore the state (control state of the effect control microcomputer 91).

  Note that the processing of S5005 by the effect control microcomputer 91 functions as first operation detecting means capable of detecting an operation (pressing operation) by the RAM clear switch (first operation unit). The sub-control RAM (storage means) functions as an erasing means for erasing the stored contents, and the process of S5012 is performed by the RAMs (storage means) of the main control board 80, the sub-control board 90, and the payout control board 110. It functions as a notifying means (initializing notifying means) for notifying that the stored contents have been erased. In the process of S5012, the display (explanation display) of the explanation image indicating the operation mode (predetermined operation) of the effect button 63 (second operation unit) is performed during the RAM clear notification period (when the pressing operation of the RAM clear switch is detected). (Within a predetermined period of time).

[Reception interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 40, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is input to the external INT input of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not an input has been made to the unit (S4101). If it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4102), and the process is terminated. . This reception interruption processing (S4008) is processing executed prior to other interruption processing (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed each time an interrupt pulse having a period of 2 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), first, switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d and an operation lever detection switch described later. An input process is performed (S4201).

  Next, in S4202, a lamp data output process for outputting lamp data created by a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4202). In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamps such as the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are turned on and off in a predetermined light emitting mode mainly in accordance with the execution of various effects such as a variable effect and a notice effect. In this case, lamp data corresponding to the light emission mode is output.

  Next, in S4203, a drive data output process of outputting drive data created by a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4203). In the drive data output process (S4203), the frame movable decorative member 13 and the panel movable decorative member 14 are mainly driven (operated) in accordance with execution of various effects such as a variable effect and a notice effect. ), Drive data corresponding to the drive mode is output.

  Next, in S4204, watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204), and this processing ends.

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed each time an interrupt pulse having a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 42, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), a received command analysis process (S4302), an effect condition setting process (S4303), an RTC effect related process (S4304), and an RTC effect stop selection process (S4305), which will be described later. I do. Next, a switch status acquisition process of storing the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt process as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is performed (S4306), and the switch stored in the switch status acquisition process is executed. A switch process for setting display contents and the like of the display screen 7a based on the data is performed (S4307). Thereafter, lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) is created, and drive data (data for controlling the operation of the frame movable decorative member 13 and the panel movable decorative member 14) is created. Other processing such as updating the effect determination random number is executed (S4308).

[Receive command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 43, in the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not a start ball entry command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4395), and it is determined that a start ball entry command has not been received. If it has been performed (NO in S4395), the process proceeds to S4401, and if it is determined that the start entry command has been received (YES in S4395), the effect pending information storage process (S4400) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4401. . The effect hold information storage processing (S4400) is a process for storing various information (preliminary judgment result, jackpot type determination disturbance) included in the start ball entry command (special figure 1 start ball input command or special figure 2 start ball input command) received in S4395. The game information such as a numerical value, a fluctuation pattern random number value, etc.) is determined according to the type of the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) and the number of special figure reserved balls at the time of transmitting and receiving the starting ball entry command (when generating the command). Are stored in a predetermined effect suspension information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in a shift memory format. For example, if the received start ball entry command is a special figure 1 start ball entry command corresponding to the reserved ball number “4” of the special figure 1, the pre-judgment result or hit type included in the special figure 1 start ball entry command And the like are stored as special figure 1 effect suspension information in an area corresponding to the number of reservations 4 in the special figure 1 effect suspension information storage area. The effect holding information thus stored is used for executing various effects such as a variable effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later.

  The effect suspension information stored in the effect suspension information storage area is sequentially deleted from the one corresponding to the special figure suspension as the special figure reservation is exhausted. That is, the special figure 1 effect suspension information stored in the special figure 1 effect suspension information storage area is sequentially deleted from the first effect suspend information corresponding to the special figure 1 suspension as the special figure 1 suspension is consumed. Similarly, the special figure 2 effect suspension information stored in the special figure 2 effect suspension information storage area is sequentially deleted from the second effect suspend information corresponding to the special figure 2 suspension as the special figure 2 suspension is consumed. . At this time, if other effect suspend information is stored in the effect suspend information storage area even after the effect suspend information is deleted, the storage location of the other effect suspend information is shifted down by one. As described above, the storage contents (effect hold information) of the effect hold information storage area in the sub-control board 90 are stored in the special figure hold storage section (first special figure hold storage section, This is the same as the storage content (acquisition information) of the second special figure suspension storage unit). From this, it can be said that the effect suspension information storage area of the sub-control board 90 is also “acquired information storage means”. In addition, the special figure 1 effect suspension information storage area and the special figure 2 effect suspension information storage area are also referred to as a “first preliminary determination information storage unit” and a “second preliminary determination information storage unit”, respectively. Also referred to as "information storage means."

  Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it is determined that a fluctuation start command has been received (YES in S4401), a fluctuation effect start process (described later) ( S4402) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4406. If it is determined that the variation start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the variation effect start process.

  In S4406, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406). If it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4406), a fluctuation effect ending process is performed (S4407). In the variable effect ending process (S4407), a variable effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variable effect is set in the sub output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 stops and displays the variable design effect 8 and sets the variable effect (effect design). (Game effects). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4406 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4406), the flow shifts to the processing in S4408 without performing the fluctuation effect ending processing. In addition, the variable effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol.

  Subsequently, in S4408, it is determined whether or not a big hit game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). Here, the jackpot game-related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 when executing the jackpot game, and in the present embodiment, an opening command transmitted at the start of the jackpot game (occurrence of a jackpot), The round start command transmitted at the start of the round, the round end command transmitted at the end of the round, and the ending command transmitted at the end of the big hit game are applicable. In S4408, it is determined whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands has been received. If the command has been received (YES in S4408), a jackpot game-related effect processing (S4409) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4412. If it has not been received (NO in S4408), the process shifts to S4412 without performing the jackpot game-related effect processing (S4409).

  In the jackpot game-related effect processing (S4409), for example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command designating an opening effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer. If the command is a round start command, a round effect command that specifies a round effect according to the round specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer. An ending effect command designating an ending effect according to the type is set in the sub output buffer. When the various effect commands related to the set jackpot are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 immediately determines the progress of the jackpot game based on the received command. An effect related to the big hit game, such as the opening effect and the round effect, is executed on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 44, in S4412, it is determined whether or not the first V passing command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4412). If it is determined that the first V passing command has been received (YES in S4412). ), The V-pass notification command is set in the sub output buffer (4413), and the flow shifts to the step S4414. The first V passage command is a command for notifying the sub control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the specific area sensor 39a has detected a game ball during the V effective period in the 15R first and fifth big hits. . When the V-pass notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like in the command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 reads out predetermined image information from the ROM of the image control board 100. In addition, characters such as “V Pass!” Are displayed on the display screen 7 a of the first image display device 7. As a result, the player is notified that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 and the game state after the end of the big hit game is in the high probability state. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4412 that the first V-pass command has not been received (NO in S4412), the process shifts to S4414 without setting the V-pass notification command.

  Displaying the character “V pass!” Is one of the V pass notification modes, and other display contents (for example, displaying an object image imitating the character “V”, and displaying “Variable GET”) For example, characters may be displayed) to notify the V passing. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the game state after the running big hit game (special game) becomes a high probability state. Alternatively, the V-pass may be notified by displaying characters such as "V-pass!" On the display screen 71a of the second image display device 71.

  Subsequently, in S4414, it is determined whether or not the second V passing command (set in S2406) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4414), and if it is determined that the second V passing command has not been received (NO in S4414). Then, the process shifts to the process of S4415, and it is determined whether or not the third V passing command is received (S4415). If it is determined in S4414 that the second V-pass command has been received (YES in S4414), and if it is determined in S4415 that a third V-pass command has been received (YES in S4415), the V-pass non-notification command The content is set in the output buffer (S4416), and the flow shifts to the process of S4417. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4415 that the third V passing command has not been received (NO in S4415), that is, if neither the second V passing command nor the third V passing command has been received, the V passing non-notification command Without setting, the process proceeds to S4417.

  Here, the second V passing command is a command for notifying the sub control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the specific area sensor 39a has detected a game ball during the V effective period in the 2R fourth big hit. The third V passage command is a command for notifying the sub control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the specific area sensor 39a has detected a game ball during a V invalid period such as a small hit.

  When the V passage non-notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 or the like in the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays “V passage!” On the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7. Is displayed without displaying a character indicating that V has passed (that is, a screen having no notification of V passing). In other words, the V-pass non-notification mode is set. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 at the 2R fourth big hit or the small hit, the fact is not notified to the player.

  The command to be set in the above-described specific area sensor detection processing (S208) may be only the first V passing command, and the second V passing command or the third V passing command may not be set. In this case, in the received command analysis processing (S4302), the above-described S4414 to S4416 are not executed. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player only when V passes during the V valid period in the 15R first and fifth big hits. That is, when the effect for informing the V passage is not executed, the command (the V non-informing command) need not be set. However, when the command is set and the image control board 100 is controlled based on the command as in the present embodiment, the stability of the image control can be increased.

  Finally, the process of S4417 is performed, and this process ends. In S4417, as other processing, processing based on other received commands (for example, a normal symbol fluctuation start command, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command, etc.) except for the above-mentioned various commands is performed (S4417).

[Variation effect start processing]
Next, the variable effect start processing (S4402) executed in the received command analysis processing (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, in the variable effect start processing (S4402), first, an effect determination random number process for acquiring various effect determination random numbers such as a variable effect determination random number, a preview effect determination random number, and a design symbol determination random number is performed. Perform (S4501). In the present embodiment, the process of S4501 is performed at the timing when the change start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is obtained from each random number. Based on the obtained value (acquisition information), the mode of the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) to be executed, the mode of the notice effect (including the presence or absence of the notice effect), the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined.

  Next, in S4502, the fluctuation start command received in S4401 is analyzed (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating a variation pattern) for designating the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection processing of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P24) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current game state, the result of the special symbol hit determination, and the symbol for designating the hit type. Information and the like are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are commands corresponding to the first special symbol and commands corresponding to the second special symbol, the variation pattern designation command is analyzed to analyze the variation pattern designation command, so that the effect pattern game effect to be started this time is started. It is possible to determine whether (effect display of variation of the design symbol) is related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. Note that these fluctuation pattern information, game state information, symbol information, and the like can be used in processes other than the fluctuation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

  Next, in S4503, the current mode status is referred to (S4503). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. The mode status is one of values from “1” to “5”, and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E. Here, the production mode defines the mode (form, specification, etc.) of the game production, and if the production mode is different, a part or all of the production mode of the game production such as a notice production or a reach production is different. It is said. More specifically, by changing the images displayed on the image display device such as characters, items, and backgrounds appearing in the effect design game effect (fluctuating effect) depending on the effect mode, the effect pattern effect game effect is performed according to the effect mode. It can be performed in. When a plurality of game effects (notification effects, reach effects, and the like) are provided, different game effects may be executable depending on the effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode A (mode status 1) is executed when controlled to the low-accuracy low base state, and the effect mode B (mode status 2) is controlled when the effect mode is controlled to the low-accuracy high base state. This is executed when the effect mode C (mode status 3) is controlled to the high-accuracy high base state. Therefore, by checking which of the effect modes is A to C, the player can grasp the current game state. Further, the effect mode D (mode status 4) and the effect mode E (mode status 5) are executed when controlled to the high-accuracy low base state or the low-accuracy low base state. Therefore, when the effect mode is D or E, even if the player checks the effect mode, the player grasps whether the probability state of the special symbol hit determination is the high probability state or the low probability state (normal state). It is difficult to do. In this sense, the effect modes D and E can be said to be stochastic non-notification modes.

  In the present embodiment, after the big hit game related to the 15R first big hit and the 15R fifth big hit is completed, the effect mode is set. After the big hit game related to the 15R third big hit is completed, the effect mode is set to the effect mode A. After the big hit game related to the 2R fourth big hit and the small hit game related to the first small hit and the second small hit are finished, the effect is produced. The mode becomes D or E.

  Next, in S4504, a variable effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining a variable effect execution pattern (also referred to as a “variable effect pattern”) by the image display devices 7, 71, the board lamp 5, the movable decorative members 13, 14, and the like is set. Yes (S4504). Specifically, a variable effect pattern determination table to be used is set based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the variable pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80. For example, when the fluctuation pattern information specified by the received fluctuation pattern specification command is “P1 (fluctuation pattern P1)” (see FIG. 9), the fluctuation effect pattern determination table may be used as a fluctuation effect pattern determination table. A fluctuation effect pattern determination table is set. In the present embodiment, since a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect modes (mode status) are stored in advance in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, in S4504, from among these variable effect pattern determination tables, A table corresponding to the mode status (current production mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set. The variable effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining a change mode of an effect symbol (a mode of an effect symbol game effect), and a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables are stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. I have. In S4504, one of the plurality of fluctuation effect pattern determination tables is set.

  Next, in S4505, based on the random number for fluctuation effect determination acquired in S4501 and the fluctuation effect pattern determination table set in S4504, a fluctuation effect pattern suitable for the specified fluctuation pattern is selected and set (S4505). As the fluctuating effect pattern, a fluctuating mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is set. Thereby, in the effect design game effect (fluctuating effect), when performing a reach effect (effect design game effect with reach) or when performing a character effect performed using a specific character (character effect design game effect), A case where a reach effect or a character effect is not executed (a no-reach effect symbol game effect) or the like is determined.

  Here, the reach effect is, for example, as a display mode of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol hit determination indicates a big hit, all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are the same (Zoro eyes). (A big hit mode, a specific mode), two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, the first and second symbols in the stop order) constitute the big hit mode. Stop display (temporary stop) at the symbol to be performed, and the remaining one effect symbol (for example, the last (third) symbol in the stop order) continues to fluctuate, and the remaining one effect symbol completes the big hit mode. This is an effect that indicates whether or not the pattern is stopped and displayed. After the start of the variable display, of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8C whose stop order is the first and second stop symbols constitute the big hit mode (this embodiment). Stopping (temporary stop) at the same figure in the example) is also referred to as “reach established”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, super Reach C, character effects, and the like are set, and in S4505, based on the fluctuation effect pattern determination table, which of these effects is performed, or these effects are not performed (this is also referred to as “normal fluctuation”). ) Is determined. Then, in the case where the effect design game effect with reach is executed, any of the reach effects is set based on the fluctuation pattern designation command and the fluctuation effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super-reach effect (any of SP reach A to C) is executed as the effect symbol game effect, compared to the case where the normal reach effect (any of reach A to C) is executed. , It is set to increase the possibility of a big hit. In other words, it can be said that the super reach effect is a game effect having a higher jackpot reliability (expected degree of the jackpot) than the normal reach effect. The super reach effect (SP reach effect) is performed via the normal reach effect after the reach is established. In addition, the SP reach production includes a development production in which the reach production is continued during the reach production, and the reach production is continued (developed) (also referred to as “developed SP reach”), and a development production that does not include the development production (“ Normal SP reach), and the advanced SP reach is set so that the jackpot reliability is higher than that of the normal SP reach.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is set (executed) mainly when a fluctuation pattern designation command that designates a fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a fluctuation time of 30000 ms or more is received. That is, the presence or absence of the reach effect is determined by the selection of the special symbol variation pattern performed in the main control unit 80 (the game control microcomputer 81). "And a" reach-free variation pattern ".

  In this embodiment, as described above, “evolved SP reach” and “normal SP reach” are provided as super reach effects (SP reach A to C). "Development SP reach with frame movable" in which the movable decorative member 13 is driven (operated), "Development SP reach with panel movable" in which the panel movable decorative member 14 is driven (operated), the frame movable decorative member 13 and the panel movable decoration "Development SP reach with frame movable" in which both members 14 are driven (operated) and "Development SP reach without movable" in which neither frame movable decorative member 13 or panel movable decorative member 14 is driven (operate) Is provided. The development SP reach with the frame board movable is considered to have the highest jackpot reliability. Hereinafter, the development SP reach with the frame movable, the board movable SP development, and the non-movable development SP reach have the lower jackpot reliability. It has been.

  In the present embodiment, the timing at which the movable decorative member in the initial state is driven (operated) (start timing of the rendering operation) is “SP reach” in the “frame movable advanced SP reach” and the “panel movable advanced SP reach”. It is the timing at which the reach production is continued (developed) by further pretending to be off in the production (start timing of the development production). On the other hand, after the frame movable decorative member 13 (the production movable body 13b) is driven (operated) to be in the operating state, the return operation of driving the production movable body 13b to the initial position (origin) is performed by the SP reach. Is performed at the end of the fluctuation effect (fluctuation display of the effect symbol) accompanied by. After the movable board decorative member 14 is driven (operated) and appears on the near side of the display screen 71a, the return operation of driving the movable board decorative member 14 to the initial position (origin) is performed by the SP reach. It is performed immediately after the development stage (after the start of the development stage). This is for making it easy to visually recognize the content of the development effect displayed on the display screen.

  Further, in the “frame board movable and development SP reach”, the timing at which the frame movable decorative member 13 is driven (operated) is different from the timing at which the panel movable decorative member 14 is driven (operated). That is, a specification in which the frame movable decorative member 13 and the panel movable decorative member 14 do not perform an effect operation (movement from the initial position to the operating position) at the same time, that is, a frame movable effect (frame effect operation) and a panel movable operation. The production (board production operation) does not take place at the same time. This is to ensure that the effect of the operation of each movable decorative member can be sufficiently exhibited. Another object of the present invention is to prevent the load applied to the drive source of the movable decorative member from becoming excessively large, thereby preventing the drive source from being damaged or broken. Further, it is to minimize the time when the power consumption (drive power) of various electric components provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes excessive.

  In S4505, a variable effect pattern (reach effect pattern) including the reach effect described above can be selected (set). In S4505, the lamps (LEDs) such as the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are illuminated in a light emission mode according to the variable effect pattern set in S4505 (that is, the selected variable effect pattern). For this reason, lamp data for fluctuation effect is created and stored in a RAM (lamp data output buffer) of the sub-control board 90 as lamp data for 2 ms timer interrupt processing. The stored lamp data is output by the lamp data output processing (S4202) at a timing according to the variable effect pattern, so that the drive (light emission) control of the board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the like is synchronized with the progress of the variable effect. Done.

  Further, in S4505, when the variation effect pattern set in S4505 is a pattern including the drive (operation) of the movable decorative member (the frame movable decorative member 13, the board movable decorative member 14), the drive (operation) is performed in the variable effect. The drive data for the variable effect of the movable decoration member is created and stored in the RAM (drive data output buffer) of the sub-control board 90 as drive data for 2 ms timer interrupt processing. The stored drive data is output by the drive data output process (S4203) at a timing according to the variable effect pattern, so that the drive (operation) control of the movable decorative member is performed in accordance with the progress of the variable effect.

  In the present embodiment, the operating conditions (driving conditions) of the staging components (staging unit) included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are configured to be set by a manager of the game hall or a player. The operation conditions that can be set include the conditions relating to the effect by the movable frame decorative member 13 (movable effect of the frame), the conditions relating to the effect (light effect) by the lamps of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66, the effect by the image display device (display effect). ) As well as conditions related to the production (sound production) by the speaker 67, and the condition that the manager or the like can set (the player cannot set in principle) (also referred to as “first operation condition”) It is classified into a condition that can be set (also referred to as a “second operation condition”). Therefore, in S4505, a variable effect pattern is selected (set) according to the set operating conditions.

  For example, “operation (drive) of the frame movable decorative member 13” can be set as a condition relating to the frame movable effect, and when the condition is set to “no operation”, in S4505, the frame movable decoration Does not select (set) the variation effect pattern of “Development SP reach with frame movable” or “Development SP reach with frame movable” including the operation of the member 13, and instead includes the operation of the frame movable decorative member 13 Selects (sets) a "frame movement-free fluctuation effect pattern" having the same degree of jackpot reliability. The “frame-movable non-moving effect pattern” is provided in advance as an alternative effect pattern that can be selected (set) only when “no operation” is set as the operating condition of the frame-movable decorative member 13. The “movement effect pattern with no frame movement” includes a pattern that includes the operation of the board movable decorative member 14 and a pattern that does not.

  In the present embodiment, similarly, the lamps, the image display device, and the speaker are configured to operate (drive) according to the set operation conditions. An effect condition setting process (S4303) is provided as a control process related to the setting of the operation condition of the effect component (effect unit) (condition setting means). The effect condition setting process (S4303) will be described later.

  In S4505, an effect symbol (also referred to as a “stop effect symbol”) to be stopped and displayed is determined based on the effect symbol determination random number acquired in S4501 and a stop symbol determination table (not shown), and set. The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the game effect is an odd symbol such as “777” when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 15R first / fifth big hit (that is, the planned V hit). In the case of the 15R second, third, and sixth big hits (that is, the planned non-V passing big hits), the pattern is an even-numbered pattern such as "666". In addition, when there is a reach, the one effect design is different from other effect designs among three effect designs such as "787", and when there is no reach, three effects such as "635" are provided. At least one effect symbol among the symbols is selected to be different from the other effect symbols. Further, in the case of the 2R fourth big hit or the small hit, a predetermined chance such as “135” or a special symbol such as “3 ☆ 3” may be stopped and displayed. That is, the same effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the time of the 2R fourth big hit and at the time of the small hit. For this reason, the player cannot determine whether a 2R fourth big hit or a small hit has occurred simply by checking the effect symbols stopped and displayed. Note that the above-described stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 (display result of the fluctuation display) is an example, and what to stop and display as the stop effect symbol according to the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination can be appropriately changed.

  Next, in S4506, a notice effect setting process related to the setting of the notice effect is performed (S4506). In the present embodiment, various announcement effects, such as an announcement effect based on a result of the preliminary determination (preliminary advance notice) and an announcement effect relating to the current special figure fluctuation display (variation effect) (the fluctuation announcement), can be executed. Therefore, in S4506, the execution pattern (notification effect pattern) of the notification effect including whether or not to execute each notification effect (whether or not to execute) is set. Specifically, based on the announcement effect determination random number acquired in S4501, the announcement determination table stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, the storage contents of the effect suspension information storage area (effect suspension information), etc., the announcement effect pattern Is determined and set, including whether or not a notice effect is performed.

  Next, in S4507, a variable effect start command for starting an effect symbol game effect (variable display of the effect symbol 8, reach effect, notice effect, etc.) based on the variable effect pattern set in S4505 and the notice effect pattern set in S4506. Is set in the sub output buffer (S4507), and the variable effect start processing ends. When the variable effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 sets the variable effect pattern specified based on the variable effect start command, ie, S4505. Predetermined fluctuating effect image data corresponding to the fluctuating effect pattern set in the above, a notice effect pattern specified based on the fluctuating effect start command, that is, a predetermined notice effect image corresponding to the notice effect pattern set in S4506 The data is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the display of the variable effect image (variable effect) and the display of the preview image (notice effect) based on the read image data are executed on the display screen of the image display device. Further, a fluctuation display (blinking display) using two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed. Note that the variable effect image is an effect image that forms a variable effect such as a variable display of the effect design 8 and various reach effects. The effect control microcomputer 91 (sub-control unit) and the image control microcomputer 101 (image control unit) that display the fluctuation effect image and perform control relating to the execution of the fluctuation effect can be said to function as fluctuation effect execution means.

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In this embodiment, as described above, the operating condition (production condition) of the production component (production unit) is configured to be set by the manager of the game hall or the player. As first operation conditions that can be set by an administrator or the like, conditions relating to “eco mode”, “frame gimmick”, and “RTC effect” are provided.

  The “eco mode” is a power saving mode (power saving function) in which the power consumption related to the operation of the effect component is suppressed as compared with a normal case, and ON / OFF can be set for the eco mode. When the eco mode is set to “ON”, for example, the demonstration effect while waiting for a customer is not executed, or the brightness (brightness) of the display screens 7 a and 71 a of the liquid crystal display device constituting the image display device is lower than usual. May be lowered, the luminance (brightness) of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 may be lower than usual, or the output volume of the speaker 67 may be lower than usual. On the other hand, when the eco mode is set to “OFF”, a demonstration effect while waiting for a customer can be executed, the brightness (brightness) of the display screens 7 a and 71 a is set to a normal setting, The brightness (brightness) of the frame lamp 66 and the frame lamp 66 are set as normal, and the output volume of the speaker 67 is set as normal. That is, the “eco mode” as the first operation condition is an operation condition relating to the image display device, the lamps, and the speaker.

  The “frame gimmick” is a frame movable effect in which the frame movable decorative member 13 operates, and ON / OFF can be set for the frame gimmick (frame movable effect). When the frame gimmick is set to “ON”, an effect pattern including an operation of the frame movable decorative member 13 such as the “frame movable and developed SP reach” and the “frame movable and developed SP reach” (“frame movable effect pattern”) ) Can be selected (set) (frame movable mode), and an effect based on the frame movable effect pattern can be executed. On the other hand, when the frame gimmick is set to “OFF”, the frame movable effect pattern is not selected (set) (frame no motion mode), and the effect based on the frame movable effect pattern cannot be executed. That is, “frame gimmick” as the first operation condition is an operation condition related to the frame movable decorative member 13.

  The “RTC effect” is a special effect (special effect) executed based on the result of the time measurement by the RTC 92, and the execution interval (period) and non-execution of the RTC effect can be set. The RTC effect (special effect) is executed (started) every time the RTC 92 measures a predetermined time. In the present embodiment, the execution intervals (cycle) are “60 minutes”, “120 minutes”, and “120 minutes”. 180 minutes ". Note that the execution interval of the RTC effect is not limited to the interval (time) shown in the present embodiment, but can be arbitrarily determined. Further, a setting (OFF setting) in which the RTC effect is not executed (is not generated) is also possible. In the “RTC effect”, mainly an image dedicated to the RTC effect (also referred to as an “RTC effect image” or a “special effect image”) is displayed on at least the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7 and the RTC effect exclusive. Sound effect (also referred to as “RTC effect sound” or “special effect sound”) is output from the speaker 67. That is, the “RTC effect” as the first operation condition is an operation condition (special effect condition, first special effect condition) related to the image display device and the speaker.

  In addition, conditions relating to “volume”, “screen brightness”, and “lamp brightness” are provided as second operation conditions that can be set by the player. "Volume" refers to the output volume of the speaker 67, "Screen brightness" refers to the brightness of the display screens 7a and 71a of the liquid crystal display device constituting the image display device, and "Lamp brightness" refers to , The luminance of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66. In other words, “volume” as the second operating condition is an operating condition for the speaker, “screen brightness” as the second operating condition is an operating condition for the image display device, and “lamp brightness” is lamps. Operating conditions according to the above.

  In the present embodiment, the first operation condition that can be set by the manager or the like is three conditions relating to “eco mode”, “frame gimmick”, and “RTC effect”, and the second operation condition that can be set by the player is Although there are three conditions relating to “volume”, “screen brightness” and “lamp brightness”, the content, type, number, and the like of these conditions are not limited to the present embodiment, and can be arbitrarily determined. It is.

  As a process related to the setting of the first operation condition and the second operation condition, the effect control microcomputer 91 is configured to execute the effect condition setting process (S4303) in the above-described 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010). ing. As shown in FIG. 46A and FIG. 46B, the rendering condition setting process (S4303) includes a process related to the setting of the first operating condition (S6001 to S6013) and a process related to the setting of the second operating condition (S6014 to S6026). Is distinguished.

  In the rendering condition setting process (S4303), first, as shown in FIG. 46A, it is determined whether the first operation condition setting flag is OFF (S6001), and it is determined that the first operating condition setting flag is not OFF (ON) (S6001). NO), and the process proceeds to S6006 described below. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first operation condition setting flag is OFF (YES in S6001), it is determined whether the RAM clear notification flag is ON (S6002).

  Here, the first operation condition setting flag is a screen for performing a setting relating to any one of the “eco mode”, the “frame gimmick”, and the “RTC effect” as the first operation condition described above. 7 (display screen 7a), that is, a flag indicating that the first operation condition is being set, and is turned on in S6004 described later. Therefore, if the first operation condition setting flag is OFF (YES in S6001), it means that the first operation condition is not being set, and in this case, the process of S6002 is performed. On the other hand, if the first operating condition setting flag is not OFF (NO in S6001), that is, if the first operating condition setting flag is ON, it means that the first operating condition is being set. In order to proceed with the process relating to the setting of one operation condition, the process of S6006 and thereafter, which will be described later, is performed.

  The RAM clear notification flag is a flag that is turned on when the RAM clear notification is executed (started) in the above-described RAM clear notification process (S5012), and is turned off when the RAM clear notification ends (elapse of the RAM clear notification period). is there. As described above, in the present embodiment, the RAM clear notification is executed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). Therefore, until the predetermined time elapses, that is, during the RAM clear notification execution period. During the RAM clear notification period, the RAM clear notification flag is ON.

  If it is determined in S6002 that the RAM clear notification flag is not ON (is OFF) (NO in S6002), the process shifts to the process of S6014 described below without performing the processes of S6003 and thereafter, and is determined to be ON. (YES in S6002), it is determined whether or not a predetermined operation for enabling setting of the first operation condition is detected (S6003). If it is determined that the predetermined operation has not been detected (NO in S6003), the process proceeds to S6014 described below, and if it is determined that the predetermined operation has been detected (YES in S6003), the first operation condition setting flag is set. It is turned ON (S6004), and the display processing of the administrator setting menu screen 1005 (see FIG. 51) is performed (S6005). Specifically, a command instructing display of the administrator setting menu screen 1005 is set in the sub output buffer (S6005). When the set command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 reads out image data corresponding to the received command from the ROM of the image control board 100, and An administrator setting menu screen 1005 shown in FIG. 51 is displayed on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7 based on the read image data. As described above, when the predetermined operation by the effect button 63 is detected by the effect button detection switch (second operation detecting means) during the RAM clear notification period, the administrator setting menu screen 1005 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the first operation is performed. The condition can be set.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the predetermined operation for enabling the setting of the first operation condition (for displaying the administrator setting menu screen 1005 on the display screen 7a) is performed by moving the second effect button 63b rightward (clockwise). The first effect button 63a is pressed while rotating in the (rotational direction). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 50, during the RAM clear notification period, the display screen 7a on which the RAM clear notification image 1001 is displayed includes a "rotation operation of the second effect button 63b in the right direction (clockwise direction)". And an explanation image 1002 indicating that the administrator setting menu screen 1005 is displayed (the first operation condition can be set) by "Press operation of the first effect button 63a". Therefore, when the administrator or the like performs the RAM clear by pressing the RAM clear switch at the same time as turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the explanation image 1002 displayed together with the RAM clear notification image 1001 is displayed along with the RAM clear. It is possible to know the operation mode of the effect button 63 for enabling the first operation condition to be set (predetermined operation using the effect button 63).

  The predetermined operation for enabling the setting of the first operation condition may not be in the form shown in the present embodiment. For example, the first operation button 63a is repeatedly pressed a predetermined number of times (for example, five times or more). "Continuous tapping operation"; "Long press operation" that keeps pressing the first effect button 63a for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds or more); Various operation modes such as "pulling operation" can be adopted.

  The RAM clear notification image 1001 and the explanation image 1002 are displayed during the RAM clear notification period, and are deleted from the display screen 7a after the RAM clear notification period (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Accordingly, in the present embodiment, during the RAM clear notification period, the timer screen 1003 indicating the remaining time until the end of the RAM clear notification is displayed on the display screen 7a together with the RAM clear notification image 1001 and the explanation image 1002 ( See FIG. 50). The remaining time indicated by the timer image 1003 is based on time counting by the above-described notification timer which starts operation when the RAM clear notification is executed (started) by the above-described RAM clear notification process (S5012), and is counted down. Is displayed. Accordingly, the administrator or the like can know the remaining time until the end of the RAM clear notification, that is, the remaining time before the first operation condition can be set, through the timer image 1003.

  Subsequent to S6005, processing relating to setting of conditions relating to an item selected from the administrator setting menu screen 1005 is performed (S6006 to S6009). As described above, in the present embodiment, the conditions relating to the “eco mode”, the “frame gimmick”, and the “RTC effect” can be set as the first operation conditions. In response to this, as shown in FIG. 51, the administrator setting menu screen 1005 displays three items of “eco mode setting”, “frame gimmick setting”, and “RTC effect setting”. Further, on the administrator setting menu screen 1005, an item of "end" for instructing termination (erasing) of the display of the menu screen 1005 and a cursor 1100 indicating the selected item are displayed. By default, the cursor 1100 is displayed at the position of “eco mode setting”.

  Here, in the present embodiment, separately from the effect button 63, an operation lever (not shown) for inputting an operation signal to the sub-control board 90 is provided around the upper plate of the front frame 51 (for example, the upper left surface of the upper plate 61). ), So that the user can operate the operation lever to perform an input related to selection or determination of an item. The operation lever can be tilted in four directions of front, rear, left and right. Further, a push-type push button (also referred to as a “lever button”) is provided on the top (top surface) of the operation lever. For this reason, the configuration is such that selection input of setting items and setting contents (operating conditions) is performed by tilting the operation lever, and the determination input can be performed by pressing the lever button. The operation lever (including the lever button) having such a configuration functions as an operation unit (second operation unit) provided to be operable from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, as with the effect button 63.

  In addition to the first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d (see FIG. 5A), an operation lever detection switch (not shown) for detecting operation of the operation lever is connected to the sub-control board 90. ing. The operation lever detection switch is capable of detecting the tilting operation in each of the front, rear, left, and right directions in a distinguishable manner, and is also capable of detecting a pressing operation of a lever button (second operation detecting means). ). Therefore, when the operation lever is tilted or the lever button is pressed, detection signals (a front detection signal, a rear detection signal, a left detection signal, a right detection signal, and a push detection signal) from the corresponding operation lever detection switch are received. ) Is input to the sub-control board 90. The input by the operation lever and the lever button is the same as the setting of the second operation condition described later.

  With such a configuration, when the operation lever is tilted in the front-rear direction while the administrator setting menu screen 1005 is displayed, the cursor 1100 moves up and down on the screen in response to this. Then, when it is determined that the item selection input is performed by pressing the lever button while the cursor 1100 is displayed at any of the positions of “Eco mode setting”, “Frame gimmick setting”, and “RTC effect setting”. (YES in S6006), display processing of an individual setting screen corresponding to the selected item is performed (S6007). More specifically, if the lever button is pressed while the cursor 1100 is displayed at the position of “eco mode setting”, an eco mode setting screen 1006 shown in FIG. 52A is displayed on the display screen 7a. When the lever button is pressed while the cursor 1100 is displayed at the “frame gimmick setting” position, a process of displaying a frame gimmick setting screen 1007 shown in FIG. 52B on the display screen 7a is performed. When the lever button is pressed while the cursor 1100 is displayed at the “RTC effect setting” position, a process of displaying a frame RTC effect setting screen 1008 shown in FIG. 52C on the display screen 7a is performed. Perform (S6007).

  The display of the individual setting screens 1006 to 1008 by the processing of S6007 is performed by setting a command instructing the display of the target setting screen in the sub output buffer, as in the processing of S6005. When the set command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 reads out image data corresponding to the received command from the ROM of the image control board 100, and Any of the individual setting screens 1006 to 1008 shown in FIGS. 52A to 52C is displayed on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7 based on the read image data.

  On the other hand, when the item selection input is not detected in S6006, that is, when it is determined that the item selection input is not performed (NO in S6006), the process proceeds to S6008 without performing the process of S6007.

  Next, in S6008, it is determined whether or not an operation condition determination input has been performed through the individual setting screen displayed on the display screen 7a by the processing of S6006 and S6007 described above (S6008). YES), the determined and input operating condition (first operating condition) is stored (S6009). On each of the individual setting screens 1006 to 1008, a cursor 1200 indicating the selected operating condition (setting content) is displayed, and the operating condition corresponding to the display position of the cursor 1200 is stored. The movement and determination input of the cursor 1200 are performed by operating the operation lever and the lever button, similarly to the item selection input on the administrator setting menu screen 1005. The storage of the operating conditions in S6009 is performed by storing the setting contents on the individual setting screen displayed on the display screen 7a as a latest operating condition in a predetermined storage area (first operating condition setting storage area) of the sub control RAM. (Save).

  Specifically, on the eco mode setting screen 1006 shown in FIG. 52A, two conditions (setting contents) of “ON” and “OFF” are displayed so as to be selectable, and the “ON” and “OFF” A cursor 1200 is displayed at a position corresponding to any of them. By default, the cursor 1200 is displayed at the position of “OFF”. When the operation lever is tilted left and right while the eco mode setting screen 1006 is being displayed, the cursor 1200 moves in the left and right direction in response to this. Then, when it is detected that the lever button is pressed and the determination input of “Eco mode OFF” is performed while the cursor 1200 is displayed at the position of “OFF” (YES in S6008), the operation condition ( The processing for storing the setting contents), that is, the processing for setting the eco mode to “OFF” is performed (S6009). On the other hand, when it is detected that the lever button is pressed and the determination input of “Eco mode ON” is performed with the cursor 1200 displayed at the position of “ON” (YES in S6008), the operation condition ( The processing for storing the setting contents), that is, the processing for setting the eco mode to “ON” is performed (S6009).

  On the frame gimmick setting screen 1007 shown in FIG. 52 (b), two conditions (setting contents) of “ON” and “OFF” are displayed so as to be selectable, and one of the “ON” and “OFF” is displayed. Is displayed at a position corresponding to. By default, the cursor 1200 is displayed at the “ON” position. When the operation lever is tilted left and right while the frame gimmick setting screen 1007 is displayed, the cursor 1200 moves in the left and right direction in response to this. Then, when it is detected that the lever button is pressed and the determination input of “frame gimmick OFF” is performed with the cursor 1200 displayed at the “OFF” position (YES in S6008), the operation condition ( The processing of storing the setting contents), that is, the processing of setting the frame gimmick to “OFF” is performed (S6009). On the other hand, when it is detected that the lever button is pressed and the determination input of “frame gimmick ON” is performed while the cursor 1200 is displayed at the position of “ON” (YES in S6008), the operation condition ( The processing of storing the setting contents), that is, the processing of setting the frame gimmick to “ON” is performed (S6009).

  On the RTC effect setting screen 1008 shown in FIG. 52C, four conditions (setting contents) of “60 minutes”, “120 minutes”, “180 minutes”, and “OFF” are displayed in a selectable manner. A cursor 1200 is displayed at a position corresponding to any one of “60 minutes”, “120 minutes”, “180 minutes”, and “OFF”. By default, the cursor 1200 is displayed at the position of “60 minutes”. When the operation lever is tilted left and right while the RTC effect setting screen 1008 is displayed, the cursor 1200 moves in the left and right direction in response to this. When it is detected that the lever button is pressed and the determination input of “60 minutes” is performed while the cursor 1200 is displayed at the position of “60 minutes” (YES in S6008), the operation condition ( The process of storing the setting contents), that is, the process of setting the execution interval (cycle) of the RTC effect to "60 minutes" is performed (S6009), and the lever 1200 is displayed while the cursor 1200 is displayed at the position of "120 minutes". When it is detected that the button is pressed and the determination input of “120 minutes” is performed (YES in S6008), the processing for storing the operating conditions (setting contents), that is, the execution interval (cycle) of the RTC effect is determined. A process of setting “120 minutes” is performed (S6009), and it is determined that the input of “180 minutes” is performed by pressing the lever button while the cursor 1200 is displayed at the position of “180 minutes”. Inspection Then (YES in S6008), the processing for storing the operating conditions (setting content), i.e., performs the process of setting execution interval of RTC produce a (periodic) to "180 minutes" (S6009). On the other hand, when it is detected that the lever button is pressed and the determination input of “RTC effect OFF” is performed with the cursor 1200 displayed at the “OFF” position (YES in S6008), the operation condition ( The processing for storing the setting contents is performed, that is, the processing for setting the RTC effect to “OFF” is performed (S6009).

  On the other hand, if the determination input of the operating condition has not been detected in S6008 (NO in S6008), the process shifts to S6010 without performing S6009. Note that, with the processing in S6009, the display content of the display screen 7a returns from the individual setting screen to the administrator setting menu screen 1005.

  Next, in S6010, it is determined whether or not an end instruction input for setting the first operating condition (administrator setting) has been performed (S6010). The end instruction is input by pressing the lever button while the cursor 1100 on the administrator setting menu screen 1005 is displayed at the position of “end”. Therefore, in S6010, it is determined whether the cursor 1100 is being displayed at the “end” position and a detection signal of the lever button has been input. As a result, when it is determined that the end instruction has not been input (NO in S6010), the process proceeds to S6014 without performing the processes of S6012 and S6013, and when it is determined that the end instruction has been input (in S6010 YES), the first operation condition setting flag is turned off (S6012), and the administrator setting menu screen 1005 is deleted (S6013).

  The processes from S6001 to S6013 are processes related to the setting of the first operating condition (administrator setting) by the administrator or the like. An administrator or the like presses (turns on) the RAM clear switch when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, and performs a predetermined operation using the effect button 63 within a predetermined period from the operation, thereby providing the gaming machine. Along with the initialization of the RAM (storage means), it becomes possible to set the operating conditions of the effect parts (in this example, “eco mode setting”, “frame gimmick setting”, and “RTC effect setting”). Then, when the manager setting is performed, in the subsequent game, the corresponding production component (production section) operates according to the setting content, that is, the first operation condition.

  Next, processing related to the setting of the second operation condition by the player will be described. As shown in FIG. 46B, in S6014, it is determined whether or not the second operating condition setting flag is OFF (S6014). If it is determined that the second operating condition setting flag is not OFF (ON) (NO in S6014), the process proceeds to S6019 described later. Proceed to processing. On the other hand, it is determined whether or not the setting permission flag is ON (S6015).

  Here, the second operation condition setting flag means that a screen for performing setting relating to any of “volume”, “screen brightness” and “lamp brightness” as the above-mentioned second operation condition is displayed in the first image. This flag indicates that the image is being displayed on the device 7 (display screen 7a), that is, the second operation condition is being set, and is turned on in S6017 described later. Therefore, if the second operation condition setting flag is OFF (YES in S6014), it means that the second operation condition is not being set, and in this case, the process of S6015 is performed. On the other hand, if the second operation condition setting flag is not OFF (NO in S6014), that is, if the second operation condition setting flag is ON, it means that the second operation condition is being set, and in this case, the second operation condition is set. (2) In order to proceed with the processing relating to the setting of the operating condition, the processing of S6019 and later described later is performed.

  The setting permission flag is a flag indicating that the second operation condition can be set, and ON / OFF is set by the effect control microcomputer 91. In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in operation, that is, the initial setting process (S101, S4001) is completed and the game is ready to be played, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed on the second image display device 71 (display screen 71a). When the image display related to the fluctuation effect and the notice effect is not performed, the setting permission flag is turned ON, and the second operation condition can be set. The time when the setting permission flag is ON (the time when the second operation condition can be set) is also referred to as “setting permission period” or “setting permission state”. On the other hand, when an image display (effect display) relating to the variable effect or the notice effect is being performed on the second image display device 71 (display screen 71a), the setting permission flag is turned off, and the second operation condition is not settable. Become. This is because the second operation condition is set through the effect setting screen 1010 (see FIG. 53) displayed on the display screen 71a of the second image display device 71, as described later. The effect setting screen 1010 is configured to be displayed on the display screen 71a of the second image display device 71 because the image display related to the variable effect and the notice effect is displayed on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7. This is because it is possible to set the second operation condition even when (effect display) is being performed.

  When no image related to the fluctuating effect or the notice effect is displayed on the second image display device 71 (display screen 71a), the display screen 71a displays the model name, specifications, etc. of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Model information and a predetermined background image are displayed.

  The time when the second operation condition can be set, that is, the time when the setting permission flag is turned on is not limited to the present embodiment. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a standby state, When a standby screen (demonstration screen) is displayed on the display device 7 (display screen 7a) (during execution of the demonstration effect), the setting permission flag is turned on, and the second operation condition can be set. Good.

  In S6015, when it is determined that the setting permission flag is not ON (is OFF) (NO in S6015), the process is terminated without performing the processes in S6016 and thereafter, and when it is determined that it is ON (YES in S6015). Then, it is determined whether a predetermined operation for enabling setting of the second operation condition is detected (S6016). If it is determined that the predetermined operation has not been detected (NO in S6016), the process ends without performing the processes of S6017 and thereafter, and if it is determined that the predetermined operation has been detected (YES in S6016), the second operation The condition setting flag is turned ON (S6017), and the display processing of the effect setting screen 1010 (see FIG. 53) is performed (S6018). Specifically, a command instructing display of the effect setting screen 1010 is set in the sub output buffer (S6018). When the set command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 reads out image data corresponding to the received command from the ROM of the image control board 100, and An effect setting screen 1010 shown in FIG. 53 is displayed on the display screen 71a of the second image display device 71 based on the read image data. As described above, when a predetermined operation is detected during the setting permission period, the effect setting screen 1010 is displayed on the display screen 71a, and the state in which the second operation condition can be set is set.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the predetermined operation for enabling the setting of the second operation condition (for displaying the effect setting screen 1010 on the display screen 71a) is performed by pressing the lever button provided on the operation lever described above. Operation. That is, when the detection signal of the lever button is input to the sub-control board 90 during the setting permission period, the effect setting screen 1010 is displayed on the display screen 71a. During the setting permission period, an explanatory image (explanatory display) such as a message indicating that the second operation condition can be set by pressing the lever button is displayed at the end of the display screen 71a (for example, at the lower right of the screen). (Not shown). Therefore, the player can know the operation (the pressing operation of the lever button) for enabling the setting of the second operation condition through the explanation image (the explanation display).

  The predetermined operation for enabling the setting of the second operation condition may not be the mode shown in the present embodiment. For example, the operation lever is tilted in any of the front, rear, left, and right directions, and the effect button is used. Various operation modes can be adopted, such as pressing the first effect button 63a when the effect is not being performed.

  Subsequent to S6018, processing related to the setting of the second operating condition through the effect setting screen 1010 is performed (S6019 to S6024). As described above, in the present embodiment, conditions relating to “volume”, “screen brightness”, and “lamp brightness” can be set as the second operation conditions. In response to this, on the effect setting screen 1010, as shown in FIG. 53, three items of "volume", "screen brightness" and "lamp brightness" are displayed side by side, and The setting contents (operating conditions) are displayed on the right side. The setting content of each item is such that “volume” is a large and small level, “screen brightness” and “lamp brightness” are light and dark levels, and each is set from the lowest level “level 1” to the highest level “level 5”. "Can be set (selected) in five steps. That is, the settable range of the second operation condition is “level 1” to “level 5”.

  “Level 1” is a setting in which the volume of the sound effect output from the speaker or 67 is the lowest (minimum volume) in the case of the volume, and a setting in which the brightness of the display screen or the illumination is the lowest (minimum volume) in the case of the brightness. Light). On the other hand, “level 5” is a setting in which the volume of the sound effect output from the speaker or 67 is the largest (maximum volume) in the case of the volume, and the brightness of the display screen or the illumination is the brightest in the case of the brightness. (Maximum light amount). In “level 2” to “level 4”, the volume level and the brightness change gradually between “level 1” and “level 5”. In the present embodiment, the reference settings (reference set values) of “volume”, “screen brightness”, and “lamp brightness” are each “level 5”.

  However, when “Eco-mode” is set to ON by the above-described first operation condition setting (administrator setting), the settable range of the second operation condition is “Level 1” to “Level 3”, The setting becomes “level 3”. In this case, selection (setting) of “level 4” and “level 5” on the effect setting screen 1010 becomes impossible. That is, the second operation condition can be set according to the setting content of the first operation condition. The eco mode is a mode in which the power consumption related to the operation of the production parts (production section) is suppressed. By lowering the upper limits of the volume and the brightness as compared with the normal, speakers, image display devices, lamps, and the like. This is because the power consumption of the device can be reduced.

  When the effect setting screen 1010 is displayed on the display screen 71a by the process of S6018, then, among the three items displayed on the effect setting screen 1010, selection input (item selection input) of an item to be set is performed. It is determined whether or not it has been (S6019). The item selection input is performed by a forward / backward tilting operation of the operation lever, and the determination in S6019 is performed based on a detection signal (a front detection signal or a rear detection signal) from the operation lever detection switch. As a result, if it is determined that the item selection input has not been performed (NO in S6019), the process proceeds to S6021 without performing the process of S6020, and if it is determined that the item selection input has been performed (YES in S6019), A process of moving the item cursor 1400 on the effect setting screen 1010 shown in FIG. 53 in the direction corresponding to the tilting operation of the operation lever, that is, in the upward direction according to the front detection signal or in the downward direction according to the rear detection signal is performed. (S6020).

  In S6020, an up movement command instructing an upward movement of the item cursor 1400 or a down movement command instructing a downward movement is set in the sub output buffer. When the set command (upward movement command or downward movement command) is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 causes the items displayed on the effect setting screen 1010 to be displayed. The cursor 1400 is moved one step upward or downward based on the current display position.

  Next, in S6021, it is determined whether or not a setting change input of a condition (level in this example) has been performed on the selected item (item to be set) (S6021). The setting change input is performed by a tilting operation of the operation lever in the left and right direction, and the determination in S6021 is performed based on a detection signal (left detection signal or right detection signal) from the operation lever detection switch. As a result, when it is determined that the setting change input has not been performed (NO in S6021), the process proceeds to S6023 without performing the process of S6022, and when it is determined that the setting change input has been performed (YES in S6021), Of the setting cursors 1500 to 1502 on the effect setting screen 1010, the setting cursor indicating the setting content (operating condition) corresponding to the item (the setting target item) where the item cursor 1400 is located is changed according to the tilting operation of the operation lever. A process of moving in the direction, that is, the left direction according to the left detection signal or the right direction according to the right detection signal is performed (S6022).

  In S6022, a left movement command instructing a leftward movement or a rightward movement command instructing a rightward movement of the setting cursor to be moved among the setting cursors 1500 to 1502 is set in the sub output buffer. When the set command (the leftward movement command or the rightward movement command) is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 sets the setting displayed on the effect setting screen 1010. Among the cursors 1500 to 1502, the setting cursor to be moved is moved one step (“−1 level” or “+1 level”) leftward or rightward based on the current display position. For example, as shown in FIG. 53, when the item cursor 1400 is displayed at the position pointing to the item of “volume”, the setting cursor to be moved is the setting cursor 1500. Move one step (“−1 level” or “+1 level”) leftward or rightward from the display position.

  Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 53, the setting cursor 1500 is displayed at the position of “level 5”, and the setting cursor 1500 is set as a movement target from this state (that is, when setting the volume). Each time a left movement command is received, the display position of the setting cursor 1500 moves in the order of “level 4” and “level 3”. Thereafter, even if a left movement command is received at the “level 1” position, , The setting cursor 1500 does not move. On the other hand, when the right cursor command is received while the setting cursor 1500 is displayed at the position indicating “level 1”, the movement opposite to the case where the setting cursor 1500 receives the right arrow command, that is, “level The cursor moves in the order of “2” and “level 3”. After that, even if a rightward movement command is received at the position of “level 5”, the setting cursor 1500 does not move. The same applies to the moving display of the setting cursor 1501 and the setting cursor 1502. The player operates the operation lever while confirming the item cursor 1400 and the setting cursors 1500 to 1502 displayed on the effect setting screen 1010 in this manner, so that “volume”, “screen brightness”, and “lamp brightness” are displayed. , It is possible to select (change) the setting contents (levels, operating conditions) for each of the above.

  Next, in S6023, it is determined whether or not the end instruction input of the setting of the second operation condition (effect setting) has been performed (S6023). The end instruction is input by pressing the lever button while the item cursor 1400 on the effect setting screen 1010 is displayed at the position of “end”. Therefore, in S6023, it is determined whether or not the item cursor 1400 is being displayed at the “end” position, and whether or not a lever button detection signal has been input.

  As a result, if it is determined that the end instruction has not been input (NO in S6023), the process ends without performing the processes of S6024 to S6026. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end instruction has been input (YES in S6023), the setting storage processing is performed (S6024), the second operation condition setting flag is turned off (S6025), and the effect setting screen 1010 is erased (S6025). S6026).

  In the setting storage processing (S6024), the sub-control RAM stores the setting value (any of “1” to “5”) indicating the operating condition specified based on the setting content of each item displayed on the effect setting screen 1010. Is stored (saved) as the latest operation condition in a predetermined storage area (second operation condition setting storage area) provided in the server, and the operation condition is set (updated). The effect control is performed based on the settings of the stored operating condition (second operating condition).

  The processes from S6014 to S6026 are the processes related to the setting of the second operation condition (effect setting) by the player. Thereby, the player operates the operation lever (including the lever button) during the setting permission period, and through the effect setting screen 1010, the three conditions (“volume”, “screen brightness”, and “lamp brightness”) The second operation condition can be arbitrarily set (selected). When the effect setting by the player is performed, in the subsequent game, the corresponding effect component (effect unit) operates according to the setting content, that is, the second operation condition.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 executing the above-described effect condition setting process (S4303) functions as condition setting means for setting conditions related to the effect execution.

[RTC production related processing]
Next, the RTC effect-related processing (S4304) executed in the 10-ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) will be described. As described above, in the present embodiment, the RTC 92 (time measuring means) is mounted on the sub-control board 90, and the RTC effect (special effect) can be executed based on the result of the time measured by the RTC 92. The RTC effect related process (S4304) is a process related to the execution control of the RTC effect (special effect).

  As shown in FIG. 47, in the RTC effect-related processing (S4304), first, it is determined whether or not the RTC effect execution flag is OFF (S7001). The RTC effect execution flag is a flag indicating whether or not the RTC effect is being executed, in other words, is a flag indicating whether or not the RTC effect is being performed. When the RTC effect is not being executed (when the RTC effect period is not in progress), the special effect execution flag is turned OFF. When the special effect is being executed (during the RTC effect period), the RTC effect execution flag is set. Is turned ON. The RTC effect execution flag is turned on by the process of S7003 described later at the start of the RTC effect, and is turned off when the RTC effect execution time (RTC effect period) elapses and the RTC effect ends.

  If it is determined in S7001 that the RTC effect execution flag is not OFF (is ON) (NO in S7001), the process ends without performing the processes in S7002 and thereafter. On the other hand, if it is determined that the RTC effect execution flag is OFF (YES in S7001), it is determined whether or not the current time measured by the RTC 92 is the start time of the RTC effect (S5002). The RTC effect is executed based on the result of time measurement by the RTC 92 irrespective of the result (special figure variation pattern) of the special symbol hit / fail judgment, and the time measured by the RTC 92 is set at a preset time (predetermined time). Time). In S7002, it is determined whether or not the current time is the time at which the RTC effect is to be started (start time) with reference to the timing status of the RTC 92.

  Here, in the present embodiment, in the above-described setting of the first operating condition (administrator setting), the RTC effect execution interval (RTC effect setting) through the RTC effect setting screen 1008 (see FIG. 52C) is used. Cycle) can be set to any of "60 minutes", "120 minutes", and "180 minutes", and the RTC effect can be set to non-execution (OFF). I have. A predetermined time (start time) serving as an execution condition (start condition) of the RTC effect is set (stored) according to the setting content (setting content of the first operation condition) related to the RTC effect. Specifically, from 10: 00: 20: 00 to 22:00:00, the first start time is 10:00:00, and thereafter, every 60 minutes (1 hour), every 120 minutes (2 hours) The start time comes every hour) or every 180 minutes (3 hours). When the RTC effect is set to non-execution (OFF), the start time of the RTC effect is not set (not set). If the first operating condition is not set (administrator setting), the start time of the RTC effect is 10: 00: 00: 00 as the first time and thereafter every 60 minutes. This is because the default of the RTC effect setting is “60 minutes”.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, in principle, the RTC effect is executed (started) every 60 minutes (every hour 00:00:00) with 10: 00: 00: 00 as the first time. Then, when the execution interval of the RTC effect is set to “120 minutes” by the RTC effect setting, the RTC effect is executed every 120 minutes, and when the execution interval of the RTC effect is set to “180 minutes”, the RTC effect is executed every 180 minutes. Is executed. When the non-execution (OFF) of the RTC effect is set, the RTC effect is not executed.

  In S7002, when it is determined that the current time is the start time of the RTC effect (YES in S7002), it is determined whether the RTC effect stop flag is OFF (S7003), and when it is OFF (S7003). YES), the RTC effect execution flag is turned ON (S7004), and an RTC effect start command designating the start (execution) of the RTC effect is set in the sub output buffer (S7005). When the set command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the above-described command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 converts the image data corresponding to the RTC effect pattern specified based on the RTC effect start command into an image. It reads out from the ROM of the control board 100 and displays an RTC effect image (special effect image) based on the read image data on a display screen of the image display device. The effect control microcomputer 91 executes output control of a sound effect (special effect sound) and lighting control of various lamps in accordance with an image display (display effect) related to the RTC effect.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S7002 that the current time is not the start time of the RTC effect (NO in S7002), the process ends without performing the processes in S7003 and thereafter. If it is determined that the RTC effect stop flag is not OFF (is ON) in S7003 (NO in S7003), the process ends without performing the processes in S7004 and thereafter. The RTC effect stop flag is a flag (second special effect condition) that is turned on when an instruction to cancel the execution of the RTC effect is issued (started). Turns on in S8007 of the process (S4305).

[RTC production stop selection process]
Next, the RTC effect stop selection process (S4305) executed in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) will be described. As shown in FIG. 48, in the RTC effect stop selection process (S4305), first, it is determined whether or not the cancel acceptance period flag is OFF (S8001). In this embodiment, before the RTC effect is executed (started) by the above-described RTC effect-related processing (S4304), the player determines whether or not to cancel (cancel) the execution (start) of the RTC effect. It is configured to be selectable. The period in which this selection can be made is called a “cancellation period”, and the cancellation period flag is a flag indicating that the cancellation period is occurring (during the cancellation period). The cancel acceptance period is turned on by the processing of S8003 described later, and is turned off by the processing of S8009 described later.

  If it is determined in S8001 that the cancellation reception period flag is not OFF (is ON) (NO in S8001), the process proceeds to S8005 described below, and if it is determined that the reception period flag is OFF (YES in S8001), It is determined whether it is the start timing of the cancellation acceptance period (S8002). In the present embodiment, the cancellation reception period is generated (set) before the time measured by the RTC 92 reaches the start time (predetermined time) of the RTC effect until the start time. ing. Specifically, the cancellation acceptance period is set to 15 seconds from 30 seconds before the start time. Therefore, in S8002, it is determined whether it is 30 seconds before the start of the RTC effect, and if so, it is determined that it is the start timing of the cancellation acceptance period (YES in S8002), and if not, the cancellation acceptance is performed. It is determined that it is not the start timing of the period (NO in S8002).

  Note that the start time of the RTC effect is based on the setting content (first special effect condition) of “RTC effect setting” in the above-described first operation condition setting (administrator setting). Further, the start timing of the cancellation acceptance period and the length of the cancellation acceptance period are not limited to the time shown in the present embodiment, but can be set arbitrarily.

  If it is determined in S8002 that it is not the start timing of the cancellation acceptance period (NO in S8002), this process ends without performing the processing of S8003 and thereafter, and it is determined that it is the start timing of the cancellation acceptance period (YES in S8002). Then, the cancel acceptance period flag is turned on (S8003), and the selection screen display start command is set in the sub output buffer (S8004).

  When the command set in S8004 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the above-described command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 causes the player to select whether to execute or cancel the RTC effect (selection image). ) Is read out from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the selected screen is displayed on the display screen 7a of the first image display device 7. At this time, when the variable effect or the big hit game effect is being executed on the display screen 7a, the selection screen is displayed on the near side of the effect image being executed.

  Here, although the illustration of the selection screen is omitted, the content of the selection screen is, for example, a message of “Do you watch the drama?” When the RTC production is based on a serial drama as described later. A mode in which an image is displayed near the center of the display screen 7a and a character image of "Yes" and a character image of "No" are displayed side by side or vertically below the message image is displayed. In this case, it is possible to configure so that “Yes” or “No” can be selected (set) according to the operation of the above-mentioned operation lever (including the lever button). By displaying such a selection screen on the display screen 7a, the player can recognize the occurrence (start) of a period (reception period) in which execution / non-execution (cancellation) of the RTC effect can be selected. By operating the operation lever while the selection screen is displayed, that is, during the cancellation acceptance period, “Yes” (execution of the RTC effect) or “No” (non-execution of the RTC effect) is selected ( Settings). Such selection of execution / non-execution of the RTC effect by the player can be said to be setting of conditions (special effect condition, second special effect condition) relating to the execution of the RTC effect.

  In the case where the effect being executed at the start of the selection screen display is a specific effect having a relatively low appearance rate (selection rate) among a plurality of predetermined effects, such as a super-reach effect or an advanced effect. Alternatively, the selection screen may be displayed smaller than usual, such as a so-called “wipe screen”. Further, the display unit (selected image display unit) on which the selection screen is displayed may not be provided on the display screen 7a, and may be provided on the display screen 71a having a smaller screen size than the display screen 7a.

  Further, in this embodiment, an operation lever is provided separately from the effect button 63, and “Yes” or “No” (execution / non-execution of the RTC effect) can be selected by operating the operation lever. The selection may be made by operating one or both of the 63a and the second effect button 63b. The input means provided separately from the effect button 63 may not be an operation lever, but may be, for example, a touch panel or a dial-type switch.

  Next, in S8005, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the cancellation acceptance period (S8005). In this embodiment, as described above, the reception period is set to 15 seconds from 30 seconds before the start of the RTC effect. Therefore, in S8005, it is determined whether 15 seconds have elapsed from the start of the cancellation reception period (cancel reception period flag ON), and if it has elapsed, it is determined that it is the end timing (YES in S8005), and the time has elapsed. If not, it is determined that it is not the end timing (NO in S8005). In the determination in S8005, for example, the sub control unit 90 (the effect control microcomputer 91) activates a timer that measures the elapsed time of the cancellation reception period when the start of the cancellation reception period (the cancellation reception period flag is ON). And the timer can be referred to.

  If it is determined in S8005 that it is not the end timing of the cancellation acceptance period (NO in S8005), the process ends without performing the processes in S8006 and thereafter. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the end timing of the cancellation acceptance period (YES in S8005), it is determined whether or not there is an instruction to stop the RTC effect scheduled to start thereafter (S8006). This determination is made by referring to the selection result on the selection screen described above. That is, when the cancellation acceptance period ends, it is determined whether “Yes” (execution of the RTC effect) or “No” (non-execution of the RTC effect) on the selection screen has been selected, and “Yes”. Has been selected, it is determined that the instruction to stop the RTC effect has not been issued (NO in S8006), and if “No” has been selected, it is determined that the instruction to stop the RTC effect has been issued (YES in S8006). .

  If it is determined in S8006 that the instruction to stop the RTC effect has not been issued (NO in S8006), the process proceeds to S8009 described below. If it is determined that the instruction to stop the RTC effect has been issued (YES in S8006), the RTC effect stop flag is set. Turn on (S8007), and set the next RTC effect information command in the sub output buffer (S8008). When the set command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the above-described command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 converts the image data corresponding to the information on the RTC effect executed in the next cycle into the image control board. The information is read from the ROM of 100 and displayed on the display screen 71a (information display section).

  As described above, by displaying information on the next RTC effect based on the determination (cancellation) of the cancellation of the current RTC effect, the player can know that the current RTC effect has been canceled. As well as being able to do so, it becomes possible to know about the next executable RTC effect. This makes it possible to add the “RTC effect cancel function” and the “next RTC effect information display function” to the gaming machine having the RTC function, thereby improving the convenience of the gaming machine. The process of turning on the RTC effect stop flag based on the instruction to stop the RTC effect (S8007) functions as condition setting means for setting conditions (special effect condition, second special effect condition) related to the execution of the RTC effect. I can say that.

  The RTC effect stop flag turned on in S8007 is a flag indicating that the execution of the current RTC effect is stopped (prohibited). When the RTC effect start time comes, the RTC effect is executed (started). (Refer to FIG. 47) before the execution (before turning on the RTC effect execution flag). When the RTC effect start time comes (YES in S7002), and the RTC effect stop flag is ON (NO in S7003), the execution condition (start condition) of the RTC effect is not satisfied, Without starting the RTC effect (without setting the RTC effect start command), the processing relating to the start of the RTC effect (RTC effect-related processing) is ended. As a result, the RTC effect scheduled to be executed this time is not executed. Note that the RTC effect suspension flag is turned off when the time has passed without starting (executing) the RTC effect without starting (executing) the RTC effect start time.

  Next, the cancel acceptance period flag that was turned on in S8003 is turned off (S8009), and a selection screen display end command is set in the sub output buffer (S8010), and this processing ends. When the set command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the above-described command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 erases the above-described selection screen that has been displayed. Thereby, the player can recognize the end of the cancellation acceptance period.

[RTC production]
Next, the RTC effect (special effect) enabled by the above-described special effect-related processing (S4301) will be described. The RTC effect includes a main effect corresponding to a main effect portion and a preceding effect performed prior to the main effect. The RTC effect is mainly performed using the first image display device 7 (main liquid crystal) and the speaker 67. However, as described later, the second image display device 71 (sub-liquid crystal) may be used depending on a game situation (production situation) when the RTC production is executed (started).

  The ROM (image ROM) of the image control board 100 stores image data corresponding to the main effect (also referred to as “main effect image data”) and image data corresponding to the preceding effect (also referred to as “preceding effect image data”). Have been. In the ROM of the sub control board 90, sound data corresponding to the main effect (also referred to as “main effect sound data”) and sound data corresponding to the preceding effect (also referred to as “preceding effect sound data”) are stored. I have. When the execution condition of the RTC effect is established based on the result of the time measurement by the RTC 92, the data is read out, the effect image relating to the preceding effect or the leading effect is displayed on the image display device, and the leading effect or the leading effect is displayed. Is output from the speaker. Thereby, the RTC effect is executed.

  In addition, it refers to either or both of the main effect image data and the preceding effect image data and is also referred to as “RTC effect image data” or “special effect image data”, and is one of the main effect sound data and the preceding effect sound data or Both are also referred to as “RTC effect sound data” or “special effect sound data”. In addition, the effect image corresponding to the main effect is also referred to as “main effect image”, and the image corresponding to the preceding effect is also referred to as “preceding effect image”, and one or both of the main effect image and the preceding effect image. And also referred to as "RTC effect image" or "special effect image". Furthermore, the effect sound corresponding to the main production is also called `` main production sound '', and the effect sound corresponding to the preceding production is also called `` preceding production sound '', and either one of the main production sound and the preceding production sound or Both are also referred to as "RTC effect sound" or "special effect sound".

  Here, the RTC effect is produced based on the content corresponding to the model equipped with the RTC function, and is a content suitable for being periodically executed irrespective of the result of the special symbol right / wrong determination. . Examples of the material (contents) of the RTC effect include manga, animation, movies, dramas, musicians, and the like. In this embodiment, a plurality of RTC effects (RTC effect patterns) are provided, and each time the start time of the RTC effect arrives, the RTC effects (RTC effect patterns) are executed one by one from among the plurality of RTC effects (RTC effect patterns). You. Specifically, in the present embodiment, there are provided 20 types of RTC effect patterns from RTC effect patterns 1 to 20, and the contents of the main effects are different from each other. For example, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a model based on a serial drama and is an RTC effect having a content corresponding to the theme, the main effect of the RTC effect (RTC effect 1) based on the RTC effect pattern 1 is “ The production contents are determined such that the main production of the first episode and the RTC production based on the RTC production pattern 2 (RTC production 2) is “second episode”. The RTC effect pattern is also referred to as a “special effect pattern”.

  On the other hand, the contents of the preceding effects that constitute the RTC effect are common to the RTC effect patterns 1 to 20 (RTC effects 1 to 20). The precedent effect of the present embodiment is an effect (countdown effect) in which the remaining period until the main effect is started is displayed by countdown. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 54 (a), a numeral image 200 (countdown image) composed of a single-digit number representing the remaining time (the number of seconds) until the start of the main effect is displayed on the display screen of the first symbol display device 7. The preceding effect (countdown effect) is executed by displaying the number at approximately the center of 7a and counting down the number one by one. In the present embodiment, a countdown effect (preceding effect) is executed from about 5 seconds before the start of the main effect, and the numbers of the numeral image 200 are counted down one by one from “5”. When the number indicated by the numeral image 200 becomes "0" (zero), the countdown effect ends, and subsequently, the main effect starts on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 54 (b)).

  In the main production, for example, as described above, in the case of an RTC production of a model based on a serial drama, a story corresponding to an RTC production pattern to be executed is displayed on a first image display device 7 (display screen 7a) as a main liquid crystal. The (draft) drama video (main production image) is displayed (see FIG. 54B). In addition, background music (BGM) such as the theme song of a drama or an inserted song is output from the speaker 67 during the main production.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when the time measured by the RTC 92 is the predetermined start time and the RTC effect is executed (started), first, the countdown effect (preceding effect) is executed on the display screen 7a of the main liquid crystal. Then, following the end of the countdown effect, the main effect is executed on the display screen 7a of the main liquid crystal (see FIG. 54 (b)).

  Note that the countdown effect that is performed as the preceding effect and that indicates the remaining period until the main effect is started may not be based on the numeric image 200 as in the present embodiment. It may be based on a timer image in which the number of seconds is displayed up to 1/100 second and the countdown is displayed. In addition, in addition to the countdown effect, the leading effect is, for example, an effect (count-up effect) that indicates the number of times and time until the main effect starts, or introduces the contents of the main effect to be started. The effect is not limited as long as it can make the player recognize that the main effect is started.

  In the present embodiment, the RTC effects (RTC effects 1 to 20) based on the above-described RTC effect patterns 1 to 20 are executed in a predetermined cycle in ascending order of pattern numbers. That is, after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed, the RTC effect 1 is executed when the first execution condition (time condition) is satisfied for the first time and the first execution condition (time condition) is satisfied. Be executed. Then, when the RTC effect 20 is executed, the process returns to the RTC effect 1 after that, and thereafter, the RTC effects 1 to 20 are executed in a loop. The effect time (execution time) of the RTC effect is determined according to the RTC effect pattern, and in the present embodiment, one effect time is about 5 to 6 minutes. Therefore, an execution period of an RTC effect of about 5 to 6 minutes (also referred to as an “RTC effect period” or a “special effect period”) occurs every predetermined period. Thereby, it becomes possible to attract the interest of the player in the gaming hall and the player playing the gaming machine 1.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the latest RTC effect executed based on the result of the time measurement by the RTC 92, the content (type) of the RTC effect to be executed next, and the first operation condition as the above-described first operation condition. Information on the execution of the RTC effect, such as the setting content (first special effect condition) related to the RTC effect, is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90, and the information is to be backed up when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off. (Backup data). For this reason, for example, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off after one business day with the RTC effects 1 to 10 being executed, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on (starts operation) on the next business day. When the first execution condition (time condition) is satisfied, the process is executed from the RTC effect 11. This makes it possible to maintain the execution order of the RTC effects, and to avoid the inconvenience that the execution order is out of order by the gaming machine (installation table) installed in the game hall.

  It should be noted that the RTC effect does not have to be composed of the preceding effect and the main effect, and may be, for example, only the main effect. Also, the configuration of the RTC production is arbitrary, such as providing a plurality of preceding productions, such as performing a further predetermined pre-production before the preceding production, providing a plurality of main productions, and performing a predetermined post-production after the main production. It is.

[Display control of RTC effect image]
Next, display control of an RTC effect image (special effect image) constituting an RTC effect (special effect) will be described. As described above, in the RTC effect-related processing (S4304), when the start time of the RTC effect has arrived based on the result of the time measurement by the RTC 92 and the execution condition (start condition) of the RTC effect has been satisfied (YES in S7002). → YES in S7003), the RTC effect start command is set in the sub output buffer (S7005). When the RTC effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100, RTC effect image data based on the command is read from the image ROM, and an RTC effect image based on the image data is displayed on a display screen of the image display device. You. That is, display of an RTC effect image (RTC effect) can be executed by cooperation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub-control unit 90) and the image control microcomputer 101 (image control unit 100). Therefore, it can be said that the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub-control unit 90) and the image control microcomputer 101 (image control unit 100) function as special effect execution means.

  Here, the RTC effect is periodically executed based on the result of the time measurement by the RTC 92 irrespective of the result of the special symbol right / wrong determination. For this reason, during execution of an effect (game effect) accompanying the progress of the game, such as a variable effect based on the result of the special symbol hit determination or a big hit game effect based on the result of the special symbol hit determination being a big hit, Direction may be started.

  For example, a fluctuation effect image (a fluctuation display or a reach effect display of the effect symbol 8) constituting the fluctuation effect is mainly displayed on the first image display device 7 (display screen 7a) (see FIG. 3). reference). The RTC effect images (preceding effect image and main effect image) constituting the RTC effect are also mainly displayed on the first image display device 7 (display screen 7a) (see FIG. 54). In such a configuration, when the RTC effect is started during the execution of the variable effect, the RTC effect image is displayed on the display screen 7a on which the variable effect image is displayed. At this time, the fluctuating production being performed is based on a fluctuating production pattern including a production with relatively high jackpot reliability (also referred to as a “high-reliability production” or a “specific production”), such as an SP reach or a development production. If the RTC effect is started while the effect display of the high-reliability effect is being executed on the display screen 7a, the display of the RTC effect image hinders the effect display of the high-reliability effect. There is a risk of lowering.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the RTC effect is executed (started) during the execution of the fluctuation effect, a configuration is adopted in which the display mode of the RTC effect image is changed according to the state of the fluctuation effect during the execution. Specifically, the image control microcomputer 101 (special effect execution means) performing the display control of the variable effect image according to the figure variable effect causes the sub control unit 90 to execute the variable effect (during display of the variable effect image). When an RTC effect start command (see S7005) is received from the CPU, an RTC effect image display process (S4600) shown in FIG. 49 is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 49, in the RTC effect image display process (S4600), first, the status of the currently-executing variable effect (effect scene), that is, the content of the variable effect image displayed on the display screen 7a is changed to the effect pattern. It is determined whether the content is from the start of the variable display to before the start of SP reach or the content after the start of SP reach (S9001). The production content after the start of the SP reach is based on the above-described SP reach A to C, the developed SP reach, and the like, and is a production content with a higher hitting reliability (expected degree) than the production content before the start of the SP reach. The effect contents before the start of the SP reach is also referred to as “first effect scene”, and the effect contents after the SP reach is started (SP reach effect image, advanced effect image, etc.) are also referred to as “second effect scene”.

  Then, if the content of the variable effect image being displayed on the display screen 7a at the start of the RTC effect is the effect content (first effect scene) before the start of the SP reach (YES in S9002), FIG. As shown in (a) and (b), an RTC effect image (preceding effect image and main effect image) is displayed on the entire display screen 7a of the first image display device 7, and SP reach is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a. The fluctuation effect image before the start is displayed in a small size (S9003). In this case, the RTC effect image is displayed larger than the fluctuation effect image. Displaying the RTC effect image on the display screen 7a (main liquid crystal) in this manner is the normal display mode (first display size) of the RTC effect image.

  In addition, when the RTC effect is started, the effect scene of the variable effect being displayed on the display screen 7a is the first effect scene, and the variable effect is based on a variable effect pattern including a highly reliable effect such as SP reach. When the execution (start) timing of the second effect scene arrives during the RTC effect period after the start of the RTC effect (while displaying the RTC effect image), the fluctuation effect image of the second effect scene is SP reach. The small effect image is displayed on the lower right of the display screen 7a in the same manner as the fluctuation effect image (first effect scene) before the start. That is, when the RTC effect image is displayed on the entire display screen 7a by the start of the RTC effect, and the fluctuating effect image is displayed small at the lower right of the display screen 7a accordingly, the display screen is displayed until the RTC effect ends. A fluctuation effect is displayed at the lower right of 7a. Similarly, the subsequent variable effects are also displayed small at the lower right of the display screen 7a until the RTC effect ends. Furthermore, when the effect design 8 is stopped and displayed in the big hit mode as a result of the variable effect executed on the lower right of the display screen 7a, the big hit game effect (round effect) relating to the big hit game thereafter ends the RTC effect. Up to the lower right of the display screen 7a. Then, when the RTC effect ends, the variable effect, the big hit game effect, and the like, which have been displayed small until then, are displayed in the original size (normal display mode).

  On the other hand, when the content of the fluctuating effect image being displayed on the display screen 7a at the start of the RTC effect is not the above-described first effect scene (NO in S9002), the content is the effect content (SP No. 2 production scenes). In this case, as shown in FIGS. 55 (a) and (b), an RTC effect image (preceding effect image and main effect image) is displayed on the display screen 71a of the second image display device 71 (S9004). At this time, the fluctuation effect image after the start of the SP reach is displayed on almost the entire display screen 7a even after the RTC effect, and is displayed larger than the RTC effect image displayed on the display screen 71a (FIG. 55 (a) and FIG. (B)). Displaying the RTC effect image on the display screen 71a (sub liquid crystal) in this manner is a special display mode (second display size) of the RTC effect image.

  Also, the effect scene of the variable effect being displayed on the display screen 7a when the RTC effect is started is the second effect scene, and during the RTC effect period after the start of the RTC effect (while displaying the RTC effect image), When the effect design 8 is stopped and displayed in an off mode after the second effect scene, that is, when the result of the variable effect is out, the end of the variable effect (or the start of the next variable effect) is triggered. Then, the RTC effect image previously displayed on the display screen 71a (sub liquid crystal) is now displayed on the entire display screen 7a (main liquid crystal), and is not displayed on the display screen 71a (sub liquid crystal). That is, the display mode of the RTC effect image is changed from the special display mode (second display size) to the normal display mode (first display size). Thereafter, as in the case where the RTC effect is started in the above-described first effect scene, a variable effect (variable effect image) is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a (see FIG. 54 (b)). .

  In the present embodiment, the effect scene of the variable effect is distinguished into the first effect scene and the second effect scene in which the big hit reliability (expected degree) is higher than the first effect scene. It is also possible to distinguish between three or more effect scenes, such as a scene and a fourth effect scene. For example, the content of the production from the start to the end of SP reach is the second production scene, the production content after the development production after the SP reach is started is the third production scene, or after the SP reach production and the development production. The effect contents that can be executed (for example, a re-lottery effect) can be the third effect scene or the fourth effect scene. In this case, if the content of the variable effect image being displayed on the display screen 7a at the start of the RTC effect is the third effect scene or the fourth effect scene, the RTC effect image is displayed on the display screen 71a. Can be. This is because the later the effect scene of the variable effect, the higher the player's attention and expectation of the big hit.

  In this embodiment, when displaying the RTC effect image in the normal display mode (first display size), the RTC effect image is displayed on the display screen 7a (main liquid crystal) (FIG. 54 (a)). And (b)), and may be displayed on both the display screen 7a (main liquid crystal) and the display screen 71a (sub liquid crystal). For example, of the RTC effect images, a preceding effect image (countdown image in this example) may be displayed on the display screen 71a, and a main effect image (drama video in this example) may be displayed on the display screen 7a. Also, the main effect image may be displayed on both the display screen 7a and the display screen 71a according to the content of the main effect image (RTC effect pattern). As a result, it is possible to increase the display variations of the RTC effect image and achieve an RTC effect that is rich in visual changes.

[Operation and effect of the embodiment]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, a predetermined period (in this example, the RAM clear notification period in this example) has been detected since the operation of the RAM clear switch (first operation unit) operable from the back side of the gaming machine 1 is detected. Inside), a predetermined operation by the effect button 63 (second operation section) operable from the front side of the gaming machine 1 (in the present example, the clockwise rotation of the second effect button 63b + the first effect button 63a) When “press” is detected, it is possible to set operation conditions (first operation conditions) related to “eco mode”, “frame gimmick”, and “RTC effect”.

  Here, in the state where the gaming machine is installed in the gaming hall, it is generally impossible for the player to operate the RAM clear switch, and the administrator of the gaming hall can operate the RAM clear switch. . For this reason, the operation by the RAM clear switch and the predetermined operation by the effect button 63 within a predetermined period from the operation are performed by the manager instead of the player, and the "eco mode", which can be triggered by those operations, The setting of the operating conditions related to the “frame gimmick” and the “RTC effect” is also performed by the manager or the like instead of the player.

  The operating conditions relating to the “eco mode”, the “frame gimmick”, and the “RTC effect” all greatly affect the environment of the gaming hall, such as the number of gaming machines installed in the gaming hall, the specifications of the island facilities, and the business style. It is not desirable for the operation of the hall that the player can freely change the condition setting that is considered to have a large influence on the environment of the game hall. This is because there is a possibility that a setting contrary to the intention of the gaming hall is made.

  In this regard, according to the present embodiment, the “operation by the RAM clear switch”, which can only be performed by the administrator or the like, usually triggers the “Eco mode , "Frame gimmick" and "RTC effect" can be set. Accordingly, it is possible to set operation conditions (first operation conditions) that can be set only by an administrator or the like, and appropriately perform settings related to effects (eco-mode settings, frame gimmick settings, RTC effect settings).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the RAM clear switch operation at the time of turning on the power is required in order to enable setting of the operation conditions regarding the “eco mode”, the “frame gimmick”, and the “RTC effect”. . A gaming machine provided with control means such as a main control unit and a sub control unit is usually provided with a RAM clear switch. For this reason, the existing RAM clear switch can be used as an operation unit for enabling setting of operating conditions relating to “eco mode”, “frame gimmick” and “RTC effect”, and RAM clear (initialization) Accordingly, it is possible to set the operation condition (first operation condition). As a result, it is possible to rationally perform the setting related to the effect by the administrator or the like.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the condition (first operation condition) relating to the “eco mode”, the “frame gimmick”, and the “RTC effect” which can be set by the manager and the like, and the “ Conditions (second operation condition, second special effect condition) relating to “volume”, “screen brightness”, “lamp brightness”, and “RTC effect stop” are provided. Of these conditions, the conditions that can be set by the administrator or the like can be set through the operation of the RAM clear switch when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on and the predetermined operation of the effect button 63 within a predetermined period after the operation. On the other hand, the conditions that can be set by the player are as follows: when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the second image display device 71 (display screen 71a) does not display the image related to the variable effect or the notice effect, or the RTC. In some cases, it can be set before the production starts. For example, in the RTC effect setting by the administrator or the like, non-execution (OFF) of the RTC effect is not set, and the RTC effect OFF execution cycle is set to one of “60 minutes”, “120 minutes”, and “180 minutes”. In this case, it is possible to set whether or not to cancel (cancel) the RTC effect in a predetermined period before starting the execution of the subsequent RTC effect (in this example, 15 seconds from 30 seconds before the start). Also, when the eco mode is set to OFF in the eco mode setting by the manager or the like, the volume can be set between “level 1” to “level 5” by the volume setting by the player thereafter, When the eco mode is set to ON in the eco mode setting by the administrator or the like, the volume can be set between "level 1" to "level 3" by the volume setting by the player thereafter.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the condition (the first operating condition, the first special effect condition) that can be set only by the manager or the like, and the condition (the second operating condition, (Second special effect condition). Thereby, not only the conditions (the first operation condition, the first special effect condition) set by the manager and the like, but also the conditions (the second operation condition, the second special condition) It is also possible to set the effect conditions), which in turn makes it possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, when the RTC effect is executed (started) during the execution of the variable effect, an RTC effect image is displayed on the display screen according to the state of the variable effect during execution (effect scene). 7a (main liquid crystal) or the display screen 71a (sub liquid crystal). Specifically, when the RTC effect execution condition (start condition) is satisfied, the effect scene of the variable effect being executed on the display screen 7a (main liquid crystal) is the first effect scene (before the start of SP reach in this example). In this case, the RTC effect image is displayed on the display screen 7a (main liquid crystal), and in the case of the second effect scene (after SP reach is started), the RTC effect image is displayed on the display screen 71a (sub liquid crystal). It shall be displayed. When the RTC effect image is displayed on the display screen 7a, the display size of the RTC effect image increases (first display size), and when it is displayed on the display screen 71a, the display size of the RTC effect image decreases (first display size). 2 display size).

  For this reason, when the RTC effect is executed (started) when the variable effect is the first effect scene, the RTC effect is made to stand out and the player's interest is directed to the RTC effect, while the variable effect is the second effect. When the RTC effect is executed (started) at the time of the scene, it is possible to make the RTC effect less noticeable and to direct the player's interest to the second effect scene (variable effect). In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the RTC effect is executed in a manner according to the effect scene of the running variable effect, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

  When the RTC effect image is displayed on the display screen 7a (main liquid crystal) from the beginning of the RTC effect start, the variable effect image previously displayed on the display screen 7a is displayed in a small size, and the RTC effect image is changed to the variable effect image. It will be displayed preferentially in a more prominent manner. Thereby, it is possible to draw the interest of the player to the RTC effect and to give the player an interest in the RTC effect. On the other hand, when the RTC effect image is displayed on the display screen 71a (sub-liquid crystal) from the beginning of the RTC effect start, the fluctuation effect image of the high reliability effect (second effect screen) is largely displayed on the display screen 7a (main liquid crystal). Then, the image is displayed preferentially in a more prominent manner than the RTC effect image. As a result, even after the start of the RTC effect, it is possible to keep the player's interest in the variable effect (high-reliability effect, the second effect scene) and not to detract from the interest of the variable effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment includes the first image display device 7 having a relatively large screen size and the second image display device 71 having a relatively small screen size. Then, when the RTC effect image is displayed in a relatively large size (first display size) upon execution of the RTC effect, the RTC effect image is displayed on the first image display device 7. On the other hand, when the RTC effect image is displayed in a relatively small size (second display size) when executing the RTC effect, the RTC effect image is displayed on the second image display device 71. Therefore, the RTC effect can be executed using an image display device having a screen size corresponding to the display size of the RTC effect image. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately perform the RTC effect according to the situation.

  As mentioned above, although one Example was described as an embodiment of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to this and is not limited to the description of each claim unless it deviates from the scope described in each claim. The present invention extends to a range where a person skilled in the art can easily replace them, and it is possible to appropriately add an improvement based on the knowledge usually possessed by those skilled in the art.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) having a relatively small screen size is provided above the first image display device 7 (main liquid crystal) having a relatively large screen size. However, a second image display device (sub-liquid crystal) may be provided below, left, or right of the first image display device (main liquid crystal). In this case, as in the above-described embodiment, a configuration including one main liquid crystal and one sub-liquid crystal, as well as a configuration including one main liquid crystal and two or more (for example, two) sub-liquid crystals (for example, 57 (see FIGS. 57 (a) and (b)), a configuration (not shown) including two or more (for example, two) main liquid crystals and one sub liquid crystal, or two or more (for example, two) main liquid crystals. A configuration (not shown) including a liquid crystal and two or more (for example, two) sub liquid crystals can be employed. The present invention can be applied to the configuration including the plurality of image display devices (display screens), and the same operation and effect as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the image display device (the first image display device 7 and the second image display device 71) provided integrally with the game board 2 is provided. In addition, a frame-side image display device (sub-liquid crystal) provided on a front frame or the like may be provided. Thus, the present invention can be applied to the configuration including the frame-side image display device (sub-liquid crystal), and the same operation and effect as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the RTC effect image is displayed in a relatively large size (first display size), the RTC effect image is displayed on the first image display device 7 (display screen 7a), and the RTC effect image is displayed. When an image is displayed in a relatively small size (second display size), the RTC effect image is displayed on the second image display device 71 (display screen 71a). Switching can be performed by one image display device. For example, when displaying an RTC effect image in a relatively large size, displaying the RTC effect image on the entire display screen of the first image display device 7 and displaying the RTC effect image in a relatively small size, The RTC effect image may be partially displayed in a partial area of the display screen of the first image display device 7 (so-called “wipe display”). With this configuration, the same operation and effect as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the operation for enabling the administrator or the like to set the operation condition (first operation condition) is performed by operating the RAM clear switch when the power is turned on and the effect button within a predetermined period from the operation. Although the predetermined operation is 63, the operation of the RAM clear switch from the back side of the gaming machine can be replaced with another operation. For example, since a power switch is provided as an operation unit that can be operated from the back side of the gaming machine, an administrator or the like can be operated by turning on the power switch and performing a predetermined operation of the effect button 63 within a predetermined period from the ON operation. It is possible to configure such that the operation condition can be set by the following. In this case, regardless of whether or not the RAM is cleared, each time the power is turned on (every time the power switch is turned on), the effect button 63 is operated to allow the administrator or the like to set the operating conditions (administrator). Setting menu screen). Also, a dedicated operation unit (second operation unit) provided for an operation for enabling setting of operation conditions (first operation conditions) by an administrator or the like is provided on the back side of the gaming machine (for example, a sub control board), The operation conditions can be set by an administrator or the like by the operation of the operation unit and the predetermined operation of the effect button within a predetermined period from the operation. With these configurations, it is also possible to appropriately perform the settings related to the effect.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is two types, “2R” and “15R”. However, the number of rounds is not limited to this, and three types of round numbers are available. The above may be used, or only one type may be used. Further, the opening patterns of the first special winning opening 30 and the second special winning opening 35 (V attacker) are not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the opening time and the number of times of opening per round are various. Can be adopted.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, depending on the length of the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 (V attacker) in the V round, the possibility of V passing becomes high (easy) or low (substantially not). Was possible) and had been set. That is, when the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 in the V round is relatively long, it is easy to enter a game ball into the second special winning opening 35, and the second special winning opening 35 At least one of the entered game balls almost certainly passes through the specific area 39. On the other hand, if the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 in the V round is relatively short, the second special winning game It is difficult (substantially impossible) for game balls to enter the mouth 35, whereby the game balls do not pass through the specific area 39. Instead, a movable piece that opens and closes a specific area is provided, and the movable piece is operated based on the number of balls (count value by the number-of-balls counting means) entering the second special winning opening 35 in the V round. The possibility of V passage may differ depending on the operation mode. For example, when the movable piece is operated based on a first predetermined number (for example, the first) of entering balls into the second special winning opening 35 in the V round, the operation mode of the movable piece may be V-passable. Is low (substantially impossible), and when the movable piece is operated based on a second predetermined number (for example, any of the second to the prescribed number) of entering balls, the movable piece The operation mode is a mode in which the possibility of V passage is increased. Then, the big hit in which the movable piece operates only in a mode in which the movable piece is unlikely to pass the V in the V round, that is, the big hit in which the movable piece operates only based on the first predetermined number of balls entering the second special winning opening 35 A “big hit that is expected to be non-passing V” and a big hit that may be operated in a mode with a low possibility of passing V or in a mode with a high possibility of passing V, that is, the first predetermined to the second big winning opening 35 The big hit at which the movable piece operates based on the number of incoming balls and the second predetermined number of incoming balls may be referred to as a “V passing scheduled jackpot”. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not the probability varying function is activated (whether or not a high probability state has occurred) based on whether or not a game ball has passed to a specific area, as in the above-described embodiments and the like.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a bonus in the game of generating a high probability state based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area 39 in the V round during the big hit game (during the special game) is given to the player. Although the privilege is exemplified, the privilege according to the present invention is not limited to the occurrence of the high probability state. For example, the player gives some benefit to the player, such as a high base state in which the frequency of game balls entering the starting port is high, and a fluctuation time reduction state (time reduction state) in which the fluctuation time of identification information is shorter than usual. If so, the content (kind) of the privilege does not matter. Further, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area, one benefit may be provided or a plurality of benefits may be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, the application of the present invention to a pachinko machine (a so-called “V-type machine”) having a specific region 39 as a positive change operation port is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A game machine (a so-called “symbol probability changing machine”) of a type that determines whether or not to give a high probability state based on the result of the special symbol hit determination (the type of the big hit symbol stopped and displayed) without having the symbol 39 However, the present invention is applicable. Alternatively, the present invention is applicable to a gaming machine having no probability varying function. In addition, a special winning area, which can enter the ball by the result of the special symbol hit determination being a small hit, is provided with a specific area (V area). The present invention can also be applied to a type 1 and type 2 pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit occurs when passing through a specific area (V passing), and a big hit game is executed based on the V passing.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the control process (the so-called special figure 2) in which the second special figure reservation (variable display of the second special symbol) is prioritized over the first special figure reservation (variable display of the first special symbol). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a control process (so-called special figure 1 priority change) in which the first special figure reservation is performed prior to the second special figure reservation. Alternatively, the priority is not set for the digestion of the first special map reservation and the digestion of the second special map reservation, and the digestion is performed in order from the oldest one of the first special map reservation and the second special map reservation. The control process may be a control process (so-called entry order (storage order) variation). In addition, instead of the special figure 2 priority change in the above-described embodiment, a change display of the first special symbol and a change display of the second special symbol (digestion of the first special figure reservation and digestion of the second special figure reservation) are performed. A control process (so-called simultaneous change of special figures 1 and 2) executed in parallel may be adopted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the large hit probability can be set to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability) by deactivating / activating the probability varying function. Is not limited to this. For example, three or more types of probabilities can be set, such as a medium probability (third probability) higher than a low probability (first probability) and lower than a high probability (second probability). Is also good. Furthermore, a first low probability and a first high probability (first probability condition), a second low probability and a second high probability (second probability condition), a third low probability and a third high probability (third probability condition), and the like. A plurality of types of probability conditions defining a relationship between a low probability and a high probability are provided, and any of the plurality of types of probability conditions can be arbitrarily set (selectable) when, for example, a game machine is powered on. Is also good.

[Others]
Hereinafter, inventions related to the embodiments (examples) disclosed in the present specification will be disclosed as reference inventions.

(Reference Invention 1)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine is provided with a display device such as a liquid crystal, a movable role (gimmick), a lighting device, a rendering device (a rendering unit) such as a speaker, and various renderings are executed in accordance with the progress of the game. . 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine of this type is known in which a player can make various settings related to an effect, such as the volume of an effect sound (speaker), the brightness of an illumination, the brightness of a display device, and the like (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open (JP-A) No) 2005-279019). A gaming machine having such a configuration has an advantage that an effect can be executed with a setting according to a preference of a player.

  However, if the player can freely perform the setting related to the effect, there is a case where the setting contrary to the intention of the gaming hall is made. In this case, it is necessary for the game hall to re-set the settings relating to the effect to obtain the desired setting contents, and the operation is complicated.

  The present invention is made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately performing settings related to effects.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is:
A gaming machine capable of playing a game using a predetermined game medium,
A first operation unit operably provided from the back side of the gaming machine;
First operation detection means capable of detecting an operation by the first operation unit;
A second operation unit provided to be operable from the front side of the gaming machine;
A second operation detection unit capable of detecting an operation by the second operation unit;
A directing unit capable of executing a predetermined directing,
Condition setting means capable of setting the operating conditions of the effect section,
The production unit is capable of performing a production operation based on the setting content of the condition setting unit,
When the second operation detection unit detects a predetermined operation by the second operation unit within a predetermined period after the first operation detection unit detects an operation by the first operation unit, the operation condition of the staging unit is set. The feature is that it becomes possible.

  According to such a gaming machine, the predetermined operation by the second operating unit operable from the front side of the gaming machine is performed within a predetermined period after the operation by the first operation unit operable from the back side of the gaming machine is detected. Is detected, it is possible to set the operation conditions of the effect section. Here, in a state where the gaming machine is installed in the gaming hall, it is generally impossible for the player to operate the first operating unit that can be operated from the back side of the gaming machine, and the first operating unit is operated. The staff members and managers of the gaming hall (hereinafter referred to as “managers”) can do so. For this reason, the operation by the first operation unit and the predetermined operation by the second operation unit within a predetermined period from the operation are performed by the manager instead of the player, and the operation of the staging unit that can be performed by the operation is performed. The setting of the operating condition is also performed by the manager or the like instead of the player. Thereby, it is possible to set the operation conditions of the effect section that can be set only by the administrator or the like, and to appropriately perform the setting related to the effect.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine according to Reference Invention 1-1 described above.
An explanation display means capable of executing the explanation display indicating the predetermined operation within the predetermined period is provided.

  According to such a gaming machine, an explanation display indicating a predetermined operation of the second operation unit can be executed within a predetermined period after the operation of the first operation unit is detected. For this reason, it is possible to disclose the predetermined operation method (operation mode) of the second operation unit, and to allow an administrator or the like to recognize the existence of the setting function of the operation condition of the production unit. This makes it possible to provide a user-friendly gaming machine.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine according to Reference Invention 1-1 or 1-2 described above,
Game control means capable of controlling the progress of the game,
Storage means capable of storing information relating to control processing by the game control means,
Erasing means capable of erasing the storage content of the storage means,
The first operation unit is an erasure operation unit operated to execute the erasure of the storage content by the erasure unit.

  According to such a gaming machine, the erasing operation section operated to erase the storage content of the storage means capable of storing information related to the control processing by the game control means is the first operation section. A gaming machine provided with a game control means is usually provided with an erasing operation unit. For this reason, the existing erase operation unit can be used as the first operation unit, and the operation conditions of the effect unit can be set in accordance with the erasure (initialization) of the storage content of the storage unit. This makes it possible for the manager or the like to reasonably set the operation conditions of the production section.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of Reference Inventions 1-1 to 1-3 described above,
The operating conditions of the effect section include a first operating condition and a second operating condition,
The first operation condition can be set when the second operation detection unit detects a predetermined operation by the second operation unit within the predetermined period,
The second operation condition may be set at a predetermined time after the predetermined period has elapsed, depending on the setting content of the first operation condition.

  According to such a gaming machine, the first operating condition and the second operating condition are provided as operating conditions of the effect section. Of the two operation conditions, the first operation condition can be set based on an operation by the first operation unit and a predetermined operation by the second operation unit within a predetermined period from the operation. That is, the first operation condition is an operation condition that can be set through an operation of the first operation unit and a predetermined operation of the second operation unit by an administrator or the like. On the other hand, the second operation condition may be set at a predetermined time after the first operation condition is set in accordance with the setting contents (setting result) of the first operation condition by the administrator or the like. Is not limited to an administrator or the like. That is, the second operating condition is an operating condition that can be set by the player. For this reason, it is possible to separately set the operation conditions of the effect section that can be set only by the manager or the like and the operation conditions of the effect section that can be set by the player. This allows the player to set the operation conditions of the directing unit, thereby improving the game entertainment.

  According to the above-described reference invention 1, it is possible to appropriately perform the setting regarding the effect.

(Reference Invention 2)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined game profit is provided to a player based on a result of a determination as to whether or not the game is made when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Generally, this type of gaming machine is capable of executing a variable effect including a variable display of identification information and the like based on the result of the hit / fail determination. In addition, there is a gaming machine having a function of executing a special effect of displaying a special effect image every time a predetermined time is measured using a real-time clock (RTC) or the like (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-17350). Reference). By arranging a plurality of gaming machines having such a function in an island facility in a gaming hall, special effects by the plurality of gaming machines are simultaneously executed at a predetermined cycle.

  However, when a special effect is performed at predetermined time intervals (at a predetermined cycle), depending on the execution state of the variable effect at the time when the special effect is performed, the effect of both effects is not sufficiently exhibited, On the contrary, there is a possibility that interest may be reduced.

  The present invention 2 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to suppress a decrease in interest in a gaming machine having a function of executing a special effect at predetermined time intervals.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 is:
A hit / fail judgment execution means capable of executing a hit / fail judgment based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition;
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined game profit can be given to a player based on the result of the success / failure determination being a specific result;
A variable effect execution unit capable of executing a variable effect displaying a variable effect image on a predetermined display unit based on the result of the success / failure determination;
A timing means capable of measuring time,
Special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect to display a special effect image on a predetermined display unit based on the result of timing by the timing means,
The production scene of the fluctuation production includes at least a first production scene and a second production scene in which the degree of expectation of the specific result is higher than the first production scene.
The special effect execution means,
When the special effect is performed during the execution of the variable effect, if the effect scene of the variable effect is the first effect scene, a special effect image is displayed at the first display size, and if the special effect image is the second effect scene. The special effect image is displayed in a second display size smaller than the first display size.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the special effect based on the timing result by the timing means is to be executed (started) during the variable effect, the effect scene of the variable effect at that time is the first effect scene. For example, if the special effect image constituting the special effect is displayed in a relatively large first display size, and the effect scene of the variable effect at that time is the second effect scene with a high degree of expectation of the specific result, the special effect The special effect image to be configured is displayed in a relatively small second display size. For this reason, when the special production is performed when the variable production is the first production scene, the special production is made to stand out and the player's interest is directed to the special production. In the case where the special effect is executed, the special effect can be made less noticeable, and the player's interest can be directed to the second effect scene (variable effect). In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the special effect is executed in a manner that matches the effect scene of the running variable effect, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine according to Reference Invention 2-1 described above.
The fluctuation effect execution means,
When the special effect image is displayed in the first display size by executing the special effect, the variable effect image is displayed in a display size smaller than the first display size.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the special effect image is displayed in the first display size by executing the special effect, that is, the effect scene of the variable effect when the special effect is executed (started) is set to the first effect. In the case of a scene, the variable effect image forming the variable effect is displayed smaller than the special effect image forming the special effect. For this reason, it is possible to make the special effect stand out more than the variable effect. Thus, when the special effect is executed when the variable effect is the first effect scene, it is possible to direct the player's interest to the special effect and to give the player an interest in the special effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 or 2-2 described above,
When the special effect image is displayed in the second display size by executing the special effect, the variable effect image is displayed in a display size larger than the second display size.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the special effect image is displayed in the second display size by executing the special effect, that is, the effect scene of the variable effect when the special effect is executed (started) is the second effect. In the case of a scene, the variable effect image forming the variable effect is displayed larger than the special effect image forming the special effect. For this reason, it is possible to make the floating effect stand out more than the special effect. Thereby, when the special effect is performed when the variable effect is the second effect scene, the player's interest is directed to the variable effect (the second effect scene), and the player is given an interest in the variable effect. It becomes possible.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 2-4 is a gaming machine according to any one of Reference Inventions 2-1 to 2-3 described above,
A first display device;
A second display device,
The first display device has a larger screen size than the second display device,
The special effect execution means,
When a special effect image is displayed at the first display size, the special effect image is displayed on at least the first display device,
When the special effect image is displayed at the second display size, the special effect image is displayed on the second display device.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the special effect image is displayed at the first display size upon execution of the special effect, at least the screen size of the first display device and the second display device is relatively large. The special effect image is displayed on the large first display device. On the other hand, when the special effect image is displayed at the second display size upon execution of the special effect, the special effect image is displayed on the second display device having a relatively small screen size among the first display device and the second display device. Is displayed. Therefore, a special effect can be executed using a display device having a screen size corresponding to the display size of the special effect image. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately perform the special effect according to the situation.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 2-5 is the gaming machine according to Reference Invention 2-4 described above,
The variation effect executing means displays a variation effect image on at least the first display device.

  According to such a gaming machine, the variable effect image constituting the variable effect is displayed on at least the first display device having a relatively large screen size among the first display device and the second display device. For this reason, the variable effect based on the result of the right / wrong determination is developed centering on the first display device. As a result, a special effect based on the timing result can be executed mainly in a variable effect based on the result of the determination of success / failure, in a manner corresponding to the situation (effect scene) of the variable effect.

  According to the above-described Reference Invention 2, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in a gaming machine having a function of executing a special effect at predetermined time intervals.

(Reference Invention 3)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine is provided with a display device such as a liquid crystal, a movable role (gimmick), a lighting device, a rendering device (a rendering unit) such as a speaker, and various renderings are executed in accordance with the progress of the game. . Some gaming machines of this type have a function of executing a special effect every time a predetermined time is measured using a real-time clock (RTC) or the like (for example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-17350). . By arranging a plurality of gaming machines having such a function in an island facility in a gaming hall, special effects by the plurality of gaming machines are simultaneously executed at a predetermined cycle.

  However, depending on the environment of the gaming hall in which the gaming machine is installed and the preference of the player, it may not be desirable that the special effects are simultaneously performed at predetermined time intervals. For this reason, it can be said that there is still room for improvement in a gaming machine having a function of executing a special effect at predetermined time intervals.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately setting a function for executing a special effect at predetermined time intervals. It is in.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 is:
A gaming machine capable of playing a game using a predetermined game medium,
A first operation unit operably provided from the back side of the gaming machine;
First operation detection means capable of detecting an operation by the first operation unit;
A second operation unit provided to be operable from the front side of the gaming machine;
A second operation detection unit capable of detecting an operation by the second operation unit;
A timing means capable of measuring time,
Effect control means capable of executing a special effect based on the result of timing by the timing means,
Condition setting means capable of setting a special effect condition relating to the execution of the special effect,
The effect control means is capable of controlling the execution of a special effect based on the settings made by the condition setting means,
When the second operation detection unit detects a predetermined operation by the second operation unit within a predetermined period after the first operation detection unit detects an operation by the first operation unit, the special effect condition can be set. It is characterized by the following.

  According to such a gaming machine, the predetermined operation by the second operating unit operable from the front side of the gaming machine is performed within a predetermined period after the operation by the first operation unit operable from the back side of the gaming machine is detected. Is detected, it is possible to set a condition relating to the execution of the special effect (special effect condition). Here, in a state where the gaming machine is installed in the gaming hall, it is generally impossible for the player to operate the first operating unit that can be operated from the back side of the gaming machine, and the first operating unit is operated. The staff members and managers of the gaming hall (hereinafter referred to as “managers”) can do so. For this reason, the operation by the first operation unit and the predetermined operation by the second operation unit within a predetermined period from the operation are performed by the manager, not the player, and the special production condition that can be triggered by those operations Is set not by the player but by the manager or the like. Thus, it is possible to set a special effect condition that can be set only by the administrator or the like, and appropriately set the function for executing the special effect at predetermined time intervals.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 3-2 is the gaming machine according to Reference Invention 3-1 described above.
An explanation display means capable of executing the explanation display indicating the predetermined operation within the predetermined period is provided.

  According to such a gaming machine, an explanation display indicating a predetermined operation of the second operation unit can be executed within a predetermined period after the operation of the first operation unit is detected. For this reason, it is possible to disclose a predetermined operation method (operation mode) of the second operation unit, and to allow an administrator or the like to recognize the existence of the special effect condition setting function. This makes it possible to provide a user-friendly gaming machine.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 3-3 is the gaming machine according to Reference Invention 3-1 or 3-2 described above.
Game control means capable of controlling the progress of the game,
Storage means capable of storing information relating to control processing by the game control means,
Erasing means capable of erasing the storage content of the storage means,
The first operation unit is an erasure operation unit operated to execute the erasure of the storage content by the erasure unit.

  According to such a gaming machine, the erasing operation unit operated to erase the storage content of the storage unit capable of storing information related to the control processing by the game control unit is the first operation unit. A gaming machine provided with a game control means is usually provided with an erasing operation unit. For this reason, the existing erase operation unit can be used as the first operation unit, and the special effect condition can be set in accordance with the erasure (initialization) of the storage content of the storage unit. This makes it possible for the administrator or the like to set the special effect conditions rationally.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 3-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of Reference Inventions 3-1 to 3-3 described above,
The special production conditions include a first special production condition and a second special production condition,
The first special effect condition can be set by the second operation detecting unit detecting a predetermined operation by the second operation unit within the predetermined period,
The second special effect condition may be set at a predetermined time after the predetermined period has elapsed, depending on the setting content of the first special effect condition.

  According to such a gaming machine, the first special effect condition and the second special effect condition are provided as the special effect condition. Of the two special effect conditions, the first special effect condition can be set based on an operation by the first operation unit and a predetermined operation by the second operation unit within a predetermined period from the operation. That is, the first special effect condition is a special effect condition that can be set through operation of the first operation unit and predetermined operation of the second operation unit by an administrator or the like. On the other hand, the second special effect condition may be set at a predetermined time after the first special effect condition is set according to the setting content (setting result) of the first special effect condition by the administrator or the like. The setting of the condition is not limited to the administrator or the like. That is, the second special effect condition is a special effect condition that can be set by the player. For this reason, it is possible to provide a special effect condition that can be set only by the manager or the like and a special effect condition that can be set by the player. Thereby, it is possible to set special effect conditions according to each of the manager and the like and the player.

  According to the above-described Reference Invention 3, it is possible to appropriately perform a setting relating to a function of executing a special effect at predetermined time intervals.

  1 pachinko gaming machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 7 first image display device, 7a display screen, 7b, effect design display area, 7c background display area, 8 effect design, 13 frame movable decorative member, 14 panel movable decoration Member, 20 first starting opening, 21 second starting opening, 30 first winning opening, 35 second winning opening, 41a first special symbol display (first special symbol display), 41b second special symbol display (Second special symbol display unit), 71 second image display device, 71a display screen, 80 main control board, 81 game control microcomputer (main control unit), 90 sub control board (sub control unit), 91 effect control Microcomputer (sub-control unit), 92 RTC (time measuring means), 100 image control board (image control unit), 101 image control microcomputer (image control unit).

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A gaming machine capable of playing a game using a predetermined game medium,
A first operation unit operably provided from the back side of the gaming machine;
First operation detection means capable of detecting an operation by the first operation unit;
A second operation unit provided to be operable from the front side of the gaming machine;
A second operation detection unit capable of detecting an operation by the second operation unit;
A timing means capable of measuring time,
Effect control means capable of executing a special effect based on the result of timing by the timing means,
Condition setting means capable of setting a special effect condition relating to the execution of the special effect,
The effect control means is capable of controlling the execution of a special effect based on the settings made by the condition setting means,
When the second operation detection unit detects a predetermined operation by the second operation unit within a predetermined period after the first operation detection unit detects an operation by the first operation unit, the special effect condition can be set. A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: an explanation display unit capable of executing an explanation display indicating the predetermined operation within the predetermined period. Game control means capable of controlling the progress of the game,
Storage means capable of storing information relating to control processing by the game control means,
Erasing means capable of erasing the storage content of the storage means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first operation unit is an erasure operation unit that is operated to execute erasure of the storage content by the erasure unit. The special production conditions include a first special production condition and a second special production condition,
The first special effect condition can be set by the second operation detecting unit detecting a predetermined operation by the second operation unit within the predetermined period,
The second special effect condition may be able to be set at a predetermined time after the predetermined period has elapsed according to the setting content of the first special effect condition. A gaming machine according to any one of the preceding claims.

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