JP2020005726A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that contributes to enhancement of a game interest through a performance.SOLUTION: A performance control microcomputer 121 of a Pachinko game machine PY1 can perform a game performance such as a special symbol variation performance and a customer waiting performance. The game performance can be executed when a player is playing a game. The customer waiting performance can be executed when a game machine is in a standby state where the game performance is not executed. The performance control microcomputer 121, in the customer waiting performance, executes a selection standby demonstration performance, a hall code corresponding demonstration performance, a newly registered demonstration performance, and a specific demonstration performance in this order.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine and the like.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, when a predetermined time has elapsed, a predetermined effect may be performed by the effect means. For example, Patent Document 1 below describes a gaming machine that displays a standby screen on a display screen of a variable display unit when a condition for executing variable display is not satisfied for a predetermined time or more.

JP-A-2002-17997

  By the way, there is room for improvement in the effects performed based on the passage of time in order to improve the entertainment of the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of gaming interest through effects.

The gaming machine of the present invention,
Effect control means capable of executing an effect using the effect means,
A gaming machine comprising:
The effect control means,
When the player is playing a game, by the effect means, it is possible to execute a predetermined game effect,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the gaming effect is not performed, a predetermined demonstration effect including a specific demonstration effect can be executed by the effect means.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of gaming interest through effects.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big winning device etc. in detail. It is a front view of a display. (A) is a front view of the effecting unit when the on-panel movable device and the under-panel movable device are in a standby state, and (B) is the effect of the effecting unit when the on-panel movable device and the under-panel movable device operate. It is a front view. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration on a main control board side. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration on a sub control board side. (A) is a table showing general-purpose-related random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-image-related random numbers. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a reach determination table. It is an example of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an example of a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an example of a look-ahead determination table. It is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is an explanatory view of a game state. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal fluctuation | variation of a special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a pending effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a movable body effect. It is an explanatory view showing an example of an operation effect. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a customer waiting effect. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of power-on. 9 is a flowchart of a main timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a starting port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a special electric auditors product process. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing. 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 fluctuation effect start process. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of turning on a sub side power supply. It is a flowchart of a customer waiting effect process. It is a flowchart of a customer waiting effect process. It is a flowchart of a specific demonstration timer process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a customer waiting effect. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing specific timing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a change of a specific demonstration effect. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of turning on the power supply on the sub side according to the modification.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings referred to, the same portions are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description of the same portions will be omitted in principle. In the present specification, for the sake of simplicity of description, a symbol or code that refers to information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, or the like is written to omit a name of information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, or the like corresponding to the symbol or code. May be abbreviated. In addition, in an arbitrary flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in an arbitrary plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or can be executed in parallel, as long as there is no inconsistency in the processing contents.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions (as viewed from the front) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In addition, “forward” is a direction approaching a player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and “backward” is a direction approaching the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from a player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a gaming machine frame 2. The game machine frame 2 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU described later is mounted, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 mounted on the game board mounting frame 2A faces the transparent plate 23t. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in a game arcade, a player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the gaming area 6 formed on the gaming board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used. What is necessary is just to be able to visually recognize the gaming area 6 from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  At the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23m, there is provided a handle 72k that can be rotated to fire a game ball. The amount by which the handle 72k is operated (rotation angle) is associated with the magnitude (firing intensity) of the force (the amount by which the firing device 72 described later drives the firing solenoid) applied to the gaming ball to fire the game ball. Have been. Therefore, the game ball is fired at a firing strength corresponding to the turning operation of the handle 72k. At the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m, a lower decorative body 36 that protrudes greatly toward the front is provided. On the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, an upper plate 34 for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k is formed. In addition, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided in the lower center of the front of the lower decorative body 36.

  A first input device (hereinafter, a “normal button”) 40 that can be pressed downward is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 in front of the upper plate 34. In addition, a second input device (hereinafter, “special button”) 41 that can be pressed down is provided on the right decorative body 32 formed to protrude forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. . Further, on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, a select button 42 is provided at a location next to the normal button 40. The select button 42 is, for example, a cross key that allows selection in four directions (up, down, left, and right).

  Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed to protrude forward from the upper part of the surface of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 includes a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged on the right side. A frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light is provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the front lower plate 35 of the lower decorative body 36. Further, a movable frame movable device 58 is attached to the upper side of the left edge and the right edge of the front frame 23m as an effect device for enhancing amusement of a game. The frame movable device 58 includes a left frame movable device 58L disposed on the left side and a right frame movable device 58R disposed on the right side.

  In addition, the position and the number of members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Next, the game board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and an effect unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be described. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. An opening 1A having a substantially circular shape in a front view is formed substantially in the center of the game board 1. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall portion 1B for defining a game area 6 in which game balls can flow down is formed to protrude forward. A substantially ring-shaped outer wall 1C for defining the game area 6 is also formed outside the inner wall 1B so as to protrude forward.

  On the front surface of the game board 1, a game area 6 surrounded by an inner wall 1B, an outer wall 1C and the like is formed. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is partitioned into the game area 6 and the other area by the inner wall 1B and the outer wall 1C.

  The game area 6 is an area where a game ball fired by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game with the pachinko game machine PY1. In the game area 6, a number of game nails (not shown) are protruded. The game nails enter the game area 6 and flow down the game area 6 to a game ball, and a first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, a general winning port 10, a gate 13, a first large winning port 14, In addition, a route for appropriately leading to the second special winning opening 15 or the like is configured. A starting port such as the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 is referred to as a ball entry port, and a large winning port such as the first winning port 14 or the second winning port 15 is referred to as a special winning port or a specific winning port. The gate 13 can be referred to as a passage port or a passage area.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 6, a center frame (center decoration body) 61 for decorating the periphery of the opening 1A is provided. The center frame 61 is provided with a stage capable of guiding game balls to a first starting port 11 described later, and a warp capable of guiding game balls to the stage.

  In the game area 6, a first starting winning device 11D in which a first starting port 11 into which a game ball can enter is formed, and a second starting prize device 11D for enabling or disabling a ball to enter the second starting port 12. And a start winning device (a so-called “electric chew”) 12D.

  The first start winning device 11D is immobile. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchanged) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is determined by a lottery of a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of a special figure 1-related random number described later: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery"). ) And the variable display shown in FIG. When the game balls enter the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  The electric tube 12D includes an operable electric tube opening and closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where game balls cannot enter the second starting port 12. Then, in the special state, the game ball moves to an open position where the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. In this manner, the movement of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as an “open state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. Ball entry is possible. On the other hand, that the electric tube opening / closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as the “closed state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D. The state in which the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D is in the “open state” is also referred to as “the electric chew 12D is opened”, and the state in which the electric chew 12D is in the “closed state” is “the electric chew 12D is closed”. Also called.

  The winning of the game ball in the second starting port 12 is determined by a lottery of a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2”) (acquisition and determination of a special figure 2 related random number described later: hereinafter, “special figure 2 lottery”). And the variable display of Toku-zu 2 are triggered. When the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In the game area 6, a guidance stage 12g for guiding a game ball to the second starting port 12 is provided.

  The game area 6 is provided with a general winning opening (normal winning opening) 10 in which a game ball can enter. When the game balls enter the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  The game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which game balls can pass. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is triggered by a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a “common figure”) (that is, acquisition and determination of a random number of a normal symbol: hereinafter, referred to as a “common figure lottery”) and a variable display of the common figure. Has become. The electric chew 12D is opened by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game that involves opening the electric chew 12D.

  In the game area 6, a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter, also referred to as a "normal AT 14D") provided with a first big winning opening 14 in which a game ball can enter is provided. The first big winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. The first special winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the normal AT opening and closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k is normally in a closed state that closes the first special winning opening 14, and it is impossible for game balls to enter the first special winning opening 14. When the normal AT opening / closing member 14k operates in the open state, it becomes possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning opening 14. As described above, the game ball can enter the first big winning opening 14 only when the normal AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. When a game ball wins in the first big winning opening 14, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Further, in the game area 6, a second big winning device 15D (hereinafter, also referred to as "VAT15D") provided with a second big winning opening 15 in which a game ball can enter is provided. The second big winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k normally closes the second special winning opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be in an open state. Only when the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second big winning opening 15. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k blocks the second special winning opening 15 is also referred to as a “closed state”. Thus, the second big winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening and closing member 15k. When a game ball wins in the second special winning opening 15, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Here, the second big winning device 15D will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Inside the second big winning device 15D, there is provided a gate-shaped second big winning port sensor 15a capable of detecting a game ball entering the second big winning opening 15 and passing the game ball downward. Have been.

  A specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which a game ball can pass (enter) are provided in a downstream area of the second special winning opening sensor 15a. The game balls that have passed through the second special winning opening sensor 15a are sorted to the specific area 16 or the non-specific area 17 by the distribution device 16D. The distribution device 16D includes a distribution member 16k formed of a substantially rectangular flat plate, and a distribution solenoid 16s that drives the distribution member 16k. The distribution member 16k is configured to be slidable left and right by driving the distribution solenoid 16s.

  When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in a first state in which the game ball is prevented from passing to the specific area 16 (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in a front view of FIG. 3A). Is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k covers the specific area 16 immediately above. When the distribution member 16k is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 cannot pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. , Pass through the non-specific area 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second special winning opening 15 to the non-specific area 17 is referred to as a first route.

  On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is in the second state in which the game ball is allowed to pass (enter) the specific region 16 (passage permitted state: frontal view in FIG. 3B). The left end of the distribution member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 immediately above, but is in a state where the upper area of the specific area 16 is open. When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, a game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second special winning opening 15 to the specific area 16 is referred to as a second route.

  Basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Then, only in a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can change to the second state. The operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate.

  The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect a game ball passing through (entering) each of the areas 16 and 17 and pass the game ball downward. .

  In addition, it is possible to provide only one of the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D as long as the game is not hindered. In addition, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which two large prize winning devices without a specific area or a sorting device, such as the first large prize winning device 14D, are provided according to the game characteristics.

  As shown in FIG. 2, substantially at the lowermost part of the game area 6, two game balls that are driven into the game area 6 but do not win any winning opening are discharged outside the game area 6. An out port 19 is provided. The game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

  By the way, the game area 6 in which the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 6B (second game area) on the right side. it can. The operation mode of the handle 72k for firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is referred to as "left hit". On the other hand, an operation mode of the handle 72k for firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is referred to as “right-handed”. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is shot left is called a first flow path R1, and the game ball flows down when the game ball is shot right. A possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also constituted by a large number of game nails or the like.

  On the first flow path R1, a first starting port 11 and two general winning ports 10 are provided. Therefore, the player can aim at the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by left-handing. On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second starting port 12, a general winning port 10, a gate 13, a first winning port 14, and a second winning port 15 are provided. Therefore, the player fires the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by right-handing, thereby passing through the gate 13, the second starting port 12, the general winning opening 10, and the first winning opening 14. Alternatively, it is possible to aim for a prize in the second grand prize opening 15.

  A game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports (the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the general winning port 10, the first large winning port 14, and the second large winning port 15) It is guided to the outlet 19 and discharged. In addition, the number of prize balls by winning a prize hole can be appropriately set.

  Indicators 8 are arranged on the left side below the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (a part other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, on the display 8, a special figure 1 display 81 a that variably displays the special figure 1, a special figure 2 display 81 b that variably displays the special figure 2, and a general figure are variably displayed. A general-purpose indicator 82 is included. The display 8 also includes a special figure 1 reservation display 83a that displays the special figure 1 reservation number (U1: the number of variable display of the special figure 1 held by the special figure 1 display 81a) described later. A special figure 2 reservation display 83b for displaying the special figure 2 reservation number (U2: the number of the special figure 2 variable display held by the special figure 2 display 81b) to be described later is included.

  The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11. In addition, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively called a special figure (an example of an identification symbol), and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively called a special figure lottery. The special figure display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively called the special figure display 81. Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation display 83a and the special figure 2 reservation display 83b are collectively called a special figure reservation display 83.

  The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is variably displayed and then stopped. The special figure stopped and displayed (the special special figure derived and displayed as a display result of the variable special display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of kinds of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special special figure (a special figure of a specific stop mode, ie, a big hit symbol), the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 and the second special winning opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed.

  The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery according to the lighting mode. For example, if the result of the special figure lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later), the special figure display 81 indicates “□□ ■■ □□ ■■” (□: lighting, ■ : Extinguished), and the big hit symbol constituted by the lighting of the first, second, fifth and sixth LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, the special figure display 81 is composed of only the rightmost LED such as “■■■■■■■ □”. Is displayed. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost symbol.

  Further, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the special figure is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. In the variable display mode of the special figure, for example, each LED is turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It should be noted that the form of the variable display of the special figure is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink at once unless each LED is stopped (displayed in a specific manner).

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is won (entered) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (an example of determination information) for performing a special drawing lottery or the like are provided. May be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers acquired by winning (entering) game balls into the first starting port 11 are referred to as “special figure 1-related random numbers”, and winning of game balls into the second starting port 12. The various random numbers obtained by (entering the ball) are referred to as “special figure 2 related random numbers”. Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored as special figure 1 reservation in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a in the special figure reservation storage unit 105. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. The number of special figure 1 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (number of special figure 1 reservations) and the number of special figure 2 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (number of special figure 2 reservations) Can set an upper limit (for example, four). In the following, the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation are collectively referred to as “special figure reservation”, and the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number are collectively referred to as “special figure reservation number”. In addition, the special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number are collectively referred to as “special figure related random number”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the special figure is not variably displayed immediately after the gaming ball has won the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If a prize is awarded during the execution of the jackpot game, the variable display of a special map for the prize (or the right to special drawing lottery) can be reserved. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is digested when it becomes possible to variably display the special figure based on the special figure reservation. In other words, the digestion of the special figure reservation means that a special figure relation random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation is determined and the variable display of the special figure for indicating the determination result is executed.

  Then, the special figure reservation number is displayed on the special figure reservation display 83. Each of the special figure 1 reservation display 83a and the special figure 2 reservation display 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the number of special figure reservations is displayed by lighting the LEDs for the number of special figure reservations. It is possible.

  In addition, the variable display of the general figure notifies the result of the general figure lottery. In the variable display of the general figure, the general figure is variably displayed and then stopped. The stop-displayed general-purpose map (stop general-purpose diagram, a general-purpose diagram derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one general-purpose diagram selected from a plurality of types of general-purpose maps by a general-purpose drawing. When the stop-displayed general-purpose figure is a predetermined specific general-purpose figure (a general figure of a predetermined stop mode, ie, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 12 (the electric chew 12D) is performed. .

  The general-purpose indicator 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a general-purpose figure according to the result of the general-purpose lottery according to the lighting mode. When the result of the general drawing lottery is a winning, the general figure display 82 displays a winning symbol constituted by lighting of both LEDs, such as “□□” (□: lighting, Δ: extinguishing). In addition, if the result of the regular drawing lottery is a loss, a loss symbol constituted by lighting only the right LED, such as “■ □”, is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off as the losing symbol may be adopted. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the ordinary drawing lottery is not limited, and can be appropriately set.

  In addition, before the general figure is stopped and displayed, the variable figure of the general figure is displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time. An example of the variable display in the ordinary drawing is a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. The mode of variable display in ordinary drawings is not particularly limited. If each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode), it may be appropriately set such that all LEDs blink at once. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be obtained. This random number is stored in a later-described general-purpose holding storage unit 106 on condition that the variable display of the general-purpose illustration or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, four) to the number of general-purpose reservations that can be stored in the general-purpose storage unit 106 (the number of general-purpose reservations). In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as “general symbol related random number”. Further, in the present embodiment, a general-purpose reservation display for displaying the number of general-purpose reservations is not provided, but a general-purpose reservation display may be added to the indicators 8. As the general-purpose display indicator, for example, the same configuration as that of the special-purpose display indicator 83 can be employed.

  Next, an effect unit 1U attached to the back of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect unit 1U is a unit obtained by uniting a plurality of devices that mainly perform effects. The effect display unit 1U is equipped with an image display device 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter, "on-panel movable device") 55, and a second panel movable device (hereinafter, "under-panel movable device") 56.

  The image display device 50 is configured by, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. Note that the image display device 50 may be another display device, such as a device configured by a plurality of liquid crystal displays or a device configured by an EL (electro luminescence) display, as long as an image can be displayed. You may.

  The on-board movable device 55 is configured to be movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The under-board movable device 56 is configured to be movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated under-board movable body 56k.

  FIG. 5A schematically shows a state in which the on-panel movable body 55k and the under-panel movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not operated. When the drive source of the on-panel movable device 55 is driven, the on-panel movable body 55k moves downward (down), and when the drive source of the under-panel movable device 56 is driven, the under-panel movable body 56k moves upward (up). I do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered by the lowered movable body 55k above the board or the movable body 56k below the raised board, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

  In addition, the position and the number of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes special figure lottery, variable display of special figure, jackpot game, setting of a game state described later, general figure lottery, variable display of general figure, auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as “main control board”) 100 for performing control (game progress) relating to game profit, and a game effect (special figure fluctuation effect, hold effect, operation effect, jackpot) according to the progress of the game by the main control substrate 100 A game control board (hereinafter referred to as a “sub-control board”) 120 for performing controls related to effects such as game effects and customer waiting effects, and a payout control board 170 for performing control for paying out game balls, etc. It is further provided on the back side of the image display device 50. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit (main control unit) that controls a game. Further, the sub-control board 120, together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and a sound control circuit 161 to be described later, can be positioned as an effect control unit (sub-control unit) that controls the effect. The effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and various kinds of effects using effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, etc.). What is necessary is just to be able to control the production.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to a later-described gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and a rendering RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190. By turning on / off the power switch 191, power on / off is switched. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 may be provided on the main control board 100, or a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 may be provided on the sub control board 120.

  As shown in FIG. 6, on the main control board 100, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing a program and a table for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a program stored in the game ROM 103 is included.

  The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing a main control main process and a main timer interrupt process, which will be described later. The gaming ROM 103 also includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and a normal figure variation pattern determination table, which will be described later. , An auxiliary game control table, and the like. The gaming ROM 103 may be provided externally. Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure reservation storage unit 105 and general figure reservation storage unit 106.

  The main control board 100 also causes the gaming CPU 102 to clear information stored in the gaming I / O (Input / Output) port unit 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and information stored in the gaming RAM 104. Clear switch 119 is mounted.

  Various sensors and actuators are connected to the main control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors are input to the main control board 100. The main control board 100 outputs signals to various actuators.

  Various sensors connected to the main control board 100 include a first starting port sensor 11a, a second starting port sensor 12a, a general winning opening sensor 10a, a gate sensor 13a, a first winning opening sensor 14a, and a second winning opening sensor 14a. A winning opening sensor 15a, a specific area sensor 16a, and a non-specific area sensor 17a are included.

  The first starting port sensor 11a detects a game ball that has won the first starting port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a detects a game ball that has won the second starting port 12. The general winning opening sensor 10a detects a game ball that has won the general winning opening 10. The general winning opening sensor 10 a is provided for each general winning opening 10. The gate sensor 13a is provided in the gate 13, and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The first special winning opening sensor 14a detects a game ball that has won the first special winning opening 14. The second special winning opening sensor 15a detects a game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15. The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball passing through the specific area 16 (entering the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball passing through the non-specific area 17 (entering the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the main control board 100.

  Note that the type and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  The various actuators connected to the main control board 100 include an electric vacuum solenoid 12s, a first winning port solenoid 14s, a second winning port solenoid 15s, and a distribution solenoid 16s. The electric tube solenoid 12s drives the electric tube opening / closing member 12k of the electric tube 12D. The first big winning opening solenoid 14s drives the normal AT opening and closing member 14k of the first big winning device 14D. The second big winning opening solenoid 15s drives the VAT opening / closing member 15k of the second big winning device 15D. The distribution solenoid 16s drives the distribution member 16k of the distribution device 16D.

  Note that the type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Further, the main control board 100 is connected to the display devices 8 (a special figure display 81, a general figure display 82, and a special figure reservation display 83). The display control of these displays 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

  Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and allows a ball to be lent based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The firing device 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 101 or a signal from the connected card unit CU to pay out a prize ball. , Paying out ball rentals. The paid out game balls are detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and a detection signal from the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

  The firing device 72 is provided with a touch switch 72a that can detect a contact of a person such as a player with the handle 72k (see FIG. 1). When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch 72a detects the contact of the player with the handle 72k, and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. Further, the firing device 72 is connected to a firing volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operating amount) of the handle 72k. The firing device 72 drives the firing solenoid 72s so that the game ball is fired at a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the firing volume knob 72b. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained.

  Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information on the game to the sub-control board 120 in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub-control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control) by the main control board 100 based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 120. That is, a non-illustrated unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) as a communication direction regulating unit is interposed between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120.

  As shown in FIG. 7, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 stores the effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the main control board 100, the effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123. Effect CPU 122 for executing the selected program.

  The effect ROM 123 stores a program for performing a sub-control main process, a reception interrupt process, a 1 ms timer interrupt process, and a 10 ms timer interrupt process, which will be described later. The effect ROM 123 may be external.

  In the effect RAM 124, a reference time storage unit 125 is provided as a storage area for storing information on a customer waiting effect described later. The reference time storage unit 125 is a storage area that stores a time obtained based on the start of power supply. As described above, power is supplied to the effect RAM 124 by the backup power supply circuit 192 even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned off. Therefore, the information stored in the reference time storage unit 125 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned off.

  Further, on the sub-control board 120, an effect I / O port unit 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139 are mounted. The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 operates with the electric power when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is supplied with power from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown). When the power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 190 is turned off. It operates with the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 192 provided. For this reason, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not turned on. A backup power supply circuit for the RTC 139 may be provided on the sub-control board 120. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (such as a button battery) can be employed as the backup power supply circuit.

  An image control board 140 is connected to the sub-control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 sends an image display device to the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100. 50 display control is performed. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be performed both for transmitting a signal from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and for transmitting a signal from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. Two-way communication connection.

  The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing a program for image control and the like, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 for executing the program stored in the image ROM 142. . The image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 storing image data displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for expanding image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has. Of course, all or a part of these electronic components may be configured as one chip. The CGROM 145 stores, for example, image data (still image data and moving image data, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc.) ) And image data such as a background image).

  The VDP 144 reads image data from the CGROM 145 and develops it in a development area in the VRAM 146 according to a display list created by the image CPU 141 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 121. Then, the developed image data is appropriately combined and an image is drawn in a frame buffer in the VRAM 146. Then, the image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 50 as RGB signals. Thereby, various effect images are displayed on the display unit 50a.

  The display list is composed of a group of commands for instructing execution of drawing in frame units. The display list includes information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position where the image is drawn, the display priority, the display magnification, and the image transmittance.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 is configured to output sound, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100. Is output.

  Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120. Note that a CPU may be mounted using the sound control circuit 161 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and audio data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

  Further, various switches serving as an input unit, various actuators serving as a driving source, and various lamps are connected to the sub-control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub-control board 120. The sub-control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators. Further, the sub-control board 120 controls the lighting of various lamps via the lamp control circuit 151 based on a command or the like received from the main control board 100.

  The various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a, a special button detection switch 41a, and a select button detection switch 42a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. The select button detection switch 42a detects that the select button 42 has been pressed (specifically, one of the up, down, left, and right directions has been pressed). Each of the detection switches 40a, 41a, and 42a outputs a signal corresponding to the detection content to the sub-control board 120. Note that the type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-panel drive motor 55m for driving the on-panel movable device 55, an under-panel drive motor 56m for driving the under-panel movable device 56, and a frame for driving the frame movable device 58. A drive motor 58m and the like are included. The effect control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. Note that the type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  The various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, and the like. The effect control microcomputer 121 can make each lamp emit light. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as lamp data), which determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and determines the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Note that data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Note that a CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may control the lighting of each lamp and the operation of each movable device. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and the ROM may store data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern. Further, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

3. Next, main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Each table shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 is a general table for explaining this item, and other tables are shown in the following description of “characteristic parts of pachinko gaming machine PY1”. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, for the configuration that does not show another table in the description of the “characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1”, the table shown in this item is used, and the “pachinko gaming machine PY1 It is assumed that the configuration showing another table in the description of the "characteristic portion" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

3-1. Games related to general maps First, games related to general maps will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a regular drawing lottery when the launched game ball passes through the gate 13. When the general drawing lottery is performed, a variable display of the general drawing (stop display after performing the variable display) is performed on the general figure display 82. Here, the stop-displayed general symbols include a hit symbol and a lost symbol. It should be noted that the lost symbol in the ordinary figure is also referred to as a "losed ordinary figure" in order to distinguish it from the lost symbol in the special figure described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game relating to the passage through the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost game is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed and the game related to the passage through the gate 13 ends. In the following, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is referred to as “establishment of the general map starting condition”.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1, when performing such a series of games (a general drawing lottery, a variable display of a general drawing, an auxiliary game), acquires a general figure-related random number by satisfying a general figure starting condition. As shown in FIG. 8A, the ordinary symbol related random numbers to be acquired include ordinary symbol random numbers. Normally, the symbol random number is a random number for performing a hit determination. The random number is also called judgment information. A range is appropriately provided for the random numbers.

3-1-1. The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not a hit has been made (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) according to a hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9A. The hit determination table is associated with a game state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time saving hit determination table) used in a non-hour reduction state and a hit determination table (time reduction hit determination table) used in a time reduction state. In each of the hit determination tables, a determination value of a normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random value) is assigned to a hit and a loss as a result of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines a winning or a loss by determining the acquired ordinary symbol random numbers according to the hit determination table. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, a general-figure variation pattern determination for variably displaying the general-figure is performed. When the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the ordinary figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically, the loss general figure is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the general figure. The winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Further, the hit determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

3-1-2. The general figure fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining the general figure fluctuation pattern according to the general figure fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9B. The general-figure variation pattern is identification information on predetermined items related to variable display of the general-purpose figure such as general-fluctuation time.

  The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). That is, the normal figure variation pattern determination table includes a general figure variation pattern determination table (non-time saving general figure variation pattern determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a general figure variation pattern determination table (non-time reduction general figure variation pattern determination table) used in the time reduction state. Time-saving general-purpose variation pattern determination table). It should be noted that the normal pattern change pattern determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

  In each of the general figure fluctuation pattern determination tables, one general figure fluctuation pattern as a result of the general figure fluctuation pattern determination is stored for each general figure to be stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the general-purpose variation time different between the non-time reduction state and the time reduction state. For example, in the non-time saving state, the variable display of the general figure when the general figure of the loss (loss general figure) is stopped and displayed is determined to be a general figure variation pattern in which the general figure variation time is, for example, 30 seconds. Is determined to be a general-purpose variation pattern in which the general-purpose variation time is, for example, 30 seconds. Further, in the time saving state, the variable display of the general figure when the lost general figure is stopped and displayed is determined to be a general figure fluctuation pattern in which the general figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the general figure when the hit symbol is stopped and displayed. The variable display of the figure is determined to be a general figure fluctuation pattern in which the general figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The varieties of the varieties of the varieties of the varieties of the general figure, which are associated with the general figure variance patterns determined in this determination, are variably displayed on the general figure display 82. Further, these ordinary figure fluctuation times can be appropriately changed. As described above, the hit determination and the general-purpose change pattern determination are performed, so that the general-purpose display variably displays the general-purpose display.

3-1-3. Auxiliary Game The auxiliary game is executed when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a display result (a result of the general figure lottery) in a variable display of the general figure.

  The elements that constitute the auxiliary game (auxiliary game elements) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D opens and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with a game state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls an auxiliary game according to an auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9C based on a game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with a game state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Note that the number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be appropriately changed.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a different opening time of the electric chew 12D between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened only for a first opening time (a time (for example, 0.08 seconds) in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as “short opening auxiliary game”. In addition, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is played for a second opening time longer than the first opening time (a time (for example, 3.00 seconds) in which it is easy to make the electric ball 12D win a game ball). Open. Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the time saving state is also referred to as a “long opening auxiliary game”. Note that the opening time of the electric chew 12D may be the same between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state.

3-2. Next, a game related to a special figure will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a special drawing 1 lottery when the launched game ball wins the first starting port 11. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 81a performs variable display (stop display after performing the variable display) of the special figure 1 and notifies the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 stopped and displayed includes a big hit symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 1 lottery includes a jackpot and a loss. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning ends. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the winning ends.

  Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a special drawing 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second starting port 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 81b performs a variable display of the special figure 2 (stop display after performing the variable display) and notifies the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 stopped and displayed includes a big hit symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special drawing 2 lottery includes a jackpot and a loss. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning ends. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the winning ends.

  In the following, a game ball winning in the first starting port 11 is referred to as “establishment of a first starting condition”, and a game ball winning in the second starting port 12 is referred to as “establishment of a second starting condition”. That. Further, "establishment of the first start condition" and "establishment of the second start condition" are collectively referred to as "establishment of the start condition". In addition, the lost symbol of the special symbol is also referred to as a “losing special symbol” in order to distinguish it from the above-mentioned ordinary symbol.

  In performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, special figure variable display, jackpot game, setting of game state), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure related random number by establishment of a start condition, and Various decisions are made on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include a special symbol random number (jackpot random number), a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a special figure variation pattern random number. The special symbol random number is a random number for performing a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for performing the jackpot symbol type determination. The reach random number is a random number for performing the reach determination. The special figure change pattern random number is a random number for performing a change pattern of a special symbol. The random number is also called judgment information. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-2-1. Jackpot determination The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is to be performed (whether to execute the jackpot game) according to a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state, specifically, a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in the high probability state.

  In each of the jackpot determination tables, a determination value (special symbol random value) of a special symbol random number is assigned to a jackpot and a loss as a result of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether it is a big hit or a loss by determining the acquired special symbol random number according to the big hit determination table. As shown in FIG. 10A, the special symbol random number determination value determined to be a big hit is set higher in the high probability big hit determination table than in the normal probability big hit determination table. In addition, the jackpot winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination The jackpot symbol type determination is for determining the type of the jackpot symbol (the jackpot symbol type) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10B when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. It is a judgment. For each type of the jackpot symbol, a jackpot component composed of the content of the jackpot, in other words, a game privilege given to the player, and the like, is associated.

  The jackpot symbol type determination table indicates the type of the special symbol that is variably displayed (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, a winning due to the jackpot symbol type determination (which caused the jackpot symbol type determination) is performed. It is associated with the type of the starting port (the first starting port 11 / the second starting port 12). That is, the jackpot symbol type determination table includes a jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1 and a jackpot used when performing the variable display of the special figure 2. There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

  There are a plurality of types of jackpot symbols, and in each of the jackpot symbol type determination tables, the determination value of the jackpot symbol type random number (the jackpot symbol type random value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. I have. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by determining the acquired jackpot symbol type random number according to the jackpot symbol type determination table. And in the first big hit symbol type determination table and the second big hit symbol type determination table, the big hit symbol type random numbers are appropriately distributed to various big hit symbols. In addition, the distribution rate of the big hit symbol type can be appropriately changed. The type of the big hit symbol can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type based on the jackpot symbol type determination for special figure 1 is set to 50% for jackpot symbol A and 50% for jackpot symbol B. It is possible to set the big hit symbol C to 100% of the distribution rate of the big hit symbol type by the big hit symbol type determination. In this way, the special figure 1 lottery performed when a game ball wins in the first starting port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery performed when a game ball wins in the second starting port 12, the swing of the jackpot symbol type. It is possible to have different fractions.

3-2-3. Reach determination The reach determination is for determining whether or not to generate a reach in a special figure variation effect described later according to a reach determination table as shown in FIG. 10C when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. It is a judgment.

  The reach determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (reach determination table for non-time reduction) used in the non-time reduction state and a reach determination table (reach determination table for time reduction) used in the time reduction state. Note that the reach determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

  In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random number value) is assigned to "reach present (reach is generated)" and "reach no (reach is not generated)" which are the results of the reach determination. . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether there is reach or not (by generating reach) by determining the obtained reach random number according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10C, the number of reach random values determined as “reach present (reach is generated)” is different between the reach determination table for non-time reduction and the reach determination table for time reduction. Note that the probability of determining that there is a reach can be changed as appropriate. In the following, "reach is present (reach is generated)", which is performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", is referred to as "reach with loss", and "reach is not performed (reach is not generated)". This is sometimes called "losing without reach."

3-2-4. Special figure variation pattern determination The special figure variation pattern determination uses a special pattern variation pattern determination table (a special figure variation pattern determination table) as shown in FIGS. (A figure variation pattern) is determined, and the result of the jackpot determination is performed in both cases of a jackpot and a loss. The special figure change pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to a special figure change time, an effect flow (effect contents) of a special figure change effect described later, and the like. The special figure change pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the special figure change time and the effect flow (effect contents) of the special figure change effect. The identification information included in the special figure change pattern can be changed as appropriate. Further, as the special figure change pattern, a plurality of types of special figure change patterns each having different identification information can be used, and the number thereof can be appropriately changed.

  The special figure variation pattern determination table includes a type of a special symbol (variable figure 1 / special figure 2) that performs variable display as a determination target, in other words, a start port where a winning due to the special figure variation pattern determination is performed. It is associated with the type (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). In other words, the special figure variation pattern determination table includes a special figure variation pattern determination table used when performing variable display of the special figure 1 (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) and a variable display of the special figure 2. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (Special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used when performing the determination. Note that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2).

  Each special figure change pattern determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table includes a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and a special figure used in the time reduction state. There is a 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for time reduction). On the other hand, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving state special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table are also used in the time reduction state. There is a special figure 2 change pattern determination table (special figure 2 change pattern determination table for time reduction). Note that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

  Each special figure change pattern determination table associated with a gaming state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state) is further associated with a jackpot determination result and a reach determination result. That is, the special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for non-hour saving and the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for non-hour saving have a big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach, respectively. Similarly, the time reduction special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time reduction special figure 2 variation pattern determination table also have a big hit, a reach loss and a lossless reach, respectively. Note that the special figure variation pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the jackpot determination result or the reach determination result.

  Further, the special figure 1 change pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the special figure reservation number. For example, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss, which is used when the special figure 1 reserved number (U1) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 1 reserved number (U1) is 3 to 4 are used. And a special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for a loss without reach. Further, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the special figure reservation number. Specifically, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for the loss without reach used when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2 and when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 3 to 4 And a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for a lossless reach used in the above. Note that the special figure change pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the number of special figure reservations.

  Then, the special figure display unit 81 variably displays the special figure of the special figure fluctuation time according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in each special figure fluctuation pattern determination. Then, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (the result of the special figure lottery) in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the next special figure is not immediately performed, and the big hit game is subsequently executed. You.

  Further, each special figure variation pattern is associated with an effect flow of a special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right of the tables in FIGS. It is not necessary to associate the special figure fluctuation effect with the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  In addition, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables in FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure variation pattern may be referred to by a name associated with a special figure (big hit determination result), the effect contents of the special figure variation production, and the like. is there. For example, a special figure change pattern related to a jackpot is referred to as “jackpot change”. And among the jackpot fluctuations, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is referred to as “SP big hit fluctuation”, and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is “L large hit fluctuation”. The special figure change pattern in which the special figure change effect ends at N reach is called “N big hit change”. On the other hand, a special figure variation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the loss with reach, is referred to as “SP loss variation”, and L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the loss with reach. The special figure fluctuation pattern called "L loss fluctuation" is referred to as "L loss fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation effect ends at N reach, which is a type of reach, in the loss with reach, is referred to as "N loss fluctuation". In other words, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the loss without reach is referred to as “normal loss fluctuation”. The normal loss fluctuation includes three types of fluctuations with different fluctuation times (normal A loss fluctuation, normal B loss fluctuation, and normal C loss fluctuation). In addition, when the SP jackpot and the SP loss variation are collectively referred to as “SP variation”.

  In addition, the special figure change pattern related to the jackpot where the special figure change effect ends immediately after the reach is referred to as “reach immediate big hit change”. On the other hand, a special figure change pattern related to a loss in which the special figure change effect ends immediately after the reach is called “immediate loss change”.

3-2-5. Read-ahead determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a read-ahead determination in accordance with a look-ahead determination table as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. The pre-reading determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, at the time of winning the starting opening). The pre-reading determination includes, for example, determining whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination, determining which jackpot symbol type is determined by the jackpot symbol type determination, There is a determination as to which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined in the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of the starting port related to the starting winning (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, the pre-reading determination table includes a pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table) when the first starting port 11 is won, and a pre-reading determination table (second pre-reading determination table) when the second starting port 12 is won. There is. Note that the prefetch determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of the starting port (the first starting port 11 / the second starting port 12).

  The look-ahead determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a look-ahead determination table (non-time-saving look-ahead determination table) used in the non-time-saving state and a look-ahead determination table (time-saving time look-ahead determination table) used in the time-saving state. .

  That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a first look-ahead determination table used in a non-time-saving state, a first look-ahead determination table used in a time-saving state, and a second look-ahead determination table used in a non-time-saving state. And a second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. Note that the look-ahead determination table need not be divided for each game state. Further, what kind of judgment is included in the pre-reading judgment can be appropriately changed.

3-3. Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game includes a plurality of round games with opening and closing of a special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 or the second special winning opening 15), and a period from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game. An opening (also referred to as OP) and an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game are included. Each round game starts when the opening game ends or the previous round game ends, and ends when the next round game starts or the ending starts. Further, it is possible not to provide the OP or the ED. In the following, a predetermined number of round games (predetermined order) are simply referred to as “rounds”. For example, the first (first) round game is called “1 round (1R)”, and the tenth round game is called “10 round (10R)”.

  Elements constituting such a jackpot game (jackpot game component) include the number of round games, the number of times the large winning port (the first large winning port 14, the second large winning port 15) is opened in each round game, It includes the type and opening time of the special winning opening in which each opening is performed, a time for closing until the next opening (closing time), an opening time (opening time), and an ending time (ending time). After the special figure is stopped and displayed, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the big hit game according to the big hit game control table as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot game control table stores the jackpot game components for each jackpot game (for example, for each of the jackpot games A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first special winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first special winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Is performed. In the 16R (final round), a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is performed. Done. In each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is detected by the special winning opening sensors 14a and 15a, the maximum opening time of the special winning openings 14 and 15 is not elapsed. End the round game.

  The jackpot game A shown in FIG. 14 is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 11 (B)), and the jackpot game B has the type of the winning jackpot symbol of the hit jackpot symbol. The jackpot game C may be executed when it is B, and the jackpot game C may be executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol C.

  Also, the number and time of each big hit game component can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the jackpot game can be played using both the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 or using only one of them. In the case of a configuration in which only the jackpot game using only the first big winning port 14 is performed, or a configuration in which only the big jackpot game using only the second big winning port 15 is performed, a configuration in which the jackpot game which is not used is not provided. It may be. In addition, the types of the jackpot games that can be executed may be a plurality of types or a single type.

  Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. The specific region 16 is set in a closed state in which a prize cannot be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k. Therefore, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be an opening / closing mode of the specific region 16. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as “opening / closing mode of the specific area 16”. In addition, the specific area 16 being in the open state is also referred to as “V open”, and the specific area 16 being in the closed state is also referred to as “V closed”.

  The distribution member 16k is controlled in a fixed operation mode (that is, the specific area 16 is controlled in a fixed open / close mode). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second special winning opening 15 is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3B). Therefore, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time and the time when the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state are set. From the relation with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time and the time when the distributing member 16k is controlled to the second state are set. From the relation with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (enter the game ball into the specific area 16). As described above, the combination of the fixed operation mode of the distribution member 16k (the fixed opening / closing mode of the specific area 16) and the opening / closing mode of the second big winning port 15 in the jackpot game allows the game ball to be set in the special jackpot game in the specific area. It is possible to set the difficulty (ease) of making the vehicle 16 enter.

  During the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) in which the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 16 (hereinafter, also referred to as "V passing"). The big hit that is performed is called a “V long big hit”, and a big hit in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in a second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. Is referred to as "V short hit".

3-4. Game state Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a “low-probability low-base gaming state”, a “low-probability high-base gaming state”, a “high-probability low-base gaming state”, a “high-probability high-base gaming state”, and a “high-probability high-base gaming state”. It is possible to set any of the gaming states of the "big hit gaming state". Note that the “low-probability low-base game state” is “low-probability low-base state”, the “low-probability high-base game state” is “low-probability-high-base state”, and the “high-probability low-base game state” is “high-probability”. The "low base state" and the "high-probability high-base gaming state" may be abbreviated to the "high-probability high-base state", respectively. The states that constitute the gaming state include a state related to the probability of being determined to be "big hit" in the jackpot determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time reduction state and a time reduction state.

  The normal probability state is set in the “low-probability low-base gaming state” or the “low-probability high-base gaming state”, and is a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is a normal probability. The high-probability state is set in the “high-probability low-base gaming state” or the “high-probability high-base gaming state”, and is a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state. When power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a normal probability state is set. Then, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state by winning the jackpot. For example, it is possible to switch to a high-probability state when a game ball passes through the specific area 16 in a jackpot game. It is also possible to switch to the high probability state depending on the type of the big hit symbol. Whether to switch to the high-probability state by V-pass or by the type of the big hit symbol may be determined as appropriate according to the gaming property to be realized. In the high-probability state, it is possible to switch from the high-probability state to the normal-probability state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

  The non-time saving state is set in the “low-probability low-base gaming state”, the “high-probability low-base gaming state”, or the “big hit gaming state”. The time-saving state is set in the “low-probability high-base game state” or the “high-probability high-base game state”, and is a gaming state in which the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time-saving state. It is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time (for example, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. Further, in the time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is performed according to a special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the special figure variation pattern having a short special figure variation time is selected more than in the non-time saving state. (See FIGS. 11 to 12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation is accelerated, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a jackpot with a smooth progress of the game.

  Further, in the time reduction state, the normal figure fluctuation time tends to be shorter than in the non-time reduction state. For example, in the time reduction state, a general figure fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the general figure fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time reduction state is determined (FIG. 9B). Therefore, the number of executions of the general drawing lottery per unit time is larger in the time reduction state.

  Further, the time reduction state is more easily determined as a hit in the hit determination than the non-time reduction state. For example, in the time reduction state, the hit is determined with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability (for example, 6600/65536) in the non-time reduction state (FIG. 9A). Therefore, the number of times that the time reduction is determined to be a hit in the hit determination per unit time is larger in the time reduction state.

  In this way, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time saving state, and the game balls can easily enter the second starting port 12 more frequently. That is, the time-saving state is a ball entry support state in which entry by the electric chew 12D is supported. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of award balls to the number of launch balls, increases. Therefore, when the base is high in a time reduction state, it is possible to aim for a jackpot win without greatly reducing the number of game balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the time reduction state is a game state more advantageous to the player than the non-time reduction state.

  When power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the non-time saving state is set. Then, for example, by winning a jackpot, the time saving state can be set. In the time saving state, it is possible to change from the time saving state to the non-time saving state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

  In the time reduction state, it is easier to win a hit, the normal figure fluctuation time tends to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer than in the non-time reduction state. In other words, the game related to the ordinary figure is set to be advantageous to the player in three points. However, the points set advantageously for the player may be some of them. Further, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time reduction state may not be such that a special figure variation pattern having a shorter special figure variation time is more easily selected than that in the non-time reduction state.

  The gaming state after the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a “low-probability low-base gaming state” in which a normal probability state and a non-time saving state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a “normal gaming state”. In addition, in the "big hit game state", since the normal figure lottery (hit determination regarding the general figure) is performed but the special figure lottery (big hit determination) is not performed, the non-time-saving state is set with the start of the big hit game. You. As for the game state, it is possible to use all or a part of the above-mentioned game states. The various game states described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of an “n-th game state” (n is an integer of 1 or more).

4. Next, main effects performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

4-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be described. The production mode is a division of production (or a high-level concept attribute). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a positive change effect mode, a time-saving effect mode, and a big hit effect mode as effect modes.

  In the customer waiting effect mode, special figure fluctuation effects are performed in the “low-probability low-base game state”, the “low-probability high-base game state”, the “high-probability low-base game state”, and the “high-probability high-base game state”. This is an effect mode that can be set when there is no effect and indicates a standby state in which the special figure fluctuation effect is not performed. When the customer waiting effect mode is set, a customer waiting effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a demonstration effect) is performed. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (A-1), the display unit 50a displays a selection standby image G200 for performing setting (volume adjustment and the like) relating to the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The setting relating to the effect includes a volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52. In addition, the setting of the brightness of the display unit 50a, the setting of the frequency of the effect to be executed, and the like may be included. As shown in FIG. 16A-2, a specific demonstration image G203 different from the selection standby image G200 may be displayed. The specific demo image G203 is an image that can be rendered using the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, such as the appearance of a hero or the like in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest in the customer waiting effect mode and to make the pachinko gaming machine PY1 stand out in the installed game room.

  The normal production mode can be set when the special figure fluctuation production is performed in the “low-probability low-base game state” or the “high-probability low-base game state”, and is a production mode indicating a non-time saving state. is there. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1), a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 16 (B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing a mountain scenery in the evening is displayed on display unit 50a, and FIG. As shown in -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (nighttime background image G104) representing the nighttime mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a. One or a plurality of special figure fluctuation effects are switched as one condition. Furthermore, in each of the first to third normal effect modes, there are a normal first stage effect mode before reach is established and a normal second stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation effect. In the normal first-stage production mode, any one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the night normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The corresponding dedicated background image is displayed. Further, a special effect mode that is set only in the “high-probability low-base gaming state” may be provided.

  The certain variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the “high-probability high-base gaming state”, and is an effect mode indicating that the game is in the high-probability state and the time-saving state. In the certainty effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-4), a background image representing the universe (a certainty background image G105) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, in the probabilistic effect mode, there are a probable first stage effect mode before reach is established and a probable later stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation effect. In the first stage effect mode, the display unit 50a displays the background image G105 for the second stage, but in the second stage mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of the reach is displayed.

  The time-saving effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure fluctuation effect is performed in the “low-probability high-base game state”, and is an effect mode indicating that the game is in the normal probability state and the time-saving state. In the time reduction effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16B-5, a background image (time reduction background image G106) representing the sky is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, in the time reduction effect mode, in the special figure fluctuation effect, there are a time reduction first stage effect mode before the reach is established, and a time reduction second stage effect mode after the reach is established. In the early time reduction effect mode, the background image G106 for time reduction is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the latter time effect mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

  The big hit effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a big hit game is being performed in the “big hit game state”, and is an effect mode indicating that a big hit game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-1), on the display unit 50a, an opening image G107 indicating the start of the jackpot game or a right-hand prompt for “right-hand” A jackpot opening effect in which the hit image G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-2), a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and a prize ball number image G110 indicating the number of paid prize balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. A round production is performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), on the display unit 50a, the ending image G111 indicating the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of paid out prize balls are indicated. The big hit ending effect in which the total winning ball number image G112 is displayed is performed.

  Note that the type of the effect mode can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, special figure fluctuation production (it is also called simply “variation production”) is explained. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 changes the special figure variation pattern and the special figure lottery result (the big hit determination result, the big hit symbol type determination result, the reach determination result, The special figure fluctuation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result). In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed on the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. In the variation display of the effect symbol, the display stops after the effect symbol fluctuates. That is, after the variation display of the special figure variation time and the effect symbol is performed, the variation is stopped, and the stop display of the effect symbol is performed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

  In addition, in the special figure fluctuating effect, in addition to the fluctuating display of the effect design, various kinds of display such as an image display device 50, a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, a normal button 40, a special button 41, and the like It is possible to perform other effects using various effect devices. In this case, it is possible to continue another effect even after the stop display of the effect symbol.

4-2-1. Effect design display area As shown in FIG. 17 (A), the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 has a left effect on the left, center and right sides of the display unit 50a which is divided into three substantially equally in the horizontal direction. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a medium effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol in the special figure fluctuation effect is stopped and displayed. Similarly, the medium effect design area 50b2 and the right effect design area 50b3 are areas for displaying the medium effect design EZ2 and the right effect design EZ3.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17A, a small symbol area 50c can be provided in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display section 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area where the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special figure is variably displayed.

  In FIG. 17A, the left effect symbol region 50b1, the middle effect symbol region 50b2, the right effect symbol region 50b3, and the small symbol region 50c are clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line, but this is the left effect symbol region 50b1. , Medium rendering symbol area 50b2, right rendering symbol area 50b3, and small symbol area 50c, and are not actually displayed. The range of each region can be changed as appropriate.

4-2-2. Normal Fluctuation The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can first perform normal fluctuation in the special figure fluctuation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect indicating that the variable display of the special map has started.

  When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a. FIG. 17B shows a state in which the left small symbol KZ1, the middle small symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of the special figure is not performed and the variable display of the special figure is on standby. As shown in the figure, the fluctuation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started with the start, and the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. When the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “normal loss variation”, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are different as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1). After the temporary stop in the stop mode, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called loose eye) indicating a loss, as shown in FIG. 17D. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating loss. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure variation pattern having a reach, such as “N loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 17C-2, the left effect symbol EZ1 And the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the special figure fluctuation pattern is performed. In addition, the stop order and the stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 can be appropriately changed.

4-2-3. N-reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N-reach when reach is established in normal fluctuation. The N-reach is an effect that suggests that the result of the jackpot determination may have been “big hit”, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

  In the N-reach, as shown in FIG. 18A, the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18B, the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually increases. Slow down. Then, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N loss change”, as shown in FIG. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating loss. On the other hand, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N big hit change”, as shown in FIG. 18C-2, the stop is performed in a stop mode (so-called double-eye) indicating a big hit. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating a big hit. It should be noted that the effect contents of N reach are not limited to the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually decelerating, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

  Further, regarding the stop patterns of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggesting the loss, the non-reach variation is referred to as “non-reach variation”, and the variation when the reach is achieved is referred to as “reach variation”. . How to combine each of the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that constitute the non-reach variation eyes (for example, “2.3.1” or “5.8.6”), and How to combine the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 (for example, “2.1.2” or “5.4.5”) is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121. Also, how to combine each of the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that constitutes the stop mode (double eyes) that suggests a jackpot (for example, “2.2.2” or “7 / 7.7”) Is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

4-2-4. SP Reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility of the result of the jackpot determination being “big hit” is higher than N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big hit.

  In the SP reach, after the N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (SP reach background image G113) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the SP image is displayed at the center of the display unit 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has been started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19 (B), a special SP-reach effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP-reach-only effect is reached, if the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP big hit change”, as shown in FIG. At 50a, an effect indicating a jackpot (for example, a display in which the protagonist character (friend character) wins the battle and stands standing) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 indicate a jackpot (a so-called stop mode). Stop display with a double-eye). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP loss change”, as shown in FIG. 19C-2, an effect indicating the loss (for example, when the enemy character enters a battle) While the victory is displayed, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (a so-called broken eye) indicating loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating loss. It should be noted that the effect contents of the SP reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

  Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach are stopped in a manner indicating a big hit (big hit expectation) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation degree for each reach is determined by an execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, the execution probability of N-reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, and 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”. If the result of "Large" is 4%, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "Big", it is set to 100%, and the big hit expectation of SP reach is set higher than the big hit expectation of N reach. It is possible to Further, SP reach A and SP reach B can be executed as SP reach, and the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, and the result of the jackpot determination is “big hit”. If the result of the jackpot determination is 2% when the result of the jackpot determination is "losing" and 30% if the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", It is possible to set the jackpot expectation of SP reach B higher than the jackpot expectation of SP reach A. As described above, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree.

4-2-5. L-reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L-reach after N-reach. L-reach is a production that suggests that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery may have been a "big hit", which is lower than SP reach but higher than N-reach. Function as Note that the execution time of the L-reach reach effect is shorter than the reach time of the SP reach reach effect (FIGS. 11 and 12). Therefore, in the reach effect of L reach, for example, a moving image shorter than the reach effect of SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, the content of the reach effect of L reach can be changed suitably. Further, a special figure variation pattern in which the reach effect of the SP reach is developed in an extended manner after the reach effect of the L reach may be provided.

4-3. Reserved Icon Display Area The display section 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a reserved icon display area 50d including four display areas, as shown in FIG. The reserved icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. The hold icon HA can be displayed in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 reservation number is “1”, the reservation icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reservation number is “2”, the first display area 50d1 The hold icon HA is displayed in the second display area 50d2.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, the icon display area 50e including one display area can be provided near the reserved icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the hold icon HA in response to the start of the special figure fluctuation effect.

  It should be noted that the number of display areas constituting the reserved icon display area 50d can be appropriately changed. Further, the reserved icon display area 50d may be a display area for displaying both the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number, or a display area for displaying only one of them. It is also possible to provide a configuration in which the reserved icon display area 50d is provided but the icon display area 50e is not provided, or both are not provided.

4-3-1. Reservation Effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a reservation effect in response to a game ball winning in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12. The hold effect can notify the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

  In the holding effect, when the special figure 1 holding number is “0” and a game ball wins in the first starting port 11, a special figure change effect is started. For example, as shown in FIG. The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting port 11 during the special figure fluctuation effect, as shown in FIG. 20C, the first display area 50d1 and the second display area of the hold icon display area 50d. At 50d2, the hold icon HA is displayed, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 hold number is "2". After that, when the special figure change effect is completed and a new special figure change effect is started, as shown in FIG. 20D, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d is displayed. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA. The hold icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is notified that the special figure 1 reservation number is “1”.

4-4. Notice effect Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an notice effect at any timing during the special figure fluctuation effect. The announcement effect is an effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the input device (the normal button 40, the special button 41), and the like, and the jackpot determination is performed. It is possible to suggest the result and the result of the special figure change pattern determination.

4-4-1. Movable Body Effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect for operating the movable devices 55, 56, and 58, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

  In the movable body effect, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the on-panel movable device 55 and the under-panel movable device 56 operate, and the on-panel movable body 55k and the It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a and develops into SP reach. At this time, an effect image is displayed in a space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-panel movable body 55k and the under-panel movable body 56k. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21B, the on-panel movable body 55k and the under-panel movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable body effect is an example of an advanced effect. It should be noted that the movable body effect is not limited to the development suggestion to SP reach, but can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be appropriately changed or added. Further, when the effect does not evolve (for example, in the case of N loss fluctuation), it is also possible to perform a movable body effect as a so-called gaseous effect.

4-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40, the special button 41, and the like as a notice effect. The operation effect is an effect for causing the player to operate the normal button 40, the special button 41, and the like, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

  In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the input device (the special button 41) is effective (operation effective period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation effective period, the operation is shown in FIG. In this manner, an effect for prompting the operation of the special button 41 (operation promoting effect) is performed. In the operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (a special button image G31), an image representing an operation mode of the special button 41 (that is, a pressing operation) (a pressing operation image G32), and a remaining time of the operation valid period. (Operation effective period remaining time image G33). The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. Thereafter, in response to the pressing operation of the special button 41 during the operation valid period or after the operation valid period has elapsed without operating the special button 41 during the operation valid period, as shown in FIG. Then, the on-panel movable device 55 is operated, and the on-panel movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a, and the big hit expectation degree is suggested. Note that the operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-panel movable device 55, but can be changed or added as appropriate. Although the operation effect using the special button 41 has been described in detail here, the operation effect using the normal button 40 is executed in the button SU reach which is one of the SP reach.

4-4-3. Pre-reading effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a pre-reading effect for a special figure 1 hold or a special figure 2 hold in which a special figure lottery is not performed, as a notice effect. The pre-reading effect functions as an effect for indicating in advance the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold.

  In the pre-reading effect, for example, when the result of the pre-reading determination for the special figure 1 reservation is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 20C, the reservation icon HA normally displayed as “で” in the reservation icon display area 50d. May be displayed as “☆”. Further, when the result of the pre-reading determination is “losing”, the hold icon HA may be displayed as “☆” as a so-called draw effect. The pre-reading effect can be performed for both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Further, the present invention is not limited to the change of the display mode of the hold icon HA, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-5. Customer waiting effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a customer waiting effect when the customer waiting effect mode is set. The customer waiting effect may be performed before the change of the special figure after the power is turned on, or when the next change of the special figure does not start for a predetermined time after the change of the special figure. The customer waiting effect is performed as shown in FIG. 23, for example, when the next special figure change after the special figure change has not been performed for a predetermined time.

  FIG. 23A shows a state (symbol stop image) in which the display of the effect symbol EZ in the special figure fluctuation effect is performed in the daytime normal background image G102 on the display unit 50a. In the upper left area, the small symbol KZ is also stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 23B illustrates a state where the selection standby image G200 is displayed. The selection standby image G200 is a standby image indicating that the operation shifts to an image for using the mobile terminal linking function when the up button or the down button of the select button 42 is pressed. The selection standby image G200 is also a standby image indicating that the set volume can be changed by depressing the left button or the right button of the select button 42. The effect symbols EZ and the small symbols KZ that are stopped and displayed are also shown.

  FIG. 23C illustrates a state in which the hole code corresponding image G201 is displayed. The hole code corresponding image G201 is a standby image indicating a hero character and indicating a name of a game arcade corresponding to the hole code information. The hole code information is information that can be displayed by inputting a predetermined number of digits corresponding to each game hall.

  FIG. 23D shows a state where the newly registered image G202 is displayed. The newly registered image G202 is a standby image that prompts new registration for using the mobile terminal linking function. In the newly registered image G202, a two-dimensional code is displayed on the right side. Therefore, if the displayed two-dimensional code is read by the portable terminal, it is possible to immediately access the Internet site indicating the related information of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Then, by inputting necessary items on the Internet site, new registration can be completed. Unless new registration is completed, a password will not be issued on the Internet site indicating the related information of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  FIG. 23E shows a state where the specific demonstration image G203 is displayed. The specific demonstration image G203 of the present embodiment is a standby image showing the battle between the main character and the enemy character in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The specific demo image G203 can appropriately appeal the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to a player who is wondering which gaming machine to play in the game arcade.

  Then, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, when the special figure fluctuation effect ends and the stop display of the effect symbol EZ continues for a predetermined time (FIG. 23A), the selection standby image G200 is displayed (FIG. 23A). FIG. 23 (B)). Further, when the selection standby image G200 is displayed for a predetermined time, a hole code corresponding image G201 is displayed next (FIG. 23C). Further, when the hole code corresponding image G201 is displayed for a predetermined time, a newly registered image G202 is displayed next (FIG. 23D). In addition, when the newly registered image G202 has been displayed for a predetermined time, a specific demonstration image G203 is displayed next (FIG. 23E). Then, when the specific demonstration image G203 has been displayed for a predetermined time, a selection standby image G200 is displayed next (FIG. 23B).

  That is, as shown in FIG. 23, the customer waiting effect of the present embodiment is a selection standby demonstration effect capable of displaying the selection standby image G200 and a hall capable of displaying the hole code corresponding image G201 in a period in which no special figure change is performed. It is possible to repeatedly execute a code corresponding demonstration effect, a newly registered demonstration effect capable of displaying the newly registered image G202, and a specific demonstration effect capable of displaying the specific demonstration image G203 in this order. When the special figure change is started during the customer waiting effect, the customer waiting effect is ended, and the special figure change effect (game effect) can be executed.

5. Game control by the game control microcomputer 101
Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104. The initial value of the counter is “0”, the initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, and the initial value of the status is “1”. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 24 from the game ROM 103.

[1. Main control main processing]
When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, a power-on process (S001) described later is performed.

  Subsequent to the power-on process, the interrupt is prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) is executed. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003), the counter values of the various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B are updated by adding one. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. Note that the initial value of the counter of each random number may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. At least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) ends, an interrupt is permitted (S004). While the interruption is permitted, execution of the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is enabled. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102 at a period of, for example, 4 msec. That is, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed at a period of 4 msec. From the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) to the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various types of normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) are performed. The process of updating the random number counter value is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[2. Power-on processing]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the power-on process (S001), first, permission setting for access to the gaming RAM 104 is performed (S011). Thereby, writing and reading of information to and from the gaming RAM 104 become possible. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 119 has been operated (whether or not it is ON) (S012). If the RAM clear switch 119 is ON (YES in S012), the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if it is not ON (NO in S012), then it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is ON (S013). The power-off flag is a flag indicating the occurrence of a power-off, and is a flag that is turned on in a power-off monitoring process (see FIG. 31) described later.

  If the power-off flag is not ON (NO in S013), there is a possibility that the power has not been normally shut off, so the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the power interruption flag is ON (YES in S013), a checksum is calculated (S014), and this is compared with the checksum calculated at the time of power interruption (see step S2802 in FIG. 31) ( S015). The checksum is a value obtained by regarding the game information stored in the game RAM 104 as a numerical value and calculating the sum thereof. If the checksum values do not match (NO in S015), the process proceeds to step S018 because the storage content of the gaming RAM 104 is not normal. On the other hand, if the checksum values match (YES in S015), it is determined that the storage contents of the gaming RAM 104 are normal, and the flow proceeds to step S016.

  In step S016, the setting of the work area of the gaming RAM 104 at the time of power recovery is managed. In this setting process, the power recovery time information is read from the gaming ROM 103, and the power recovery time information is set in the work area of the gaming RAM 104. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the power-off flag (S017), and proceeds to step S021.

  On the other hand, in step S018, all the game information stored in the game RAM 104 is cleared (S018). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 101 performs an initial setting of a work area of the game RAM 104 (S019). In this initialization process, the initialization information read from the gaming ROM 103 is set in the work area of the gaming RAM 104. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a RAM clear notification command for notifying the sub control board 120 that the RAM has been cleared (S020), and proceeds to step S021.

  In step S021, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a process of setting a power-on command. In this processing, a power-on command to be output to the sub-control board 120 after a lapse of a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment) is set. Specifically, a predetermined time until a power-on command is output is set in a timer, and the subtraction of the time set in the timer is started. When the value of the subtracted timer becomes "0", it means that a predetermined time has elapsed, so that a power-on command is set in a predetermined output buffer of the game RAM 104. As a result, the set power-on command is output to the sub-control board 120 in an output process (S101) described later. After the power-on command setting process (S021), in step S022, as other initial settings, for example, setting of the gaming CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed. Finish the process.

[3. Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), first, an output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), a command or the like set in an output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101 captures a detection signal from, for example, a lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35, and performs the game as lower plate full data. In the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B is performed during the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (the main timer interrupt process (S005)). After the end of S005), a period until the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  Subsequent to the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the game control microcomputer 101 performs a starting port sensor detection process (S104), subsequently performs a normal operation process (S105), and further performs a special operation process (S106). )I do. The starting port sensor detection processing, the normal operation processing, and the special operation processing will be described later.

  Subsequent to the special operation processing (S106), a specific area sensor detection processing (S107) is performed. In the specific area sensor detection processing (S107), it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 16a, and if it is within a predetermined V validity period, the V flag is turned ON. The V validity period is a period set in step S2206 in the special electric auditors product process (see FIG. 30) described later. In the game state setting process (step S2221) in the special electric auditors product process, if the V flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned ON. Thereby, the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to the high probability state.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a power-off monitoring process (S108), which will be described later, further executes other processes (S109), and ends the main timer interrupt process (S005). As other processing (S109), updating of a timer provided in the gaming RAM 104 is performed. As another process (S109), a payout control process of paying out a prize ball to a player is performed. In the payout control processing, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 in accordance with the winning of the game ball to each winning port. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out prize balls based on the prize ball request signal.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until an interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 next (see FIG. 24), and the interrupt pulse is input. (After about 4 msec), the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005). Etc. are output.

[2-1. Starting port sensor detection processing]
In the starting port sensor detection process (S104), as shown in FIG. 27, first, it is determined whether a game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a (S201). . If the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S201), a gate passing process (S202) is performed. In the gate passing process, the normal symbols are held on condition that the number of ordinary symbols on hold (the number of ordinary symbols on hold, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of ordinary symbols on hold provided in the game RAM 104) is not 4 or more. While adding “1” to the number of reserved balls, a general-purpose-related random number is acquired, and the value is stored in a storage area of the general-purpose-reservation storage unit 106 of the game RAM 104 corresponding to the current number of ordinary design-reserved balls. . On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S201), the process passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second starting port 12, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 12a (S203). If the game ball has not won the second starting port 12 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209. If the game ball has won the second starting port 12 (YES in S203), the special drawing 2 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of second special figure reservations provided in the game RAM 104) has reached 4 (upper limit number). (S204). If the special figure 2 reserved ball number has reached 4 (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the special figure 2 reserved ball number is less than 4 (NO in S204), the special figure 2 In FIG. 2, 1 is added to the number of reserved balls (S205).

  Subsequently, a special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S206), each value of the special symbol random number, the jackpot symbol type random number, the reach random number, and the special figure variation pattern random number according to the special figure 2 is acquired (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 8B). A numerical value group is acquired), and the obtained random numbers are stored in a storage area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b corresponding to the current number of special figure 2 reservation balls in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a game ball has won the first starting port 11, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 11a (S209). If no game ball has won the first opening 11 (NO in S209), the process is terminated. If a game ball has won the first opening 11 (YES in S209), the special figure 1 is reserved. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of first special figure reservations, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of first special figure reservations provided in the game RAM 104) has reached 4 (upper limit number) ( S210). If the number of reserved special figure 1 balls has reached 4 (YES in S210), the process is terminated, but if the number of reserved special figure 1 balls is less than 4 (NO in S210), the special figure "1" is added to one reserved ball number (S211).

  Subsequently, a special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S212), similarly to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S206), the special symbol random number, the jackpot symbol type random number, the reach random number, and the special figure variation pattern random number according to the special figure 1 (That is, the random number group shown in FIG. 8B is obtained), and the obtained random numbers are stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a according to the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls. 1 is stored in the storage area of the hold storage unit 105a.

[2-2. Normal operation processing]
In the normal operation process (S105), a normal symbol standby process, a normal symbol variation process, a normal symbol determination process, and an auxiliary game control process are sequentially performed. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

  The normal symbol standby process is a process that is performed during standby in which the variable display of the normal symbol and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the ordinary symbol standby process, a hit determination is made based on the ordinary symbol random numbers stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit 106. Also, a general-purpose variation pattern is determined based on the current game state to determine a general-purpose variation pattern. Then, a general figure change start command including information on the result of the hit determination and the general figure change pattern is generated. Then, based on the determined time-varying time associated with the determined time-varying variation pattern, the general-purpose display 82 is caused to start variable display of the time-varying figure.

  The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of the ordinary symbol. In the ordinary symbol change process, the stoppage of the ordinary figure is performed based on the hit determination result in response to the elapse of the ordinary figure change time from the start of the variable display of the ordinary figure being executed. Then, a general figure change stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the general figure is generated.

  The normal symbol determination process is a process performed when a normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol determination process, the stop-displayed general symbol is a hit symbol when a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) elapses from the start of the stop display of the running general symbol. It is determined whether or not there is. If the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

  The auxiliary game control process is a process performed when the auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process, the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Further, an auxiliary game control command is generated according to the result of the processing.

[2-3. Special operation processing]
In the special operation process (S106), as shown in FIG. 28, the process relating to the special figure display 81 and the special winning device (the first special winning device 14D and the second special winning device 15D) is divided into four stages. “Special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each stage. When the “special operation status” is “1” (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 101 performs a special symbol standby process (S1302), and the “special operation status” is “2”. In this case (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), the special symbol variation processing (S1304) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "3" (NO in S1301, S1303, YES in S1305) If the "special operation status" is "4" (NO in all of S1301, S1303, and S1305), the special electric auditors product process (S1307) is performed. Note that the special operation status is “1” in the initial setting.

  In the special symbol standby process (S1302), a random number value such as a jackpot random number acquired in the start-up opening sensor detection process (see FIG. 27) is determined using a predetermined determination table (see FIGS. 10, 11, and 12). . Then, a special symbol change display for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery is started, and the special operation status is set to “2”. The special symbol standby process (S1302) will be described later in detail.

  In the special symbol change processing (S1304), it is determined whether the change time of the special symbol has elapsed, and when the change has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the change stop command is set in the output buffer, and the special operation status is set. Set to “3”.

  In the special symbol determination process (S1306), it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit symbol, and if it is a big hit symbol, the special operation status is set to "4" to execute the special electric accessory processing. . At this time, the jackpot opening command is set in the output buffer. If it is not a big symbol, the special operation status is set to "1" to execute the special symbol standby process again. In the special symbol determination process (S1306), in order to manage the control period of the high probability state, if the probable variable flag is ON, the value of the probable variable counter is decremented by 1 and if it becomes "0", the probable variable flag is turned off. I do. Further, in order to manage the control period of the time saving state (that is, the high base state), if the time saving flag is ON, the value of the time saving counter is decremented by 1 and if it becomes "0", the time saving flag is turned OFF. When the special operation status is set to "4", if the probability change flag or the time saving flag is ON, it is turned OFF. That is, during the big hit game, the game is controlled to the low-probability low-base state.

  In the special electric accessory processing (S1307), the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 are opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and opening times, see FIG. 19) according to the type of the winning big hit. Play a jackpot game (special game). The special electric accessory processing (S1307) will be described later in detail.

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby processing]
In the special symbol standby process (S1302), first, as shown in FIG. 29, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the second starting port 12 (that is, the number of reserved special ball 2) is "0" (S1401). ). If the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is “0” (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the second starting port 12, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 11 (that is, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1) is “0” (S1407). If the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is also “0” (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value group obtained due to the winning in the first starting port 11, the customer It is determined whether or not the waiting waiting flag is ON (S1415). If the waiting waiting flag is ON, the present processing is ended. If not, the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1416), and the customer waiting waiting flag is turned ON. Yes (S1417).

  If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is not “0” in step S1401 (NO in S1401), that is, the storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning in the second starting port 12 (reservation information of the special figure 2) If there is one or more, special figure 2 big hit determination processing (S1402) and special figure 2 change pattern selection processing (S1403) are performed.

  In the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), a jackpot random number value is read, and a jackpot determination is made based on a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10A) corresponding to the current gaming state. If the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the random number value of the hit type is read, and the hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table (see FIG. 10B). Then, special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the hit type is set in a special figure buffer provided in the game RAM 104. If the result of the hit determination is "losing", special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the missing symbol is set in the special figure buffer.

  In the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403), a variation pattern random value is read, and a variation pattern is selected based on the special figure variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 12). In this process, in the case where the result of the above-mentioned determination of success or failure is “losing”, the reach random number value is read out, and based on the reach determination table (see FIG. 10C), the variation pattern of the reach-losing loss is obtained. Or the variation pattern of the loss without reach.

  As shown in FIG. 12, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. In addition, when reaching, it is also determined whether the reach is normal reach or super reach (SP reach) (see the remarks column in FIG. 12). The SP reach is a reach having a longer fluctuating time after the reach than the normal reach, and the distribution ratio of the table is set so that the winning expectation (the expectation for the jackpot winning) is higher than the normal reach. In the present embodiment, SP reach is evolved through normal reach.

  Returning to FIG. 29, following the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1403), the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the special figure 2 reserved ball count by one (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of the various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the side where it is read from the current position, and corresponds to the fourth reservation in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b. The storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1405). In this way, the second special figure reservation is digested in the order in which the reservations are retained.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a special figure 2 change start process (S1406). In the special figure 2 change start process (S1406), the special operation status is set to “2” and a change start command is set to start the change display of the second special symbol. The change start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 change start command) set in the special figure 2 change start processing (S1406) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 big hit determination processing (S1402). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special pattern 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1403) (information including fluctuation time information) are included. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the customer waiting standby flag is ON (S1413). If it is ON, the customer waiting standby flag is turned OFF (S1414), and this processing is ended. This processing ends without executing S1414.

  Also, if the special figure 2 reserved ball count is “0” but the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), If there is one or more storage of the random number counter value group (reservation information of Toku-zu 1) obtained due to winning at the 1st opening 11, Toku-zu 1 big hit determination processing (S 1408) and Toku-zu 1 fluctuation A pattern selection process (S1409) is performed. The special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1408) is the same processing as the special figure 2 big hit determination processing (S1402), and a description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1409) is the same processing as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1403), and a description thereof will be omitted.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the special figure 1 reserved ball count by one (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of the various counter values in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, The storage area to be read (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1411). In this way, the first special drawing reservation is digested in the order of reservation.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a special figure 1 change start process (S1412). In the special figure 1 change start process (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2" and the change start command is set, and the change display of the first special symbol is started. The change start command (also called special figure 1 change start command) set in the special figure 1 change start processing (S1412) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1408). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern (information including fluctuation time information) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) are included. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the customer waiting standby flag is ON (S1413). If it is ON, the customer waiting standby flag is turned OFF (S1414), and this processing is ended. This processing ends without executing S1414.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol change display based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation is “0” (YES in S1401). In other words, the second special figure reservation is consumed prior to the first special figure reservation. In the present embodiment, the lottery based on the second special figure reservation is more likely to win a jackpot with a large profit for the player than the lottery based on the first special figure reservation.

[2-3-2. Special electric accessory processing]
In the special electric accessory processing (S1307), as shown in FIG. 30, first, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2201). The big hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of all the big winning devices (the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D) has been completed in the running big hit game.

  If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 or the second special winning opening 15) is being opened (that is, whether or not the special winning device is being opened). Is determined (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), it is determined whether the time to open the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 or the second special winning opening 15) has reached, that is, the first time after the opening time of the jackpot has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the time has come to the opening of the round game, or whether or not the interval time (closing time) until the once-closed special winning opening is reopened has reached the time to start the opening (S2203). ).

  If the decision result in the step S2203 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2203 is YES, it is determined whether or not the currently executing jackpot game is a jackpot game as a V-long jackpot (S2204). If it is not a V-long jackpot, the process proceeds to step S2207. If it is a V-long jackpot, it is determined whether or not it is time to start a 16th round for opening the second big winning opening 15 (S2205). If it is not time to start the 16th round (NO in S2205), the process directly proceeds to step S2207. On the other hand, if it is the timing to start the 16th round (YES in S2205), V validity period setting processing (S2206) is performed.

  In the V validity period setting process (S2206), during the opening of the second special winning opening 15 and several seconds after the closing of the second special winning opening 15 in the 16th round of the V long jackpot, the specific area sensor 16a uses It is set to a V valid period for which detection is determined to be valid. In the present embodiment, the other period (including when the big hit game is not executed) is set as a V invalid period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is invalid. Here, judging that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is valid means that the V flag is turned on based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a. Determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned on even if the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a. The reason why the V validity period includes several seconds after the closing of the second special winning opening 15 is that the game ball may win the second special winning opening 15 immediately before the closing of the second special winning opening 15. Is taken into account.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the V flag is turned ON only when detecting V passing (the passing of the game ball to the specific area 16) during the V valid period, and when detecting V passing outside the V valid period (during the V invalid period), the V flag is set. Is not turned on. By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the V passage caused by the fraud, that is, the state is not controlled to the high probability state.

  In step S2207, the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 or the second special winning opening 15) is opened in accordance with the opening pattern according to the type of the big hit. In addition, the distribution member 16k is always moving with a constant operation from the start of the round game of the 16th round. In the V long jackpot opening pattern (V long opening pattern), in the 16th round, the VAT opening / closing member 15k is opened so that the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 15 can pass through the specific area 16 with a margin. On the other hand, in the V-short jackpot opening pattern (V-short opening pattern), in the 16th round, the VAT opening / closing member 15k is opened so that it is almost impossible to win the second big winning opening 15. Further, in the V short opening pattern, the opening of the VAT opening / closing member 15k with respect to the operation of the distribution member 16k is performed so that the game ball cannot pass through the specific area 16 even if the game ball can win the second special winning opening 15. Timing is set.

  In a succeeding step S2208, a round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination processing (S2208), it is determined whether or not the opening of the special winning opening in step S2207 is the first opening during one round game. A round designation command including information on the number of rounds is set in an output buffer of the game RAM 104. In this embodiment, a large winning opening is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2208, the round designation command is always set.

  If the special winning opening (the first winning opening 14 or the second winning opening 15) is being opened in step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (FIG. 30) (YES in S2202), the closing condition of the winning opening is set. It is determined whether or not is established (S2209). In the present embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winnings to the special winning opening in the round game has reached a prescribed maximum winning number (8 in this embodiment), or the time for closing the special winning opening. One of the conditions (that is, a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 14) has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening) has been satisfied. Then, if the closing condition of the special winning opening has not been satisfied (NO in S2209), the process ends.

  On the other hand, if the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied (YES in S2209), the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 or the second special winning opening 15) is closed (closed) ( S2210). Then, when one round game is completed by closing step S2210 (YES in S2211), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2212), and whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" A determination is made (S2213). If it is not "0" (NO in S2213), the processing is terminated as it is to start the next round game. The round counter is a counter for counting the number of executions of the round game, and is set to “16” at the start of the execution of the big hit game.

  On the other hand, if the value of the round counter is `` 0 '' in step S2213 (YES in S2213), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2214), and the jackpot ending is started ( S2215). Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2216).

  If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), since the last round has been completed, it is determined whether or not the time for the jackpot ending has elapsed (S2217), and the ending time has elapsed. If not (NO in S2217), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2217), the big hit end flag is turned off (S2218), the big hit flag is turned off (S2219), and the special operation status is set to “1” (S2220). Thus, in the next main timer interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special operation process (FIG. 28). Thereafter, a game state setting process (S2221) is performed, and this process ends.

  In the game state setting process (S2221), it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON. If the V flag is ON, the probability change flag and the time saving flag are turned ON and the V flag is turned OFF. Then, “160” is set in the probability change counter and the time reduction counter. As a result, the game state after the current big hit game becomes a highly accurate and high base state. On the other hand, if the V flag is not ON, the time reduction flag is turned ON and "100" is set in the time reduction counter. As a result, the game state after the current jackpot game becomes the low-probability high base state.

[2-4. Power-off monitoring process]
In the power-off monitoring process (S108), as shown in FIG. 31, it is first determined whether or not a power-off signal has been input (S2801), and if there is no input (NO in S2801), the process ends. The power-off signal is a signal that is input to the game control microcomputer 101 when the power supply voltage starts to decrease due to the power interruption. If a power-off signal is input in step S2801 (YES in S2801), a checksum is calculated and stored in a predetermined storage area of the gaming RAM 104 (S2802), and a power-off flag is turned on (S2803). Performs loop processing without returning to the main timer interrupt processing (FIG. 26).

  The commands generated by the game control microcomputer 101 in each process can be added or changed as appropriate.

6. Next, the control of the effect by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub-control board 120 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG.

[1. Sub-control main processing]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization processing (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, effect CPU 122 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed. Subsequently, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the effect RAM 124 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the effect RAM 124 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4001), that is, if the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the effect RAM 124 are normally maintained, a RAM clear notification command is subsequently received. It is determined whether or not there is (S4011). If the RAM clear notification command has been received (YES in S4011), the gaming RAM 104 on the main control board 100 has been cleared. Therefore, the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 is cleared (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the RAM clear notification command has not been received (NO in S4011), the process proceeds to step S4004 without clearing the effect RAM 124. When the effect RAM 124 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Also, these steps are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

  In step S4004, the interrupt is prohibited. Next, a random number update process is performed (S4005). In the random number update processing (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The random number for effect determination is a random number for determining a variable effect pattern for determining a variable effect pattern, a random number for announcement effect determination for determining various announcement effects, an effect symbol determination for determining a stop mode of the effect symbol. There are random numbers for use. 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 100 described above. At the time of updating, instead of adding random numbers one by one, two may be added. This is the same in the random number updating process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

  When the random number update process (S4005) ends, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 140 uses the image display device 50 in accordance with the command to perform various effects (effect design variation effects, jackpot effects associated with jackpot games (opening effects, round effects, ending effects), customer waiting effects, and the like. ). The sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 as the various effects are performed by the image control board 140, or outputs the frame lamp 53 and the board via the lamp control circuit 151. The lamp 54 emits light (executes various light emission effects by light emission), and operates the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 (executes various movable object effects by operation). In this manner, various effects (such as special figure fluctuation effect, hold effect, operation effect, look-ahead effect, jackpot game effect, customer waiting effect, effect mode control, etc.) are realized. The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

[2. Receive interrupt processing]
When the strobe signal (STB signal) is turned on, that is, when the strobe signal sent from the main control board 100 is input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 121, the reception interrupt processing (S4008) performs another interrupt. This process is executed prior to the processes (S4009, S4010). As shown in FIG. 33, in the reception interruption process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the main control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4101).

[3.1 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 120. As shown in FIG. 34, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the normal button detection switch 40a, the special button detection switch 41a, and the select button detection switch 42a.

  Subsequently, a lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data generated by the lamp process (S4306) in a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later and other processes is controlled by a lamp in order to make the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 emit light at a timing suitable for the effect. Output to the circuit 151. That is, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, drive control processing (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the movable devices 55, 56, 58) is created or output in order to drive the movable devices 55, 56, 58 at a timing suitable for the effect. I do. That is, the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

  Then, a watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and the process ends.

[4.10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time a 10 msec cycle interrupt pulse is input to the sub-control board 120. As shown in FIG. 35, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4301), which will be described later, and a customer waiting effect process (S4302) are sequentially performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process of storing the switch data created in the 1 ms timer interrupt process as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process in the effect RAM 124 is performed (S4303). Subsequently, a switch process (S4304) and a set volume change process (S4305) are performed. The switch process (S4304) is a process for setting the display contents and the like of the display unit 50a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process, and the set volume change process (S4305) is output from the speaker 52. This is the process of setting the loudness of the sound.

  Thereafter, a ramp process (S4306) is performed. In the lamp processing (S4306), the control unit performs creation of lamp data (data for controlling the light emission of the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 66) and time management of the light emission effect. Subsequently, a voice control process (S4307) is performed. In the audio control processing (S4307), the generation of audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 52) and the output to the audio control circuit 161 and the time management of audio effects are performed. As a result, sound suitable for the effect to be performed is output from the speaker 52 at the set volume.

  Next, a specific demo timer process (S4308) described later is performed. The specific demo timer process (S4308) is a process for managing the specific demo timer. The specific demonstration timer is a timer that enables a specific demonstration effect to be started when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time of turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  Then, other processing such as updating the effect determination random number is executed (S4309), and this processing ends.

[4-1. Receive command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 36, in the received command analysis process (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4401). Performing variable production start processing (S4402).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4403), and if so, performs a fluctuation effect end process (S4404). In the fluctuation effect end processing (S4404), the fluctuation stop command is analyzed, and a fluctuation effect end command for terminating the fluctuation effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 based on the analysis result. The image control board 140 that has received the fluctuation effect ending command definitely stops and displays the effect symbol EZ (that is, displays the effect symbol EZ in a state where the fluctuation speed is zero). It is to be noted that stopping and displaying the effect symbol EZ definitely is referred to as fixed stop, and the timing of the fixed stop is referred to as symbol fixed time.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether an opening command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4405), and if so, performs an opening effect selection process (S4406). In the opening effect selection process (S4406), the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, a pattern (content) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an opening effect start command for starting an opening effect in the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4407), and if received, performs a round effect selection process (S4408). In the round effect selection processing (S4408), a pattern (contents) of a round effect (open game effect) to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result of the round designation command. Then, a round effect start command for starting a round effect in the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4409), and if so, performs an ending effect selection process (S4410). In the ending effect selection process (S4410), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, an ending effect pattern (content) to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting an ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a customer waiting command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4411). If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S4414. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES, the first waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment) is set in the customer waiting timer (S4412), and the value of the customer waiting flag is set to “1” ( (S4413), the process proceeds to step S4414. Here, the customer waiting timer is a counter that measures the display timing of various images (selection waiting image G200, hole code corresponding image G201, newly registered image G202, specific demonstration image G203, see FIG. 23) sequentially displayed as a customer waiting effect. It is. The period from when the sub-control board 120 receives the customer waiting command to when the next change start command is received (that is, the period when the customer waiting standby flag is ON in the main control board 100) is referred to as a customer waiting state.

  The customer waiting flag is a flag indicating the stage of the customer waiting state. More specifically, as shown in the table of FIG. 39, if the customer waiting flag is “0”, it indicates that the customer is not in the customer waiting state (that is, non-customer waiting). If the customer waiting flag is “1”, it indicates that the stage is in the stage of displaying the symbol stop image in which the effect symbol EZ is completely stopped (that is, the stage where the customer waiting state is started). If the customer waiting flag is “2”, it indicates that the selected waiting image G200 is being displayed. If the customer waiting flag is “3”, it indicates that the hall code corresponding image G201 is being displayed. If the customer waiting flag is “4”, it indicates that the newly registered image G202 is being displayed. If the customer waiting flag is “5”, it indicates that the specific demo image G203 is being displayed.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether a V-pass command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4414), and if so, performs a V-pass notification effect start process (S4415). In the V-pass notification effect start process (S4415), a V-pass notification effect start command for starting the V-pass notification effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. The V-pass notification effect is an effect for notifying a player that a V-pass (passing to the specific area 16) has occurred. In the present embodiment, the effect is to display a predetermined V-pass notification image (for example, a character image indicating the character “V”) on the display unit 50a. The display of the character image of “V” as the V-pass notification effect is performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1, which performs control to the high-probability state based on the passage to the specific area 16, as notification of transition to the high-probability state. It also has meaning. Note that the V-pass notification effect may be another mode such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 52.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a power-on command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4416). If the command has been received, the sub-side power-on process (S4417) described later is performed. Subsequently, as another process (S4418), a process based on a received command other than the above-described command (for example, a game state status value indicating a current game state based on a game state designation command to grasp the game state is set) Processing, etc.) to end the received command analysis processing.

[4-1-1. Variable production start processing]
As shown in FIG. 37, in the fluctuation effect start processing (S4402), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 analyzes the fluctuation start command (S5001). The variation start command includes information on the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection process (steps S1403 and S1409 in FIG. 29). The information on the variation pattern includes design information for designating a design as a result of the jackpot determination process for the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 (see FIG. 10). Note that the symbol information and the like acquired by the effect control microcomputer 121 can be used as appropriate in subsequent processes.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects an effect symbol EZ to be finally stopped and displayed in the effect symbol variation effect (S5002). Specifically, a random number for effect design determination is obtained, and a change start command is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of the reach that are stopped and displayed as a result of the special symbol lottery. One of the tables is selected based on the analysis result of the above, and the effect symbols are selected by using the selected table to determine the acquired effect symbol determination random numbers. Thereby, the combination of the effect symbols EZ that are finally stopped and displayed (for example, “2.2.2”) is determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects a variable effect pattern (S5003). Specifically, a random number for determining a fluctuation effect pattern is acquired, and the analysis result of the fluctuation start command is obtained from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of the fluctuation pattern (see FIGS. 11 and 12). One table is selected on the basis of the selected table, and the obtained random effect pattern determining random number is determined using the selected table, thereby selecting a variable effect pattern. Accordingly, for example, in addition to the type of reach (whether to perform normal reach or SP reach) and the number of pseudo reams, when a plurality of effects belonging to SP reach are provided, which effect to be performed is included. The details of the fluctuating effect are determined. In other words, once the fluctuation effect pattern is determined, the effect time of the fluctuation effect, the fluctuation display mode of the effect symbol EZ, the presence or absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, the presence or absence of the operation effect (the effect using the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc.) The details of the variable effect, such as the content of the operation effect, the effect development configuration, and the type of the background of the effect symbol, are determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects a notice effect (S5004). Specifically, a random number for the announcement effect determination is obtained, and one table is selected based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command from among a plurality of tables classified according to the type of the special symbol and the presence or absence of the reach. A preview effect is selected by using the selected table and determining the acquired preview effect determination random number using the selected table. As a result, the contents of the notice effect such as the so-called step-up notice effect and the chance-up notice effect are determined.

  Then, a variable effect start command for starting the variable effect in the selected variable effect pattern, effect symbol, and notice effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S5005). When the variable effect start command set in step S5005 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads a predetermined effect image from the image ROM 142 and , A fluctuation effect is performed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50.

  In the following step S5006, it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting timer is greater than "0". If the value is greater than "0" (YES in S5006), the value of the customer waiting timer is cleared to "0" (S5007). . Next, effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is not the value “0” corresponding to non-customer waiting (S5008), and if not “0” (YES in S5008), sets the customer waiting flag. It is cleared to "0" (S5009), and this processing ends.

[4-1-2. Sub-side power-on processing]
As shown in FIG. 38, in the sub-side power-on processing (S4417), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires RTC information from the RTC 139 (S6001). The RTC information is information indicating the current date and time (date and time). In the present embodiment, the RTC information may be any information that indicates at least the current time. That is, the RTC information acquired here is information on the time acquired based on the time at which the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as the power-on time). Next, it is determined whether or not the acquired power-on time is within the initial power-on range (S6002).

  The initial power-on range is a predetermined time range, and is stored in the effect ROM 123. Further, in this embodiment, the initial power-on range is a range from 7:00 am to 11:00 am. As described above, the initial power-on range is a range in which it is highly possible that the first power-on of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 on any day is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, by determining whether the power-on time is within the initial power-on range, the power-on related to the acquisition of the power-on time is the first power-on of the day, or the second or subsequent time. It is possible to appropriately judge whether or not it is. The initial power-on range is preferably a range in which the first power-on of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be performed on any given day, and is not limited to the above range.

  If the power-on time is within the initial power-on range (YES in S6002), the power-on time is stored in the reference time storage unit 125 of the effect RAM 124 as the reference time (S6003). That is, when it can be determined that the power-on is the first time of the day, the power-on time acquired based on the first power-on is stored in the reference time storage unit 125 as the reference time. Further, a specific time is set in the specific demo timer (S6004), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if the power-on time is not within the initial power-on range (NO in S6002), the reference time stored in the reference time storage unit 125 and the reference elapsed time are calculated from the difference between the power-on time (S6005), The specific time of the specific demo timer is corrected (S6006). Further, the corrected specific time is set in the specific demo timer (S6007), and the process ends. That is, when it can be determined that the power is turned on for the second time or later, the reference elapsed time is calculated from the elapsed time from the reference time indicating the first power-on time to the power-on time indicating the current time. The correction relating to the specific demo timer is performed based on the elapsed time.

  In the present embodiment, the specific demonstration timer is a counter that measures the display timing of the specific demonstration image G203 (the start timing of the specific demonstration effect) separately from the customer waiting timer. Also, while the customer waiting timer is counted during a predetermined customer waiting state (a period from when the sub-control board 120 receives the customer waiting command to when the next change start command is received), according to the present embodiment, The specific demo timer is counted while the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is ON (while power supply is continued). Then, the correction related to the specific demo timer to be performed when the power supply is turned on for the second time or later on that day (S6006) is the value of the specific demo timer whose power supply has been interrupted halfway since the first power supply on that day. In this case, the value is adjusted to the value of the specific demo timer that has been counted without interruption of the power supply from the first power-on.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, when performing the correction related to the specific demo timer, the reference elapsed time (the elapsed time from the reference time to the power-on time) is set to the initial setting time of the specific demo timer (hereinafter, referred to as a specific time). In addition, when there is a remainder (remainder of division), a value obtained by subtracting the remainder from the specific time is set in the specific demo timer as the correction specific time (S6007). This allows the value of the specific demo timer to be corrected to the same value as when counting from the first power-on of the day even when the power is turned on for the second time or later on that day.

[4-2. Customer waiting effect processing]
As shown in FIG. 35, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a customer waiting effect process (S4302) following the received command analysis process (S4301). As shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, in the customer waiting effect process (S4302), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not the value of the customer waiting timer is greater than "0" (YES in S7001). If the value of the customer waiting timer is not greater than “0” (NO in S7001), the process is terminated, but if the value of the customer waiting timer is greater than “0” (YES in S7001), the value of the customer waiting timer is subtracted. Then, it is determined whether the value of the customer waiting timer is “0” (S7003). If it is not “0” (NO in S7003), the process ends because it is not the timing to switch the image of the customer waiting effect. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S7003), it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is “1” (S7004).

  If it is determined in step S7004 that the value of the customer waiting flag is “1”, it is the switching timing from the symbol stop image (the state in which the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed) to the selection standby image G200. A selection standby image display command for displaying G200 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S7005). The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the set selection standby image display command causes the display unit 50a to display the selection standby image G200 (see FIG. 23B). Thus, in this embodiment, the customer waiting effect is started.

  The selection standby image G200 is an image indicating that switching to the portable terminal linking function is performed by operating the select button 42 up and down, and that the volume can be adjusted by operating the select button 42 left and right. The selection standby image G200 is superimposed and displayed in front of the effect symbol EZ which is stopped and displayed. That is, it is displayed so as to overlap the symbol stop image. Therefore, on the display unit 50a (selection standby screen) in which the selection standby image G200 is displayed, the effect symbol EZ is seen from the player in a partially missing state.

  Subsequent to step S7005, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets a second standby time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is a display time of the selected standby image G200, in a customer waiting timer (S7006). Then, the value of the customer waiting flag is set to a value “2” according to the selected waiting image G200 (S7007). Further, the value of the customer waiting counter is set to “1” (S7008), and this processing ends. The customer waiting counter indicates the number of times the customer waiting effect that can repeatedly display the selection waiting image G200, the hall code corresponding image G201, the newly registered image G202, and the specific demonstration image G203 in this order (that is, the customer waiting effect is This is a counter that counts the number of laps).

  If the decision result in the step S7004 is NO, subsequently, it is decided whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is “2” (S7009). If the determination result is YES, it is the switching timing from the selection standby image G200 to the hole code corresponding image G201, so that a hole code corresponding image display command for displaying the hole code corresponding image G201 is output to the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. (S7010). The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the hole code corresponding image display command set here causes the display unit 50a to display the hole code corresponding image G201 (see FIG. 23C).

  The hole code corresponding image G201 includes an image of the main character, a name of a hall where the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed, and an image of a greeting to the player. The hole code corresponding image G201 is displayed in front of the effect symbol EZ in the entire area of the display unit 50a. Therefore, the effect symbol EZ is not displayed on the display unit 50a (the hole code corresponding screen) displaying the hole code corresponding image G201.

  Subsequent to step S7010, effect control microcomputer 121 sets a third waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is a display time of hall code corresponding image G201, in a customer waiting timer (S7011). Then, the value of the customer waiting flag is set to a value “3” according to the hole code corresponding image G201 (S7012), and the process is terminated.

  If the decision result in the step S7009 is NO, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is “3” (S7013). If this determination result is YES, it is the switching timing from the hole code corresponding image G201 to the newly registered image G202, and thus a new registered image display command for displaying the newly registered image G202 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. (S7014). The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the newly registered image display command set here displays the newly registered image G202 (see FIG. 23D) on the display unit 50a.

  The newly registered image G202 is an image for explaining a new registration method for using the mobile terminal linking function. The newly registered image G202 is displayed in front of the effect symbol EZ in the entire area of the display unit 50a. Therefore, on the display section 50a (new registration screen) displaying the newly registered image G202, the effect symbol EZ is not displayed.

  Subsequent to step S7014, effect control microcomputer 121 sets a fourth waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of newly registered image G202, in a customer waiting timer (S7015). Then, the value of the customer waiting flag is set to a value “4” corresponding to the newly registered image G202 (S7016), and this processing ends.

  If the decision result in the step S7013 is NO, as shown in FIG. 40, it is decided whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is “4” (S7017). If the result of this determination is YES, it is time to switch from the newly registered image G202 to the specific demonstration image G203, so a specific demonstration image display command for displaying the specific demonstration image G203 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. (S7018). The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the specific demo image display command set here causes the display unit 50a to display the specific demo image G203 (see FIG. 23E).

  The specific demonstration image G203 is an image of a scene in which the main character and the enemy character are fighting. The specific demonstration image G203 is displayed in front of the effect symbol EZ in the entire area of the display unit 50a. Therefore, on the display unit 50a (demo screen) displaying the specific demonstration image G203, the effect symbol EZ is not displayed.

  Subsequent to step S7018, effect control microcomputer 121 sets a fifth waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of specific demonstration image G203, in a customer waiting timer (S7019). Then, the value of the customer waiting flag is set to a value “5” according to the specific demo image G203 (S7020), and the process ends.

  If the decision result in the step S7017 is NO, the value of the customer waiting flag is “5”. That is, since it is the switching timing from the specific demonstration image G203 to the selection standby image G200, the selection standby image display command for displaying the selection standby image G200 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S7021). The second waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of the selection waiting image G200, is set in the customer waiting timer (S7022), and the value of the customer waiting flag is set to a value corresponding to the selection waiting image G200. It is set to "2" (S7023). Further, “1” is added to the value of the customer waiting counter, and this processing ends. In other words, the value of the customer waiting counter can count the number of times of switching to the selected standby image G200 without interposing a change in the special figure. For this reason, when the customer waiting effect is repeatedly performed without interposing the fluctuation of the special figure, it is possible to appropriately count the number of the turn by the value of the customer waiting counter.

[4-3. Specific demo timer processing]
As shown in FIG. 35, after the effect waiting microcomputer (S4302), the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a switch state acquisition process (S4303) and the like, and performs a specific demonstration timer process (S4308). As shown in FIG. 41, in the specific demonstration timer process (S4308), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the value of the specific demonstration timer is “0” (S8001). If it is not “0” (NO in S8001), it is not the timing to switch to the specific demo image G203, so the value of the specific demo timer is subtracted (S8002), and this processing ends. On the other hand, if the value of the specific demo timer is “0” (YES in S8001), it is determined whether the value of the customer waiting counter is greater than “1” (S8003).

  If the value of the customer waiting counter is larger than "1" (YES in S8003), the value of the customer waiting flag is set to "4" (S8004) and the value of the customer waiting timer is set to "1" (S8004). S8005). That is, if the customer waiting effect is the second or later lap (YES in S8003), the customer waiting flag is set to “4” and the customer waiting timer is set to “1”. Further, in this case, the specific time is set to the specific demo timer (S8006), and the process ends.

  In this case, in the next customer waiting effect process (S4302, see FIG. 39), the customer waiting timer is subtracted from "1" (YES in S7001) to "0" (S7002) and becomes "0" (YES in S7003). Since the flag is "4" (NO in S7004, S7009, S7013, YES in S7017), a specific demonstration image display command is set (S7018), and the fifth waiting time is set in the customer waiting timer (S7019). . That is, in the present embodiment, when the value of the specific demo timer becomes “0” during the execution of the customer waiting effect on the second and subsequent laps, the specific demonstration effect is started.

  If the value of the specific demo timer is “0” (YES in S8001) and the value of the customer waiting counter is not greater than “1”, that is, less than “1” (NO in S8003), the customer waiting flag It is determined whether or not the value of is “5” (S8007). When the value of the customer waiting flag is “5” (YES in S8007), the value of the customer waiting flag is set to “4” (S8004), and the value of the customer waiting timer is set to “1” ( S8005). Further, in this case, the specific time is set to the specific demo timer (S8006), and the process ends.

  In other words, even if the customer waiting effect is the first lap (NO in S8003), when the specific demonstration effect displaying the specific demo image G203 is being performed (YES in S8007), the customer waiting flag is set to “4”, and the customer waiting timer is set. Is “1”. That is, in this embodiment, when the specific demonstration timer becomes “0” during the execution of the specific demonstration in the first-lap customer waiting effect, the specific demonstration is performed again from the beginning.

  When the value of the specific demo timer is “0” (YES in S8001), the value of the customer waiting counter is less than “1” (NO in S8003), and the value of the customer waiting flag is not “5” (S8007: NO), it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "4" (S8008). If the value of the customer waiting flag is “4” (YES in S8008), “1” is set to the value of the customer waiting timer (S8005). Further, in this case, the specific time is set to the specific demo timer (S8006), and the process ends.

  That is, even if the customer waiting effect is the first lap (NO in S8003), if the newly registered demonstration effect for displaying the newly registered image G202 is being performed (YES in S8008), the customer waiting timer is set to “1”. Therefore, in this case as well, in the next customer waiting production process (S4302, see FIG. 39), the customer waiting timer is subtracted from "1" (YES in S7001) to (0) (S7002) and becomes "0" (YES in S7003). ), The customer waiting flag is “4” (NO in S7004, S7009, S7013, YES in S7017), a specific demonstration image display command is set (S7018), and the fifth waiting time is set in the customer waiting timer. (S7019). That is, in the present embodiment, when the specific demonstration timer becomes “0” during the execution of the newly registered demonstration effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap, the newly registered demonstration effect being executed is ended and switched to the specific demonstration effect.

  When the value of the customer waiting counter is less than “1” (NO in S8003) and the value of the customer waiting flag is neither “5” nor “4”, that is, the value of the customer waiting flag is “1”, In the case of “2” or “3” (NO in S8007 and S8008), a specific time is set in a specific demo timer (S8006), and this processing ends. That is, in the present embodiment, the specific demonstration timer is set to “0” during execution of the selection standby demonstration effect of displaying the selection standby image G200 in the customer waiting effect of the first lap or the hall code corresponding demonstration effect of displaying the hole code corresponding image G201. When it becomes, it does not switch to the specific demonstration production.

7. Features of pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. One of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the start timing of a specific demonstration effect in a customer waiting effect.

  As described above, the game control microcomputer 101 of the present embodiment does not set the number of reserved balls of the second starting port 12 (special figure 2 reserved ball number) to “0” in the special symbol standby process (S1302, see FIG. 29). (NO in S1401), or when either the number of reserved balls of the first starting port 11 (the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1) is not “0” (NO in S1407), the change start command is output to the output buffer of the game RAM 104. It is set (S1406, S1412). On the other hand, the number of reserved balls in the second opening 12 (special figure 2 reserved balls) is “0” (YES in S1401), and the number of reserved balls in the first starting port 11 (special figure 1 reserved balls). Is "0" (YES in S1407), a customer waiting command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 (S1416). The set change start command and customer waiting command are then output to the sub-control board 120 in the output processing (S101) of the main timer interrupt processing (S005, see FIG. 26).

  In the reception command analysis process (S4301, see FIG. 36), the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment, when receiving a customer waiting command from the main control board 100 (YES in S4411), sets the first waiting timer in the customer waiting timer. The time (30 seconds in this embodiment) is set (S4412), and the value of the customer waiting flag is set to "1" (S4413). Then, when the first standby time has elapsed without receiving the fluctuation start command, the customer waiting effect is started (S4302, see FIG. 39). On the other hand, in the fluctuation effect start processing (S4402, see FIG. 37) executed when the fluctuation start command is received (YES in S4401), the customer waiting timer is reset (S5007), and the customer waiting flag is reset (S5009). .

  That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment can start a customer waiting effect if the change of the special figure is not executed for a certain period of time. In the customer waiting effect, it is possible to repeatedly perform a selection waiting demonstration effect, a hall code compatible demonstration effect, a newly registered demonstration effect, and a specific demonstration effect in this order. That is, the specific demonstration effect can be started based on the customer waiting timer.

In addition, the specific demonstration effect can be executed based on the specific demonstration timer separately from the customer waiting timer. The specific demonstration timer is first set in the sub-side power-on processing (S4417, see FIG. 38), and then decremented in the specific demonstration timer processing (S4308, see FIG. 41) (S8002). Then, in this embodiment, when the value of the specific demo timer becomes “0”, the specific demonstration effect can be started. Specifically, the start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the specific demo timer is the following three patterns (1) to (3) as described above in the description of the specific demo timer process (S4308, see FIG. 41).
(1) When the value of the specific demo timer becomes “0” during the execution of the customer waiting effect on the second and subsequent laps (2) When the specific demo timer is “0” during the execution of the specific demonstration effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap (3) When the specific demonstration timer becomes "0" while executing a newly registered demonstration production in the customer waiting production on the first lap

  On the other hand, during the selection waiting demonstration effect or the hall code corresponding demonstration effect in the customer waiting effect of the first lap, the specific demonstration effect is not started even if the specific demonstration timer becomes “0”. Further, in the present embodiment, even when the variation display of the effect symbol EZ is finished and the completely stopped symbol stop image is displayed, the specific demonstration effect is started even if the specific demo timer becomes “0”. I will not do it.

  FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a customer waiting effect including a specific demonstration effect performed based on the customer waiting timer and the specific demonstration timer. The upper part of FIG. 42 shows the timing related to the specific demonstration timer. Specifically, time T0 is a timing at which the specific demo timer is first set based on the power-on. The time T1 is a timing at which the specific time X has elapsed from the time T0. The time T2 is a timing when the specific time X has further elapsed from the time T1. That is, the time T1 and the time T2 are timings at which the value of the specific demonstration timer in which the specific time X is set at the time T0 and the time T1, respectively, becomes “0”. Hereinafter, the timing at which the value of the specific demonstration timer becomes “0” may be referred to as a specific timing.

  FIG. 42A shows a configuration of a customer waiting effect that is performed when a game is not performed by a player, that is, when there is no change in a special figure. FIGS. 42 (B) to (F) show the structure of a customer waiting effect performed when a game is played by a player, that is, when there is a change in a special figure. FIGS. 42 (B) to (F) each show a case where the playing time is different. 42 (B) to (F), the time Y1 at which the variation display of the effect symbol EZ is started based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, the variation display of the effect symbol EZ ends, and The time Y2 at which the display of the stopped symbol stop image is started is shown. In the present embodiment, the time from the time Y1 to the time Y2 is defined as a game time during which the player has played a game. In FIGS. 42 (B) to (F), although the game is started at the same time Y1, the game time is different from each other. For this reason, each of FIGS. 42 (B) to (F) has a different time Y2 when the game is ended.

  42 (A) to 42 (F), the time during which the symbol stop image is displayed is “figure”, the time during which the selection standby demonstration effect is performed is “selection”, and the hall code corresponding demonstration effect is performed. The time during which a newly registered demonstration is being performed is indicated by "new", and the time during which a specific demonstration is being performed is indicated by "special". The game time during which the player is playing a game is indicated by “game”.

  In this embodiment, the specific time X is set to a time corresponding to two rounds of the customer waiting effect. That is, the specific time X is set to the second standby time for the selected standby demonstration effect, the third standby time for the hall code corresponding demonstration effect, the fourth standby time for the newly registered demonstration effect, and the fifth standby time for the specific demonstration effect. Is twice as long as the time for one lap of the customer waiting production.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (A), when there is no game time, a symbol stop image is first displayed based on power-on, and then a customer waiting effect is started. In the customer waiting effect, a selection waiting demonstration effect, a hall code compatible demonstration effect, a newly registered demonstration effect, and a specific demonstration effect are repeatedly performed in this order.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when there is no game time between the time T0 and the time T1, the start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the customer waiting timer is set to the time T1. Further, in this embodiment, since the specific time X is a time corresponding to two laps of the customer waiting effect, when there is no game time from the time T1 to the time T2, the specific demonstration effect based on the customer waiting timer is performed. The start timing is set to time T2. That is, in this embodiment, when there is no game time, the start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the customer waiting timer and the start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the specific demonstration timer are the same.

  For example, when the start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the customer waiting timer is different from the start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the specific demonstration timer, the customer waiting effect is selected, a demonstration demonstration for a hall code, a demonstration effect corresponding to a hall code, and a newly registered demonstration effect. In some cases, it may not be possible to perform a specific demonstration. For example, a specific demonstration effect may be started after a selection standby demonstration effect or a hall code compatible demonstration effect. In such a case, if the customer waiting effect is not performed in that order, the customer waiting effect may be uncomfortable. Also, for example, when there is a player who wants to access an Internet site indicating the related information of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and is waiting for a newly registered demonstration, the newly registered demonstration is skipped after the hall code compatible demonstration. Thus, a specific demonstration may be performed.

  Also, when the start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the customer waiting timer and the start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the specific demonstration timer are different, for example, a newly registered demonstration effect is performed for a time shorter than the fourth standby time, In other words, there is a possibility that the newly registered demonstration effect is terminated halfway and a specific demonstration effect is started. In such a case, there is a possibility that the effect waiting for the customer cannot be exhibited properly. For example, there is a case where a player is trying to read a two-dimensional code displayed in a newly registered demonstration on a mobile terminal, but the newly registered demonstration is completed halfway and a specific demonstration is started. Because you get it.

  In order to cope with such a problem, in the present embodiment, when there is no game time, the start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the customer waiting timer and the start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the specific demo timer are matched as much as possible. ing. As a result, it is possible to perform the customer waiting effect without discomfort, and to appropriately achieve the effect.

  On the other hand, FIG. 42 (B) shows a case where the length of the game time is the length of time T1 when the symbol stop image is displayed. In this case, since the time T1 is reached while the symbol stop image is displayed, the time T1 does not correspond to any of the three patterns of the start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the specific demonstration timer described above. Therefore, even if it is time T1, the specific demonstration effect is not started, and thereafter, the customer waiting effect proceeds based on the customer waiting timer.

  Then, during the execution of the specific demonstration effect in the customer waiting effect on the second lap, it is time T2. In this case, the time T2 corresponds to (1) of the three patterns of the start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the specific demonstration timer described above. Therefore, at time T2, a specific demonstration effect starts. Specifically, the specific demonstration effect that is already being executed is ended, and the specific demonstration effect is performed again from the beginning. Thereby, the specific demonstration effect started at time T2 can be started in accordance with the start timing of the specific demonstration effect executed when there is no game time.

  Also, FIG. 42 (C) shows a case where the length of the game time is the length of time T1 during the execution of the selection waiting demonstration effect in the customer waiting effect of the first lap. In this case, the time T1 does not correspond to any of the three patterns of the start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the specific demonstration timer described above. Therefore, even if it is time T1, the specific demonstration effect is not started, and thereafter, the customer waiting effect proceeds based on the customer waiting timer.

  Then, during the execution of the selection standby demonstration effect in the customer waiting effect on the third lap, time T2 is reached. In this case, the time T2 corresponds to (1) of the three patterns of the start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the specific demonstration timer described above. Therefore, at time T2, a specific demonstration effect starts. Specifically, the selection standby demonstration effect being executed is ended, and a specific demonstration effect is started. Thereby, the specific demonstration effect started at time T2 can be started in accordance with the start timing of the specific demonstration effect executed when there is no game time.

  Also, FIG. 42 (D) shows a case where the length of the game time is the length of time T1 during execution of the hall code corresponding demonstration effect in the customer waiting effect of the first lap. In this case, the time T1 does not correspond to any of the three patterns of the start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the specific demonstration timer described above. Therefore, even if it is time T1, the specific demonstration effect is not started, and thereafter, the customer waiting effect proceeds based on the customer waiting timer.

  The time T2 is reached during the hall code corresponding demonstration effect in the customer waiting effect on the third lap. In this case, the time T2 corresponds to (1) of the three patterns of the start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the specific demonstration timer described above. Therefore, at time T2, a specific demonstration effect starts. Specifically, the hall code corresponding demonstration effect being executed is ended, and a specific demonstration effect is started. Thereby, the specific demonstration effect started at time T2 can be started in accordance with the start timing of the specific demonstration effect executed when there is no game time.

  Also, FIG. 42 (E) shows a case where the length of the game time is the length of time T1 during the execution of the newly registered demonstration effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap. In this case, the time T1 corresponds to (3) of the three patterns of the start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the specific demonstration timer described above. Therefore, at time T1, the specific demonstration effect starts. Specifically, the newly registered demonstration effect being executed is ended, and a specific demonstration effect is started. Thus, the specific demonstration effect started at the time T1 can be started at the start timing of the specific demonstration effect executed when there is no game time. In this case, at the time T2, the specific demonstration effect can be naturally started at the start timing of the specific demonstration effect executed when there is no game time.

  FIG. 42 (F) shows a case where the length of the game time is the length of time T1 during the execution of the specific demonstration effect in the customer waiting effect of the first lap. In this case, the time T1 corresponds to (2) of the three patterns of the start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the specific demonstration timer described above. Therefore, at time T1, the specific demonstration effect starts. Specifically, the specific demonstration effect that is already being executed is ended, and the specific demonstration effect is performed again from the beginning. Thus, the specific demonstration effect started at the time T1 can be started at the start timing of the specific demonstration effect executed when there is no game time. In this case, at the time T2, the specific demonstration effect can be naturally started at the start timing of the specific demonstration effect executed when there is no game time.

  That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment can start a specific demonstration effect at a specific timing when the value of the specific demo timer becomes “0” during execution of the customer waiting effect. Therefore, when there are a plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1, it is possible to execute a specific demonstration effect indicating a battle between the main character and the enemy character together with the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1. That is, the battle between the main character and the enemy character can be displayed on the plurality of display units 50a. Thereby, it is possible to make the specific demonstration effect powerful. Note that by making the specific demonstration effect output sound from the speaker 52, it is possible to further enhance the power of the specific demonstration effect performed by the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, even in a game arcade where various kinds of pachinko gaming machines are installed, it is possible to appropriately appeal the pachinko gaming machines PY1 to players.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can repeatedly execute the customer waiting effect a plurality of times repeatedly. When the customer waiting effect of the first lap is being executed, the specific demonstration effect may not be started even at the specific timing. Specifically, when the selection waiting demonstration effect or the hall code-compatible demonstration effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap is being executed, the specific demonstration effect is not started even at a specific timing. When the selection waiting demonstration effect and the hall code corresponding demonstration effect in the first lap customer waiting effect are being executed, it is a relatively early stage in the first lap customer waiting effect. For this reason, when the selection waiting demonstration effect and the hall code corresponding demonstration effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap are being performed, there is no winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 for a certain period of time. In practice, the player may still be playing or may be aware that he is playing. The specific demonstration effect is an effect that allows the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to stand out among the customer waiting effects. For this reason, the specific demonstration effect may hinder the game for the player playing the game, and may reduce the interest in the game. In addition, for example, when there is a pachinko gaming machine PY1 that is not playing a game next to the game, a specific demonstration effect is performed in conjunction with the pachinko gaming machine PY1 that is not playing a game despite the fact that there is a player who is actually playing the game. Is executed, there is a possibility that the player can easily recognize that the customer waiting effect is being performed. In such a case, there is a possibility that the entertainment interest of the player is further reduced. In response to such a problem, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, even when a game waiting for a customer has been started due to a lack of a prize of a game ball in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, a customer waiting effect has been started. It is possible to suppress that the specific demonstration effect is executed in the initial stage. Therefore, it is possible to suppress that the game of the player is hindered by the specific demonstration effect, and that the interest in the game is reduced.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 may start a specific demonstration effect even during a customer waiting effect of the first lap at a specific timing. Specifically, when a newly registered demonstration effect or a specific demonstration effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap is being executed, a specific demonstration effect can be started at a specific timing. When a newly registered demonstration effect or a specific demonstration effect in the first-lap customer waiting production is being performed, it is a relatively late stage in the first-lap customer waiting production. For this reason, the player may have already finished the game on the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Also, the newly registered demonstration effect is executed immediately before the specific demonstration effect. Therefore, when a newly registered demonstration effect or a specific demonstration effect is already being executed, the specific demonstration effect is started based on the specific demonstration timer even for the first-lap customer waiting effect, so that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and the other pachinko gaming machines PY1 can be started. It is possible to prioritize the improvement of interest by performing the specific demonstration effects together.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can start a specific demonstration at a specific timing while the customer is waiting for the second and subsequent laps. If the customer is waiting for the second lap or later, there is a possibility that the player who was playing the game is not playing the game, for example, the game has already ended. Therefore, when there is a high possibility that the present pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not playing a game by a player, a specific demonstration effect can be executed together with another pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  In addition, as described in the sub-side power-on processing (S4417, see FIG. 38), the specific demo timer of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is initially set to a specific time based on the power-on, and the counting thereof is started. . Therefore, by matching the timing of power supply by turning on the power with another pachinko gaming machine PY1, it is possible to appropriately adjust the values of the specific demo timers of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1.

  As described above, the game control microcomputer 101 of the present embodiment sets the power-on command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the power-on process (S001, see FIG. 25). The set power-on command is then output to the sub-control board 120 in the output processing (S101) of the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005, see FIG. 26).

  Further, in the received command analysis process (S4301, see FIG. 36), the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment receives the power-on command from the main control board 100 (YES in S4416), and executes the sub-side power-on process (S4416). S4417) is executed. In the sub power-on processing (S4417, FIG. 38), if it is determined from the RTC information that the power-on time is within the initial power-on range (YES in S6002), the power-on time is set as a reference time. It is stored in the reference time storage unit 125 of the RAM 124 for use (S6003), and a specific time is set in a specific demonstration timer (S6004). On the other hand, if it is determined that the power-on time is not within the initial power-on range (NO in S6002), the reference elapsed time from the reference time stored in the reference time storage unit 125 to the power-on time is calculated (S6005). The specific time is corrected (S6006), and the corrected specific time is set in a specific demonstration timer (S6007).

  In other words, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment sets the power-on time as a reference time and sets a specific time in a specific demonstration timer when it can be determined that the power-on is the first time of the day. On the other hand, when it can be determined that the power is turned on for the second time or later of the day, a corrected specific time corrected based on the elapsed time from the time of the first power-on of the day is set in the specific demo timer.

  FIG. 43 illustrates a specific timing while power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. FIG. 43A shows a case where the power supply is not interrupted after the first power-on of the day. On the other hand, FIG. 43B shows a case where the power supply is interrupted after the first power-on of the day. Specifically, the example in FIG. 43B is a case where the power is turned on twice during one day.

  In the example of FIG. 43, the specific time (S6004) set in the specific demo timer at the first power-on of the day (YES in S6002) is 15 minutes. Therefore, the specific timing is set every 15 minutes while the power is supplied. In FIG. 43A, the power-on time acquired (S6001) from the RTC 139 based on the first power-on is 9:01. Since 9:00 is within the initial power-on range (the range from 7:00 am to 11:00 am in this embodiment) (YES in S6002), this time is stored in the reference time storage unit 125 as the reference time. (S6003). The specific timing is shifted every 15 minutes from 9:01.

  In FIG. 43B, the power-on time acquired from the RTC 139 based on the first power-on (S6001) is 9:04 (YES in S6002). This time is stored in the reference time storage unit 125 as a reference time (S6003). The specific timing is shifted every 15 minutes from 9:04 until the power supply is cut off. In FIG. 43B, the power supply is cut off when the information of the RTC 139 is 13:39. Then, 32 minutes after the interruption of the power supply, the second power-on is performed, and the power-on time acquired (S6001) from the RTC 139 based on the second power-on is 14:11. 14:11 is not within the initial power-on range (NO in S6002). Therefore, at this time, the reference elapsed time from the reference time (9: 4) to the second power-on time (14:11) is calculated (S6005). The reference elapsed time is specifically 307 minutes.

  Next, the specific time related to the specific demo timer is corrected based on the calculated reference elapsed time (307 minutes) (S4417). As described above, in the present embodiment, the specific time related to the specific demo timer is corrected by dividing the reference elapsed time (307 minutes) by the specific time (15 minutes) and, when there is a surplus, the surplus (7 minutes). Is subtracted from the specific time (15 minutes), and the value (8 minutes) is set in the specific demonstration timer as the corrected specific time (S6007). Thus, even when the power is turned on for the second time on the day, the value of the specific demo timer can be corrected to the same value as when counting from the first power-on for the day. Note that the same operation can be performed when the power is turned on for the third time or later on that day. In addition, the correction specific time is set to the specific demonstration timer only at the first power-on after the second power-on, and thereafter, the specific time is set to the specific demonstration timer unless the power supply is cut off.

  In FIG. 43A, the reference time acquired based on the first power-on is 9:01. On the other hand, in FIG. 43B, the reference time acquired based on the first power-on is 9:04. However, this time is the time obtained from the information of the RTC 139. That is, if the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to FIG. 43A and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to FIG. 43B are powered on at the same time, even if the reference time itself is different, It is possible to match the specific timing at which the specific time is shifted every time a specific time elapses from the reference time. That is, in the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even if the time information of each RTC 139 of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1 is shifted, the specific timing can be adjusted irrespective of the shift. That is, in the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, if the timing of turning on the power of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1 is adjusted, the specific demonstration effect can be appropriately performed. To match the power-on timing of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1, for example, by turning on a power switch of a predetermined island power supply device to which the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1 are connected, the pachinko gaming machines PY1 It is conceivable to start power supply.

  That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment includes the power supply board 190 that can supply power to each unit. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 stores the reference time in the effect RAM 124 in the sub-side power-on process (S4417, FIG. 38) using the power-on time acquired based on the start of the power supply as the reference time. A process to be stored in the unit 125 is performed, and a specific time is set in a specific demo timer. Thereafter, a specific demonstration effect can be started at a specific timing when the specific demo timer becomes “0”. That is, the specific demonstration effect can be started at a specific timing. Therefore, by starting power supply to the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1 at the same timing, it is possible to match the start timing of the specific demonstration effect of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1. Therefore, it is possible to improve interest by performing a specific demonstration effect that is executed together by the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1. Further, even in a game arcade where various kinds of pachinko gaming machines are installed, it is possible to appropriately appeal the pachinko gaming machines PY1 to players.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the reference time stored in the reference time storage unit 125 based on the first power-on of the day indicates that the power from the backup power supply circuit 192 can be used even when the external power supply is cut off. Retained by supply. Then, when the power is turned on for the second time or later on that day, the reference time is not stored in the reference time storage unit 125 as the power on time for the second time or later. That is, the reference time is not updated by the second or later power-on time. When the reference time is updated every time the power is turned on, for example, when the power switch 191 is turned on / off for a part of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1, the power switch 191 is not turned on / off. There is a possibility that the specific timing is shifted from the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, in the present embodiment, the specific timing can be once determined based on the lapse of a specific time from the stored reference time. Therefore, even if there is a part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 whose power switch 191 is turned on / off, it is possible to match the specific timing with the other pachinko gaming machines PY1. Therefore, even when the power switch 191 is turned ON / OFF, the specific demonstration effect can be executed together with the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1.

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the reference time is not updated by the second or later power-on time, the difference between the second or later power-on time and the reference time stored in the reference time storage unit 125. To calculate the reference elapsed time. Then, based on the reference elapsed time, the specific timing of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 that has been powered on for the second time or more is appropriately corrected for the specific demo timer so as to match the specific timing of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 that has not been interrupted. It is possible to do. Therefore, even when the power supply to some of the pachinko gaming machines PY1 is interrupted, the specific demonstration effect can be appropriately executed on the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the power-on time acquired based on the power-on is within a predetermined initial power-on range, the power-on time is stored in the reference time storage unit 125 as the reference time. On the other hand, when the power-on time is outside the initial power-on range, the power-on time is not stored in the reference time storage unit 125. Therefore, by simultaneously performing the first power-on of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1 within the initial power-on range, even if some of the pachinko gaming machines PY1 are subsequently powered on outside the initial power-on range. It is possible to combine all the demonstrations.

8. Modification Example Hereinafter, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined with each other. In addition, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless described as essential in the present specification.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the specific demonstration effect has been described as displaying the specific demonstration image G203. That is, in the case where a plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1 are installed side by side, the same specific demonstration image G203 is displayed on the display unit 50a of any of the pachinko gaming machines PY1. However, a plurality of specific demonstration images G203 may be stored in the CGROM 145, and one selected from the plurality of specific demonstration images G203 by, for example, an input operation using the select button 42 or the like may be displayed.

  In the case where a plurality of images are prepared as the specific demonstration image G203, for example, as shown in FIG. One integrated image may be displayed. FIG. 44 shows respective display units 50a when three pachinko gaming machines PY1 (left side), PY2 (center), and PY3 (right side) are arranged in this order. The pachinko gaming machines PY1, PY2, and PY3 are all of the same type, and the image to be displayed in the specific demonstration effect can be selected from the specific demonstration images G203A, G203B, and G203C. In the example of FIG. 44, the specific demo image G203A represents the enemy character facing right, the specific demo image G203B represents a state in which sparks are scattered, and the specific demo image G203C represents the hero character facing left. is there. The specific demonstration image G203A is displayed on the display unit 50a of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 disposed on the leftmost side, the specific demonstration image G203B is disposed on the display unit 50a of the pachinko gaming machine PY2 disposed on the center, and the rightmost side. The specific demonstration image G203C is displayed on the display unit 50a of the pachinko gaming machine PY3. Thus, an image showing the battle between the main character and the enemy character is completed using the three display units 50a of the pachinko gaming machines PY1, PY2, and PY3. In this way, by displaying a single integrated image using the plurality of display units 50a, the group of pachinko gaming machines PY1, PY2, and PY3 can be made more prominent in the game hall, It is possible to appeal appropriately. In the case where one integrated image is displayed using the display units of a plurality of pachinko gaming machines, the effect of the specific demonstration effect may be reduced because the display timing of some specific demonstration images does not match. It may not be able to demonstrate properly. However, in the present invention, it is possible to appropriately match the start timings of the specific demonstration effects of the pachinko gaming machines PY1, PY2, and PY3, so that the effects of the specific demonstration effects can be appropriately exhibited. .

  Further, for example, in the above embodiment, as described in the sub-side power-on processing (S4417, FIG. 38), whether the power-on is the first power-on on any day is determined by determining whether the power-on time is within the initial power-on range. Or not. However, another method may be used to determine whether or not the power is turned on for the first time. For example, the second and subsequent power ons tend to have a shorter elapsed time from the previous power off timing than the first power on. That is, generally, the first power-on tends to be performed when the game arcade is opened, and the power shutoff before that is tended to be performed when the game arcade is closed. On the other hand, the second and subsequent power-on operations are performed, for example, after a minor failure has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and the power supply has been shut down to eliminate the failure. Therefore, the time during which the external power supply is interrupted (interruption time) tends to be longer before the first power-on than before the second or subsequent power-on.

  Based on this tendency, it is possible to determine whether the current power-on is the first power-on based on, for example, the power supply cutoff time. In this case, specifically, for example, in the power-off monitoring process (S108, FIG. 31) performed by the game control microcomputer 101, when a power-off signal is input (YES in S2801), a power-off command is set. You should do so. When the power-off control command is received from the main control board 100, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires time information from the RTC 139 and stores the time information as a power-off time in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124. Keep it. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the sub power-on processing (S4417) shown in FIG. 45 instead of FIG. In the sub-side power-on processing (S4417) shown in FIG. 45, the power-on time is acquired from the RTC 139 (S6001), and the difference between the power-off time stored in the effect RAM 124 and the power-on time acquired this time is obtained. The interruption time is calculated (S6101). If the calculated cutoff time is equal to or longer than the reference cutoff time (YES in S6102), steps S6003 and S6004 are performed in this order. On the other hand, when the cutoff time is shorter than the reference cutoff time (NO in S6102), steps S6005, S6006, and S6007 are performed in this order. Steps S6003 to S6007 are the same as those in FIG. Here, the reference cutoff time to be compared with the cutoff time in step S6102 can be set to, for example, 5 hours. By doing in this way, it is also possible to determine whether or not the power-on of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the first power-on of the day.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the first standby time, the second standby time, the third standby time, the fourth standby time, and the fifth standby time relating to the customer waiting effect are all 30 seconds. However, of course, these times related to the customer waiting effect may be a time other than 30 seconds. Further, for example, the first standby time, the second standby time, the third standby time, the fourth standby time, and the fifth standby time may be different times. For example, the fifth standby time related to the execution of the specific demonstration effect may be longer than other times. Further, for example, the first standby time may be different depending on the fluctuation start command received from the main control board 100.

  In the above embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the specific demonstration effect in the customer waiting effect can be started based on the specific demonstration timer. However, the present invention is not limited to the wait-for-customer effect, and it may be possible to start a predetermined specific effect based on a specific demo timer during a special figure change effect (game effect) that can be executed when the player is playing a game. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the description has been made on the assumption that the four types of demonstration effects, that is, the selection standby demonstration effect, the hall code corresponding demonstration effect, the newly registered demonstration effect, and the specific demonstration effect, are performed in this order. However, the customer waiting effect is not limited to this configuration. That is, for example, the number of constituent demonstration effects of the customer waiting effect can be smaller than the above. Further, for example, it is also possible to add another configuration demonstration effect to the customer waiting effect. Also, for example, the execution order of the configuration demonstration effects in the customer waiting effect may naturally be different.

In the above embodiment, the start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the specific demonstration timer has been described as the following three patterns (1) to (3).
(1) When the value of the specific demo timer becomes “0” during the execution of the customer waiting effect on the second and subsequent laps (2) When the specific demo timer is “0” during the execution of the specific demonstration effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap (3) When the specific demo timer becomes "0" during execution of the newly registered demonstration effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the specific demonstration timer may be only two patterns (1) and (2). Also, for example, in addition to (1) to (3), (4) four patterns in which a specific demo timer becomes “0” during execution of a hall code corresponding demonstration in the customer waiting production on the first lap, The start timing of the specific demonstration effect based on the specific demonstration timer may be used. Further, for example, the condition for the second and subsequent laps in (1) may be set to a time when the number of times exceeds a predetermined number of times in the continuous repetition of the customer waiting effect being executed. In this case, in (2) and (3), the condition for the first round may be set to be within a specific number of times.

  In the above embodiment, the initial power-on range is described as a range from 7:00 am to 11:00 am. However, this is merely an example, and can be changed as appropriate. In the above description, the reference interruption time is set to 5 hours. However, the reference cut-off time can naturally be set to other than 5 hours, such as 3 hours or 7 hours. Further, the initial power-on range and the reference cutoff time may be changeable by an input operation of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, for example, with the select button 42 or the like. Thus, it is possible to appropriately change the time according to the business start time of each game hall.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine, but it is also possible to apply the present invention to other ball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

  Further, in the embodiment, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is performed substantially in synchronization with the special figure variable display. However, instead of the three symbols like the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3, two small symbols are used. It is also possible to use three or more symbols. For example, two symbols which are divided into the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. Further, one common symbol may be provided between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In these cases, the display may be performed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, and the sub-control board 120 may perform the control. Further, an LED device for displaying a symbol may be provided in an area other than the gaming area 6 of the gaming board 1. In this case, the control of the LED device may be performed by the main control board 100 or the sub control board 120.

  In the embodiment, the special figure 2 determination processing is preferentially performed, but the special figure 1 determination processing may be preferentially performed. Further, the special figure determination process may be performed on the special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number in the order stored in the hold storage unit.

  In the embodiment, the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed in parallel. May be configured.

  In the embodiment, the main control board 100 performs the basic control related to the progress of the game, and the sub-control board 120 performs the basic control related to the progress of the effect according to the progress of the game (control of the game). As described above, the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different boards, but the control may be performed on one board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

9. Inventions disclosed in this specification The following inventions have been disclosed in the preceding paragraphs of [Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of the corresponding components in the embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix. The invention A is a generic term for the following inventions A1 to A5, and the invention B is a generic term for the following inventions B1 to B5.

Invention A1:
Effect control means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing effects using the effect means (image display device 50);
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) comprising: a time counting means capable of measuring time (a production control microcomputer 121 for subtracting a specific demonstration timer);
The effect control means,
When the player is playing a game, a predetermined game effect (such as a special figure fluctuation effect) can be executed by the effect means,
When the game production is not performed, the production means can execute a predetermined demonstration production (a customer waiting production) including a specific demonstration production,
During the execution of the demonstration effect, when it is determined that it is the specific timing based on the measurement result of the timing unit, the specific demonstration effect can be started (the specific demonstration timer process (S4308, FIG. 41) is executed). A gaming machine characterized by the following.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, when a predetermined time has elapsed, a predetermined effect may be performed by the effect means. For example, Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2002-17997 describes a gaming machine that displays a standby screen on a display screen of a variable display unit when a condition for executing variable display is not satisfied for a predetermined time or more. ing. However, there is room for improvement in the effects performed based on the passage of time in order to enhance the entertainment of the game. Then, the gaming machine of the present configuration, when the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-17997 is described, "when it is determined that the specific timing is based on the measurement result of the timer means during execution of the demonstration effect, It is possible to start a specific demonstration. " First, the demonstration effect of the gaming machine having the present configuration is configured to include the specific demonstration effect, so that it is possible to suppress the demonstration effect from being monotonous. Since the specific demonstration effect can be started at a specific timing, the specific demonstration effect can be executed, for example, in combination with another same type of gaming machine. Then, it is possible to enhance amusement by a specific demonstration effect that is executed together by a plurality of the same type of gaming machines. Thereby, the gaming machine of this configuration can solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of gaming interest through effects" (has an effect).

Invention A2:
A gaming machine according to Invention A1,
The effect control means,
The demonstration effect can be continuously executed a plurality of times by repetition,
When the demonstration effect being executed is within a predetermined number of times in the continuous repetition (first lap of the customer waiting effect), the specific demonstration effect may not be started even at the specific timing. A gaming machine characterized by:

  In the gaming machine of this configuration, when the demonstration effect is continuously repeated only within the specified number of times, although the gaming machine can determine that the gaming machine is in the customer waiting state, the player is still in the game. You may have recognized it as medium. And, in the demonstration effect performed in a state where the player is playing the game, depending on the mode of the specific demonstration effect, there is a risk that the start of this will hinder the game or reduce the interest in the game. is there. In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to suppress the execution of the specific demonstration effect at the beginning of the demonstration effect in which the player may actually still be playing the game. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the specific demonstration effect from hindering the game of the player, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

Invention A3:
A gaming machine according to invention A2,
The effect control means,
As the demonstration effect, in addition to the specific demonstration effect, a first demonstration effect (new registration demonstration effect) and a second demonstration effect (selection stand-by demonstration effect or hall code-compatible demonstration effect) can be executed, and the second demonstration effect , The first demonstration effect, the specific demonstration effect can be executed in this order,
In the demonstration effect within the specified number of times in a continuous repetition,
When the specific timing comes during the execution of the first demonstration production, the specific demonstration production can be started,
A gaming machine wherein the specific demonstration effect may not be started when the specific timing comes during the execution of the second demonstration effect.

  In the gaming machine having this configuration, in the case of the second demonstration effect, which has a long time before the specific demonstration effect is executed, the specific demonstration effect is not started at the specific timing, so that the specific demonstration effect allows the player to play the game. It is possible to suppress hindrance and a decrease in gaming interest. On the other hand, in the case of the first demonstration production in which the specific demonstration production may be executed without taking much time, by starting the specific demonstration production at a specific timing, the specific demonstration production can be performed together with other gaming machines. It is feasible.

Invention A4:
A gaming machine according to invention A2 or invention A3,
The effect control means,
The specific demonstration effect can be started when the specific timing is reached while the demonstration effect (a customer waiting effect on the second and subsequent laps) is being executed by a continuous repetition that is greater than the specific number of times. Gaming machine.

  When the demonstration effect is continuously repeated more than a specific number of times, the player may not be playing the game, for example, the player who has already played the game has finished the game. That is, in the gaming machine of this configuration, when there is a possibility that the player is not playing a game, a specific demonstration effect can be executed together with another gaming machine.

Invention A5:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A2 to A4,
A power supply means (power supply board 190) capable of supplying electric power to predetermined portions (the main control board 100, the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, etc.);
The time counting means starts time measurement based on the start of power supply by the power supply means (step S6004 of the sub-side power-on processing (S4417, FIG. 38), sets a specific time to a specific demonstration timer, (Specific demo timer is subtracted in step S8002 of (S4308, FIG. 41)),
The effect control means is capable of determining the specific timing at a predetermined time interval (specific time) based on the measurement result of the timing means (specific demo timer processing (S4308, FIG. 41) is executed). A gaming machine characterized by the following.

  In the gaming machine having this configuration, the timing of the start of power supply by the power supply unit is matched with that of another gaming machine of the same type, so that the time measurement of the time counting units of the plurality of gaming machines can be appropriately adjusted. . Therefore, the specific demonstration effect can be appropriately executed by a plurality of game machines of the same type.

Invention B1:
Power supply means (power supply board 190) capable of supplying electric power to predetermined sections (main control board 100, sub-control board 120, payout control board 170, etc.);
Effect control means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing effects using the effect means (image display device 50);
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) comprising a time measuring means (specific demo timer) capable of measuring time,
Based on the measurement result of the time measuring means, the specific control means 121 for executing the specific determining means (specific demo timer processing (S4308, FIG. 41)) capable of determining the specific timing at which the specific time has elapsed from the reference timing (reference time). )When,
Reference storage means (reference time storage unit 125) capable of storing the reference timing;
38. A reference processing means (sub-side power-on processing (S4417, FIG. 38) capable of executing reference storage processing for storing the reference timing acquired based on the start of power supply by the power supply means in the reference storage means. ) To store the power-on time as a reference time (S6003) effect control microcomputer 121).
The gaming machine, wherein the effect control means is capable of starting a specific effect (specific demonstration effect) at the specific timing.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, when a predetermined time has elapsed, a predetermined effect may be performed by the effect means. For example, Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2002-17997 describes a gaming machine that displays a standby screen on a display screen of a variable display unit when a condition for executing variable display is not satisfied for a predetermined time or more. ing. However, there is room for improvement in the effects performed based on the passage of time in order to enhance the entertainment of the game. Then, the gaming machine of the present configuration is able to determine the specific timing at which the specific time has elapsed from the reference timing based on the measurement result of the time measuring unit with respect to the gaming machine described in JP-A-2002-17997. The identification control unit, comprising: a reference processing unit capable of executing a reference storage process for storing the reference timing obtained based on the start of power supply by the power supply unit in the reference storage unit; A specific production (specific demonstration production) can be started at a specific timing. " That is, in the gaming machine having this configuration, the specific effect can be started at the specific timing. Also, the specific effect can be started at a specific timing after a specific time has elapsed from the reference timing acquired based on the start of the power supply. For this reason, by starting electric power supply together with another same-type gaming machine, a specific effect can be executed by a plurality of same-type gaming machines. Then, it is possible to enhance interest by a specific effect that is executed together by a plurality of gaming machines of the same type. Thereby, the gaming machine of this configuration can solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of gaming interest through effects" (has an effect).

Invention B2:
A gaming machine according to invention B1,
The reference processing means,
When there is the reference timing stored in the reference storage unit when the power supply is started, the reference storage process may not be executed (the power is turned on in the sub-side power-on process (S4417, FIG. 38)). A gaming machine characterized in that the time is not within the initial power-on range (NO in S6002).

  When the reference timing is updated each time the power supply is started, for example, when only some of the plurality of similar game machines are restarted after the power supply is temporarily interrupted, There is a risk that the start of the effect may deviate from other similar game machines. Even in such a case, by starting the specific effect once based on the elapsed time from the stored reference timing, the specific effect can be executed by a plurality of game machines of the same type.

Invention B3:
A gaming machine according to invention B2,
A time measuring means (RTC139) capable of measuring time;
The time measurement unit is capable of measuring time during the power supply,
The specific determination means,
When the reference processing unit does not execute the reference storage process based on the start of the power supply, while acquiring the start timing based on the measurement time of the time measurement unit, the start timing is obtained from the reference timing to the start timing. By calculating the reference start time, which is the time, the elapsed time from the reference timing can be calculated (when the power-on time is not within the initial power-on range in the sub-side power-on processing (S4417, FIG. 38)). A gaming machine characterized by calculating the reference elapsed time from the reference time to the power-on time (NO in S6002) (S6005)).

  In the gaming machine having this configuration, for example, when only some of the plurality of gaming machines of the same type are restarted after the power supply is temporarily interrupted, the elapsed time from the reference timing is appropriately adjusted. It can be calculated. Therefore, even when the power supply is interrupted to some of the gaming machines, it is possible to execute the specific effect based on the elapsed time from the same reference timing as other similar gaming machines. Thus, even when the power supply to some of the gaming machines is interrupted, the specific effect can be executed by a plurality of similar gaming machines.

Invention B4:
A gaming machine according to invention B3,
The reference processing means,
When the power supply is started, when the measured time of the time measuring unit is within a specific time range (first power-on range) that is a predetermined time range, the reference storage process can be executed;
If the time measured by the time measuring means is outside the specified time range when the power supply is started, the reference storage process may not be executed (the sub-side power-on process (S4417, FIG. 38) When the power-on time is not within the initial power-on range (NO in S6002), the gaming machine stores the power-on time as a reference time (S6003) processing is not performed).

  In the gaming machine having this configuration, the reference timing can be updated when the start of the power supply is within the specific time range, and the stored reference timing can not be updated when the power supply is outside the specific time range. is there. Therefore, if the power supply of a plurality of the same type of gaming machines is started within the specific time range, then, even if the power supply is interrupted to some of the gaming machines outside the specific time range, A specific effect can be executed by a plurality of game machines of the same type.

Invention B5:
A gaming machine according to invention B3,
Shutdown time storage means for storing the time measured by the time measurement means as the cutoff time based on the interruption of the power supply by the power supply means (when a power off command is received from the main control board 100, the time information is sent from the RTC 139. Effect control microcomputer 121) that acquires the time information as a power-off time in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124,
The reference processing means,
When the measured cutoff time, which is the difference between the measurement time of the time measurement unit and the cutoff time when the power supply is started, is equal to or longer than a predetermined reference cutoff time, the reference storage process can be executed,
When the measured cutoff time is shorter than the reference cutoff time, the reference storage processing may not be executed (sub-power-on processing (S4417, FIG. 45)).

  Generally, after a long power supply cutoff time, such as when the power supply of a gaming machine is started at the start of a game arcade, power supply to a plurality of gaming machines of the same type tends to be started simultaneously. It is. On the other hand, in general, during the business hours of a game arcade, when the power supply is interrupted for a gaming machine with some malfunctions, the power supply is resumed after the malfunction is addressed, etc. The time during which power supply is cut off tends to be short. In the gaming machine having this configuration, the reference timing can be updated when the measured cutoff time during which power supply is cut off is longer than the reference cutoff time, and the measured cutoff time is less than the reference cutoff time. Therefore, when the time is short, the stored reference timing can not be updated. Therefore, even when the power supply is interrupted to some of the gaming machines, the specific effect can be executed by a plurality of gaming machines of the same type.

PY1 pachinko gaming machine 50 image display device 50a display unit 101 game control microcomputer 121 effect control microcomputer 124 effect RAM
125: Reference time storage unit 139: RTC
190 ... Power supply board

Claims (1)

Effect control means capable of executing an effect using the effect means,
A gaming machine comprising:
The effect control means,
When the player is playing a game, by the effect means, it is possible to execute a predetermined game effect,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the game effect is not performed, a predetermined demonstration effect including a specific demonstration effect can be executed by the effect means.