JP2020120907A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can execute appropriate suggestive performance in accordance with necessary information even after power is restored while preventing an increase in load occurring to a hardware resource when the power is restored.SOLUTION: A main controller of a game machine is provided with: variation pattern determination means determining a pattern of variable display of symbols; and transmission means transmitting prescribed information to a subcontroller. The variation pattern determination means can determine a variable display pattern of symbols in accordance with frequency of a lottery from a prescribed point of time on the basis of specific information determined in accordance with a game state being set and the determined symbol when execution of the special game is determined. The transmission means sets specific information so that it can be transmitted when power is restored. The subcontroller of the game machine is provided with performance execution means which can execute suggestive performance giving prescribed suggestion on the basis of received specific information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this kind, a jackpot lottery is performed to determine whether or not a special game advantageous to a player can be executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (such as entry of a game ball into a starting area), and a jackpot. It is known to execute a variation effect that notifies the result of the lottery. In addition, in such a gaming machine, in order to enhance the effect of display, a background image is displayed, a variation time and a mode of variation effect to be executed, etc. according to the number of jackpot lottery after reset or after the end of the special game. There is performed such a suggestive effect as notification of the effect mode defined by.
Here, in the gaming machine as described above, a main control device (main control board) for controlling the progress of the game and a sub control device (sub control board) connected so as to be unidirectionally communicable from the main control device. ), and the sub-control device generally controls the execution of the effect according to the progress of the game controlled by the main control device. The lottery for the jackpot is performed in the main controller. Therefore, in the gaming machine as described above, by transmitting information on the jackpot lottery performed in the main control device to the sub-control device and storing the number of jackpot lottery in the sub-control device, It is possible to execute suggestive productions according to the number of times the jackpot is drawn.
However, when an unexpected power failure occurs in the gaming machine due to a lightning strike or the like, a system reset may occur only in the sub control device. When this system reset occurs, the stored data in the sub control device is cleared. Then, since the number of jackpot lottery stored in the sub control device is also cleared, it is not possible to properly perform the suggestive effect after the power is restored.
Therefore, in order to enable execution of a suggestive effect according to the number of jackpot lottery even after returning from power interruption, information on the number of jackpot lottery (variation pattern determination number) is returned to the sub-control device at the time of power interruption return. Has been performed (see Patent Document 1).

Patent No. 5754780

Here, depending on the gaming machine, based on not only the number of times of jackpot lottery, but also information such as the gaming state set at the time of winning the jackpot and the type of symbol determined at the time of winning It may be set to execute the effect. In the gaming machine set in this way, when the above-mentioned power failure occurs, information such as the above-mentioned gaming state and the type of symbol is provided so that the suggestive effect can be appropriately executed even after the power failure is restored. Must be sent to the sub controller.
However, when the power is restored, it is necessary to display appropriate information according to the progress of the game before the power outage, so a lot of information indicating the progress of the game before the power outage is transmitted to the sub-control unit. To be done. Then, in addition to these pieces of information, when a plurality of pieces of information as described above are transmitted to the sub-control device in order to appropriately execute the suggestive effect, the amount of information to be transmitted or processed is further increased. This causes a problem that the load generated on the CPU, the RAM, and the like at the time of restoration from power failure increases.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and it is possible to prevent an increase in load on hardware resources at the time of restoration from power failure, and to provide an appropriate suggestion according to necessary information after restoration from power failure. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is configured as follows.

(1) A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a main control device that controls the progress of the game, and a sub control device that controls the execution of the effect accompanying the game, and the main control device is predetermined. Based on the game state setting means for setting any one of a plurality of game states and the establishment of a predetermined condition, it is determined whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and the result is associated with the result. A lottery means for performing a lottery for determining a symbol, a variation pattern determination means for determining a variation display pattern of the symbols determined by the lottery, and a transmission means for transmitting predetermined information to the sub-control device, Provided, the variation pattern determination means, based on specific information determined according to the game state that is set when the execution of the special game is determined by the lottery, and the symbols determined, from the predetermined time It is possible to determine a pattern of variable display of the symbols according to the number of times of lottery, the transmitting means can transmit the specific information at the time of return from power interruption, the sub-control device, the received specific information On the basis of the above, it is characterized in that it is provided with an effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect for making a predetermined suggestion.
Here, the establishment of the predetermined condition includes that the game ball enters the starting area provided in the game area, that the variation during execution is completed, and the like.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the power is restored, when the execution of the special game is decided, the game state being set, and the specific information decided according to the decided symbol are transmitted to the sub-control device. The suggestive effect can be executed based on this specific information.
That is, when the power is restored, the game state being set when the execution of the special game is determined, and information about both the determined symbols is transmitted to the sub-control device, and the contents equivalent to these information are shown. Only one piece of specific information, which is specific information, is sent to the sub-control device, and the suggestive performance is executed based on this specific information. Even after returning, it is possible to execute an appropriate suggestive presentation according to necessary information.

(2) Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, even if the game state setting means determines a different symbol based on the determination of execution of the special game by the lottery, the special game is finished. Later, it is possible to set a specific game state that is the same game state, and as a suggestive effect that can be executed when the specific game state is set, a plurality of suggestive effects with different modes are provided, and at least Corresponding to the symbol determined based on the determination of the execution of the special game by the lottery, the suggested effect to be executed is determined, the effect execution means, when the specific game state is set Alternatively, one of the plurality of suggestive effects may be set to be executable based on the specific information.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of executing an appropriate suggestive effect according to necessary information even after a power failure is restored, while preventing an increase in load on hardware resources when the power is restored. You can

It is an external perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an external perspective view of the pachinko machine with the front door opened. It is a schematic front view of the game board of the pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory view of a winning symbol random number determination table of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric auditors operation table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the selection state value table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the table for determination of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory view of a normal symbol variation pattern determination table of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd starting winning opening opening control table of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of main processing in a main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the initialization process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows the outline of the electric power failure evacuation processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of processing at the time of sensor detection in a main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of processing at the time of gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of processing at the time of the 1st starting winning a prize mouth detection in a main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of the processing at the time of the 2nd starting winning a prize mouth detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of special figure relation control processing in a main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of special symbol variation start processing in a main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern determination process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of special symbol fluctuation stop processing in a main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of processing after a stop in a main control board of a pachinko machine. It is the flowchart which shows the outline of the special game control processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart showing an outline of special game end processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows the outline of the universal figure-related control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows the outline of the normal symbol variation start processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol stop post-processing on the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of a movable piece control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine, and a state suggestion. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine, and a state suggestion. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine, and a state suggestion. It is a figure which shows an example of the aspect of the fluctuation production of a pachinko machine, and a state suggestion. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of main processing in a sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the timer interruption process in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the selection state flag command reception process in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows the outline of the number-of-changes command reception processing in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the command reception process for a change in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
The game machine according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses a game ball as a game medium. Although not particularly shown, in a game arcade where a pachinko machine P is installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in a game machine installation area called an island, and a game for lending a game ball is provided. A ball lending device is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Further, each pachinko machine P is connected to the corresponding game ball lending device R.
The game ball lending device R is capable of inserting a storage medium (card) in which value information necessary for inserting bills and lending game balls is stored. Then, after inserting a banknote (or inserting a card) into the game ball lending device R and performing a predetermined operation on the pachinko machine P, the game ball lending device R can receive the game ball lending. You can do it.

As shown in FIG. 1 or 2, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a quadrangular frame body fixed to an island and has a machine frame 1 having a hollow portion (not particularly shown), A quadrangular frame body that is attached to the machine frame 1 by a hinge mechanism (not shown) so as to be openable and closable, and has a hollow portion (not shown), and the body frame. 2 is provided with a front door 3 that is openably and closably attached by a hinge mechanism (not shown) and has an opening (not shown) formed in the front.

At the lower left of the machine casing 1, as shown in FIG. 2, a speaker as an audio output device 10 is provided. A game board 11 for forming a game area 12 is housed in the hollow portion of the main body frame 2. Further, the front door 3 has a transparent plate 4 covering the opening, an upper plate 6 and a receiving plate 7 located below the transparent plate 4 and capable of receiving the game balls, and a game ball attached to the right side of the receiving plate 7 An operation handle 5 for performing a firing operation and a speaker as an audio output device 10 attached to each of the upper and left sides of the transparent plate 4 are provided.

In this pachinko machine P, when the main body frame 2 is closed with respect to the machine frame 1 and the front door 3 is further closed, the transparent plate 4 is positioned in front of the game board 11 with a gap. As a result, it is possible to visually recognize the game board 11 located in the rear through the transparent plate 4.

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

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

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

Further, in this game area 12, as shown in FIG. 3, a windmill and a large number of nails for making the flow direction of the game balls irregular, a general winning opening 14 into which the game balls can enter, and a start. A first start winning opening 15 and a second starting winning opening 16 as areas, a gate 20 through which a game ball can pass, an attacker device 17 that operates by satisfying a predetermined condition, and guide the game ball to the outside of the game area 12. An outlet 19 and an effect display device 21 as an effect device that performs an effect as the game progresses are provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the general winning opening 14 is provided on the lower left side of the game area 12, and when a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number (five in this embodiment) of winning balls. Will be paid out.
In addition, the number and installation position of the general winning openings 14 are not particularly limited.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first start winning opening 15 is provided at a position slightly lower than the center of the game area 12. A game ball flowing down the first game area 12a is allowed to enter the first start winning hole 15, and a game ball flowing down the second game area 12b is difficult or impossible to enter. There is. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the second starting winning opening 16 is provided at a position to the right of the center of the game area 12 (that is, in the second game area 12b). A game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the second starting winning opening 16, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a becomes difficult or impossible to enter. There is.

As shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided with a movable piece 16b (ordinary electric accessory) that can be opened and closed. Then, when the movable piece 16b is closed, the second start winning port 16 is in a closed state, and it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting winning port 16. On the other hand, when the movable piece 16b is opened, the second start winning opening 16 is opened, and the movable piece 16b functions as a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the second starting winning opening 16. Thereby, it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second start winning port 16.
Further, the structure of the movable piece 16b is not particularly limited, and for example, a pair of blade members that pivot in the left-right direction about an axis orthogonal to the game board 11 to open and close the second start winning opening 16 and the like. It may be configured by a lid member that opens and closes the second starting winning opening 16 by rotating in the front-rear direction about a horizontal axis, or slides up and down to open and close the second starting winning opening 16. You may comprise by a shutter member.
In addition, the installation positions of the first start winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16 are not particularly limited, and for example, the first starting winning opening 15 and the second starting winning opening 16 are in any game area 12 ( The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a and the second game area 12b may also be arranged at positions where it is easy to enter.

Then, when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, the winning ball is paid out and one special symbol is determined from among a plurality of predetermined special symbols. A lottery will be held. Various game profits are associated with each special symbol, and according to the determined special symbol type, execution of a special game advantageous to the player, setting of a predetermined game state, etc. can be performed. ing.
The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the game balls entering the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more, and any number may be used. Good. In addition, the number of prize balls is the same in the starting winning opening having the movable piece 16b (second starting winning opening 16) and the starting winning opening having no movable piece 16b (first starting winning opening 15). It may be different or different.

As shown in FIG. 3, the gate 20 is provided above the second starting winning opening 16. When a game ball passes through this gate 20, a lottery for ordinary symbols to be described later is performed. When the result of the lottery is a win, the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 3, the attacker device 17 is provided below the second starting winning opening 16. The attacker device 17 includes a big winning opening 18 into which game balls can enter, and an opening/closing door 18b for opening and closing the big winning opening 18. In the normal state, since the opening/closing door 18b is closed and the special winning opening 18 is closed, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the special winning opening 18, but the above special game is executed. Then, the opening/closing door 18b opens and the big winning opening 18 is opened, and the opening/closing door 18b functions as a saucer member that guides the game ball to the big winning opening 18, so that the game ball enters the big winning opening 18. It will be possible.
When the game balls enter the special winning opening 18, a predetermined number (15 in the present embodiment) of prize balls are paid out.
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the big winning opening 18, and a game ball flowing down the first game area 12a almost enters the ball. You can't.
In this way, the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning port 15, and the game ball flowing down the second game area 12b passes through the gate 20 and the second. It is possible to enter the starting winning opening 16 and the large winning opening 18.

As shown in FIG. 3, the outlet 19 is provided at the bottom of the game area 12, and is provided in any of the general winning opening 14, the first starting winning opening 15, the second starting winning opening 16, and the big winning opening 18. Also accepts game balls that did not enter. Then, the game ball received in the outlet 19 is guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected.

As shown in FIG. 3, the effect display device 21 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 12. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21. In addition, the effect display device 21 is provided with a display section 21a for displaying an image such as a moving image or a still image. On the display section 21a, a background image is displayed and the effect pattern 50 ( Dummy symbols) are variably displayed, and a variation effect is given in which the player is informed of the result of a jackpot lottery, which will be described later, according to the stop display mode of each effect symbol 50.
The effect display device 21 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be, for example, a drum-type display device that performs various displays using a plurality of drums with symbols on the outer periphery.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is, as an effect device, not only the effect display device 21, but also a speaker as the above-described sound output device 10 and an effect illumination device 23 that performs an effect by emitting light in various colors and lighting patterns. Lamp (see FIG. 1).
The production device is not limited to these, and may include, for example, a production accessory device that is movable at various timings or modes.
Further, at the front position of the upper plate 6, there is provided an effect operation device 9 capable of advancing or switching effects which are executed by the player during a game, a standby or the like. The effect operation device 9 according to the present embodiment includes an operation dial 9a that is a circular ring-shaped frame body and can be rotated, and an operation button 9b that is fitted into the operation dial 9a and that can be pressed. .. Then, when a predetermined effect is being executed on the effect display device 21, if the rotating operation of the operation dial 9a or the pressing operation of the operation button 9b is performed, the above-described predetermined effect progresses or switches to a different effect. It is supposed to do.

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

Further, as described above, the game ball lending device R is electrically connected to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, but operations on the game ball lending device R such as lending game balls and ejecting cards are performed. The pachinko machine P is designed to be accepted. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine P displays a value information display device 35 that displays value information (balance information) stored in the card, a ball lending button 36 that can be pressed, and a pressing operation. And a card return button 37 that enables

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 is connected to the launch and payout control board 200 and the sub control board 300, and the launch and payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending control board 400. There is.
Further, an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game hall) is connected to the main control board 100 and the launch and payout control board 200. Has been done.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the launch payout control board 200 controls both the launch of the game balls and the payout of the prize balls. A board) and a board (payout control board) for controlling payout of prize balls may be separately provided.

Although not shown in particular, a power supply board is connected to each board of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment. The power supply board is provided with a backup power supply, and when the voltage value of the power supply supplied to the pachinko machine P becomes a predetermined value or less, it is determined that the power is cut off, and an electric power cut occurrence signal is output to the main control board 100. To do.

The main control board 100 controls the game played in the pachinko machine P. Specifically, the main control board 100 starts when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. It controls the special figure game and the general figure game started when the game ball passes through the gate 20.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 includes a main CPU 101 that performs various kinds of arithmetic processing, a main ROM 102 that stores a control program for advancing a game, data and tables necessary for the game, and an arithmetic processing time. Main RAM 103 used as a temporary storage area of
Then, the main CPU 101 reads a control program stored in the main ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing based on signals from detection sensors and timers described later, and controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101. The command is transmitted to another board based on the result of the arithmetic processing.

As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 100 has a general winning opening detection sensor 14a for detecting that the gaming ball has entered the general winning opening 14, and the gaming ball has entered the first starting winning opening 15. A first start winning opening detection sensor 15a for detecting that a ball has been hit, a second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second starting winning opening 16, and a game ball for a large winning opening 18. The big winning opening detection sensor 18a that detects that the player has entered the ball, the gate detection sensor 20a that detects that the game ball has passed the gate 20, the magnetism and radio waves directed to the game board 11, and the shaking of the game board 11, etc. The fraud detection sensor 35 for detecting the vibration caused by the above and the RAM clear switch 105 used for the reset processing for clearing various data stored in the storage area of the main RAM 103 are connected. The detection signal output from each of these detection sensors is input to the main control board 100.
In this specification, the “reset process” is also referred to as the “RAM clear process”.

Further, on the main control board 100, as a device to be controlled, a start winning opening solenoid 16c for opening and closing the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16 and an opening and closing door 18b for the special winning opening 18 are opened and closed. Special winning opening solenoid 18c, the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special symbol hold display device 38, the second special symbol hold display device 39 And, the normal symbol reservation display device 33 is connected.
Then, the main control board 100 drives the respective solenoids to control the opening and closing of the second start winning opening 16 and the special winning opening 18, and also to perform the display control of each display device.

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

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

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

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

Further, on the launch/payout control board 200, as shown in FIG. 4, a front door open detection sensor 3a for detecting the open state of the front door 3 and a tray full tank detection sensor 7a for detecting the full state of the tray 7 are provided. , Are connected.

When the front door opening detection sensor 3a detects that the front door 3 is open, the front door opening detection sensor 3a outputs an opening detection signal to the discharge control board 200. It is output continuously. When the opening detection signal is input, the launch and payout control board 200 transmits a door opening command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the input of the opening detection signal is stopped, it is determined that the front door 3 is closed, and the door closing command is transmitted to the main control board 100.

The saucer full tank detection sensor 7a is provided at a predetermined position of the saucer 7, and when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls to be paid out as prize balls are stored in the saucer 7, the stored game balls are stored as described above. When the predetermined position is reached, a detection signal is output to the launch/payout control board 200. Then, while the stored game balls reach the above-mentioned predetermined position, the detection signal is continuously output to the launch/payout control board 200. The launch and payout control board 200 determines that the pan 7 is in the full tank state by continuously inputting the detection signal for a predetermined time, and transmits a pan full command to the main control board 100. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the detection signal to the launch/delivery control board 200 is interrupted, it is determined that the full state of the pan 7 is released, and the pan full release command is transmitted to the main control board 100. To do.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the pan 7 becomes full and a pan full error occurs, and when the pan 7 is released, the pan full error is released. ing.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the game payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball rental control board 400 that relays the operation to the game ball rental device R. In other words, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the launch payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending device R via the game ball lending control board 400.
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, on the launch and payout control board 200, a value information display device 35, a ball lending switch 36a for detecting a pressing operation of a ball lending button 36, via a game ball lending control board 400, The card return switch 37a for detecting the pressing operation of the card return button 37 is connected.

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

The sub-control board 300 is for controlling an effect executed during a game, a standby, or the like.
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-control board 300 includes a sub CPU 301 that performs various kinds of arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 302 that stores a control program for executing effects, data and tables necessary for executing effects, and an operation. It is provided with a sub RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area at the time of processing, and is connected so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300.

In addition, the sub CPU 301 reads out a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 or a signal from a timer to perform arithmetic processing, and image control for controlling image display. Board (not shown), voice control board (not shown) for controlling audio output, and lighting control board (not shown) for controlling lighting , Send a command for performance execution.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the voice control board and the electric decoration control board are separately provided, but one board (the sound electric decoration control board) in which the functions of these boards are integrated is provided. ) May be provided, and both the audio output and the lighting of the lighting may be controlled by the substrate.

The effect display device 21 is connected to the sub-control board 300 via the image control board, and the audio output device 10 is connected to the sub-control board 300 via the audio control board. In addition, the sub-control board 300, through the illumination control board, the effect lighting device 23, a rotation operation detection sensor 9c that detects a rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, and a pressing operation that detects a pressing operation of the operation button 9b. The detection sensor 9d is connected to.

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

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

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

(Outline of game of pachinko machine P)
Next, a game in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102.
(Outline of special game and special game)
As described above, in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the special figure game and the general figure game progress in parallel. In addition, as a game state when advancing these both games, a low probability game state (so-called non-probability change state) or a high probability game state (so-called probability change state), and a non-time saving game state or a time saving game Any game state in which any one of the state game states is combined is set.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a gaming state that combines a low-probability gaming state and a non-time saving game state (hereinafter referred to as a normal gaming state), a gaming state that combines a low-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state (hereinafter, low probability Either a time saving game state) or a game state combining a high probability game state and a time saving game state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability time saving game state) is set.

Here, the low-probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot by a jackpot lottery described later is set to a predetermined value. Further, the high-probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a big jackpot is set to a value higher than that of the low-probability gaming state by a lottery for a big jackpot. That is, it is easier to win the big hit in the high-probability game state than in the low-probability game state, by the lottery for the big hit.
Further, the non-time saving game state is a game state in which the movable piece 16b is difficult to open (that is, the second start winning port 16 is unlikely to be in an open state) and the game ball is difficult to enter the second starting winning port 16. Further, in the time saving game state, the movable piece 16b is easier to open (that is, the second starting winning opening 16 is more easily opened) than in the non-time saving playing state, and the game ball is easy to enter the second starting winning opening 16. It is in a state.
In addition, in the initial state immediately after the factory shipment or after the reset process is executed, the normal game state is set.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball that is launched by a launching device (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, a big hit A lottery will be held. Then, when the jackpot is won by this jackpot, the special winning opening 18 is opened, and a special game in which a game ball can be inserted into the special winning opening 18 is executed, and further, after the special game is finished. The gaming state of is set to a low probability short game state or a high probability short game state.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning hole 15. The game ball flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the large winning opening 18, pass through the gate 20, and enter the second starting winning opening 16. Then, during the normal game state, the player launches the game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called left-handed) so that the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15, and is low. During the high probability short time game state, during the high high probability time short game state and during the special game, the game ball enters the large winning opening 18, or the game ball passes through the gate 20 and enters the second starting winning opening 16. First, the player is allowed to launch the game ball toward the second game area 12b (so-called right hit).
Specifically, during the low-probability time short game state, during the high-probability time short game state, and during the special game, a display for instructing that a game ball is launched toward the second game area 12b is performed on the effect display device 21, When the normal game state is set, a display for instructing to launch a game ball toward the first game area 12a is displayed on the effect display device 21.

The jackpot lottery described above includes various random numbers acquired when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 and the random numbers stored in the main ROM 102 and stored. It is performed based on various tables for determination.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the random number used for the jackpot lottery, the jackpot determination random number used for the jackpot determination, the winning symbol random number used for determining the type of the special symbol, and the variation mode described later. The command and the variation pattern have a variation pattern random number used to determine the command.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the above-described jackpot determination random number uses a hardware random number built in the main control board 100. The jackpot determination random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is complete, and the start value is changed each time the system is reset.

Further, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are for determining the variation pattern (variation time, mode) of the variation effect executed when notifying the result of the jackpot lottery. The random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern is not limited to the above-mentioned one, and for example, other random number may be used in addition to this random number.

When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, a random number value is acquired for each of the above-mentioned random numbers, and each random number value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. It is like this.
The reserved storage area is a first reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter, referred to as a first special figure random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the first starting winning opening 15 and It is composed of a second reserved storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter, referred to as a second special figure random number) obtained by entering a game ball into the 2 start winning opening 16. Each of these reserved storage areas is made up of a total of four storage units from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, a total of four sets of first special figure random numbers and a total of four second special figure random numbers. The group can be stored.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, the first special figure random number is stored in order from the first storage section of the first reserved storage area. Has become. For example, in the state where the first special figure random number is not stored in any of the storage units of the first reserved storage area, when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15, this is taken as an opportunity. The first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In addition, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage section of the first reserved storage area, when a game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15, it is acquired as a trigger. The first special figure random number is stored in the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In addition, in the state where the 1st special figure random number is remembered in the 1st memory section and the 2nd memory section of the 1st reservation memory area, when the game sphere enters the 1st starting winning a prize mouth 15, this The first special figure random number acquired upon the occasion is stored in the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area. In addition, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage section to the third storage section of the first reserved storage area, if the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15, The first special figure random number acquired at the occasion is stored in the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage section to the fourth storage section of the first reserved storage area, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, The first special figure random number related to the sphere is not stored.

Similarly, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the second special figure random number is sequentially stored from the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area. The specific storage process is the same as the storage of the first special figure random number described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of sets of the first special figure random numbers stored in the first reserved storage area (hereinafter, referred to as the first special figure reserved number) is the first special figure reserved number counter ( The number of sets of second special figure random numbers stored in the second reserved storage area (hereinafter, referred to as second special figure reserved number) is stored in the second special figure reserved number counter (not shown). (Not particularly shown).
In the present specification, as described above, storing the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number in the pending storage area is also referred to as "holding" or "holding storage". The figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number are also simply referred to as the “reservation number”.

Then, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 for determining the result of the jackpot lottery, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 for determining the type of the special symbol, when the jackpot is won Special electric auditors product operation table 112 for controlling the special game to be executed, a game state setting table 113 for setting the game state after the end of the special game, a variation for determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command It has a pattern table 114 and various tables (selection state flag table 115, selection table 116) for determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern table 114 selected when determining the variation pattern command.
Note that the tables related to the jackpot lottery and the like are not limited to these, and in addition, if it is necessary to make a determination or a determination based on a random number, a table may be provided as appropriate.

The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is for determining whether or not it is a jackpot, and as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the low probability determination table 110a referred to in the low probability game state. And a high-probability determination table 110b that is referenced in the high-probability gaming state.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one jackpot determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, the jackpot determination random number determination table 110, which is either the low probability determination table 110a or the high probability determination table 110b, is selected according to the game state at the time of performing the jackpot lottery, and the acquired jackpot determination random number is selected. A jackpot lottery is performed based on the jackpot determination random number determination table 110.

As shown in FIG. 5A, according to the low-probability determination table 110a, when the jackpot determination random number is 1000 to 1219, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 999, 1220 to 65535). ), it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability determination table 110a is about 1/297.9.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, according to the high probability determination table 110b, when the jackpot determination random number is 1000 to 1342, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 999, 1343). ~65535), it is determined that there is a loss. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the high probability determination table 110b is about 1/191.1.
That is, the high-probability determination table 110b is set to have a higher jackpot winning probability than the low-probability determination table 110a.

The jackpot determination random number (1000 to 1219) determined to be a jackpot in the low probability determination table 110a is set to be included in the jackpot determination random number (1000 to 1342) determined to be a jackpot in the high probability determination table 110b. There is. That is, the jackpot determination random number that is determined to be a jackpot in the low probability determination table 110a is also determined to be a jackpot in the high probability determination table 110b.

The hit symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of the special symbol as described above, and as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the first special symbol random number (that is, the first special symbol random number). The first determination table 111a referred to when the jackpot is won based on the entry of the game ball into the 1-start winning hole 15 and the second special map random number (that is, the game to the 2nd winning hole 16) The second determination table 111b, which is referred to when the jackpot is won (based on the entry of the ball).
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one winning symbol random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, when the jackpot is won by the above jackpot lottery, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 of either the first determination table 111a or the second determination table 111b is selected according to the starting winning opening in which the game ball enters. The type of the special symbol is determined based on the selected winning symbol random number and the selected winning symbol random number determination table 111.

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, four types of special symbols (X1, X2, X3, X4) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as jackpot symbols) determined when the jackpot is won, Two types of special symbols (Z1, Z2) are provided as special symbols determined in the case of loss (hereinafter referred to as loss symbols).

As shown in FIG. 6A, according to the first determination table 111a, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 99, the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, and when the winning symbol random number is 100 to 149. The jackpot symbol X2 is determined, the jackpot symbol X3 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 150 to 189, and the jackpot symbol X4 is determined when the winning symbol random number is 190 to 199. That is, in the first determination table 111a, the jackpot symbol X1 is determined with a probability of 50%, the jackpot symbol X2 is determined with a probability of 25%, the jackpot symbol X3 is determined with a probability of 20%, and the jackpot symbol X4 is determined. The probability of being decided is 5%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, according to the second determination table 111b, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 99, the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 100 to 109. The jackpot symbol X2 is determined in this case, the jackpot symbol X3 is determined when the hit symbol random number is 110 to 119, and the jackpot symbol X4 is determined when the hit symbol random number is 120 to 199. That is, in the second determination table 111b, the jackpot symbol X1 is determined with a probability of 50%, the jackpot symbol X2 is determined with a probability of 5%, the jackpot symbol X3 is determined with a probability of 5%, and the jackpot symbol X4. The probability of being decided is 40%.

In addition, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same jackpot symbol is determined in both the first determination table 111a and the second determination table 111b, but the first determination table 111a and Different jackpot symbols may be determined in the second determination table 111b.

Further, in the case of losing due to the big hit lottery based on the first special figure random number, the lose symbol Z1 is determined without performing the above-mentioned lottery based on the winning symbol random number. Further, in the case of losing due to the big hit lottery based on the second special figure random number, the lose symbol Z2 is determined without performing the above-mentioned lottery based on the winning symbol random number.
That is, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when a big hit is won, and is not referred to in the case of a loss.

As described above, the special electric auditors product operation table 112 is for controlling the special game executed when the jackpot is won, and is referred to for operating the special winning opening solenoid 18c during the execution of the special game. Is done. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, as the special electric auditors product operation table 112, a first operation table 112a and a second operation table 112b are provided. ..

Specifically, when the jackpot symbols X1, X2, or X3 are determined, as shown in FIG. 7A, the special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 112a. According to the first operation table 112a, the special winning opening 18 is opened for 29.0 seconds, or 10 gaming balls are entered into the special winning opening 18 and ends. Round game is executed 7 times. Further, during the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time (that is, the interval time) during which the special winning opening 18 is closed is set to 2.0 seconds.

When the big hit symbol X4 is determined, as shown in FIG. 7B, the special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 112b. According to the second operation table 112b, the round game of the same mode as the first operation table 112a is executed 16 times. Further, the number of times of opening and closing the special winning opening 18 and the interval time during the execution of each round game are set to the same contents as the first operation table 112a.
The expected value of the prize balls that can be obtained during the special game is larger when the jackpot symbol X4 is determined than when the jackpot symbol X1, X2, or X3 is determined.

The game state setting table 113 is for setting a game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the game state after the end of the special game is determined by the type of the special symbol determined by the big hit lottery.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, as the game state setting table 113, the first state setting table 113a referred to when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, and the jackpot symbols X2 and X3. Alternatively, a second state setting table 113b that is referred to when X4 is determined is provided.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the jackpot symbol X1 is determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the low-probability gaming state, and at the same time, it is set to the time saving gaming state. R. Further, the number of continuation of the time saving game state (hereinafter referred to as the time saving number) is set to 100 times.
That is, after the special game executed when the big hit symbol X1 is determined, the gaming state is set to the low probability short game state (shift to the low probability short game state). Then, during this low-probability time-shortening gaming state, if the results of the 100 big jackpots are all lost without winning the jackpot, the time-saving gaming state is changed to the non-time-saving gaming state, so the gaming state is the normal gaming. Changed to state.

As shown in FIG. 8B, when the jackpot symbols X2, X3, or X4 are determined, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the high-probability gaming state, and at the same time, it is set to the time saving gaming state. .. Further, the number of times the high-probability gaming state is continued (hereinafter referred to as the high-probability number) is set to 200 times, and the time saving number is also set to 200 times.
That is, after the special game executed when the jackpot symbol X2, X3 or X4 is determined, the gaming state is set to the high-probability-time short game state (shift to the high-probability-time short game state). Then, if the result of the lottery for 200 times of big hits is all missed without winning the jackpot during this high-probability time-shortening gaming state, the high-probability gaming state is changed to the low-probability gaming state, and the time-saving gaming state is changed. Since it is changed to the non-time saving game state, the game state is changed to the normal game state.
If you win the jackpot during the high-probability time saving game state or the low-probability time saving game state, the high-probability number and the time saving number will be set again based on the determined special symbol type. ing.

The fluctuation pattern table 114 is for determining the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command as described above.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbol is determined by the jackpot lottery as described above, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined based on the result of the determination. As described above, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are for determining the variation pattern of the variation effect, and the variation mode command and the variation pattern command cause the variation effect mode and the variation time (variation display of the special symbol). Fluctuation time) is determined. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variation effect is divided into the first half portion and the second half portion, and the aspect and variation time of the first half portion of the variation effect are determined by the variation mode command, and the aspect of the latter half portion of the variation effect and The fluctuation time is determined by the fluctuation pattern command.
Specifically, the determined change mode command and change pattern command are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300, based on the received change mode command and change pattern command, A specific mode (for example, an image displayed on the display unit 21a) of the fluctuating effect for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery is determined.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of variation mode commands and variation pattern commands are provided, and each variation mode command and variation pattern command is associated with the variation pattern table 114. Then, for each variation pattern table 114, the types of variation mode commands and variation pattern commands to be determined, and the determination rate are set.

The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a table A, a table B, and a table C as the variation pattern table 114 (see FIG. 9).
Then, when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number within the numerical range of 0 to 249 is acquired, and the obtained variation pattern random number, The change mode command and the change pattern command are determined based on the current hold number (the first special figure hold number or the second special figure hold number) and any of the change pattern tables 114.

(Determination of fluctuation pattern table 114 to be referred to)
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a change occurs after the reset process is executed (after the RAM clear process is executed) or after the special game executed based on the winning of the jackpot is changed. The variation pattern table 114 to be referred to when determining the mode command and the variation pattern command is determined.
Specifically, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment refers to a selection state value table 115 for determining a selection state value, which will be described later, as a table used to determine the variation pattern table 114 to be referred to, and refers to. A determination table 116 defining the variation pattern table 114 is provided. When determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command, the variation pattern table 114 to be referred to is determined based on the information related to these tables.

The selection state value table 115 defines selection state values used for determining the variation pattern table 114.
In this selection state value table 115, as shown in FIG. 10, the types of jackpot symbols (X1, X2, X3, X4) determined at the time of winning the jackpot, and the winning point of the jackpot (the jackpot lottery is performed. The selection state value is set for each of the gaming states (non-time saving game state, time saving game state) at the time of ().
And if you win the jackpot by lottery of the jackpot, in the special game end process executed at the end of the special game based on the winning, the type of jackpot symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot, and the time of winning the jackpot The selected state value corresponding to the gaming state is acquired, and the acquired selected state value is set in the selected state flag composed of a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 103.

As shown in FIG. 10, according to the selection state value table 115, when the jackpot symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot is X1, the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the non-time saving gaming state (that is, A selection state value of "01H" is acquired regardless of whether it is the normal game state) or the time saving game state (that is, the high probability time saving game state or the low probability time reducing game state).
When the jackpot symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot is X2, whether the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the non-time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state, the selection state value of "02H" is To be acquired.
When the jackpot symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot is X3, the selection state value of "02H" is acquired when the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is the non-time saving gaming state, and the jackpot When the gaming state at the time of winning is the time saving gaming state, the selection state value of "03H" is acquired.
If the jackpot symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot is X4, whether the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot is a non-time saving gaming state or a time saving gaming state, the selection state value of "03H" is To be acquired.

Although not shown in the figure, when the reset process is executed, the selection state value set in the selection state flag is also cleared. In this case, the selection of "00H" is performed. The state value is set in the selected state flag.

As described above, the selection state values “01H”, “02H”, and “03H” set in the selection state flag depend on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot and the type of jackpot symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot. Since it is determined by the selection state value set in the selection state flag, it is possible to recognize the gaming state at the time when the latest jackpot was won, and the type of jackpot symbol determined when the jackpot was won. Becomes

The determination table 116 defines the variation pattern table 114 to be referred to.
In the determination table 116, as shown in FIG. 11, the selection state value set in the selection state flag, and after the reset process is executed or after the special game executed based on the winning of the jackpot is finished. The variation pattern table 114 to be referred to is defined for each number of variations.
Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of fluctuations after the reset process is executed or after the special game executed based on the winning of the jackpot is completed is configured in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 103. It is adapted to be counted by a predetermined variation counter. Specifically, when the reset process is executed or the special game is finished, the count value of the fluctuation number counter is cleared, and the value of the counter is changed every time the fluctuation display of the special symbol (lottery for the jackpot) is performed. Is incremented by 1. As a result, the number of fluctuations after the reset process is executed or after the special game is finished is counted. That is, when the reset process is executed, the number of changes after the execution of the reset process is counted, and when the special game is executed, the number of changes after the end of the special game is counted. Become.
When determining the variation mode command and the variation pattern command, based on the selection state value set in the selection state flag, the count value of the variation number counter at that time point, and the determination table 116, The fluctuation pattern table 114 referred to is determined.

As shown in FIG. 11, according to the determination table 116, when the selection state value set in the selection state flag is “00H”, when the count value of the variation counter is 1 or more (reset processing The table A is determined when the number of fluctuations from after execution of is the first time or later, that is, after the reset process is executed.
When the selection state value set in the selection state flag is "01H", when the count value of the variation number counter is 1 to 99 (the variation number from the end of the special game is the 1st to 99th When the table B is determined and the count value of the variation counter is 100 (when the variation count is 100 after the end of the special game), table C is determined and the count value of the variation counter is Table A is determined when 101 to 200 (the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game is 101st to 200th), and when the count value of the fluctuation number counter is 201 or more (after the end of the special game) Table A is determined (when the number of fluctuations from 1 is the 201st time or later).
When the selection state value set in the selection state flag is "02H", when the count value of the variation counter is 1 to 99 (the variation count from the end of the special game is the 1st to 99th When the table B is determined and the count value of the variation counter is 100 (when the variation count is 100 after the end of the special game), table C is determined and the count value of the variation counter is Table B is determined when 101 to 200 (the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game is the 101st to 200th), and when the count value of the fluctuation counter is 201 or more (after the end of the special game) Table A is determined (when the number of fluctuations from 1 is the 201st time or later).
When the selection state value set in the selection state flag is "03H", when the count value of the variation counter is 1 to 99 (the variation number after the end of the special game is the 1st to 99th When the table B is determined and the count value of the variation counter is 100 (when the variation count is 100 after the end of the special game), the table B is determined and the count value of the variation counter is Table B is determined when 101 to 200 (the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game is the 101st to 200th), and when the count value of the fluctuation counter is 201 or more (after the end of the special game) Table A is determined (when the number of fluctuations from 1 is the 201st time or later).

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, since the contents of the variation pattern table 114 to be referred to are determined according to the selection state value set in the selection state flag, the selection state value Therefore, the fluctuation pattern table 114 that is referred to by the predetermined number of fluctuations can be recognized.

Then, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command are determined with reference to the variation pattern table 114 determined as described above.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, according to the table A, the lost symbol Z1 or Z2 is determined (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery is lost), and the current number of holdings ( In the case where the number of first special map reservations and the number of second special map reservations are 0 or 1, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 229, the fluctuation pattern of "13 seconds fluctuation" (the fluctuation time of the first half part is 0 When the fluctuation mode command “00H” and the fluctuation pattern command “00H” are associated with the fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the second half and the fluctuation time of the latter half part is set to 13 seconds, and the fluctuation pattern random numbers are 230 to 239. The variation mode command “01H” and the variation pattern command “01H” and the variation pattern command “60H variation” (the variation pattern in which the variation time of the first half part is set to 15 seconds and the variation time of the second half part is set to 45 seconds) are associated with 01H" is determined and the fluctuation pattern random number is 240 to 249, a fluctuation pattern of "90 seconds fluctuation" (a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the first half is 15 seconds and the fluctuation time of the second half is 75 seconds). The fluctuation mode command “01H” and the fluctuation pattern command “02H” associated with) are determined.
In addition, in the case where the lost symbol Z1 or Z2 is determined and the current number of holdings is 2 or more, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 229, the fluctuation pattern of “3 seconds fluctuation” (the fluctuation time of the first half part) Is 0 seconds, and the variation mode command “00H” and variation pattern command “03H” associated with variation patterns in which the variation time of the latter half part is set to 3 seconds) are determined, and the variation pattern random numbers are 230 to 239. The fluctuation mode command “01H” and the fluctuation pattern command “01H” associated with the fluctuation pattern of “60 seconds fluctuation” are determined, and when the fluctuation pattern random number is 240 to 249, “90 seconds fluctuation”. The fluctuation mode command “01H” and the fluctuation pattern command “02H” associated with the fluctuation patterns of are determined.

When the jackpot is won and the jackpot pattern X1, X2, X3, or X4 is determined, the fluctuation pattern of “60 seconds fluctuation” is generated when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 124, regardless of the number of pending numbers at the present time. The associated variation mode command “A1H” and variation pattern command “A1H” are determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 125 to 249, the variation mode command “90 seconds variation” associated variation pattern command “A1H” "A1H" and the variation pattern command "A2H" are determined.

As shown in FIG. 9B, according to the table B, if the lost symbol Z1 or Z2 is determined and the number of holdings at the present time is 0 or 1, the fluctuation pattern random number is any value. The variation mode command “00H” and the variation pattern command “00H” associated with the variation pattern of “13-second variation” are always determined.
In addition, in the case where the lost symbol Z1 or Z2 is determined and the current number of holdings is 2 or more, when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 229, the fluctuation pattern associated with the fluctuation pattern of “3 seconds fluctuation” is associated. When the mode command “00H” and the fluctuation pattern command “03H” are determined and the fluctuation pattern random number is 230 to 239, the fluctuation mode command “01H” and the fluctuation pattern are associated with the fluctuation pattern of “60 seconds fluctuation”. When the command “01H” is determined and the fluctuation pattern random number is 240 to 249, the fluctuation mode command “01H” and the fluctuation pattern command “02H” associated with the fluctuation pattern of “90 second fluctuation” are determined. ..

When the jackpot is won and the jackpot pattern X1, X2, X3, or X4 is determined, the fluctuation pattern of “60 seconds fluctuation” is generated when the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 124, regardless of the number of pending numbers at the present time. The associated variation mode command “A1H” and variation pattern command “A1H” are determined, and when the variation pattern random number is 125 to 249, the variation mode command “90 seconds variation” associated variation pattern command “A1H” "A1H" and the variation pattern command "A2H" are determined.

As shown in FIG. 9C, according to the table C, when the lost symbol Z1 or Z2 is determined, regardless of the number of pending numbers at the present time, the fluctuation pattern random number is always “30 seconds”. The variation mode command “05H” and the variation pattern command “05H” associated with the variation pattern “variation” are determined.
In addition, when the jackpot is won and the jackpot pattern X1, X2, X3, or X4 is determined, the variation pattern of "30-second variation" is invariably irrespective of the value of the variation pattern random number, regardless of the number of holdings at the present time. The associated variation mode command “A5H” and variation pattern command “A5H” are determined.

The variation mode command and the variation pattern command determined as described above are transmitted to the sub-control board 300, the specific mode of the first half of the variation effect is determined based on the variation mode command, and the variation effect based on the variation pattern command. The specific mode of the latter half of the above is determined. The variation effect is executed according to the specific mode determined in this way, but the total of the variation time of the first half set in the variation mode command and the variation time of the second half set in the variation pattern command However, it is the time from the start to the end of the variable effect.

Further, based on the above-described variation time, variation effect is performed in the effect display device 21, and the variation display of the special symbol is performed in the special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 30 or second special symbol display device 31). Done. Specifically, in the case where the starting winning opening into which the game ball entered is the first starting winning opening 15, the first special symbol display device 30 is displayed blinking during the above-described fluctuation time, and the game ball enters. When the starting winning opening is the second starting winning opening 16, the second special symbol display device 31 is displayed blinking during the above-described variation time. Then, after the elapse of the variable time, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

(Sending the information of the selection state value set in the selection state flag)
Further, the main CPU 101 of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the selection state value is set in the selection state flag in the special game end process executed at the end of the special game based on the jackpot winning, and the reset process. At each time when the selected state value is set in the selected state flag based on the execution, the information of the set selected state value is transmitted to the sub-control board 300. Then, the information on the selected state value is stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300.
As a result, when the selection state value is set in the selection state flag, the sub-control board 300 can grasp the set selection state value. Therefore, also in the sub-control board 300, when the latest jackpot is won. It is possible to grasp the gaming state, the type of jackpot symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot, and the variation pattern table 114 referred to by a predetermined number of variations.

Further, the main CPU 101 of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment provides the information on the selection state value set in the selection state flag even when the power is restored (when the power of the pachinko machine P is switched from OFF to ON). It is transmitted to the sub control board 300. Then, the information on the selected state value is stored in the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, for example, when an unexpected power failure occurs in the pachinko machine P due to a lightning strike or the like, the stored data in the main RAM 103 in the main control board 100 is backed up, but in the sub control board 300. The storage data of the sub RAM 303 is not backed up. Therefore, in the case where a system reset occurs in the sub control board 300 due to the occurrence of the above-described power interruption, the storage data of the sub RAM 303 in the sub control board 300 is cleared. Then, the information of the selection state value stored in the sub RAM 303 as described above is also cleared. However, since the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment is capable of unidirectionally communicating from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300, the main control board 300 causes the sub control board 300 to undergo a system reset. I can't figure it out. Therefore, when power failure occurs, as described above, the main CPU 101 always sends the information of the selection state value set in the selection state flag to the sub-control board 300 when returning from the power failure. The sub control board 300 can grasp the information of the selection state value set in the selection state flag before the occurrence of the power failure. As a result, even after the power is restored, in the sub-control board 300, the gaming state at the time when the latest jackpot is won, the type of jackpot symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot, and the variation referred to by a predetermined number of variations The pattern table 114 can be grasped.

Next, the processing relating to the universal figure game will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball that is launched by the launching device (not shown) and flows down the second game area 12b passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16 is moved. A lottery for ordinary symbols for activating and determining whether to open the movable piece 16b is performed. Then, when the winning is achieved by the lottery of the ordinary symbols, the movable piece 16b is opened and the second starting winning opening 16 is in an open state, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting winning opening 16.
This ordinary symbol lottery is based on the hit determination random number determination table 117 stored in the main ROM 102 for determining the random number, which is acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 20. Is done.

When the game ball passes through the gate 20, the above-mentioned hit determination random number is acquired, and the random number value is stored in the general-use reservation storage area of the main RAM 103 with an upper limit of four. Specifically, this general-use-holding storage area is composed of a total of four storage units from a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and is stored from the first storage unit in the order of passage of the gate 20. It has become. Further, when the hit decision random numbers are already stored in some of the storage units, the hit decision random numbers are stored in the storage unit having the smallest number among the empty storage units. Then, if four hit determination random numbers are already stored in the public figure reservation storage area, even if the game ball passes through the gate 20, the hit determination random number related to this passage is not stored in the public figure reservation storage area. ..
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the hit determination random number. The hit determination random number is updated according to a certain rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed every time the random number sequence is complete, and the start value is changed each time the system is reset.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of hit determination random numbers stored in the public figure reservation storage area (hereinafter referred to as the general figure reservation number) is a general figure reservation number counter (not particularly shown). It will be remembered in.
In this specification, as described above, storing the hit determination random number in the universal figure pending storage area is also referred to as “universal figure pending”.

In addition, the hit determination random number determination table 117 is for determining whether or not it is hit by a lottery of a normal symbol, and as shown in FIG. 12, it is referred to in a non-time saving game state (that is, a normal game state). The non-time saving determination table 117a and the time saving determination table 117b referred to in the time saving game state (that is, the low probability time saving game state or the high probability time saving game state) are provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one hit determination random number within the numerical range of 0 to 65535 is acquired. Then, if the game state at the time of performing the lottery of the normal symbol is the non-time saving game state, the non-time saving determination table 117a is selected, and it is normal based on the acquired hit determination random number and the selected non-time saving determination table 117a. A lottery for symbols is carried out. Further, if the gaming state at the time of performing the lottery for the ordinary symbol is the time saving game state, the time saving determination table 117b is selected, and the lottery for the ordinary symbol is performed based on the obtained hit determination random number and the selected time saving determination table 117b. Is done.

According to the non-time saving determination table 117a, when the hit determination random number is 1, it is determined to be a hit, and when it is the other hit determination random numbers (0, 2 to 65535), it is determined to be a hit. Therefore, the probability of winning in the non-time saving determination table 117a is 1/65536.
Further, according to the time saving determination table 117b, it is determined that the hit determination random number is 1 to 65000, and the hit determination random number (0, 65001 to 65535) is other than the hit determination random number. Therefore, the winning probability in the time saving determination table 117b is 65000/65536, that is, about 99/100.
The winning symbol is determined when the winning symbol is determined by the lottery for the ordinary symbol, and the losing symbol is determined when the winning symbol is lost.

Further, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as a table for determining the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol and controlling the opening and closing of the movable piece 16b, the ordinary symbol variation pattern determination table 118 and the second starting winning opening opening. A control table 119 and the like are provided.

The normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table 118 is for determining the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol. As described above, when the regular symbols are drawn by the game balls passing through the gate 20, the variation pattern of the regular symbols is determined based on the regular symbol variation pattern determination table 118.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the variation time is set to 3 seconds when the gaming state is the non-time saving gaming state, and the variation time is 0 when the gaming state is the time saving gaming state. Determined to be 6 seconds. Then, when the variation time is determined, the normal symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) is blinked during the determined variation time. Then, when the winning symbol is determined by hitting by the ordinary symbol and the winning symbol is determined, the ordinary symbol display device 32 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined to be lost, the ordinary symbol display device 32 is selected. Turn off the light.

The second start winning opening opening control table 119 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on, the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16 opens and closes in the manner defined in the second starting winning opening opening control table 119. ing. Specifically, when the game state is the non-time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 14, the starting winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (=0.2 seconds×1 time), 2 The movable piece 16b of the starting winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. Further, when the game state is the time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 14, the starting winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (=1.2 seconds×2 times), so the second starting winning opening The 16 movable pieces 16b are opened for a total of 2.4 seconds.

As described above, in the non-time saving game state and the time saving game state, the conditions for opening and closing the second starting winning opening 16 are defined respectively, and depending on the contents of these conditions, in the time saving game state, It is easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning port 16 than in the time saving game state. That is, in the time saving game state, as long as the game balls pass through the gate 20, the ordinary symbols are drawn one after another, and the second starting winning opening 16 is frequently opened. Therefore, the game balls accompanying the progress of the game. You will be able to win the chance to win the jackpot while suppressing the decrease.

(Outline of processing in pachinko machine P)
Next, an outline of the processing executed by the main control board 100 with the progress of the above-mentioned special figure game, general figure game, and special game will be described using a flowchart.
First, the main processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes the main processing shown in the flowchart of FIG.

In step 100, the main CPU 101 executes initialization processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, the main CPU 101 updates the winning random number initial value update random number that is referred to when updating the winning random number. This initial value update random number for winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value of the winning symbol random number. That is, the winning symbol random number is updated with the initial value updating random number for winning symbol random number at the time of starting the updating as an initial value. Then, when the random number range is rotated once, the hit symbol random number is updated with the initial value update random number for winning symbol random number at that time as an initial value. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

In step 102, the main CPU 101 updates the fluctuation pattern random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. When the process of step 102 is completed, thereafter, the processes of step 101 and step 102 are repeatedly executed until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

Next, the initialization process of step 100 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 130, the main CPU 101 is required to execute various processes at the time of power failure recovery (when the power switch is turned on, when power is recovered from an unexpected power failure), such as reading a startup program from the main ROM 102. Perform initialization processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 131.
In step 131, the main CPU 101 sets, in the power interruption monitoring time timer counter, the power interruption monitoring time which is a waiting time until the execution of the above-mentioned various processes is started after the power interruption is recovered. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 132.

In step 132, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the power failure occurrence signal is detected. When it is determined that the power failure occurrence signal is detected, the process returns to step 131. On the other hand, when it is determined that the power failure occurrence signal is not detected, the process proceeds to the next step 133.
In step 133, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the power interruption monitoring time set in step 131 has elapsed. When it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the process returns to step 132. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time has passed, the process proceeds to the next step 134. A subtraction timer is used for the power failure monitoring time timer counter, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the above-mentioned determination of the detection of the power failure occurrence signal is executed, and when it becomes 0, the power failure is detected. It is determined that the monitoring time has elapsed.

In step 134, the main CPU 101 permits access to the main RAM 103 and also permits execution of a timer interrupt process described later. By performing this process, it is possible to store various data in the main RAM 103 and read (load) various data from the main RAM 103, and it is possible to execute a timer interrupt process described later. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 135.
In step 135, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution condition of the reset process is satisfied. Specifically, whether the power is turned on (the power switch is turned on) while the RAM clear switch 105 provided on the main control board 100 is turned on, or the stored data in the main RAM 103 and the unexpected data are generated when an unexpected power failure occurs. Whether the data stored in the main RAM 103 is inconsistent at the time of recovery from the power interruption (whether a backup abnormality has occurred) or the like is confirmed. Then, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 105 is turned on, or when the data stored in the main RAM 103 is inconsistent at the time of occurrence of power failure or recovery from power failure, the execution condition of the reset process is satisfied. Determine that On the other hand, when the power is turned on with the RAM clear switch 105 turned off, or when the data stored in the main RAM 103 does not have any inconsistency when the power failure occurs and when the power failure is restored, the reset process is performed. It is determined that the execution conditions are not met. Then, when it is determined that the execution condition of the reset process is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step 140. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reset condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 136.

In step 136, the main CPU 101 executes a reset process (that is, a RAM clear process for clearing the storage data in the storage area of the main RAM 103). Here, in the storage area of the main RAM 103, various data relating to the progress of the game (information about the special symbol that is changing, the shooting position of the game ball (the game area 12 for launching the game ball), the first special figure reservation number, the first 2 Special figure reservation number, probability change number, time saving number, execution phase data showing progress of special figure game, general figure hold number, general figure execution phase data showing progress of general figure game, special symbol is not changing Information indicating that there is), the selected state value set in the selected state flag, the count value of the variation counter, and the like are stored. By executing the reset process, all of these data are cleared. By clearing the count value of the variation counter here, the variation counter after the reset process is executed is counted by the variation counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 137.
In step 137, the main CPU 101 sets the selection state value “00H” in the selection state flag. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 138.

In step 138, the main CPU 101 transmits a RAM clear command indicating that the reset process has been executed to the firing/payout control board 200. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the command in the production transmission data storage area. As a result, the RAM clear command is transmitted to the sub control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to step 139.
In step 139, the main CPU 101 stores the selection state flag command in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the selection state flag command is transmitted to the sub control board 300. The selection state flag command includes information on the selection state value set in the selection state flag. Here, since the selection state value "00H" is set in the selection state flag in step 137, the selection state flag command includes the selection state value "00H". As a result, the sub-control board 300 can grasp the selection state value (that is, “00H”) set in the selection state flag when executing the reset process. Further, the main CPU 101 stores a variation count command including the current counter value of the variation count counter in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the variation count command is transmitted to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300 can grasp the current count value of the variation count counter. Then, the process proceeds to step 142.

Further, in step 140, which is performed when it is determined that the execution condition of the reset process is not satisfied in the above-mentioned step 135, the main CPU 101 transmits the power failure recovery command indicating that the power is recovered from the power failure to the emission and payment control board 200. To do. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the command in the production transmission data storage area. As a result, the power failure recovery command is transmitted to the sub control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 141.
In step 141, the main CPU 101 stores the selection state flag command in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the selection state flag command is transmitted to the sub control board 300. Here, since the reset process is not executed, the selection state flag command includes the selection state value that was set in the selection state flag when the power failure occurred. As a result, the sub-control board 300 can grasp the selection state value set in the selection state flag when the power failure occurs at the time of recovery from the power failure. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the variation number command in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the variation count command is transmitted to the sub control board 300. Since the reset process is not executed as in the above, the variation count command includes the count value of the variation count counter when the power failure occurs. As a result, the sub-control board 300 can grasp the count value of the fluctuation number counter at the time of power failure when the power is restored. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 142.

In step 142, the main CPU 101 stores, in the production transmission data storage area, a production control command indicating the content of data required for control of the production when the power is restored. As a result, the effect control command is transmitted to the sub control board 300. Then, the initialization process ends.
Here, as the production control command, the first special figure reservation number designation command which shows the first special figure reservation number, the second special figure reservation number designation command which shows the second special figure reservation number, the direction of launching the game ball (That is, either right-handed or left-handed), a launch position designation command, an execution phase designation command that indicates the execution phase of the special figure-related control processing described later, and a demo display state (so-called customer waiting state) at the time of power failure. There is a customer waiting designation command indicating that there was.

Next, the power interruption saving process of the main control board 100 will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the voltage of the supplied power source becomes equal to or lower than the predetermined value, it interrupts the main processing of the main control board 100 described above and executes the power interruption saving processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. ..

In step 150, the main CPU 101 prohibits access to the main RAM 103 and prohibits execution of a timer interrupt process described later. By performing this processing, it becomes impossible to store various data in the main RAM 103 and read (load) various data from the main RAM 103 thereafter, and the stored data in the main RAM 103 is retained (that is, backup is performed). Will be done). In addition, it becomes impossible to execute a timer interrupt process described later. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 151.
In step 151, the main CPU 101 sets the power failure monitoring time in the power failure monitoring time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 152.

In step 152, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the power failure occurrence signal is detected. When it is determined that the power failure occurrence signal is detected, the process returns to step 151. On the other hand, when it is determined that the power failure occurrence signal is not detected, the process proceeds to the next step 153.
In step 153, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the power interruption monitoring time set in step 151 has elapsed. When it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the process returns to step 152. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time has elapsed, the power interruption saving process is ended and the above-described initialization process is executed. The determination of the elapse of the power interruption monitoring time is performed in the same manner as the determination in the above-described initialization processing.
When the power failure occurs, the operation of the pachinko machine P is stopped while the above steps 151 to 153 are looped.

Next, the timer interrupt process of the main control board 100 will be described.
The reset clock pulse generation circuit provided in the main control board 100 generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment), which is shown in the flowchart of FIG. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

In step 200, the main CPU 101 executes timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is executed, and the subtraction is stopped when it becomes 0. It has become.
In step 201, the main CPU 101 updates the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding 1, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one round, at that time point. No hit symbol Update initial value for random number Update the random number from the value of the random number. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202.

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

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes the universal figure-related control process for performing control relating to the universal figure game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the main CPU 101 executes error-related processing for controlling the occurrence and cancellation of various errors. Specifically, when the main control board 100 receives a door open command based on the opening of the front door 3 or a pan full command based on the full state of the pan 7, the main CPU 101 causes the main CPU 101 to specify a corresponding error designation. A command (for example, a door opening designation command, a full state designation command, etc.) is generated and stored (set) in the effect transmission data storage area. Further, when the main control board 100 does not receive the above command, the main CPU 101 generates a corresponding error release designation command (for example, a door closing designation command, a full tank release designation command, etc.) and transmits for performance. Store in the data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

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

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

Next, the sensor detection process of step 202 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 300, the main CPU 101 executes a process at the time of detecting a gate for performing a lottery for normal symbols, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 20. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, the main CPU 101 executes the first start winning opening detection process for the jackpot lottery based on the game ball entering the first starting winning opening 15. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 302.

At step 302, the main CPU 101 executes the second start winning opening detection time process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening 16. Then, the sensor detection process ends.

Next, the gate detection process of step 300 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a has been input. Then, when it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is not input, the gate detection process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the universal figure reservation number counter (that is, the current number of universal figure reservations) is less than “4”. Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than “4” (that is, “4”), the gate detection process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is less than 4, the process proceeds to the next step 402.

In step 402, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the universal figure reservation number counter by 1. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 403.
In step 403, the main CPU 101 acquires the current hit determination random number, stores it in the universal figure holding storage area, and ends the gate detection process.

Next, the processing at the time of the first start winning opening detection in step 301 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the first starting winning opening detection sensor 15a is input. When it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning hole detection sensor 15a is not input, the first starting winning hole detection time process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning hole detection sensor 15a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the first special figure reservation number counter (that is, the first special figure reservation number at the present time point) is less than “4”. When it is determined that the value is not less than “4” (that is, “4”), the first start winning opening detection time process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 502.

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

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

In step 506, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number is stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the processing for detecting the first start winning opening is ended.

Next, the processing at the time of detecting the second starting winning opening in step 302 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the detection signal from the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a is input. When it is determined that the detection signal from the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a is not input, the second starting winning opening detection process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal from the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a is input, the process proceeds to the next step 601.
In step 601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second special figure reservation number counter (that is, the second special figure reservation number at the present time point) is less than “4”. And when it determines with the said value not being less than "4" (namely, "4"), a 2nd starting winning opening detection time process is complete|finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 602.

In step 602, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second special figure reservation number counter by 1. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603.
In step 603, the main CPU 101 acquires the present jackpot determination random number and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 604.

In step 604, the main CPU 101 acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step 201, and stores the winning symbol random number in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 603. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 605.
In step 605, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated in step 102 described above and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 603 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 606.

In step 606, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the second special figure random number has been stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the second start winning opening detection process is ended.

Next, the special figure-related control processing in step 203 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of execution phase data. The execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) that constitute the special figure-related control process is executed. Specifically, this execution phase data, data "00" indicating the execution of the special symbol fluctuation start process described later, data "01" indicating the execution of the special symbol fluctuation stop process described later, and the post-stop process described later. It has data "02" indicating the execution of "," data "03" indicating the execution of the special game control processing to be described later, and data "04" indicating the execution of the special game ending processing to be described later.
Then, the main CPU 101, based on the value of the execution phase data loaded in the above-mentioned step 700, special symbol variation start processing (step 701), special symbol variation stop processing (step 702), post-stop processing (step 703), special Either the game control process (step 704) or the special game end process (step 705) is executed. Then, the special figure-related control process ends.

Next, the special symbol variation start process of step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “00” indicating that it is in the special symbol variation waiting state. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not "00", the special symbol variation start process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is “00”, the process proceeds to the next step 801.
In step 801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure random number is stored in the storage section of the second reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the second special figure reservation number counter is “1” or more. judge. When it is determined that the second special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to step 804. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to the next step 802.

In step 802, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the first special figure reserved number counter is “1” or more. judge. If it is determined that the first special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to step 812. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 803.
In step 803, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by “1” and executes the shift processing of the first reservation storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage section of the first reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage section of the first reserved storage area is stored. ~ Each random number stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted to the storage unit having a smaller number. As a result, each random number stored in the first reserved storage area is a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), and is used for a jackpot determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to step 805.

In addition, in step 804 which proceeds when it is determined that the second special figure random number is stored in step 801, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the second special figure hold number counter by “1” and the second special figure hold number counter. The shift process of the reserved storage area is executed. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage section of the second reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage section of the second reserved storage area is stored. ~ Each random number stored in the fourth storage unit is shifted to the storage unit having a smaller number. As a result, each random number stored in the second reserved storage area is a so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), and is used for a jackpot determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to step 805.
In step 805, the main CPU 101 increments the count value of the variation counter by “1”. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the variation number command in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the variation count command is transmitted to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300 can grasp the current count value of the variation count counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 806.

In step 806, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination tables 110 corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table is stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above. The jackpot determination process of deriving the result of the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 807.
In step 807, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination processing for determining the type of special symbol. Specifically, when the result of the lottery in the above step 806 is a big hit, which jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the entry of the game ball into the starting winning opening (( That is, after confirming whether the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16) is selected, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is selected, and the selected table and the predetermined table in step 803 or step 804 are selected. Based on the winning symbol random number stored in the processing area, the type of the jackpot symbol (X1, X2, X3, X4) is determined. On the other hand, when the result of the lottery in the above step 805 is lost, if the jackpot determination random number used in the determination of the lottery is due to the entry of the game ball into the first start winning port 15, it is lost. The symbol Z1 is determined, and if the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16, the lost symbol Z2 is determined. Then, the data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area of the main RAM 103. Further, in this special symbol determination process, the current game state, that is, the game state at the time of determining the special symbol is stored in the game state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 808.
In the special symbol variation start process of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when both the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored, the first special figure random number is given priority over the second special figure random number. The special figure random number is processed, but the invention is not limited to this, and the random numbers may be processed in the order stored in the reserved storage area.

In step 808, the main CPU 101 stores the symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step 807 described above in the transmission data storage area for effect. Thereby, the information related to the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 at the start of fluctuation. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 809.
In step 809, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern determination process of determining a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number stored in the processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 810.

In step 810, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting variable display of special symbols on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thereby, when the variable display of the special symbol is performed based on the first special symbol random number, the first special symbol display device 30 starts the blinking display, and also the special symbol based on the second special symbol random number. When the variable display is performed, the second special symbol display device 31 starts blinking display. Here, the blinking display means that "-" blinks at a predetermined interval in each display device.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored in the first pending storage area, the first special figure pending display device 38 can be recognized in such a manner that the first special figure pending number can be recognized. Is displayed, and the second special figure random number is stored in the second reserved storage area, the second special figure reserved display device 39 is displayed in a mode in which the second special figure reserved number can be recognized. ing. When the variable display of the special symbol is performed based on the first special symbol random number, the first special symbol reservation number is decreased by 1 at the same time as the start of the variable display, the first special symbol, When the figure hold display device 38 is display-controlled and the variable display of the special symbol is performed based on the second special figure random number, the second special figure hold number is decreased by 1 at the same time as the start of the variable display. The second special figure reservation display device 39 is display-controlled as shown in FIG.
Then, the process proceeds to next Step 811.

In step 811, the main CPU 101 sets the data "01" indicating the special symbol changing state in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop process is executed in the special symbol related control process, and the special symbol variation start process. To finish.
Further, in step 812 which proceeds when it is determined in step 802 that the first special figure random number is not stored in the first reserved storage area, the main CPU 101 displays the effect display based on the fact that the variable display is not performed. The device 21 executes a demo determination process for displaying a demo. Specifically, the main CPU 101 measures the time during which the variable display of the special symbol is not displayed, and when the predetermined demonstration start time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed without the variable display of the special symbol being displayed. A demonstration command for displaying a demo screen on the effect display device 21 is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the special fluctuation start process ends.

Next, the fluctuation pattern determination processing in step 809 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 confirms the current game state and the number of holdings (the number of holdings of the first special drawing and the number of holdings of the second special drawing). Then, the process proceeds to the next step 901.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 confirms the selection state value set in the selection state flag and the count value of the current variation counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 902.

In step 902, the main CPU 101 determines (selects) the variation pattern table 114 to be referred to based on the selection state value confirmed in step 901, the count value of the variation counter, and the determination table 116. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 903.
In step 903, the main CPU 101 determines the type of special symbol determined in step 807, the random number random pattern stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804, and step 902. The fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command are determined based on the fluctuation pattern table 114. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 904.

In step 904, the main CPU 101 sets the variation mode command and variation pattern command determined in step 903 described above in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 905.
In step 905, the main CPU 101 acquires the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation mode command and fluctuation pattern command determined in step 903, based on the fluctuation pattern table 114 selected in step 902. Further, the main CPU 101 sets the obtained fluctuation time in the fluctuation time timer counter. Then, the fluctuation pattern determination process ends.

Next, the special symbol fluctuation stop process of step 702 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1000, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “01” indicating the special symbol changing state. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not “01”, the special symbol variation stop processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is “01”, the process proceeds to the next step 1001.
In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation time timer counter in step 905 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation stop processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.

In step 1002, the main CPU 101 sets the special symbols determined in step 807, the stop display data for the stop display on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the special symbols. The stop display of is executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1003.
In step 1003, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating that the special symbol has been determined in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1004.

In step 1004, the main CPU 101 sets a special figure stop display time for displaying the special symbol in a special figure stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1005.
In step 1005, the main CPU 101 sets data "02" indicating the special symbol stop display state in the execution phase data so that the post-stop processing is executed in the special figure related control processing. Then, the special symbol fluctuation stop process is ended.

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

In step 1102, the main CPU 101 stores the current game state in the game state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1103.
In step 1103, the main CPU 101 executes the time saving number updating process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time saving game flag indicating that the current game status is the time saving game status is turned on. When it is determined that the time saving game flag is turned on, the time saving number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this time saving number storage area, the number of remaining fluctuations until the time saving game state ends is stored. Then, the remaining number of fluctuations stored is decremented by "1". Also, when the remaining number of fluctuations becomes "0" by updating the remaining number of fluctuations, processing for turning off the time saving game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the time saving game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 executes a highly accurate number of times update process. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability gaming flag indicating that the current gaming state is the high-probability gaming state is on. When it is determined that the high certainty game flag is turned on, the high certainty number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this high-probability number storage area, the number of remaining fluctuations until the high-probability game state is ended is stored. Then, the remaining number of fluctuations stored is decremented by "1". Further, when the remaining number of fluctuations becomes "0" by updating the remaining number of fluctuations, a process of turning off the high-probability game flag is also executed. If it is determined that the high-probability game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1105.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol. When it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed is not the jackpot symbol (that is, the symbol is a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1111. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1106.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 sets a jackpot winning time command for transmitting the type (X1, X2, X3, X4) of the jackpot symbols stopped and displayed, to the sub control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 resets the current game state. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1108.

In step 1108, the main CPU 101 sets the opening time, which is the waiting time set at the start of the special game, in the opening time timer counter, and sets the opening command indicating that the opening process is started, in the transmission data storage area for effect. Remember. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1109.
In step 1109, the main CPU 101 sets the number of rounds in the main RAM 103 based on the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets "7" as the number of rounds if the jackpot pattern displayed in a stopped state is X1, X2, or X3, and if the jackpot pattern displayed in a stopped state is X4, rounds. Set "16" as the number. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1110.

In step 1110, the main CPU 101 sets "03" in the execution phase data so that the special game control processing is executed in the special figure related control processing. Then, the post-stop processing is ended.
In addition, in step 1111, which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1105 is not the jackpot symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current game state, and produces a game state command indicating the game state. For storing in the transmission data storage area for use. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1112.

In step 1112, the main CPU 101 sets "00" in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special diagram related control process. Then, the post-stop processing is ended.

Next, the special game control processing of step 704 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “03” indicating the execution of the special game control processing. Then, if it is determined that the execution phase data is not "03", the special game control processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is “03”, the process proceeds to the next step 1201.
In step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1108 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special game control processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1202.

In step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending process, which is a waiting process performed after the completion of all round games in this special game control process. When it is determined that the ending process is being performed, the process proceeds to step 1210. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1203.
In step 1203, the main CPU 101 executes a special winning opening opening/closing control process for opening/closing the special winning opening 18, based on the special electric auditors product operation table 112 corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1204.

In step 1204, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game is started based on the special winning opening/closing control of step 1203 described above. When it is determined that the round game is not started, the process proceeds to step 1206. On the other hand, when it is determined that the round game is started, the process proceeds to the next step 1205.
In step 1205, the main CPU 101 stores a round game start command indicating the start of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1206.
The round game start command is provided for each number of round games, whereby it is possible to transmit to the sub-control board 300 how many round games have been started.

In step 1206, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game is finished based on the special winning opening/closing control in step 1203 described above. When it is determined that the round game is not finished, the special game control process is finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the round game is over, the process proceeds to the next step 1207.
In step 1207, the main CPU 101 decrements the number of rounds stored in the main RAM 103 by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1208.

In step 1208, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of rounds decremented in step 1207 described above is “0”. Then, when it is determined that the number of rounds is not "0", the special game control processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of rounds is “0”, the process proceeds to the next step 1209.
In step 1209, the main CPU 101 sets an ending time, which is a waiting time set at the end of the special game, in the ending time timer counter, and sets an ending command indicating that the ending process is started in the effect transmission data storage area. Remember. Then, the special game control process is ended.

Further, in step 1210, which proceeds when it is determined that the ending process is being performed in step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1209 has elapsed. Then, if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special game control processing is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1211.
In step 1211, the main CPU 101 stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1212.

In step 1212, the main CPU 101 sets "04" in the execution phase data so that the special game end processing is executed in the special figure related control processing. Then, the special game control process is ended.

Next, the special game ending process of step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating the special game end waiting state. When it is determined that the execution phase data is not "04", the special game ending process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is “04”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 executes game state setting processing for setting the game state after the end of the special game, based on the game state setting table 113.
Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a high-probability game flag, a time-saving game flag, a high-probability count, and a time-saving count. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the above jackpot pattern is X1, the high-probability game flag is turned off, the time saving game flag is turned on, and the time saving number is set to "100". Further, when the above jackpot symbol is X2, X3 or X4, both the high-probability game flag and the time saving game flag are turned on, and "200" is set to both the high accuracy number and the time saving number.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 sets the game state designation command indicating the game state set in step 1301 in the transmission data storage area for effect. This game state designation command includes information indicating that the high-probability game flag set in step 1301 is on or off, information indicating that the time-saving game flag is on, high-precision number information, and time-saving number information. include. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101, the gaming state at the time of winning the big jackpot that triggered the special game being executed, and the type of jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed (that is, the jackpot symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot). To confirm. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1304.

In step 1304, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding selection state value based on the gaming state confirmed in step 1303, the type of jackpot symbol, and the selection state value table 115, and the selected selection state value ("01H", "02H" or "03H") is set in the selection state flag. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1305.
In step 1305, the main CPU 101 stores the selection state flag command in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the selection state flag command is transmitted to the sub control board 300. Here, since the selection state value “01H”, “02H” or “03H” is set in the selection state flag in the above step 1304, the selection state flag command also includes “01H” and “02H” as the selection state value information. Or “03H” is included. Thereby, the sub-control board 300 can grasp the selection state value (that is, "01H", "02H" or "03H") set in the selection state flag at the end of the special game. Then, the process proceeds to step 1306.

In step 1306, the main CPU 101 clears the count value of the variation counter. By clearing the count value of the variation counter here, the variation count after the end of the special game is counted by the variation counter. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the variation number command in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, the variation count command is transmitted to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300 can grasp the current count value of the variation count counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1307.
In step 1307, the main CPU 101 sets the data "00" indicating the special symbol variation waiting state in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special symbol related control process. Then, the special game ending process is ended.

Next, the universal figure-related control processing in step 204 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1400, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the universal figure execution phase data. The universal figure execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the universal figure related control process is to be executed. Specifically, this general figure execution phase data, the data “10” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation start processing described later, the data “11” indicating the execution of the ordinary symbol variation stop processing described later, and the ordinary described later It has data “12” indicating execution of symbol post-processing and data “13” indicating execution of movable piece control processing described later.
Then, the main CPU 101, based on the value of the universal figure execution phase data loaded in the above step 1400, a normal symbol variation start process (step 1401), a regular symbol variation stop process (step 1402), a regular symbol stop post-process (step 1403) or the movable piece control process (step 1404). Then, the universal figure-related control process ends.

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

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

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects the hit determination random number determination table 117 (either the non-time saving determination table 117a or the time saving determination table 117b) corresponding to the current game state, and the selected table and the above step 1503. On the basis of the hit determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area, the winning determination process for deriving the result of the lottery for the normal symbols is executed. Specifically, when the current game state is the non-time saving game state, the main CPU 101 refers to the non-time saving determination table 117a to determine the hit determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area. On the other hand, when the current game state is the time saving game state, the time determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area is determined by referring to the time saving determination table 117b. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1505.
In step 1505, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the winning determination process in step 1504 described above is a win. Then, when it is determined that the hit has not occurred (that is, a loss), the process proceeds to step 1507. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a win, the process proceeds to the next step 1506.

In step 1506, the main CPU 101 stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined universal symbol storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to step 1508.
Further, in step 1507, which is executed when it is determined in step 1505 that the result of the winning determination process is not winning, the main CPU 101 stores the lost symbol data in a predetermined public figure storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1508.

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current game state is set to the non-time saving game state or the time saving game state, and refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 118 to determine the current game state. Set the variation time of the normal symbol according to the to the universal symbol variation time timer counter. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets "3 seconds" to the universal figure fluctuation time timer counter when the current game state is the non-time saving game state, and when the current game state is the time saving game state, "0.6 seconds" is set in the variable time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting variable display of normal symbols. As a result, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the hit determination random number is stored in the general figure reservation storage area, the normal symbol reservation display device 33 is displayed in a mode in which the number of general figure reservations can be recognized. Has become. Then, when the variable display of the normal symbol is performed, the normal symbol hold display device 33 is display-controlled so as to indicate that the number of the held normal symbols is decreased by one at the same time as the start of the variable display. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1510.

In step 1510, the main CPU 101 stores the current game state in the game state buffer as the game state at the start of fluctuation. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 1511.
In step 1511, the main CPU 101 sets "11" in the general figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol variation stop processing is executed in the general figure related control processing. Then, the normal symbol variation start process ends.

Next, the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing in step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the universal figure execution phase data is data “11” indicating the execution of the normal symbol variation stop processing. Then, when it is determined that the universal figure execution phase data is not "11", the normal symbol variation stop processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the universal figure execution phase data is “11”, the process proceeds to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol set in the universal figure variation time timer counter in step 1508 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol variation stop processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1602.

In step 1602, the main CPU 101 sets the stop display data for stopping and displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 32, and executes the stop display of the normal symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1603.
In step 1603, the main CPU 101 sets the normal figure stop display time for displaying the normal symbol in the general figure stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1604.

In step 1604, the main CPU 101 sets "12" in the universal figure execution phase data so that the ordinary symbol stop control processing is executed in the universal figure related control processing. Then, the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing is ended.

Next, the normal symbol stop processing of step 1403 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1700, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the universal figure execution phase data is data “12” indicating the execution of the normal symbol stop post-process. Then, when it is determined that the universal figure execution phase data is not "12H", the normal symbol stop post-process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the universal figure execution phase data is “12”, the process proceeds to the next step 1701.
In step 1701, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the general figure stop display time set in the general figure stop display time timer counter in step 1603 has elapsed. When it is determined that the normal symbol stop display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol stop post-process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ordinary-picture stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1702.

In step 1702, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. Then, when it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a winning symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1704. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1703.
In step 1703, the main CPU 101 sets "13" in the general figure execution phase data so that the movable piece control process is executed in the general figure related control process. Then, the process after the normal symbol stop is ended.

Further, in step 1704, which proceeds when it is determined that the normal symbol stopped and displayed in step 1702 is not a winning symbol, the main CPU 101 executes the normal symbol variation start process in the regular symbol related control process, Set "10" in the normal figure execution phase data. Then, the process after the normal symbol stop is ended.

Next, the movable piece control process of step 1404 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step 1800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the universal figure execution phase data is data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control process. Then, when it is determined that the universal figure execution phase data is not "13", the movable piece control process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the universal figure execution phase data is “13”, the process proceeds to the next step 1801.
In step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the movable piece 16b is under operation control, that is, whether or not the starting winning opening solenoid 16c is energized. When it is determined that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the process proceeds to step 1804. On the other hand, when it is determined that the movable piece 16b is not under operation control, the process proceeds to the next step 1802.

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the gaming state at the start of fluctuation of the normal symbol is the non-time saving game state or the time saving game state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1803.
In step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the second start winning opening opening control table 119, and according to the game state confirmed in step 1802 described above, energization is performed as energization control data (opening data) of the starting winning opening solenoid 16c. Set the number of times (opening times) and energization time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control process ends.

Further, in step 1804, which is performed when it is determined in step 1801 that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the energization time (open time) set in step 1803 described above has elapsed. To judge. When it is determined that the energization time (open time) has not elapsed, the movable piece control process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the energization time (open time) has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1805.
In step 1805, the main CPU 101 stops the operation of the movable piece 16b, that is, stops the energization of the starting winning opening solenoid 16c. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1806.

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

(Outline of production in pachinko machine P)
As described above, by executing various processes in the main control board 100, the special figure game, the general figure game, and the special game will proceed. Then, while these games are in progress, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300 receives these commands, so that the sub control board 300 advances the game. The control of the effect is executed.
In the following, a variation effect that is executed during variation display of the special symbol and notifies the result of the jackpot lottery, and a state suggestion (indication effect) that suggests the set game state will be described.

(Summary of fluctuation production)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, during the variable display of the special symbol, the variable effect of notifying the result of the jackpot lottery by the display mode of the effect symbol 50 is executed. In this variation effect, the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is variably displayed in an overlapping manner on the background image displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21. Then, the player is informed of the result of the big hit lottery by a combination (stop display mode) of the effect symbols 50 which are displayed in a stopped state after being variably displayed.

Specifically, after starting the variable display of the special symbols, the variable display of all the effect symbols 50 is started from the state in which all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed (FIGS. 35(a) and (b), 36(a) and 36(b)). It should be noted that the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect design 50 is being scrolled downward from above.
After that, the production design 50 which is located on the left side (hereinafter, referred to as the first stop design), the production design 50 which is located on the right side (hereinafter, referred to as the second stop design), the production design 50 which is located in the center (hereinafter, the third stop design) ) Are stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 35(c) to (e) and FIGS. 36(c) to (e)).
And when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 36(e)). That is, all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and it is notified that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
On the other hand, if the result of the big hit lottery is a loss, the result of the big hit lottery is lost because at least one effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in a different pattern from the other effect symbols 50. There is a notification (see FIG. 35(e)).

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won during the non-time saving game state or the time saving game state, and the determined jackpot symbol is X4 (that is, during the special game based on the winning of the jackpot) When the round game is executed 16 times and the high-probability time shortening game state is set after the end of the special game), a stop display in which all the effect symbols 50 stop at a specific odd number symbol (for example, "777") Is done.
Also, when the jackpot is won during the time saving game state, and the jackpot pattern that is determined is X3 (that is, the round game is executed 7 times during the special game based on the winning of the jackpot, and high after the special game is finished). When the probability time saving game state is set), a stop display (for example, "111", "555", etc.) in which all the effect symbols 50 stop at the same odd symbol other than the specific odd symbol is performed.
In addition, in these cases, although not shown in particular, a display suggesting that the high-probability time shortening game state is set after the end of the special game based on the winning of the jackpot (for example, the characters "SUPER RUSH acquisition!" Display) is performed. This display may be performed at any timing from the time when the effect design 50 is stopped and displayed in the variable effect to the end of the special game.

If the jackpot is won during the non-time saving game state or the time saving game state, and the determined jackpot symbol is X1 (that is, the round game is executed 7 times during the special game based on the jackpot winning, When the low probability time saving game state is set after the end of the special game), the big hit is won during the non-time saving game state or the time saving game state, and when the determined big hit symbol is X2 (that is, the big hit is won). Round game is executed 7 times during the special game based on, and when the high probability short time gaming state is set after the end of the special game), and the jackpot is determined during the non-time saving gaming state, and the jackpot pattern determined Is X3 (that is, when the round game is executed 7 times during the special game based on the winning of the jackpot and the high probability short game state is set after the special game is finished), The stop display (for example, “222”, “888”, etc.) in which the effect design 50 stops at the same even number design is performed.
In addition, in these cases, although not shown in particular, a display (for example, a character display of "RUSH acquisition!") suggesting that the time saving game state is set after the completion of the special game based on the winning of the jackpot. Done. This display may be performed at any timing from the time when the effect design 50 is stopped and displayed in the variable effect to the end of the special game.

In this way, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the effect symbol 50 stopped in the variable effect is the specific odd number symbol (“777”), this display allows the player to perform the special game. 16 round games are executed, and it is possible to understand that the game state after the end of the special game becomes the high probability short game state. Further, when the effect symbol 50 stopped in the variable effect is an odd number symbol (“111”, “555”, etc.) other than the specific odd number symbol, this display allows the player to perform seven times during the special game. The round game is executed, and it can be understood that the game state after the end of the special game becomes the high probability time shortened game state.
On the other hand, when the effect symbol 50 stopped in the variable effect is an even symbol ("222", "888", etc.), this display allows the player to perform seven round games during the special game. Is executed, it can be understood that the game state after the end of the special game will be the time saving game state, but either the high probability game state (high probability time short game state) or the low probability game state (low probability time short game state) It is not possible to grasp whether it has been set. That is, in this case, which of the high-probability game state or the low-probability game state is set from the type of the stopped production symbol 50, the execution contents of the special game, the display that the time saving game state is set, etc. Therefore, it is possible to advance the game after the end of the special game by making the player have an expectation that the high-probability game state may be set.

In addition, in order to enhance the interest of the player, once the stop display by the predetermined effect symbol 50 is performed, any timing from the stop display to the end of the variable effect, or during the special game At a predetermined timing, the promotion effect in which the stop-displayed effect symbol 50 is changed to a different symbol may be executed.
Specifically, for example, when the jackpot pattern X4 is determined, stop display is temporarily performed by the effect design 50 other than the specific odd number design, and then the timing at which the variable effect ends or a predetermined time during the special game. At the start of the round game (for example, 2 rounds), the promotion effect may be executed such that the effect symbol 50 that is stopped and displayed is changed to a specific odd symbol. Further, for example, when the big hit symbol X3 is determined during the time saving game state, once the stop display by the even symbol is performed, and then at the above-mentioned timing or the like, the effect symbol 50 that is stopped and displayed is a specific odd symbol. You may perform promotion production which is changed to odd numbers other than.

Moreover, the third stop symbol is designed to be stopped and displayed almost at the same time as the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Thereby, prior to the stop display of the effect symbol 50, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the result of the jackpot lottery is grasped by the type of the special symbol. It prevents it from being lost.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 50 until the second stop symbol is stopped and displayed (until the presence or absence of the reach display described later is informed) of the variable effect. Corresponding to the first half, after the second stop symbol is stopped and displayed (from the notification of the presence or absence of the reach display) until the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed (until the fluctuation of the effect symbol 50 is completed), It corresponds to the latter half of the variation production.

And, as the aspect of the first half part of the variation effect, the reach-free variation pattern in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed in different symbols, and the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are the same. A reach variation pattern that is stopped and displayed as a design (reach display is performed) is provided. The reach-free variation pattern and the reach variation pattern each have a plurality of modes, and in each mode, the mode of variation, the display content of the effect design 50, and the like are variously set.

For example, as the reach variation pattern, a normal reach pattern in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are simply stopped and displayed with the same symbol without causing a particular change in the manner of variation or the display content of the effect symbol 50 (FIG. 36). A cut-in reach pattern in which a predetermined cut-in image (for example, a character image such as “CHANCE!”) is displayed from the start of the variable display of the effect design 50 to the reach display. All the production symbols 50 are temporarily stopped in a predetermined stop display mode (the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are temporarily stopped with a symbol having a different number, and the third stop symbol is temporarily stopped with a temporary stop symbol indicating a temporary stop. It is possible to provide a pseudo continuous reach pattern or the like in which display in a mode of restarting variable display after being stopped) is performed a predetermined number of times (so-called pseudo continuous production is performed), and then reach display is performed.
The reach variation pattern is not limited to the above-mentioned aspect. For example, a mode in which a predetermined suggestion or notification is made by pressing the operation button 9b (button operation effect), a mode in which the accessory effect device operates in a predetermined mode (effect operation effect), and the like may be provided. Further, a mode in which the same type of effect and different types of effect are executed a plurality of times may be provided. Further, in the reach variation pattern, the reach display in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed in the same symbol is not performed, and instead of performing the reach display, a predetermined image indicating that the reach has occurred is displayed. You may make it notify by displaying.

Although not shown in the drawing, as a form of the latter half part of the variation effect when the form of the first half part of the variation effect is the reach variation pattern, a predetermined development effect image or the like is displayed on the effect display device 21 after the reach display. Reach development effect is executed, then there is a pattern with development that notifies the result of the jackpot lottery, and no development pattern that notifies the result of the jackpot without the reach development effect being executed after the reach display. There is.
In addition, as the aspect of the latter half portion of the variation effect when the aspect of the first half portion of the variation effect is the reachless variation pattern, although not particularly illustrated, the result of the jackpot lottery after the variation time of the latter half portion A normal loss pattern is provided to notify the user of a loss (see FIG. 35).
A plurality of types of patterns with no development, patterns with development, and normal lost patterns are provided, and various types of effect symbols 50 to be stopped and displayed, types of development effect images, etc. are set.

For example, as a pattern with development, after a predetermined time has passed after the display of a predetermined development effect image is started (that is, after the reach development effect is started), the jackpot of a jackpot that is greater than the predetermined development effect image is won. It is possible to perform a chance-up effect that switches to the display of a high-expectancy-developed effect image that suggests that the expectation is high, and then provide a chance-up pattern that notifies of a loss or a big hit. In addition, as a pattern with development or a pattern without development, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of a predetermined development effect image was started, a cut-in image that indicates the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot is superimposed on the development effect image ( For example, it is possible to display a character image such as "intense heat!", and then provide a cut-in pattern or the like for notifying a loss or a big hit.
It should be noted that the pattern without development and the pattern with development are not limited to the above-described aspect. For example, a mode in which a predetermined suggestion or notification is made by pressing the operation button 9b (button operation effect), a mode in which the accessory effect device operates in a predetermined mode (effect operation effect), and the like may be provided. Further, a mode in which the same type of effect and different types of effect are executed a plurality of times may be provided.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in addition to the various aspects described above, a special pattern that is executed in a predetermined case is provided as a variation effect aspect.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the jackpot is won during the non-time saving game state or the time saving game state, and when the determined jackpot pattern is X1, the jackpot is hit during the non-time saving game state or the time saving game state. If the jackpot pattern that was won and decided was X2, and if the jackpot was won during the non-time saving game state and the jackpot pattern that was decided was X3, after the end of the special game, a time saving game A suggestion is made that the state has been set. Then, at this time, the suggestion that the short game state is set is executed, and when the number of fluctuations after the end of the special game is the 100th time, the fluctuation effect by the special pattern is executed ( 38(c) to (f), FIGS. 39(c) to (f), and FIGS. 40(c) to (f)).
In the variable effect by this special pattern, a battle with a predetermined enemy character to be displayed and a display showing the result of the battle are performed, notification of a big hit or loss, and a high probability time saving game state are set. And suggesting that the time saving game state (low probability time saving game state) will be ended (FIGS. 38(c) to (f), FIGS. 39(c) to (f), FIG. 40). (See (c) to (f)).
The variation effect by this special pattern will be described later in detail.

In each of the above-described effects, not only the image display but also a predetermined sound may be output from the sound output device 10 (speaker), or the effect illumination device 23 (lamp) is caused to emit light in a predetermined lighting pattern or color. May be.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the received variation mode command is "00H" and the variation pattern command is "00H" or "03H", the variation pattern without reach and the normal loss pattern are used. The variation effect is executed.
When the received fluctuation mode command is “01H” and the fluctuation pattern command is “01H” or “02H”, or the received fluctuation mode command is “A1H” and the fluctuation pattern command is In the case of “A1H” or “A2H”, the variation effect is executed by the reach variation pattern and the pattern with development or the pattern without development.

When the received fluctuation mode command is "05H" and the fluctuation pattern command is "05H", or the received fluctuation mode command is "A5H" and the fluctuation pattern command is "A5H". If there is, the variation effect is executed by the special pattern.
In addition, these variation mode commands and variation pattern commands, when the jackpot is won during the non-time saving game state or the time saving game state, and the determined jackpot symbol is X1, the non-time saving game state or the time saving game state. If the jackpot was won in, and the jackpot symbol determined was X2, or if the jackpot was won in the non-time saving game state and the jackpot symbol determined was X3, the special game It is determined only when the suggestion that the time saving game state is set is executed after the end, and the number of fluctuations after the end of the special game is the 100th time, and it is determined at other times. There is no.

Further, although not particularly shown, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the sub ROM 302 of the sub control board 300 stores various fluctuation effect determination tables for determining the mode of fluctuation effect. The sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 receives the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command transmitted from the main control board 100, thereby selecting the fluctuation effect determination table according to a predetermined condition and within the predetermined numerical value range. A variable effect random number (effect random number) is acquired at (for example, 0 to 249). Then, the mode of the variation effect is determined based on the selected variation effect determination table, the variation mode command received from the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100, the variation pattern command, and the obtained variation effect random number.

(Outline of state suggestion)
The state suggestion is an effect that suggests the set game state.
In this state suggestion, on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21, it is possible to execute a predetermined display suggesting the set game state and a background image according to the game state. By the display, the game state being set can be suggested.
Further, as the background image in the present embodiment, a normal background image (see FIG. 37(e), FIG. 40(g)) displayed in the non-time saving game state (during the normal game state), and a time saving game state ( Time saving background images (FIGS. 37(b) to (c), 38(b) to (g), 39(b) to (e) displayed in the high-probability time saving game state and the low-probability time saving game state). ), and FIGS. 40(b) to 40(e)) are provided.
The background image is not limited to these, and is displayed, for example, when the gaming state set after the end of the special game is determined to be the high-probability-time short gaming state (which can be grasped). A highly accurate short time background image may be provided.
Also, only one type of background image may be provided to be displayed in each gaming state, and the same background image may be displayed during each gaming state. Further, a plurality of types of background images displayed in each gaming state may be provided, and the displayed normal background image may be switched at a predetermined timing during each gaming state.

Hereinafter, the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the state suggestion executed after the end of the special game for each type of the jackpot symbol determined at the time of the winning will be specifically described.
(1) during the non-time saving game state or during the time saving game state, when the jackpot is won and the determined jackpot symbol is X4, or during the time saving game state, the jackpot is won and the jackpot symbol determined is X3. In these cases, in these cases, as described above, it is executed at any timing from the time when the effect symbol 50 stopped and displayed and the effect symbol 50 in the variable effect is stopped and displayed to the end of the special game. It is possible to understand that the high probability short time gaming state will be set after the end of the special game by the display indicating that the high probability short time gaming state will be set (the character display "SUPER RUSH acquisition!"). ..
In these cases, when the special game is finished and the variable effect is restarted, a display (a character display "SUPER RUSH start!!") indicating that the high-probability time saving game state is set is displayed, and the time saving is performed. While the background image is displayed, a display indicating a high probability time saving game state (character display of “SUPER RUSH”) and a countdown display of 200 times of variation are started (see FIGS. 37(a) and (b)). ). This time-saving background image display, display that suggests a high probability time-saving game state, and countdown display of the number of fluctuations, wins the jackpot during execution of the display, or 200 times of variable performance without winning the jackpot (special symbol (Variation display of) is continued until the end (that is, until the high-probability time short game state ends) (see FIG. 37(c)). Then, when the variation production of 200 times is completed without winning the jackpot, a display (a character display of "SUPER RUSH end") indicating the end of the high-probability time saving game state is displayed, and a normal background image is displayed. , The next variation effect is started (see FIGS. 37(d) to (e)).

(2) When the jackpot is won during the non-time saving game state or during the time saving game state, and the determined jackpot symbol is X1, it is determined by winning the jackpot during the non-time saving game state or during the time saving game state When the jackpot design is X2, or when the jackpot is won during the non-time saving game state and the determined jackpot design is X3, in these cases, the effect symbol 50 stopped and displayed as described above. , And a display suggesting that the time saving game state is set to be executed at any timing from the time when the effect symbol 50 is stopped and displayed in the variable effect to the end of the special game (characters “RUSH!”). By the display), it is possible to grasp that the time saving game state is set after the end of the special game, but it is impossible to grasp whether the high probability game state or the low probability game state is set.
In these cases, when the special game is ended and the variable effect is restarted, a display (a character display "RUSH start!!") indicating that the time saving game state is set is displayed, and the time saving background image is displayed. In addition to being displayed, a display suggesting a time saving game state (character display of "RUSH") and a countdown display of 100 times of fluctuations are started (FIGS. 38(a)-(b), FIG. 39(a)-). (B), FIG. 40 (a)-(b) reference). The display of the time-saving background image, the display suggesting the time-saving game state, and the countdown display of the number of fluctuations are won until the jackpot is won during the execution of the display, or until 100 times of variation production is finished without winning the jackpot. (FIG. 38(c), FIG. 39(c), FIG. 40(c)).

Then, when the remaining number of fluctuations becomes 0 without winning the jackpot (that is, when the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game becomes the 100th), the fluctuation effect by the special pattern is executed as described above. ..
In the variable effect using this special pattern, the opponent character is displayed, along with an explanation of the content suggested based on the display of the battle result ("Defeat the enemy! If you can defeat it, BONUS or SUPER RUSH") is displayed. (See FIG. 38(c), FIG. 39(c), and FIG. 40(c)). After that, a display indicating the battle situation (display of characters such as “chance!” and “pinch!”) is performed, and the result of the battle is displayed (FIG. 38(d) to (e), FIG. 39(d) to ( e), see FIGS. 40(d)-(e)).
In addition, during the variation production by this special pattern (between the enemy character is displayed and the battle result is displayed), in order to attract the player's attention to the display of the battle with the enemy character, the production pattern 50 is displayed. The variable display is performed in the right corner of the display unit 21a with a small size pattern. Further, the player may be prompted to perform a predetermined operation (long press, continuous hit, etc.) of the operation button 9b prior to displaying the battle result.

Then, if the gaming state after the end of the special game is the high-probability time short gaming state (that is, if the jackpot pattern X2 or X3 is determined when the jackpot is won), or the result of the 100th jackpot lottery When the jackpot is a big hit, the result of the battle is displayed as a result of victory (character display of “win!!”) (see FIGS. 38(e) and 39(e)).

If the gaming state after the end of the special game is the high-probability time saving game state, a display (indicating “SUPER RUSH promotion!!”) indicating that is displayed, and the time saving background image is displayed again. At the same time, a display suggesting a high-probability time saving game state (character display “SUPER RUSH”) and a countdown display of 100 times of variation are started (see FIGS. 38(f) to (g)). Although not particularly shown, the display of the time saving background image, the display indicating the high probability time saving game state, and the countdown display of the number of fluctuations are the same as the above, winning the jackpot during the execution of the display or the jackpot. It is continued until 100 times of variation production is completed without winning. Then, when 100 times of variation production is finished without winning the jackpot, a display (character display of "SUPER RUSH end") indicating the end of the high-probability time saving game state is displayed, and a normal background image is displayed. , The next variation effect is started.

Further, when the jackpot is won in the 100th jackpot lottery, a display (a character display "BONUS!!") indicating that fact is displayed, and then the special game is started (FIG. 39(f). )-(G)).

On the other hand, when the gaming state after the end of the special game is the low probability time short gaming state (that is, the jackpot pattern X1 is determined when the jackpot is won), and the result of the 100th jackpot lottery is a loss. Is displayed as a result of the battle (character display of “defeat...”) (see FIG. 40(e)).
After that, a display suggesting the end of the time saving game state (character display of "RUSH end") is performed, a normal background image is displayed, and the next variation effect is started (Figs. 40(f) to (g). )reference).

As described above, when the jackpot is won during the non-time saving game state or the time saving game state, and the determined jackpot pattern is X1, the jackpot is won and determined during the non-time saving game state or the time saving game state. If the jackpot design was X2, and if the jackpot symbol was determined during the non-time saving game state, the jackpot symbol determined was X3, the jackpot is won after the special game ends. Until 99 times of variable effects are executed, it is not possible to grasp which of the high-probability-time short game state and the low-probability-time short game state is set depending on various displays such as the background image. Then, when the number of fluctuations from the end of the special game reaches the 100th time, a variation effect by a special pattern is performed, and a state suggestion indicating a set game state (display indicating a high probability time saving game state, time saving game By performing the display indicating the end of the state), it is possible to grasp whether the game state set after the end of the special game is the high probability short game period or the low probability short game state.
By doing this, regardless of whether the low probability short time gaming state or the high probability short time gaming state is set, from the end of the special game to the end of 100 times of variable performance (low probability Until the time saving game state ends), it is possible to make the player have an expectation that the high probability time saving game state may be set.

Although not shown in the drawings, after the reset process is executed, the normal background image is displayed, although the display indicating the normal game state is not displayed on the display unit 21a. Then, by displaying the normal background image, it can be understood that the normal game state is set.

(Decision to execute state suggestion)
Here, in the case where the jackpot symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot is X2, X3, or X4, the high-probability-time short gaming state is set after the end of the special game based on the jackpot winning.
However, when the jackpot is won and the jackpot symbol X2 is determined during the non-time saving game state or the time saving game state, or when the jackpot symbol X3 is determined during the jackpot during the non-time saving game state, the special game After completion, although the suggestion of a time saving game state (display indicating that the time saving game state has been set, display indicating the time saving game state) is performed, the jackpot is won during the time saving game state and the jackpot symbol X3 is determined. If the jackpot is won and the jackpot symbol X4 is determined during the non-time saving game state or during the time saving game state, the high probability time saving game state is suggested after the end of the special game (the high probability time saving game state is set. A display indicating that the game has been played, a display indicating a high probability time saving game state) are performed.
In this way, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, even if the game state set after the end of the special game is the same, or the type of the jackpot symbol determined at the time of winning the jackpot is the same, Different state suggestion (suggestion of time saving game state, suggestion of high probability time saving game state) may be executed. Therefore, with only the game state information set after the end of the special game, the state suggestion as described above cannot be appropriately performed, and only the type of jackpot symbol determined when the jackpot is won, The state suggestion as described above cannot be performed appropriately. In order to appropriately perform the state suggestion as described above, both the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot and the information on the type of the jackpot symbol determined at the time of the winning are necessary.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, what state suggestion is to be executed is determined based on the information of the selection state value included in the selection state flag command received from the main control board 100. ..
As described above, the selection state value is determined according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot and the type of jackpot symbol determined at the time of the winning, so the state to be executed based on the information of the selection state value. Determining the suggestion is equivalent to determining the suggestion to be executed based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot and the information on the type of the jackpot symbol decided at the time of the winning.

Specifically, when the selection state value received from the main control board 100 at the end of the special game is "01H" (the big jackpot that is won in the non-time saving game state or the time saving game state and determined) If the symbol is X1), execution of the state suggestion based on the pattern of (2) is determined.
That is, in this state suggestion, at the time when the special game is finished and the variable effect is restarted, a display (a character display of "RUSH start!!") indicating that the time saving game state is set is displayed, and the time saving is performed. While the background image is displayed, a display (character display of "RUSH") indicating the time saving game state is performed. When the number of fluctuations after the end of the special game reaches the 100th time without winning the jackpot, after the fluctuation effect by the special pattern is executed, a display suggesting the end of the time saving game state (“RUSH end” is displayed). Character display) is performed, and the background image is normally displayed.

Further, when the selection state value received from the main control board 100 at the end of the special game is "02H" (in the non-time saving game state or the time saving game state, the jackpot is won, and the determined jackpot symbol is X2. If the jackpot is won during the non-time saving game state and the jackpot pattern determined is X3), execution of the state suggestion according to the above-mentioned pattern (2) is also determined.
That is, in this state suggestion, at the time when the special game is finished and the variable effect is restarted, a display (a character display of "RUSH start!!") indicating that the time saving game state is set is displayed, and the time saving is performed. While the background image is displayed, a display (character display of "RUSH") indicating the time saving game state is performed. Then, if the number of fluctuations after the end of the special game reaches the 100th time without winning the jackpot, after the fluctuation production by the special pattern is executed, the game state after the end of the special game is the high probability time saving game state. A display indicating that there was such a display (character display of “SUPER RUSH promotion!!”) is performed, and a time-shortening background image is displayed and a display indicating high probability time-saving gaming state (character display of “SUPER RUSH”) Is done. Furthermore, if the number of fluctuations after the end of the special game reaches the 200th time without winning the jackpot, a display (a character display of "SUPER RUSH end") indicating the end of the high-probability time shortening game state is displayed, and usually The background image is displayed.

Also, when the selection state value received from the main control board 100 at the end of the special game is "03H" (when the jackpot is won during the time saving game state and the determined jackpot pattern is X3, When the jackpot is won during the time saving game state or during the time saving game state, and the determined jackpot pattern is X4), execution of the state suggestion according to the above-mentioned pattern (1) is determined.
That is, in this state suggestion, when the special game ends and the variable effect is restarted, a display (character display of "SUPER RUSH start!!") indicating that the high-probability time saving game state has been set is displayed. That is, the time-shortening background image is displayed, and a display (a character display of "SUPER RUSH") indicating a high probability time-saving gaming state is performed. When the number of fluctuations after the end of the special game reaches the 200th time without winning the jackpot, a display (character display of "SUPER RUSH end") indicating the end of the high-probability time shortening game state is displayed, and usually The background image is displayed.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the selection state value “00H” is received from the main control board 100 at the time of executing the reset process. Then, after the reset process is executed, execution of the state suggestion is determined based on the received selection state value of "00H".
In this state suggestion, at the time when the reset process is executed and the variation effect is started, the display indicating the normal game state is not performed, but the normal background image is displayed.

(Suggestion of state after power failure)
As described above, for example, when an unexpected power failure occurs in the pachinko machine P due to a lightning strike or the like, the information on the selection state value stored in the sub RAM 303 may be cleared. However, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, at the time of recovery from the power interruption, the information on the selected state value backed up in the main control board 100 when the power interruption occurs is transmitted to the sub control board 300. Thereby, based on the received information on the selected state value, the state suggestion by the pattern that was executed before the occurrence of the power failure can be performed even after the power failure is restored.

For example, if the state suggestion based on the above-mentioned pattern (2) was executed based on the selected state value “01H” before the occurrence of the power interruption, the main control board 100 will return from the main control board 100 when the power is restored. The selection state value “01H” stored before the power failure occurred is transmitted. As a result, the state suggestion based on the pattern (2) is restarted based on the transmitted selection state value “01H”.
Specifically, if a power failure occurs before the 100th variation after the end of the special game without winning the jackpot, the time-saving background image is displayed after the power failure is restored. Along with the display, a display suggesting a time saving game state is performed. In addition, if a power failure occurs when the number of fluctuations after the special game has ended without winning the jackpot is 101st or later, a normal background image is displayed after the power failure is restored. It

Further, for example, when the state suggestion based on the above-mentioned pattern (2) has been executed based on the selected state value “02H” before the occurrence of the power interruption, the main control board 100 is returned when the power is restored. Transmits the selection state value “02H” stored before the power failure. As a result, the state suggestion according to the pattern (2) is restarted based on the transmitted selection state value “02H”.
Specifically, if a power failure occurs before the 100th variation after the end of the special game without winning the jackpot, the time-saving background image is displayed after the power failure is restored. Along with the display, a display suggesting a time saving game state is performed. Also, if a power failure occurs between the 101st time and the 200th time after the special game ends without winning the jackpot, the time-saving background image will be displayed after the power failure returns. Along with the display, a display suggesting a high-probability time saving game state is performed. In addition, if the power failure occurs when the number of fluctuations after the special game is finished is 201st or more without winning the jackpot, the normal background image is displayed after the power failure is restored. It

Further, for example, if the state suggestion based on the above-mentioned pattern (1) was executed based on the selected state value “03H” before the occurrence of the power interruption, the main control board 100 at the time of returning from the power interruption. Transmits the selection state value “03H” stored before the power failure. As a result, the state suggestion according to the pattern (1) is restarted based on the transmitted selection state value “03H”.
Specifically, if a power failure occurs before the special game ends without reaching the jackpot until the number of fluctuations reaches the 200th time, a time-saving background image is displayed after the power failure is restored. Along with the display, a display suggesting a high-probability time saving game state is performed. In addition, if the power failure occurs when the number of fluctuations after the special game is finished is 201st or more without winning the jackpot, the normal background image is displayed after the power failure is restored. It

Further, for example, when the state suggestion based on the pattern in which the normal background image is displayed is executed based on the selected state value “00H” before the occurrence of the power failure, the main control board is returned when the power is restored. The selection state value “00H” stored before the power failure is transmitted from 100. As a result, the state suggestion based on the pattern in which the normal background image is displayed is restarted based on the transmitted selection state value “00H”.

Although not shown in the drawing, when power failure occurs during non-execution of the fluctuation production, a predetermined initial screen display (for example, a character display "please wait for a while") is displayed on the display unit 21a after the power failure is restored. Etc.) are performed. Then, when the process associated with the restoration from the power interruption ends, the initial screen display ends accordingly, and the display of the background image and the effect design 50, the state suggestion, etc. are restarted. On the other hand, when the power interruption occurs during execution of the variation effect, a predetermined initial screen display is performed as described above. Then, when the variation time relating to the variation effect being executed elapses and when the next variation effect is started, the initial screen display is ended accordingly, and the background image and the effect pattern 50 are displayed, the state suggestion, etc. Will be resumed.

Further, when the stored data in the main RAM 103 of the main control board 100 is also cleared due to the occurrence of power failure, the same processing as the above-mentioned reset processing is executed. Specifically, the selection state value of “00H” is set in the selection state flag, and the selection state flag command including the information of the selection state value is transmitted to the sub control board 300. Then, based on the received selection state value “00H”, the state suggestion based on the pattern in which the normal background image is displayed is restarted.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the selection state value is set according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot and the type of the jackpot symbol determined at the time of the winning. Based on the value information, it is determined what state suggestion to perform.
That is, even when performing a game state at the time of winning the jackpot, and a state suggestion of the content according to the type of jackpot symbol determined at the time of winning, a plurality of pieces of information such as the gaming state and the type of jackpot symbol are displayed. Without reference, it is possible to determine what state suggestion is to be performed by referring to only one piece of information called the selected state value. As a result, the capacity of the storage area required for the decision is reduced and the process for the decision is simplified, so that the processing load on the sub CPU 301, the sub RAM 303, etc. for the decision can be reduced. ..

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the power is restored, a selection state flag command including information on the selection state value set in the selection state flag before the occurrence of the power interruption is transmitted to the sub control board 300 and received. Based on the information of the selected state value included in the selected state flag command, the state suggestion is restarted.
That is, according to the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the state suggestion that was executed based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot and the type of jackpot symbol determined at the time of the winning before the occurrence of the interruption Since it can be surely restarted later, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an inappropriate performance is executed when the power is cut off.

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

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

In step 2100, the sub CPU 301 executes update processing of various timer counters used in the sub control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2101.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is executed, and when the counter becomes 0, the subtraction is stopped. It has become.
In step 2101, the sub CPU 301 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 303, and executes various processes according to the received command. Specifically, in the sub control board 300, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Then, the sub CPU 301 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2102.

In Step 2102, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the operation of the effect operation device 9 can be accepted according to the progress status of the variation effect being executed, and the operation signals from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c and the pressing operation detection sensor 9d. It is determined whether or not is input. Then, when an operation signal is input from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c or the depression operation detection sensor 9d, if the operation of the effect operation device 9 is being accepted, it is displayed that the operation device 9 is operated. Commands are sent to the send buffer to send to various control boards such as a control board (not shown), a voice control board (not shown), and an illumination control board (not shown). Store. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 2103.
In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 transmits the command set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to various control boards such as an image control board, a sound control board, and an illumination control board. Then, the timer interrupt process of the sub control board 300 is ended.

Next, the selection state flag command reception processing executed when the selection state flag command is received among the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. 43. As described above, the selected state flag command is stored in the main control board 100 in steps 139 and 141 of the initialization process and step 1305 of the special game end process, and then the sub-control by the output control process of step 208. It is transmitted to the substrate 300.
In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 stores information on the selected state value included in the received selected state flag command in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2201.
In step 2201, the sub CPU 301 executes a state suggestion pattern to be executed according to the received selection state value (the above-mentioned (1) pattern, the above-mentioned (2) pattern, a pattern in which a normal background image is displayed, etc.). To decide. Although not particularly shown, the sub ROM 302 in the present embodiment has a pattern of state suggestion to be executed for each selectable state value, that is, the content of state suggestion to be executed at a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, in a special game). When the number of fluctuations from the end is a predetermined number (101 times or more, 201 times or more, etc.), the effect of displaying the time-shortening background image or the normal background image, the effect of displaying indicating the time-saving game state, the high probability time-saving game state are displayed. A state suggestion table is provided in which a suggestion display is performed). The sub CPU 301 determines a state suggestion pattern according to the selected state value based on this state suggestion table. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2202.

In step 2202, the sub CPU 301 acquires the content of the status suggestion to be executed at a predetermined number of times of variation based on the above status suggestion table, and stores the acquired content in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. If the contents of the state suggestion to be executed have already been stored in the storage area, the contents are updated to the newly acquired contents. Then, the selection state flag command reception process ends.

Next, of the command analysis processing in step 2101 described above, the selection state flag command reception processing that is executed when a fluctuation count command is received will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As described above, the variation count command is stored in the main control board 100 in steps 139 and 141 of the initialization process, step 805 of the special symbol variation start process, and step 1306 of the special game end process, and then the step It is transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control processing of 208.
In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the number of changes included in the number-of-changes command matches the number of changes for executing the state suggestion stored in the predetermined storage area in step 2202. Then, when it is determined that they do not match, the fluctuation number command reception process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that they match, the process proceeds to the next step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 sets a state suggestion execution command for executing the corresponding state suggestion in the above-described number of fluctuations in the transmission buffer. The state suggestion execution command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in step 2103 described above, and the control boards execute control to execute a predetermined state suggestion based on the received state suggestion execution command. Will be done. Then, the variation number command reception process is ended.

Next, of the command analysis processing of step 2101 described above, the fluctuation command reception processing executed when the fluctuation mode command and fluctuation pattern command are received will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As described above, the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command are stored in the main control board 100 in step 904 of the fluctuation pattern determination processing, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 by the output control processing in step 208.
In step 2400, the sub CPU 301 acquires the variation effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2401.
In step 2401, the sub CPU 301 determines the mode of the fluctuating effect based on a predetermined fluctuating effect determination table, the fluctuating effect random number acquired in step 2400 described above, and the received fluctuating mode command and fluctuating pattern command. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2402.

In step 2402, the sub CPU 301 sets in the transmission buffer a variation effect execution command according to the aspect of the variation effect determined in step 2401 described above. The variation effect execution command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in step 2103 described above, and these control boards perform control to execute the variation effect based on the received variation effect execution command. It will be. Then, the variable command reception process ends.

Next, a modified example of the above-described embodiment will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, at the end of the special game, the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot and the selection state value according to the type of the jackpot symbol determined at the time of the winning are determined, and the information of the selection state value is a sub-value. Although the information is transmitted to the control board 300, the timing of determining the selection state value and transmitting it to the sub-control board 300 is not limited to this.
For example, the selection state value may be determined at the start of the special game and transmitted to the sub-control board 300, or the variation effect (variable display of the special symbol) that is first executed after the special game ends is started. Alternatively, the selection state value may be determined and transmitted to the sub control board 300.
In addition, a special area in which the game ball can enter is provided inside the special winning opening 18, and when the game ball enters the special area during the special game, a predetermined game state (for example, high In a pachinko machine in which the probability time shortened game state) is set, it is not decided whether or not a predetermined game state is set after the special game is finished until the special game is finished. It is desirable that the selection state value is determined and transmitted to the sub-control board 300 at the start of the variation effect that is first executed after the special game ends.
Even in this case, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the state suggestion is executed based on the information about the number of fluctuations included in the number-of-changes command transmitted from the main control board 100, but the present invention is not limited to this. Absent.
For example, the sub-control board 300 may be set to count the number of fluctuations, and the state suggestion may be executed based on the number of fluctuations counted in the sub-control board 300.
Even in this case, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.
Note that the above-described modified examples may be combined with each other within a possible range.

Further, the main control board 100 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the main control device of the present invention. Further, the sub control board 300 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the sub control device of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processing of step 1301 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the game state setting means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the processes of step 806 and step 807 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention. Further, the jackpot symbol and the lost symbol in the above-described embodiment correspond to the symbol of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the variation pattern determination process in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the variation pattern determination means of the present invention. Further, the main CPU 101 that executes the process of step 208 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the transmitting means of the present invention. The sub CPU 301 that executes the process of step 2301 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the effect executing means of the present invention. Further, the state suggestion by the pattern (1), the state suggestion by the pattern (2), and the state suggestion in which the background image is displayed in the above-described embodiment correspond to the suggestive effect of the present invention. Further, the pachinko machine P in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the gaming machine of the present invention. Further, the high probability time saving game state in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the specific game state of the present invention.

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

Claims (2)

A main controller that controls the progress of the game,
And a sub-control device for controlling execution of the production accompanying the game,
The main controller is
Game state setting means for setting any one of a plurality of predetermined game states,
Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, a lottery means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player, and performing a lottery for determining the symbol associated with the result of the determination,
A variation pattern determination means for determining a variation display pattern of the symbols determined by the lottery,
Transmission means for transmitting predetermined information to the sub-control device,
The fluctuation pattern determining means,
Based on the game state being set when the execution of the special game is determined by the lottery, and the specific information determined according to the determined symbol, of the symbol according to the number of times of the lottery from a predetermined time point. Variable display pattern can be determined,
The transmitting means is capable of transmitting the specific information at the time of recovery from power interruption,
The sub control device is
A game machine comprising an effect executing means capable of executing a suggestion effect that makes a predetermined suggestion based on the received specific information. The game state setting means,
Even when different symbols are determined based on the determination of execution of the special game by the lottery, it is possible to set a specific game state that is the same game state after the end of the special game,
As a suggestive effect that can be executed when the specific game state is set, a plurality of suggestive effects in different modes are provided, and at least a symbol determined based on the determination of execution of the special game by the lottery Corresponding to, the suggestive performance to be executed is defined,
The effect execution means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the specific game state is set, one of the plurality of suggestive effects can be executed based on the specific information.

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