JP2021029780A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PY1 includes: a select button 42k operable by a player; and a performance control microcomputer 121 that can be set to one music piece selected from among plural kinds of music pieces on the basis of depression operation of the select button 42k. The performance control microcomputer 121 displays a music piece selectable image GK for enabling selection of a music piece on the basis of depression operation of a lower direction operation of the select button 42k during stopping and display of a performance pattern EZ. Selection (switching) of a music piece is enabled on the basis of operation of an upper direction button or the lower direction button of the select button 42K during stopping and display of the performance pattern EZ.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 60

Description

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

Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, is provided with an operating means that can be operated by a player, for example, as described in Patent Document 1 below, and is one selected from a plurality of types of music. Some songs can be set. In this type of pachinko gaming machine, the player can operate the operating means to allow the player to select a favorite music.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-017254

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is not possible to select a musical piece even if the operating means is operated while the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Therefore, it is desired to improve the timing at which music can be selected to enhance the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of the present invention
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
In a gaming machine provided with a production control means capable of setting one song selected from a plurality of types of songs based on an operation on the operation means.
The effect control means
It is possible to stop and display the effect design that shows whether it is a hit or not through the variable display.
The gaming machine is characterized in that it may be possible to select the music based on an operation on the operating means during the stop display of the effect symbol.

According to the game machine of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

It is a perspective view of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the game machine frame provided in the game machine. It is a front view of the game machine. It is a front view of the game board provided in the game machine. (A) is a diagram showing the flow of the game ball when the distribution member is in the first state, and (B) is a diagram showing the flow of the game ball when the distribution member is in the second state. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 4, and is the figure which shows the indicators provided in the game machine. It is a vertical cross-sectional view of the game board shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the back side of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the game control board side of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the effect control board side of the game machine. It is a hit type judgment table. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot judgment table used when the set value is "1", (B) is a jackpot judgment table used when the set value is "2", and (C) is a jackpot judgment table used when the set value is "3". It is a jackpot judgment table to be used, (D) is a jackpot judgment table used when the set value is "4", (E) is a jackpot judgment table to be used when the set value is "5", and (F) is a setting. This is a jackpot determination table used when the value is "6". (A) is a reach determination table, (B) is an ordinary symbol hit determination table, and (C) is an ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a 1st special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. The second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. The third special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of the electric chew. (A) is a diagram showing an effect mode in the LOGO mode, (B) is a diagram showing an effect mode in the soccer mode, and (C) shows an effect mode in the baseball mode. It is a figure. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the status in a normal game state. (A) is a diagram showing a state in which the first LOGO mode selection image is displayed while displaying a mode selectable image, and (B) is a diagram showing a state in which the first soccer mode selection image is displayed while displaying a mode selectable image. (C) is a diagram showing a state in which the first baseball mode selection image is displayed while the mode selectable image is being displayed. (A) is a diagram showing a state in which a remaining time image indicating "0 seconds" is displayed while displaying the first soccer mode selection image, and (B) is a diagram showing a standby state. (A) is a diagram showing a state in which a selected music image indicating a first music is displayed while displaying a music selectable image, and (B) is a diagram showing a state in which a second music is displayed while displaying a music selectable image. It is a figure which shows the state which the music image is displayed. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the power-on processing. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passing process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a status setting process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of the variation effect pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a switch process. It is a flowchart of a switch process. It is a flowchart of the effect mode operation determination process. It is a flowchart of data update processing. (A) is a diagram showing a logo mode change effect, (B) is a diagram showing a soccer mode change effect, and (C) is a diagram showing a baseball mode change effect. It is a figure which shows the production example 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the production example 2. It is a figure which shows the production example 2. It is a figure which shows the modification.

1. 1. Configuration of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine as an example of the gaming machine will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 2 and a gaming board 1 (see FIG. 4) mounted in the gaming machine frame 2. The gaming machine frame 2 forms an outer shell of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and includes an outer frame 22 arranged on the outside, an inner frame 21 assembled inside the outer frame 22, and an outer frame 22 and an inner frame. It is provided with a front door 23 (front frame) arranged on the front side of the 21. The front door 23 has a vertically rectangular shape that protects the game board 1, and is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21 as shown in FIG. A transparent glass plate 23t (window portion) is attached to the central portion of the front door 23 so that the player can visually recognize the gaming area 6 described later.

As shown in FIG. 3, the front door 23 has a handle 72k (game ball driving means) for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a rotation angle, and a ball hitting plate (upper plate) for storing the game ball. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 35 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball striking plate 34 and the ball striking plate 34 is provided. Further, the front door 23 is provided with an effect button 40k and a select button 42k (operation means) that can be operated by the player during an effect that is executed as the game progresses. The select button (cross key) 42k is composed of an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button. Further, the front door 23 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 212 and a speaker for outputting sound (not shown in FIG. 1).

As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 1 is formed with a game area 6 in which the game ball launched by the operation of the handle 72k flows down, surrounded by the rail member 62. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a large number of decorative board lamps 54. The game board 1 includes a plate-shaped member arranged on the front side and a back unit (various control boards described later, a first liquid crystal display device 50, a second liquid crystal display device 7, a harness, etc.) arranged on the rear side. The unit to be attached) is integrated.

In the game area 6, a plurality of game nails for guiding the game ball are projected. A first liquid crystal display device 50 is arranged near the center of the game area 6. The first liquid crystal display device 50 is arranged behind the surface forming the game area 6 and is fixed in an upright state in the vertical direction (see FIG. 7).

The first liquid crystal display device 50 is a liquid crystal display device capable of displaying an image, but may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. On the display screen 50a (display screen) of the first liquid crystal display device 50, the variable display (variable display) of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) EZ synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later There is an effect symbol display area for performing display). The effect of displaying the effect symbol EZ is called an effect symbol variation effect. The effect design variation effect may be referred to as "decorative pattern variation effect" or simply "variation effect".

The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed in the left symbol display area, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols EZ is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The first liquid crystal display device 50 is a combination of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3, and is used in the first special symbol display 81a and the second special symbol display 81b (see FIG. 6) described later. The result of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol to be displayed (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, when a big hit is won, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with doublet such as "777". In addition, if it is out of alignment, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed at a random number such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player does not grasp the result of the jackpot lottery by the first special figure display 81a (see FIG. 6) or the second special figure display 81b, but by the first liquid crystal display device 50. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

The first liquid crystal display device 50 provides a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for waiting for customers (customer waiting effect), and the like, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol EZ as described above. It is displayed on the display screen 50a. In the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbol EZ such as numbers, an effect image other than the effect symbol EZ such as a background image and a character image is also displayed.

Further, the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50 has a first hold icon display area for displaying the first hold icon HA (effect hold image) according to the number of stored first special figure holds, which will be described later. By displaying the first hold icon HA, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player the number of stored first special figure holds displayed by the first special figure hold indicator 83a (see FIG. 6), which will be described later. In addition, there is a second hold icon display area for displaying the second hold icon HB (effect hold image) according to the number of stored second special figure holds, which will be described later. By displaying the second hold icon HB, it is possible to clearly indicate to the player the number of stored second special figure holds displayed by the second special figure hold indicator 83b (see FIG. 6), which will be described later.

A center frame 61 (inner side wall portion) is arranged near the center of the game area 6 and in front of the first liquid crystal display device 50. At the lower part of the center frame 61, a stage portion 61s is formed which can guide the game ball rolling on the upper surface to the first starting port 11 described later. Further, a warp portion 61w is provided on the left portion of the center frame 61 to allow the game ball to flow in from the entrance and to flow out the game ball from the exit to the stage portion 61s.

A first start winning device provided with a first starting port 11 (ball entry port) below the first liquid crystal display device 50 in the game area 6 and in the center in the left-right direction so that the ease of entering the game ball does not always change. 11D is provided. The first starting port 11 is also referred to as a first ball entry port, a fixed ball entry port, a first starting winning opening, and a first starting area. Further, the first start winning device 11D is also referred to as a first ball winning means, a fixed ball winning means, and a first starting winning device. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, a large winning device 14D provided with a large winning opening 14 (special winning opening) is provided in the upper right of the first starting opening 11 in the game area 6. The large winning device 14D is also referred to as an attacker (AT), a special winning means, or a special variable winning device. The grand prize device 14D includes an AT opening / closing member 14k that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the grand prize opening 14 by operating the AT opening / closing member 14k. The AT opening / closing member 14k is driven by the large winning opening solenoid 14s (see FIG. 9). The large winning opening 14 allows a game ball to enter only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. The big winning opening 14 is opened during the execution of the big hit game described later.

Further, in the upper right of the large winning device 14D in the game area 6, a second starting winning device (ordinary electric accessory, so-called electric chew) 12D provided with a second starting opening 12 capable of changing the ease of entering the game ball. Is provided. The second starting port 12 is also referred to as a variable ball entry port. The electric chew 12D is also referred to as a variable ball entry means. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 (entry entrance) is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like). The electric chew 12D includes an electric chew opening / closing member 12k (opening / closing member) that can move (advance / retreat) in the front-rear direction and takes an open state and a closed state, and the second starting port 12 is operated by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. It opens and closes.

The electric chew opening / closing member 12k (opening / closing member) is driven by the electric chew solenoid 12s described later. When the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the open state, it is retracted to the rear side so that the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. On the other hand, when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed state, it is advanced to the front side, and it becomes impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12. In this way, the second starting port 12 is a starting port in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. If the electric chew makes it easier to enter the ball into the second starting port when the electric chew opening / closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, the electric chew is the first when the electric chew is in the closed state. 2 It does not have to be impossible to enter the ball into the starting port. Further, the electric chew is not limited to one having an opening / closing member that can move (advance / retreat) in the front-rear direction, and may have an opening / closing member that can rotate or an opening / closing member that can move in the left-right direction.

Further, a gate 13 through which the game ball can pass is provided above the electric chew 12D in the game area 6. The gate 13 is also referred to as a passage port or a passage area. The passage of the game ball to the gate 13 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (winning random number)) that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 12D. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 10 are provided in the lower part of the game area 6. Further, at the lowermost portion of the game area 6, an out port 19 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 6 but has not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 6.

In the game area 6 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged, the left game area 6L (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area 6R (second game area) on the right side are arranged. There is. A method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is called left-handed hitting. On the other hand, a method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 6R is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed is called the first flow path R1. , The second flow path R2.

A first starting port 11, a general winning port 10, and an out port 19 are arranged on the first flow path R1. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1, the player can aim to win a prize in the first starting port 11 or the general winning opening 10. The gate 13 is not arranged on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the electric chew 12D is not released when hitting left.

On the other hand, on the second flow path R2 (specific flow path), a gate 13, a second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D), a large winning opening 14 (large winning device 14D), a general winning opening 10 and so on. The out port 19 is arranged. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player can aim to pass through the gate 13 and win a prize in the second starting port 12, the large winning opening 14, and the general winning opening 10. it can.

Subsequently, the flow of the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 14 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, a specific area (V area) 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which the game ball passing through the large winning opening 14 can pass are formed inside the large winning device 14D. ing. In the large winning device 14D, a large winning opening sensor 14a for detecting the winning of a game ball into the large winning opening 14 is arranged upstream of the specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17. Further, in the specific area 16, a specific area sensor 16a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 is arranged. Further, in the non-specific area 17, a non-specific area sensor 17a for detecting the passage of a game ball through the non-specific area 17 is arranged. The large prize device 14D includes a distribution member 16k that distributes the game ball that has passed through the large prize opening 14 to either the specific area 16 or the non-specific area 17, and the distribution solenoid 16s that drives the distribution member 16k (FIG. 5 (FIG. 5). A) and (B) are provided (not shown).

FIG. 5A shows when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized. As shown in FIG. 5A, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is in the first state (passing allowable state) that allows the game ball to pass through the specific region 16. When the distribution member 16k is in the first state, the game ball that has won the large winning opening 14 passes through the specific area 16 after passing through the large winning opening sensor 14a. The route of this game ball is called the first route.

FIG. 5B shows the distribution solenoid 16s when the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized. As shown in FIG. 5B, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, it is in a second state (passage blocking state) that prevents the game ball from passing through the specific region 16 of the distribution member 16k. When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has won the large winning opening 14 passes through the non-specific region 17 after passing through the large winning opening sensor 14a. The route of this game ball is called the second route.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the passage of the gaming ball into the specific area 16 triggers the transition to the high probability state described later. That is, the specific area 16 is a probability variation operation port. On the other hand, the non-specific area 17 is not a probabilistic operation port.

Returning to the description of the game board 1 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, indicators 8 are arranged at the lower right of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 6, the indicators 8 include a first special symbol display 81a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 81b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A general map display 82 for variably displaying the above is included. The first special symbol is also referred to as the first special symbol or special diagram 1, the second special symbol is also referred to as the second special symbol or special diagram 2, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are collectively referred to as "special symbol (special symbol (). Identification pattern) ”. In addition, a normal pattern is also called a normal pattern.

Further, in the display 8, the operation hold of the first special figure hold indicator 83a and the second special figure display 81b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special figure display 81a (first special figure hold) is displayed. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 83b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), and a normal figure hold indicator 84 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal figure display 82. It has been.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Further, the first special figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b may be collectively referred to as a special figure display 81. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 83a and the second special figure hold indicator 83b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 83. In addition, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold may be collectively referred to as special figure hold.

In the special symbol display 81, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that the lottery based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) can be performed. Notify the result. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined jackpot symbol (special symbol of a specific stop mode), the jackpot 14 has an open pattern according to the type of jackpot symbol displayed as stopped (that is, the type of jackpot won). A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed. The opening pattern of the big winning opening 14 in the big hit game will be described later.

Specifically, the special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and a special symbol (identification symbol) according to the result of the jackpot lottery is displayed depending on the lighting mode. It is to be displayed. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LEDs lit is displayed. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost symbol. The lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and in the mode of the fluctuation display, for example, each LED is lit so that the light repeatedly flows from left to right. This is the aspect. The variation display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, the values of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the winning (numerical information). , Judgment information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105, which will be described later. Specifically, if a prize is won in the first starting port 11, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 105a, which will be described later, as a first special figure hold, and if a prize is won in the second starting port 12, the second special figure is held. As a figure hold, it is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 105b, which will be described later. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 105, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, during the execution of the jackpot game. Even if there is a prize, the right to the jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 83. Specifically, each of the special figure hold indicators 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the number of special figure hold is displayed by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 13. The normal symbol display 82 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the second start port 12 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. Auxiliary games are played. The opening pattern of the second starting port 12 will be described later.

Specifically, the normal symbol display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 6), and displays a normal symbol according to the result of a normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal hit symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. Note that the normal loss symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are alternately lit. The variation display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106 described later as a normal figure hold. It will be memorized once. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute the variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, the prize is won during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of ordinary symbol lottery for the passage up to a predetermined number.

Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 84. Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of the normal figure hold.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment is provided with a second liquid crystal display device 7 (second display means) above the first liquid crystal display device 50. As will be described later, the data image DA, the first mode selection image MS, and the like are displayed on the display screen 7a of the second liquid crystal display device 7 (see FIGS. 19A, 19B, and 19C). ). That is, unlike the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, the display screen 7a of the second liquid crystal display device 7 does not execute the variation effect or the customer waiting effect, and the data image DA and the first mode selection image. Information about the game is shown as an auxiliary, such as MS. In this embodiment, the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50 and the display screen 7a of the second liquid crystal display device 7 can be linked to display a seamless image, and separate images can be displayed independently of each other. It can also be displayed.

Here, FIG. 7 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 7, the second liquid crystal display device 7 is fixed in a state of being inclined obliquely upward toward the front. The upper portion 7d of the display screen 7a of the second liquid crystal display device 7 protrudes forward from the game area 6 of the game board 1. This makes it possible for the player to show the upper portion 7d of the display screen 7a at a closer position. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the upper portion 7d of the display screen 7a of the second liquid crystal display device 7 protrudes above the upper end of the game area 6. As a result, the player can show the upper part 7d of the display screen 7a even outside the game area 6. In this way, in this embodiment, the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50 and the display screen 7a of the second liquid crystal display device 7 form a novel display screen, and the player can see the effect image over a wide range and at a short distance. It is possible to show. As a result, it is possible to enhance the impact of the effect images displayed on the display screens 50a and 7a.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a board movable body 55k is provided behind the game area 6 of the game board 1. The board movable body 55k is an effect movable body that can be moved in front of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50. The panel movable body 55k can be moved from the origin position, which is almost invisible from the front, to the drive position appearing in front of the center of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50.

2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 relates to a game control board 100 (main control board) that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect to be executed as the game progresses. It includes an effect control board 120 (sub-control board) for controlling, a payout control board 170 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control unit, and the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub control unit together with an image control board 140, a voice control board 161 and a sub drive board 162, which will be described later.

The sub-control unit includes at least an effect control board 120, and provides effect means (first liquid crystal display device 50, second liquid crystal display device 7, panel lamp 54, panel movable body 55k, frame lamp 212, speaker 610, etc.). It suffices if the game effect used can be controlled.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the game control board 100, the effect control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. The backup power supply circuit 192 refers to the game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120, which will be described later, when power is not supplied to the pachinko game machine PY1. To supply power. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is disconnected.

A power switch 195 (power switching unit) is connected to the power supply board 190. The power switch 195 can be switched to an on state (ON state) in which power can be supplied based on an AC24V power supply supplied from the outside, or a cutoff state (OFF state) in which power cannot be supplied. That is, the power switch 195 switches the power on or off by the ON operation or the OFF operation. When the power switch 195 is turned on, the power switch 195 is turned on, and when the power switch 195 is turned off, the power switch 195 is turned on. It becomes a cutoff state. When the power switch 195 is in the ON state, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in the power-on state, and when the power switch 195 is in the OFF state, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in the power-off state.

Further, the power supply board 190 is provided with a RAM clear switch 191 (RAM clear operation means) that can be pressed and operated. The RAM clear switch 191 is used to store game-related information (for example, game state information such as a high probability state, special figure hold, or jackpot) stored in the game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control microcomputer 101, which will be described later. This is for erasing information such as the result of a hit / fail judgment). As shown in FIG. 8, the RAM clear switch 191 is on the power supply board 190 arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (specifically, the right side of the power supply switch 195 when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is viewed from the back side). It is provided in. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 191 cannot be operated unless the employee of the game hall or the like is able to open the game machine frame 2. That is, it can be said that the RAM clear switch 191 is an operating means that cannot be operated by a player.

The RAM clear switch 191 is a tact switch, and when the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, a detection signal indicating that the RAM clear switch 191 is ON is input to the game control microcomputer 101. The state in which the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed is referred to as an ON state of the RAM clear switch 191, and the state in which the RAM clear switch 191 is not pressed is referred to as an OFF state of the RAM clear switch 191. In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 191 is provided on the power supply board 190, but the arrangement location of the RAM clear switch 191 can be changed as appropriate, and is provided on, for example, the game control board 100 or a dedicated board. Is also good.

As shown in FIG. 9, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the game control board 100. The game control microcomputer (game control means) 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a game ROM 103. It includes a gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a stored program, and a gaming I / O (Input / Output) port 118 for inputting / outputting data and signals. The gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-described special figure holding storage unit 105 (first special figure holding storage unit 105a and second special figure holding storage unit 105b) and the normal drawing holding storage unit 106. The gaming ROM 103 may be externally attached. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the game control board 100 is provided with a 7-segment display 300 and a setting key cylinder 180. The 7-segment display 300 and the setting key cylinder 180 will be described later.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via the relay board 110. Therefore, a signal is input to the game control board 100 from each sensor, and a signal is output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start port sensor 11a, a second start port sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, a large winning opening sensor 14a, a general winning opening sensor 10a, a specific area sensor 16a, and a non-specific area sensor 17a. Is connected.

The first start port sensor 11a is provided in the first start port 11 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a is provided in the second starting port 12, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 12. The gate sensor 13a is provided in the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The large winning opening sensor 14a is provided in the large winning opening 14, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the large winning opening 14. The general winning opening sensor 10a is provided in each general winning opening 10 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 10. The specific area sensor 16a is provided in the specific area 16 and detects a game ball passing through the specific area 16. The non-specific area sensor 17a is provided in the non-specific area 17 and detects a game ball passing through the non-specific area 17.

Further, as solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 12s and a large winning opening solenoid 14s are connected. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The grand prize opening solenoid 14s drives the AT opening / closing member 14k of the grand prize device 14D. The distribution solenoid 16s drives the distribution member 16k of the grand prize device 14D.

Further, the game control board 100 includes a special figure display 81 (first special figure display 81a and a second special figure display 81b), a normal figure display 82, and a special figure hold display 83 (first special figure hold display). The device 83a, the second special figure hold indicator 83b), and the normal figure hold indicator 84 are connected. That is, the display control of these indicators 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

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

The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73 m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko game machine PY1 to drive the prize ball. And pay out the ball rental. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and the detection signal by the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

When the player operates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 72, the touch switch 72a detects contact with the handle 72k, and the firing volume 72b detects the amount of rotation of the handle 72k. Then, the launch solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 72b. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands to the effect control board 120. The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 10, the effect control board 120 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer (effect control means) 121 is stored in the effect ROM 123 that stores a program or the like for controlling the effect as the game progresses, the effect RAM 124 that is used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123. The effect CPU 122 for executing the program and the effect I / O port 138 for inputting / outputting data and signals are included. The production ROM 123 may be externally attached.

Further, FRAM (registered trademark) 125 is mounted on the effect control board 120. The FRAM 125 is a non-volatile memory capable of holding stored information even when power is not supplied and the power is cut off. The effect RAM 124 of the effect control microcomputer 121 is a volatile memory that can hold the stored information only when the power is supplied. The FRAM 125 is for storing game information based on the result of the game, such as the number of fluctuations and the number of big hits.

A real-time clock (RTC) 126 is mounted on the effect control board 120. The RTC126 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC126 operates by the electric power when the electric power is supplied from the outside of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and when the electric power is not supplied from the outside of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the built-in battery provided in the effect control board 120 ( It operates by the electric power supplied from the button battery, etc.). Therefore, the RTC126 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not turned on (when the power is cut off).

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, an image control board 140, a voice control board 161 (voice control circuit), and a sub drive board 162 are connected to the effect control board 120. A board lamp 54, a frame lamp 212, and a board movable body moving motor 55 m (board movable body 55 k) are connected to the sub drive board 162.

The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 controls the first liquid crystal display device 50 and the second liquid crystal display device 7 on the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the game control board 100. Let me. The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores a program for controlling image display and the like, an image RAM 143 that is used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes a program stored in the image ROM 142. I have. The image ROM 142 includes still image data and moving image data displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 50 and the second liquid crystal display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, and the like (effects). Image data such as (including patterns) and background images are stored.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 610 via the voice control board 161 based on the command received from the game control board 100. The acoustic data such as the sound output from the speaker 610 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 161. In that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 161 or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 610 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates lamp data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as emission pattern data) for determining the light emission mode of each lamp (LED), and each lamp is in accordance with the emission pattern data. Controls the light emission of (LED). The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the lamp data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the drive of the board movable body moving motor 55m (board movable body 55k) via the sub drive board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the panel movable body 55k, and performs drive control of the panel movable body moving motor 55 m according to the drive data. The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the drive data.

Further, the effect button detection sensor 40a and the select button detection sensor 42a are connected to the effect control board 120. The effect button detection sensor 40a detects that the effect button 40k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 40k is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection sensor 40a to the effect control board 120. Further, the select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 42k is pressed, the select button detection sensor 42a outputs a detection signal to the effect control board 120.

Note that FIGS. 9 and 10 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and not only the substrates shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 are provided. Except for the game control board 100, any of a plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 9 or 10 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIG. 9 or 10 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3.7-segment display and setting key cylinder Next, the 7-segment display 300 (see FIG. 8) will be described. The display control of the 7-segment display 300 is executed by the game control microcomputer 101. The 7-segment display 300 is a so-called 4-unit 7-segment display (7-segment display), and includes a total of 32 lighting (light emitting) portions (segments). Specifically, the 7-segment display 300 includes four display areas in order from left to right, and each of the four display areas has numbers, letters, symbols, etc. from "0" to "9". It has eight lighting parts (LED elements) so as to be able to represent.

The 7-segment display 300 can display the base calculated by the game control microcomputer 101. The base shows the ratio of the number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) acquired by the player to the number of game balls (number of shot balls) fired by the player in the game area 6 as a percentage. .. By displaying the base on the 7-segment display 300, it is possible to confirm whether or not the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has been tampered with. The base is indicated by two digits by the rightmost display area and the second display area from the right among the four display areas of the 7-segment display 300.

Subsequently, the setting key cylinder 180 (see FIG. 8) will be described. The setting key cylinder 180 is an operating means for shifting to the setting change mode as described later. The setting key cylinder 180 is provided with a keyhole for inserting a setting key. Therefore, by inserting the setting key into the keyhole of the setting key cylinder 180 and rotating the setting key from the OFF position to the ON position, the switching circuit in the setting key cylinder 180 (setting key cylinder switch 180a shown in FIG. 10) It can be switched ON / OFF. The state in which the setting key cylinder switch 180a is OFF is referred to as an OFF state of the setting key cylinder 180, and the state in which the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON is also referred to as an ON state of the setting key cylinder 180. The ON position of the setting key is a position rotated by 90 degrees from the OFF position.

Here, in the present embodiment, when the RAM clear switch 191 is in the ON state and the setting key cylinder 180 is in the ON state when the power is turned on, the mode shifts to the setting change mode. In this setting change mode, each time the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed, the setting values (“1” to “6”) described later can be changed. In the setting change mode, the set value is displayed in the rightmost display area of the four display areas of the 7-segment display 300. When the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the setting change mode is terminated by switching the setting key cylinder 180 from the ON state to the OFF state (by rotating the setting key from the ON position to the OFF position). When the setting change mode ends in this way, the setting value selected in the setting change mode is fixed. When the setting change mode ends, the information stored in the game RAM 104 is always cleared (RAM clear). Then, as will be described later, the control process related to the game (main side timer interrupt process in step S005) is executed.

When the RAM clear switch 191 is in the ON state and the setting key cylinder 180 is in the OFF state when the power is turned on, the RAM is cleared without shifting to the setting change mode. Then, as will be described later, the control process related to the game (main side timer interrupt process in step S005) is executed.

When the RAM clear switch 191 is in the OFF state and the setting key cylinder 180 is in the ON state when the power is turned on, the mode shifts to the set value confirmation mode. In this case, in the set value confirmation mode, the set value is displayed in the rightmost display area of the four display areas of the 7-segment display 300, but the set value is displayed even if the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed. Not changed. When the mode shifts to the set value confirmation mode, the set value confirmation mode ends by switching the setting key cylinder 180 from the ON state to the OFF state (by rotating the setting key from the ON position to the OFF position). Then, basically, the RAM clear is not executed, and the control process related to the game (main side timer interrupt process in step S005) is executed as described later.

Further, when the RAM clear switch 191 is in the OFF state and the setting key cylinder 180 is in the OFF state when the power is turned on, the RAM clear is basically not executed, and the control process (step) related to the game is described as described later. S005 main side timer interrupt processing) is executed.

Here, at the time of factory shipment of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, information indicating a set value (set value information) is not stored in the gaming RAM 104. The set value information is stored in the game RAM 104 when the setting change mode ends, and is not erased even if the RAM clear is executed. In this embodiment, when the power is turned on, the mode is not changed to the setting change mode, and the setting value information is not stored, the mode is changed to the error mode. The error mode continues until the power is turned off. Therefore, when the mode shifts to the error mode, it is necessary to turn on the power again after shutting off the power supply to shift to the setting change mode. This is because unless the setting change mode is entered and the setting value information is stored, the error mode is entered again. In this way, only when the set value information is stored, the control process related to the game (main side timer interrupt process in step S005) is executed, and the game can be executed.

4. Explanation of jackpots, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, there are "big hits (big hit wins)" and "losses" as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. When it is "missing", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81.

When a jackpot is won in a special symbol lottery, a "big hit game" is executed in which the jackpot 14 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) displayed as stopped. In this form, the jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the final round game is completed. (Also referred to as ED) and is included. Each round game begins with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the large winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

As shown in FIG. 11, there are a plurality of types of jackpots (big hit symbols). In this embodiment, there are roughly two types. "Probability change jackpot" and "normal jackpot". The "probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that operates the AT opening / closing member 14k in a passing opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows the game ball to easily pass through the specific area 16 during the jackpot game. In this embodiment, the "probability change jackpot" is also referred to as "BIGBOUNUS". The "normal jackpot" is a jackpot that operates the AT opening / closing member 14k in a non-passing opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to pass through the specific area 16 during the jackpot game. In this embodiment, the "normal jackpot" is also referred to as "REGULARBOUNUS".

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, based on the passage of the gaming ball to the specific area 16 during the jackpot game, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to the high probability state described later. Therefore, when the above-mentioned probability variation jackpot is won, the gaming state after the jackpot game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 16 during the execution of the jackpot game. On the other hand, when a normal jackpot is won, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 16 during the execution of the jackpot game, so that the game state after the jackpot game is the normal probability state described later ( Non-high probability state). Even when the "probability change jackpot" is won, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16 during the execution of the jackpot game, the normal probability state is reached.

Regardless of which jackpot is won, the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to the time saving state described later. The number of time reductions is set to 160 times or 100 times when the time reduction state is controlled. The time reduction number is the upper limit execution number of the variable display of the special symbol in the time reduction state.

Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is roughly divided into three gaming states. Normal probability state and non-time saving state (hereinafter also referred to as "low probability non-time saving state"), high probability state and time saving state (hereinafter also referred to as "high probability time saving state"), normal probability state and time saving state (hereinafter "low") It is also called "probability shortened state"). In the initial setting, it is a low probability non-time saving state (normal game state).

There are two types of jackpots (big hit symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 81a) that can be won by lottery for the first special symbol (special diagram 1). Specifically, there is a "probability change jackpot (probability variation jackpot 1, probability variation jackpot 2)" or a "normal jackpot".

As shown in FIG. 13, the "probability variation jackpot 1" is a 10R (round) jackpot, and is a jackpot that opens the jackpot 14 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. In this embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 16k (see FIG. 5A) is controlled so that the passage (V winning) to the specific area 16 in the large winning opening 14 can be easily performed at the 9th round. The operation of the distribution member 16k (see FIG. 5B) is controlled so that the V prize cannot be won except for the 9th round.

In this embodiment, in the case of winning the "probability variation jackpot 1" and winning a V, the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to the high probability time saving state. At this time, the number of time reductions is set to 160 times. The number of STs is set to 160. The number of STs is the maximum number of times the variation display of the special symbol is executed in the high probability state. However, as an irregular case, in the case of non-V winning, the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the low probability time saving state. If the "probability change jackpot 1" is won, the "special figure 1_probability change symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the "normal jackpot" is a 16R (round) jackpot, which is a jackpot that opens the jackpot 14 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. In the 9th round of the normal jackpot, the opening timing of the winning opening 14 and the operation timing of the distribution member 16k are controlled from the second state (see FIG. 5B) to the first state (see FIG. 5A). Due to the relationship with (timing), it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. However, as an irregular case, in the case of V winning, the game state after the big hit game is controlled to a highly accurate time saving state. If the "normal jackpot" is won, the "special figure 1_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 81a.

Next, the types of jackpots (big hit symbols that are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 81b) that can be won by lottery for the second special symbol (special diagram 2) will be described. Only one type of jackpot can be won in the lottery of Special Figure 2. Specifically, there is only "probability change jackpot 2". That is, the jackpot won in the lottery of the special figure 2 becomes a jackpot in which the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 16 during the jackpot game.

As shown in FIG. 13, the "probability variation jackpot 2" is a 10R jackpot, which is a jackpot that opens the jackpot 14 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. As described above, in the 9th round, the operation of the distribution member 16k (see FIG. 5A) is controlled so that the passage (V winning) to the specific area 16 in the large winning opening 14 can be easily performed. .. In this embodiment, the "probability variation jackpot 2" is won, and in the case of a V prize, the number of time reductions is set to 160 times. The number of STs is set to 160. However, as an irregular case, in the case of non-V winning, the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the low probability time saving state. If the "probability change jackpot 2" is won, the "special figure 2_probability change symbol" is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display 81b.

In this embodiment, the opening pattern when the jackpot is won is as shown in FIG. That is, first, the opening is executed for 4.0 seconds. After that, as described above, a round game in which the AT opening / closing member 14k is opened is executed. Finally, the ending is executed for 1.5 seconds.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, in the distribution rate of each jackpot in the lottery of Special Figure 1, the probability variation jackpot 1 is 35%, while the normal jackpot is 65%. Further, in the jackpot in the lottery of the special figure 2, the probability variation jackpot 2 is 100% as described above. It should be noted that the big winning opening 14 may be opened a plurality of times during one round of the big hit game.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the lottery for whether or not it is a big hit is performed based on the "big hit random number", and the lottery for the winning type is performed based on the "win type random number". As shown in FIG. 12A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. As shown in FIG. 12B, the hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random numbers acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 include "reach random numbers" and "variable pattern random numbers" in addition to the jackpot random numbers and the hit type random numbers.

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol EZ that is variablely displayed among a plurality of effect symbol EZs, and it depends on which symbol the variable display effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7") in which a combination of effect symbols EZ indicating a big hit is won. The effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 127.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time of the special symbol. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 13 include ordinary symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 12B. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 12D. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to determine whether or not a jackpot is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed) by using the jackpot determination table. As shown in FIGS. 13 (A) to 13 (F), the jackpot determination table is provided corresponding to each of the set values. In this embodiment, six types of set values, "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", or "6", are provided.

The set value is a parameter that determines the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination process (referred to as "big hit determination probability" or "big hit winning probability" as appropriate). As shown in FIGS. 13A to 13F, the jackpot determination tables corresponding to the respective set values include a jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table used in the high probability state. There is. The types of set values and the types of the jackpot determination table are not limited to six types, and may be, for example, two types, which can be changed as appropriate.

As shown in FIGS. 13 (A) to 13 (F), jackpot random numbers determined to be jackpots or misses are assigned to the jackpot determination tables corresponding to the respective set values. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether it is a jackpot or a loss by using a jackpot determination table corresponding to a set value. In this embodiment, it is set not to win a small hit, but it may be set so that a small hit may be won. Further, the probability of being determined as a jackpot and the method of distributing the jackpot random number value determined as a jackpot are not limited to FIGS. 13 (A) to 13 (F), and can be changed as appropriate.

5. Description of Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special figure display 81 and the normal figure display 82 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 have a probability fluctuation function and a fluctuation time shortening function, respectively. The state in which the probability fluctuation function of the special figure display 81 is operating is referred to as a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not operating is referred to as a "normal probability state (non-high probability state, low probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13 (A) to 13 (F), in each set value, the jackpot determination table used in the high probability state is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state. It is set so that it can be easily judged as a big hit. Further, in the gaming state of the normal probability state or the high probability state, in the same gaming state, the higher the set value is set, the easier it is to be determined as a big hit.

Further, the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 81 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the function is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern is determined by using the special figure fluctuation pattern table (second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table) in which the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state. (See FIG. 16). In this embodiment, there are three types: a first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 15), a second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 16), and a third special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 17). A special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is provided. In the non-time saving state, any one of the first special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table, the second special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table, and the third special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table is used, but in the time saving state, the second special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table is used. Only the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table is used.

When the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 81 is activated, it becomes easier to select a short fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol as compared with the case where the special symbol display 81 is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold is accelerated, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 81 may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. Then, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82 are operated in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 81. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the hit judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state (judgment of the normal symbol). See FIG. 14 (B)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 42 becomes a normal hit symbol is higher than when it is not activated. ..

Also, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14 (C), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state regardless of whether the result of the lottery of the normal symbol is a hit or a loss. It is 1 second in the time saving state. The stop time of the normal symbol is set to 8 ms (not shown) in the non-time saving state and 500 ms (not shown) in the non-time saving state.

Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D is operating. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D opens for 0.2 seconds, whereas in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D opens for 2.0 seconds.

In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 18). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened is operating. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened only once, whereas in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened three times. In the time saving state, the interval time from the closing of the electric chew 12D to the next opening is set to 1.0 second.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the electric chew 12D are operating, compared with the case where these functions are not operating. Therefore, the electric chew 12D is frequently opened, and it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 12. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as the "easy-to-enter state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as the "non-easy-to-enter state". The easy-to-enter state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control to support winning of the second starting port 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being executed. Therefore, the easy-to-enter state is also referred to as the electric support control state or the high base state. On the other hand, the non-ball entry easy state is also called a non-electric support control state or a low base state.

In the easy-to-enter state (high base state), all the above functions do not have to be activated. That is, one or more of the probability fluctuation function of the normal figure display 82, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 12D. It suffices that the operation makes it easier for the electric chew 12D to be released than when the function is not operating. Further, the easy ball entry state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the high probability state is controlled after the jackpot game, the high probability state is subjected to the variable display of the special symbol a predetermined number of times (160 times in the present embodiment), or It ends when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. That is, in this embodiment, the number of STs is set to 160 when the state shifts to the high probability state.

When playing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state is referred to as a "normal game state". Further, the state in which the special game (big hit game) is being executed is referred to as a "special game state (big hit game state)". Further, a state controlled by at least one of a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "privilege gaming state".

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 6R (see FIG. 4) by hitting the right. This is because the electric support control makes it easier to open the electric chew 12D than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 12 than to win the first starting port 11. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 13 that triggers the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is hit right to win the second starting port 12. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 6L (see FIG. 4) by hitting the left side. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 12D compared to the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 11 than to win the second starting port 12. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed in order to win a game ball in the first starting port 11. This allows you to get a lot of starting prizes rather than hitting right.

6. Production mode Next, the production mode in the normal gaming state will be described. The effect mode is a mode of effect in the first liquid crystal display device 50 and the second liquid crystal display device 7. If the effect mode is different, the characters, items, background images, etc. that appear will be different, and the images displayed on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50 and the display screen 7a of the second liquid crystal display device 7 will be different. It is executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode.

In this embodiment, as the effect mode in the normal game state, there are a LOGO mode shown in FIG. 19A, a soccer mode shown in FIG. 19B, and a baseball mode shown in FIG. 19C. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the production mode in the high-accuracy time-saving state and the production mode in the low-accuracy time-saving state are not related to the present invention, and thus description thereof will be omitted.

The LOGO mode is the same as the production mode in the high-probability time-saving state (especially during "ST" in which the high-probability state ends when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number) of the pachinko gaming machine sold by the applicant in the past. This is a production mode in which a transformed character named "LOGO" appears. Further, the soccer mode is the same as the production mode in the high-accuracy time-saving state (during ST) of the pachinko gaming machine sold by the applicant in the past, and is a production mode in which a character who is a soccer player appears. Further, the baseball mode is the same as the production mode in the high-accuracy time-saving state (during ST) of the pachinko gaming machine sold by the applicant in the past, and is a production mode in which a character who is a baseball player appears.

In this way, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, the player can use the three types of production modes (LOGO mode, soccer mode, and baseball mode) used in the past pachinko gaming machines in the high-accuracy time-saving state, even though they are in the normal gaming state. It is possible to experience it. As a result, even if it is difficult to win a big hit in the normal gaming state, the player is provided with a novel gaming hobby as if he / she played the high-accuracy time-saving state of the past three pachinko gaming machines. Is possible.

An effect mode in the LOGO mode will be described with reference to FIG. 19 (A). As shown in FIG. 19A, in the LOGO mode, the character image Ka imitating the transformed "LOGO" is displayed on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, or the transformed "LOGO" world view. A background image indicating is displayed. Further, on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, the effect symbol EZ with the shape (not shown) of each character corresponding to the LOGO mode is stopped and displayed after the variation display along with the variation effect. become. On the other hand, the data image DA is displayed in the left display area 7b on the left side of the display screen 7a of the second liquid crystal display device 7.

Here, the data image DA will be specifically described. As shown in FIG. 19A, the data image DA is composed of a probability variation jackpot count image BI, a normal jackpot count image RE, a jackpot probability image OO, and a total rotation speed image SK. The number of probable change jackpots The image BI shows the number of times (the number of hits) won in the probabilistic jackpot (BIGBOUNUUS, see FIG. 11), and only the number of times the player wins the probabilistic jackpot on the day (today) of the game. Instead, it is possible to show the number of times the probabilistic jackpot was won one day before and the number of times the probabilistic jackpot was won two days before that. For example, in the example of the probability variation jackpot image BI shown in FIG. 19 (A), the probability variation jackpot was won 20 times today, the probability variation jackpot was won 15 times one day ago, and the probability variation jackpot was completely won two days ago. It is shown that it is not. This probability variation jackpot image BI makes it easy for a player who is playing or a player who is considering playing with this pachinko gaming machine PY1 to know how many probability variation jackpots have been won in three days including today. It is possible to grasp.

Normal jackpot number The image RE shows the number of times (the number of hits) won in the normal jackpot (REGULARBOUNUS, see FIG. 11), and is only the number of times the player wins the normal jackpot on the day (today) of the game. Instead, it is possible to show the number of times a normal jackpot was won one day before and the number of times a normal jackpot was won two days before that. For example, in the example of the normal jackpot number image RE shown in FIG. 19 (A), the probability variation jackpot was won 17 times today, the probability variation jackpot was won 8 times one day ago, and the probability variation jackpot was completely won two days ago. It is shown not to. This normal jackpot number image RE makes it easy for a player who is playing a game or a player who is considering playing with this pachinko gaming machine PY1 to know how much he or she has won a normal jackpot in three days including today. It is possible to grasp.

The jackpot probability image OO is the jackpot probability, which is the ratio of the number of times the special symbol variation display is executed after the power is turned on (the number of rotations after the power is turned on) to the number of times the jackpot is won since the power is turned on. It shows (probability of winning). Here, the power is generally turned on on the day when the amusement park is opened and before the opening time. Therefore, the jackpot probability image OO means the ratio of the number of times the jackpot is won to the number of rotations after the power is turned on on the day (today) when the player is playing. With this jackpot probability image OO, it is possible for the player to easily grasp how likely the jackpot is assigned today (today's jackpot probability).

The total rotation speed image SK shows the number of times (total rotation speed) that the variation display of the special symbol is executed after the power is turned on or after the jackpot is assigned. With this total rotation speed image SK, it is easy for the player to see how much the special symbol variation display is being executed today, or how much the game has been performed on this pachinko gaming machine PY1 since the previous jackpot was won. It is possible to let them know.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19A, a LOGO mode explanatory image SMa indicating the characters "LOGO mode" is displayed in the lower right of the right display area 7c on the right side of the display screen 7a of the second liquid crystal display device 7. Has been done. The LOGO mode explanatory image SMa shows that the current production mode is the LOGO mode.

Next, an effect mode in the soccer mode will be described with reference to FIG. 19 (B). As shown in FIG. 19B, in the soccer mode, a character image Kb imitating a character who is a soccer player is displayed on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, or a background image showing the world view of soccer. Is displayed. Further, on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, the effect symbol EZ with the shape (not shown) of each character corresponding to the soccer mode is stopped and displayed after the variation display along with the variation effect. become. On the other hand, in the left display area 7b of the second liquid crystal display device 7, the data image DA is displayed in the same manner as in the case of the LOGO mode described above (see FIG. 19A).

Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, a soccer mode explanatory image SMb indicating the characters “soccer mode” is displayed in the lower right portion of the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7. The soccer mode explanatory image SMb shows that the current production mode is the soccer mode.

Next, based on FIG. 19C, a mode of production in the baseball mode will be described. As shown in FIG. 19C, in the baseball mode, a character image Kc imitating a character who is a baseball player is displayed on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, or a background image showing the world view of baseball. Is displayed. Further, on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, the effect symbol EZ with the shape (not shown) of each character corresponding to the baseball mode is stopped and displayed after the variation display along with the variation effect. become. On the other hand, in the left display area 7b of the second liquid crystal display device 7, the data image DA is displayed in the same manner as in the case of the LOGO mode described above (see FIG. 19A).

Further, as shown in FIG. 19C, a baseball mode explanatory image SMc indicating the characters “baseball mode” is displayed in the lower right portion of the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7. The baseball mode explanatory image SMc shows that the current production mode is the baseball mode.

Next, switching of the effect mode in the normal game state will be described. In any of the LOGO mode shown in FIG. 19A, the soccer mode shown in FIG. 19B, and the baseball mode shown in FIG. 19C, the right side of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50 is displayed. Displays a setting switching image SQ that imitates the shape of the select button 42k. This setting switching image SQ is basically always displayed during the fluctuation effect.

The setting switching image SQ displays a mode selectable image MK (see FIG. 21 (A)) described later by pressing the select button 42k up or down button, or a music selectable image GK (see FIG. 21 (A)) described later. It shows that the display can be switched to the display shown in FIG. 23 (A)). In this setting switching image SQ, the characters "mode selection" are shown on the upper side of the shape imitating the upward button of the select button 42k. This suggests that the mode selectable image MK that enables the selection of the effect mode is displayed by pressing the upward button of the select button 42k. Further, in the setting switching image SQ, the characters "music selection" are shown below the shape imitating the downward button of the select button 42k. This suggests that the music selectable image GK that enables music selection is displayed by pressing the downward button of the select button 42k.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 is configured so that the player can basically switch the effect mode at an arbitrary timing in the normal gaming state. Specifically, when the setting switching image SQ is displayed on the right side of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, the effect mode can be selected by pressing the select button 42k. , It will be possible to determine (confirm) the selected production mode. The effect mode is set to the LOGO mode as an initial setting.

For example, if the upward button of the select button 42k is pressed while the setting switching image SQ is displayed in the LOGO mode as shown in FIG. 19 (A), the first operation is performed as shown in FIG. 21 (A). A mode selectable image MK is displayed on the right side of the display screen 50a of the liquid crystal display device 50. The mode selectable image MK is displayed as if it has been switched from the setting switching image SQ at the position where the setting switching image SQ was displayed. The mode selectable image MK shows the characters of "mode selection" in the rectangular frame shape. By displaying this mode selectable image MK, it is possible to make the player understand that the effect mode (LOGO mode) can be changed.

Further, when the display of the setting switching image SQ shown in FIG. 19A is switched to the display of the mode selectable image MK shown in FIG. 21A, in the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7. The first LOGO mode selection image MSa (see FIG. 21 (A)) with the characters "LOGO mode" added in the disk shape is displayed. The first LOGO mode selection image MSa shows that the LOGO mode is selected.

Further, on the right side of the first LOGO mode selection image MSa, a cursor image KS showing an upward triangular shape and a downward triangular shape is displayed. The cursor image KS is a first mode selection image MS different from the first LOGO mode selection image MSa by pressing the up button or the down button of the select button 42k (first soccer mode selection image MSb (FIG. 21). (See (B)), suggesting switching to the display of the first baseball mode selection image MSc (see FIG. 21 (C))).

Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), when the first LOGO mode selection image MSa is displayed, the remaining 5 seconds indicating the characters "remaining 5 seconds" are displayed in the lower right of the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7. The time image NZ is displayed. Remaining time The image NZ shows the remaining time until the selected effect mode is determined (determined). In short, the player can grasp the remaining time in which the effect mode can be changed (selected) by looking at the remaining time image NZ. As shown in FIG. 21 (A), in the remaining time image NZ, when the display of the first LOGO mode selection image MSa is started, the countdown from "5 seconds remaining" starts, and when 5 seconds elapse, "0 seconds remaining". "Is shown (see FIG. 22 (A)).

However, when the remaining time image NZ indicates a time smaller than 5 seconds, the first mode selection image MS (first LOGO mode selection image MSa, first soccer mode selection image MSb, first baseball mode selection image MSc) ) Is switched, the countdown from "5 seconds remaining" is shown again. For example, when the remaining time image NZ indicates "remaining 2 seconds", the first LOGO mode selection image MSa to the first soccer mode selection image MSb (FIG. 21 (B)) can be obtained by pressing the upward button of the select button 42k. ) See). In this case, in the remaining time image NZ, the countdown does not start from "remaining 2 seconds", but starts again from "remaining 5 seconds". Therefore, the remaining time until the selected production mode (soccer mode) is determined (determined) returns to "5 seconds" again.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the first LOGO mode selection image MSa is displayed in the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7, and the mode is displayed in the right part of the first liquid crystal display device 50. The second LOGO mode selection image MMa is displayed so as to overlap the selectable image MK. The second LOGO mode selection image MMa has the characters "LOGO mode" added to the disk shape, and indicates that the LOGO mode is selected as in the first LOGO mode selection image MSa. In this way, not only the first LOGO mode selection image MSa is displayed in the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7, but also the second LOGO mode selection image MMa is displayed in the right part of the first liquid crystal display device 50. Therefore, it is possible to show the player that the LOGO mode is selected in an easy-to-understand manner.

Next, a case where the upward button of the select button 42k is pressed while the setting switching image SQ is displayed in the soccer mode as shown in FIG. 19B will be described. In this case, as shown in FIG. 21B, the mode selectable image MK is displayed on the right side of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50. This mode selectable image MK is the same as the mode selectable image MK described with reference to FIG. 21 (A). Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), when the mode selectable image MK is displayed, the characters "soccer mode" are added in the disk shape in the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7. The first soccer mode selection image MSb is displayed. The first soccer mode selection image MSb shows that the soccer mode is selected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), when the mode selectable image MK is displayed, the cursor image KS is displayed on the right side of the first soccer mode selection image MSb, and the characters "5 seconds remaining" are displayed. The remaining time image NZ indicating is displayed. As a result, the player can press the up button or the down button of the select button 42k until "0 seconds remaining" is shown in the remaining time image NZ (until 5 seconds have elapsed) from the soccer mode. It is possible to recognize that the production mode can be switched.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21B, when the first soccer mode selection image MSb is displayed in the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7, the right part of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50 , The second soccer mode selection image MMb is displayed so as to overlap the mode selectable image MK. The second soccer mode selection image MMb has the characters "soccer mode" in the disk shape, and like the first soccer mode selection image MSb, it indicates that the soccer mode is selected. is there. In this way, by displaying both the first soccer mode selection image MSb and the second soccer mode selection image MMb, it is possible to more clearly indicate to the player that the soccer mode is selected.

Subsequently, a case where the upward button of the select button 42k is pressed while the setting switching image SQ is displayed in the baseball mode as shown in FIG. 19C will be described. In this case, as shown in FIG. 21C, the mode selectable image MK is displayed on the right side of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50. This mode selectable image MK is the same as the mode selectable image MK described with reference to FIG. 21 (A). Then, as shown in FIG. 21C, when the mode selectable image MK is displayed, the characters "baseball mode" are added in the disk shape in the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7. The first baseball mode selection image MSc is displayed. The first baseball mode selection image MSc shows that the baseball mode is selected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (C), when the mode selectable image MK is displayed, the cursor image KS is displayed on the right side of the first baseball mode selection image MSc, and the characters "5 seconds remaining" are displayed. The remaining time image NZ indicating is displayed. As a result, the player can press the up button or the down button of the select button 42k until "0 seconds remaining" is shown in the remaining time image NZ (until 5 seconds elapse), from the baseball mode. It is possible to recognize that the production mode can be switched.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21C, when the first baseball mode selection image MSc is displayed in the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7, the right part of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50 , The second baseball mode selection image MMc is displayed so as to overlap the mode selectable image MK. The second baseball mode selection image MMc has the characters "baseball mode" in the disk shape, and like the first baseball mode selection image MSc, it indicates that the baseball mode is selected. is there. In this way, by displaying both the first baseball mode selection image MSc and the second baseball mode selection image MMc, it is possible to more clearly indicate to the player that the baseball mode is selected.

Next, a case of switching from the logo mode to the soccer mode will be described as an example. First, as shown in FIG. 19A, the LOGO mode is set, and on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, the setting switching image SQ is being executed during the execution of the variation effect (during the variation display of the effect symbol EZ). Is displayed. At this time, when the player presses the upward button of the select button 42k, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the mode selectable image MK is displayed on the right side of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50. Will be done. At this time, the first LOGO mode selection image MSa and the second LOGO mode selection image MMa are displayed. Further, the cursor image KS and the remaining time image NZ indicating "remaining 5 seconds" are displayed.

Here, when the player presses the upward button of the select button 42k from the state shown in FIG. 21 (A), the player switches to the state shown in FIG. 21 (B). That is, the display of the first LOGO mode selection image MSa and the second LOGO mode selection image MMa is switched to the display of the first soccer mode selection image MSb and the second soccer mode selection image MMb. As described above, when the first soccer mode selection image MSb and the second soccer mode selection image MMb are newly displayed, the remaining time image NZ indicating the time of less than 5 seconds is not displayed, and the remaining time image NZ is not displayed again. The remaining time image NZ indicating "remaining 5 seconds" will be displayed.

Subsequently, when the player presses the upward button of the select button 42k from the state shown in FIG. 21 (B), the player switches to the state shown in FIG. 21 (C). That is, the display of the first soccer mode selection image MSb and the second soccer mode selection image MMb is switched to the display of the first baseball mode selection image MSc and the second baseball mode selection image MMc. Further, when the player presses the upward button of the select button 42k from the state shown in FIG. 21 (C), the player switches to the state shown in FIG. 21 (A). That is, the display of the first baseball mode selection image MSc and the second baseball mode selection image MMc is switched to the display of the first LOGO mode selection image MSa and the second LOGO mode selection image MMa.

As can be seen from the above description, each time the upward button of the select button 42k is pressed while the mode selectable image MK is displayed, FIG. 21 (A) ⇒ FIG. 21 (B) ⇒ FIG. 21 ( The display is switched in the order of C) ⇒ FIG. 21 (A). On the other hand, each time the downward button of the select button 42k is pressed, the display is switched in the order of FIG. 21 (A) ⇒ FIG. 21 (C) ⇒ FIG. 21 (B) ⇒ FIG. 21 (A). become.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 21B, the player switches to the display of the first soccer mode selection image MSb and the second soccer mode selection image MMb, and then, for 5 seconds, the upward button or the downward direction of the select button 42k. It is assumed that none of the buttons was pressed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the remaining time image NZ indicating "remaining 0 seconds" is displayed in the lower right portion of the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7. In this way, by displaying the remaining time image NZ indicating "remaining 0 seconds", the period in which the effect mode can be selected ends, and the selected effect mode is determined (determined). Immediately after that, the standby state shown in FIG. 22B is entered.

The standby state is a state in which the user is on standby to switch to the effect mode corresponding to the selected effect mode. In the present embodiment, in the standby state, the effect mode corresponding to the selected effect mode is switched from the time when the next variation effect (variation display of the next special symbol) is started. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22B, in the standby state, the standby image ST is displayed on the right side of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, and the display screen 7a of the second liquid crystal display device 7 is displayed. The mode change suggestion image MH is displayed at the bottom.

The standby image ST is displayed as if it has been switched from the mode selectable image MK at the position where the mode selectable image MK was displayed. The standby image ST shows the characters "STANDBY" in a rectangular frame. By displaying the standby image ST, it is possible to make the player know that the standby image is in the standby state. Further, the second mode selection image MM (second LOGO mode selection image MMa, second soccer mode selection image MMb, second baseball mode selection image MMc) corresponding to the selected production mode is superimposed on the standby image ST. Is displayed.

The mode change suggestion image MH indicates the characters "the mode will be changed from the next fluctuation". By this mode change suggestion image MH, the player does not switch to the effect mode corresponding to the determined effect mode at the timing when the effect mode is determined, but the next variation effect (variation of the next special symbol). When the display) is started, it is possible to recognize that the mode is switched to the effect mode corresponding to the determined effect mode.

As described above, in the standby state shown in FIG. 22B, the second soccer mode selection image MMb is superimposed and displayed on the standby image ST. Therefore, it is possible for the player to grasp that switching to the production mode of the soccer mode is on standby. Then, the mode change suggestion image MH makes it possible for the player to recognize that when the next variation effect is started, the effect mode of the LOGO mode is switched to the effect mode of the soccer mode. Then, when the next variable effect is started, the mode is switched to the soccer mode effect mode, as shown in FIG. 19 (B). That is, as shown in FIG. 19B, the character image Kb imitating the character of the soccer player is displayed on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, and the setting switching image SQ is displayed. .. Further, a soccer mode explanatory image SMb indicating that the soccer mode is set is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a of the second liquid crystal display device 7. In this way, from the next variable production, the player can enjoy the game in the production mode of the soccer mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, even during the execution of the customer waiting effect in which the variation effect is not executed, the effect mode can be switched as in the execution of the above-mentioned variation effect. That is, the setting switching image SQ is displayed on the right side of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50 during the execution of the customer waiting effect. Therefore, for example, before starting the game, the player presses the upward button of the select button 42k to display the mode selectable image MK. Then, the player presses the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42k to operate the first mode selection image MS (first LOGO mode selection image MSa, first soccer mode selection image) corresponding to the effect mode to be set. The display is switched to the display of the MSb, the first baseball mode selection image MSc) and the second mode selection image MM (second LOGO mode selection image MMa, second soccer mode selection image MMb, second baseball mode selection image MMc). As a result, the player can play in the effect mode selected (set) from the newly started variable effect.

As described above, when the effect mode is switched during the execution of the variation effect, the effect mode (character image, effect symbol EZ, background image, etc.) corresponding to the effect mode selected from the next variation effect is switched. On the other hand, when the effect mode is switched during the execution of the customer waiting effect, the selected effect mode is selected at the timing when the display of the first mode selection image MS and the display of the second mode selection image MM are switched instead of the next variable effect. It switches to the production mode corresponding to. In this way, when the effect mode is switched during the execution of the customer waiting effect, it is possible to immediately grasp that the effect mode has been switched.

Next, switching of music in the normal gaming state will be described. The musical piece is a sound (music for production) output from the speaker 610 during execution of the variable production. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 is configured so that a player can basically switch music at an arbitrary timing in a normal gaming state. Twenty types of songs from the first song to the twentieth song are prepared in the normal game state, and the player can select a favorite song during the variable production in the normal game state. The music is set to the first music as an initial setting. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the selection of the music from the first music to the 20th music can be arbitrarily executed regardless of the type of the production mode (LOGO mode, soccer mode, baseball mode).

For example, if the downward button of the select button 42k is pressed while the setting switching image SQ is displayed in the LOGO mode as shown in FIG. 19 (A), the first operation is performed as shown in FIG. 23 (A). A music selectable image GK is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 50a of the liquid crystal display device 50. The music selectable image GK is displayed at a position below the position where the setting switching image SQ was displayed as the setting switching image SQ is hidden.

The music selectable image GK shows a rectangular frame, an upward triangular shape above the frame, and a downward triangular shape below the frame. By displaying the music selectable image GK, it is possible to make the player understand that the music can be changed (selected). In particular, in the music selectable image GK, it is possible to make the player understand that the music can be selected by pressing the up button or the down button of the select button 42k by the upward triangle shape and the downward triangle shape. It is possible.

Further, when the display of the setting switching image SQ shown in FIG. 19 (A) is switched to the display of the music selectable image GK shown in FIG. 23 (A), it is currently selected in the music selectable image GK. The selected music image GS indicating the existing music name and music number is displayed. For example, in FIG. 23 (A), "1. First music" is shown in the selected music image GS. As a result, the player can grasp that the first music having the music number 1 is selected. In the state shown in FIG. 23A, the first music is output from the speaker 610 as music for directing.

Here, when the player presses the upward button of the select button 42k from the state shown in FIG. 23 (A), the player switches to the state shown in FIG. 23 (B). That is, the display of the selected music image GS indicating "1. 1st music" is switched to the display of the selected music image GS indicating "2. 2nd music". When the upward button of the select button 42k is pressed from the state shown in FIG. 23 (B), the selected music indicating "3. 3rd music" is displayed from the display of the selected music image GS indicating "2. 2nd music". The display switches to the image GS (not shown) display. On the other hand, when the downward button of the select button 42k is pressed from the state shown in FIG. 23 (A), the selection indicating "20. 20th music" is selected from the display of the selected music image GS indicating "1. 1st music". The display switches to the music image GS display.

As can be seen from the above explanation, each time the upward button of the select button 42k is pressed while the music selectable image GK is displayed, "1. 1st music" ⇒ "2. 2nd music". ⇒The display of the music will be switched in the order of "3. 3rd music". On the other hand, each time the downward button of the select button 42k is pressed, the music is displayed in the order of "1. 1st music" ⇒ "20. 20th music" ⇒ "19. 19th music". It will be replaced.

In this way, in this embodiment, when the selected music image GS is switched, the music output from the speaker 610 is also switched at the timing when the display of the selected music image GS is switched. That is, after the selected music image GS is switched, the music is not switched at the timing when the next variation effect is started. For example, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), the second music is output from the speaker 610 as music for production at the timing when the display of the selected music image GS indicating "2. Second music" is switched. become.

As described above, the player can select a song by pressing the downward button of the select button 42k while the setting switching image SQ (see FIG. 19 (A)) is displayed during the fluctuation effect in the normal game state. The image GK is displayed. Then, when the music selectable image GK is displayed, the player can immediately switch to a favorite music by pressing the up button or the down button of the select button 42k. In this way, the player can immediately switch songs at any time during the game in the normal game state, so that the game enjoyment in the normal game state can be enhanced.

By the way, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 aims to allow the player to experience the effect mode in the conventional high-accuracy time-shortening state despite the normal gaming state. Here, in the conventional high-accuracy time-saving state (especially during "ST"), the time (variation time) of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is relatively short in the first half, and the jackpot is won without going through the SP reach from the normal reach ( (Immediate hit) type is often seen. And in the high accuracy time saving state, in the latter half, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is relatively longer than in the first half, and basically, the type that wins the big hit after SP reach is often seen. Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to reproduce this type of high-accuracy time-saving state in the normal gaming state, it is configured as follows.

As shown in FIG. 20, the game control microcomputer 101 (main side) sets any of the statuses "1", "2", and "3". The status is a value for determining which of the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15, the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16 and the third special figure determination table shown in FIG. 17 is used. Is. If the status is "1", the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is used, if the status is "2", the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is used, and if the status is "3", the third The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is used.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the status is changed as shown in FIG. 20 in the normal gaming state. Here, the case where the status starts from "1" will be described. In the status "1", the number of times (number of times of change) of the change display of the special symbol is executed only 50 times. That is, starting from the status "1", the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is the status "1" from 1 to 50 times, and the fluctuation is performed using the first special symbol fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The pattern is determined. In the first special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15, a variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is relatively short and can be hit immediately is selected. In other words, in the first special figure variation pattern table, the variation pattern in which SP reach is executed is not selected. In this way, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches 50 times starting from the status "1", the status is switched to "2".

The status "2" is executed only for the number of times the special symbol is changed 99 times. That is, the status is "2" while the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is from 51 to 149 after the variation display of the special symbol is executed 50 times starting from the status "1". During this time, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In the second special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16, a variation pattern having a relatively long variation time of the special symbol is more likely to be selected than in the first special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Furthermore, a fluctuation pattern that can win a big hit may be selected through SP reach. In this way, after the status becomes "2", when the number of changes of the special symbol reaches 99 times, the status is switched to "3".

In the status "3", the number of changes of the special symbol is executed only once. That is, starting from the status "1", the variation display of the special symbol is executed 50 times, the variation display of the special symbol is executed 99 times in the status "2", and then the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is limited to the 150th time. The status is "3". At this time, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the third special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In the third special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17, a dedicated variation pattern for executing the mode change effect is selected. As shown in FIGS. 56 (A), (B), and (C), the mode change effect urges the player to change the effect mode, and will be described in detail later. In this way, after the status becomes "3", if the change display of the special symbol is performed only once, the status is switched to "1" again. After that, as described above, the status "1" ⇒ status "2" ⇒ status "3" is repeated. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, only in the normal gaming state, the status is set to one of the status "1", the status "2", and the status "3". In the short time state), the status is always set to "2".

As described above, in the normal game state of this embodiment, one set is set up until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches 150 times. And as shown in FIG. 20, in one set, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is from 1 to 50 times (in the status "1"), it does not become SP reach and can be an immediate hit. .. That is, the player is made to execute the game in which the special figure is held and the digestion is quick. After that, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is from 51 to 149 times (in status "2"), it may become SP reach, and the game seems to be in a general high accuracy time saving state (during ST). To let the player experience. Then, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches 150 times, the mode change effect is executed to make the player more aware of the change of the effect mode.

The mode change effect will be described with reference to FIG. 56. The mode change effect is a LOGO mode change effect executed in the LOGO mode as shown in FIG. 56 (A) and a soccer mode change effect executed in the soccer mode as shown in FIG. 56 (B). There is an effect and a baseball mode change effect executed in the baseball mode as shown in FIG. 56 (C).

As shown in FIG. 56A, in the LOGO mode change effect, the LOGO mode end image Fa indicating the characters "LOGO mode end" is displayed in the central portion of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50. Further, when the LOGO mode change effect is executed, the remaining number of times image NK indicating the characters "remaining 0 times" is displayed on the upper left portion of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50.

Here, the remaining number of times image NK indicates how many times the variable display of the special symbol is executed from the start of the status "1" to the end of the status "3". Therefore, for example, in the LOGO mode, immediately after the status "1" is started, as shown in FIG. 19A, "150 times remaining" is displayed on the upper left portion of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50. The remaining number of times image NK indicating the character of is displayed. After that, each time the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the number of times indicated by the remaining number of times image NK decreases by one. Then, when the variable display of the special symbol is executed 150 times after the status "1" is started, as shown in FIG. 56 (A), the display of the first liquid crystal display device 50 is accompanied by the LOGO mode change effect. In the upper left part of the screen 50a, the remaining number of times image NK indicating the characters "remaining 0 times" is displayed. In this way, by showing the remaining number of times image NK, the player can easily grasp how many times the effect mode currently being executed can be terminated when the variable display of the special symbol is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 56A, when the LOGO mode change effect is started, the first LOGO mode selection image MSa is displayed in the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7, and the cursor image KS is displayed. Is displayed. Therefore, the player presses the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42k to change the first LOGO mode selection image MSa to another first mode selection image MS (first soccer mode selection image MSb, first baseball). It is possible to switch to the mode selection image MSc).

Further, as shown in FIG. 56 (A), when the LOGO mode change effect is started, the remaining time image NZ showing the characters "10 seconds remaining" in the lower right of the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7. Is displayed. Remaining time The image NZ shows the remaining time until the selected effect mode is determined (determined). As described above, when the display of the setting switching image SQ is switched to the display of the mode selectable image MK, the remaining time image NZ indicating "remaining 5 seconds" (see FIGS. 21 (A), (B), and (C)) is displayed. Although it is displayed, when the mode change effect is executed, the remaining time image NZ indicating "10 seconds remaining" is displayed (see FIGS. 56 (A), (B), and (C)).

In this way, as shown in FIG. 56 (A), after 10 seconds have passed after the remaining time image NZ showing the characters "10 seconds remaining" is displayed, the remaining time image NZ showing the characters "0 seconds remaining" ( (Not shown) is displayed. At this time, the effect mode corresponding to the selected first mode selection image MS (first LOGO mode selection image MSa, first soccer mode selection image MSb, first baseball mode selection image MSc) is determined. .. As described above, in the present embodiment, only when the status is "3" (when the mode change effect is executed), the player is always urged to change the effect mode. As a result, it is possible to execute the game in an effect mode corresponding to the effect mode selected from the following variable effects.

By the way, it may be difficult for a player or the like who plays the pachinko gaming machine PY1 for the first time to grasp whether or not the change of the effect mode is urged during the execution of the LOGO mode change effect shown in FIG. 56 (A). .. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 56 (A), the effect image EFa extending from the LOGO mode end image Fa toward the periphery of the first LOGO mode selection image MSa is displayed. The display of the effect image EFa makes it easy for the player to understand that the first LOGO mode selection image MSa is being switched, that is, the effect mode is being switched.

Next, the soccer mode change effect shown in FIG. 56B will be described. As shown in FIG. 56B, in the soccer mode change effect, the soccer mode end image Fb indicating the characters “soccer mode end” is displayed in the central portion of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50. Further, when the soccer mode change effect is executed, the remaining number of times indicating the characters "0 remaining times" is displayed on the upper left portion of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, as in the case where the LOGO mode change effect is executed. Image NK is displayed. The remaining number of times image NK clearly shows that the soccer mode ends.

Further, as shown in FIG. 56B, when the soccer mode change effect is started, the first soccer mode selection image MSb is displayed in the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7, and the LOGO mode change effect is displayed. The remaining time image NZ indicating the characters "10 seconds remaining" is displayed in the lower right portion of the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7 as in the case of starting. The display of the remaining time image NZ clearly shows the time limit for switching from the soccer mode to another production mode. Further, when the soccer mode change effect is executed, the effect image EFb extending lightly from the soccer mode end image Fb toward the periphery of the first soccer mode selection image MSb is displayed. The effect image EFb clearly shows that the soccer mode can be changed.

Subsequently, the baseball mode change effect shown in FIG. 56 (C) will be described. As shown in FIG. 56 (C), in the baseball mode change effect, a baseball mode end image Fc indicating the characters "baseball mode end" is displayed in the central portion of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50. Further, when the baseball mode change effect is executed, the remaining number of times indicating the characters "0 times remaining" is displayed on the upper left portion of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, as in the case where the LOGO mode change effect is executed. Image NK is displayed. The remaining number of times image NK clearly shows that the baseball mode ends.

Further, as shown in FIG. 56 (C), when the baseball mode change effect is started, the first baseball mode selection image MSc is displayed in the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7, and the LOGO mode change effect is displayed. The remaining time image NZ indicating the characters "10 seconds remaining" is displayed in the lower right portion of the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7 as in the case of starting. The display of the remaining time image NZ clearly shows the time limit for switching from the baseball mode to another production mode. When the baseball mode change effect is executed, the effect image EFc extending from the baseball mode end image Fc toward the periphery of the first baseball mode selection image MSc is displayed. This effect image EFc clearly shows that the baseball mode can be changed.

Here, the relationship between the status and the production mode will be described. The status is switched according to the number of times the special symbol is changed, and is not switched even if the player presses the up or down button of the select button 42k. Therefore, unless the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is cut off (power cut), basically, according to the number of changes in the special symbol, status "1" ⇒ status "2" ⇒ status "3" ⇒ status "1" ⇒ Status "2" ⇒ status "3" ... will be repeated. On the other hand, in the effect mode, as described above, basically (except when the status is "3"), the player presses the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42k to perform an arbitrary timing. Can be switched with. Therefore, regardless of the statuses "1", "2", and "3", the player can set his / her favorite production mode from the logo mode, the soccer mode, and the baseball mode.

Next, the production example 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 57 and 58. In the production example 1, as a precondition, it is assumed that the game is in a normal gaming state, the status "1" is started, and the logo mode is set. In this case, as shown in FIG. 57 (A), on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, a character image Ka imitating "LOGO" and a background image showing the world view of "LOGO" are displayed. , The variable display of the effect symbol EZ is started. Further, on the upper left portion of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, the remaining number of times image NK indicating the characters "remaining 150 times" is displayed. This makes it possible for the player to know that the number of times the special symbol changes required until the logo mode ends is 150 times. A setting switching image SQ is displayed on the right side of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50. As a result, the player can start displaying the mode selectable image MK by pressing the upward button of the select button 42k, and can select the music by pressing the downward button of the select button 42k. It is possible to grasp that the display of the image GK is started.

On the other hand, in the left display area 7b of the second liquid crystal display device 7, the data image DA is displayed, and the total rotation speed image SK indicating "total rotation speed 119 times" is displayed. This allows the player to know how long he hasn't drawn the jackpot. Further, in the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7, the LOGO mode explanatory image SMa is displayed. This allows the player to know that the LOGO mode is currently selected. When the status is "1", a fluctuation pattern having a relatively short fluctuation time is selected by the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

Next, as shown in FIG. 57 (B), on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, the effect symbol EZ that has been variablely displayed is stopped and displayed in the loss mode "438". At this time, the remaining number of times image NK indicating the characters "remaining 149 times" is displayed on the upper left portion of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, and in the left display area 7b of the second liquid crystal display device 7. , The total rotation speed image SK showing "total rotation speed 120 times" is displayed.

After that, when the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol) indicating the loss is executed 49 times, as shown in FIG. 57 (C), the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50 shows the effect. The symbol EZ is stopped and displayed at "253", which is a loss mode. At this time, the remaining number of times image NK indicating the characters "100 times remaining" is displayed on the upper left portion of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, and the left display area 7b of the second liquid crystal display device 7 is displayed. In, the total rotation speed image SK showing "total rotation speed 169 times" is displayed.

Here, at the time shown in FIG. 57 (C), the variation display of the special symbol has been executed 50 times since the status "1" was started. Therefore, the status "1" is switched to the status "2". However, even if the status is switched, the production mode is not switched, so the logo mode remains.

Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (D), on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, the effect symbol EZ becomes “4 ↓ 4” which is the reach mode. At this time, the remaining number of times image NK indicating the characters "99 times remaining" is displayed on the upper left portion of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, and the left display area 7b of the second liquid crystal display device 7 is displayed. In, the total rotation speed image SK showing "total rotation speed 170 times" is displayed. When the status is "2", the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16 selects a fluctuation pattern having a relatively longer fluctuation time than the first fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. It has become.

Subsequently, when the reach evolves into the SP reach, as shown in FIG. 58 (A), on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, a battle image for LOGO in which the main character transformed into "LOGO" fights against the enemy character. SQa is displayed. At this time, a small effect symbol EZa is displayed as "4 ↓ 4" on the upper right portion of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50. Thus, when the status is "1" (from 1 to 50 fluctuations), the SP reach is not executed, but when the status is "2" (from 51 to 149 fluctuations), the SP reach is. It can be executed (see FIG. 20).

Then, after it is shown that the main character has been defeated by the enemy character in the SP reach, as shown in FIG. 58 (B), the effect symbol EZ is in a lost mode on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50. The stop display is displayed at "434". After that, when the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol) indicating the loss is executed 98 times, as shown in FIG. 58 (C), the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50 shows the effect. The symbol EZ is stopped and displayed at "581", which is a lost mode. At this time, the remaining number of times image NK indicating the characters "remaining 1 time" is displayed on the upper left portion of the display screen 50a of the 1st liquid crystal display device 50, and the left display area 7b of the 2nd liquid crystal display device 7 is displayed. In, the total rotation speed image SK showing "total rotation speed 268 times" is displayed.

Here, at the time shown in FIG. 58 (C), the variation display of the special symbol has been executed 149 times since the status "1" was started. Therefore, the status "2" is switched to the status "3". When the status is "3", a dedicated variation pattern for executing the mode change effect is selected from the third special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 58 (D), the LOGO mode change effect is executed. That is, on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, the LOGO mode end image Fa is displayed, and the effect image EFa extending lightly from the LOGO mode end image Fa toward the circumference of the first LOGO mode selection image MSa is displayed. The logo. This makes it possible to encourage the player to switch from the LOGO mode to another production mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 58 (D), the remaining number of times image NK indicating the characters "remaining 0 times" is displayed on the upper left portion of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50. With this remaining number of times image NK, it is possible to make the player more aware of the end of the LOGO mode. At this time, the remaining time image NZ indicating the characters "10 seconds remaining" is displayed in the lower right portion of the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7. With this remaining time image NZ, it is possible for the player to grasp the time limit at which the effect mode can be switched.

In this way, the player presses the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42k until "0 seconds remaining" is indicated in the remaining time image NZ, thereby selecting the first mode selection image MS and the second mode. The image MM can be switched. As a result, it is possible to play the game in an effect mode (soccer mode or baseball mode) different from the LOGO mode (from the time when the status "1" is started) from the next variable effect. However, even if the LOGO mode change effect is executed, the player can also play the game in the LOGO mode in the next variable effect without switching the effect mode. Since the status "3" is switched to the status "1" from the next fluctuation effect, it is possible to experience a series of games from the status "1" ⇒ status "2" ⇒ status "3" again.

As described above, according to the first production example, the status is switched from "1" ⇒ status "2" ⇒ status "3" while being set to the logo mode in the normal game state. That is, in the situation where the number of fluctuations is the status "1" from the 1st to the 50th, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is relatively short without becoming SP reach (a situation where it can be an immediate hit), the logo You can enjoy the mode. Subsequently, the status is "2" from the 51st to the 149th fluctuations. At this time, the SP reach may be reached, and the LOGO mode can be enjoyed in a situation where the fluctuation time of the special symbol is relatively longer than the status "1". Finally, when the number of fluctuations is the 150th rotation, the status is "3", and the end of the LOGO mode can be grasped by the LOGO mode change effect. In this way, the player can simulate the LOGO mode during ST of the pachinko gaming machine sold by the applicant in the past when the number of fluctuations is from the first rotation to the 150th rotation, even though the player is in the normal gaming state. It is possible to play a game.

Next, an effect example 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 59 and 60. In the second production example, as a precondition, in a normal gaming state, in a situation where the change display of the special symbol is executed 50 times after the status "1" is started (that is, in a situation where the status is switched to "2"). ) And the situation is set to LOGO mode. Further, it is assumed that the seventh music is output from the speaker 610 as music for directing. In this situation, after the 50th variation display of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. 59 (A), on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, the effect symbol EZ is stopped at "253" which is a loss mode. Is displayed.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 59 (A), even while the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed in the loss mode "253", the setting switching image is displayed on the right side of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50. SQ is displayed. Therefore, at this time (when the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed), when the player presses the upward button of the select button 42k, as shown in FIG. 59 (B), the first liquid crystal display device 50 On the right side of the display screen 50a, the mode selectable image MK is displayed and the second LOGO mode selection image MMa is displayed. Further, in the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7, the first LOGO mode selection image MSa is displayed, and the remaining time image NZ indicating "remaining 5 seconds" is displayed.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 59 (B), it is possible to display the mode selectable image MK and start the selection of the effect mode even during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ. That is, since the selection of the effect mode can be started not only during the variable display of the effect symbol EZ but also during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ, the player can select the effect mode at any timing during the variable effect. It is possible to get started.

Here, the mode selectable image MK will be described in detail based on FIG. 59 (B). As shown in FIG. 59B, in the mode selectable image MK, the portion of the rectangular frame except for the characters “mode selection” and the second LOGO mode selection image MMa is a transparent portion MKa. The transparent portion MKa is an image having transparency (an image that can be seen through), and is a portion that makes the image displayed superimposed underneath visible.

In the present embodiment, the effect symbol EZ can be stopped and displayed via a variable display (on the back side of the paper surface of FIG. 59 (B)) under the mode selectable image MK. In other words, the mode selectable image MK can be overlaid on the effect symbol EZ when it is displayed. Therefore, if the mode selectable image MK makes the image displayed on the bottom completely invisible, the visibility of the effect symbol EZ will be hindered.

Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 59 (B), even if a part of the effect symbol EZ (the right portion of “3”) that is stopped and displayed overlaps under the transparent portion MKa, the transparent portion MKa Is a transparent image, so that a part of the overlapping effect symbols EZ can be visually recognized. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a part of the effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed becomes difficult to see due to the mode selectable image MK. As described above, the mode selectable image MK is provided with the transparent portion MKa, but as shown in FIG. 22B, the standby image ST is also provided with the transparent portion MKa.

Here, as shown in FIG. 59 (B), the player presses the upward button of the select button 42k while the effect symbol EZ is stopped and the mode selectable image MK is displayed. Let's say you did. In this case, as shown in FIG. 59 (C), even during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ, the display of the second soccer mode selection image MMb is turned off on the right side of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50. At the same time, the display is switched to the display of the first soccer mode selection image MSb in the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7. In this way, it is possible for the player to select (switch) the effect mode not only during the variable display of the effect symbol EZ but also during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ. From the timing of switching between the display of the first soccer mode selection image MSb and the display of the second soccer mode selection image MMb, the remaining time image NZ indicating "remaining 5 seconds" is displayed as shown in FIG. 59 (C). Then, a 5-second countdown until the soccer mode is determined is started.

After the stop display of the effect symbol EZ shown in FIG. 59 (C) is completed, a new variation effect is started. Then, it is assumed that 5 seconds have elapsed since the remaining time image NZ indicating "remaining 5 seconds" is displayed. That is, for 5 seconds, the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42k is not pressed, and the first soccer mode selection image MSb and the second soccer mode selection image MMb remain displayed. In this case, after the remaining time image NZ (see FIG. 22 (A)) indicating “remaining 0 seconds” is displayed, the standby state is set as shown in FIG. 59 (D). That is, on the right side of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, the second soccer mode selection image MMb is displayed superimposed on the standby image ST, and on the lower part of the display screen 7a of the second liquid crystal display device 7. The mode change suggestion image MH is displayed. In this way, it is possible for the player to understand that the next variable effect is switched to the soccer mode effect mode.

After that, when the next variation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 60 (A), on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, a character image Kb imitating a character who is a soccer player and a world view of soccer are displayed. A background image indicating is displayed. Further, a soccer mode explanation image SMb is displayed on the lower right of the display screen 7a of the second liquid crystal display device 7. In this way, it is possible for the player to grasp that the production mode corresponding to the soccer mode has been switched.

Then, it is assumed that the effect symbol EZ shown in FIG. 60 (A) is stopped and displayed in the lost mode of "434" as shown in FIG. 60 (B) after the variable display. At this time (when the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed), when the player presses the downward button of the select button 42k, as shown in FIG. 60 (C), the player is not concerned with the stop display of the effect symbol EZ. Instead, the music selectable image GK is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, and the selected music image GS indicating "7. 7th music" is displayed. In the production example 2, the seventh music is output as the production music from the speaker 610 until the time point shown in FIG. 60 (C).

In this way, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 60 (C), it is possible to display the music selectable image GK and start the music selection even while the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed. That is, since the selection of the music can be started not only during the variable display of the production symbol EZ but also during the stop display of the production symbol EZ, the player is made to start the selection of the music at any timing during the variable production. It is possible.

Further, as shown in FIG. 60 (C), the music selectable image GK is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50 so as not to overlap with the stopped display effect symbol EZ. .. Therefore, even if the music selectable image GK is newly displayed during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the effect symbol EZ from being hindered.

Here, as shown in FIG. 60 (C), the player presses the upward button of the select button 42k while the effect symbol EZ is being stopped and the music selectable image GK is displayed. Let's say you did. In this case, as shown in FIG. 60 (D), even during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ, the selection indicating "8. 8th music" is selected at the lower right of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50. The display switches to the music image GS display. Further, at this time, the music output from the speaker 610 is switched from the seventh music to the eighth music. In this way, it is possible for the player to select (switch) a song and change the actually output song not only during the variable display of the effect symbol EZ but also during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ. .. Therefore, it is possible for the player to immediately listen to his / her favorite music at any timing during the variable production.

In the present embodiment, when the music selectable image GK is displayed and neither the upward button nor the downward button of the select button 42k is pressed for a predetermined time (5 seconds), the music is no longer pressed. It is determined that the selection is not performed, and the music selectable image GK and the selected music image GS are hidden. That is, the display of the music selectable image GK is switched to the display of the setting switching image SQ, and the music cannot be selected.

Next, the meaning of the data image DA (see FIGS. 19A, 19B, 19C) displayed in the left display area 7b of the second liquid crystal display device 7 will be described. In the present embodiment, the data image DA is always displayed even during the execution of the variable effect or the customer waiting effect. Therefore, by displaying the data image DA, the number of times the probability variation jackpot was won for 3 days, the number of times the normal jackpot was won for 3 days, the probability of today's jackpot, and the total number of rotations (hereinafter also referred to as "data display information"). ) Can be easily grasped.

Therefore, it can be said that the data image DA of the present embodiment generally has a function equivalent to that of a data counter arranged above the pachinko gaming machine. However, when trying to grasp the data display information (game information) by the data counter, if a large decorative body or a large frame movable body is provided on the upper part of the pachinko game machine, the data counter is sent from the player during the game. There is a problem that it is difficult to see. In addition, since it is necessary for the player to turn his / her eyes greatly upward, there is also a problem that the player who is playing the game loses his / her concentration.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to deal with the above problem, the data image DA is displayed in the area overlapping the game area 6 in the front-rear direction (display screen 7a of the second liquid crystal display device 7). This makes it possible to grasp the data display information more easily than when the data display information is grasped by the data counter. In particular, since it is not necessary to turn the line of sight significantly upward, it is possible to continue the game without losing concentration on the game in the middle.

The data image DA shows not only the number of times the probabilistic jackpot was won today, but also the number of times the probabilistic jackpot was won one day ago and the number of times the probabilistic jackpot was won two days ago. Similarly, not only the number of times the regular jackpot was won today, but also the number of times the regular jackpot was won one day ago and the number of times the regular jackpot was won two days ago are shown. In this way, it is possible for the player to grasp the number of times the jackpot was won in the past one day or more ago, separately for each type of jackpot.

By the way, in order to display the data image DA, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, the data display information (the number of times the probability variation jackpot is won for 3 days, the number of times the normal jackpot is won for 3 days, and today's jackpot probability , Total number of revolutions) must be memorized. This is because the pachinko gaming machine cannot input data display information from the outside (data counter, hall computer, etc.).

Here, since the data display information includes the number of times the probability variation jackpot is won for 3 days and the number of times the normal jackpot is won for 3 days, this information is stored even when the power is cut off. You need to keep it. Conventionally, just before the power is cut off, the game information based on the result of the game (such as the number of times the jackpot is won) is moved to a predetermined storage area of the volatile memory, and the game information is held by using the backup power supply. .. Then, there is a method of reading the game information stored in a predetermined storage area of the volatile memory when the power is restored. With this conventional method, the number of times the probability variation jackpot is won and the number of times the normal jackpot is won are memorized even at the time of power failure, and the probability variation jackpot image BI and the normal jackpot image RE can be displayed. Become.

However, in the above-mentioned conventional method, if an unexpected power failure occurs, it may not be possible to deal with it. That is, the voltage of the power supply supplied to the effect control microcomputer 121 does not gradually decrease as in the case of a normal power interruption, and the voltage of the power supply may decrease significantly (instantaneous power failure) momentarily. In that case, before the power is completely cut off, the game information cannot be transferred to the predetermined storage area of the volatile memory in time, and the game information is erased.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the FRAM 125 is mounted on the effect control board 120. The FRAM 125 is a ferroelectric memory that uses a ferroelectric thin film as a capacitor for data retention, and has both non-volatile and random access functions that can retain stored information even when power is not supplied. doing. Therefore, in this embodiment, the FRAM 125 stores the number of times the probability variation jackpot is won for 3 days, the number of times the normal jackpot is won for 3 days, today's jackpot probability, and the total number of rotations (data display information). Therefore, the data display information stored in the FRAM 125 can be retained even when an unexpected power failure occurs such as a momentary power failure. As a result, in the data image DA, it is possible to reliably show the number of times the probability variation jackpot is won for 3 days, the number of times the normal jackpot is won for 3 days, the probability of today's jackpot, and the total number of rotations.

Further, in the present embodiment, each time the variation display of the special symbol is executed (every time the variation effect is executed), the effect control microcomputer 121 wins the probability variation jackpot, the number of times the normal jackpot is won, and the total number of rotations. (Information on the number of fluctuations of the special symbol) is stored in the FRAM 125. That is, during the game, the FRAM 125 is frequently accessed. Therefore, even if an unexpected power failure occurs during the game, when the power is restored, the probability variation jackpot count image BI, the normal jackpot count image RE, and the jackpot probability image OO are continued from the data image DA shown before the power failure. , The total rotation speed image SK can be displayed correctly. In short, for example, when the FRAM 125 is accessed every time the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is executed 10 times, or when the FRAM 125 is accessed at predetermined fixed time intervals, it is displayed when the power is restored and when the power is cut off. It may not be possible to display the data display information so that it continues correctly. However, by accessing the FRAM 125 every time the variable display of the special symbol is executed as in the present embodiment, it is possible to display the data display information displayed at the time of power failure so as to continue correctly.

As described above, in the present embodiment, since the writing process (storage processing) to the FRAM 125 is performed every time the variable display of the special symbol is executed, the writing process is frequently performed. Therefore, in this embodiment, among the non-volatile memories, the FRAM 125 (ferroelectric memory), which has a fast writing process and a large maximum number of writings, is used. By using this FRAM 125, it is possible to smoothly execute the writing process and improve the durability.

That is, in the writing process, the EEPROM and FLASH require the erasing process, whereas the FRAM 125 does not require the erasing process and performs overwriting, so that there is an advantage that the writing process is high speed. Further, since the EEPROM and FLASH need to be boosted inside the memory, the power consumption is large, while the FRAM 125 does not need to be boosted, so the power consumption is small. Therefore, the maximum number of writes is substantially infinite (about 10 trillion times), and there is an advantage that the durability is high. In addition, since EEPROM and FLASH have a slow write process, there is a possibility that the data immediately before the momentary power failure (instantaneous interruption) cannot be stored. On the other hand, with FRAM125, the write process is fast, so that immediately before the power supply momentary power failure. Data can be reliably stored (saved). As a result, there is also an advantage that it is possible to sufficiently cope with an unexpected power failure (instantaneous power failure).

Here, in the present embodiment, in the data image DA, it is necessary to update and display the data display information. For example, in the probability change jackpot image BI, the number of times the probability change jackpot was won today, the number of times the probability change jackpot was won one day ago, and the number of times the probability change jackpot was won two days ago are shown. Need to update this information. Specifically, the number of times the probability change jackpot was won today is shifted to the number of times the probability change jackpot was won one day ago, and the number of times the probability change jackpot was won one day ago is shifted to the number of times the probability change jackpot was won two days ago. Therefore, it is necessary to clear the number of times the probability change jackpot was won two days ago. In addition, it is necessary to reset the number of times the probability change jackpot was won to "0 times" today.

Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, a real-time clock (RTC) 126 is mounted on the effect control board 120. The RTC126 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 126 can be operated by supplying backup power from the backup power supply circuit 192 when the power is cut off. Therefore, the RTC126 can measure the current date and time even when the power is cut off.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when it is measured by the RTC 126 that it is 5 am (reference time), the effect control microcomputer 121 updates the data display information stored in the FRAM 125. .. As a result, after 5 am, the data image DA indicating the updated data display information can be displayed in the left display area 7b of the second liquid crystal display device 7. That is, in the probability change jackpot image BI, the number of times the probability change jackpot was won is shown in a reset state as "0 times", and the number of times the probability change jackpot was won today is changed one day before by 5 am. It is shown as the number of times the jackpot was won, and the number of times the probability change jackpot was won one day before 5 am is shown as the number of times the probability change jackpot was won two days ago.

In addition, in the normal jackpot count image RE, the number of times the probability variable jackpot was won today is shown in a reset state as "0 times", and the number of times the normal jackpot was won today by 5 am is the normal jackpot one day before. It is shown as the number of times the player has won the regular jackpot, and the number of times the player has won the regular jackpot one day before 5 am is shown as the number of times the player has won the regular jackpot two days ago. Further, in the jackpot probability image OO, it is shown in a reset state as the jackpot probability "0/0". Further, in the total rotation speed image SK, it is shown in a reset state as the total rotation speed "0 times". As described above, in the data image DA displayed in the left display area 7b of the second liquid crystal display device 7, it is possible for the player to correctly grasp the data display information even if the date is straddled.

By the way, at 5 am, there may be a situation where the power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. That is, there may be a situation in which the power is turned off before 5 am and the power is turned on (when the power is turned on again after the power is turned off) after 5 am. In this situation, since the effect CPU 122 of the effect control microcomputer 121 is not operating at 5 am, the data display information stored in the FRAM 125 cannot be updated. As a result, the data display information may not be updated correctly even though the dates are crossed.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the above problems are dealt with as follows. The effect control microcomputer 121 stores the current time information (for example, information indicating 6:05) measured by the RTC 126 in the FRAM 125 every 10 minutes (predetermined time) after the power is turned on. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 grasps the current time information (at the time of power recovery) by the RTC 126 when the power is turned on. Then, when the power is turned on, it is determined whether or not the current time information is after 5 am. When it is determined that it is after 5:00 am, it is determined whether or not the latest time information among the time information stored in the FRAM 125 is before 5:00 am. At this time, if the latest time information is before 5:00 am, the effect control microcomputer 121 updates the data display information stored in the FRAM 125 when the power is turned on. In this way, even if the power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 at 5 am, the data display information is updated when the power is turned on after 5 am. As a result, when the date is crossed, the data image DA can correctly show the updated data display information.

7. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 101 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 43. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided on the game control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 24 from the game ROM 103.

As shown in FIG. 24, in the main control main process, first, the power-on process described later is executed (S001). The power-on process (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104. The initial value of the counter is "0", and the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF". Here, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the status is set to "1" (status "1") and the value of the fluctuation number counter is set to "50" in the initial setting at the time of shipment from the factory. The fluctuation number counter is provided in the gaming RAM 104, and counts the number of fluctuations of the remaining special symbols until the next status is entered.

Following the power-on processing (S001), the interrupt is disabled (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing is executed (S003). In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 12 are added by 1 and updated. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interrupt is enabled (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003). The value update process is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Power-on processing] As shown in FIG. 25, in the power-on processing (S001), first, in the game control microcomputer 101, whether or not the RAM clear switch 191 is ON and the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON. Is determined (S010). That is, it is determined whether or not the operation for shifting to the setting change mode is performed (the setting key is rotated to the ON position and the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed when the power is turned on). If the determination result in step S010 is YES, the setting change mode process is executed (S011).

In the setting change mode processing (S011), the processing for changing the setting value (setting value information set in the game RAM 104) each time the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed while shifting to the setting change mode. Is. In the setting change mode processing (S011), the selected setting value (any of "1" to "6") is displayed in the rightmost display area of the four display areas of the 7-segment display 300. Will be done. In the setting change mode processing, when the setting key cylinder switch 180a is turned off, the selected setting value (setting value information) is confirmed, the setting change mode ends, and the process proceeds to step S012.

If the determination result in step S010 is NO, the process proceeds to step S013, and it is determined whether or not the set value information is stored in the gaming RAM 104 (S013). As described above, at the time of factory shipment of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the set value information is not stored in the gaming RAM 104. If the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has never shifted to the setting change mode, the setting value information is not stored in the gaming RAM 104. If it is determined in step S013 that the set value information is not stored (NO in S013), error mode processing is executed (S014).

In the error mode processing (S014), the character "E" is displayed in the rightmost display area of the four display areas of the 7-segment display 300. This indicates to the employees of the amusement park that they are in error mode. The error mode processing (S014) continues until the power is turned off. Therefore, when the employee in the game hall shifts to the error mode, the game cannot be put into a playable state unless the power is turned off and then turned on again to shift to the setting change mode.

If the determination result in step S013 is YES, the process proceeds to step S015, and it is determined whether or not the setting key cylinder switch 180a is OFF although the RAM clear switch 191 is ON (S015). If the determination result in step S015 is YES, the process proceeds to step S012 in order to execute RAM clear (clearing the information stored in the game RAM 104).

If the determination result in step S015 is NO, the process proceeds to step S016, and it is determined whether or not the setting key cylinder switch 180a is ON although the RAM clear switch 191 is OFF (S016). If the determination result in step S016 is YES, the set value confirmation mode process is executed (S017). In the set value confirmation mode processing (S017), the mode is shifted to the set value confirmation mode, and the selected set value (any of "1" to "6") is the four display areas of the 7-segment display 300. It is displayed in the rightmost display area. However, in the set value confirmation mode, unlike the setting change mode, the set value is not changed even if the RAM clear switch 191 is pressed. When the setting key cylinder switch 180a is turned off in the set value confirmation mode processing (S107), the set value confirmation mode ends and the process proceeds to step S018.

If the determination result in step S016 is NO, the RAM clear switch 191 is OFF and the setting key cylinder switch 180a is OFF, and the process proceeds to step S018. In step S018, it is determined whether or not the gaming RAM 104 is normal. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the checksum of the game RAM 104 at the time of turning on the power and the checksum of the game RAM 104 stored (stored) at the time of power failure match. If it is determined that the chuck sums do not match (NO in S018), it is determined that the gaming RAM 104 is abnormal, and the process proceeds to step S012. On the other hand, if it is determined that the checksums match (YES in S018), it is determined that the gaming RAM 104 is normal, and the process proceeds to step S021.

In step S012, a RAM clearing process for clearing the information stored in the gaming RAM 104 is executed. That is, the information, status, flag, etc. related to the game stored in the game RAM 104 are cleared. However, in the RAM clear processing (S012), the set value information stored in the game RAM 104 is not cleared. After step S012, turn on the RAM clear flag (S019). The RAM clear flag is a flag indicating that RAM clear has been executed when the power is turned on. Following step S019, in step S020, the status is set to "2" (status "2"), and the process proceeds to step S021. In this way, in this embodiment, when the RAM is cleared, the status is set to "2" instead of the status "1".

In step S021, the game control microcomputer 101 finishes this process by performing, for example, the setting of the game CPU 102, the setting of SIO, PIO, and CTC (circuit for managing the interrupt time) as other processes.

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

In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (first start port sensor 11a, second start port sensor 12a, gate sensor 13a, grand prize) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The detection signal detected by the mouth sensor 14a, the general winning mouth sensor 10a, etc. (see FIG. 9) is read and stored (set) in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 as prize ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. 24. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 12 includes the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other periods (main side timer interrupt processing (S005). After the end of), the period until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started) is performed.

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the sensor detection process (S104), the normal operation process (S105), the special operation process (S106), and the specific area sensor detection process (S107), which will be described later, are executed. Then, the base display process (S108) is executed. In the base display process (S108), the base (ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of launched balls) is calculated, and the leftmost display area and the second from the left among the four display areas of the 7-segment display 300 are calculated. This is a process for indicating the base with two digits depending on the display area of.

After that, other processing (S109) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S109), the second special figure holding indicator 83b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 described later, or based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 described later. The first special figure holding indicator 83a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number thereof. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 24), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a ( S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S201), the gate passing process described later is performed (S202). On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S201), the game passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 12, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 12a (S203). If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 12 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 12 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 Whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the gaming RAM 104) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number). Is determined (S204). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S207, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than "4" (in S204). NO), special figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S205).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process is performed (S206). In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation. The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 12 (A) is acquired), and the acquired random number value is used as the current special figure in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b. 2 Stored in the storage area of the second special figure reserved storage unit 105b according to the number of reserved balls.

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 11, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 11a (S207). If the game ball does not win in the first starting port 11 (NO in S207), the process ends, but if the game ball wins in the first starting port 11 (YES in S207), special figure 1 is suspended. Whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the gaming RAM 104) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number). Judge (S208). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches "4" (YES in S208), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than "4" (NO in S208). ), Add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 (S209).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210) is performed to complete this process. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) are the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206). , Acquire the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random number value group shown in FIG. 12A), and obtain the acquired random number values. It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a according to the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 28, in the gate passing process (S202), in the gate passing process (S202), a counter that counts the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal symbol holdings, specifically, the number of normal symbol holdings provided in the gaming RAM 104). (Value of) is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S302), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process is performed (S303). In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H, see FIG. 12B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106 of the gaming RAM 104. Of these, it is stored in the storage area according to the current number of reserved balls for ordinary symbols.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 101 performs normal operation processing (S105) after sensor detection processing (S104) (see FIG. 26). As shown in FIG. 29, in the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 12D is in operation (S401). If the electric chew 12D is not in operation (NO in S401), then it is determined whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is in progress (S402). If the normal symbol is not displayed as stopped (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S403). Unless the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed (NO in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not "0" in step S404 (NO in S404), the collision detection process is performed (S405). In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106 is read out, and based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 14 (B). Judge whether it is a hit or not. Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal symbol stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the game RAM 104 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "lost", the data corresponding to the "normal figure lost symbol" is set, and if it is "hit", the data corresponding to the "normal hit symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol variation time determination process (S407), referring to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 14 (C), if the game state is a time saving state, the normal symbol variation time is 1 second. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of normally symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the storage corresponding to the fourth hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 is performed. Clear the area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order in which it was held. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 starts the variation display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, a command for starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set in order to notify the effect control board 120 of the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol.

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped at the display result (normal hit symbol or normal lost symbol) according to the judgment result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, the normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the fluctuation stop of the normal symbol is set on the effect control board 120 (S413), and the stop time of the normal symbol is set (S414) to end this process.

If the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S414 has elapsed (S415), and the process has elapsed. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data of the normal hit symbol is set (S416), and if it is not the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is not a hit). (NO in S416)), this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is a hit (YES in S416)), the open pattern of the electric chew 12D is set (S417). Specifically, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern in the time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 18) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. On the other hand, in the non-time saving state, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL1 in FIG. 18) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 12D. Then, the electric chew 12D is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

Further, if the electric chew 12D is operating in step S401 described above (YES in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 12D has elapsed (S419), and if not. Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 12D is terminated (S420).

[Special operation processing] The game control microcomputer 101 performs special operation processing (S106) following normal operation processing (S105) (see FIG. 26). As shown in FIG. 30, in the special operation process (S106), the process related to the special figure display 81 and the grand prize device 14D is divided into four stages, and "special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is set in each stage. Is assigned. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 101 performs the special symbol standby process (S1302), and the "special operation status" is "2". In the case (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), the special symbol change processing (S1304) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "3" (NO in both S1301 and S1303, YES in S1305). , The special symbol determination process (S1306) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "4" (all of S1301, S1303, S1305 are NO), the special electric accessory process (S1307) is performed. The special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol standby process (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 12 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is "0". Is determined (S1401). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning the second starting port 12, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 11 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is "0" (S1407). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 11, the customer It is determined whether or not the wait flag is ON (S1415). If it is ON (YES in S1415), this process is completed, and if it is not ON (NO in S1415), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1416), and the customer waiting flag is turned ON (S1416). S1417), this process is completed.

When the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not "0" in step S1401 (NO in S1401), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 12 (holding information in special figure 2). ) Is one or more, the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the first reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b is performed. Clear the storage area corresponding to (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), and proceeds to step S1420. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no hold information in Special Figure 2, but the number When there is one or more memories (holding information of special figure 1) of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the 1 starting port 11, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) and the special figure, which will be described later, are used. 1 Perform the variation pattern selection process (S1409). After that, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1411). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), and proceeds to step S1420. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408). Information and fluctuation pattern information (information including fluctuation time information) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) are included.

When the process proceeds to step S1420, the status setting process described later is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1413. In step S1413, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON, and if it is ON, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1414), and the process is completed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold.

[Status Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the status setting process (S1420), the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is ON. If the RAM clear flag is ON (YES in S1421), the status is set to "2" (status "2") (S1422), and this process ends. In this way, if the RAM clear flag is ON based on the fact that the RAM is cleared when the power is turned on, the status is fixed to "2".

On the other hand, if the RAM clear flag is not ON (NO in S1421), then it is determined whether or not the status is "1" (S1423). If the status is "1" (YES in S1423), the value of the fluctuation counter is decremented by "1" (S1424). As described above, the fluctuation count counter counts the number of fluctuations of the remaining special symbols until the status shifts to the next status. After step S1424, it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation counter is "0" (S1425). If it is not "0" (NO in S1425), it is not the timing to move to the next status, so this process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the fluctuation counter is "0" (YES in S1425), the status is set to "2" (status "2") (S1426). Then, "99" is set in the value of the fluctuation count counter (S1427), and this process is completed.

If the determination result in step S1423 is NO, the process proceeds to step S1428. In step S1428, it is determined whether or not the status is “2”. If the status is "2" (YES in S1428), the value of the fluctuation counter is decremented by "1" (S1429). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation count counter is "0" (S1430). If it is not "0" (NO in S1430), it is not the timing to move to the next status, so this process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the fluctuation counter is "0" (YES in S1430), the status is set to "3" (status "3") (S1431). Then, "1" is set in the value of the fluctuation count counter (S1432), and this process is completed.

If the determination result in step S1428 is NO, the status is set to "3", and the process proceeds to step S1433. In step S1433, the value of the fluctuation counter is decremented by "1". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation count counter is "0" (S1434). If it is not "0" (NO in S1430), this process ends. However, when the step "3" is set, the value of the fluctuation count counter is set only to "1", so that it is not substantially determined as NO in step S1434. In step S1434, if the value of the fluctuation counter is "0" (YES in S1434), the status is set to "1" (status "1") (S1435). Then, "50" is set in the value of the fluctuation count counter (S1436), and this process is completed.

As described above, when the status is started from the status "1" by the status setting process (S1420), the status shifts to the status "2" when the variation display of the special symbol is executed 50 times. Next, when the variable display of the special symbol is executed 99 times, the status shifts to "3". Subsequently, when the variable display of the special symbol is executed once, the status shifts to "1". In this way, the status "1" ⇒ status "2" ⇒ status "3" ⇒ status "1" ... is repeated. On the other hand, when the RAM is cleared when the power is turned on, the status is fixed to "2" from the jackpot game to the normal game state through the time saving state as described later.

[Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process)] Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1402) and Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1408) are based on FIG. 33 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 33, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read out as the determination value (S1501). ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), the first storage area (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first storage area of the second special figure reservation) of the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b of the gaming RAM 104 is set. Read the stored jackpot random number counter value. Further, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), it is stored in the first storage area (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold) of the first special figure hold storage unit 105a of the gaming RAM 104. Read the jackpot random number counter value.

Next, from the jackpot determination tables shown in FIGS. 13A to 13F, one jackpot determination table is set based on the set value information (set value) stored in the game RAM 104 (S1502). ). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1503). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), whether or not it is a big hit is determined based on the table for the non-high probability state among the set jackpot judgment tables. Judge (S1504). On the other hand, if it is a high-probability state (YES in S1503), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the table for the high-probability state among the set jackpot determination tables (S1505).

If the result of the jackpot judgment (S1504, S1505) is "big hit", the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out, and the hit type is determined based on the hit type judgment table shown in FIG. (S1506). After determining the hit type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and the special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the hit type is set in the hit type buffer provided in the game RAM 104. (S1508), this process is completed. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is "missing", the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the losing symbol is set (S1508), and this process is completed.

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1403) and Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1409) have the same processing flow. This will be collectively described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 37. As shown in FIG. 34, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), first, it is determined whether or not the status is “1” (S1601). If the status is "1" (YES in S1601), the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15 is referred to (S1602).

Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1603). If it is ON (YES in S1603), refer to the non-time saving state medium jackpot table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot in the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15), and the fluctuation pattern random number counter. A variation pattern is selected based on the value (value of label-TRND-T1) (S1604). As shown in FIG. 15, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined.

In the variable effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, dohazure, normal reach, SP (super reach), and mode change effect can be executed. Dohazure is a variable effect in which the combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 is stopped and displayed at different stitches (for example, "458"). The normal reach is a variable effect in which the remaining one effect symbol that continues to be displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed without the development effect being executed after the above-mentioned reach is formed. The SP reach is a variation effect in which the development effect is executed after the above-mentioned reach is formed, and the variation time after the reach is longer than that of the normal reach.

In SP reach, the distribution rate of various fluctuation patterns is set so that the winning expectation (expectation for big hit winning) is higher than the normal reach. Therefore, the player can grasp that the winning expectation is higher than the normal reach by looking at the SP reach with a long fluctuation time. However, as shown in FIG. 15, in the first special figure variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern indicating the execution of SP reach is not selected. That is, when the jackpot is won, only the fluctuation pattern indicating the winning (immediate hit) from the normal reach to the jackpot is selected.

In step S1603 shown in FIG. 34, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1603), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is the reach establishment random number value (S1605). When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1605), that is, in the case of the loss with reach, the loss table with reach during the non-time saving state (the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15). Of these, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state and the part corresponding to the loss with reach (S1606).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1605), that is, in the case of the loss without reach, the loss table without reach during the non-time saving state (the first special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15). Of these, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state and the portion corresponding to the loss without reach (S1607). At the time of this loss without reach, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. (See FIG. 15). Also in the second special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table (see FIG. 16) and the third special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table (see FIG. 17), which will be described later, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works at the time of loss without reach. It has become like.

If it is determined in step S1601 that the status is not "1" (NO in S1601), the process proceeds to step S1608 shown in FIG. 35. In step S1608, it is determined whether or not the status is "2". If the status is "2" (YES in S1608), the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16 is referred to (S1609). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) (S1610). If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1610), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1611). If it is ON (YES in S1611), refer to the non-time saving state medium jackpot table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot in the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16), and the fluctuation pattern random number counter. Select a variation pattern based on the value (S1612).

Further, in step S1611, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1611), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (S1613). As shown in FIG. 14A, the reach establishment random number values are "0" to "13" in the non-time saving state and "0" to "5" in the time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach when lost than the non-time-saving state. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time saving state.

When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1613), that is, in the case of the loss with reach, the loss table with reach during the non-time saving state (the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16). Of these, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state and the part corresponding to the loss with reach (S1614).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1613), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the loss table without reach during the non-time saving state (second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16). Of these, the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the loss without reach) is referred to, and the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1615).

Further, in step S1610, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the time saving state (YES in S1610), as shown in FIG. 16, the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table to be referred to is set to the table in the time saving state (FIG. 16). Processing (S1616 to S1620) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1611 to S1615 above, except that the part corresponding to the time saving state in the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in the above is set.

That is, if it is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the jackpot in the time saving state of FIG. 16 (S1617). If there is a loss with reach, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach during the time saving state in FIG. 16 (S1619). Further, in the case of loss without reach, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss without reach during the time saving state of FIG. 16 (S1620).

In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table during the time reduction state (the part corresponding to the time reduction state in the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16), the shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of loss without reach It works when the function is the number of reserved balls "2" to "4". That is, the shortening variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. Further, the fluctuation time as the shortened fluctuation is shorter in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state is a table in which the fluctuation time is shorter than that of the second special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state.

If it is determined in step S1608 shown in FIG. 35 that the status is not "2" (NO in S1608), the status is set to "3", and the process proceeds to step S1621 shown in FIG. 37. In step S1621, the third special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17 is referred to. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1622). If it is ON (YES in S1622), refer to the non-time saving state medium jackpot table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot in the third special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17), and the fluctuation pattern random number counter. Select a variation pattern based on the value (S1623).

Further, in step S1622, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1622), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (S1624). When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1624), that is, in the case of the loss with reach, the loss table with reach during the non-time saving state (the third special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17). Of these, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state and the part corresponding to the loss with reach (S1625).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1624), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the loss table without reach during the non-time saving state (the third special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17). Of these, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state and the portion corresponding to the loss without reach (S1626). Here, as shown in FIG. 17, in the third special figure variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern indicating the execution of the mode change effect is always selected.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 34, the selected variation pattern is set (S1627), and the present process is completed. The fluctuation pattern information set in step S1627 is included in the fluctuation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1302), and is transmitted to the effect control board 120 by the output process (S101).

[Process during special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 38, in the special symbol change process (S1304), first, the change time of the special symbol (the change time determined according to the change pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 15). -Refer to FIG. 17) is determined (S1801). If it has not passed (NO in S1801), this process ends immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1801), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1802), and the special operation status is set to "3" (S1803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at the symbol (big hit symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1804), this process is terminated.

[Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 39, in the special symbol determination process (S1306), first, the stop time of the special symbol (stop time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIGS. 15 to 15 to FIG. 17) is determined (S1901). If it has not passed (NO in S1901), this process ends immediately. As a result, the stop display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the game state management process described later is performed (S1902).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1903). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1903), an opening pattern (see FIG. 11 for details) according to the type of jackpot won is set (S1904). At this time, the value of the round counter that counts the number of unit opening games (round games) executed during the jackpot game is set to the number of rounds according to the type of winning jackpot. It should be noted that the set of open patterns (set of data according to the open pattern) may be performed for each round.

The game control microcomputer 101 performs a game state reset process following step S1904 (S1905). In the game state reset process (S1905), first, if the probability change flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF, and if the time reduction flag is ON, it is turned OFF. That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a non-high probability state and a non-time saving state. Then, the RAM clear flag is turned off (S1906). As a result, even if the RAM clear flag is turned on by clearing the RAM when the power is turned on, the RAM clear flag is turned off when the first jackpot game is started. After that, in order to start the jackpot game, the jackpot opening command is set (S1907) and the jackpot game opening is started (S1908). Then, the special operation status is set to "4" (S1909), and this process is completed.

If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1903 (NO in S1903), the jackpot game will not start, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1910), and this process ends.

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 40, in the game state management process (S1902), first, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2002), and whether the value of the probability variation counter is "0" or not. Judge (S2003). If it is "0" (YES in S2003), the probability change flag is turned off (S2004), and the process proceeds to step S2005. If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2005.

In step S2005, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON. If it is ON (YES in S2005), the value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S2006), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0". (S2007). If it is "0" (YES in S2007), the time saving flag is turned off (S2008), and the process proceeds to step S2009. If the determination result in step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2011.

In step S2009, the status is set to "1" (status "1"). Subsequently, the value of the fluctuation count counter is set to "50" (S2010), and the process proceeds to step S2011. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the status is always set to "1" when the time saving state (high probability time saving state or low probability time saving state) ends and the game shifts to the normal gaming state. There is.

In this way, for the player who is disappointed after shifting to the normal gaming state, as described above, the production mode (LOGO mode) during the ST (high accuracy time saving state) of the pachinko gaming machine sold by the applicant in the past. , Soccer mode, baseball mode) can be entertained. In particular, as shown in FIG. 20, with the transition from status "1" ⇒ status "2" ⇒ status "3", the number of fluctuations may be immediate from 1 rotation to 49 rotations, and the number of fluctuations may increase. SP reach may be executed from 50 rotations to 149 times, and the mode change effect is executed at the 150th rotation of the fluctuation number, so that the player can perform ST even though it is in a normal gaming state. It is possible to make people think that they are in a (high accuracy time saving state). As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in the normal gaming state.

In step S2011, information on the current gaming state (information on whether the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are ON or OFF), information on the value of the probability variation counter and the value of the time reduction counter, the value of the status, and the value of the fluctuation count counter. The game state specification command including the information of the above is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, and this process is completed.

[Special electric accessory processing (big hit game)] The special electric accessory processing is a process for executing a big hit game. As shown in FIG. 41, in the special electric accessory processing (S1307), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2701). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the jackpot winning device (big winning device 14D) has been completed in the jackpot game being executed.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2701), it is determined whether or not the jackpot 14 is open (that is, whether the jackpot device 14D is open) (S2702). If it is not open (NO in S2702), it is time to open the big prize opening 14, that is, whether the opening time of the jackpot has passed and it is time to start opening the big prize opening 14. , Determine whether the time of the interval between openings has elapsed and the time to start the next opening has been reached (S2703).

If the determination result in step S2703 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2703 is YES, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game currently being executed is a jackpot game based on the probability variation jackpot (see FIG. 11) (S2704). If it is not a probabilistic jackpot (NO in S2704), the process proceeds to step S2707, but if it is a probabilistic jackpot (YES in S2704), it is determined whether or not it is time to start the 9th round that can pass through the specific area 16. (S2705). If it is not the timing to start the 9th round (NO in S2705), the process proceeds to step S2707 as it is. On the other hand, if it is the timing to start the 9th R (YES in S2705), the V validity period setting process is performed (S2706).

In the V validity period setting process (S2706), it is determined that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is valid for a few seconds during the opening of the large winning opening 14 and after the closing of the large winning opening 14 at the 9th round of the probability variation jackpot. Set to V validity period. In this embodiment, a period other than this (including when the jackpot game is not executed) is set as a V invalid period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is determined to be invalid. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is valid means turning on the V flag based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a (specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 43) described later). See). Further, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned on even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is detected. It should be noted that the reason why the V validity period includes several seconds after the closing of the large winning opening 14 is that the game ball may win the big winning opening 14 immediately before the closing of the large winning opening 14. is there.

That is, in this embodiment, the V flag is turned on only when the V passage (passage of the game ball to the specific area 16) is detected during the V valid period, and the V flag is turned on when the V passage outside the V valid period (during the V invalid period) is detected. Is not turned on. When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is ON, that is, the game state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (game state setting process described later (see FIG. 42)). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to fraudulent activity, that is, the high probability state is not set.

In step S2707, the large winning opening (large winning opening 14) is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 11) according to the type of jackpot. The distribution member 16k always moves in a constant motion from the start of the round game of the first round. In the probability variation jackpot opening pattern (V long opening pattern), the AT opening / closing member 14k is opened so that the game ball winning the big winning opening 14 can pass through the specific area 16 with a margin in the ninth round. On the other hand, in the normal jackpot opening pattern (V short opening pattern), the distribution member is prevented from passing through the specific area 16 even if the game ball wins the big winning opening 14 in the ninth round. The opening timing of the AT opening / closing member 14k for the operation of 16k is set.

Subsequently, in step S2708, the round designation command transmission determination process is performed, and this process is completed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2708), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening 14 in step S2703 is the first opening in one round game, and if so, the opening of the running big hit game. A round designation command containing information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. In this embodiment, the large winning opening 14 is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2708, the round specification command is always set.

In step S2702 of the special electric accessory processing (S1307), if the large winning opening 14 is being opened, it is determined whether or not the closing condition of the large winning opening 14 is satisfied (S2709). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winnings in the large winning opening 14 in the round game reaches the specified maximum winning number (8 per 1R in this embodiment), or the time for closing the large winning opening 14. (That is, a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 11) has elapsed since the opening of the large winning opening 14) is satisfied. Then, if the closing condition of the large winning opening 14 is not satisfied (NO in S2709), the process is completed.

On the other hand, when the closing condition of the large winning opening 14 is satisfied (YES in S2709), the large winning opening 14 is closed (closed) (S2710). Then, it is determined whether or not one round game (round interval) has been completed (S2711). If it is not finished (NO in S2711), the process is finished. On the other hand, when the round game ends (YES in S2711), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2712), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2713). If it is not "0" (NO in S2713), the process is finished as it is to start the next round game.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2713), the jackpot ending command is set (S2714) and the jackpot ending is started (S2715) as the jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2716), and the process is completed.

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2701 (YES in S2701), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the ending time of the jackpot game has elapsed (S2717), and the ending time has elapsed. If not (NO in S2717), this process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2717), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2718). Then, the game state setting process described later is performed (S2719). Then, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2720). Then, the special operation status is set to "1" (S2721), and this process is completed.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 42, in the game state setting process (S2719), first, it is determined whether the V flag is ON (whether the V is won during the V valid period) (S2801). If it is ON (YES in S2801), the probability change flag is turned ON (S2802) and the time saving flag is turned ON (S2803). As a result, it will be controlled to a highly accurate time saving state after the big hit game. Subsequently, "160" is set in the probability variation counter (S2804), "160" is set in the time reduction counter (S2805), and the process proceeds to step S2808. As a result, the number of STs is 160 and the number of time reductions is 160, which is controlled to a highly accurate time reduction state.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2801 that the V flag is not ON (NO in S2801), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2806). That is, at this time, the probability change flag is not turned ON. As a result, it will be controlled to a low probability time saving state after the big hit game. Then, "100" is set in the time reduction counter (S2807), and the process proceeds to step S2808. That is, as a result, the time reduction is controlled to a low probability time reduction state of 100 times.

In step S2808, the game control microcomputer 101 has the game state information (information on whether the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are ON or OFF), the value of the probability change counter, the value information of the time reduction counter, and the status. A game state specification command including information on the value of and the value of the fluctuation count counter is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. In this way, the game state setting process (S2719) is completed.

[Specific Area Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 43, in the specific area sensor detection process (S107), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a (S3001). In this embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is regarded as when the distribution member 16k is controlled to the first state shown in FIG. 5 (A). If there is no detection in step S3001 (NO in S3001), this process ends, but if there is detection (YES in S3001), it is determined whether or not the V is valid (S3002). If it is not during the V valid period (NO in S3002), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is during the V valid period (YES in S3002), the V flag is turned ON (S3003). Then, the V-pass command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 (S3004), and this process is completed. The V-pass command is a command for causing the effect control board 120 to notify the V-pass.

8. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 55. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the effect control board 120 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 44 from the effect ROM 123. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, effect CPU 122 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the effect RAM 124 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the effect RAM 124 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the effect RAM 124. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the effect RAM 124 are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the effect RAM 124 is initialized, but the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like. If the signal is turned on but the contents of the effect RAM 124 are kept normal (YES in S4002), the effect RAM 124 is not initialized. If the effect RAM 124 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

In step S4004, the interrupt is disabled. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include a random number for determining the effect symbol for determining the effect symbol, a random number for determining the variable effect pattern lottery for determining the variable effect pattern, a random number for determining the advance notice effect for determining various advance notice effects, and the like. There is. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above. Instead of adding the random values one by one at the time of updating, it is possible to add two by two. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process (S4006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command uses the first liquid crystal display device 50 and the second liquid crystal display device 7 in accordance with the command to perform various effects (variable effects, opening effects associated with the jackpot game, round effects, ending effects, etc.). To execute. As the image control board 140 executes various effects, the effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 610 via the sound control board 161 and outputs the sound from the speaker 610 via the sound control board 161 or outputs the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp via the sub drive board 162. The 212 is made to emit light, and the board movable body 55k is driven. The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently enables interruption (S4007). After that, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing] The reception interrupt processing (S4008) is performed based on the strobe signal (STB signal) sent from the game control board 100 being input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121. That is, the reception interrupt process (S4008) is not performed unless the strobe signal is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121. As shown in FIG. 45, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the game control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4101). This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 46, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, the input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signals (detection signals) from the effect button detection sensor 40a (see FIG. 10) and the select button detection sensor 42a.

Subsequently, the lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created by other processes (S4307) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) described later is subdrived in order to make the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 emit light at a timing suitable for the production. Output to the board 162. That is, the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 212 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the lamp data.

Next, the drive control process is performed (S4203). In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (board movable body drive data) is created and output in order to drive the board movable body 55k at a timing suitable for the production such as SP reach or jackpot production. That is, the board movable body 55k is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. After the drive control process (S4203), the watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is completed.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG. 47, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the received command analysis process described later is performed (S4301).

Subsequently, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the input process (S4201) of the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is stored in the effect RAM 124 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4302). Then, based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S4302), the switch process described later is executed (S4303).

Subsequently, voice control processing is performed (S4304). In the voice control process (S4304), voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 610) is created, output to the voice control board 161 and time management of voice production is performed. As a result, the sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 610.

Subsequently, the effect mode operation determination process described later is performed (S4305). Further, the data update process described later is performed (S4306), and the process proceeds to step S4307. In step S4307, other processing such as updating random numbers for various effects is executed, and this processing is completed.

[Received Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 48, in the received command analysis process (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4401). ), If it is received, the mode status setting process is performed (S4402). The mode status is for the effect control microcomputer 121 (sub side) to grasp the game state. In the mode status setting process (S4402), the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the mode status value to "1" based on the game state information included in the game state specification command if the normal game state information is included. If the information of the high accuracy time saving state is included, the mode status value is set to "2", and if the information of the low accuracy time saving state is included, the mode status value is set to "3". To do. The initial value of the mode status is set to "1".

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command) has been received from the game control board 100 (S4403), and if so, has received it. The variable effect start processing described later is performed (S4404).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command (special figure 1 fluctuation stop command or special figure 2 fluctuation stop command) has been received from the game control board 100 (S4405), and if so, has received it. The variable effect end processing is performed (S4406). In the variation effect end processing (S4406), the variation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the opening command includes information on the type of jackpot (information on whether the jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot or a normal jackpot (see FIG. 11)). Therefore, in the opening effect selection process (S4408), if the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the probability variation jackpot information is included based on the analysis of the opening command, the number of probability variation jackpots provided in the FRAM 125 today Increase the value of the counter by "1". On the other hand, if it is determined that the information on the normal jackpot is included, the value of the today's normal jackpot count counter provided in the FRAM 125 is increased by "1". As will be described later, in the opening effect selection process (S4408), the value of the total rotation speed counter provided in the FRAM 125 is reset to "0". In this way, the value of the total number of rotations counter, the value of today's probability variation jackpot count counter, and the value of today's normal jackpot count counter are included in the opening command, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the opening command is totaled. The rotation number image SK, the probability variation jackpot count image BI, and the normal jackpot count image RE are updated and displayed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4409), and if so, performs a round effect selection process (S4410). In the round effect selection process (S4410), the round designation command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4411), and if so, performs an ending effect selection process (S4412). In the ending effect selection process (S4412), the ending command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a customer waiting command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4413), and if so, performs a customer waiting effect setting process (S4414). In the customer waiting effect setting process (S4414), the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the demo image display command in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed after receiving the customer waiting command. ..

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a process based on a reception command other than the above command (for example, a V pass notification effect indicating that V has passed based on the reception of the V pass command) as another process (S4415). The process for performing the process, the process for performing the normal symbol variation effect based on the reception of the normal symbol variation start command) is performed, and the received command analysis process (S4301) is completed.

[Variation effect start processing] As shown in FIG. 49, in the variation effect start process (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 121 first analyzes the variation start command (S4501). The fluctuation start command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process and the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (see FIG. 33), the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, and the special figure 2 variation pattern. Information on the fluctuation pattern set in the selection process (see FIG. 34), information for designating the current gaming state, and the like are included. It should be noted that the information acquired by the effect control microcomputer 121 can be appropriately used in the subsequent processes.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 refers to the mode status value currently set (S4502). Subsequently, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable effect are selected (S4503). Specifically, a random number for determining the effect symbol is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. Then, the effect symbol is selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the effect symbol using the selected table. As a result, the combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that are finally stopped and displayed (for example, "777" or the like) is determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a variable effect pattern selection process described later (S4504). After the variable effect pattern selection process (S4504), the advance notice effect selection process is executed (S4505). In the advance notice effect selection process (S4505), a random number for determining the advance notice effect is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach, etc., based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. select. Then, the advance notice effect is selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the advance notice effect using the selected table. As a result, the content of the notice effect such as the so-called step-up notice effect and the chance-up notice effect is determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the fluctuation count counter countable process (S4506). In the fluctuation count counter countable process (S4506), the effect control microcomputer 121 increases the value of the total rotation speed counter provided in the FRAM 125 by "1", and increases the value of the total rotation speed counter provided in the FRAM 125 today. Increase the value by "1". As described above, the total rotation speed counter is reset to "0" when the opening effect selection process (S4408) is executed, that is, when the jackpot game is started. On the other hand, since the total number of fluctuation counters for today counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in one day, it is not reset to "0" even if the opening effect selection process (S4408) is executed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes the jackpot probability calculation process (S4507). In the jackpot probability calculation process (S4507), the effect control microcomputer 121 adds the value of today's probability variation jackpot count counter and the value of today's normal jackpot count counter, and adds the value of today's total fluctuation counter to this added value. Is divided. As a result, today's jackpot probability is calculated.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the value of the probability variation jackpot count counter today, the value of the normal jackpot count counter today, the value of the jackpot probability of today, and the value of the total rotation speed counter (data display information) of the FRAM 125. Executes data display information storage processing to be stored in a predetermined storage area (S4508). At this time, the FRAM 125 can write the data display information at high speed. In this way, since the data display information is stored in the FRAM 125 almost at the same time as the fluctuation effect is started, it is possible to reliably retain the data display information even if an unexpected power failure such as a momentary power failure occurs. Is.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 issues a data display command including information on the value of the probability variation jackpot count counter today, the value of the normal jackpot count counter today, the value of the jackpot probability of today, and the value of the total rotation speed counter. Set in the output buffer of the production RAM 124 (S4509). As a result, when the data display command set in step S4509 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4006), the probability variation jackpot number image BI is displayed in the left display area 7b of the second liquid crystal display device 7. The data image DA composed of the normal jackpot number image RE, the jackpot probability image OO, and the total rotation number image SK is updated and displayed every time the variation effect is executed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the variation effect start command based on the selected effect symbol, the variation effect pattern, and the advance notice effect in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4510), and ends this process. When the variation effect start command set in step S4510 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4006), the variation synchronized with the variation display of the special symbol on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50. The production starts.

[Variable effect pattern selection process] The variable effect pattern selection process (S4504) is a process for determining (selecting) a variable effect pattern, and once the variable effect pattern is determined, the time of the variable effect and the variation display mode of the effect pattern. , The details of the content of the variable production consisting of the presence / absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, the presence / absence of the effect button effect (SW effect), the content of the effect button effect, the effect development configuration, the type of the background of the effect pattern, etc. Become. As shown in FIG. 50, in the variable effect pattern selection process (S4504), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not it is in the normal gaming state (S4504). The effect control microcomputer 121 can determine whether or not the game is in the normal game state based on the game state information included in the game state designation command.

If it is in the normal gaming state (YES in S4601), then it is determined whether or not the effect mode is the LOGO mode (S4602). The effect mode is set to the LOGO mode by default. If it is not in LOGO mode (NO in S4602), the process proceeds to step S4608. On the other hand, if it is in the LOGO mode (YES in S4602), then it is determined whether or not the status is "1" (S4603). The effect control microcomputer 121 can determine whether or not the status is "1" based on the status information included in the game state designation command.

If the status is "1" (YES in S4603), one table is selected from the tables classified for the LOGO mode in the status "1" according to the type of fluctuation pattern. Then, by determining the acquired variation effect pattern lottery random number using the selected table, the variation effect pattern without SP reach for the LOGO mode is selected (S4604). With this variation effect pattern, the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50 executes a variation effect that does not cause SP reach in the effect mode of the LOGO mode (see FIG. 19A).

On the other hand, if the status is not "1" (NO in S4603), the process proceeds to step S4605 to determine whether or not the status is "2" (S4605). If the status is "2" (YES in S4605), one table is selected from the tables classified for the LOGO mode in the status "2" according to the type of fluctuation pattern. Then, by determining the acquired variation effect pattern lottery random number using the selected table, the variation effect pattern with SP reach for the LOGO mode is selected (S4606). With this variation effect pattern, on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, a variation effect that can reach SP in the effect mode of the LOGO mode is executed (see FIG. 19A).

On the other hand, if the status is not "2" in step S4605 (NO in S4605), the status is "3". In this case, the process proceeds to step S4607, and one table is selected from the tables classified for the LOGO mode with the status "3" according to the type of the fluctuation pattern. Then, the change effect pattern for the LOGO mode is selected by determining the acquired variation effect pattern lottery random number using the selected table (S4607). With this variation effect pattern, the LOGO mode change effect is executed on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50 (see FIG. 56 (A)).

In step S4608, it is determined whether or not the effect mode is the soccer mode. If it is not in soccer mode (NO in S4608), the process proceeds to step S4614 shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the soccer mode (YES in S4608), it is subsequently determined whether or not the status is "1" (S4609). If the status is "1" (YES in S4609), one table is selected from the tables classified for the soccer mode in the status "1" according to the type of fluctuation pattern. Then, using the selected table, the acquired variation effect pattern lottery random number is determined to select the variation effect pattern without SP reach for the soccer mode (S4610). With this variation effect pattern, the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50 executes a variation effect that does not cause SP reach in the effect mode of the soccer mode (see FIG. 19B).

On the other hand, if the status is not "1" (NO in S4609), the process proceeds to step S4611 to determine whether or not the status is "2" (S4611). If the status is "2" (YES in S4611), one table is selected from the tables classified for the soccer mode in the status "2" according to the type of fluctuation pattern. Then, using the selected table, the acquired variable effect pattern lottery random number is determined to select the variable effect pattern with SP reach for the soccer mode (S4612). With this variation effect pattern, on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, a variation effect that can be SP reach in the effect mode of the soccer mode is executed (see FIG. 19B).

On the other hand, if the status is not "2" in step S4611 (NO in S4611), the status is "3". In this case, the process proceeds to step S4613, and one table is selected from the tables classified for the soccer mode in the status "3" according to the type of the fluctuation pattern. Then, the change effect pattern for the soccer mode is selected by determining the acquired variable effect pattern lottery random number using the selected table (S4613). According to this variation effect pattern, the soccer mode change effect is executed on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50 (see FIG. 56B).

As shown in FIG. 51, in step S4614, it is determined whether or not the effect mode is the baseball mode. If it is not in baseball mode (NO in S4614), this process ends. On the other hand, in the baseball mode (YES in S4614), it is subsequently determined whether or not the status is "1" (S4615). If the status is "1" (YES in S4615), one table is selected from the tables classified for the baseball mode in the status "1" according to the type of fluctuation pattern. Then, using the selected table, the acquired variation effect pattern lottery random number is determined to select the variation effect pattern without SP reach for the baseball mode (S4616). With this variation effect pattern, on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, a variation effect that does not reach SP in the effect mode of the baseball mode is executed (see FIG. 19C).

On the other hand, if the status is not "1" (NO in S4615), the process proceeds to step S4617 to determine whether or not the status is "2" (S4617). If the status is "2" (YES in S4617), one table is selected from the tables classified for the baseball mode in the status "2" according to the type of fluctuation pattern. Then, by determining the acquired variation effect pattern lottery random number using the selected table, the variation effect pattern with SP reach for the soccer mode is selected (S4618), and this process is completed. With this variation effect pattern, on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, a variation effect that can be SP reach in the effect mode of the baseball mode is executed (see FIG. 19C).

On the other hand, if the status is not "2" in step S4617 (NO in S4617), the status is "3". In this case, the process proceeds to step S4619, and one table is selected from the tables classified for the baseball mode in the status "3" according to the type of the fluctuation pattern. Then, by determining the acquired variable effect pattern lottery random number using the selected table, the change effect pattern for baseball mode is selected (S4619), and this process is completed. With this variation effect pattern, the baseball mode change effect is executed on the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50 (see FIG. 56C).

On the other hand, in step S4601 shown in FIG. 50, if it is not in the normal gaming state (NO in S4601), other variation effect patterns (variation effect pattern corresponding to the high accuracy time saving state, variation corresponding to the low accuracy time saving state). Select (effect pattern) (S4620) to finish this process.

[Switch processing] As shown in FIG. 52, in the switch processing (S4303), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not it is the mode selection acceptance period (S4310). The mode selection acceptance period is a period during which selection of the effect mode can be accepted, and is a period during which the setting switching image SQ is displayed. The setting switching image SQ is displayed unless it is in the normal gaming state and the production mode or the music is being selected. If it is not the mode selection acceptance period (NO in S4310), the process proceeds to step S4313. On the other hand, if it is the mode selection acceptance period (YES in S4310), then it is determined whether or not the upward button of the select button 42k has been pressed (S4311). If no pressing operation is performed (NO in S4311), the process proceeds to step S4313. On the other hand, if the pressing operation is performed (YES in S4311), the mode selectable image display process is executed (S4312), and the process proceeds to step S4313.

The mode selectable image display process (S4312) is a process for switching from the display of the setting switching image SQ to the display of the mode selectable image MK. Further, in the mode selectable image display process (S4312), the first mode selection image MS (first LOGO mode selection image MSa, first) corresponding to the currently selected production mode is displayed along with the display of the mode selectable image MK. The soccer mode selection image MSb, the first baseball mode selection image MSc) and the second mode selection image MM (second LOGO mode selection image MMa, second soccer mode selection image MMb, second baseball mode selection image MMc) are displayed, and at the same time. The remaining time image NZ indicating "remaining 5 seconds" is displayed. The remaining time image NZ is displayed by counting down the remaining time.

In step S4313, it is determined whether or not the mode selectable image MK is being displayed. The mode selectable image MK is hidden when the remaining time image NZ indicating "remaining 0 seconds" is displayed. Since the effect mode cannot be selected (switched) unless the mode selectable image MK is being displayed (NO in S4313), the process proceeds to step S4316 shown in FIG. 53. On the other hand, if the mode selectable image MK is being displayed (YES in S4313), it is subsequently determined whether or not the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42k has been pressed (S4314). If the pressing operation is not performed (NO in S4314), the effect mode is not switched, so the process proceeds to step S4316 shown in FIG. 53. On the other hand, if the up or down button of the select button 42k is pressed (YES in S4314), the mode selection image switching process is executed (S4315), and the process proceeds to step S4316 shown in FIG. 53. ..

In the mode selection image switching process (S4315), the first mode selection image MS (first LOGO mode selection image MSa, first soccer mode selection) being displayed is accompanied by the pressing operation of the up direction button or the down direction button of the select button 42k. Image MSb, first baseball mode selection image MSc) and second mode selection image MM (second LOGO mode selection image MMa, second soccer mode selection image MMb, second baseball mode selection image MMc) are selected in another first mode. This is a process for switching to the image MS and the second mode selection image MM. Further, in the mode selection image switching process (S4315), the remaining time image NZ indicating "remaining 5 seconds" is newly displayed.

As shown in FIG. 53, in step S4316, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not it is the music selection acceptance period (S4316). The music selection acceptance period is a period during which selection of music can be accepted, and is a period during which the setting switching image SQ is displayed. If it is not the song selection acceptance period (NO in S4316), proceed to step S4319. On the other hand, if it is the song selection acceptance period (YES in S4316), then it is determined whether or not the downward button of the select button 42k has been pressed (S4317). If no pressing operation is performed (NO in S4317), the process proceeds to step S4319. On the other hand, if the pressing operation is performed (YES in S4317), the music selectable image display process is executed (S4318), and the process proceeds to step S4319.

The music selectable image display process (S4318) is a process for switching from the display of the setting switching image SQ to the display of the music selectable image GK. Further, in the music selectable image display process (S4318), the selected music image GS corresponding to the music currently selected is displayed along with the display of the music selectable image GK.

In step S4319, it is determined whether or not the music selectable image GK is being displayed. If the music selectable image GK is not displayed (NO in S4319), the music cannot be selected (switched), so the process proceeds to step S4323. On the other hand, if the music selectable image GK is being displayed (YES in S4319), it is subsequently determined whether or not the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42k has been pressed (S4320). If there is no pressing operation (NO in S4320), the music is not switched, so the process proceeds to step S4323. On the other hand, if the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42k is pressed (YES in S4320), the selected music image switching process is executed (S4321).

The selected music image switching process (S4321) is a process for switching the displayed selected music image GS to another selected music image GS in accordance with the pressing operation of the up button or the down button of the select button 42k. .. Following the selected music image switching process in step S4321, in step S4322, music audio data for outputting the music corresponding to the switched selected music image GS is set in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124 (S4322). , Step S4323. By outputting the set music voice data to the voice control board 161 in this way, the music selected by the player is output from the speaker 610.

In step S4323, other switch processing for setting the display contents of the display screens 50a and 7a is executed, and this processing is completed.

[Effect mode operation determination process] The effect mode operation determination process (S4305) is a process of determining the effect mode based on the operation of the player. As shown in FIG. 54, in the effect mode operation determination process (S4305), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not it is in the normal gaming state (S4701). Unless it is in the normal game state (NO in S4701), the effect mode cannot be determined based on the player's operation, so this process ends. On the other hand, if it is in the normal gaming state (YES in S4701), then the mode change effect (LOGO mode change effect shown in FIG. 56 (A), the soccer mode change effect shown in FIG. 56 (B), or the soccer mode change effect shown in FIG. 56 (B). It is determined whether or not the baseball mode change effect) shown in C) is being executed.

If the mode change effect is being executed (YES in S4702), the remaining time image NZ showing the characters "0 seconds remaining" in the lower right of the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7 (FIG. 56 (A)). (See) is determined when it is time to display (S4703). That is, it is determined whether or not the timing is 10 seconds after the mode change effect is started. If it is not the timing when the remaining time image NZ indicating the characters of "0 seconds remaining" is displayed (NO in S4703), it is not the timing when the effect mode is determined during the mode change effect, and this process ends. On the other hand, if the timing is such that the remaining time image NZ indicating the characters "0 seconds remaining" is displayed (YES in S4703), the selected first mode selection image MS (first LOGO mode shown in FIG. 56 (A)). The production mode corresponding to the selected image MSa, the first soccer mode selected image MSb shown in FIG. 56 (B), or the first baseball mode selected image MSc shown in FIG. 56 (C) is determined (S4704). Finish the process.

Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 56 (A), after the LOGO mode change effect is started and before the remaining time image NZ indicating the characters "remaining 0 seconds" is displayed, the player presses the select button 42k. When the upward button is pressed, the display of the first LOGO mode selection image MSa (see FIG. 56 (A)) is switched to the display of the first soccer mode selection image MSb (see FIG. 56 (B)). Then, when 10 seconds have passed since the LOGO mode change effect was started, the remaining time image NZ indicating the characters "0 seconds remaining" is displayed, and the effect is corresponding to the first soccer mode selection image MSb being displayed. The mode is determined to be soccer mode. As a result, from the next variable effect, the variable effect is executed in the effect mode corresponding to the soccer mode.

Returning to the description of the effect mode operation determination process (S4305) shown in FIG. 54. As shown in FIG. 54, if it is determined in step S4702 that the mode change effect is not being executed (NO in S4702), then the first LOGO mode selection image MSa and the second LOGO mode selection image MMa (FIG. 21 (A)). )) Is determined whether or not 5 seconds have passed since the display was started (S4705). If the first LOGO mode selection image MSa and the second LOGO mode selection image MMa are not displayed, or if 5 seconds have not passed since they were displayed (NO in S4705), the process proceeds to step S4707. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S4705 is YES, the effect mode is determined to be the LOGO mode, and the standby image ST and the mode change suggestion image MH (see FIG. 22B) are displayed in the standby state (S4706). .. In this way, the player can switch to the LOGO mode at any timing except during the execution of the mode change effect in the normal game state.

In step S4707, it is determined whether or not 5 seconds have elapsed since the display of the first soccer mode selection image MSb and the second soccer mode selection image MMb (see FIG. 21B) was started. If the first soccer mode selection image MSb and the second soccer mode selection image MMb are not displayed, or if 5 seconds have not passed since they were displayed (NO in S4707), the process proceeds to step S4709. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S4707 is YES, the effect mode is determined to be the soccer mode, and the standby image ST and the mode change suggestion image MH (see FIG. 22B) are displayed in the standby state (S4708). .. In this way, the player can switch to the soccer mode at any time in the normal game state except during the execution of the mode change effect.

In step S4709, it is determined whether or not 5 seconds have elapsed since the display of the first baseball mode selection image MSc and the second baseball mode selection image MMc (see FIG. 21C) was started. If the first baseball mode selection image MSc and the second baseball mode selection image MMc are not displayed, or if 5 seconds have not passed since they were displayed (NO in S4709), this process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S4709 is YES, the effect mode is determined to be the baseball mode, and the standby image ST and the mode change suggestion image MH (see FIG. 22B) are displayed in the standby state (S4710). , Finish this process. In this way, the player can switch to the baseball mode at any timing except during the execution of the mode change effect in the normal game state.

[Data update process] The data update process (S4306) is a process for updating the data image DA. As shown in FIG. 55, in the data update process (S4306), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not it is measured by the RTC126 that it is 5 am (S4801). If it is not 5 am (NO in S4801), it is not the timing to update the data image DA, so the process proceeds to step S4804. On the other hand, if it is 5 am (YES in S4801), the data content update process is executed (S4802). In the data content update process (S4802), the effect control microcomputer 121 updates the data display information stored in the FRAM 125.

Specifically, the value of the today's probability variation jackpot counter provided in the FRAM 125 is shifted to the value of the one-day probability variation jackpot counter provided in the FRAM 125, and the value of the one-day probability variation jackpot counter is changed to the FRAM 125. It shifts to the value of the two-day probable change jackpot count counter provided. The value of the probability change jackpot count counter is reset to "0" today. Further, the value of the today's normal jackpot counter provided in the FRAM 125 is shifted to the value of the one-day previous normal jackpot counter provided in the FRAM 125, and the value of the one-day previous normal jackpot counter is provided in the FRAM 125. Two days before the normal shift to the value of the jackpot counter. The value of the normal jackpot count counter is reset to "0" today. Further, the value of the jackpot determination probability stored in the predetermined storage area of the FRAM 125 is reset to "0". Further, the value of the total rotation speed counter provided in the FRAM 125 and the value of the total fluctuation number counter are reset to "0". In this way, the data display information is updated.

Following the data content update process (S4802), the effect control microcomputer 121 has a value of the probability change jackpot counter for today, a value of the jackpot counter for 1 day ago, a value of the jackpot counter for 2 days ago, and a normal jackpot today. The value of the number-of-times counter, the value of the normal jackpot count counter one day ago, the value of the normal jackpot count counter two days ago, the value of the jackpot probability ("0"), and the value of the total rotation count counter ("0"). A data display command containing information is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4803). As a result, the data image DA based on the updated data display information is displayed in the left display area 7b of the second liquid crystal display device 7.

In step S4804, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not 10 minutes have passed from the timing when the time information was previously stored in the FRAM 125 based on the measurement of the RTC 126. However, in the process of step S4804, immediately after the power is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not 10 minutes have passed from the timing when the power was turned on. If the determination result in step S4804 is YES, the time information writing process is executed (S4805), and the process proceeds to step S4806. In the time information writing process (S4805), the current time information measured by the RTC 126 is stored in the FRAM 125. In this way, every 10 minutes after the power is turned on, time information (for example, 6:05:12 am, 6:15:12 am, 6:25:12 am ...) is stored in the FRAM 125. Become.

In step S4806, it is determined whether or not the power is turned on (when the power is restored). If the power is not turned on (NO in S4806), this process ends. On the other hand, if the power is turned on (YES in S4806), it is determined from RTC126 whether or not the current time is after 5 am (S4807). Unless it is after 5 am (NO in S4807), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is after 5 am (YES in S4807), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the latest time information stored in the FRAM 125 is before 5 am (S4808). ).

If the latest time information is not before 5 o'clock (NO in S4808), this process ends. On the other hand, if the latest time information is before 5 o'clock (YES in S4808), the data content update process for updating the data display information is executed in the same manner as the process in step S4802 (S4809). Subsequently, as in the process of step S4803, an update display command including the updated data display information is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4810), and this process is completed. In this way, for example, even if an employee of the amusement park turns on the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 after 5 am, the data display information stored in the FRAM 125 is updated and the data image based on the updated data information is updated. It is possible to display the DA correctly.

9. Effect of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 59 (B) and 59 (C), the select button is displayed even during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ. The effect mode can be selected (switching between the first mode selection image MS and the second mode selection image MM) by pressing the up direction button or the down direction button of 42k. Therefore, it is possible for the player to select the production mode even at an unexpected timing, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In the present embodiment, the stop display of the effect symbol EZ means a state in which the effect symbol EZ is definitively stopped and displayed. Therefore, the time during which the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed is 600 ms, which is the stop time of the special symbol.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, except when the mode change effect is executed, at an arbitrary timing from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol EZ to the end of the stop display of the effect symbol EZ. , The player can select the effect mode (the first mode selection image MS and the second mode selection image MM can be switched). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by letting the player select the production mode at a desired timing.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 59 (A) and 59 (B), a mode is selected by pressing the upward button of the select button 42k during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ. It is possible to display the possible image MK. In this way, it is possible to start selecting the effect mode even during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 59 (B), the transparent portion MKa of the mode selectable image MK is a part (“3”) of the effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed. Even if it is displayed on top of the right effect symbol EZ3), a part of the effect symbol EZ can be visually recognized. Therefore, even if the mode selectable image MK is displayed, it is possible to ensure the visibility of the effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 60 (C) and 60 (D), the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42k is pressed even during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ. By operating, it is possible to select a music (switch the selected music image GS). Therefore, it is possible for the player to select a musical piece at an unexpected timing, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, except when the mode change effect is executed, at an arbitrary timing from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol EZ to the end of the stop display of the effect symbol EZ. , The player can select a music (the music selectable image GK can be switched). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by letting the player select the music at a desired timing.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 60 (A) and 60 (B), the selected music is selected by pressing the downward button of the select button 42k during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ. It is possible to display the image GS. In this way, it is possible to start selecting music even while the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 60 (B), the music selectable image GK is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the stopped display effect symbol EZ. Therefore, even if the music selectable image GK is displayed, it is possible to ensure the visibility of the effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed.

By the way, in this embodiment, the mode selectable image MK is displayed by pressing the upward button of the select button 42k, and the music selectable image is displayed by pressing the downward button of the select button 42k. GK is now displayed. In addition, the production mode can be selected by pressing the up button or the down button of the select button 42k while the mode selectable image MK is displayed, and the up button or the up button or the music selectable image GK is displayed. Music can be selected by pressing the down button. As described above, the reason why the effect button 40k is not used at all and only the select button 42k is used as the operation means for selecting the effect mode or the music is based on the following reason.

The pressing operation of the effect button 40k is often used in various advance notice effects such as chance up notice, hold change notice, movable body drive notice, etc. during the change effect, which suggest that the expectation of winning the jackpot is high. On the other hand, the operation of pressing the select button 42k is rarely used in the advance notice effect. Here, in the present embodiment, basically, the effect mode can be selected or the music can be selected at any timing during the variable effect. Therefore, if the effect button 40k is used as the operation means for selecting the effect mode or the music, the effect is produced even though the effect button 40k is pressed during the execution of the advance notice effect. There is a possibility that the mode or the music will be selected. Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to clearly distinguish between the operation means used in the advance notice effect and the operation means for selecting the effect mode or music, the operation means for selecting the effect mode or music is only the select button 42k. I am trying to be.

10. Modification example The modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined and configured. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 59 (B), the mode selectable image MK is provided with a transparent portion MKa which is a transparent image (an image that can be seen through). However, the transparent portion MKa may be a translucent image instead of a completely transparent image as long as a part of the overlapping effect pattern EZ is visible, and can be changed as appropriate. ..

In the above embodiment, when the upward button of the select button 42k is pressed while the setting switching image SQ is being displayed, the mode selectable image MK is displayed and the effect mode can be selected. However, the operation for displaying the mode selectable image MK is not limited to the pressing operation of the select button 42k to the upward button, and may be, for example, the pressing operation of the effect button 40k, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the mode selectable image MK may always be continuously displayed during the variable display or the stop display of the effect symbol EZ.

In the above embodiment, the mode selectable image MK is displayed on the display screen 50a (particularly the right portion) of the first liquid crystal display device 50 (see FIG. 21 (A)). However, the display position of the mode selectable image MK is not limited to the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, in order to ensure the visibility of the effect symbol EZ, the mode selectable image MK may be displayed on the display screen 7a of the second liquid crystal display device 7 in which the effect symbol EZ is not displayed. ..

In the above embodiment, the selected effect mode is determined (determined) at the timing indicating "0 seconds" in the remaining time image NZ (based on the passage of a predetermined time). However, the selected effect mode may be determined by operating an operation means such as the select button 42k or the effect button 40k.

In the above mode, the next variable effect after the selected effect mode is determined (determined) is switched to the effect mode of the effect mode. However, when the selected effect mode is determined, the effect mode may be switched to the effect mode. That is, the effect mode may be switched to the confirmed (determined) effect mode during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ.

In the above embodiment, the push operation (operation means) of the select button 42k to the upward button or the downward button at an arbitrary timing from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol EZ to the end of the stop display of the effect symbol EZ. It was possible to select the production mode based on (operation to). However, the effect mode can be selected based on the operation to the operation means at an arbitrary timing from the start of the stop display of the effect symbol EZ to the end of the stop display of the effect symbol EZ. Is also good.

In the above embodiment, the effect mode can be selected by pressing the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42k while displaying the mode selectable image MK. That is, the first mode selection image MS (first LOGO mode selection image MSa, first soccer mode selection image MSb, first baseball mode selection image MSc) and second mode selection image MM (second LOGO mode selection image MMa, second soccer). The mode selection image MMb and the second baseball mode selection image MMc) were switched. However, the operation for switching between the first mode selection image MS and the second mode selection image MM is not limited to the operation of pressing the select button 42k up or down, for example, by pressing the effect button 40k. It may be present and can be changed as appropriate.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 60 (C), the music selectable image GK is displayed so as not to overlap with the effect symbol EZ which is stopped and displayed. However, the music selectable image GK may be displayed so as to overlap with a part of the effect symbol EZ which is stopped and displayed. In this case, in order to ensure the visibility of the effect symbol EZ, a part of the overlapping effect symbol EZ is visible in the music selectable image GK, such as the transparent portion MKa of the mode selectable image MK. A part may be provided.

In the above embodiment, when the downward button of the select button 42k is pressed while the setting switching image SQ is displayed, the music selectable image GK is displayed and the music can be selected. However, the operation for displaying the music selectable image GK is not limited to the operation of pressing the select button 42k downward, and may be, for example, the operation of pressing the effect button 40k, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the music selectable image GK may always be continuously displayed during the variable display or the stop display of the effect symbol EZ.

In the above embodiment, the music selectable image GK is displayed on the display screen 50a (particularly the lower right) of the first liquid crystal display device 50 (see FIG. 23A). However, the display position of the music selectable image GK is not limited to the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, in order to ensure the visibility of the effect symbol EZ, the music selectable image GK may be displayed on the display screen 7a of the second liquid crystal display device 7 in which the effect symbol EZ is not displayed. ..

In the above mode, the music output from the speaker 610 is switched at the timing when the up button or the down button of the select button 42k is pressed (the timing when the operation means is operated) while the music selectable image GK is displayed. It was. However, the music output from the speaker 610 may be switched after a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing of operating the operating means. Alternatively, the music output from the speaker 610 may be switched from the timing when the next variation effect is started after the music is determined by the operation of the operating means.

In the above embodiment, the push operation (operation means) of the select button 42k to the upward button or the downward button at an arbitrary timing from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol EZ to the end of the stop display of the effect symbol EZ. It was possible to select a song based on (operation to). However, even if the music can be selected based on the operation to the operation means at an arbitrary timing from the start of the stop display of the effect symbol EZ to the end of the stop display of the effect symbol EZ. good.

In the above embodiment, when the effect symbol EZ is stopped and the setting switching image SQ is displayed (see FIG. 60B), the music can be selected by pressing the downward button of the select button 42k. The image GK was displayed. Then, it was possible to select the music based on the push operation (operation to the operation means) to the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42k. On the other hand, it may be executed as in the modified example shown in FIGS. 61 (A), (B) and (C).

That is, in the modified example, as shown in FIG. 61 (A), the setting switching image SQX is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 50a of the first liquid crystal display device 50 during the execution of the variation effect. .. In this setting switching image SQX, the characters "light intensity selection" are shown on the left side of the shape imitating the left direction button of the select button 42k. This suggests that the light amount selectable image JK (see FIG. 61B) that enables the selection of the light amount is displayed by pressing the left direction button of the select button 42k. Further, in the setting switching image SQX, the characters "volume selection" are shown below the shape imitating the right direction button of the select button 42k. This suggests that the volume selectable image HK (see FIG. 61 (C)) that enables the selection of the volume is displayed by pressing the right direction button of the select button 42k.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 61 (A), when the left direction button of the select button 42k is pressed during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ, as shown in FIG. 61 (B), the first liquid crystal display device 50 The light amount selectable image JK is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 50a. The light amount selectable image JK (parameter selectable image) shows a rectangular frame, an upward triangular shape above the frame, and a downward triangular shape below the frame. By displaying the light amount selectable image JK, it is possible to make the player understand that the light amount can be changed (selected). In particular, in the light amount selectable image JK, it is possible to make the player understand that the light amount can be selected by pressing the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42k by the upward triangular shape and the downward triangular shape. It is possible.

When the light amount selectable image JK is displayed, the selected light amount image JS indicating the currently selected light amount is displayed in the light amount selectable image JK. The light amount (effect parameter) is selected from one of five stages from the first light amount to the fifth light amount, and the frame lamp 212 and the panel lamp 54 emit light as the light amount goes from the first light amount to the fifth light amount. The amount of light increases when you are doing it. For example, in FIG. 61 (B), the “third light quantity” is shown in the selected light quantity image JS, and the third largest light quantity is selected. Then, when the upward button of the select button 42k is pressed, the image is switched to the selected light amount image JS showing a larger light amount, and the light amount when the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 are emitting light is increased. Be controlled. On the other hand, when the downward button of the select button 42k is pressed, the image is switched to the selected light amount image JS showing a smaller light amount, and the light amount when the frame lamp 212 and the board lamp 54 are emitting light is reduced. Be controlled.

Further, in the modified example, as shown in FIG. 61 (A), when the right direction button of the select button 42k is pressed during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ, as shown in FIG. 61 (C), the first The volume selectable image HK is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 50a of the liquid crystal display device 50. The volume selectable image HK (parameter selectable image) shows a rectangular frame, an upward triangle shape above the frame, and a downward triangle shape below the frame. By displaying the volume selectable image HK, it is possible to make the player understand that the volume can be changed (selected). In particular, in the volume selectable image HK, it is possible to make the player understand that the volume can be selected by pressing the up button or the down button of the select button 42k by the upward triangle shape and the downward triangle shape. It is possible.

When the volume selectable image HK is displayed, the selected volume image HS indicating the currently selected volume is displayed in the volume selectable image HK. The volume (effect parameter) is selected from one of the five stages from the first volume to the fifth volume, and the volume of the sound output from the speaker 610 as the volume is from the first volume to the fifth volume. Becomes larger. For example, in FIG. 61C, the “third volume” is shown in the selected volume image HS, and the third loudest volume is selected. Then, when the upward button of the select button 42k is pressed, the image is switched to the selected volume image HS showing a louder volume, and the volume of the sound output from the speaker 610 is controlled to be louder. On the other hand, when the downward button of the select button 42k is pressed, the image is switched to the selected volume image HS indicating a lower volume, and the volume of the sound output from the speaker 610 is controlled to be reduced.

In this way, in the modified example, as shown in FIG. 61 (A), the player presses the left direction button of the select button 42k during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ, as shown in FIG. 61 (B). The light amount selectable image JK can be displayed, and the volume selectable image HK can be displayed by pressing the right direction button of the select button 42k, as shown in FIG. 61 (C). In this way, it is possible to start selecting the amount of light or the volume even during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ.

Then, as shown in FIG. 61B, the amount of light can be selected by pressing the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42k even during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 61 (C), the volume can be selected by pressing the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42k even during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ. .. Therefore, it is possible for the player to select the amount of light or the volume even at an unexpected timing, and it is possible to perform a comfortable game.

In the above-described embodiment and modification, the mode selectable image MK, the music selectable image GK, the light amount selectable image JK, and the volume selectable are possible based on the operation to the operation means while the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed in the normal game state. By displaying the image HK, it is possible to select the production mode, the music, the amount of light, and the volume. However, in a gaming state other than the normal gaming state (high probability time saving state, low probability time saving state, high probability state and non-time saving state (high probability non-time saving state)), the operation to the operating means is performed during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ. The mode selectable image MK, the music selectable image GK, the light amount selectable image JK, and the volume selectable image HK are displayed based on, and the production mode can be selected, the music can be selected, the light amount can be selected, and the volume can be selected. It may be set to.

In the above modification, it was possible to select the amount of light or the volume (effect parameter) based on the operation to the operating means during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ. However, during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ, it may be possible to select an effect parameter other than the amount of light or the volume based on the operation to the operating means. For example, during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ, the amount of vibration of the vibrating means, the amount of movement of the movable body, the amount of air of the wind generating means, and the like may be selected based on the operation to the operating means. Further, during the stop display of the effect symbol EZ, setting whether or not the movable body (board movable body 55k or frame movable body) is driven based on the operation to the operating means, and whether or not to execute a specific advance notice effect. It may be possible to select various settings such as.

In the above modified example, the selection of the music from the first music to the 20th music can be arbitrarily executed regardless of the type of the production mode (LOGO mode, soccer mode, baseball mode). However, the music may be selected only from the music corresponding to the set production mode. For example, in the LOGO mode, a song can be selected from the first to seventh songs, and in the soccer mode, a song can be selected from the eighth to the fourteenth songs. In the baseball mode, a song may be selected from the 15th to 20th songs. The types of music that can be selected are not limited to 20 and can be changed as appropriate.

In the above modification, the amount of light can be selected from the range of 5 stages, and the volume can be selected from the range of 5 stages. However, the range of the amount of light that can be selected and the range of the volume that can be selected are not limited to five stages, and can be appropriately changed as long as there are two or more stages.

In the above form, in the data image DA, as the data display information (game information), the number of times the probability variation jackpot is won for 3 days, the number of times the normal jackpot is won for 3 days, the probability of today's jackpot, and the total number of rotations are used. Was displayed. However, the game information based on the result of the game is not limited to the above, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the base (the ratio of the total number of prize balls acquired by the player to the number of launched balls), the output rate (the ratio of the number of prize balls acquired based on the operation of the accessory to the number of launched balls), the playing time, The number of shot balls, the number of consecutive times controlled to a high probability state after the big hit game, and the like may be displayed. Further, the data display information (game information) is not limited to the case where it is displayed as a number, and may be displayed as a graph.

In the above form, in the data image DA, the number of times the probabilistic jackpot was won today, the number of times the probabilistic jackpot was won one day ago, and the number of times the probabilistic jackpot was won two days ago were displayed. In addition, the number of times the regular jackpot was won today, the number of times the regular jackpot was won one day ago, and the number of times the regular jackpot was won two days ago were displayed. However, the game information based on the results of other games may be displayed corresponding to each of the plurality of days. For example, not only today's jackpot probability but also the jackpot probability one day ago and the jackpot probability two days ago may be displayed. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the case where the game information corresponding to each of the three days is displayed, and the game information corresponding to each of the two days may be displayed, or the game information corresponding to each of the four days or more may be displayed.

In the above embodiment, the RTC 126 stores the time information in the FRAM 125 every 10 minutes (predetermined time). However, the predetermined time for storing the time information in the FRAM 125 is not limited to every 10 minutes and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the time information may be stored in the FRAM 125 every 30 minutes. The time may be measured by using the timer interrupt processing count instead of using the RTC126.

In the above embodiment, the data display information is obtained when the time of power recovery (when the power is turned on) is after 5 am (reference time) and the latest time information stored in the FRAM 125 is before 5 am. (Game information) has been updated. However, the reference time is not limited to 5 am and can be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be midnight after the amusement park is closed. The reference time for updating the data display information (game information) is outside the game hall's business hours (before 9:00 am and after 11:00 pm so that the player does not know the moment when the data image DA is updated. ) Is good.

In the above embodiment, FRAM 125 (ferroelectric memory) is used as the non-volatile memory. However, other non-volatile memory (EEPROM or FLASH) may be used. For example, FLASH can be configured at a lower cost than FRAM 125. In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, an FRAM 125 that is not incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 121 is used. However, the FRAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 121 may be used. This is because the writing process can be made faster by using the FRAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 121.

In the above embodiment, the data image DA showing the data display information (game information) is displayed in the left display area 7b of the second liquid crystal display device 7. However, the position where the data image DA indicating the data display information is displayed can be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be displayed in the right display area 7c of the second liquid crystal display device 7. Further, the data image DA indicating the data display information may be displayed on a display means other than the second liquid crystal display device 7. For example, it may be displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 50 on which the variation effect is executed. Alternatively, the game machine frame 2 may be provided with a dedicated display means for displaying only the data image DA (for example, in the vicinity of the upper plate 34). Alternatively, the game board 1 may be provided with a dedicated display means for displaying only the data image DA.

In the above embodiment, the player can select one production mode from the three production modes of the logo mode, the soccer mode, and the baseball mode. However, the player may be able to select one effect mode from the two effect modes or four or more effect modes.

In the above embodiment, the player can select the effect mode in the normal gaming state. However, the player may be able to select the effect mode in a gaming state other than the normal gaming state (high-probability time-saving state, low-probability time-saving state, high-probability state and non-time-saving state (high-probability non-time-saving state)). ..

In the above embodiment, each time the variation display of the special symbol is executed (every time the variation effect is executed), the effect control microcomputer 121 wins the probability variation jackpot, the number of times the normal jackpot is won, the jackpot probability, and the total. The number of rotations (information on the number of fluctuations of the special symbol) was stored in the FRAM 125. However, the data display information (game information) such as the number of times the probability variation jackpot is won, the number of times the normal jackpot is won, the jackpot probability, and the total number of rotations is stored in the FRAM 125 without triggering the variable display of the special symbol. Is also good. For example, the game information may be stored in the FRAM 125 each time the game ball enters a ball entry port such as the first start opening 11, the second start opening 12, the large winning opening 14, or the general winning opening 10. Alternatively, the game information may be stored in the FRAM 125 each time a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) is measured.

In the above embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 displays data display information based on the result of the game (the number of times the probability variation jackpot is won for 3 days, the number of times the normal jackpot is won for 3 days, the probability of today's jackpot, and the total number of rotations). It was stored in FRAM 125. However, other control means may store the data display information based on the result of the game in the FRAM 125. For example, the game control microcomputer 101 transmits data display information based on the result of the game (the number of times the probability variation jackpot is won for 3 days, the number of times the normal jackpot is won for 3 days, the probability of today's jackpot, and the total number of rotations) to the FRAM 125. You may memorize it. In this case, the game control microcomputer 101 may display the data display information by the display means. Further, in this case, the FRAM may be incorporated in the game control microcomputer 101.

In the above form, it is set so that a small hit will not be won in a lottery of special symbols. However, a small hit may be won, and a small hit game in which the large winning opening 14 can be opened may be executed. In this case, the number of times the small hit is won (game information) may be shown in the data image DA. Furthermore, in this case, it indicates the number of times a small hit was won on each of a plurality of days, such as the number of times a small hit was won today, the number of times a small hit was won one day ago, and the number of times a small hit was won two days ago. You may do so. In the small hit game, the opening time of the large winning opening 14 can be changed as appropriate as long as it is possible to win at least one ball. However, it is desirable that the total opening time of the large winning opening 14 is 1.8 seconds or less so that an unintended amount of prize balls is not made.

In the above form, only one large winning opening 14 is provided. However, it is also possible to provide two large winning openings, a first large winning opening and a second large winning opening. In this case, the first big winning opening may be opened by the big hit game, and the second big winning opening may be opened by the small hit game. Alternatively, in the jackpot game, the opening of the first big winning opening and the opening of the second big winning opening may be switched depending on the round. Further, when the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening are provided, the specific area 16 may be provided in either one of them.

In the above embodiment, it is configured as a game machine (so-called V probability machine) that is controlled to a high probability state based on the passage to the specific area 16 into the large winning opening 14. However, it can be configured as a gaming machine in which the transition to the high-probability state is determined only by the type of the winning jackpot (big hit symbol), or the high-probability state is set based on the type of the winning jackpot and the gaming state at the time of winning. It may be configured as a gaming machine whose transition is determined. In addition, it is configured as another type of game machine, such as a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer, type 2 type game machine (blade type game machine), and a fall machine that falls from a high probability state to a normal probability state by lottery. You may.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, a type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) is provided. However, the type of jackpot shown in FIG. 11 is just an example and can be changed as appropriate.

In the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (judgment information) to be acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, but one random number is used. It may be acquired and based on the random number, whether or not it is a big hit, the type of big hit, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of fluctuation pattern may be determined. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

11. Inventions Shown in the Above Embodiments The inventions of the following means are shown in the above-described embodiments. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1
Operation means (select button 42k) that can be operated by the player,
An effect control means (for effect control) that can be set to one effect mode selected from a plurality of types of effect modes (LOGO mode, soccer mode, baseball mode) based on the operation (pressing operation) on the operation means. In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) equipped with a microcomputer 121)
The effect control means
The effect pattern (EZ) indicating whether it is a hit can be stopped and displayed via the variable display.
During the stop display of the effect symbol, the effect mode may be selected based on the operation to the operation means (pressing operation to the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42k) (FIG. 59). It is a gaming machine characterized by (see (B) and (C)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player can select the effect mode by operating the operation means even during the stop display of the effect symbol. Therefore, it is possible for the player to select the production mode even at an unexpected timing, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

The invention according to means A2
In the gaming machine according to means A1
The effect control means
It may be possible to select the effect mode based on the operation to the operation means at an arbitrary timing from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the end of the stop display of the effect symbol (Fig.). 21 (A) (B) (C)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player may be able to select the effect mode at an arbitrary timing from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the end of the stop display of the effect symbol. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by letting the player select the production mode at a desired timing.

The invention according to means A3
In the gaming machine according to means A1 or means A2
The effect control means
The effect mode can be selected when the predetermined mode selectable image (MK) is displayed, while the effect mode cannot be selected when the mode selectable image is not displayed.
During the stop display of the effect symbol, the mode selectable image can be displayed based on the operation to the operation means (pressing operation to the upward button of the select button 42k) (FIGS. 59 (A) and 59 (B)). ) Refer to).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player can display the mode selectable image by operating the operating means while the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. In this way, it is possible to start selecting the effect mode even during the stop display of the effect symbol.

The invention according to means A4
In the gaming machine described in means A3,
The mode selectable image has a transparent portion (MK) and has a transparent portion (MK).
The transparent portion is characterized in that when it is displayed so as to be superimposed on a part of the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed, a part of the effect symbol can be visually recognized (see FIG. 59 (B)). It is a game machine.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-74419, the effect mode can be selected by operating the operation means during the variable display of the effect symbol. However, the effect mode cannot be selected even if the operation means is operated during the stop display of the effect symbol. Therefore, it is desired to improve the timing at which the effect mode can be selected to enhance the game entertainment. Therefore, the invention according to the above-mentioned means A1 to A4 is directed to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-74419, in which the effect control means produces an effect based on an operation on the operation means while the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. The difference is that it may allow mode selection. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of enhancing the interest of the game (playing an action effect).

<Means B>
The invention according to means B1
Operation means (select button 42k) that can be operated by the player,
A production control means (effect control microcomputer 121) that can be set to one music selected from a plurality of types of music (first music to twentieth music) based on an operation on the operation means is provided. In the game machine (pachinko game machine PY1)
The effect control means
The effect pattern (EZ) indicating whether it is a hit can be stopped and displayed via the variable display.
During the stop display of the effect symbol, the music may be selected based on the operation to the operating means (pressing operation to the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42k) (FIG. 60 (FIG. 60). C) (Refer to (D)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player can select a musical piece by operating the operating means even during the stop display of the effect symbol. Therefore, it is possible for the player to select a musical piece at an unexpected timing, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

The invention according to means B2
In the gaming machine described in means B1
The effect control means
It is characterized in that it may be possible to select the music based on the operation to the operation means at an arbitrary timing from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the end of the stop display of the effect symbol. It is a game machine.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player may be able to select a musical piece at an arbitrary timing from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the end of the stop display of the effect symbol. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by letting the player select the music at a desired timing.

The invention according to means B3
In the gaming machine according to means B1 or means B2
The effect control means
The music can be selected when the predetermined music selectable image (GK) is displayed, while the music cannot be selected when the music selectable image is not displayed.
During the stop display of the effect symbol, the music selectable image can be displayed based on the operation to the operation means (pressing operation to the downward button of the select button 42k) (FIGS. 60 (B) and (C)). ) Refer to).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player can display the music selectable image by operating the operating means while the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. In this way, it is possible to start selecting music even while the effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

The invention according to means B4
In the gaming machine described in means B3
A display means (first liquid crystal display device 50) capable of displaying the effect design and the music selectable image is provided.
The music selectable image is a gaming machine characterized in that it is displayed by the display means at a position that does not overlap with the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 60 (B)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the music selectable image is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the stopped display of the effect symbol. Therefore, even if the music selectable image is displayed, it is possible to ensure the visibility of the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed.

The invention according to means B5
Operation means (select button 42k) that can be operated by the player,
Based on the operation to the operation means (pressing operation to the upward button or the downward button of the select button 42k), it is possible to set one effect parameter selected from a plurality of types of effect parameters (light intensity, music). In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) equipped with various effect control means (microcomputer 121 for effect control)
The effect control means
The effect pattern (EZ) indicating whether it is a hit can be stopped and displayed via the variable display.
The gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to select the effect parameter based on an operation on the operation means during the stop display of the effect symbol (see FIGS. 61 (B) and 61 (C)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player can select the effect parameter by operating the operation means even during the stop display of the effect symbol. Therefore, it is possible for the player to select the effect parameter even at an unexpected timing, and it is possible to perform a comfortable game.

The invention according to means B6
In the gaming machine according to means B5
The effect control means
The effect parameter can be selected when a predetermined parameter selectable image (light amount selectable image JK, volume selectable image HK) is displayed, while the parameter selectable image is not displayed. The production parameters cannot be selected (see FIGS. 61 (A) and 61 (B)).
During the stop display of the effect symbol, the parameter selectable image is displayed based on the operation to the operating means (pressing operation of the select button 42k to the left direction button, pressing operation of the select button 42k to the right direction button). It is a gaming machine characterized in that it can be displayed (see FIGS. 61 (A) and 61 (B) and FIGS. 61 (A) and 61 (C)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player can display the parameter selectable image by operating the operating means while the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. In this way, it is possible to start selecting the effect parameter even during the stop display of the effect symbol.

By the way, in the game machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-017254, it is not possible to select a musical piece even if the operating means is operated during the stop display of the effect symbol. Further, even if the operation means is operated during the stop display of the effect symbol, the effect parameter cannot be selected. Therefore, it is desired to improve the timing at which music and production parameters can be selected to enhance the interest of the game. Therefore, the invention according to the above-mentioned means B1 to B4 is directed to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-017254, in which the effect control means produces an effect based on an operation on the operation means while the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. The difference is that it may allow mode selection. Further, the invention according to the above-mentioned means B5 to B6 is directed to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-017254, in which the effect control means produces an effect based on an operation on the operation means while the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. The difference is that it may allow the selection of parameters. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem of enhancing the interest of the game (playing an action effect).

PY1 ... Pachinko game machine 7 ... Second liquid crystal display device 7a ... Display screen 50 ... First liquid crystal display device 50a ... Display screen 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer MK ... Mode selectable image MKa ... Transparent part GK … Music selectable image

Claims (6)

Operation means that can be operated by the player,
In a gaming machine provided with a production control means capable of setting one song selected from a plurality of types of songs based on an operation on the operation means.
The effect control means
It is possible to stop and display the effect design that shows whether it is a hit or not through the variable display.
A gaming machine characterized in that it may be possible to select the music based on an operation on the operating means during the stop display of the effect symbol. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The effect control means
It is characterized in that it may be possible to select the music based on an operation to the operation means at an arbitrary timing from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the end of the stop display of the effect symbol. A game machine to play. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
The effect control means
The music can be selected when the predetermined music selectable image is displayed, while the music cannot be selected when the music selectable image is not displayed.
A gaming machine characterized in that the music selectable image can be displayed based on an operation on the operating means during the stop display of the effect symbol. In the gaming machine according to claim 3,
A display means capable of displaying the effect design and the music selectable image is provided.
A game machine characterized in that the music selectable image is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed by the display means. Operation means that can be operated by the player,
In a gaming machine provided with an effect control means capable of setting one effect parameter selected from a plurality of types of effect parameters based on an operation on the operation means.
The effect control means
It is possible to stop and display the effect design that shows whether it is a hit or not through the variable display.
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to select the effect parameter based on an operation on the operation means during the stop display of the effect symbol. In the gaming machine according to claim 5.
The effect control means
While the effect parameter can be selected when the predetermined parameter selectable image is displayed, the effect parameter cannot be selected when the parameter selectable image is not displayed.
A gaming machine characterized in that the parameter selectable image can be displayed based on an operation on the operating means during the stop display of the effect symbol.