JP2021153948A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To propose a game machine capable of increasing working efficiency of a game machine by attracting a player's interest by a standby performance to be executed in a non-game state of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a plurality of standby performances 101 to 104 ranked according to predetermined value, and is configured so as to execute the standby performances 101 to 104 having higher ranks than before determination when it is determined that the total number of occurrences of a specific event generated during progress of a game reaches a predetermined threshold. The game machine is also configured so as to execute standby performances allocated to respective passage performance periods during a plurality of passage performance periods set based on a predetermined base date for reckoning. By such a configuration, a standby performance that is rich in a change can be executed in a non-game state, thus easily attracting a player's interest and generally contributing to improvement of working efficiency in a game machine.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a standby effect device that executes a standby effect in a non-progressing state of the game.

In a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine or a slot machine, a standby effect is executed on a liquid crystal display or the like in a non-progressing state in which the game by the player is not progressing. As the standby effect, an effect including an explanation of the effect content and function of the model is generally known, and the player can confirm the effect content and function by the standby effect before the game.

As a pachinko machine that executes such a standby effect, for example, in Patent Document 1, when the progress of a game by a player is stopped, a different standby effect is provided depending on the presence or absence of a change in a normal symbol and a hold memory of the normal symbol. A configuration to execute is proposed. Such a configuration usually confirms the progress stop of the game by satisfying all of the fact that the special symbol does not fluctuate, there is no hold memory for starting the special symbol to fluctuate, and the jackpot game is not executed. Therefore, the standby effect may be executed while the normal symbol is changing or when the normal symbol has a hold memory. In this configuration, it is possible to notify the player of the presence or absence of the fluctuation of the normal symbol and the reserved memory of the normal symbol by the standby effect executed when the progress of the game is stopped, and prompt the player to continue the game.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-52176

In the conventional configuration of Patent Document 1 described above, the standby effect that is started when the game progress is stopped exerts the effect of urging the player to continue the game. Therefore, the game is in a non-progress state. As the length becomes longer, the effect is reduced. Then, after the fluctuation of the normal symbol and the reserved memory of the normal symbol remaining when the game progress is stopped are digested, the above-mentioned action effect does not occur, and the same as the above-mentioned general standby effect is obtained.
The above-mentioned general standby effect is used as an appeal to a new player in a non-progressive state. However, as described above, such a conventional general standby effect has an action effect that attracts the player's interest by explaining the effect contents and functions of the model, but the effect of these explanations tends to be monotonous, and the game There was a limit to the effects that attracted people's interest. Even in the conventional configuration of Patent Document 1, after the fluctuation of the normal symbol and the reserved memory are digested, there is a limit to the action and effect of attracting the interest of the player as in the general standby effect. ..

The present invention proposes a gaming machine capable of enhancing the action effect that attracts the interest of the player and improving the operating rate of the machine base as a whole by the standby effect executed in the non-gaming state of the game.

According to the present invention, when the standby effect device for executing the standby effect and the stop determination condition for determining that the progress of the game is stopped are satisfied, the standby effect device starts executing the standby effect and starts the progress of the game. In a gaming machine provided with a standby effect control means for terminating the standby effect, the specific counting means for counting the number of occurrences of a specific event occurring during the progress of the game by the player and the count number of the specific event are , The standby effect control means includes a counting determination unit for determining whether or not one or a plurality of preset threshold values have been reached, and the standby effect control means performs a plurality of the standby effects ranked according to a predetermined value. In preparation, when it is determined by the counting determination means that the count number of the specific event has reached the threshold value, a standby effect having a higher rank than the standby effect before the determination is executed when the stop determination condition is satisfied. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with processing contents to be performed.

Here, the "game machine" may be either a slot machine or a ball game machine represented by a pachinko machine.

The "standby effect device" is any of a liquid crystal display (effect symbol display device) that displays a symbol (image), a speaker that generates sound, a lamp or LED that lights or blinks, and a movable accessory that performs a predetermined operation. It may be a plurality of these, and further, it may be a plurality of these. Here, when the standby effect device is a liquid crystal display, the "standby effect" is an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display, and when the standby effect device is a speaker, the "standby effect" is the speaker. When the standby effect device is a lamp or LED, the "standby effect" is the effect of light emitted from the LED or the like, and when the standby effect device is a movable accessory, " The "standby effect" is the operation effect of the movable accessory. It should be noted that such a "standby effect device" may be a dedicated device that executes only the standby effect, or may execute both the standby effect and an effect other than the standby effect.

The "stop determination condition" is a condition for determining that the progress of the game has stopped, and can be appropriately set according to the model of the gaming machine. For example, in the ball game machine, the special symbol has not changed, there is no hold memory for changing the special symbol due to digestion, and the jackpot game for opening the big winning opening has not been executed. A condition that is satisfied when a predetermined time (for example, 120 seconds or 240 seconds) elapses in a state in which all of the above conditions are satisfied is suitable as a "stop determination condition". Further, in the slot machine, medals are not inserted, the number of bets is not set, the reels are not fluctuating, and a specific advantageous gaming state (for example, AT gaming state or bonus gaming). A condition that is satisfied when a predetermined time (for example, 120 seconds or 240 seconds) elapses in a state that satisfies all of the conditions that are not (states) is suitable as the "stop determination condition". Furthermore, in a ball game machine or a slot machine, the "stop determination condition" is that a predetermined time (for example, 120 seconds or 240 seconds) elapses in a state in which the player is not detected by the person detection device that detects the player. It may be a condition that is satisfied by doing so.

The "specific event" can be set to one or more events that can occur during the course of the game. For example, in the ball game machine, the "specific event" can be set to launch a game ball, pay out a game ball (prize ball), win a prize at a starting port, change a special symbol, execute a jackpot game, or the like. Then, the "count number of specific events" is the total number of game balls fired, the total number of game balls paid out (total number of prize balls), the total number of balls entered into the starting port, and special according to these "specific events". It is the total number of fluctuations of the symbol, the total number of executions of the jackpot game, and so on. On the other hand, in the slot machine, the "specific event" can be set for inserting medals, setting the number of bets, operating the start lever and the stop button, winning a winning combination, winning a winning combination, winning an AT, and the like. The "count number of specific events" is the total number of medals inserted, the total number of bets (or the total number of bets set), the total number of operations of the start lever and the stop button, and the combination according to the "specific event". The total number of wins, the total number of winnings for the role, the total number of AT wins, etc. It is preferable that such a count number is reset when the power of the machine base is turned on or off.

The "value" can be set as a value perceived by the player, such as the degree of flashiness (luxury) of the standby effect, the degree of attracting the player's interest, and the like. Alternatively, it can be set as a value associated with the specific event. For example, when the specific event is a variation of a specific symbol, the rank of the standby effect to be executed becomes higher as the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol increases, so that the rank is likely to fluctuate. It can be said that it is determined according to the value (in other words, it is easy to enter the starting port). Further, when a specific event is a game ball payout (prize ball), it can be said that the order of the standby effect is determined according to the value that it is easy to obtain the prize ball.

As the above-mentioned "plurality of standby effects ranked according to value", one standby effect may be set in one order, or a plurality of standby effects may be set in the same order. .. In the latter case, one of the standby effects of the same order is selectively executed.

In such a configuration, when the count number of the specific event increases, the standby effect executed in the non-progress state of the game (the state from the establishment of the stop determination condition to the start of the progress of the game) is ranked according to the value. Since it changes according to the above, it is possible to execute a variety of standby effects in the non-progressive state. Then, the effect of attracting the player's interest can be enhanced by the standby effect that changes in this way. Further, since the player can determine the magnitude of the value indicated by the standby effect by the standby effect executed in the non-progress state of the game, this can be used as the information for selecting the machine. This makes it possible to further attract the interest of the player. As described above, the effect of attracting the player's interest to the standby effect performed in the non-progressing state of the game is remarkably enhanced, so that the player can easily recall the feeling of playing the game, and the operating rate of the machine can be improved as a whole.

Further, in the present invention, when the standby effect device for executing the standby effect and the stop determination condition for determining that the progress of the game is stopped are satisfied, the standby effect device starts executing the standby effect for the game. In a gaming machine provided with a standby effect control means that ends the standby effect as the progress starts, a specific counting means that counts the number of occurrences of a specific event that occurs during the progress of the game by the player, and a count of the specific event. The time measured by the counting determination means for determining whether or not the number has reached one or more preset threshold values and the time measuring means has reached the preset one or more threshold time values. The standby effect control means includes a plurality of the standby effects ranked according to a predetermined value, and the count determination means limits the number of counts of a specific event. When it is determined that the numerical value has been reached, or when it is determined by the timekeeping determination means that the time has reached the threshold time value, the standby effect having a higher rank than the standby effect before the determination is determined to be stopped. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with processing contents to be executed when a condition is satisfied.

Here, "game machine", "standby effect device", "stop determination condition", "specific event", "count number of specific event", "value", and "plurality of standby effects ranked according to value". Is the same as described above.

As the "timekeeping means", a timer or counter capable of measuring time, a real-time clock (RTC), or the like is preferably used. Then, the "threshold time value" may be set as an elapsed time from the reference time (for example, when the power of the machine stand is turned on or when the game store is opened), or is determined as 13:00 or 17:00. It may be set at a different time.

In such a configuration, the waiting effect executed in the non-progressing state of the game changes according to the ranking according to the value due to the increase in the count number of the specific event and the passage of time. You can perform a variety of standby effects. In particular, in this configuration, not only the number of counts of specific events increases, but also the standby effect changes with the passage of time, so that a more varied standby effect can be executed. Further, since the player can determine the magnitude of the value indicated by the standby effect by the standby effect executed in the non-progress state of the game, this can be used as the information for selecting the machine. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of attracting the player's interest to the standby effect performed in the non-progressing state of the game, and it becomes easier to remind the player of the feeling of playing the game. The operating rate can be further improved.

In this configuration, "when it is determined by the timekeeping determination means that the time has reached the threshold time value, the standby effect executed in the non-progress state of the game is lower than the predetermined order. Only in the case of, the standby effect having a higher rank than the standby effect executed before the determination is executed. ”A configuration is preferable. Here, one or a plurality of "predetermined ranks" can be set, and in a configuration in which a plurality of "predetermined ranks" are set, it is preferable that a plurality of threshold time values associated with each rank are set.
In such a configuration, when the change of the standby effect due to the increase in the count number of the specific event has not progressed, the standby effect is changed according to the passage of time of the timekeeping means. That is, even if the count number of the specific event does not increase easily due to the progress of the game, the standby effect is changed with the passage of time, so that the above-mentioned effect of executing the standby effect rich in variation is stable. Is demonstrated.

Further, according to the present invention, when the standby effect device for executing the standby effect and the stop determination condition for determining that the progress of the game is stopped are satisfied, the standby effect device starts executing the standby effect for the game. In a gaming machine provided with a standby effect control means for ending the standby effect as the progress starts, a period measuring means for measuring a plurality of elapsed effect periods set based on a predetermined start date is provided, and further, the standby is provided. The effect control means includes a plurality of the standby effects assigned to each of the elapsed effect periods, and when the game progress stop condition is satisfied during the elapsed effect period, the effect control means allocates the standby effect assigned to the elapsed effect period. It is a gaming machine characterized by having a processing content to be executed.

Here, the “game machine”, the “standby effect device”, and the “stop determination condition” are the same as described above.

As the "starting date", for example, a day installed in a game store (hall), a first day of operation at the game store, or the like is preferably used.

The "elapsed production period" can be set to, for example, a period determined by a predetermined number of days, a period determined by a predetermined one or several weeks, a period determined by a predetermined number of months, and the like. Then, the plurality of "elapsed production periods" may be set as periods in which the preceding and following periods do not overlap, or the preceding and following periods partially overlap and a plurality of periods occur at the same time. You may. Further, one elapsed effect period may be set to occur within the other elapsed effect period.

In such a configuration, since the standby effect executed in the non-progress state of the game changes according to the elapsed effect period, it is possible to execute the standby effect rich in variation due to the change of the elapsed effect period. As a result, the effect of attracting the interest of the player can be enhanced. In addition, the player can grasp the period elapsed from the start date by the standby effect executed in the non-progress state of the game. For example, it is possible to know the period (number of days or months) that has passed since the machine was installed in the game store, and it is possible to easily determine whether the machine is a new machine or an old machine. As a result, it can be used as information for selecting a machine stand. As a result, the effect of attracting the player's interest to the standby effect performed in the non-progressing state of the game is remarkably improved, so that the player can easily select the machine and the operating rate of the machine can be improved as a whole.

In this configuration, "a configuration provided with a period reset means for resetting the starting date and the elapsed effect period by the operation of the administrator" is proposed. Here, the "manager" is, for example, an owner or employee of a game store, a worker who installs a machine stand, or the like.
According to such a configuration, when the machine is moved to another game store, the starting date and the elapsed production period can be reset so that the player can use the information in the game store.

Further, in this configuration, "a configuration provided with a standby effect changing means capable of changing the standby effect assigned to each elapsed effect period by the operation of the administrator" is proposed. Here, the "administrator" is the same as described above.
According to such a configuration, the standby effect assigned to each elapsed effect period can be changed, so that a more varied standby effect can be executed. In addition, since each game store can set the standby effect independently, there is an advantage that the characteristics of each game store can be expressed.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. It is a back view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is a chart explaining a part of the specifications of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process. It is a flowchart of the ball entry data generation process. It is a flowchart of prize ball data transmission processing. FIG. 1 is a flowchart 1 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 4 is a flowchart 4 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart 1 showing a jackpot game process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a jackpot game process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart which shows the demo production process. It is a flowchart which shows the demo display control processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the 1st to 4th demo images 101-104. It is a back view of the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the power-on process in Example 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the 1st to 3rd demo images 141-143 in Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the 4th demo image 144 in another example of Example 2. FIG.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments according to the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various embodiments may be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention. It is also possible to appropriately combine the following examples and other examples.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. An inner frame (not shown) is attached to the outer frame 51 so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51 via hinges 53 provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and further, front to the front surface of the inner frame. A frame (glass frame) 52 is attached to the inner frame so as to be openable. A flat glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52. Further, on the back side (rear side) of the flat glass 61, a game board 2 (FIG. 2) attached to the inner frame is arranged.

Speakers 66 are arranged on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and the game sound and the alarm sound emitted from the speaker 66 enhance the taste of the game and alert the player. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the game state, and the light emission improves the taste of the game. Further, an upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally provided in the lower part of the front frame 52, and a firing handle 64 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 63. The launch handle 64 is rotated clockwise by the player to move a launch device (not shown) to launch a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 toward the game area 3 of the game board 2. do.

Prize balls and rental balls are paid out to the upper plate 55. Further, the lower plate 63 is configured to receive a prize ball overflowing from the upper plate 55, and includes a ball pulling lever (not shown) for discharging the game ball in the lower plate 63. By operating this ball pulling lever by the player, the game balls stored in the lower plate 63 can be transferred to a separate box (dollar box).

The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a settlement display device 94 (see FIG. 3) having a lending button 57, a settlement button 58, and a balance display device 59. Further, in the central portion of the upper plate 55, an effect button 67, a jog dial 68, and a determination switch 69 that can be operated by the player are provided.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. The game board 2 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by guide rails 2a and 2b, and a large number of game nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 3. A center case 5 is arranged in the center of the game area 3, and an LCD screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (not shown as a whole) is arranged in the center of the center case 5 so as to be visible from the front. ing. The center case 5 is also provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, and the like (not shown).

A first starting port 11 is arranged directly under the center case 5, and a normal symbol operating gate 17 and a second starting port 12 are arranged side by side on the right side of the center case 5. .. The first starting port 11 is configured to allow a game ball to enter at all times, while the second starting port 12 is composed of an ordinary electric accessory 13 having a wing piece that can be opened and closed. It is a configuration that allows the game ball to enter only in the open state of. Further, the normal symbol operating gate 17 is configured so that the game ball can always pass through.

Further, a first large winning opening device 21 having a first large winning opening 14 is provided directly below the first starting opening 11, and a second large winning opening 15 is provided below the ordinary electric accessory 13. The second large winning opening device 26 is provided. The first grand prize opening device 21 includes an opening / closing piece 22 that operates to change the position between a standing position for closing the first winning opening 14 and a tilting position for tilting forward from the standing position to open the opening / closing piece 22. By setting the above-mentioned standing position, the game ball cannot be entered into the first large winning opening 14, and by setting the tilting position, the game ball can be opened into the first large winning opening 14. Make it a state. Such a first prize opening device 21 includes a first prize opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 4) that opens and closes the opening / closing piece 22, and by driving and controlling the first prize opening solenoid 14b, the first prize opening solenoid 14b is driven. The large winning opening 14 can be converted and controlled into the closed state and the open state, respectively. Similarly, the second special winning opening device 26 includes an opening / closing piece 27 that performs a position conversion operation to a standing position for closing the second special winning opening 15 and a tilting position for tilting forward and opening from the standing position. By setting the opening / closing piece 27 in the standing position, the game ball cannot enter the second major winning opening 15, and by setting the tilting position, the game ball enters the second major winning opening 15. Make it as open as possible. Such a second special winning opening device 26 includes a second large winning opening solenoid 15b (see FIG. 4) that opens and closes the opening / closing piece 27, and by driving and controlling the second large winning opening solenoid 15b, the second major winning opening solenoid 15b is operated. The two major winning openings 15 can be converted and controlled into the closed state and the open state, respectively.

Further, four general winning openings 41 are arranged on the left side of the first starting opening 11. These general winning openings 41 have a configuration in which a game ball can be entered at all times. Further, an out port 16 is provided at the most downstream portion of the game area 3, and when the game ball launched in the game area 3 does not win any winning port or starting port, the said Enter the ball at the out port 16.

Such a game area 3 includes a left flow area 3a in which the game ball flows down on the left side of the central center case 5, and a right flow area 3b in which the game ball flows down on the right side of the center case 5. By hitting right, the game ball that has passed above the center case 5 flows down the right flow area 3b, and by hitting the game ball left, the game ball flows down the left flow area 3a. The right flow down area 3b is provided with the above-mentioned normal symbol operating gate 17, the second starting port 12, and the second large winning opening 15. Therefore, by aiming at the right flow down area 3b (so-called right-handed hitting), it is possible to enter the normal symbol operating gate 17, the second starting port 12, and the second big winning opening 15. On the other hand, the first starting port 11 and the first winning opening 14 arranged directly under the center case 5 are game balls that flow down the left flow area 3a by a game nail planted in the game board 2. Can enter the ball. Therefore, by aiming at the left flow down area 3a (so-called left-handed hitting), the ball can be entered into the first starting opening 11, the first large winning opening 14, or the four general winning openings 41 described above. Since the left flow area 3a and the right flow area 3b are configured in this way, the player can use right-handed and left-handed properly to use the right-handed and left-handed ones, and the starting ports 11 and 12 and the big winning openings 14 and 15. You can play a game aiming at. It should be noted that the first starting port 11 and the first winning opening 14 of this embodiment are difficult for a game ball that has flowed down the right flow area 3b due to a game nail.

At the lower right of the game board 2, there are a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol hold number display device 18, and a second special symbol hold number display device 19. , A first special symbol display device 9 and a second special symbol display device 10 composed of a 7-segment display device are arranged.

FIG. 3 is a back view of the pachinko machine 1. The back side of the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 to which the game board 2 is detachably attached is housed in an outer frame 51. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout device 73 from above. With this configuration, when a game ball is inserted into each of the above-mentioned winning openings provided on the game board 2, the game ball supplied from the ball tank 71 via the tank rail 72 is paid out as a prize ball. It is paid out to the upper plate 55 by 73. Further, when the lending button 57 and the settlement button 58 of the CR unit 56 described above are operated, the lending ball is paid out by the payout device 73.

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84 (see FIG. 4), and a power supply board 85 are arranged. There is. The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. ing. Although the launch control device 84 is not drawn in FIG. 3, it is provided below the payout control device 81. An external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71 (see FIG. 4), and a signal (information) indicating a game state or a game result is externally (information) via the external connection terminal plate 78. It is sent to the hall computer 87 etc.). Conventionally, the external connection terminal plate 78 has been used for a board (terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the outside) and for a frame (frame side (front frame 52, inner frame 70, outside). Two types are used (terminals for outputting the signal output from the frame 51) to the outside), but in this embodiment, the signal is transmitted to the outside via one external connection terminal plate 78. ..

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical wiring of the pachinko machine 1. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board or power supply board that simply relays signals is not described. Further, although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. .. Then, the CPU of each of these control devices starts the program mounted on each ROM by the interrupt signal having a cycle of 2 ms, and executes various controls.

The main control device 80 includes a first start port switch 11a for detecting game balls that have entered the first start port 11 and a game ball that has entered the second start port 12 via the game board relay terminal plate 74. The second start port switch 12a for detecting the above, the normal gate switch 17a for detecting the game ball passing through the normal symbol operating gate 17, and the first count switch 14a for counting the game balls entered in the first prize opening 14. , The second count switch 15a for counting the game balls entered in the second major winning opening 15, each general winning opening switch 41a for detecting the game balls entered in the general winning opening 41, and the out opening 16 A detection signal is input from an out-port switch 16a that detects a ball, a magnet sensor that detects magnetism, a radio wave sensor that detects radio waves, and the like.

The main control device 80 operates according to a program mounted in the ROM, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signals and the like, and issues the commands to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device. Output to 83. Further, the main control device 80 controls the display of the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the ordinary symbol display device 7 via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 75, and the first The lighting control of the special symbol hold number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19, and the normal symbol hold number display device 8 is performed. Further, the first special winning opening solenoid 14b, the second special winning opening solenoid 15b, and the ordinary electric utility solenoid 13a are also connected to the main control device 80 via the game board relay terminal plate 74. The main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the first special winning opening 14 by driving and controlling the first special winning opening solenoid 14b, and drives and controls the second special winning opening solenoid 15b to control the second special winning opening 15. The opening / closing control is performed, and the opening / closing control of the second starting port 12 is performed by driving and controlling the ordinary electric solenoid 13a. Further, the main control device 80 outputs a signal for management such as a symbol variation and a big hit to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal plate 78.

The payout control device 81 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the main control device 80, and drives the payout motor 90 in response to a command transmitted from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 91 for counting the game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both of them count the prize balls. ..

Further, signals from the full switch 92 and the out-of-ball switch 93 are input to the payout control device 81. The full switch 92 detects that the lower plate 63 is full, and outputs a signal to the payout control device 81 in connection with this detection. The ball-out switch 93 detects that the stored amount of the game ball is small or is not stored in the ball tank (not shown), and outputs a signal to the payout control device 81 in accordance with this detection. When a signal is input from the full switch 92 and the ball out switch 93, the payout control device 81 drives and stops the payout motor 90 to stop the payout operation of the prize ball. The full switch 92 and the out-of-ball switch 93 are configured to continue to output a signal until the detected state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 90 by stopping the input of the signal. To resume.

The payout control device 81 can communicate with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 79, and drives the payout motor 90 in response to the lending command to pay out the lending ball. The CR unit terminal board 79 is also connected to the settlement display device 95 so as to be able to communicate in both directions, and signals from the ball lending switch and the settlement switch provided on the settlement display device 95 are input. The ball lending switch detects the operation of the lending button 57 and outputs a signal, and the settlement switch detects the operation of the settlement button 58 and outputs a signal. Further, the payout control device 81 is also connected to the launch control device 84, and sends a launch stop command to the launch control device 84 at a predetermined opportunity.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 97 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81 described above, a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 98, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 99 are input to the launch control device 84. The rotation amount signal is output when the player rotates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop signal is output by the player when the launch stop switch 99. It is output by pressing. The launch control device 84 controls not to launch the game ball unless a touch signal is input, and even when a launch stop signal is input, the game is played regardless of the operation of the launch handle 64. It is controlled not to fire the ball.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and issues commands for effect display control and the like. It is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control data and the lamp control data are distributed to each control part (sound control device and functional component of the lamp control device) included in the effect symbol control device 82. Then, the functional unit as the voice control device controls the output of the sound from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for the voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device is the data for the lamp control. By operating the lamp driver based on the above, various LEDs and lamps 65 are controlled to emit light.

Further, switches for detecting the operation of the effect button 67, the jog dial 68, the decision switch 69, and the like are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and when each switch detects the operation by the player, the signal is input. Will be done. The jog dial 68 may be connected to the effect symbol control device 82.

The effect symbol control device 82 is a data and a command transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 83 (the one transmitted from the main control device 80, the input from the main control device 80 in the sub-integrated control device 83, and the input of the effect button and the like. The control is performed based on (generated based on the above), and an effect image such as a special effect symbol is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The sub-integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 via the effect relay terminal plate, and are configured with the sub-integrated control device 83. The connection with the effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub-integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

The power supply board 85 (see FIG. 3) is configured as a DC power source that generates a DC voltage by electric power supplied from an external AC power source, and the pachinko machine 1 can be operated by operating a power switch provided on the power supply board 85. Power is supplied to each component. The power supply board 85 includes a backup power supply composed of a capacitor or the like, and stores power in the backup power supply while power is being supplied from the AC power supply. As a result, in the event of a power failure, power is supplied to the main control device 80 or the like (for example, the RAM of the main control device 80), and even after the power supply from the AC power supply is stopped, the data in the RAM of the main control device 80 is maintained for a certain period of time. Is retained. The backup power supply may be provided in the main control device 80 or in a device other than the power supply board 85. In this case, the power supply board 85 outputs a supply signal to the device provided with the backup power source while the power is supplied from the AC power source, and the power supply is stopped to the device provided with the backup power source. Output a signal.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.
When the game ball launched into the game area 3 flows down the left flow area 3a and enters the first start port 11 (the first start port switch 11a in FIG. 4 detects the game ball), the first special symbol is displayed. The first special symbol starts to fluctuate in the device 9, and the random number extracted due to the entry of the ball is determined to be correct or not. Then, when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, the result of this success / failure determination is notified by stopping and displaying the first special symbol.
Here, the random numbers extracted when the ball enters the first starting port 11 are stored as the first hold memory, as will be described later. Up to four of the first reserved storages are stored, and the number of stored first reserved memories (hereinafter, referred to as the first reserved storage number) is represented by the number of lights of the first special symbol reserved number display device 18. By digesting the first reserved memory stored in this way, the above-mentioned hit / fail determination and the change of the first special symbol are executed. The number of first reserved memories indicates the number of undigested first reserved memories.

On the other hand, when the game ball launched into the game area 3 flows down the right flow area 3b and passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 (the normal gate switch 17a in FIG. 4 detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device 7 displays the game ball. The normal symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner, and the random number extracted due to the entry of the ball is determined to be correct or not. Then, when the normal symbol stopped after a predetermined time from the start of fluctuation is in a predetermined hitting mode, the wing piece of the normal electric accessory 13 is driven, and the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. Here, the wing piece of the ordinary electric accessory 13 is opened once for 0.2 seconds in the non-open extension mode described later by hitting the normal symbol once, and is opened for 1 second in the open extension mode described later. Perform the release three times.

When a game ball enters the second start port 12 (the second start port switch 12a in FIG. 4 detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 starts to fluctuate and the second special symbol starts to fluctuate. The random number extracted due to the entry of the ball is judged to be correct or not. Then, when the predetermined fluctuation time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, the result of this success / failure determination is notified by stopping and displaying the second special symbol.
Here, the random numbers extracted when the ball enters the second starting port 12 are stored as the second hold memory, as will be described later. Up to four of the second reserved storages are stored, and the number of stored second reserved storages (hereinafter, referred to as the second reserved storage number) is represented by the number of lights of the second special symbol reserved number display device 19. By digesting the second reserved memory stored in this way, the hit / fail determination and the change of the second special symbol are executed. The second reserved memory number indicates the undigested number of the second reserved memory.

In this way, during the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the variation of the special effect symbol (not shown) linked to the variation of each special symbol. By the variation display of the special effect symbol and the display of the stop mode of the special effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 6, the player can display the variation of each special symbol and the result of the hit / fail determination (big hit, small hit, or loss). I can know.
In this embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol give priority to the fluctuation of the second special symbol regardless of the order of entry into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. Run. That is, when there is an undigested second reserved memory (when the number of the second reserved memory is one or more), the second reserved memory is digested regardless of the presence or absence of the undigested first reserved memory. The change of the special symbol starts. Then, only in the state where there is no undigested second reserved memory, the first reserved memory is digested and the fluctuation of the first special symbol is started.

When the result of the hit / fail determination executed by the digestion of the first reserved memory is a big hit, the first special symbol display device 9 stops the first special symbol in a predetermined jackpot symbol mode, and the effect symbol display device 6 specially stops the first special symbol. The effect symbol is stopped and displayed according to the jackpot symbol mode. As a result, the jackpot game is executed in which the jackpot is confirmed and the first jackpot 14 is opened. In this jackpot game, an opening round for opening the first winning opening 14 is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times via an interval.
On the other hand, if the result of the hit / fail determination executed by the digestion of the second reserved memory is a big hit, the second special symbol display device 10 stops the second special symbol in a predetermined big hit symbol mode, and the effect symbol display device 6 The special effect symbol is stopped and displayed according to the jackpot symbol mode. As a result, the second big hit is confirmed, and the big hit game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened is executed. In this big hit game, an open round for opening the second big winning opening 15 is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times via an interval.
Further, when the hit / fail determination result by digesting the second reserved memory is a small hit, the second special symbol is stopped in a predetermined small hit symbol mode, and the special effect symbol is displayed in the effect symbol display device 6 by the small hit symbol mode. Stop display. As a result, the small hit is confirmed, and the small hit game of opening and closing the second large winning opening 15 once is executed. In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the hit is a small hit only by digesting the second reserved memory. Therefore, in the digestion of the first reserved memory, it is only determined whether or not it is a big hit.

Here, in the present embodiment, two types of jackpot games having different numbers of open rounds are provided, and when it is determined as a jackpot in the winning / losing lottery by digesting the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory described above, Selectively execute any one of the jackpot games. The selection of the jackpot game is performed based on the random numbers (random numbers for determining the first and second jackpot symbols described later) extracted by entering the balls into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12.
As shown in FIG. 5, the two types of jackpot games are a long type that executes open rounds that open the big winning openings 14 and 15 10 times, and a short type that executes the open rounds 4 times, and each open round. Is repeated with an interval in between. In any of the types, in each opening round, the opening time of the large winning openings 14 and 15 elapses for 30 seconds, or 10 (specified number) game balls are won in the large winning openings 14 and 15. Then, the big winning openings 14 and 15 are closed and the process ends. In such a big hit game, when a long type with a large number of rounds is executed, more game balls can be entered into the big winning openings 14 and 15 as compared with the short type.

Further, in the small hit game described above, the operation of opening the second large winning opening 15 for 1.5 seconds is performed once. In such a small hit game, it is more difficult to obtain a prize ball than in the above-mentioned big hit game.

Next, the specifications of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In the following, the number of prize balls, the probability of winning a big hit, the probability of winning a small hit, the probability of winning a normal symbol, and each game state will be described. Other specifications are the same as before, so explanations have been omitted.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the balls are entered into the starting openings 11 and 12, the large winning openings 14 and 15, and the general winning openings 41, a set number of prize balls are paid out. Specifically, three prize balls are entered into the first starting port 11 and five prize balls are entered into the first large winning opening 14 for each entry into the second starting port 12. Thirteen prize balls are paid out for each ball, 13 prize balls are paid out for each entry into the second major winning opening 15, and five prize balls are paid out for each entry into the general winning opening 41.

Further, the configuration of this embodiment has a function of increasing the probability of winning a big hit in the above-mentioned winning / failing determination, and is configured as a so-called probability variable machine. That is, the game according to this configuration is a game that proceeds with the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 closed, and the above-mentioned big hit that opens the first big winning opening 14 or the second big winning opening 15. The game, which is roughly divided into games and progresses with the large winning openings 14 and 15 closed, is set to a normal game state and a probabilistic game state in which the probability of winning a big hit is higher than that of the normal game state. After the jackpot game is completed, the game shifts to either the normal game state or the probabilistic game state.

The normal game state is a game state in which the "low probability mode / non-time reduction mode / non-open extension mode" is set, and the probability variation game state is a game state in which the "high probability mode / time reduction mode / open extension mode" is set. be.
Here, in the low probability mode, the preset low winning probability is valid and the winning / failing determination of whether or not it is a big hit is performed, and in the high probability mode, the high winning probability higher than the low winning probability is valid and applicable. Make a negative decision. That is, the low winning probability and the high winning probability are defined as the jackpot winning probability for determining whether or not it is a jackpot, and the low winning probability is determined by the winning / failing determination in the normal gaming state (low probability mode). It is used, and the high winning probability is used in the winning / failing determination in the probabilistic gaming state (high probability mode). In this embodiment, the jackpot winning probability (low winning probability) in the low probability mode is set to 1/300, and the jackpot winning probability (high winning probability) in the high probability variation mode is set to 1/30. (See FIG. 5).
Further, in the time saving mode, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened as compared with the non-time saving mode. That is, for the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, a short fluctuation time effective in the time saving mode and a long fluctuation time effective in the non-time saving mode are set respectively, and the special symbol and the normal symbol are set respectively. Each length variation time with the symbol is valid in the normal gaming state (non-time reduction mode), and each short variation time between the special symbol and the normal symbol is valid in the probability variation game state (time reduction mode). NS.
Further, in the open extension mode, the winning probability of the normal symbol is set to be higher than that in the non-open extension mode, and the opening time of the second starting port 12 is extended as compared with the non-open extension mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the winning probability of a normal symbol is set to 1/10 in the non-open extension mode, whereas the corresponding winning probability is set to 9/10 in the open extension mode. Then, in the opening operation of the second starting port 12, the opening for about 0.2 seconds is performed once in the non-opening extension mode, and the opening for about 1 second is performed three times in the opening extension mode.

Further, in this embodiment, the small hit winning probability described above is set uniformly (for example, 1/60) for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The small hit winning probability is the same in the above-mentioned normal game state and the probabilistic game state.

Next, the processing of various programs executed by the main control device 80 will be described.
FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of the main routine. The main routine is composed of the main processing from S10 to S80 and the residual processing of S85 that is repeated as long as the time allows within the time remaining after executing the main processing, and is periodically executed by a hard interrupt every 2 ms. Will be done. When a hard interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is normal (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is a predetermined value, and when the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to the main process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether or not it is okay.

If a negative determination (that is, it is determined that the interrupt is not normal) is made in S10 (S10: No), the initial setting (S15) is executed, and the process proceeds to the residual processing (S85). In this initial setting, for example, writing of a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the RAM, writing of each initial value to a working area of the RAM, such as using the first and second special symbols as initial symbols, is executed. On the other hand, when affirmative determination (that is, determination that it is a normal interrupt) is made in S10 (S10: Yes), the initial value random number update process (S20), the jackpot determination random number update process (S25), and the first jackpot symbol Random number update process for determination (S30), random number update process for second big hit symbol determination (S35), random number update process for small hit symbol determination (S40), random number update process for hit determination (S45), reach determination Random number update process (S50), random number update process for determining fluctuation pattern (S55), winning confirmation process (S60), win / fail judgment process (S65), special game process (S70), fraud monitoring process (S75), image Each output process (S80) such as output process is performed, and the initial value random number update process (S85) is looped within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input.

Next, the start winning process (FIG. 7), the winning ball data generation process (FIG. 8), and the winning ball data transmission process (FIG. 9) executed from the winning confirmation process (S60) of the main routine described above will be described. These start winning process, winning ball data generation processing, and winning ball data transmission processing are subroutines called in the winning confirmation process (S60) and are processes executed by the main control device 80.

The flowchart of the start winning process is shown in FIG.
In the start winning process, in S100, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected the game ball. In the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S100: No) and S120, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S100: Yes) and S105. In S105, it is determined whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S105: Yes) and S120, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S105: No) and S110.

In S110, the first extraction random number holding storage process is executed. In this first extraction random number hold storage process, a random number for determining the first jackpot, a random number for determining the first jackpot symbol, a random number for reach determination, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, etc. are extracted and stored as the first hold storage, and at the same time, the first is stored. (1) Add 1 to the first hold number counter indicating the number of hold storages, and perform the processing necessary for turning on the first special symbol hold number display device 18 according to the information of the first hold number counter. Further, a signal indicating that the first hold storage has occurred is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.

In S120, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected the game ball. In the case of a negative determination (S120: No), the start winning process is completed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S120: Yes), the process proceeds to S125. In S125, it is determined whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). In the case of an affirmative determination (S125: Yes), the start winning process is completed, and in the case of a negative determination (S125: No), the process proceeds to S130.

In S130, the second extraction random number holding storage process is executed. In this second extraction random number hold storage process, a second big hit determination random number, a second big hit symbol determination random number, a reach judgment random number, a fluctuation pattern determination random number, etc. are extracted and stored as the second hold storage, and at the same time, the second is stored. (Ii) Add 1 to the second hold number counter indicating the number of hold storages, and perform the processing necessary for turning on the second special symbol hold number display device 19 according to the information of the second hold number counter. Further, a signal indicating that the second hold storage has occurred is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.

The flowchart of the above-mentioned incoming ball data generation processing is shown in FIG. The ball entry data generation process generates ball entry data indicating that the ball has entered the starting ports 11 and 12, the general winning openings 41, and the large winning openings 14 and 15, respectively, and also generates ball entry data indicating that the balls have entered the starting ports 11 and 12, general winning openings 11, 12 and general. The total number of shots fired into the game area 3 is counted by the number of shot balls counters that are counted when the balls are detected in the winning openings 41, the large winning openings 14, 15 and the out openings 16.

In the ball entry data generation process, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected the game ball in S700. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S700: Yes) and S705, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S700: No) and S715.
In S705, the incoming ball data of "00000000000" represented by 1-byte data is set to "00000001" by setting 1 in the lower 1 bit thereof. In this way, in the ball entry data, the lower 5 bits correspond to each winning opening 11, 12, 14, 15, 41, and the value indicated by each bit indicates whether or not the ball has entered (1 is detected, 0 is not detected).
In S710 following from S705, 1 is added to the number of shot balls counter, and the process proceeds to S715.

In S715, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected the game ball. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S715: Yes) and S720, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S715: No) and S730.
In S720, 1 is set in the lower 2 bits of the ball entry data. As a result, the ball entry data indicating the ball entry into only the second starting port 12 becomes "00000010".
In S725 following from S720, 1 is added to the number of shot balls counter, and the process proceeds to S730.

In S730, it is determined whether or not the first count switch 14a has detected the game ball. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S730: Yes) and S735, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S730: No) and S745.
In S735, 1 is set in the lower 3 bits of the ball entry data. As a result, the ball entry data indicating that the ball is entered only in the first large winning opening 14 becomes "00000100".
In S740 following from S735, 1 is added to the number of shot balls counter, and the process proceeds to S745.

In S745, it is determined whether or not the second count switch 15a has detected the game ball. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S745: Yes) and S750, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S745: No) and S760.
In S750, 1 is set in the lower 4 bits of the ball entry data. As a result, the ball entry data indicating that the ball has entered only the second major winning opening 15 becomes "00001000".
In S755 following from S750, 1 is added to the number of shot balls counter, and the process proceeds to S760.

In S760, it is determined whether or not the general winning opening switch 41a has detected the game ball. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S760: Yes) and S765, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S760: No) and S775.
In S765, 1 is set in the lower 5 bits of the ball entry data. As a result, the ball entry data indicating that the ball is entered only in the general winning opening 41 becomes "00010000".
In S770 following from S765, 1 is added to the number of shot balls counter, and the process proceeds to S775.

In S775, it is determined whether or not the out port switch 16a has detected the game ball. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S775: Yes) and S780, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S775: No) and S790. In S780, 1 is added to the number of shot balls counter, and the process proceeds to S790.

In S790, the ball entry data storage process is executed. In the ball entry data storage process, the ball entry data generated by the S705, S720, S735, S750, and S765 is stored in the buffer for the ball entry data. After S790, the ball entry data generation process is terminated.

It is possible to reduce the processing load by allocating the ball-filling data generated by such ball-filling data storage processing in order from the low-order bit in order from the ball-filling opening with the highest ball-filling frequency. Further, in this embodiment, four storage areas (ball entry data storage areas 00H to 03H) capable of storing the ball entry data, respectively, are provided, and data indicating the number of prize balls, which will be described later, is provided separately. Since it also has a storage area for transmitting data, it is possible to increase the number of storages.
In the configuration of this embodiment, the number of shot balls counter indicating the total number of shots to the game area 3 is cleared when the power of the machine is turned off or turned on.

The flowchart of the prize ball data transmission process described above is shown in FIG. The prize ball data transmission process is a process of transmitting data indicating the number of prize balls to the payout control device 81 based on the ball entry data generated by the entry ball data storage process.

In the prize ball data transmission process, in S800, it is determined whether or not there is data stored in the buffer for the ball entry data described by S790 of the ball entry data generation process (whether or not it is not "00000000000"). In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S800: Yes) and S805, and in the case of a negative determination (S800: No), the prize ball data transmission process is terminated.
Here, in this embodiment, a ball entry data shift process (not shown) is executed. In this ball entry shift process, when there is no ball entry data in the ball entry data buffer and data is stored in the ball entry data storage area 00H, the data stored in the ball entry data storage area 00H. Is transferred to the buffer for incoming ball data. Then, along with this transition, the data stored in the entry data storage areas 01H to 03H are also transferred to the area one step before.

In S805, it is determined whether or not the unpaid full tank signal is received from the payout control device 81. In the case of an affirmative determination (S805: Yes), the prize ball data transmission process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S805: No), the process proceeds to S810. The unpaid full tank signal is a signal indicating that the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls exceeds the predetermined capacity of the RAM of the payout control device 81.

In S810, it is determined whether or not the lower 1 bit of the incoming ball data = 1. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S810: Yes) and S815, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S810: No) and S820. In S815, data of three prize balls is set in the data bus, and the process proceeds to S860.

In S820, it is determined whether or not the lower second bit of the ball entry data = 1. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S820: Yes) and S825, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S820: No) and S830. In S825, data of 5 prize balls is set in the data bus, and the process proceeds to S860.

In S830, it is determined whether or not the lower third bit of the ball entry data = 1. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S830: Yes) and S835, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S830: No) and S840. In S835, data of 13 prize balls is set in the data bus, and the process proceeds to S860.

In S840, it is determined whether or not the lower 4th bit of the ball entry data = 1. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S840: Yes) and S845, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S840: No) and S850. In S845, data of 13 prize balls is set in the data bus, and the process proceeds to S860.

In S850, it is determined whether or not the lower 5th bit of the ball entry data = 1. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S850: Yes) and S855, and in the case of a negative determination (S850: No), the prize ball data transmission process is terminated. In S855, data of 5 prize balls is set in the data bus, and the process proceeds to S860.

In S860, the command transmission process is executed. In this command transmission process, a command including data indicating the number of prize balls set in the data bus by S815, S825, S835, S845, or S855 and an instruction to pay out the number of prize balls in the data is controlled to be paid out. It transmits to the device 81. Further, in this embodiment, data indicating the number of prize balls is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.
In the following S865, the prize ball number storage process is executed. In the prize ball number storage process, the data of the number of prize balls determined by S815, S825, S835, S845, or S855 is used as the prize balls (starting ports 11, 12, large prize openings 14, 15, general). It is stored in association with the winning opening 41) and the game state. After this S865, the prize ball data transmission process is terminated.

Next, the pass / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 13. The pass / fail determination process is a process executed from the main routine described above.

In the hit / fail determination process, as shown in FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory is operating (that is, the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed) (S150). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S150: Yes), the pass / fail determination process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S150: No), the process proceeds to S155. In S155, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S155: Yes), the process proceeds to S260 in FIG. 12, and in the case of a negative determination (S155: No), the process proceeds to S160. In S160, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being confirmed and displayed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S160: Yes) and S300 in FIG. 13, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S160: No) and S165.

In S165, it is determined whether or not there is an undigested second reserved memory, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S165: Yes) and S170, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S165: No) and S175. .. In S170, the number of the second reserved memory is decremented, the oldest undigested second reserved memory is selected, and the information (numerical data such as random numbers) stored in the second reserved memory is used for jackpot determination. Move to a given buffer. In this way, the second reserved memory is digested.

In S175, it is determined whether or not there is an undigested first reserved memory, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S175: Yes) and S180, and in the case of a negative determination (S175: No), a pass / fail determination process is performed. To finish. In S180, the number of the first reserved memory is decremented, the oldest undigested first reserved memory is selected, and the information (numerical data such as random numbers) stored in the first reserved memory is used for jackpot determination. Move to a given buffer. In this way, the first reserved memory is digested.
In the pass / fail determination process of this embodiment, the second hold memory is prioritized over the first hold memory and is the target of the pass / fail determination. Therefore, the first hold memory is subject to the pass / fail judgment only when there is no undigested second hold memory.

In S185, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S185: Yes) and S190, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S185: No) and S195. Here, the probability variation flag = 1 indicates the above-mentioned probability variation game state (“high probability mode / time saving mode / open extension mode”), and the probability variation flag = 0 indicates the above-mentioned normal game state (“low probability”). Mode / non-time saving mode / non-open extension mode ").

In S190, a hit / fail determination table (probability variation table) corresponding to the high probability mode is selected, and based on the selected probability variation table, the jackpot determination random number moved to the jackpot determination buffer is determined as to whether or not it is a jackpot. .. Here, when the second reserved memory is digested, it is also determined whether or not the large hit determination random number is a small hit based on the selected probability variation table. Further, in S190, the remaining number of hit / fail determinations that can be executed in the probabilistic game state (probability change flag = 1) (the remaining number until the upper limit of the number of special figure fluctuations is reached) is decremented. This remaining number of times (hereinafter referred to as the remaining number of times of special figure fluctuation) is decremented by both the digestion of the first reserved memory and the digestion of the second reserved memory.
After the processing of S190, the process proceeds to S200 of FIG.

On the other hand, in S195, a hit / fail judgment table (normal table) corresponding to the low probability mode is selected, and based on the selected normal table, the big hit judgment random number moved to the big hit judgment buffer is whether or not it is a big hit. judge. Here, when the second reserved memory is digested, it is also determined whether or not the big hit determination random number is a small hit based on the selected normal table. After the processing of S195, the process proceeds to S200 of FIG.

In S200, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the determination result of S190 or S195, and if it is an affirmative determination, it proceeds to (S200: Yes), S205, and if it is a negative determination (S200: No), S220. Proceed to.

In S205, the jackpot symbol mode of the special symbol is determined based on the jackpot symbol determination random number (the jackpot symbol determination random number in the buffer for jackpot determination) related to the digested hold memory.

In the subsequent variation pattern determination process of S210, the variation pattern determination random number, the reach determination random number, etc. (the variation pattern determination random number, the reach determination random number, etc. in the jackpot determination buffer) and the probability variation flag related to the digested hold memory are used. Based on the above, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined, and the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined according to the fluctuation time.
More specifically, the variation time of the special symbol that can be selected is predetermined according to the probability variation flag, and the variation time of the special symbol is determined according to the above-mentioned random number for determining the variation pattern, the random number for determining reach, and the like. That is, when the probability variation flag = 0 (normal game state), since it is in the non-time saving mode, the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the non-time saving mode can be selected, and the random number for determining the variation pattern of the digested hold memory. The fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined by the random number for determining the reach and the like. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag = 1 (probability variation game state), since the time reduction mode is used to shorten the variation time of the special symbol, the variation time of the special symbol corresponding to the time reduction mode can be selected, and the variation pattern is determined. The fluctuation time is determined by a random number or a random number for reach determination. The reach determination random number is used to determine whether or not to execute various predetermined reach effects (normal reach effect, long reach effect, super reach effect, etc.). Then, when it is decided to execute any of the reach effects, the variation time of the special symbol is determined according to the determined reach effect.

In the following S215, the number of rounds of the jackpot game, the production time related to the jackpot game, the interval time, the production mode of the jackpot game, and the like are set according to the jackpot game content determined in S205, and the production mode of the jackpot game and the production mode after the jackpot game are set. Set the game state, etc. of, and proceed to S250. Here, when shifting to the normal game state after the big hit game, it is decided to set the low probability mode, the non-time saving mode, and the non-open extension mode. On the other hand, when shifting to the probabilistic game state, it is determined to set the high probability mode, the time saving mode, and the open extension mode described above, and the upper limit value of the number of special figure fluctuations is determined.

In S220, whether or not it is a small hit is determined based on the determination result of S190 or S195. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S220: Yes) and S225, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S220: No) and S240. In this embodiment, as described above, it is determined whether or not the hit is a small hit only when the second reserved memory is digested. Therefore, when the first reserved memory is digested, S220 is used. Negative determination (proceed to S240).

In S225, the small hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol related to the second hold storage, and the process proceeds to S230.
In the variation pattern determination process of S230, similarly to the above S210, the variation pattern determination random number and the reach determination random number and the like related to the second hold storage (the variation pattern determination random number and the reach determination random number in the jackpot determination buffer, etc.) ) And the probability variation flag, the variation time of the second special symbol is determined, and the variation pattern of the second special symbol is determined according to the variation time.
In the following S235, the opening operation pattern of the large winning opening 14 in the small hit game, the production time related to the small hit game, the production mode of the small hit Yuki, and the like are set, and the process proceeds to S250.

Further, in S240 following the negative determination of S220, similarly to the S210, the variation pattern determination random number and the reach determination random number related to the digested hold memory and the like (variation pattern determination random number and reach in the jackpot determination buffer). The fluctuation time and fluctuation pattern of the special symbol are determined based on the determination random number, etc.) and the probability variation flag. Further, in S240, prior to this, a process of determining a lost symbol is performed. In the following S245, the process related to the loss is performed, and the process proceeds to S250.
In this embodiment, the process of determining the lost symbol is performed in S240, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be provided in which a process of determining the lost symbol is provided before S240.

In S250, the hold storage number command indicating the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number after decrementing in S170 and S180, and the hit / fail determination result (big hit, small hit, or hit / fail judgment result) determined in S190 and S195. The command including the information of the loss) and the variation start command including the jackpot game content determined in S205, the variation time of the special symbol, the stop mode of the special symbol, and the like are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. This fluctuation start command includes information indicating whether the digested hold memory is the first hold memory or the second hold memory, information on whether to execute various reach effects, and information on the probability change flag. Further, the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is driven and controlled to start changing the first special symbol or the second special symbol according to the digested hold memory, and the pass / fail determination process is completed. do.
When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives such a command, the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the information indicated in the command (the number of first reserved storage and the second reserved storage, the fluctuation time of the special symbol, the presence / absence of various reach effects, and the result of determining whether or not the result is correct. , Special symbol stop mode, jackpot game content, etc.) are stored in a predetermined buffer. Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 transmits a command to the effect symbol control device 82 in accordance with the fluctuation start command, and the effect symbol control device 82 drives and controls the effect symbol display device 6 according to the received command. , Stop of the special symbol Start displaying the special effect symbol corresponding to the information of the symbol mode and the variation pattern.

In S260 of FIG. 12 following the affirmative determination of S155 described above, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the special symbol has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S260: Yes), the process proceeds to S265, and in the case of a negative determination. (S260: No) ends the pass / fail determination process. In S265, the variable display of the special symbol is terminated, and the definite symbol of the special symbol (that is, the big hit symbol determined in S205, the small hit symbol determined in S225, or the lost symbol determined in S240) is displayed, and at the same time. A symbol confirmation command for executing the confirmation display of the effect symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the pass / fail determination process is completed.

In S300 of FIG. 13 following the affirmative determination of S160 described above, it is determined whether or not the duration of the confirmation display of the special symbol has expired. In the case of (S300: No), the hit / fail determination process is terminated. In S305, the confirmation display of the special symbol is finished, and the process proceeds to S310. In S310, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is the jackpot symbol mode. move on. In S315, the probability change flag is referred to, and when the probability change flag = 1 (S315: Yes), the probability change flag is cleared (S320) and the remaining number of special figure fluctuations is cleared (S330), and S340. Proceed to. On the other hand, in the case of a negative determination in S315 (S315: No), the process proceeds to S340. After that, by sequentially executing the state designation command transmission process (S340), the condition device operation start process (S345), the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S350), and the jackpot start effect process (S355), the mode of the jackpot game The jackpot game is started by transmitting a command indicating the above, a command instructing the start of the jackpot game, and the like to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the winning / failing determination process is completed.
Here, in the state designation command transmission process (S340) of this embodiment, when the probability change flag is cleared (S320), information indicating the end of the probability change game state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. ..

On the other hand, in S360 following the negative determination of S310, the probability variation flag is referred to, and when the probability variation flag = 1 (S360: Yes), the remaining number of hit / fail determinations that can be executed during the probability variation mode (number of fluctuations in the special figure). (Remaining number of)) (S365). Then, when the remaining number of special figure fluctuations = 0 (S365: Yes), the probability change flag is cleared (S370), and the process proceeds to S390. On the other hand, in the case of a negative determination in S365 (S365: No), the process proceeds to S390. If a negative determination is made in S360 (S360: No), the process proceeds to S390.

In S390, the state specification command transmission process is executed. In the state designation command transmission process (S390) of this embodiment, when the probability change flag is cleared (S370), information indicating the end of the probability change game state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.
In the following S395, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a symbol that is a small hit, and if it is affirmative (S395: Yes), the process proceeds to S400 and the special electric accessory operation start process ( By sequentially executing S400) and the small hit start effect processing (S405), a command indicating the mode of the small hit game, a command instructing the start of the small hit game, and the like are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. The small hit game is started, and the winning / failing determination process is completed. Further, in the case of a negative determination in S395 (S395: No), the hit / fail determination process is terminated.

Next, the jackpot game process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 14 to 16. This big hit game process is a process executed from the special game process (S70) of the main routine described above when a big hit is obtained by the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process.

In the jackpot game process, as shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operating device is operating (that is, the jackpot game is being executed) (S500). Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S500: Yes) and S505, and in the case of a negative determination (S500: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S505, it is determined whether or not the large winning openings 14 and 15 are open, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S505: Yes), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 15, and in the case of a negative determination (S505: No). ), Proceed to S510.

In S510, it is determined whether or not the interval between open rounds in the jackpot game is in progress. In the case of an affirmative determination (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S570 in FIG. 15, and in the case of a negative determination (S510: No), the process proceeds to S515. In S515, it is determined whether or not the end effect of the big hit game is in progress. In the case of an affirmative determination (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S600 in FIG. 17, and in the case of a negative determination (S515: No), the process proceeds to S520.

In S520, it is determined whether or not the start effect time in the jackpot game has elapsed. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S520: Yes) and S525, and in the case of a negative determination (S520: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S525, the large winning opening opening process for opening the large winning openings 14 and 15 is executed. In this large winning opening opening process, the opening time (for example, 30 seconds) preset as the maximum opening time of the large winning openings 14 and 15 in the opening round is synchronized with the opening start of the large winning openings 14 and 15. Start digestion. After this big winning opening opening process, the big hit game process is finished. Here, the time digestion of the open time is performed by the subtraction process of the open timer. Specifically, the release timer is preset with a counter value corresponding to the release time (30 seconds), and a process of subtracting the counter value each time the jackpot game process is executed (for each timer interrupt process) is performed. It is assumed that the opening time has elapsed when the counter value becomes 0 after the execution. As a matter of course, the opening time measuring means is not limited to the subtraction process of the opening timer, and other means can be used.

In S550 of FIG. 15 following the affirmative determination of S505, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the large winning openings 14 and 15 is 10. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S550: Yes) and S560, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S550: No) and S555. In S555, it is determined whether or not the opening time (30 seconds) has elapsed due to the time digestion of the opening timer described above. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S555: Yes), the process proceeds to S560, and in the case of a negative determination (S555: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S560, the large winning opening closing process is executed, and the large winning openings 14 and 15 are closed (the opening round is completed). In the following S565, the jackpot interval process for setting the interval between each open round of the jackpot game is executed, and the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S570 of FIG. 15 following the affirmative determination of S510, it is determined whether or not the interval time of the jackpot game has elapsed. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S570: Yes) and S575, and in the case of a negative determination (S570: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S575, it is determined whether or not the final round has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S575: Yes) and S580, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S575: No) and S585.
In S580, the jackpot end effect process for producing the effect when the jackpot game is terminated is executed. After this S580, the jackpot game process ends.
In S585, the large winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, the same process as in S525 described above is performed to open the large winning openings 14 and 15 and to start the time digestion of the opening time (30 seconds).

Further, in S600 of FIG. 16 following the affirmative determination of S515, it is determined whether or not the time for the jackpot end effect has ended. In the case of an affirmative determination (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and the S605 and S610 are executed in sequence, while in the case of a negative determination (S600: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S605 and S610, the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device are stopped, and the process proceeds to S615. In S615, it is determined whether or not to shift to the probabilistic game state after the big hit game. Here, in the case of affirmative determination (S615: Yes), the number of hit / fail determinations that can be executed during the probability variation game state (upper limit value of the number of special figure fluctuations) is set (S620), and the probability variation flag = 1 (S620). S625). Then, the process proceeds to S640. On the other hand, in the case of a negative determination in S615 (S615: No), the process proceeds to S640.
Here, when shifting to the probabilistic game state, the high probability mode, the time saving mode, and the open extension mode are set. Therefore, refer to the upper limit value of the number of special figure fluctuations determined in S215 of the hit / fail determination process in S620. Then, the upper limit value is set as the remaining number of special figure fluctuations.

In S640 and S645, a process of transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game and a state designation command transmission process are executed for the sub-integrated control device 83, and the jackpot game process is terminated. Here, in the present embodiment, in S645, information on the gaming state (normal gaming state or probabilistic gaming state) that shifts after the big hit game is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83.

Next, the main parts of the present invention will be described with reference to Examples 1 and 2 below.

The configuration of the first embodiment is to display the demo images 101 to 104 (see FIG. 19) by the effect symbol display device 6 in a non-progressing state in which the game is not progressing, and the demo images 101 to 104 are displayed. Based on the total number of prize balls paid out during the game by the player (hereinafter referred to as the total number of prize balls) and the total number of fluctuations of the first and second special symbols (hereinafter referred to as the total number of fluctuations of the special symbols). It is a configuration to be changed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the first to fourth demo images 101 to 104 having different display contents are provided in advance, and when the total number of prize balls reaches a predetermined threshold value or the special symbol When the total number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined threshold number value, the process of switching the first to fourth demo images 101 to 104 is executed. Further, in this embodiment, the process of switching the first to fourth demo images 101 to 104 is also executed when the predetermined time (for example, 13:00 and 17:00) during the business of the game store (hall) is reached. Here, in the switching process of the first to fourth demo images 101 to 104 based on the time, when the demo images 101 to 104 of the predetermined order are not switched (in other words, when the number of executions of the switching process is a predetermined number or less). ) Is executed only.

The first to fourth demo images 101 to 104 of this embodiment are ranked from the lowest-ranked first demo image 101 to the highest-ranked fourth demo image 104, and are gradually flashy according to the ranking. It is set to be a production. That is, as shown in FIG. 19A, the first demo image 101 is the most modest effect composed of the model name symbol 101a and the game explanatory symbol 101b. As shown in FIG. 19B, the second demo image 102 is composed of a model name symbol 102a, a character symbol 102b, and a game explanation symbol 102c, and is a more flashy effect than the first demo image 101. As shown in FIG. 19C, the third demo image 103 is composed of a model name symbol 103a, a character symbol 103b, and a background symbol 103c, and is more flashy than the second demo image 102. As shown in FIG. 19D, the fourth demo image 104 is composed of the model name symbol 104a, the character symbol 104b, and the background symbol 104c, and is the most flashy effect.

As a condition for switching the first to fourth demo images 101 to 104, as described above, the total number of prize balls reaches a predetermined threshold value and the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined threshold value. It has been set. Specifically, three types of values are set as the threshold value for determining the total number of prize balls: the first threshold value = 1000, the second threshold value = 2000, and the third threshold value = 3000. .. Further, as the threshold number value for determining the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol, three types of values are set: the first threshold number = 100 times, the second threshold number value = 200 times, and the third threshold number value 300 times. ing.
That is, when the total number of prize balls is less than 1000 and the total number of fluctuations is less than 100, the first demo image 101 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. When the total number of prize balls is 1000 or more and less than 2000, or when the total number of fluctuations is 100 or more and less than 200, the second demo image 102 is displayed and the total number of prize balls is 2000 or more and less than 3000. In the case of, or when the total number of fluctuations is 200 or more and less than 300, the third demo image 103 is displayed. When the total number of prize balls is 3000 or more, or when the total number of fluctuations is 300 or more, the fourth demo image 104 is displayed.

Here, the total number of prize balls is obtained by counting the number of prize balls generated by the above-mentioned prize ball data transmission process, and the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol is stored in the hold memory in the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process. It is obtained by counting based on digestion. Then, the total number of prize balls and the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol are cleared when the power of the machine is turned off or turned on.

In this embodiment, as such switching conditions are set, the total number of prize balls and / or the total number of prize balls and / or as the ranks of the first to fourth demo images 101 to 104 displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 become higher. It can be said that it is a machine with a large number of total fluctuations of special symbols and a large amount of profits earned by players. That is, the first to fourth demo images 101 to 104 of this embodiment are ranked according to the value of the total number of prize balls and the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, a predetermined time (13:00 or 17:00) is also set as a switching condition for the first to fourth demo images 101 to 104.
Specifically, the first time = 13:00 and the second time = 17:00 are set, and at the first time, the total number of prize balls is less than 1000 and the total number of fluctuations is less than 100. Also, the demo image 102 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. Then, when the first time is reached, if the total number of prize balls is 1000 or more or the total number of fluctuations is 100 or more, the demo image currently valid is maintained. That is, at the first time, if the first demo image 101 is valid, the second demo image 102 is valid, while the second to fourth demo images 102 to 104 are valid. The valid demo images 102-104 are maintained.
On the other hand, at the second time, even if the total number of prize balls is less than 2000 and the total number of fluctuations is less than 200, the third demo image 103 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. Then, when the second time comes, if the total number of prize balls is 2000 or more or the total number of fluctuations is 200 or more, the demo image currently valid is maintained. That is, at the second time, if the second demo image 102 is valid, the third demo image 103 is valid, while the third and fourth demo images 103, 104 are valid. The valid demo images 103, 104 are maintained.

Here, the first and second times described above are timed by the RTC (real-time clock) circuit 96 mounted on the main control device 80. The RTC circuit 96 is a device that counts and clocks "year", "month", "day", "day of the week", "hour", "minute", and "second", respectively, and is a backup power supply (not shown). Therefore, even when the power supply is cut off, the timekeeping operation is accurately and stably executed by the power supply from the backup power supply. Further, the RTC circuit 96 is connected to a clock generator (not shown) that generates a clock signal and includes a crystal oscillator, and operates by the clock signal supplied from the clock generator.
The RTC circuit 96 has a function of counting the year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute, and second to measure time, a function of interrupting a predetermined event at a preset fixed cycle, and a preset time ( It has a function to interrupt the event on the day of the week, hour, minute, second, etc.). Then, in this embodiment, the RTC circuit 96 generates a date information command indicating current time information (year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute, second information) at regular intervals by each of the above functions. ing. By this date information command, the sub-integrated control device 83 can accurately grasp the current time (year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute, second).
Since those used in the past can be applied to such an RTC circuit 96, detailed description thereof will be omitted. In this embodiment, the RTC circuit 96 is mounted on the main control device 80, but it may be mounted on the sub-integrated control device 83 or the effect symbol control device 82. Further, the device for counting the time is not limited to the RTC circuit, and other devices (for example, timers capable of providing "hours", "minutes", and "seconds" as their respective data) can be used.

Further, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned first to fourth demo images 101 to 104 are started to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 when the stop determination condition for determining that the progress of the game is stopped is satisfied. When the start determination condition for determining that the progress of the game has started is satisfied, the display ends on the effect symbol display device 6. From the establishment of the stop determination condition to the establishment of the start determination condition is a non-progressing state in which the above-mentioned game has not progressed.
Here, the stop determination conditions are all that the first special symbol and the second special symbol do not change, that the jackpot game is not executed, and that there is no first reserved memory and second reserved memory. Is set to be satisfied by continuing for a predetermined time (for example, 120 seconds or 180 seconds). On the other hand, the start determination condition described above is set to be satisfied by either the occurrence of the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory and the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It should be noted that this start determination condition can be rephrased as a condition that is satisfied when the game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12.
Depending on the stop determination condition and the start determination condition, the game is in progress, the first and second special symbols are changing, the jackpot game is in progress, or the special symbol is not changed and the jackpot game is not executed. There are first and second hold memories. In this embodiment, the stop determination condition is satisfied regardless of whether the player is firing the game ball, the normal symbol is changing, or the normal symbol is held and stored. The demo images 101 to 104 may be displayed because of the above-mentioned non-progressive state.

Next, the demo effect processing for controlling the display of the first to fourth demo images 101 to 104 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 17 and 18. This demo effect process is a process executed periodically (for example, a timer interrupt process having a cycle of 2 ms) by the sub-integrated control device 83, and is executed according to a command or data transmitted from the main control device 80.

As shown in FIG. 17, the demo effect process determines whether or not the first to fourth demo images 101 to 104 are being displayed in S1000. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1000: Yes) and S1005, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1000: No) and S1020.

In S1005, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned start determination condition is satisfied. In the case of an affirmative determination (S1005: Yes), the process proceeds to S1010, and in the case of a negative determination (S1005: No), the demo effect processing is terminated.
Here, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not there are first and second hold storages according to the signal transmitted from the main control device 80 in S120 or S130 of the start winning process, and in S250 of the win / fail determination process. Based on the fluctuation start command transmitted from the main control device 80 and the symbol confirmation command transmitted in S265, it is determined whether or not the first and second special symbols are changing, and the main control device is determined in S355 of the hit / fail determination process. Based on the command transmitted from 80 and the command transmitted in S640 of the jackpot game processing, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is in progress. Based on these determination results, it is determined whether or not the start determination condition is satisfied.

In S1010, the demo display end process is executed. In the demo display end process, a command for ending the display of the displayed demo images 101 to 104 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. By transmitting this command, the display of the demo images 101 to 104 on the effect symbol display device 6 is terminated via the effect symbol control device 82.
When the display of the demo images 101 to 104 is completed, the effect symbol display device 6 usually starts an effect (variation display of the special effect symbol) indicating the variation of the special symbol due to the digestion of the reserved memory.

On the other hand, in S1020 following the negative determination of S1000, it is determined whether or not the stop determination condition is satisfied. In the case of an affirmative determination (S1020: Yes), the process proceeds to S1025, and in the case of a negative determination (S1020: No), the demo effect processing is terminated.
Here, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not there are first and second hold memories based on the command transmitted from the main control device 80, as in the case of the determination of the start determination condition described above. It is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing and whether or not the jackpot game is in progress. Start time digestion (120 seconds). Then, when 120 seconds have passed due to this time digestion, it is determined that the stop determination condition is satisfied. If the start determination condition is satisfied before 120 seconds have elapsed due to this time digestion, the time digestion is reset.

In S1025, the demo display control process is executed. After executing this demo display control process, the demo effect process ends. This demo display control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the demo display control process, S1100 determines whether or not the first conversion flag = 0, the second conversion flag = 0, and the third conversion flag = 0. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1100: Yes) and S1105, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1100: No) and S1140.

In S1105, it is determined whether or not the total number of prize balls described above is 1000 (first threshold value) or more. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1105: Yes) and S1125, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1105: No) and S1110.
Here, each time the sub-integrated control device 83 receives data on the number of prize balls from the main control device 80 by the above-mentioned prize ball data transmission process S860, the sub-integrated control device 83 executes a prize ball count process (not shown) to perform the prize ball count process. The total number of prize balls is updated by cumulatively adding the numbers. In S1105, this total number of prize balls is used.

In S1110, it is determined whether or not the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol is 100 times (first threshold number value) or more. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1110: Yes) and S1125, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1110: No) and S1115.
Here, the sub-integrated control device 83 executes a variation count process (not shown) every time a variation start command is received from the main control device 80 by the above-mentioned pass / fail determination process S250, and updates the total number of variations of the special symbol. do. In S1110, this total number of fluctuations is used.

In S1115, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned first time (13:00) has come. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1115: Yes) and S1125, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1115: No) and S1120.
Here, the main control device 80 is a sub-integrated control device that gives a command indicating each of the case where the RTC circuit 96 described above is at 13:00 (first time) and when the time is 17:00 (second time). A process (not shown) to be transmitted to 83 is executed. By receiving this command, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not it is 13:00 (or 17:00).

In S1120, the first demo image 101 described above is valid as the demo image to be displayed in the non-progressing state. As a result, it is determined that the first demo image 101 is displayed in a non-progressive state. After this, the process proceeds to S1200.

In S1125 following the affirmative determination of S1105, S1110, or S1115, the process proceeds to S1130 with the first conversion flag = 1.
In S1130, the above-mentioned second demo image 102 is valid as the demo image to be displayed in the non-progressing state. As a result, it is determined that the second demo image 102 is displayed in a non-progressive state. After this, the process proceeds to S1200.

In S1140 following the negative determination of S1100, it is determined whether or not the first conversion flag = 1. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1140: Yes) and S1145, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1140: No) and S1170.

In S1145, it is determined whether or not the total number of prize balls described above is 2000 (second threshold value) or more. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1145: Yes) and S1160, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1145: No) and S1150. Here, as described above, the total number of prize balls is counted based on the data of the number of prize balls transmitted from the main control device 80.

In S1150, it is determined whether or not the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol is 200 times (second threshold number value) or more. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1150: Yes) and S1160, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1150: No) and S1155. Here, as described above, the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol is counted by the fluctuation start command transmitted from the main control device 80.

In S1155, it is determined whether or not the second time (17:00) has been reached. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1155: Yes) and S1160, and in the case of a negative determination (S1155: No), the process proceeds to S1130. Here, the information of the second time is transmitted from the main control device 80 as described above.

In S1160, the process proceeds to S1165 with the first conversion flag = 0 and the second conversion flag = 1.
In S1165, the above-mentioned third demo image 103 is valid as the demo image to be displayed in the non-progressing state. As a result, it is determined that the third demo image 103 is displayed in a non-progressive state. After this, the process proceeds to S1200.

In S1170 following the negative determination of S1140, it is determined whether or not the second conversion flag = 1. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1170: Yes) and S1175, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1170: No) and S1190.

In S1175, it is determined whether or not the total number of prize balls described above is 3000 (third threshold value) or more. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1175: Yes) and S1185, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1175: No) and S1180. Here, as described above, the total number of prize balls is counted based on the data of the number of prize balls transmitted from the main control device 80.

In S1180, it is determined whether or not the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol is 300 times (third threshold number value) or more. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1180: Yes) and S1185, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1180: No) and proceeds to S1165. Here, as described above, the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol is counted by the fluctuation start command transmitted from the main control device 80.

In S1185, the process proceeds to S1190 with the second conversion flag = 0 and the third conversion flag = 1.
In S1190, the above-mentioned fourth demo image 104 is valid as the demo image to be displayed in the non-progressing state. As a result, it is determined that the fourth demo image 104 is displayed in a non-progressive state. After this, the process proceeds to S1200.

In S1200, the demo image display process is executed. In the demo image display process, the command for displaying any of the first demo images 101 to 4 demo images 104 enabled in S1120, S1130, S1165, or S1190 on the effect symbol display device 6 is given by the effect. It is transmitted to the symbol control device 82. By transmitting this command, the effect symbol display device 6 displays and controls the first to fourth demo images 101 to 104 via the effect symbol control device 82.

Next, the display mode of the first to fourth demo images 101 to 104 displayed by the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIG.
For example, when the game store (hall) is opened (9 o'clock, 10 o'clock, etc.), it is before the game is played by the player. Therefore, in the effect symbol display device 6, as shown in FIG. 19 (A), The first demo image 101 is displayed. The first demo image 101 of this embodiment is composed of a model name symbol 101a indicating a model and a game explanatory symbol 101b indicating a game description. The game explanatory symbol 101b is intended to explain an advantageous way of hitting.

When the player starts the game on the machine displaying the first demo image 101 and the game ball enters the first and second starting ports 11 and 12, a hold memory of a special symbol is generated. (Or, since the special symbol starts to fluctuate), the display of the first demo image 101 ends. After that, when the player stops the game and goes into the non-progressing state, the first demo image 101 is displayed when the total number of prize balls is less than 1000 and the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol is less than 100 times. (Fig. 19 (A)).

On the other hand, in the machine machine in which the total number of prize balls exceeds 1000 due to the game played by the player, or in the machine machine in which the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol exceeds 100 times, the non-progress state is shown in FIG. 19 (B). As shown, the second demo image 102 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. The second demo image 102 is composed of the same model name symbol 102a and game explanatory symbol 102c as the first demo image 101, and the character symbol 102b, and the character symbol 102b is more flashy than the first demo image 101. It becomes a directing display.

Further, in the machine machine in which the total number of prize balls exceeds 2000, or in the machine machine in which the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol exceeds 200 times, the non-progressing state occurs, as shown in FIG. 19 (C). 3 The demo image 103 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. The third demo image 103 is composed of a model name symbol 103a similar to that of the first demo image 101, a smiling character symbol 103b, and a background symbol 103c displaying a plurality of stars. The third demo image 103 has a more flashy effect display than the second demo image 102 described above because the character symbol 103b is changed to a smile and the background symbol 103c is displayed.

Further, in the machine machine in which the total number of prize balls exceeds 3000, or in the machine machine in which the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol exceeds 300 times, when the non-progress state is reached, as shown in FIG. 19 (D), the fourth The demo image 104 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. The fourth demo image 104 is composed of a model name symbol 104a similar to that of the first demo image 101, a smiling character symbol 104b, and a background symbol 104c displaying a plurality of stars and lights. The fourth demo image 104 is more flashy than the third demo image 103 described above because the smile of the character symbol 104b changes from the third demo image 103 and the background symbol 104c showing radial light is displayed. It becomes a display.

Further, even if the total number of prize balls is less than 1000 and the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol is less than 100, if the machine becomes non-progressing at the time after 13:00 (before 17:00), the figure. As shown in 19 (B), the second demo image 102 is displayed. On the other hand, on the machine that displays the second demo image 102 before 13:00, even after 13:00 (until the total number of prize balls is 2000 or more or the total number of fluctuations is 200 or more), the second demo image 102 Is displayed. Similarly, on a machine that displays the third demo image 103 or the fourth demo image 104 before 13:00, the third demo image 103 or the fourth demo image 104 is displayed even after 13:00.

Further, even if the total number of prize balls is less than 2000 and the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol is less than 200, the machine becomes non-progressing at the time after 17:00, as shown in FIG. 19 (C). The third demo image 103 is displayed as described above. On the other hand, on the machine that displays the third demo image 103 before 17:00, the third demo image is displayed even after 17:00 (until the total number of prize balls is 3000 or more, the total number of fluctuations, or 300 times or more). Display 103. Similarly, on a machine that displays the fourth demo image 104 before 17:00, the fourth demo image 104 is displayed after 17:00.

Next, the features of Example 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, every time the total number of prize balls generated during the game exceeds a plurality of threshold values (1000, 2000, and 3000), or the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol is a plurality of threshold times. Every time the numerical value (100 times, 200 times, and 300 times) is exceeded, the first demo image 101 to the fourth demo image in which the game is not progressing and the flashy display mode is set stepwise, respectively, are set. It is intended to be sequentially changed and displayed up to 104. Further, even if the total number of prize balls is less than 1000 and the total number of fluctuations is less than 100, at 13:00, the second demo image 102 is displayed in a non-progressive state, and the total number of prize balls is less than 2000. Even if the total number of fluctuations is less than 200, the third demo image 103 is displayed in a non-progressive state at 17:00.
In such a configuration, the first to fourth demo images 101 to 104 displayed in the non-progressing state change according to the total number of prize balls and the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol. By looking at the 1st to 4th demo images 101 to 104 displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, the total number of prize balls generated in the game performed from the opening of the game store and the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol You can check the amount and use it as information for selecting the machine. Here, the first to fourth demo images 101 to 104 are not only displayed in a flashy manner in stages, but are also ranked according to useful values as information on machine selection. That is, the second demo image 102 has a higher value than the first demo image 101, the third demo image 103 has a higher value than the second demo image 102, and the fourth demo image 104 has a higher value. , The value is the highest.
As described above, according to the configuration of the first embodiment, the demo images 101 to 104, which are rich in variation in the non-progressive state, can be displayed, and the player can easily display the magnitude of the value by displaying the demo images 101 to 104. Because it can be judged, it is possible to effectively attract the interest of the player. Therefore, the demo images 101 to 104 displayed on the machine in the non-progressing state can easily remind the player of the feeling of playing a game, and the operating rate of the machine can be improved as a whole.

Further, in the configuration of the first embodiment, even if the total number of prize balls is less than 1000 and the total number of fluctuations is less than 100, at 13:00, the second demo image 102 is displayed in a non-progressive state and the total prize is awarded. Even if the number of balls is less than 2000 and the total number of fluctuations is less than 200, the third demo image 103 is displayed in a non-progressive state at 17:00. As a result, even if the machine is not played by a player so much, the more flashy second demo image 102 and third demo image 103 are displayed, so that a variety of demo images can be displayed. The above-mentioned action and effect of the present configuration of displaying can be stably exhibited. Further, even if the machine is not played by the player so much, the above-mentioned action effect of attracting the player's interest can be produced, and there is an advantage that the operating rate of the machine can be improved. be.

The configuration of the second embodiment is such that the demo images 141 to 143 displayed in the non-progress state are changed according to the number of days elapsed from the predetermined start date. Here, also in the second embodiment, the main control device 80 includes the RTC circuit 96 as in the first embodiment, and the “year”, “month”, and “month” measured by the RTC circuit 96 are also included. The number of days elapsed from the starting date is counted according to the "day".

In the second embodiment, three types of first to third demo images 141 to 143 are set. As shown in FIG. 22 (A), the first demo image 141 is composed of a first information symbol 141a indicating a "new stand", a game explanation symbol 141b, and a model name symbol 141c. As shown in FIG. 22B, the second demo image 142 is composed of a second information symbol 142a indicating a “quasi-new platform”, a game explanatory symbol 142b, and a model name symbol 142c. As shown in FIG. 22C, the third demo image 143 is composed of a third information symbol 143a indicating the “old stand”, a game explanation symbol 143b, and a model name symbol 143c. Here, among the first to third information symbols 141a to 143a, the first information symbol 141a of the "new platform" is the largest, the second information symbol 142a of the "quasi-new platform" is the next largest, and the third information of the "old platform". The symbol 143a is the smallest. As a result, the "new stand" is emphasized and displayed, while the "old stand" is displayed inconspicuously. Further, the game explanatory symbols 141b to 143b are the same as the game explanatory symbols 101b and 102c of the above-described first embodiment, and the model name symbols 141c to 143c are the same as the model name symbols 101a to 104a of the first embodiment. be.

The first to third demo images 141 to 143 are assigned to the first to third elapsed production periods set according to the number of days elapsed from the predetermined starting date, respectively. Specifically, the period from the start date to the lapse of 2 weeks (14 days) is set as the first elapsed effect period, and the first demo image 141 is displayed in the first elapsed effect period. The second transition effect period is from the lapse of these two weeks to the lapse of one month (30 days) (until the lapse of one month and two weeks from the starting date), and the second demo image 142 is in the second transition effect period. Is displayed. The third demo image 143 is displayed in the third transition effect period, with the lapse of one month or later as the third transition effect period.

Further, in the configuration of the second embodiment, as shown in the back view of FIG. 20, the main control device 80 is provided with a main setting switch 147 and a sub setting switch 148 for setting the start date. The main setting switch 147 and the sub setting switch 148 are operated by an employee of a game store (hall) or a worker who installs a machine stand. At the time of shipment from the factory, the data of the starting date is not stored, and by turning on the power while operating the main setting switch 147 in this state, the date of the operation is set and stored as the starting date. That is, when the machine is installed in the amusement store, the starting date is stored as the installation date of the machine stand when the operator operates it at the same time as the first power-on.
Further, in the present embodiment, the starting date can be reset by operating the main setting switch 147 and the sub setting switch 148. That is, when the main setting switch 147 is operated while the start date data is already stored, the start date (“year”, “month”, “day”) stored in the effect symbol display device 6 is set. Is displayed. Then, by further operating the main setting switch 147, the "year", "month", and "day" to be changed are selected (blinking), and by operating the sub setting switch 148 with any of them selected. change. By operating the main setting switch 147 after setting the desired "year", "month", and "day" in this way, a new start date is set and stored. For example, when changing from "February 10" to "November 25", it is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 by selecting "month" and operating the sub-setting switch 148 multiple times. By changing "February" to "November", selecting "day", and operating the sub-setting switch 148 multiple times, "10 days" displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is changed to "10 days". Change to "25th". After that, the main setting switch 147 is operated.

The data of such a calculation date is stored in the backup area provided in the storage device of the main control device 80. When the power is turned off, power is supplied from the backup power supply of the power supply device to the backup area, and the data in the backup area is read by the power-on process (FIG. 21) executed when the power is turned on. In this way, the data of the starting date is saved even when the game store is closed (power is turned off).

Next, the process of controlling the display of the first to third demo images 141 to 143 will be described. In the second embodiment, each demo image is based on the date data shown in the RTC circuit 96 and the calculation date data by the power-on process executed by the main control device 80 when the machine base is turned on. The first to third elapsed effect periods for displaying 141 to 143 are determined. Then, according to the first to third elapsed effect periods, the first to third demo images 141 to 143 are displayed and controlled by the demo effect process (see FIG. 17) executed by the sub-integrated control device 83.

The power-on process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This power-on process is a process from the power-on to the main routine (FIG. 6) described above, and is executed by the main control device 80 when the power is turned on when the game store is opened.

In the power-on process, when the security check is completed by turning on the power and access to the RAM is permitted (S1300), it is determined in S1305 whether or not the backup flag is ON. In the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1305: No) and S1315, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1305: Yes) and S1310. In S1310, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear signal is ON, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S1310: Yes) and S1315, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S1310: No) and S1350. Here, when the RAM clear signal is ON (or when the backup flag is OFF), the process is started from the initial state by the processing continuing from S1315. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF, the system restarts from the state before the power was cut off.

In S1315, the stack setting process is performed, and the process proceeds to S1320. In S1320, the process of reading the data of the starting date stored in the backup area described above is performed, and the process proceeds to S1325. In S1325, date data confirmation processing is performed, and date data measured by the RTC circuit 96 (data of "year", "month", "day", "day of the week", "hour", "minute", "second"). Performs the process to enable. In the following S1330, the initialization process is performed, and the process of clearing the work area of the RAM and the process of initializing the work area of the RAM are executed. After this S1330, the process proceeds to S1335.
In S1335, the period determination process is executed. In this period determination process, the date data is acquired from the RTC circuit 96, and the number of days elapsed from the start date valid in S1320 is calculated. Then, based on the number of elapsed days, whether or not it is within the first elapsed production period from the start date to the lapse of two weeks (14 days), and until one month elapses after the first elapsed production period. It is determined whether or not it is within the second transitional effect period and whether or not it is within the third transitional effect period after the second transitional effect period. Then, according to this determination result, a flag indicating that it is the first elapsed effect period, a flag indicating that it is the second elapsed effect period, or a flag indicating that it is the third elapsed effect period is set.
After the process of S1335, a process of transmitting a command to perform the initial setting to the payout control device 81 (S1340) and a process of transmitting a command to perform the initial setting to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S1345) are performed. .. Here, in S1345, the information set in S1335 described above (information on the flag indicating the first elapsed effect period, the second elapsed effect period, or the third elapsed effect period) is also transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. .. After that, the process proceeds to the main routine (FIG. 6).

On the other hand, in S1350 following the negative determination in S1310, the power restoration process is performed. In this power recovery processing, the game information before the power is cut off stored in the RAM is read, and the game is restarted according to the game information. Here, the game information before the power is cut off is information indicating the state of the game that has progressed before the power is cut off, and includes information on the number of prizes, the number of reserved memories, the special game, and the like. Furthermore, the backup signal is turned off. After the processing of S1350, the process proceeds to the main routine.

The demo effect process (FIG. 17) of the second embodiment is a process that is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 (for example, a timer interrupt process having a cycle of 2 ms), and the processing content of the demo display control process of S1025 is The process is the same except that it is different from the above-described first embodiment. Therefore, in the following, only the processing of S1025 will be described, and the description of the others (S1000 to S1020) will be omitted.

In the second embodiment, in the demo display control process of S1025, the first elapsed effect period, the second elapsed effect period, or the second elapsed effect period, or the second elapsed effect period, or the information transmitted from the main control device 80 by S1345 of the power-on process is referred to. Check the third transition production period. Then, in the case of the first transition effect period, the first demo image 141 is enabled as the demo image to be displayed in the non-progressing state, and the display of the first demo image 141 is determined. In the case of the second transition effect period, the second demo image 142 is enabled as the demo image to be displayed in the non-progressing state, and the display of the second demo image 142 is determined. In the case of the third transition effect period, the third demo image 143 is valid as the demo image to be displayed in the non-progressing state, and the display of the third demo image 143 is determined. When the display of any of the first to third demo images 141 to 143 is determined in this way, a command for displaying the determined demo images 141 to 143 on the effect symbol display device 6 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. By transmitting this command, the effect symbol display device 6 displays and controls the first to third demo images 141 to 143 via the effect symbol control device 82.
When the information indicating that the first elapsed effect period, the second elapsed effect period, or the third elapsed effect period is transmitted is transmitted from the main control device 80, it is stored in the storage device of the sub integrated control device 83. .. The sub-integrated control device 83 executes the demo display control process according to this information.

In the configuration of the second embodiment, the first to third demo images 141 to 143 are different, and the display control of the demo images 141 to 143 according to the first to third elapsed effect periods is described in the first embodiment. It is the same as that of the first embodiment except for the above. Therefore, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as in the first embodiment, and the description of the same components and processing contents will be omitted as appropriate.

Next, the display modes of the first to third demo images 141 to 143 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 22.
For example, when the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment shipped from the factory is newly installed, the starting date is set by first turning on the power while operating the main setting switch 147 as described above. Will be done. As shown in FIG. 22 (A), the first demo image 141 is valid for the machine installed in such a manner until two weeks have passed from the start date (first progress production period). The first demo image 141 is displayed in a non-progressive state. In the first demo image 141, as described above, the first information symbol 141a indicating the "new machine" is displayed, so that it is notified that the machine is a newly installed machine. The display of the first demo image 141 is performed in each non-progressive state during the first elapsed effect period from the start date to the lapse of two weeks.

When the two weeks have passed, the second demo image 142 is valid because the second transition effect period is reached, and as shown in FIG. 22B, the second demo image 142 is displayed in a non-progressive state. NS. By displaying the second demo image 142, it is notified that the machine has been installed for more than two weeks. Such display of the second demo image 142 is performed in each non-progressive state during the second transition effect period from the lapse of the two weeks to the lapse of one month.

When the above one month has passed (in other words, one month and two weeks have passed from the starting date), the third transition production period is reached, so that the third demo image 143 is valid and is shown in FIG. 22 (C). As described above, the third demo image 143 is displayed in a non-progressive state. By displaying the third demo image 143, it is notified that the machine has passed a relatively large number of days from the starting date. The display of the third demo image 143 is performed in each non-progress state until a new start date is set by the operation of the main setting switch 147 and the sub setting switch 148 described above.

On the other hand, pachinko machines are generally used in one game store and then relocated to another game store for use, and are treated as newly arrived machines at the relocated game store. In this case, by operating the main setting switch 147 and the sub setting switch 148 at the relocated game store, the operated date is set as a new start date. As a result, in the machine where the starting date is newly set, the first elapsed effect period, the second elapsed effect period, and the third elapsed effect period are determined based on the start date, respectively. Therefore, the first demo image 141 is displayed in a non-progressive state in the first progress effect period from the newly set start date to the lapse of two weeks, and the second demo image 142 in the next second progress effect period. Is displayed, and the third demo image 143 is displayed in the next third transition effect period.

Next, the features of Example 2 will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment is in a non-progressing state in the first to third elapsed production periods set by the number of days elapsed from the starting date, and displays the first to third demo images 141 to 143 assigned to each elapsed production period. It is to be displayed respectively. Then, each of the demo images 141 to 143 is set to notify the information (new stand, semi-new stand, and old stand) based on the elapsed days.
In such a configuration, the first to third demo images 141 to 143 displayed in the non-progressing state change according to the first to third elapsed production periods based on the starting date, so that the player can use the machine stand. By looking at the 1st to 3rd demo images 141 to 143 displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, it is possible to know whether or not the machine stand is newly installed, and it is used as information for selecting the machine stand. can. In this way, since the new stand, the semi-new stand, or the old stand is notified by the first to third demo images 141 to 143 displayed in the non-progressing state, the player can display the first to third demo images 141 to 143. Since it is possible to effectively attract the interest of the player and stimulate the player's willingness to play, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the operating rate of the machine base as a whole.

Further, in the configuration of the second embodiment, since the starting date can be reset by operating the main setting switch 147 and the sub setting switch 148, the starting date can be reset at the game store when the game is moved to another game store. The first to third demo images 141 to 143 can be displayed with the installation date as the starting date. If the starting date can be reset in this way, it will be treated as a new machine at the relocation destination, so that it will be easy to attract the interest of the player and contribute to the improvement of the operating rate.

The correspondence between the terms used in Examples 1 and 2 described above and the terms described in the claims will be described below.
The pachinko machine 1 corresponds to an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention.
The effect symbol display device 6 corresponds to an example of the standby effect device according to the present invention.
The first to fourth demo images 101 to 104 of the first embodiment and the first to third demo images 141 to 143 of the second embodiment correspond to an example of the standby effect according to the present invention.
The demo effect processing executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 corresponds to an example of the standby effect control means according to the present invention.
In the first embodiment, the generation of the prize ball and the fluctuation of the special symbol correspond to an example of the specific event according to the present invention. Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 that executes the process of counting the number of prize balls transmitted by S860 of the prize ball data transmission process and the process of counting the fluctuation start command transmitted by S250 of the hit / fail determination process is the present invention. It corresponds to an example of the specific counting means according to the invention.
In the first embodiment, the first to third threshold values for determining the total number of prize balls and the first to third threshold values for determining the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol correspond to an example of the threshold values according to the present invention. do. The demo display control processes S1105, S1110, S1145, S1150, S1175, and S1180 correspond to an example of the counting determination means according to the present invention.
In Example 1, the RTC circuit 96 corresponds to an example of the timekeeping means according to the present invention. The first time (13:00) and the second time (17:00) correspond to an example of the threshold time value according to the present invention, and S1115 and S1155 of the demo display control process determine the timekeeping according to the present invention. It corresponds to an example of means.
In the second embodiment, the first to third elapsed effect periods correspond to an example of the elapsed effect period according to the present invention, and the RTC circuit 96 and the power-on process S1335 are examples of the period measuring means according to the present invention. Corresponds to.

Hereinafter, another example of the above-described embodiment will be described.
Example 1 has a configuration including four types of first to fourth demo images 101 to 104 displayed in a non-progressing state in which the game is not progressing, but the number of types of the demo images may be changed as appropriate. It is possible. For example, it is possible to have a configuration including five types of first to fifth demo images and ten types of first to tenth demo images that are set so as to have a gradually flashy display content. Similarly, the set number of the threshold value for determining the total number of prize balls and the threshold number value for determining the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol can be changed as appropriate. For example, the threshold value and the threshold number of times may be set to 5 or 10 respectively. Further, the number of threshold value settings and the number of threshold number settings may be the same or different.

In the first embodiment, four kinds of ranked demo images 101 to 104 are provided, the total number of prize balls reaches the first to third threshold values, and the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol is the first to third threshold values. The configuration is such that a high-ranked demo image is displayed by satisfying one of the points of reaching It is also possible to display a high-ranked demo image every time a numerical value is reached and every time the total number of fluctuations of a special symbol reaches the first to third threshold values.

The first embodiment is configured in which one demo image 101 to 104 is assigned to each of the first to fourth ranks, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of demo images are assigned to each rank and the demo images of the same rank are assigned. It is also possible to selectively determine and display one of them.

In the first embodiment, the demo images 101 to 104 are sequentially displayed according to the order of the first to fourth demo images 101 to 104, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the order can be skipped and displayed. Is. For example, a configuration may be configured in which a third demo image of the third rank or a fourth demo image of the fourth rank may be displayed next to the first demo image of the first rank. As described above, the configuration capable of displaying by skipping the order is preferably a configuration including many types (for example, 10 types) of demo images. Then, in the configuration in which the ranking is skipped and displayed, it is preferable to determine whether or not to skip the ranking and the ranking to be displayed next by lottery or the like.

In the first embodiment, the total number of prize balls and the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol are used as the number of occurrences of the specific event, which is a condition for changing the display of the first to fourth demo images 101 to 104. Not limited to this, the specific event can be appropriately changed and set. For example, a configuration in which the launch of a game ball is set as the specific event and the display is changed to a high-ranked demo image when the total number of shots reaches a predetermined threshold value, or a jackpot game is set as the specific event and the total execution of the jackpot game is performed. When the number of times reaches a predetermined threshold value, the display can be changed to a high-ranked demo image.
Furthermore, from the total number of prize balls, the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol, the total number of shots, and the total number of executions of the jackpot game, one or more is set as the number of occurrences of a specific event, and a demo image is displayed based on the number of occurrences. It can also be configured to be changed. For example, in addition to the total number of prize balls and the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol in Example 1, the total number of executions of the jackpot game is set as the number of occurrences of a specific event, and when these reach the respective threshold values, the demonstration is performed. It can be configured to change the display of the image. Alternatively, only one of the total number of prize balls, the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol, the total number of shots, and the total number of executions of the jackpot game reaches the threshold value is set as a condition for changing the display of the demo image. Is also possible.

In the first embodiment, if the display is not changed to the demo image of the predetermined order at the first time (13:00) and the second time (17:00), the display is changed to the demo image of the higher order. However, these times can be changed and set as appropriate. Further, although two times are set in the first embodiment, only one time may be set, or three or five different times may be set. In addition, at the time set in this way, the display can be changed to a high-ranked demo image without fail. Furthermore, it is possible to configure the configuration so that the display of the demo image is not changed according to the time.

In the first embodiment, the first time and the second time are measured by the RTC circuit, but the time is not limited to this, and the demonstration is based on the time elapsed from the predetermined reference time (opening time of the game store, etc.). It may be configured to change the display of the image. This configuration can be realized by providing a counter or timer that can measure the elapsed time from the reference time.

In the first and second embodiments, the RTC circuit is provided in the main control device 80, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration may be provided in the sub-integrated control device 83.
Here, in the configuration in which the RTC circuit is provided in the sub-integrated control device 83 in the second embodiment, when the command for initial setting is received from the main control device 80 at the time of turning on the power, the sub-integrated control device 83 has the RTC circuit. Judgment as to whether or not two weeks have passed since the start date (determination of whether or not it is the first elapsed production period) and whether or not one month has passed (second elapsed production period or third). Execution of the process of determining whether it is the elapsed effect period). Then, based on this determination result, the demo effect processing (see FIG. 17) is executed. Alternatively, the demo effect process may be configured to execute a process of determining which of the first to third elapsed effect periods. In the configuration in which the RTC circuit is provided in the sub-integrated control device 83 in this way, the start date can be changed as in the second embodiment by providing the main setting switch and the sub-setting switch in the sub-integrated control device. ..

Further, in the second embodiment, the date data measured by the RTC circuit of the main control device 80 is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 by the power-on process of the main control device 80, and the sub-integrated control device 83 uses the sub-integrated control device 83. , It is also possible to execute the process of determining which of the first to third elapsed effect periods is based on the date data.

In the first and second embodiments, the stop determination condition for determining that the progress of the game has stopped can be appropriately changed and set. That is, the stop determination conditions of the first and second embodiments are a predetermined time (120 seconds) in which the condition that there is no hold memory of the special symbol, that the special symbol does not change, and that the jackpot game is not executed is satisfied. It is set to be established after the lapse of (or 240 seconds), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there is no hold memory of the special symbol, the special symbol has not changed, the jackpot game has not been executed, and there is no hold memory of the normal symbol or the normal symbol has not changed. Can be set, or it can be set that the game ball is not fired. Alternatively, it is also possible to provide a sensor for detecting the player and set that the sensor does not detect the player as a stop determination condition.
Similarly, the start determination condition for determining that the progress of the game has started can be appropriately changed and set. That is, the start determination conditions of Examples 1 and 2 are set to be satisfied by either the occurrence of the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory and the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. However, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be a condition that is satisfied by any of entry into the starting ports 11 and 12, passing through the normal symbol operating gate 17, and entry into the general winning opening 41, or to these starting ports 11 and 12 and the like. It can also be a condition that is satisfied by entering the ball or entering the out port 16. It is also possible to set it as a condition that is satisfied by launching a game ball. Further, it is also possible to provide the sensor for detecting the player as described above, and it is possible to condition that the player is detected by the sensor.

The second embodiment has a configuration in which the boundary conditions for the first to third elapsed production periods are set to two weeks from the starting date and one month from two weeks later, but the boundary conditions are not limited to this. Can be changed and set as appropriate. For example, the boundary condition may be set to one week from the start date and two months from the first week, or one month from the start date and three months from the first month. It is possible to do.
Further, in the second embodiment, two boundary conditions are set to determine three elapsed effect periods, but the present invention is not limited to this, and three or five boundary conditions are set to determine the boundary conditions. It is also possible to set a plurality of elapsed production periods according to the above. Further, it is also possible to set one boundary condition and determine two elapsed effect periods.

In the second embodiment, one demo image 141 to 143 is assigned to each progress effect period, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of demo images may be assigned to one progress effect period. Is. For example, a plurality of demo images are assigned to each of the first to third elapsed effect periods, and one of the plurality of demo images assigned to each elapsed effect period can be selectively displayed in each elapsed effect period. Alternatively, an operation switch for selecting one from a plurality of demo images assigned to the elapsed production period may be provided, and one demo image may be set by the administrator of the machine operating the operation switch. good.
Here, the latter configuration will be described by a specific example. In the configuration of the second embodiment described above, the fourth demo image 144 shown in FIG. 23 is provided, and the third demo image 143 and the fourth demo image 144 are assigned during the third transition effect period. Then, the administrator operates a demo changeover switch (not shown) arranged on the sub-integrated control device 83 on the back surface side of the machine base to obtain the third demo image 143 and the fourth demo image 144. One can be set. In the configuration of this alternative example, when the third demo image 143 is set by the demo changeover switch, in the third elapsed effect period, the third demo image display device 6 is used in the same manner as in the second embodiment in the non-progressing state. The demo image 143 is displayed (FIG. 22 (C)). On the other hand, when the fourth demo image 144 is set by the demo changeover switch, the fourth demo image 144 shown in FIG. 23 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in a non-progressing state in the third elapsed effect period. NS. The fourth demo image 144 is composed of a fourth information symbol 144a indicating a "popular stand", a game explanation symbol 144b, and a model name symbol 144c. Further, in the first transitional effect period, the first demo image 141 is displayed as in the second embodiment, and in the second transitional effect period, the second demo image 142 is displayed.

In the first embodiment, the display contents of the first to fourth demo images 101 to 104 can be changed as appropriate. Similarly, also in the second embodiment, the display contents of the first to third demo images 141 to 143 can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the second embodiment, the first demo image 101 of the first embodiment is displayed in the first transitional effect period, the second demo image 102 of the first embodiment is displayed in the second transitional effect period, and the third transition is performed. The third demo image 103 of the first embodiment can be displayed during the production period.

The configurations of the first and second embodiments are such that the standby effect executed in the non-progress state is such that the demo images 101-104, 141-143 are displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, but the present invention is not limited to this. The standby effect may be executed by lighting or blinking by a lamp, or may be executed by a sound from a speaker. Further, the display on the effect symbol display device 6, the light emission by the lamp, and the sound generation by the speaker may be appropriately combined.

The configuration of the above-described embodiment is the one in which the configuration of the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of the present invention can also be applied to the slot machine. Even in the configuration applied to the slot machine, the same operation and effect as in the embodiment applied to the pachinko machine 1 can be obtained.

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
6 Production design display device (standby production device)
96 RTC circuit (timekeeping means)
101-104, 141-144 Demo image (standby production)

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A standby effect device that executes a standby effect,
When the stop determination condition for determining that the progress of the game is stopped is satisfied, the standby effect control means that starts executing the standby effect on the standby effect device and ends the standby effect as the game progress starts. In a gaming machine equipped with
Equipped with a period measuring means that measures a plurality of elapsed production periods set based on a predetermined starting date,
Further, the standby effect control means is
It is provided with a plurality of the standby effects assigned to each of the elapsed effect periods, and includes processing contents for executing the standby effects assigned to the elapsed effect period when the stop determination condition is satisfied during the elapsed effect period. A gaming machine characterized by being a pachinko machine.

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