JP2023070721A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing merchantability.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: game stop control means capable of controlling a state to a game stop state in which game progress is stopped; state control means for controlling a state to a special state which is different from an advantageous state and is advantageous to a player, and a non-special state which is different from the advantageous state and is not advantageous to a player relative to the special state; application information display means for displaying, as application information display, information related to a game value applied by the game value application means when the advantageous period including the special state is finished; and special reporting performance execution means for, in the special period after finish of the advantageous state, executing a special reporting performance for reporting control to the special state. The application information display means can display the application information display in the special period, when a prescribed condition is established in the advantageous state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 56

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player.

In conventional gaming machines, when the number of games in the advantageous section reaches 1500 or when the number of net increases in the given gaming value exceeds the upper limit (when a predetermined condition is met), the progress of the game is stopped. There are some that can be controlled in a game stop state to stop (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-65820

However, in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that there is room for improving the marketability of the game machine as a game machine that can be controlled to a game stop state in which the progress of the game is stopped.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine that can be controlled to a game stop state and that can enhance the marketability of the game machine.

The game machine according to claim 1,
A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
a game value imparting means capable of imparting a game value;
a game stop control means capable of controlling a game stop state in which progress of the game is stopped when a predetermined condition based on the game value imparted by the game value imparting means is met;
A state that can be controlled into a special state that is different from the advantageous state and is advantageous to the player, and a non-special state that is different from the advantageous state and is less advantageous to the player than the special state. a control means;
Giving information display means capable of displaying information about the game value given by the game value giving means when the advantageous period including the special state ends, as a given information display;
a special notification effect executing means capable of executing a special notification effect for notifying that the special state is controlled in a special period after the end of the advantageous state;
with
The given information display means is capable of displaying the given information display during the special period when the predetermined condition is satisfied while being controlled to the advantageous state.
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to enhance the marketability of the gaming machine that can be controlled to the game stop state.

The present invention may include only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may include the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention as well as the matters specifying the invention other than the matters specifying the invention. It can be anything.

1 is a front view showing a gaming machine in an embodiment; FIG. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a payout control board. It is a rear view of the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which illustrates a production|presentation control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number; It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern determination table; (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table, (B) and (C) are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table, and (D) is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot type. It is a schematic diagram showing the structure of a special variable winning ball device. It is an explanatory view of the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data holding area for game control. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an effect control data holding area, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a start winning command buffer. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a display monitor; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a display monitor; It is a flow chart which shows game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing a game control timer interrupt process. 7 is a flowchart showing power failure detection processing; It is a flow chart which shows game stop monitoring processing. It is a flow chart which shows special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows start winning a prize judging processing. It is a flow chart showing a winning random number value determination process. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern determination process. It is a flow chart which shows special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows game stop processing. It is an explanatory diagram of the game stop timing. (A) is an explanatory diagram when an error occurs, and (B) is an explanatory diagram when the MY counter value reaches a specified value. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of a control signal output from the game control board to the payout control board, and (B) is a control command sent and received between the game control board and the payout control board. is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of . 3 is a block diagram showing signal lines and the like used for transmitting and receiving control signals and control commands; FIG. It is a sequence diagram showing the transmission and reception of signals between the game control microcomputer and the payout control microcomputer during normal operation. It is a flow chart which shows payout control main processing. It is a flow chart showing a payout control timer interrupt process. FIG. 4 is a timing chart for explaining communication between the card unit and the pachinko gaming machine; It is a timing chart showing transmission and reception of signals between the game control microcomputer and the payout control microcomputer during normal operation. It is a flow chart which shows production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows pre-reading notice setting processing. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of whether or not a pre-reading advance notice effect is executed and the determination ratio of each display pattern; It is a flow chart which shows game stop suggestion production processing. It is a flowchart which shows a right hitting promotion display process. 9 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing; 9 is a flow chart showing an advance notice effect determination process; It is explanatory drawing of the presence or absence of execution of an advance notice production|presentation, and the determination ratio of each production|presentation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows per special figure waiting processing. It is a flow chart which shows ending production processing. It is a flow chart which shows game stop production processing. It is an explanatory diagram of the execution period and the contents of the effect during the symbol fixing period, the ending effect, and the game stop effect. It is a timing chart showing an effect during the second symbol fixing period. It is a timing chart which shows ending production. It is a timing chart showing a game stop effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode at the time of a jackpot game start. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display mode when it is controlled by a normal state from a time saving state or a probability variable state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of a game stop suggestion production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of a game stop suggestion production|presentation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode when it is controlled by a game stop state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode when it is controlled by a game stop state. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of a customer waiting demonstration effect; It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the game stop production|presentation as a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the production|presentation during the 2nd design decision period as a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the degree display LED as a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the display monitor as a modification. It is a timing chart showing transmission and reception of signals between the game control microcomputer and the payout control microcomputer as a modification. It is an explanatory view showing a display mode when starting the pachinko gaming machine in the game stop state. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table in a modified example; (A) is an explanatory diagram when an error occurs in the modified example, (B) is an explanatory diagram when the MY counter value reaches the specified value in the modified example, and (C) is a setting change in the modified example. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of states;

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on an embodiment.

The game machine of form 1 is
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
a game value imparting means capable of imparting a game value (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the small old processing shown in FIG. 17);
Game stop control capable of controlling a game stop state in which progress of a game is stopped when a predetermined condition based on the game value imparted by the game value imparting means (for example, the MY counter value reaches 98194) is established. Means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the game stop processing shown in FIG. 17);
A special state that is different from the advantageous state and is advantageous to the player (for example, a time saving state or a variable probability state), and a non-advantageous state that is different from the advantageous state and is not more advantageous to the player than the special state A special state (for example, normal state), a controllable state control means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process shown in FIG. 20),
Giving information display means (for example, the figure As shown in 54, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 displays the value of the prize ball counter as the second symbol fixing period effect);
In the special period after the end of the advantageous state, a special notification effect executing means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 51 and 53, the effect control CPU 120 However, the part that displays the fact that it will be controlled to the time-saving state or the variable probability state as the ending effect for 20 seconds after the end of the jackpot game);
with
The given information display means can display the given information display during the special period when the predetermined condition is satisfied while being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 52 and 56 2, when the MY counter value reaches 98194 during the big win game, the effect control CPU 120 displays the value of the prize ball counter as a game stop effect after the end of the big win game);
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to enhance the marketability of the gaming machine that can be controlled to the game stop state.

The game machine of form 2 is
The given information display means is
It is possible to display the given information display when it is controlled to the game stop state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 57 and 58, a portion where the value of the prize ball counter is displayed as a game stop effect),
When it is controlled to the game stop state, in addition to the display of the given information, a call promotion display prompting to call an employee of the game hall where the game machine is installed is displayed (for example, modification 005SG-1 As shown in FIG. 60, as a game stop effect, after displaying the value of the prize ball counter, in addition to the value of the prize ball counter, an employee of the game hall where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed is called. the part that prompts you),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player recognize the information about the game value given until the game stop state is controlled, thereby improving the game interest, and at the same time, when the game stop state is controlled, By urging the player to call the employee of the game arcade, the employee of the game arcade can easily deal with the gaming machine controlled to the game stop state.

The game machine of form 3 is
Equipped with light-emitting means capable of emitting light (e.g., game effect lamp 9),
The advantageous period is when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the MY counter value reaches 98194) and when a special condition different from the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, in a time saving state or a probability variable state, a big hit game 100 times of variable display without being controlled by the state) is the period that ends,
The given information display is a first given information display that is displayed for a first period when the advantageous period ends based on the establishment of the predetermined condition (for example, as shown in FIG. 52, the MY counter value is Based on reaching 98194, the prize ball counter value is displayed for 15 seconds as the first game stop effect), and when the advantageous period ends based on the establishment of the special condition, the above-mentioned first Second given information display displayed over a second period shorter than one period (for example, as shown in FIG. 50, in a time saving state or a probability variable state, 100 times variable display without being controlled to a big hit game state is executed, the value of the prize ball counter is displayed for 10 seconds as an effect during the second symbol confirmation period),
When the second additional information display is displayed, the light emitting means emits light in a predetermined pattern over the second period (for example, as shown in FIG. 50, during the second symbol fixing period, The part where the game effect lamp blinks at the cycle T1 for 10 seconds),
When the first additional information display is displayed, after the light emitting means emits light in the predetermined pattern over the second period, the light emitting means emits light in the predetermined pattern until the first period elapses. (For example, as shown in FIG. 52, in the game stop effect, the game effect lamp 9 blinks at the cycle T1 for 10 seconds as the first game stop effect, and then the pachinko machine The part where the flashing of the game effect lamp 9 continues at the cycle T1 of 1),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the data for causing the light-emitting means to emit light by causing the light-emitting means to emit light in a predetermined pattern in common when the first attached information is displayed and when the second attached information is displayed. can be used when the first given information is displayed and when the second given information is displayed, so when the first given information is displayed and when the second given information is displayed It is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost of the game machine while varying the display period of each additional information display.

The game machine of form 4 is
A gaming machine in which a game can be played by causing a game medium to flow down a first path (e.g., left game area 2L) or a second path (e.g., right game area 2R) different from the first path,
The advantageous period is a period that ends when the predetermined condition is satisfied and when a special condition different from the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the continuous residence state is when the MY counter value reaches 98194 and when the time saving The part that ends by executing 100 variable displays without being controlled to the jackpot game state in the state or probability variable state),
The non-special state is a state in which allowing the game medium to flow down the first path is more advantageous to the player than allowing the game medium to flow down the second path (for example, in the normal state, the game ball is moved to the left). A part where the game state is more advantageous for the player than hitting the game ball toward the right game area 2R by hitting it toward the game area 2L),
First path flow promotion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 executes left-handed promotion display processing shown in FIG. 38 part),
The imparted information display means displays the imparted information in different modes depending on whether the advantageous period ends based on the establishment of the previous predetermined condition and when the advantageous period ends based on the establishment of the special condition. It is possible (for example, as shown in FIG. 54(C) and FIG. 57(F), when the MY counter value reaches 98194, the value of the prize ball counter is displayed as the first game stop effect, The display mode is different between the case where the value of the winning ball counter is displayed as the effect during the second pattern fixing period by executing the variable display 100 times without being controlled to the jackpot game state in the time saving state or the variable probability state. part),
The first route flow-down promotion effect executing means,
When the advantageous period ends based on the establishment of the special condition, the first route flow-down promotion effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. If the variable display is performed 100 times without the
When the advantageous period ends based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, the first route flow promotion effect is not executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 57 and 58, when the MY counter value reaches 98194, , the part where the left-handed promotion display is not displayed),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to suitably display the additional information according to the situation. In addition, the first route flowing-down promotion effect can be appropriately executed according to the state to be shifted after the additional information is displayed.

The game machine of form 5 is
The advantageous period is a state in which the game medium is allowed to flow down the second path, which is more advantageous to the player than the game medium is allowed to flow down the first path (for example, a jackpot game state, a time saving state, a probability variable state, etc.). In the continuous game state including, by hitting the game ball toward the right game area 2R, it is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than hitting the game ball toward the left game area 2L),
The provision information display is a first provision information display displayed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition (for example, as shown in FIG. 52, a first game stop effect is displayed based on the MY counter value reaching 98194 as a part where the prize ball counter value is displayed for 15 seconds), and the second grant information display displayed based on the establishment of the special condition (for example, as shown in FIG. , a portion where the value of the prize ball counter is displayed as an effect during the second symbol determination period based on the fact that the variable display is performed 100 times without being controlled to the big win game state;
Second path flow promoting effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the right-hand hitting promotion display process shown in FIG. part),
The second route flow-down promotion effect executing means can execute the second route flow-down promotion effect when the second additional information display is displayed, while the first additional information display is displayed. When the execution of the second route flow promotion effect is restricted (for example, as shown in FIGS. 50, 52, 54, 57, and 58, the value of the prize ball counter is While the right-handed promotion display is displayed when it is displayed, the right-handed promotion display is not displayed when the value of the prize ball counter is displayed as the first game stop effect),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the display of the second additional information is displayed, the game is controlled to be in a stopped state, so that the execution of the second route flow promoting performance is restricted when the display of the second additional information is displayed. , it is possible to prevent the game medium from flowing down to the second path when the game is stopped.

The game machine of form 6 is
A gaming machine (e.g., pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of an execution condition (e.g., winning of a game ball to a first start winning opening or a second starting winning opening),
The provision information display is a first provision information display displayed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition (for example, as shown in FIG. 52, a first game stop effect is displayed based on the MY counter value reaching 98194 as a part where the prize ball counter value is displayed for 15 seconds), and the second grant information display displayed based on the establishment of the special condition (for example, as shown in FIG. , a portion where the value of the prize ball counter is displayed as an effect during the second symbol determination period based on the fact that the variable display is performed 100 times without being controlled to the big win game state;
Storage means (for example, game control data holding area 005SG150 shown in FIG. 12) capable of storing information on variable display that has not yet been executed as pending storage;
Special suggestive effect execution means (for example, effect A part where the control CPU 120 executes the resurrection notification effect shown in FIG. 61 as the modification 005SG-2)
with
The special suggestion effect execution means is
It is possible to execute the special suggestion effect in relation to the display of the second additional information display (for example, as shown in FIG. ),
The special suggestive effect is not executed in relation to the display of the first additional information display (for example, as shown in FIG. 61(D), the part where the resurrection notification effect is not executed in the game stop effect),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the first additional information is displayed, the game is controlled to be in a stopped state, and therefore, by not executing the special suggestive effect in relation to the display of the first additional information, the advantageous state is not controlled. It is possible to prevent the player's interest in the game from being lowered.

The game machine of form 7 is
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time saving state) and a second special state (e.g., variable probability state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special state,
The given information display means can display the given information display in a common manner when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the first special state and when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the second special state. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 57(E) to 57(H), when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the game state is a time saving state, and when the game state is a probability variable state, MY Part where the game stop effect is executed in the same manner as when the counter value reaches 98194),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the data used for displaying the given information can be shared between when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the first special state and when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the second special state. It is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost of the game machine.

The game machine of form 8 is
The non-special state is a state in which the game value given is smaller than the advantageous period including the special state (for example, in the normal state, the game ball is placed only in the first start winning hole and the general winning hole 10 While winning is possible, game balls are paid out more than in the normal state in the continuous game state including the jackpot game state, the time saving state, and the variable probability state because the game balls can win in the big winning opening and the second start winning opening. part with a large number),
The given information display means does not display the given information display when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the non-special state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 57(A) to 57(B), in the normal state In the first game stop effect when the MY counter value reaches 98194, the portion where the value of the prize ball counter is not displayed),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the game value given in the non-special state is smaller than the advantageous period including the special state, the game is played by not displaying the given information display when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the non-special state. It is possible to prevent the deterioration of the game interest of the person.

The game machine of form 9 is
Game stop notification effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 that can execute a game stop notification effect (for example, game stop effect) that notifies that the game is controlled to the game stop state (for example, game stop effect processing shown in FIG. 38) the part that executes
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time saving state) and a second special state (e.g., variable probability state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special state,
The game stop notification effect execution means performs the game stop notification effect in a common manner when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the first special state and when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the second special state. It is executable (for example, as shown in FIG. 57 (E) to FIG. 57 (H), when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the gaming state is a time saving state, the gaming state is a probability variable state When the MY counter value reaches 98194, the part where the game stop effect is executed in the same manner),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the data used for executing the game stop notification effect can be shared between when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the first special state and when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the second special state. Therefore, the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced.

The game machine of form 10 is
The game stop notification effect executing means can execute the game stop notification effect in different modes depending on whether the predetermined condition is satisfied in the special state or the predetermined condition is satisfied in the non-special state. (For example, as shown in FIG. 57 (A) to FIG. 57 (H), when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the game state is normal, and when the game state is a time saving state or a probability variable state The part where the game stop effect is executed in a different manner from when the MY counter value reaches 98194),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to suitably execute the game stop notification effect according to the state in which the predetermined condition is established, so that the game interest can be improved.

The game machine of form 11 is
The special state includes a first special state (e.g., time saving state) and a second special state (e.g., variable probability state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special state,
A game stop suggestion effect (for example, , game stop suggestion effect) capable of executing game stop suggestion effect execution means (for example, the portion for executing the game stop suggestion effect processing shown in FIG. 38 by the effect control CPU 120),
The game stop suggestion effect executing means performs the game stop suggestion effect in a common manner when the specific condition is satisfied in the first special state and when the specific condition is satisfied in the second special state. It is executable (for example, as shown in FIG. 55 (D) to FIG. 55 (F), when the MY counter value reaches 95001 when the game state is a time saving state, the game state is a probability variable state When the MY counter value reaches 95001, the part where the game stop suggestion effect is executed in the same manner),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to share the data used for executing the game stop suggesting presentation when the specific condition is satisfied in the first special state and when the specific condition is satisfied in the second special state. Therefore, the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be reduced.

The game machine of form 12 is
The game stop suggestion effect executing means can execute the game stop suggestion effect in different modes depending on whether the predetermined condition is satisfied in the special state or the predetermined condition is satisfied in the non-special state. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 55 (A) to 55 (F), when the MY counter value reaches 95001 when the game state is normal, and when the game state is a time saving state or a probability variable state The part where the game stop suggestion effect is executed in a different manner than when the MY counter value reaches 95001),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to suitably execute the game stop suggestion effect in accordance with the state in which the predetermined condition is established, so that the game interest can be improved.

The game machine of form 13 is
A gaming machine (e.g., pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display based on the establishment of an execution condition (e.g., winning of a game ball to a first start winning opening or a second starting winning opening),
Storage means (for example, game control data holding area 005SG150 shown in FIG. 12) capable of storing information on variable display that has not yet been executed as pending storage;
A special notification effect (for example, a pre-reading notice effect in which the pending display is "V") notifies that the pending memory stored in the storage means includes the pending memory corresponding to the variable display controlled to the advantageous state. Part displayed in the character of the character) can be executed special notification effect execution means (for example, the part for the effect control CPU 120 to execute the pre-reading notice setting process shown in FIG. 38),
with
The special notification effect executing means includes a plurality of pending memories corresponding to the variable display controlled to the advantageous state in the pending memories stored in the storage means for a prescribed period before the prescribed condition is established. If so, the execution of the special notification effect is restricted (for example, as shown in FIG. 40(B), when the MY counter value is 95001 or more (95001 to 98194) and there are two or more pending memories that will be a big hit is the part where the determination ratio of the display pattern γ that displays the pending display with the letter "V" is set to 0%),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest in the game due to the control to the game stop state before the control to the advantageous state a plurality of times even though the special notification effect has been executed.

The game machine of form 14 is
Equipped with advantageous state suggesting effect execution means capable of executing an advantageous state suggesting effect (for example, advance notice effect) that suggests that the advantageous state is controlled during the execution of the variable display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is shown in FIG. 43 A portion for executing the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG.
The advantageous state suggesting effect includes a first advantageous state suggesting effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 45, an advance notice effect of effect pattern X or effect pattern Y) and the advantageous state rather than the first advantageous state suggesting effect. a second advantageous state suggesting effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 45, a forewarning effect of effect pattern Z),
The advantageous state suggesting effect executing means limits the execution of the second advantageous state suggesting effect during a specific period before the predetermined condition is established (for example, when the MY counter value is 95001 to 98194, the effect pattern The part where the determination ratio of Z is set to 0%),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, for example, even though the second advantageous state suggesting effect is executed during the variable display, the game is played before the control is performed to the advantageous state due to the establishment of the predetermined condition during the variable display. It is possible to prevent the loss of interest in the game due to the occurrence of an event such as stop state control.

The game machine of form 15 is
The predetermined conditions include a first predetermined condition and a second predetermined condition different from the first predetermined condition,
The game stop control means is
When the game value imparted by the game value imparting means has reached a specific value while being controlled in the non-special state, the game can be controlled to the game stop state assuming that the first predetermined condition is satisfied. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 55(A) to 55(C), the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped based on the MY counter value reaching 98194 when the game state is the normal state. part),
It is assumed that the second predetermined condition is satisfied that the game value imparted by the game value imparting means has reached the specific value in the advantageous state within the advantageous period, and the game stop state is entered after the advantageous state ends. Controllable (for example, as shown in FIG. 56, when the MY counter value reaches 98194 during the jackpot game, the part where the game in the pachinko game 1 is stopped after the jackpot game ends),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to appropriately control the game stop state depending on whether the first predetermined condition or the second predetermined condition is satisfied.

The game machine of form 16 is
A gaming machine (eg, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of receiving a signal output from a gaming device (eg, payout control board 21TM037 or card unit 21TM050) capable of executing processing related to game media,
A game medium providing means capable of providing game media based on a signal output from the game device is provided (for example, the payout control board 21TM037 has a PRDY signal ON and a BRDY signal or a BRQ signal). is in the ON state, the payout motor 21TM289 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 125) of rental balls are paid out to the player);
The game medium provision means limits the provision of game media based on the signal output from the game device when being controlled to the game stop state (for example, as modification 005SG-5, shown in FIG. 64). Thus, when the game is stopped in the pachinko game machine 1, by stopping the output of the connection confirmation signal from the main board 11, even if the player operates the ball lending switch 21TM062, new game balls can be lent out. part to prevent execution),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to appropriately control the provision of game media based on the signal output from the game device when the game is stopped.

The game machine of form 17 is
Based on the signal output from the game device, the first processing (for example, the part where the payout control CPU 21TM371 executes the prize ball lending control processing shown in FIG. 34) and the information about the game media are included. Execution of a specific process capable of executing a specific process including at least a second process (for example, a portion in which the payout control CPU 21TM371 executes the prepaid card unit control process shown in FIG. 34) relating to a returning operation of returning the stored storage medium. Means (for example, a portion where the payout control CPU 21TM371 executes the payout control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 34),
The specific process executing means restricts the execution of the first process but does not restrict the execution of the second process in the game stop state (for example, as shown in modification 005SG-5, in the pachinko game machine 1 When the game is stopped, the output of the connection confirmation signal from the main board 11 is stopped so as not to execute the lending of new game balls, while the return switch 21TM063 is operated to return the prepaid card to the player. is the executable part),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of trouble due to the storage medium not being returned while the game is stopped.

The game machine of form 18 is
A game medium related display display means (e.g., number display LED 21TM060) capable of displaying a game medium related display (e.g., display of the balance of a prepaid card) related to the number of game media that can be provided by the game medium provision means,
The game medium-related display is displayed in a different manner depending on whether it is controlled to the game stopped state or not controlled to the game stopped state (for example, as shown in FIG. 62 as variation 005SG-3) When the pachinko game machine 1 is in a playable state, the point display LED 21TM060 displays a numerical value corresponding to the balance of the prepaid card, and when the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, the point display LED 21TM060 indicates that the game is not possible. The part that displays to indicate that the
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible for the player to easily recognize whether or not the game is stopped in the game-stopped state by the mode of the game-medium-related display displayed on the game-medium-related display means.

The game machine of form 19 is
A gaming machine (eg, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of receiving a signal output from a gaming device (eg, payout control board 21TM037 or card unit 21TM050) capable of executing processing related to game media,
A game medium providing means (for example, a payout control board 21TM037) capable of providing game media based on a signal output from the game device has the PRDY signal ON and both the BRDY signal and the BRQ signal are ON. A portion that drives the payout motor 21TM289 based on the state and pays out a predetermined number (for example, 125) of rental balls to the player),
Based on the signal output from the game device, the first processing (for example, the part where the payout control CPU 21TM371 executes the prize ball lending control processing shown in FIG. 34) and the information about the game media are included. Execution of a specific process capable of executing a specific process including at least a second process (for example, a portion in which the payout control CPU 21TM371 executes the prepaid card unit control process shown in FIG. 34) relating to a returning operation of returning the stored storage medium. Means (for example, a portion where the payout control CPU 21TM371 executes the payout control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 34),
The specific process executing means can execute the specific process when the game is stopped (for example, as shown in FIG. A part that can execute each process including the payout control timer interrupt process even when it is stopped),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the storage medium can be returned even when the game is stopped, it is possible to prevent troubles due to the storage medium not being returned when the game is stopped. In addition, since complicated processing is not required in the game stop state, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of unintended problems in the specific processing.

The game machine of form 20 is
It is possible to display a return operation-related display relating to a return operation of the storage medium when the imparted information display is displayed when the game is controlled to the stop state (for example, FIGS. 53, 57, and 58 As shown in , when the jackpot game state is controlled to the time-saving state or the variable probability state, a part that prompts you not to forget to take a prepaid card as an ending effect, and a prize ball counter as a first game stop effect. When the value is displayed, the second game stop effect is displayed to remind you not to forget to take your prepaid card),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of trouble such as the player forgetting to return the storage medium and leaving the gaming machine when the game is stopped.

The game machine of form 21 is
The return operation-related display is controlled to the first situation when the advantageous state is controlled to the special state (for example, when the jackpot game state is controlled to the time saving state or the variable probability state), and the game stop state. and a display displayed in a second situation when the given information display is displayed (for example, when the value of the prize ball counter is displayed as the first game stop effect),
At least part of the return operation-related display mode displayed in the first situation and the return operation-related display mode displayed in the second situation are common (for example, FIG. 53, FIG. As shown in 57 and FIG. 58, when the jackpot game state is controlled to the time saving state or probability variable state, and when the value of the winning ball counter is displayed as the first game stop effect, do not forget to take the prepaid card. The part where the display prompting you to do so is displayed in the same manner),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, at least part of the data for displaying the return operation-related display displayed in the first situation and the return operation-related display displayed in the second situation are common. Therefore, the manufacturing cost of the game machine can be reduced.

The game machine of form 22 is
An information display means (for example, a display monitor 21TM029) capable of displaying information (for example, role ratio and consecutive ratio) about the game value given by the game value giving means,
The information display means performs display in different modes depending on whether it is controlled to the game stop state or when it is not controlled to the game stop state. In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a playable state (playable state), the display monitor 21TM029 displays various winning information such as consecutive ratios and role ratios, while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. (When the game is stopped), the display monitor 21TM029 displays a different display from the winning information, indicating that the game is disabled),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to preferably recognize whether or not the game is stopped by the display mode displayed on the information display means.

The game machine of form 23 is
an operating means (for example, a clear switch 92) that can be operated when the gaming machine is powered on;
Initialization processing execution means (for example, the CPU 103 performs step S8 in the game control main processing shown in FIG. the part that executes the initialization process) and
with
The initialization processing execution means is
The power supply to the game machine is stopped when the game machine is controlled to the game stop state, and then the initialization process is executed based on the operation of the operation means when the game machine is powered on. (For example, when the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, after the power supply in the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, the clear switch 92 is operated and the pachinko Initialization processing is executed by turning on the power to the gaming machine 1, and the part where the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be played),
The power supply to the game machine is stopped while the game machine is controlled to the game stop state, and the game machine can be controlled to the game stop state based on the fact that the operation means is not operated when the game machine is powered on. (For example, after the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped while the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered without operating the clear switch 92 is inserted, the part where the pachinko gaming machine 1 recovers while the game is stopped by executing the recovery process),
The power supply to the game machine is stopped while being controlled to the game stop state, and then the game machine is controlled to the game stop state based on the fact that the operation means is not operated when the power to the game machine is turned on. (For example, as shown in FIG. 65 as a modification 005SG-6, after turning off the power of the pachinko game machine 1, without operating the clear switch 92 When the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on again (the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by hot start), the pachinko gaming machine 1 still stops playing in the image display device 5 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the startup. A part that performs an error notification prompting that the state is being set and that the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on while operating the clear switch 92),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to make an employee or the like of the game hall where the game machine is installed recognize that the game has been stopped when the game machine is powered on by the error notification. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the game is left in a game stop state after the power is turned on.

The game machine of form 24 is
Equipped with specific signal output means (for example, information output circuit 112) capable of externally outputting a specific signal (for example, security signal),
The game stop state includes a first game stop state and a second game stop state different from the first game stop state,
The game stop control means is
It is possible to control the first game stop state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition based on the game value imparted by the game value imparting means (for example, the pachinko game machine 1 when the MY counter value reaches 98194). part where play is stopped),
It is possible to control the second game stop state based on the establishment of a condition different from the predetermined condition (for example, the part where the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to the occurrence of a game stop error),
The specific signal output means can output the specific signal in a common output mode when being controlled to the first game stop state and when being controlled to the second game stop state (for example, As shown in FIG. 29, both when the MY counter value reaches 98194 and when a game stop error occurs, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (until the power is turned off). ) the part where the security signal is output),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, the game machine is stopped by outputting the specific signal in a common output mode when it is controlled to the first game stop state and when it is controlled to the second game stop state. It is possible for an employee or the like of a game arcade where the game machine is installed to easily grasp that the game machine is controlled to the state.

The game machine of form 25 is
A plurality of errors including a first error (e.g. starting port 2 abnormal prize winning error) and a second error with a higher degree of importance than the first error (e.g. radio wave error, magnet error, game ball guidance lid operation error) Error determination means capable of determining occurrence (for example, as shown in FIG. 17, the part where the CPU 103 executes the main side error processing),
The game stop control means can be controlled to the second game stop state in relation to the determination of the occurrence of the second error (for example, the game can be stopped due to the occurrence of radio wave error, magnet error, game ball guide cover operation error, etc.) is stopped),
The specific signal output means is
It is possible to output the specific signal when the occurrence of the first error is determined and when the occurrence of the second error is determined (for example, as shown in FIG. A portion where the information output circuit 112 outputs a security signal when a radio wave error, a magnet error, or a game ball guide cover operation error occurs),
When the occurrence of the first error is determined and when the occurrence of the second error is determined, it is possible to output the specific signal over a different period (for example, start port 2 abnormal winning error When an error occurs, a security signal is output for 4 minutes, while if a radio wave error, magnet error, or game ball induction cover operation error occurs, the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped ( until the power is turned off)) the part where the security signal is output),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, an employee or the like of the game arcade where the game machine is installed can determine whether the error that occurred in the game machine is the first error or the second error, based on the output period of the specific signal. Therefore, it is possible to take appropriate measures against an error caused by an employee or the like of the game arcade where the game machine is installed.

The game machine of form 26 is
A setting means capable of setting the ratio of control to the advantageous state (for example, as shown in modification 005SG-7, a plurality of setting values can be set by operating a specific setting means, and which setting value is set Equipped with a part that changes the ratio of the variable display result to a big hit depending on whether it is
The game stop state further includes a third game stop state different from the first game stop state and the second game stop state,
The game stop control means can control the third game stop state based on conditions different from the first game stop state and the second game stop state (for example, as shown in modification 005SG-7 , the part where the CPU 103 stops the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by putting the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a setting changeable state),
The third game stop state is a state related to setting by the setting means,
The specific signal output means can output the specific signal over a period different from the first game stop state and the second game stop state when being controlled to the third game stop state ( For example, as shown in FIG. 67(C), the information output circuit 112 outputs a security signal for 5 seconds after entering the set value changeable state).
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the game stop state is controlled to one of the game stop states, whether or not the game stop state is the third game stop state related to the setting by the setting means is determined by the game center in which the game machine is installed. can be determined by the output period of the specific signal, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the third game stop state is mistakenly recognized as the first game stop state or the second game stop state.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko game machine 1, the back side is the rear (rear, rear) side, and the up, down, left, and right directions when the pachinko game machine 1 is viewed from the front side. Described as a standard. Incidentally, the front face of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is the facing face facing the player who plays the pachinko gaming machine 1 . Also, in the description of each step in the flowchart, for example, the place described as "step S1" is abbreviated as "S1" or "005SGS1", "Normal reach" is "N reach", "Super reach" is "SP reach" It is sometimes abbreviated as

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

In addition, the "variable display" of the special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, which will be described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2 . The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 .

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronism with the first special game or the second special game, decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, vertically direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the variable display of the special game and the decoration pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to simply as the variable display.

At the bottom of the screen of the image display device 5, there are provided display areas (first reserved memory display area 5D, second reserved memory display area 5U) for displaying reserved displays corresponding to variable displays whose execution is reserved. ing.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2, a first suspension display device 25A and a second suspension display device 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. The first reservation display device 25A displays the number of first reservation memories according to the number of lit LEDs. The second reservation display device 25B displays the second reservation storage number by the number of lit LEDs.

A winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and a variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the winning ball device 6A.

Winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening that is kept in a constant open state in which game balls can enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When the game ball enters the first starting winning hole, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first starting hole switch 22A provided in the winning ball device 6A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prizes As soon as the ball is paid out, the first special game can be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a first solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B has, for example, a movable piece that can move forward and backward above the second starting winning hole. covers the upper side of the second start prize winning port, and the second start prize winning port is in a closed state in which game balls do not enter (the second start prize winning port is also said to be in a closed state). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is opened so that the game ball can enter the second starting winning hole by retracting the movable piece from above the second starting winning hole when the first solenoid 81 is in the ON state. (It is also said that the second start winning opening is in an open state.). When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first starting hole switch 22A provided in the winning ball device 6A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prizes A second special game can be started as the balls are paid out. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to one provided with a movable piece as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state.

Predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, three positions on the lower left side of the game area and one position above the variable winning ball device 6B) are always kept in a constant open state by predetermined ball receiving members. A general winning opening 10 is provided. When a game ball enters the general prize winning port 10, a predetermined number (for example 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on detection of the game ball by a general prize winning switch 25 (see FIG. 2). .

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided between the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable prize winning ball device 7 has a special prize winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a second solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2). form the mouth.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the second solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door 711 (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening (first state), the game ball cannot enter (pass through) the big winning hole. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the second solenoid 82 for the big winning gate door is in the ON state, the big winning gate door opens the big winning gate (second state), and the game balls Makes it easier to enter the big prize pool.

When a game ball enters the big winning hole, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first count switch 23 provided in the special variable winning ball device 7, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are detected. is paid out as prize balls. When the game balls enter the big winning hole, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning hole, the second starting winning hole and the general winning hole 10, for example.

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize in a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

In addition to the above-described first count switch 23, a second count switch 24 capable of detecting game balls is also provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 of this embodiment, the details of which will be described later. The second count switch 24 controls the game state to a probability variable state (high probability high base state) described later after the jackpot game state by detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning opening in the jackpot game state described later. It is a switch for

A normal symbol display device 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left lower part of the game area). As an example, the normal design display device 20 consists of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of normal designs as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special design. The normal symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9", lighting patterns such as "-", and the like. The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of normal patterns is also called a normal pattern game.

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the right side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Below the normal pattern display device 20, a normal pattern reservation display device 25C is provided. The general pattern pending display device 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general pattern pending storage, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above structure, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstructing nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports. Also, on the back side of the pachinko game machine 1, the first start switch 22A, the second start switch 22B, the first count switch 23, the second count switch 24, and the general winning switch 25 are detected. An out switch 26 for further detecting game balls is provided, and the game balls detected by the out switch 26 are discharged outside the pachinko game machine 1 (see FIG. 4).

Incidentally, the game area in this embodiment is an area formed on the left side of the image display device 5, and as the game balls flow down, these game balls flow into the general winning hole 10 and the winning ball device 6A. A left game area 2L that can win in the 1-start winning opening and an area formed on the right side of the image display device 5, which are formed by the variable winning ball device 6B as the game balls flow down. It is composed of a second starting winning hole and a right game area 2R that can win a special winning hole formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 and can pass through the passage gate 41. - 特許庁

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the frame 3 for a game machine. A main lamp 9a is provided above the image display device 5 in the game machine frame 3, and frame lamps 9b are provided to the left and right of the main lamp 9a so as to surround the game area. Furthermore, an attacker lamp 9c is provided at a position near the special variable winning ball device 7 on the game board 2. As shown in FIG.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (a position above the image display device 5 in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the performance is provided. Further, the movable body 32 is provided with a movable body lamp 9d.

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area by the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). In addition to the upper tray, the gaming machine frame 3 may be provided with a payout portion (hit ball supply tray) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper tray is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting actions (operations, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotation operation of a ball hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this general pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern winning pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern winning". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern lost pattern) other than the normal pattern winning pattern is stop-displayed as the fixed normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern lost". When it comes to "per normal", open control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B (the second start winning opening is opened).

When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special game is running or during the period when it is controlled to the jackpot game state described later (starting winning occurs, but it is based on the starting winning If the special game cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, when a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol varies depending on the type of the big hit to be described later) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" and a big winning symbol. If a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the special game becomes "big win", the game is controlled to a big win game state as an advantageous state for the player.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is until the timing of the lapse of the open period (for example, 29 seconds) or the timing until the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10), whichever comes first. Continued. The open period is an upper limit period during which the big winning slot can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an upper limit open period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (10 times or 4 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc.) are prepared, and the jackpot type is set according to these It is As the jackpot types, there may be provided a jackpot type with which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type with few prize balls, or a jackpot type with which few prize balls can be obtained.

After the jackpot game state is finished, the game may be controlled to a time-saving state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state and probability variable state, control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state and the probability variable state are states in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, they are advantageous to the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also called a number cut (number cut time reduction, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when the system is reset) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state.

Here, in the normal state in this embodiment, the player launches game balls mainly toward the left game area 2L, and some of these game balls enter the general winning opening 10 or the starting winning opening and win prizes. This is a game state in which the payout of balls and the variable display of the first special symbol are executed. In addition, in the normal state, when the player launches a game ball toward the right game area 2R, some of these game balls can be detected by the gate switch 21 (some of the game balls can pass through the gate 41). ) is a gaming state, but the probability of per normal pattern based on the gate switch 21 detecting the game ball is lower than the time-saving state (low probability high base state) or probability variable state (high probability high base state), and This is a game state in which the opening period of the second start winning opening when a normal figure hit occurs is set shorter than the time saving state or the variable probability state. Also, since the normal state is not the jackpot game state, the big winning opening is not opened. As described above, the normal state is a game state in which it is more advantageous for the player to hit the game ball toward the left game area 2L than to hit the game ball toward the right game area 2R.

On the other hand, in the time saving state and the probability variable state in this embodiment, some of these game balls enter the general winning opening 10 and the starting winning opening by hitting the game ball toward the left game area 2L by the player. This is a game state in which prize balls are paid out and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. When the player launches the game balls toward the right game area 2R, some of these game balls are detected by the gate switch 21. It is a game state in which it is possible to let the game ball pass through the gate 41 (some of the game balls can pass through the gate 41). Here, in the time-saving state and the probability variable state, the probability of winning the normal pattern is higher than in the normal state, and the opening period of the second start winning opening when the normal drawing occurs is set longer than the normal state. state. In other words, the time saving state and the variable probability state are gaming states in which the game balls are more likely to enter the second start winning opening than in the normal state.

Furthermore, although the details will be described later, if the variable display result of the variable display of the special symbol (variable display of the second special symbol) when the game ball wins in the second start winning port becomes a big hit, the first start winning The ratio of the variable display of the special symbols (variable display of the first special symbol) when the game ball wins in the mouth is controlled to a jackpot game state with a larger number of rounds than when the variable display results in the jackpot, and during the jackpot game. The rate at which the game ball passes through the second count switch 24 (the rate at which the variable probability state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game) is set high. That is, the time saving state and the variable probability state are game states in which it is more advantageous for the player to hit the game ball toward the right game area 2R than to hit the game ball toward the left game area 2L.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, since the special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the right game area 2R, in the jackpot game state, the game balls flowing down the right game area 2R flow down the left game area 2L. It is easier to win a prize in the big prize opening than a game ball that does. That is, the jackpot game state is a game state in which it is more advantageous for the player to hit the game ball toward the right game area 2R than to hit the game ball toward the left game area 2L.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are provided. lighting or extinguishing, the movement of the movable body 32, or a performance using any performance device including a part or all of these.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided on the image display device 5, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns) which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) is a "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depending on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration The display result of the variable display of the pattern becomes a "jackpot"). As an example, the same decoration patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stop-displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. .

In the case of a "variable probability big hit" controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game state (as described later, a big hit in which a part of the game ball is detected by the second count switch 24 during the big win game), Odd decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed, and "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)" that is not controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the jackpot game state (as described later, is played during the jackpot game) If a part of the ball is a big hit that is not detected by the second count switch 24, even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

When the display result of the special game is "lost", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" (Also referred to as non-reach lost") may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach lost"). In addition, when the display result is "lost", after the mode of variable display of decorative patterns becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of variable display of decorative patterns is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("no reach") that is not a big hit combination. ”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes “reach lost”).

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the display corresponding to the variable display (holding display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to the variable display (holding display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed.

Further, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., as shown in FIG. In addition, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, and a launch control substrate are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 . Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which conductive patterns are formed and on which electrical components can be mounted, but are also configured to implement specific electrical functions by mounting electrical components on electronic circuit boards. It is a concept that includes an electronic circuit mounting board that has been manufactured.

A power switch 91 is connected to the power supply board 17 , and by operating the power switch 91 (turning it on), power from an alternating current power supply such as AC 100 V in an external power supply such as a commercial power supply is switched to the power supply board 17 . It can be supplied to electrical parts including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the performance control board 12 from the. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a power circuit for converting a predetermined DC voltage into a specific DC voltage (eg, 12 V DC or 5 V DC), and the like. I have.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of suspension), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of suspension), jackpot game state, game state, etc.). The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, an output circuit 111, an information output circuit 112, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , a random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105 .

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a certain period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program.

I / O 105, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, normal symbol display device 20, first reservation display device 25A, a second holding display device 25B, a normal drawing holding display device 25C, and an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving), a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 receives a detection signal (a game ball is A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by passing or entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The switch circuit 110 takes in a reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power board 17 and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100 . The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of the control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either the power supply monitoring circuit, the IC with built-in watchdog timer, or the system reset IC. I wish I had. The power-off signal turns off when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and turns on when the period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is equal to or less than the predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on, for example, when a clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed.

Output circuit 111, the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, the first solenoid 81, the second solenoid 82, the signal to turn on the third solenoid 83, etc.), the first solenoid for normal electric accessories 81 , the second solenoid 82 for the big winning gate door, and the third solenoid 83 for the regulation member 712 . The information output circuit 112 outputs various signals such as a security signal from the terminal board 21TM016.

2 and 4, the main substrate 11 is provided with a display monitor 21TM029 that can be visually recognized from the rear side of the pachinko game machine 1. Various types of winning information related to winning are displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. It also has a function to display A display changeover switch 21TM030 is provided on the left side of the display monitor 21TM029, and information displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 can be changed by operating the display changeover switch 21TM030.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the main board 11 is enclosed in a board case 21TM201 made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and a display monitor 21TM029 (for example, 7 segments) is arranged in the center of the main board 11. A display changeover switch 21TM030 is arranged on the left side of the display monitor 21TM029. The display monitor 21TM029 and the display changeover switch 21TM030 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when visually recognizing it. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the game machine frame 3 is not opened, the front when the main board 11 is visually recognized means the back side of the game board 2 when the game machine frame 3 is opened. This is the front when visually recognizing, and is different from the front of the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁However, the front when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko game machine 1 may be common.

In addition, the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) is connected to each winning opening (large winning opening, second starting winning opening, first starting winning opening, general winning opening, hereinafter also referred to as "entering area"). The number of game balls entered is counted, and various types of winning information such as consecutive ratios and role ratios are displayed on the display monitor 21TM029. You can check various prize information such as consecutive ratios and role ratios after installation. That is, on the side of the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is common to design the game board so that the game balls enter the general winning openings at a predetermined frequency (to pass the test). Also, when conducting the test, it is confirmed whether or not the game balls enter the general winning opening at a predetermined frequency. Furthermore, even after the pachinko game machine 1 is installed, it is confirmed what kind of adjustment has been made and whether the game balls enter the general prize winning opening at the frequency as designed as a result of the adjustment. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize what kind of adjustment has been made in the pachinko game machine 1 after installation.

In addition, the main board 11 includes a magnetic sensor 005SG060 capable of detecting magnetism, a radio wave sensor 005SG070 capable of detecting radio waves, a grand prize door sensor 005SG091 capable of detecting the opening of the grand prize door, and an upper tray filled with game balls. A full-tank sensor 005SG093 capable of detecting that the tank is turned on and a ball-out sensor 005SG094 capable of detecting that the supply ball has run out are connected.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing components related to payout such as the payout control board 21TM037 and the ball payout device 21TM097. As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 21TM037 is equipped with a payout control microcomputer 21TM370 including a payout control CPU 21TM371. In this embodiment, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is a 1-chip microcomputer and has at least a built-in RAM. A payout control microcomputer 21TM370, a RAM (not shown), a ROM (not shown) storing a payout control program, and an I/O port constitute a payout control board 21TM037. That is, the payout control board 21TM037 is implemented by a payout control CPU 21TM371, a payout control microcomputer 21TM370 having a RAM and a ROM, and an I/O port. Also, the I/O port may be built in the payout control microcomputer 21TM370.

Detection signals from the ball-out switch 21TM187, the full-tank switch 21TM048 and the payout count switch 21TM301 are input to the I/O port 21TM372f of the payout control board 21TM037 via the relay board 21TM072. In this embodiment, the detection signal from the payout count switch 21TM301 is input to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 and then output to the main substrate 11 via the I/O port 21TM372a and the output circuit 21TM373B.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the payout control board 21TM037 includes a game machine frame opening sensor for detecting the opening of the game machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2, and a game machine frame opening sensor that covers the front surface of the game board 2 so as to be openable and closable. A door frame opening sensor for detecting the opening of the glass door frame 3a and a game machine frame/door frame opening sensor 21TM300 are connected. ) is also provided. The detection signal when the opening of the game machine frame 3 is detected and the detection signal when the opening of the glass door frame 3a is detected are input to different terminals, whereby the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 can distinguish between the open state of the gaming machine frame 3 and the open state of the glass door frame 3a.

Further, the detection signal from the payout motor position sensor 21TM295 is input to the I/O port 21TM372e of the payout control board 21TM037 via the relay board 21TM072. The payout motor position sensor 21TM295 is a sensor composed of a light emitting element (LED) and a light receiving element for detecting the rotational position of the payout motor 21TM289, and is used to detect jamming of game balls, that is, so-called ball bite. . The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 mounted on the payout control board 21TM037 indicates that the detection signal from the ball burnout switch 21TM187 indicates that the ball is out, and the detection signal from the full tank switch 21TM048 indicates that the tank is full. , the ball delivery process is stopped.

Furthermore, when the detection signal from the full tank switch 21TM048 indicates the full tank state, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 sends a low level signal to the ball launching board 21TM090 to stop the ball launching from the ball launching device. Output a full tank signal. A firing motor signal to the firing motor 21TM094 output by the AND circuit 21TM091 of the firing board 21TM090 is transmitted from the firing board 21TM090 to the firing motor 21TM094. A full tank signal from the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is input to one of the input sides of the AND circuit 21TM091 mounted on the ejection board 21TM090, and a drive signal from the drive signal generation circuit 21TM092 (for driving the ejection motor 21TM094 A signal serving to supply power from the power supply board) is input to the other input side of the AND circuit 21TM091. Then, the firing motor signal of the AND circuit 21TM091 is input to the firing motor 21TM094. That is, while the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is outputting the full tank signal, the output of the firing motor signal to the firing motor 21TM094 is stopped.

The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 incorporates a serial communication circuit 21TM380 for inputting/outputting (transmitting/receiving) signals with the game control microcomputer 100 through serial communication. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 confirm the connection between the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 via the serial communication circuits 21TM505 and 21TM380. In order to do this, signals (prize request signal, reception ACK signal) are exchanged (transmitted and received) at regular intervals (for example, 1 second). That is, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a signal (prizing ball request signal in this embodiment) for confirming the connection at regular intervals through the serial communication circuit 21TM505, and payout control microcomputer 21TM370. , when receiving a prize ball request signal from the game control microcomputer 100, transmits a signal (receiving ACK signal) to that effect to the game control microcomputer 100. FIG. In this embodiment, by placing specific data on the prize ball request signal and the reception ACK signal, at the timing of transmitting and receiving the prize ball request signal and the reception ACK signal, the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 It is configured to exchange specific data between For example, when a prize is won, the game control microcomputer 100 sets the data indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out by changing the predetermined bits of the prize ball request signal, A ball request signal is sent to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. When the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 finishes the prize ball payout operation, it sets the data indicating the end of the prize ball by changing a predetermined bit of the received ACK signal, and the received ACK signal with this setting is played. It is transmitted to the control microcomputer 100 . In addition, when a predetermined error (such as a ball rental, full tank, or ball out error) occurs, the data indicating the content of the error is set by changing a predetermined bit of the received ACK signal, and the setting is The received ACK signal thus made is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 . Incidentally, specific exchange of signals by serial communication between the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 transmits a prize ball information signal indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out and a lent ball number signal indicating the number of lent balls to the terminal boards (frame external terminal board and board external terminal board) via the output port 21TM372b. and) output to 21TM160. A driver circuit is installed outside the output port 21TM372b, but is omitted in FIG.

Also, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 outputs an error signal to the error display LED 21TM374 by the 7-segment LED via the output port 21TM372c. Furthermore, a signal for instructing to turn on/off is output to the prize ball LED 21TM053 and the out-of-ball LED 21TM054 via the output port 21TM372b. The input port 21TM372f of the payout control board 21TM037 receives a detection signal from the error release switch 21TM375 for releasing the error state. The error release switch 21TM375 is used to release the error state by software reset.

Further, a drive signal to the payout motor 21TM289 from the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is transmitted to the payout motor 21TM289 in the payout mechanism portion of the ball payout device 21TM097 via the output port 21TM372a and the relay board 21TM072. A driver circuit (motor drive circuit) is installed outside the output port 21TM372a, but is omitted in FIG.

A card unit control microcomputer is installed in the card unit 21TM050 installed adjacent to the gaming machine. In addition, the card unit 21TM050 is provided with a ready-to-use display lamp, a connecting stand direction display device, a card insertion display lamp, and a card insertion slot. The interface board (relay board) 21TM066 is connected with a frequency display LED 21TM060, a ball rental LED 21TM061, a ball rental switch 21TM062, and a return switch 21TM063.

A ball lending switch signal indicating that the ball lending switch 21TM062 has been operated and a return switch signal indicating that the return switch 21TM063 has been operated are given from the interface board 21TM066 to the card unit 21TM050 according to the operation of the player. . Further, a card balance display signal indicating the balance of the prepaid card and a ball lendable display signal are supplied from the card unit 21TM050 to the interface board 21TM066. Between the card unit 21TM050 and the payout control board 21TM037, a connection signal (VL signal), a unit operation signal (BRDY signal), a ball rental request signal (BRQ signal), a ball rental completion signal (EXS signal) and a pachinko start signal ( PRDY signal) is sent and received via input port 21TM372f and output port 21TM372d. An interface board 21TM066 is interposed between the card unit 21TM050 and the payout control board 21TM037. Therefore, signals such as connection signals (VL signals) are transmitted and received between the card unit 21TM050 and the payout control board 21TM037 via the interface board 21TM066, as shown in FIG. 9-2.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 mounted on the payout control board 21TM037 outputs a PRDY signal to the card unit 21TM050. Also, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a VL signal when the power is turned on. The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 determines the connected state/unconnected state of the card unit 21TM050 according to the input state of the VL signal. When a card is accepted by the card unit 21TM050 and the ball lending switch 21TM062 is operated to input a ball lending switch signal, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a BRDY signal to the payout control board 21TM037. When a predetermined delay time elapses from this time point, the card unit control microcomputer outputs a BRQ signal to the payout control board 21TM037.

Then, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 raises the EXS signal to the card unit 21TM050, and upon detecting the falling edge of the BRQ signal from the card unit 21TM050, drives the payout motor 21TM289 to deliver a predetermined number of rental balls to the player. Pay out. When the payout is completed, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 drops the EXS signal to the card unit 21TM050. After that, on the condition that the BRDY signal from the card unit 21TM050 is not on, when a payout command signal is received from the game control microcomputer 100, prize ball payout control is executed.

The power supply voltage AC 24V used in the card unit 21TM050 is supplied from the payout control board 21TM037. That is, the power supply from the power board to the card unit 21TM050 is performed via the payout control board 21TM037 and the interface board 21TM066. In this example, a fuse for protecting the card unit 21TM050 is provided in the AC 24V power supply line for the card unit 21TM050 arranged in the interface board 21TM066, and a voltage higher than a predetermined voltage is supplied to the card unit 21TM050. is prevented.

Incidentally, the frequency display LED 21TM060, the ball lendable LED 21TM061, the ball lending switch 21TM062, and the return switch 21TM063 in this embodiment are installed at predetermined positions in the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, above the hitting ball supply tray (upper tray)). . Therefore, by moving the line of sight downward from the game area during the game, the player can determine whether or not it is possible to borrow a game ball from the lighting modes of the frequency display LED 21TM060 and the ball lendable LED 21TM061, and whether or not the borrowing of the game ball is possible. It is possible to recognize the balance (balance of the prepaid card) for the payment. Furthermore, the player can borrow game balls by operating the ball lending switch 21TM062, and by operating the return switch 21TM063, a prepaid card in which the number of winning balls and the remaining money are stored is stored. It can be received from unit 21TM050.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, outputs a production control command (specifying (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. command) is supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control command, and produces effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game, (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, power failure recovery notification, etc.).

The performance control board 12 is equipped with a performance control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control section 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed (including the decision, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). The controller 123 may also be instructed.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), etc., and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120 .

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120 . The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9 . Also, it supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) to the lamp control board 14 . Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a driving circuit for driving the movable body 32 .

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signal. do. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls sound output and lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes voice output, lamp lighting/extinguishing control (supply of sound designation signals and lamp signals, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signals for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an output port of

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also called sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko game machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, where the first byte indicates MODE (class of command) and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The leading bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the leading bit of EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command form shown in FIG. 4A is an example, and other command forms may be used. Also, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals that make up the control command may be one, or three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 5(A), the command 8001H is a first variable display start command that designates the start of variable display in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variable display start command that designates the start of variable display in the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decoration design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special design in the special game. It is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time (variable display time)) such as a design (also referred to as a production design). Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value that is arbitrarily set according to the contents of instructions by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the specified variation pattern.

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design. In the variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. , Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types the jackpot type should be set when the variable display result is "big hit".

Among the variable display result designation commands, for example, as shown in FIG. 5B, command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result that the variable display result is "no". The command 8C01H is a second variable display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot A" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot B" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result.

The command 8FXXH is a pattern confirmation command for designating the stoppage (confirmation) of the decorative patterns in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of the image display device 5 . The design confirmation command is also a command for notifying the design confirmation period. For example, as shown in FIG. 5(B), the command 8F00H is the first symbol confirmation command designating that the symbol confirmation period is 0.5 seconds, and the command 8F01H is the symbol confirmation period of 10 seconds. It is a second symbol confirmation command that specifies that. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state designation command corresponding to the game state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which the time saving control is not performed, and the command 9501H is the game state in which the time saving control is performed (low The second game state designation command corresponding to the high-probability base state, the time-saving state), and the command 9502H is the third game state designation corresponding to the game state (high-probability-high base state, the probability variable state) in which the time-saving control and the probability variable control are performed. command. Command 96XXH is an error notification command for notifying that an error has occurred. In the error notification command, for example, different EXT data are set according to the error that has occurred.

The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of a jackpot game. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is open in the jackpot gaming state. The command A2XXH is a post-opening notification command for the big winning opening to notify that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big winning game state. The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot game.

In the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result designation command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the jackpot state described later (for example, "1" to "10"). .

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) occurs. It is a first start winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball passing through (entering) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs. , It is a second start winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

Command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number in order to be able to specify the special figure reserved storage number. Command C2XXH is a second pending storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure pending storage number in order to be able to specify the special figure pending storage number. The first pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied, when the first starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . The second pending memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied, when the second starting opening winning designation command is transmitted , is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 . In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserved memories decreases), the special game It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution or the like.

Instead of the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command may be used to report an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number.

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result specification commands) indicating the content of the winning determination result. Among them, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command indicating whether or not the variable display result will be a "big hit" as a result of determination at the time of winning, the determination result of the big hit type (probable variation, non-probability variation, or sudden probability) and whether it will be a small hit. is. In addition, the command C6XXH is a variation category designation indicating whether the random number for determining the variation pattern is a variation pattern of "non-reach", "super reach", or "other" as a result of determination at the time of winning. is a command. In addition, the command C700H is not during the jackpot game, the variable display of the special symbols is not executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and based on the non-game state in which the pending memory does not exist, the image This is an effect control command that designates execution of a customer waiting demonstration (customer waiting demonstration effect) on the display device 5 .

The command D100H is a V prize notification command for notifying that the game ball is detected by the second count switch 24 and that the game state is controlled to the variable probability state after the jackpot game is finished (occurrence of the V prize).

Command D3XXH notifies the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the game balls being detected by the first starter switch 22A, the second starter switch 22B, the first count switch 23, the general winning switch 25, etc. It is a number notification command.

The command E0XXH monitors the difference between the number of prize balls paid out after the Pachinko game machine 1 is activated with the operation of the clear switch 92 and the number of game balls detected by the out switch 26 (net increase in number of prize balls). This is a MY counter value notification command for notifying the MY counter value for As shown in FIG. 8(D), E000H is the first MY counter value notification command indicating that the MY counter value is 0-90000, and E001H is the first MY counter value notifying command indicating that the MY counter value is 90001-95000. This is a 2MY counter value notification command, and E002H is a 3MY counter value notification command indicating that the MY counter value is 95001-98194. The command F000H is a game stop notification command for notifying the game stop based on the fact that the MY counter value has reached 98194, which is the default value.

It should be noted that the commands shown in FIG. 5A are only examples, and some of these commands may be omitted, different commands may be used in place of these commands, and these commands may be replaced by different commands. You can add different commands from For example, a prize ball number notification command for specifying the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the game ball entering each prize hole, or a gate for notifying that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. You may make it provide the notification command etc. which notify the notification command of passing, and the remaining variable display frequency by which probability variation control and time saving control are performed.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for big hit type determination, the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination, the normal figure Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for display result determination is controlled so as to be countable. Random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data representing part or all of these random numbers MR1 to MR4. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown), to update various numerical data by software, thereby setting the random numbers MR1 to MR4. You may make it count the numerical data which show a part.

The random number MR1 for special figure display result determination is a random number used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result such as the special figure in the special figure game as "big win" to the big win game state. It takes a value in the range from "0" to "65535". The random value MR2 for judging the type of jackpot is a random value used to determine the type of jackpot when the variable display result is "jackpot" to be one of "jackpot A", "jackpot B", and "jackpot C". and takes a value in the range of, for example, "0" to "299".

The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number used to determine one of a plurality of types prepared in advance for the variation pattern in the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. 997”.

The random number MR4 for judging the result of the normal pattern display is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal pattern display device 20 in the normal pattern display device 20 is "win" or "lose the normal pattern". It is a random number that can be set, for example, in the range of "3" to "23".

The random number MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 is a random number used to determine the initial value of the random number MR4, and ranges from "3" to "23", for example.

FIG. 7 shows variation patterns in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "missing", the variable display is performed corresponding to each of the cases where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" and the case where it is "reach". A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the result is a "big hit". In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss" and the variation display mode of the decoration pattern is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern"), A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "lost" and the variation display mode of the decoration pattern is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Also, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is a "big hit" is called a big hit variation pattern.

The jackpot variation pattern and reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which normal reach reach performance is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach performance is performed. Although one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided in this embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more types of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. In addition, in the present embodiment, two types of variation patterns, super reach α and super reach β, are provided as super reach variation patterns, but the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more types of super reach variation patterns are provided. Alternatively, only one type may be provided.

Of these variation patterns, the variation pattern of the big hit and the variation pattern of the small hit are uniform for executing a blessing effect that congratulates the variable display result as a big hit after the same special variation time as the losing variation pattern. A special figure display time of 15 seconds is additionally provided.

Here, regarding the jackpot variation pattern and the losing variation pattern in this embodiment, the period until the variable display result is notified is configured in common, and the length of the period until the variable display result is notified is variable. This prevents the player from recognizing in advance whether the display result is a big win or a loss.

Incidentally, in this embodiment, as will be described later. Since the determination ratio of each variation pattern is set so that the degree of expectation for a big hit with a variable display result in the order of super reach, normal reach, and non-reach increases, the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern are particularly The longer the figure fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

Further, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, these variation patterns are determined using only the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the type of variation pattern is provided, and the type of variation pattern is first determined from the random value for determining the type of variation pattern, and then the determination You may make it determine the variation pattern which belongs to the classification which carried out.

The ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data and the like used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and decisions. In addition, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main substrate 11, and the variation mode of each symbol in variable display such as special symbols and normal symbols. A variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a method of determining a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the variation pattern determination table to be selected is varied according to the special symbols of the variable display to be executed, the display result of the variable display, the number of pending memories, the game state, and the like.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, when the variable display result is a big hit, the variation pattern determination table for big win is selected, the game state is the normal state (low-probability low base state), and the variable display target is When the number of special figure pending memories is 1 or less and the variable display result is lost, select the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the game state is the normal state (low probability low base state), variable When the number of special figure pending memories to be displayed is 2 to 3 and the variable display result is lost, select the variation pattern determination table B for loss, and the game state is a time saving state or a probability variable state (low probability high base state or high-probability-high base state) and the variable display result is a loss, the variation pattern determination table C for loss is selected.

In the big hit variation pattern determination table A, 1 to 20 out of 1 to 997 possible for the variation pattern determination random number MR3 are assigned to the normal reach big hit variation pattern PB1-1, and 21 to 370. is assigned to the super reach α jackpot variation pattern PB1-2, and 371 to 997 are assigned to the super reach β jackpot variation pattern PB1-3.

In the variation pattern determination table for loss A, 1 to 500 out of 1 to 997 that can be taken by the random number MR3 for determination of the variation pattern are assigned to the non-reach variation pattern PA1-1, and 501 to 900 Up to is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 out of normal reach, 901 to 970 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 out of super reach α, and 971 to 977 are out of super reach β fluctuation pattern PA2 -3.

In the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss B, 1 to 500 out of 1 to 997 that can be taken by the random number MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment are assigned to the non-reach fluctuation pattern PA1-2, and 501 to 900 Up to is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 out of normal reach, 901 to 970 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 out of super reach α, and 971 to 977 are out of super reach β fluctuation pattern PA2 -3.

In the losing variation pattern determination table C, 1 to 997 out of 1 to 997 that the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take are assigned to the non-reach variation pattern PA1-3.

FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. As shown in FIG. In this embodiment, as the display result determination table, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this. and the second special figure may use separate display result determination tables.

The display result determination table is determined to be a variable display result in a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the variable display result to a "jackpot" to a jackpot game state based on the random number MR1 for judging the special symbol display result. is a table.

In the display result determination table, depending on whether the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state) or a variable probability state (high probability state), random for special figure display result judgment A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to a special figure display result of "big win" or "losing".

In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result of whether or not to control the special figure display result as "big win" to the big win game state. It is data for judgment to be assigned. In the display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability variable state (high probability state), more judgment values than when it is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state), "big hit" special figure display result assigned to. As a result, in the variable probability state (high probability state) in which the variable probability control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state. Then, compared to the determined probability (about 1/200 in this embodiment), the probability that the special figure display result is set to "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state is higher (about 1/100 in this embodiment). ). That is, in the display result determination table, when the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 is the probability variable state (high probability state), the probability of determining to control to the jackpot game state compared to the normal state or the time-saving state is higher. Judgment data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the jackpot game state so as to increase.

In other words, when the value of MR1 matches one of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hits shown in FIG. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control to the big win game state. It is also to decide whether or not to make it a big hit pattern.

FIGS. 9B and 9C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. FIG. Of these, FIG. 9(B) uses the reservation memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) When determining the jackpot type is a table of In addition, FIG. 9(C) shows the case of determining the jackpot type using the reserved memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed) is a table.

The jackpot type determination table selects a jackpot type from jackpot A to jackpot B based on a random number (MR2) for hit type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern. This table is referenced to determine In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) is provided with the big hit A and the big hit B. A big hit B and a big hit C are provided in the type determination table (for the second special symbol).

Here, the jackpot types in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8(E). In this embodiment, jackpot A to jackpot C are set as the jackpot types.

Of these big wins A to C, the big wins A and B are big wins in which four rounds (so-called four rounds) of changing the big win opening to the second state advantageous to the player are repeatedly executed. C is a big win in which 10 rounds (so-called 10 rounds) are repeated to change the big winning hole to the second state that is advantageous to the player.

Furthermore, after the end of the jackpot game state of jackpot A to jackpot C, time-saving control is executed over a maximum of 100 variable displays, and the game ball is detected by the second count switch 24 in the first round. On the condition that there is, probability variable control is executed over a maximum of 100 times of variable display.

The jackpot A is a jackpot type in which the jackpot is opened according to the opening pattern KP-1 in the first round, and the jackpot is opened according to the opening pattern KP-3 in the second and subsequent rounds. B and big win C are big win types in which the big win opening is opened according to the opening pattern KP-2 in the first round, and the big winning opening is opened according to the opening pattern KP-3 in the second and subsequent rounds.

Here, the configuration of the special variable winning ball device 7 in this embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, the upper end of the special variable winning ball device 7 is formed with a large winning opening. As described above, when the second solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door 711 (for the special electric accessory) is in the off state, the large winning opening closes the large winning opening (the first solenoid). state), the game ball cannot enter (pass through) the big winning hole. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the second solenoid 82 for the big winning gate door is in the ON state, the big winning gate door opens the big winning gate (second state), and the game balls Makes it easier to enter the big prize pool.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the special variable winning ball device 7, a game ball flow path 750 is formed through which a game ball that has entered the big winning opening can flow down. The game ball flow path 750 includes a main path 740 (an area along the solid line in FIG. 10) through which game balls that have passed through the big winning opening can pass, and a branch path 741 (a dotted line in FIG. 10) branching downward from the main path 740. area). At the upper end of the branch path 741, a restricting member 712 is provided which can advance and retreat in the front-rear direction by being driven by a third solenoid. When the third solenoid 83 is in the off state, the restricting member 712 protrudes into the game ball flow path 750 to prevent the game ball from entering the branch path 741, and when the third solenoid 83 is in the on state In some cases, the entry of the game ball into the branch path 741 is permitted by retreating from the inside of the game ball flow path 750 .

A second count switch 24 is provided downstream of the branch path 741 , and the game ball is detected by the second count switch 24 by passing through the second count switch 24 . Incidentally, the game ball that has flowed down the main path 740 and the game ball that has flowed down the branch path 741 are finally guided to the back side of the game board 2 through a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 2, It is designed to be detected by the out switch 26 .

Here, as shown in FIG. 11(A), the above-described open pattern KP-1 means that the second solenoid 82 is in an OFF state from the start timing T1 of the round game to the timing T2, and from the timing T2 to the timing T3. This is an opening pattern in which the big winning opening is in an open state (second state) from timing T2 to timing T3 by turning on the second solenoid 82 . Further, the above-mentioned open pattern KP-1 is an open pattern in which the third solenoid 83 is in an ON state from the round game start timing T1 to a timing T2, and the third solenoid 83 is in an OFF state from the timing T2 to the timing T3. But also. In other words, in the open pattern KP-1, the entry of the game ball entering the big winning hole into the branch path 741 is blocked by the restricting member 712 during the period when the big winning hole is in the open state. This is an open pattern in which the 2-count switch 24 cannot be passed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11(B), the opening pattern KP-2 described above is the second solenoid 82 from the round game start timing T1 to timing T4 (T4: timing between timing T2 and timing T3). is in the ON state, and the second solenoid 82 is in the OFF state from the timing T4, so that the big winning opening is in the open state (second state) from the timing T1 to the timing T4. Further, the above-described open pattern KP-2 is an open pattern in which the third solenoid 83 is in an ON state from the round game start timing T1 to a timing T2, and the third solenoid 83 is in an OFF state from the timing T2 to the timing T3. But also. That is, in the open pattern KP-2, the big winning hole is open from timing T1 to timing T4, and the game ball entering the big winning hole enters the branch path 741 from timing T1 to timing T2. It is a solution pattern that can pass through the second count switch 24 .

Further, as shown in FIG. 11(C), the above-described open pattern KP-3 is that the second solenoid 82 is in an OFF state from the start timing T1 of the round game to the timing T2, and the second solenoid 82 is in the OFF state from the timing T2 to the timing T3. It is an opening pattern in which the big winning opening is in an open state (second state) from timing T2 to timing T3 by turning on the second solenoid 82 . It should be noted that in the open pattern KP-3, the third solenoid is in the OFF state and never in the ON state. In other words, in the open pattern KP-3, the entry of the game ball entering the big winning hole into the branch path 741 is blocked by the restricting member 712 during the period when the big winning hole is in the open state. This is an open pattern in which the 2-count switch 24 cannot be passed.

That is, as shown in FIG. 9(D), in the big hit A, the game ball passes through the second count switch 24 even if the player launches the game ball toward the right game area toward 2R during the big win game. Since there is no such thing, the time-saving control is executed over a maximum of 100 variable displays after the end of the jackpot game, while the probability variable control is not executed (controlled to a time-saving state) jackpot type (substantial non-probability variable jackpot) is. Also, for the big hits B and C, if the player launches the game ball toward the right game area 2R during the big win game, the game ball passes through the second count switch 24 with an extremely high probability (almost 100%). By doing so, it is a jackpot type (substantially variable probability jackpot) in which time saving control and variable probability control are executed (controlled to a variable probability state) over a maximum of 100 variable displays after the end of the jackpot game.

In this embodiment, when the variable display result of the first special symbol in the normal state results in a big win, the player launches a game ball toward the right game area 2R from the start of the big win game, thereby opening a big winning opening. When the game ball wins, the prize ball is paid out, and after the end of the big hit game, the game state is controlled to the time saving state or the probability variable state, and the player shoots the game ball toward the right game area 2R. By continuing to launch, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Here, as shown in FIG. 9(C), when the result of the variable display of the second special symbol is a big hit, the type of the big win is either the big win B or the big win C, which are substantial probability variable big wins. After the jackpot game ends, the game state is controlled to the variable probability state with a very high probability. As described above, after being controlled to the big hit game state based on the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal state, the player mainly launches the game ball toward the right game area 2R. A state that repeats a state is called a renso state.

In this embodiment, three types of jackpot A to jackpot C are provided as jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and four or more jackpot types may be provided. , two types or less may be provided.

The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, the contents of part or all of the RAM 102 are preserved for a certain period of time (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power). be. In particular, at least data (such as a special process flag) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be saved in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the game is restored after a power failure or the like. Data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game.

The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 005SG150 as shown in FIG. there is The game control data holding area 005SG150 shown in FIG. It has a control timer setting section 005SG153, a game control counter setting section 005SG154, and a game control buffer setting section 005SG155.

The first special figure reservation storage unit 005SG151A is a special feature that has not yet started although the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and the start winning (first starting winning) has occurred. The pending data of the figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 005SG151A is associated with the reservation number in the order of winning to the first start winning opening (the order of detection of the game ball), the first start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball Numerical data indicating random number MR1 for variable display result determination, random number MR2 for winning type determination, random number MR3 for variation pattern determination, etc. extracted from random number circuit 104 etc. by CPU 103 based on establishment are held data. , until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The suspension data stored in the first special figure suspension storage unit 005SG151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result in this special figure game (special figure display (result)), which makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

In the second special figure reservation storage unit 005SG151B, although the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B and the start winning (second starting winning) has occurred, it has not started yet. It stores the pending data of the special symbol game (the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B). As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 005SG151B is associated with the reservation number in the order of winning to the second start winning opening (the order of detection of the game ball), the second start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball Numerical data indicating random number MR1 for variable display result determination, random number MR2 for winning type determination, random number MR3 for variation pattern determination, etc. extracted from random number circuit 104 etc. by CPU 103 based on establishment are held data. , until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The suspension data stored in the second special figure suspension storage unit 005SG151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result in this special figure game (special figure display (result)), which makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

In addition, hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning hole, and the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning hole The suspension information (second suspension information) based on the establishment of the second starting prize by chance may be stored in association with the suspension number in the common suspension storage unit. In this case, starting opening data indicating which of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed through (entered) should be included in the holding information and stored in association with the holding number. .

The normal pattern pending storage unit 005SG151C stores the pending information of the normal pattern game which is not yet started by the normal pattern display device 20 even though the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 . For example, the general pattern reservation storage unit 005SG151C associates the game ball with the reservation number in the order in which it passed through the passage gate 41, and determines the general pattern display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number MR4 for use is stored as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

The game control flag setting unit 005SG152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 and the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 005SG152 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit 005SG153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1. FIG. For example, the game control timer setting unit 005SG153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit 005SG154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 . For example, the game control counter setting unit 005SG154 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 005SG154 may be provided with a random counter for counting part or all of the game random numbers so that the CPU 103 can update it by software.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 005SG154, a random number that is not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data representing the random numbers MR1 to MR4 is stored as a random count value, and according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103, Numerical data representing each random number is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be software for updating the random count value separately from the numeric data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be software extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scrambling processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit 005SG155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 . For example, the game control buffer setting unit 005SG155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

The ROM 121 mounted on the production control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the production operation in addition to the production control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the performance control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data that constitutes various performance control patterns, and the like. there is

As an example, in the ROM 121, the production control CPU 120 controls production operations by various production devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, the production model, etc.). A performance control pattern table storing a plurality of types of performance control patterns to be used is stored. The performance control pattern corresponds to various performance operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is composed of data indicating the content of the control. The effect control pattern table may store, for example, a special figure variable display time effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like.

The effect control pattern at the time of special figure variable display corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation display of the fixed special symbol that is the result of the special figure display. , such as the variable display operation of the decorative pattern, the reach production, the production display operation in the re-lottery production, etc., or various production display operations that do not involve the variable display of the decorative pattern, from the data indicating the control contents of various production operations It is configured. The notice effect control pattern is composed of, for example, data indicating the control contents of the effect operation to be the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice patterns for which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. Various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations to be executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control contents.

The special figure variable display performance control patterns may include, for example, a plurality of types of ready-to-win performance control patterns in which the performance mode in each ready-to-win performance is different for each variation pattern for executing the ready-to-win performance.

In the RAM 122 mounted on the production control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, a production control data holding area 005SG190 as shown in FIG. is provided. The performance control data holding area 005SG190 shown in FIG. 13A includes a performance control flag setting unit 005SG191, a performance control timer setting unit 005SG192, a performance control counter setting unit 005SG193, and a performance control buffer setting unit 005SG194. there is

The effect control flag setting unit 005SG191 stores a plurality of types of effect operation states, such as the display state of effect images on the screen of the image display device 5, and states that can be updated according to effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11, for example. is flagged. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 005SG191 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an ON state or an OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit 005SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations, such as display operations of effect images on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 005SG192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

The production control counter setting unit 005SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various production operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 005SG193 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit 005SG194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 005SG194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In this embodiment, the data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 005SG194A as shown in FIG. In the start winning command buffer 005SG194A, the storage area corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved memories of the first special figure reserved memory (buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4" Corresponding area) and a storage area corresponding to the first special figure being variably displayed (area corresponding to buffer number "1-0") are provided. In addition, in the start winning command buffer 005SG194A, the storage area (buffer number "2-1" to "2-4 ”) and a storage area corresponding to the second special figure being variably displayed (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”). When there is a start prize to the first start prize mouth or the second start prize mouth, start mouth prize designation command (first start mouth prize designation command or second start mouth prize designation command), pattern designation command and number of reserved memories Three commands called notification commands (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer 005SG194A are these starting entrance winning designation command, symbol designation command, variation category designation command, A storage area (entry) is reserved for storing the number of pending memories notification command in association with the first special figure pending memory and the second special figure pending memory.

The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and variable display of the highest reserved storage (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") is started. , and the storage contents of the buffer number "1-0" or the buffer number "2-0" storing the contents of the reserved storage for which the start condition is satisfied are displayed in the variable display. It is designed to be cleared in the decorative design variation stop process executed when ending.

Further, in the start winning command buffer 005SG194A of the present embodiment, a storage area for setting a pending display flag indicating a display mode of a pending display to be displayed on the image display device 5 in a pre-reading advance notice effect to be described later is provided. It is secured for each of the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the 1 special figure pending storage and the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the 2nd special figure pending storage.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the command at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening from the beginning (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage of the receiving command buffer 005SG194A at the time of starting winning. Then, at the time of starting winning to the second starting winning opening, the command is stored from the beginning of the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure reservation storage of the receiving command buffer 005SG194A at the time of starting winning (the entry with the youngest buffer number). go. At the time of starting winning, from the starting opening winning designation command to the reservation storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, if the command is received, the starting entrance winning designation command , pattern designation command, variation category designation command, and reserved storage number notification command.

The command stored in the start winning command buffer 005SG194A shown in FIG. 12(B) is an entry (buffer number " 1-0" or "2-0") is deleted, and the entry (buffer number "1-1" or "2-1") corresponding to the pending storage of the starting variable display is deleted. , and the storage contents of the entries after the pending storage of the starting variable display are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 12(B), when the variable display of the decoration pattern in the first special figure reserved memory is completed, each command stored in the buffer number "0" is deleted, and the buffer number "1" is deleted. ' are shifted to the buffer number "0", and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1". , the commands stored in areas corresponding to buffer numbers "3" and "4" are shifted to areas corresponding to buffer numbers "2" and "3". Therefore, the buffer number "0" becomes an area (entry) for storing each command related to the pending storage that is variably displayed at that time.

In this embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the command analysis process (S75), it is determined whether or not the start winning prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category designation command, and the pending storage number notification command are received. If determined and these commands are received, these commands may be stored at the beginning of the empty area of the start winning receive command buffer 005SG194A as the reserved storage of each special figure.

(display monitor)
Next, the display of the display monitor 21TM029 in this embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 14A, the display monitor 21TM029 includes a first display section 21TM029A, a second display section 21TM029B, a third display section 21TM029C, and a fourth display section 21TM029D. Each of the first display portion 21TM029A to the fourth display portion 21TM29D is composed of 7 segments composed of 7 segments that draw the figure "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the 7 segments. These first display section 21TM029A to fourth display section 21TM29D are capable of lighting and blinking in red.

In addition, the display control of the display monitor 21TM029 in the embodiment is executed by using the non-test area in the entire area of the ROM 101 and the RAM 102 when the pachinko game machine 1 is tested.

On the display monitor 21TM029, as shown in FIGS. 14(B) and 14(C), the base value (measured Real-time value) base L, the base value calculated in the normal state (low-probability base state) every 6000 balls in the first out in all gaming states, and the second out in all gaming states Base 2, which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low-probability/low-probability base state) for every 6000 balls, and calculated in the normal state (low-probability/low-probability base state) for every 3rd out in all-game state Base 3, which is a base value, can be displayed. Base L, Base 1, Base 2 and Base 3 are displayed in percentage on display monitor 21TM029.

When actually displaying the base L on the display monitor 21TM029, "b" is displayed on the first display section 21TM029A and "L. ” is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from “00” to “99”) are displayed in the third display portion 21TM029C and the fourth display portion 21TM029D. When displaying the base 1 on the display monitor 21TM029, "b" is displayed on the first display section 21TM029A and "1." is displayed on the second display section 21TM029B in order to display "b1." is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from "00" to "99") are displayed on the third display section 21TM029C and the fourth display section 21TM029D. When displaying base 2 on the display monitor 21TM029, "b" is displayed on the first display section 21TM029A and "2." is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from "00" to "99") are displayed on the third display section 21TM029C and the fourth display section 21TM029D. When displaying base 3 on the display monitor 21TM029, "b" is displayed on the first display section 21TM029A and "3." is displayed on the second display section 21TM029B to display the abbreviation "b3." is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values from "00" to "99") are displayed on the third display section 21TM029C and the fourth display section 21TM029D.

In the display monitor 21TM029 of this embodiment, the main board 11 (CPU 103) controls the base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 to display them in sequence. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the main substrate 11 performs control to switch the display of the display monitor 21TM029 in the order of base L→base 1→base 2→base 3 at intervals of 5 seconds.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of the main board 11, game control main processing)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the recovery condition is satisfied. The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is off (step S3; Yes), there is backup data (step S4; Yes), and the backup RAM is normal (step S5; Yes). When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, for example, if a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, a clear signal in an ON state is input to the game control microcomputer 100 . If such an on-state clear signal is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the restoration condition is not established. The backup data may be stored in the RAM 102 serving as a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, etc. may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether or not the recovery condition can be established.

If the recovery condition is satisfied (steps S3, S4, S5; Yes), after executing recovery processing (step S6) and command transmission at recovery (step S7), setting processing of the serial communication circuit 21TM505 is executed. (Step S10a) and a random number circuit setting process (Step S10b). The work area is set based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 by the recovery process in step S6. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state when the power supply is stopped can be restored. It is sufficient if the pattern variation can be restarted.

In the recovery process (step S6) of this embodiment, the state of the game stop flag in the backup data is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the game stop flag was set when the power failure occurred. Incidentally, the game stop flag is a flag indicating that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled in a game stop state. If the game stop flag is set when the power failure occurs (when the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped when the power failure occurs), the MY counter value described later is restored from the backup data, and the power is restored. If the game stop flag is not set at the time of the power failure (if the pachinko game machine 1 is playable at the time of the power failure), the MY counter value, which will be described later, is not restored from the backup data, "0" is set as the MY counter value.

In the setting process of step S10b, a connection confirmation signal is output from the output circuit 21TM067 of the main board 11 to the input circuit 21TM373A of the payout control board 21TM037 (see FIGS. 30 and 31). Further, the communication between the serial communication circuit 21TM505 of the game control microcomputer 100 and the serial communication circuit 21TM380 of the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is set to be executable.

If the recovery condition is not met (No in any of steps S3, S4, and S5), after executing the initialization process (step S8) and the transmission of the initialization designation command (step S9), A setting process for the serial communication circuit 21TM505 is executed (step S10a), and a random number circuit setting process (step S10b) is executed. The initialization processing in step S8 includes clear processing for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and initial values are set in the work area by executing the clear processing. In particular, the initialization process (step 8) of this embodiment includes the process of clearing the game stop flag and setting the MY counter value to "0" regardless of the contents of the backup data. That is, in the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a game stop state, power failure occurs, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on with the operation of the clear switch 92, the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is designed to be started in a playable state (the game state is a normal state).

After executing the random number circuit setting process (step S10b), the CPU 103 sets the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

(Timer interrupt processing for game control)
When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the timer interrupt processing for game control shown in FIG. 17 is started, the CPU 103 first monitors whether or not power supply interruption detection processing (step S20) for determining whether or not the supply of power has been interrupted, and whether or not to stop the game. A game stop start process (step S20a) is executed. Then, it is determined whether or not a game stop flag, which will be described later, is set (step S20b).

When the game stop flag is set (step S20b; No), the value of the special symbol process flag is specified (step S20c), and the value of the specified special symbol process flag is the big hit pre-opening process and the big hit open process. , It is determined whether or not it is a value according to any of the jackpot opening post-processing (step S20d).

If the game stop flag is not set (step S20b; No) or if the value of the specified special symbol process flag is a value according to one of the big hit open pre-processing, the big hit open process, and the big hit open post-process ( Step S20d; Yes), the CPU 103 executes a predetermined switch process to cause the gate switch 21, the first starter switch 22A, the second starter switch 22B, the first count switch 23, the second starter switch 22B, the second starter switch 22B, the It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the 2-count switch 24, the general winning switch 25, and the out switch 26 (step S21). Subsequently, prize ball processing ( Step S21a), first starting switch 22A, second starting switch 22B, first count switch 23, second count switch 24, general winning switch 25, base value based on detection of game ball in out switch 26 (See FIG. 14(C)), the winning information processing (step S21b) and the winning information display control processing (step S21c) for displaying the calculated base value on the display monitor 21TM029 as shown in FIG. Also, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is diagnosed for abnormality, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). By the CPU 103 executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, execution and suspension management of the special symbol game, control of the big hit game state, control of the game state, and the like are realized.

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, as part of the game control timer interrupt processing, processing when power failure occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set the effect control command to be transmitted in each of the processes described above. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, after permitting the interrupt, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

In addition, when the value of the specified special symbol process flag is not a value corresponding to any of the jackpot opening pre-processing, the jackpot opening middle processing, and the jackpot opening post-processing, the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. A game stop process (step S20e) is executed, and the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

(power-off detection processing)
FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing power interruption detection processing. In the power-off detection process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped below a predetermined value has been input (005SGS081). If no power-off signal is input (005SGS081; N), the process is terminated. 005SGS082), and stores the specified backup data in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122 (005SGS083). Then, after creating check data to be used when restoring the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area (005SGS084), the system shifts to loop processing in which no processing is executed until the pachinko game machine 1 is powered off.

In addition, the data to be backed up includes a game stop flag, a special design process flag value, a MY counter value, a first special design reservation memory, a second special design reservation memory, a general design reservation memory, a fluctuation special design buffer value, and a time saving. A flag, probability variation flag, time saving number counter value, jackpot flag, etc. are included.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing game stop monitoring processing. In the game stop monitoring process, the CPU 103 first determines whether any one of the first start switch 22A, the second start switch 22B, the first count switch 23, the general winning switch 25, and the out switch 26 is turned on in the switch process. It is determined whether or not (005SGS051). In the switch process, if any of the first start switch 22A, second start switch 22B, first count switch 23, general winning switch 25, and out switch 26 is turned on (005SGS051; Y), it is turned on A value corresponding to the switch that has become is added to the MY counter value (005SGS052).

After executing 005SGS052, or when none of the first start switch 22A, second start switch 22B, first count switch 23, general winning switch 25, and out switch 26 are turned on in the switch processing (005SGS051 ;N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the out switch 26 is turned on in the switch process (005SGS053). When the OUT switch 26 is turned on in the switching process, if the MY counter value is not 0 (005SGS054; N), the MY counter value is decremented by -1 (005SGS055).

After execution of 005SGS055, if the out switch 26 did not turn on in the switch processing (005SGS053; N), if the MY counter value is 0 (005SGS054; Y), the CPU 103 specifies the MY counter value (005SGS056 ) and determines whether the MY counter value is 98194 or more (005SGS057). When the MY counter value is not 98194 or more (005SGS057; N), the game stop monitoring process is terminated, and when the MY counter value is 98194 or more (005SGS057; Y), a game stop flag is set and the game stop monitoring process is executed. (005SGS058).

In this embodiment, the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped (the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to be in a game stop state) under the condition that the MY counter value reaches 98194. Here, the reason for stopping the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 on condition that the MY counter value reaches 98194 will be described in detail. First, in the conventional pachinko machine, since the lottery for the big win is performed with a predetermined probability, a lucky player can achieve the design value by winning big wins many times a day, although the probability is extremely low. There was a possibility of winning more prize balls (for example, 100,000 balls). For this reason, as a measure to prevent the gambling spirit of players from being excessively aroused in pachinko gaming machines, the conventional jackpot probability, the consecutive game continuation rate (the game state does not go through the normal state, and the jackpot game state is It is not enough to limit the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one jackpot game, and the prizes that can be obtained by a player in one day's game in a pachinko machine. A mechanism for limiting the number of balls is needed.

For the above reasons, in this embodiment, the MY counter value is provided, and the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped on condition that the MY counter value reaches 98194. It should be noted that the MY counter value "98194" for stopping the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an excessive winning prize to the big winning opening during the big winning game (the winning of more game balls than expected during the big winning game) (also referred to as over-winning) and other prize balls from other prize-winning openings, the jackpot game is executed to the last round game without the MY counter value reaching "100000", and the maximum prize is given to the player. It is a numerical value that can perform the payout of the ball.

(Special pattern process processing)
FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 17 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of pre-reading and judging the display result and the variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. will be The effect control command at the time of start winning set to be transmitted in this manner is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S117) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is to be a "big hit" and the type of the big hit in the case of a "big hit" are determined by the display result. is determined (predetermined) before is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining one of a plurality of variation patterns using a random number value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not the display result is a "big hit". It is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes a process to measure . Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set for Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the display result is "off", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". If the display result is "missing", when it is controlled to the time saving state or the probability variable state, and if the finished variable display is the 100th variable display in the time saving state or the probability variable state, the game state is also Updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting a round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is a "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In the process during the opening of the big win, a process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23, etc. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state. Moreover, based on the detection of the game ball by the second count switch 24, the process of setting for transmitting the V winning notification command to the effect control board 12 is also included. Incidentally, the V winning notification command set for transmission is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 executing the command control process (see FIG. 17). Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of a round in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the number of executions reaches the upper limit execution number. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

(Start winning judgment process)
FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing the starting winning determination process (S101) shown in FIG. In the starting winning judgment process, the CPU 103 first turns on the first starting opening switch 22A based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A. (005SGS101). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is on (005SGS101; Y), the first special figure pending memory number, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not "4" as the upper limit storage number) (005SGS102). CPU103, for example by reading the 1st reservation memory number count value which is the storage value of the 1st reservation memory number counter provided in game control counter setting section 005SG154, it should have specified the number of the 1st special figure reservation memory. 005SGS102 when the first special figure pending storage number is not the upper limit value (005SGS102; N), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 005SG155 is set to "1" (005SGS103) .

When the first starting port switch 22A is off at 005SGS101 (005SGS101; N), and when the number of first special figure reserved storage has reached the upper limit at 005SGS102 (005SGS102; Y), the variable winning ball device 6B Based on the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by , it is determined whether the second starting opening switch 22B is ON (005SGS104). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is on (005SGS104; Y), the second special figure pending memory number, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not "4" as the upper limit storage number is reached (005SGS105). CPU103, for example by reading the second reservation memory number count value is the stored value of the second reservation memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 005SG154, it is sufficient if it can identify the number of second special figure reservation memory. In 005SGS105, when the number of second special figure pending storage is not the upper limit value (005SGS105; N), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 005SG155 is set to "2" (S106). .

After executing either of the processes of 005SGS103 and 005SGS106, the number of special figure pending storage corresponding to the starting opening buffer value, which is the stored value of the starting opening buffer, is updated so as to add 1 (005SGS107). For example, when the starting buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting buffer value is "2", the second reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is established. Updated to increase. In addition, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is established. Updated to increase. At this time, the total reserved storage number is also updated by adding 1 (005SGS108). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 005SG154, may be updated so as to add 1.

After executing the processing of 005SGS108, the CPU 103 selects the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination and the hit type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 005SG154. Numerical data representing the random number MR2 for determining the fluctuation pattern and the random number MR3 for judging the variation pattern are extracted (005SGS109). Numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as suspension information at the beginning of the empty entry in the special figure suspension storage unit corresponding to the starting opening buffer value (005SGS110). For example, when the start buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 005SG151A, while when the start buffer value is "2", Numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 005SG151B.

The numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for judging the result of the special figure display and the random number MR2 for judging the type of hit determine whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" or "small hit". is used to determine the jackpot type when the variable display result is "jackpot". The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbols and decorative symbols. By executing the process of 005SGS109, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data representing all of the random numbers used for determining the variable display mode including the result of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols and the variable display time.

Following the processing of 005SGS110, the transmission setting of the starting opening winning designation command according to the starting opening buffer value is performed (005SGS111). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 for sending the first starting entry winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Make settings for sending the second start winning designation command. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. be done.

After the process of 005SGS111, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number value determination process (005SGS112). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the pending storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc., the pending storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (005SGS113). The reserved storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. be done.

After executing the processing of 005SGS113, it is determined whether or not the start buffer value is "1" (005SGS114). At this time, if the start buffer value is "1" (Y at 005SGS114), the start buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (005SGS115), and then the processing of 2390SGS104 is performed. On the other hand, when the start buffer value is "2" (N at 005SGS114), the start buffer is cleared, and after initializing the stored value to "0" (005SGS116), the start winning process is executed. finish. Thus, even when both the first starter switch 22A and the second starter switch 22B simultaneously detect valid starting winnings of game balls, processing based on the detection of both valid starting winnings can be reliably completed.

(Random value determination process when winning a prize)
FIG. 22(A) is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed by the 005SGS 112 of FIG. 21 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols is started, whether or not to control the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) as "big win" to the big win game state by the special symbol normal processing. A determination is made as to whether Further, in the variation pattern setting process, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is performed. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected in the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening), the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process of S112. Then, it is determined whether or not it is determined to derive and display a big hit pattern or a small hit pattern as a special figure display result. As a result, before the start of the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting winning hole, that is, before the start of the variable display, it is determined whether or not the big win is to be made. Before, it is determined that the special figure display result will be a "big hit", and based on this determination result, the effect control CPU 120 etc., as will be described later, so that a pre-reading notice (holding display effect) is executed. become.

22, the CPU 103 identifies the current gaming state (005SGS121) and selects and sets the display result determination table shown in FIG. 9A (005SGS122). After that, it is checked in 005SGS121 whether or not the starting mouth buffer value and the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted in 005SGS109 in FIG. Judge (005SGS123). In the jackpot judgment range, individual judgment values assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" in the display result judgment table selected by the processing of 005SGS122 are set, and the CPU 103 compares the random number MR1 and each judgment value. It is only necessary to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by performing point-by-point comparison. Alternatively, numerical values indicating the minimum (lower limit) and maximum (upper limit) of the determination values included in the jackpot determination range are set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum and maximum values of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the reserved data including the random number MR1 is determined to be a "big hit".

When it is determined in 005SGS123 that it is not within the jackpot determination range, that is, when it is determined that the jackpot will not occur during the variable display (005SGS123; N), transmission setting of the symbol designation command corresponding to the loss is performed (005SGS128). ). In addition, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is set, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time saving state or probability variable state (005SGS129). If the time saving flag is not set (005SGS129; N), select the deviation pattern determination table A and proceed to 005SGS138 (005SGS130), and if the time saving flag is set (005SGS129; Y), for loss Select variation pattern determination table C and proceed to 005SGS138.

Also, when it is determined that the 005SGS123 is within the jackpot determination range, that is, when it is determined that the hit will be a big hit during the variable display (005SGS123; Y), Select the jackpot type determination table (see FIGS. 9B and 9C) according to the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the start buffer value, determine the jackpot type (005SGS132), and make the determination The transmission setting of the symbol designation command according to the big hit type is executed (005SGS133), and the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected to proceed to 005SGS138.

In the process of 005SGS138, using each variation pattern determination table set in each step and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, the variation category corresponding to the range of the determination value including the random number MR3 is determined. Determine (005SGS138). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22(B), at least when the variable display result is "loss", regardless of the total number of reserved memories, the variable category that becomes the variable display mode of "non-reach" in common , a variable category with a variable display mode of "super reach" and a variable category of "others" with a variable display mode other than "non-reach" and "super reach" (for example, normal reach) are provided, and a random value MR3 Based on, it is sufficient if it can be determined whether or not to be determined to such a variation category.

After that, after setting for transmitting the variable category designation command according to the determination result by the processing of 005SGS138 to the effect control board 12 (005SGS132), the random value determination processing at the time of winning is ended.

In addition, the command set for transmission is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control processing shown in FIG. 17 by the CPU 103 .

(Special pattern normal processing)
FIG. 23 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 20 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol pending storage number is "0" (005SGS161). The number of second special symbol pending storage is the number of pending storage of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of 005SGS161, it is sufficient to read the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting section and determine whether or not the read value is "0".

When the second special figure pending storage number is other than "0" in 005SGS161 (005SGS161; N), as the pending data stored corresponding to the pending number "1" in the second special figure pending storage unit, Random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, random number MR2 for big hit type determination, and random number MR3 for variation pattern determination are read out (005SGS162). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored in, for example, a variable random number buffer.

Following the processing of 005SGS162, by subtracting 1 from the second special figure reserved memory number count value and the total reserved memory number count value and updating it, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number are subtracted by 1. Along with updating like this, the data of the second special figure reservation storage unit is updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" in the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers "2" to "4") are shown. The pending data is shifted upward by one entry (005SGS163).

After that, after updating the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the storage value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer to "2" (005SGS164), it moves to 005SGS169.

On the other hand, at 005SGS161, when the second special figure pending memory number is "0" (005SGS161; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure pending memory number is "0" (005SGS165). The number of the first special figure pending memory is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of 005SGS165, the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter in the game control counter setting unit is read, and whether or not the read value is "0" may be determined. . In this way, the process of 005SGS165 is executed when it is determined that the second special figure pending storage number is "0" in 005SGS161, and whether the first special figure pending storage number is "0" determine whether As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

In addition, the special game using the second special figure is not limited to being executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure. Execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game ball enters (passes) and the starting prize is generated. In this case, a table is provided for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the starting prizes are generated, and execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It should be possible to determine whether

In 005SGS165, when the first special figure pending storage number is other than "0" (005SGS165; N), as the pending data stored corresponding to the pending number "1" in the first special figure pending storage unit, The numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for big hit type determination, and the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination are read out (005SGS166). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored in, for example, a variable random number buffer.

Following the processing of 005SGS166, subtract 1 from the first special figure reservation number and the total reservation number by subtracting 1 from the first special figure reservation number count value and the total reservation number count value and updating it. Along with updating like this, the data in the first special figure reservation storage unit is updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" in the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers "2" to "4") are shown. The pending data is shifted up one entry at a time (005SGS167).

After that, after updating the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the storage value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer to "1" (005SGS168), it moves to 005SGS169.

In 005SGS169, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 9(A) is used as a table for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbols, is a "big hit" or a "lose". Select and set. Subsequently, numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment stored in the variable random number buffer is compared with the judgment value assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit" or "loss" , It is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" or "loss".

When 005SGS170 determines that it is a "jackpot" (005SGS170; Y), the jackpot flag is turned on (005SGS172). At this time, the jackpot type determination table (see FIGS. 9(B) and 9(C)) is selected and set (005SGS173) as a used table for determining one of a plurality of jackpot types. For example, if the variable special figure designated buffer value is 1, select and set the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 9 (B), and if the variable special figure designated buffer value is 2 The second special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in 9(C) may be selected and set. By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the variable random number buffer, and "jackpot A" and "jackpot B" in the jackpot type determination table. , "jackpot C", which one of a plurality of types the jackpot type is to be determined (005SGS174).

Corresponding to the determined jackpot type, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value, which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (005SGS175), etc., the determined jackpot type is stored. do. As an example, when the jackpot type is "jackpot A", the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", and when the jackpot type is "jackpot B", the jackpot type buffer value is set to "1", and the jackpot type is In the case of "jackpot C", the jackpot type buffer value should be set to "2". After processing 005SGS175, the process proceeds to 005SGS176. If 005SGS170 determines that there is a "miss" (005SGS170; N), the process proceeds to 005SGS176 without executing the processes of 005SGS172 to 005SGS175.

In 005SGS176, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to control to the jackpot game state (whether or not the jackpot flag is turned on). Set a fixed special pattern. As an example, in response to the pre-determined result that the special figure display result is to be "missed", a special symbol indicating a sign of "-", which is a lost symbol, is set as a fixed special symbol. In addition, when it is determined that the special figure display result is "jackpot" in 005SGS170, when the jackpot type in 005SGS174 is "jackpot A", the special symbol indicating the number "1" is determined. set to Further, when the jackpot type is "jackpot B", the special symbol indicating the number "2" is set as the fixed special symbol. Further, when the jackpot type is "jackpot C", a special symbol indicating the number "3" is set as a fixed special symbol. Incidentally, these confirmed special symbols are examples, and other confirmed special symbols may be set, or a plurality of kinds of symbols may be set as the confirmed special symbols.

After setting the fixed special symbol in 005SGS176, specify the MY counter value (005SGS176a), perform the transmission setting of the MY counter value notification command according to the MY counter value (005SGS176b), the value of the special figure process flag After updating to "1" which is the value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (005SGS177), the special symbol normal process is terminated.

In the process of 005SGS176b, if the MY counter value is 0 to 90000, the first MY counter value notification command, if the MY counter value is 90001 to 95000, the second MY counter value notification command, and if the MY counter value is 95001 to 98194 For example, the transmission setting of the third MY counter value notification command may be performed. Thus, since only three types of MY counter notification commands are provided in this embodiment, the CPU 103 does not have to transmit MY counter value notification commands corresponding to the respective values of 0 to 98194. Therefore, the number of types of commands that the CPU 103 transmits to the effect control board 12 can be reduced, and the processing load of the CPU 103 can be reduced. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 can grasp the approximate value of the MY counter value at each start timing of variable display of special symbols.

In addition, in this embodiment, as described above, the first to third MY counter value notification command exemplifies the form of notifying the approximate MY counter value to the effect control CPU 120, but the present invention is based on this. It is not limited, and the effect control CPU 120 may be notified of a specific MY counter value. For example, in addition to the above-described first to third MY counter value notification commands, the CPU 103 provides a command (E1XXH) for notifying the thousands digit of the MY counter value and a command for notifying the hundreds digit of the MY counter value. (E2XXH), a command (E3XXH) for notifying the tens digit of the MY counter value, and a command (E4XXH) for notifying the one digit of the MY counter value. The effect control CPU 120 may be able to specify the value of each place by the numerical value set as . By doing so, the effect control PU 120 receives the first to third MY counter value notification commands, E1XXH, E2XXH, E3XXH, and E4XXH commands, so that each time the variable display is executed, an accurate MY It becomes possible to specify the counter value.

In addition, when the reserved memory number of the special game using the first special figure in 005SGS165 is "0" (005SGS165; Y), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (005SGS178), the special symbol normal End the process. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for designating a demonstration display (execution of a customer waiting demo effect) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is transmitted to the main board 11. , it is determined whether or not it has been transmitted to the effect control board 12.例文帳に追加At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the command has not yet been transmitted, the transmission setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is completed.

The MY counter value notification command set for transmission at 005SGS176b and the customer waiting demonstration designation command set for transmission at 005SGS178 are transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 executing the command control processing shown in FIG. be.

(Variation pattern setting process)
FIG. 24 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S111 of FIG. 20 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first selects one variation pattern determination table from a plurality of variation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. Then, the variation pattern is determined using the value of the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination extracted in 005SGS109 of FIG. 21 and the selected variation pattern determination table (005SGS162).

Next, the CPU 103 uses the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. Setting for starting the variation of the special design is performed so as to start any of the special design games. As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting the drive signal to update the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the drive signal to update the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed (005SGS163).

Following the processing of 005SGS163, settings are made for transmitting various commands that are used at the start of fluctuation of special symbols (005SGS164). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103, from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the game state designation command, the first variable display start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the variable display In order to sequentially transmit the result designation command and the first pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (head address) in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance, the game control buffer setting unit The data is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer provided in the 005SG155. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 sends the game state designation command, the second variable display start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, and the variable display from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the result designation command and the second pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit 005SG155. Stores in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. In addition, various commands for which the transmission setting is performed are transmitted to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control processing shown in FIG. 4 by the CPU 103 .

After executing the process of 005SGS164, the special figure variable display time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol corresponding to the determination result of the variation pattern, is set (005SGS165). The special symbol variable display time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game to the stop display of the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result (special symbol display result). is the required time. Thereafter, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to "2" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (005SGS166), the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

In addition, the command set for transmission is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control processing shown in FIG. 12 by the CPU 103 .

(Special symbol stop processing)
FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S113 of FIG. 20 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the symbol fixing period timer indicating that the variable display is stopped is in operation (005SGS201). When the pattern fixing period timer does not come out during operation (005SGS201; N), the stop pattern of the special pattern is derived and displayed (005SGS202), the transmission setting of the pattern fixing command is performed (005SGS203), and whether the jackpot flag is set. It is determined whether or not (005SGS204).

When the jackpot flag is set (005SGS204; Y), if the time saving flag and probability variation flag are set, these time saving flag and probability variation flag are cleared (005SGS205). Furthermore, according to the jackpot type, the transmission setting of any one of the hit start 1 designation command to the hit 3 start designation command and the transmission setting of the game state designation command indicating the normal state are performed (005SGS207, 005SGS208), and according to the selected variation pattern A value corresponding to "0.5 second" is set as the value of the pattern fixing period timer (005SGS209).

Further, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of a symbol determination command according to the value of the set symbol determination period timer (005SGS210), and ends the special symbol stop processing.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is not set (005SGS204; N), it is further determined whether or not the variable probability flag and the time saving flag are set (005SGS220, 005SGS221). If the probability variable flag is set (005SGS220; Y), or if the probability variable flag is not set but the time saving flag is not set (005SGS220; N and 005SGS221; Y), the time saving state (high probability high base (005SGS222).

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time saving counter has become 0 (005SGS223). When the value of the time saving number counter becomes 0 (005SGS223; Y), clear the flag that is set among the time saving flag and the probability variation flag (005SGS224), and respond to "10 seconds" to the symbol fixed period timer Set the value and go to 005SGS227 (005SGS225).

In addition, if both the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are not set (005SGS220; N and 005SGS221; N) and if the value of the time saving number counter is not 0 (005SGS223; N), the pattern confirmation period timer A value corresponding to "0.5 seconds" is set, and the process proceeds to 005SGS227 (005SGS226).

In addition, in the process of 005SGS227, the transmission setting of the game state designation command according to the state of the time saving flag and the variable probability flag is performed, the process of 005SGS210 described above is executed, and the special symbol stop process is finished.

Then, when the pattern fixing period timer is in operation (005SGS201; Y), the CPU 103 decrements the value of the pattern fixing period timer by 1 (005SGS231), and the pattern fixing period timer after decrementing the value by 1 times out. (005SGS232). When the pattern fixing period timer has not timed out (005SGS232; N), the special pattern stop processing is terminated, and when the pattern fixing period timer has timed out (005SGS232; Y), whether or not the stopped pattern is a lost pattern. (005SGS233).

When the stop symbol is a lost symbol (005SGS233; Y), the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing, and the special symbol stop processing is terminated (005SGS324), and the stopped symbol is a lost symbol. If not (005SGS233; N), set the jackpot display time timer corresponding to the jackpot type (005SGS236), perform the transmission setting of the jackpot start designation command corresponding to the jackpot type (005SGS237), the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the big hit opening pre-processing (005SGS238), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

(Jackpot end processing)
FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S117 of FIG. 20 as the jackpot ending process.

In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is in operation, that is, the timer is counting (005SGS321). When the jackpot end display timer is not in operation (005SGS321; N), the display time corresponding to the jackpot end display time (jackpot end display time) on the image display device 5 is "20 seconds". is set (005SGS322), and the process ends.

On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is in operation (005SGS321; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (005SGS323). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the big-hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big-hit end display time has elapsed (005SGS324). If it has not passed, the process is terminated.

If the jackpot end display time has passed (005SGS324; Y), the CPU 103 sets a time saving flag indicating that it is controlled in a time saving state, and the maximum variable display number of time saving control is executed on the time saving number counter is set to "100". Furthermore, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second count switch 24 has been turned on during the jackpot game, that is, whether or not a V win has occurred (005SGS327). It should be noted that whether or not a V prize has occurred is determined, for example, by setting a V prize flag in response to the turning on of the second count switch 24 during a jackpot game, and whether the V prize flag is set. It can be determined by whether or not

When the second count switch 24 is turned on during the jackpot game (005SGS327; Y), the probability variation flag is set (005SGS328), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing. Then, the jackpot ending process is terminated (005SGS329). On the other hand, when the second count switch 24 does not turn on during the jackpot game (005SGS327;N), the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing, and the jackpot end processing is performed. End (005SGS329).

(Game stop processing)
FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in S20e of FIG. 17 as the game stop process.

In the game stop processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the game stop notification command transmitted flag indicating that the game stop notification command has been transmitted to the effect control board 12 is set (005SGS331). When the game stop notification command transmitted flag is set (005SGS331; Y), the game stop processing is terminated, and when the game stop notification command transmitted flag is not set (005SGS331; N), the first special symbol The display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first reservation display device 25A, the second reservation display device 25B, and the normal design reservation display device 25C are all turned off (005SGS332).

In addition, the game stop notification command transmission setting is performed (005SGS333), and the game stop notification command transmitted flag is set (005SGS334). Further, security signal output setting based on game stop (output of game stop notification command) is executed (005SGS335), and the game stop processing is terminated. The game stop notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process shown in FIG. 17 by the CPU 103 . In the process of 005SGS335, for example, a security signal is output to the information output circuit 112 so that the security signal is output from the information output circuit 112 for a predetermined period.

As described above, the game is stopped by executing the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 17, the game stop monitoring process shown in FIG. 19, and the game stop process shown in FIG. In particular, as shown in FIG. 28, in the normal state, the time saving state, and the probability variable state, the game is stopped at the timing when the MY counter value reaches 98194, while the MY counter value is 98194 during the jackpot game. When reaching, the game is stopped at the timing when the jackpot game ends (all round games end). In addition, in this embodiment, once the game stop flag is set, the pachinko game machine 1 is operated except when the clear switch 92 is operated and the power is turned on (the pachinko game machine 1 is started by cold start). There is no means to clear the stop flag. In other words, once the MY counter value reaches 98194 during the jackpot game and the game stop flag is set, the player launches the game ball toward the left game area 2L after that, causing the game ball to enter the big winning opening. Even if the MY counter value is set to a value less than 98194, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the game stop state with the end of the jackpot game.

Furthermore, when the MY counter value reaches 98194 during the jackpot game and the game stop flag is set, and when power failure occurs in the jackpot game state, the game stop flag is set in the power failure detection process. backed up. Therefore, when the power is turned on to the pachinko game machine 1 without operating the clear switch 92, the pachinko game machine 1 is started in the jackpot game state instead of the game stop state. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the jackpot game state even though the game stop flag is set, so no particular error notification or the like is executed in this state. After the jackpot game ends, the game is controlled to be in a game stop state based on the fact that the game stop flag is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29(B), when the MY counter value reaches 98194, which is the specified value, the game is stopped and the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off. Security signal output is performed. When the MY counter value reaches the specified value of 98194 and the game is stopped, the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is temporarily turned off, and then the clear switch 92 is operated to turn on the power of the pachinko game machine 1 again. When the initialization process (step 8 in FIG. 16) is executed by doing so, a game becomes possible. That is, the condition for canceling the game stop state is to activate (cold start) the pachinko gaming machine 1 along with the initialization process.

In addition, in the state where the game is stopped in the pachinko game machine 1, after turning off the power of the pachinko game machine 1 once, if the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on again without operating the clear switch 92, the power is turned off, backup data is created in the power-off detection process, and when the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on again, the recovery process (step 6 in FIG. 16) is executed, whereby the pachinko game machine 1 is restored while the game is stopped based on the backup data.

(main side error processing)
Here, the main side error processing shown in FIG. 17 will be described. In the main-side error processing, for example, by referring to the detection status of each switch or sensor, abnormality determination processing is executed to determine whether or not an abnormality has occurred. , to identify the determined abnormality.

For example, as shown in FIG. 29A, the CPU 103 identifies the occurrence of a radio wave error based on the radio wave sensor 005SG070 detecting a predetermined radio wave, and the magnetic sensor 005SG060 detects magnetism of a predetermined strength or more. The occurrence of the magnetic error is specified based on the fact that the special variable winning ball device 7 is open except during the big winning game or the small winning game, that is, the big winning entrance door sensor 005SG091 is detected during the big winning game or the small winning Based on the detection of the opening of the large winning opening door outside the game, the occurrence of the game ball induction lid operation error is specified, and the second start winning occurs in the low base state (the second start opening in the low base state The switch 22B detects a game ball) based on the occurrence of the starting port 2 abnormal winning error is specified, and based on the detection of an abnormality such as the controller sensor unit 35A not being able to detect the operation of the stick controller 31A The door opening sensor 005SG090 detects the opening of the game machine frame 3 to identify the occurrence of a controller connection error. Based on the fact that it is detected, it is specified that a ball-out error has occurred.

Priorities are set for these errors, and when a plurality of errors occur at the same time, in principle, an error notification command is set to be sent according to the error with the highest priority, and the CPU 103 By executing the command control process shown in FIG. 17 , the error notification command set for transmission is transmitted to the effect control board 12 .

When a game stop error occurs, the CPU 103 sets a game stop flag to stop the game by executing the processes of S20c to S20e shown in FIG. Also, the transmission setting of the error notification command according to the error that has occurred is performed. In addition, the error notification command set for transmission is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control processing shown in FIG. 17 by the CPU 103 .

In this embodiment, when the above-mentioned game stop error (radio wave error, magnet error, game ball induction cover operation error) occurs, the big win game ends even if these game stop errors occur if the big win game is in progress. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if a game stop error (radio wave error, magnet error, game ball guide lid operation error) occurs, Regardless of whether a jackpot game is in progress or not, the game may be stopped immediately.

In addition, when these game stop errors occur and the game is stopped, after turning off the power of the pachinko game machine 1 once, the clear switch 92 is operated and the power is turned on again to the pachinko game machine 1 to initialize the game. The game stop error is canceled by executing the change processing (step S8). In other words, the condition for canceling the radio wave error, the magnet error, and the game ball guide lid operation error is to activate (cold start) the pachinko game machine 1 with initialization processing.

If an error (game stoppage error) with these priorities within the top three occurs, the terminal board 16, the management computer provided in the game hall where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed, each machine counter, etc. A security signal is output from the terminal board 16 to the management device. In this case, the security signal is output until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered off after the game stop error occurs.

Of these errors, for errors having the fourth or lower priority, the cancellation conditions and security signal output modes differ for each error that occurs. Specifically, when the starting port 2 abnormal winning error occurs, the starting port 2 abnormal winning error is canceled based on the elapse of 300 seconds from the occurrence, and the security signal is output for 4 minutes from the occurrence. will be When an illegal winning error occurs, the illegal winning error is canceled after 30 seconds have passed since the occurrence, and a security signal is output until the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off. When a controller connection error occurs, the controller connection error is canceled after 60 seconds have passed since the occurrence, and the security signal is output until the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off. When a door open error occurs, the door open error is canceled based on the closing of the door (gaming machine frame 3), and the security signal is not output. When a ball-out error occurs, the ball-out error is canceled on the basis of cancellation of the ball-out error (replenishment balls are supplied), and no security signal is output.

In this embodiment, the radio wave error, the magnet error, and the game ball induction cover activation error can be detected by turning off the power of the pachinko machine 1 and then turning on the power to the pachinko machine 1 while operating the clear switch. Although an example of a form in which the cancellation is performed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the radio wave error, the magnet error, and the game ball induction cover operation error can be detected by turning off the power of the pachinko game machine 1 and pressing the clear switch. It may be canceled by turning on the power to the pachinko game machine 1 (starting the pachinko game machine 1 by hot start) without any operation.

In this way, after turning off the power of the pachinko game machine 1, by turning on the power to the pachinko game machine 1 without operating the clear switch, the radio wave error, the magnet error, and the game ball guidance lid operation error are canceled. In this case, a security signal is output based on the radio wave error, magnet error, and game ball guidance lid operation error for a predetermined period (for example, 4 minutes) after the power is turned on to the pachinko game machine 1. You may do so.

(Prize ball processing)
Next, the prize ball processing (S21a) in the main processing will be described. First, the payout control signal (connection confirmation signal) and prize ball request signal (payout control command) transmitted and received between the main board 11 and the payout control board 21TM037 will be described.

FIG. 30(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the control signal output from the game control microcomputer 100 to the payout control board 21TM037. In this embodiment, a connection confirmation signal is transmitted and received as a control signal between the main board 11 and the payout control board 21TM037 in order to perform various controls related to payout control and the like. As shown in FIG. 30(A), the connection confirmation signal is output when the main board 11 starts up (when the game control microcomputer 100 starts the game control main process), and the payout control board 21TM037. This is a signal (connection confirmation signal of the main board 11) for notifying that the board 11 has started up. Also, the connection confirmation signal indicates that prize ball payout is possible. The connection confirmation signal is output via the I/O port 21TM057 and the output circuit 21TM067 of the game control microcomputer 100, and via the input circuit 21TM373A and the I/O port 21TM372e of the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 payout control. It is input to the microcomputer 21TM370 for use. Each connection confirmation signal is 1-bit data and is transmitted through one signal line. The connection confirmation signal becomes ready to be output when the bit corresponding to the connection confirmation signal of output port 0 is set to an initial value by the processes of S6 and S8 executed when the power is turned on (specifically, Although it is output by the processing of S21TM2080 shown in FIG. 34, it may be output at the timing of S6 and S8 shown in FIG.

The payout control microcomputer 21TM370, like the game control microcomputer 100, incorporates a serial communication circuit 21TM380. Various payout control commands are transmitted and received between the serial communication circuit 21TM505 built in the game control microcomputer 100 and the serial communication circuit 21TM380 built in the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. The configuration and function of the serial communication circuit 21TM380 incorporated in the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 are the same as the configuration and function of the serial communication circuit 21TM505 incorporated in the game control microcomputer 100.

FIG. 30(B) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of control commands transmitted and received between the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control board 21TM037. In this embodiment, various control commands (ball request signals) are transmitted and received between the microcomputers of the main board 11 and the payout control board 21TM037 in order to perform various controls related to payout control and the like.

As described above, the winning ball request signal and the received ACK signal are composed of 8-bit data (8-digit binary data), and output as a control command indicating a predetermined content according to the content of the set 8-bit data. be done.

The connection confirmation command is sent from the game control microcomputer 100 at regular intervals (1 s) to confirm whether the connection state between the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is normal. Control command to be sent. The data content of the connection confirmation command is "A0(H)", that is, "1010000".

The connection OK command is a control command for notifying that the connection state between the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is normal. is a control command that is transmitted as a response signal in response to the reception of The data content of the connection OK command is "8x(H)", that is, "10000xxx". Here, if a prize ball error (abnormal state in which the prize ball payout operation based on the winning or the ball lending and payout operation based on the ball lending request cannot be performed normally) occurs, the 1st bit "x" is set to "1". Also, when a full tank error occurs, "1" is set to "x" of the second bit. Further, when a ball-out error occurs, "1" is set to "x" of the third bit. Also, when a door open error occurs, "1" is set to "x" of the 4th bit. In this way, during the confirmation of the connection between the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370, the occurrence of a predetermined error in the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is detected by the game control microcomputer. 100 can be notified.

The prize ball number command is a control command for notifying the number (0 to 14) of game balls to be paid out, and is a control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100 based on the occurrence of winning. . The content of the data of the number-of-balls command is "5x(H)", that is, "0101xxxx". In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B, three prize balls are paid out, and the general winning switch 25 corresponding to the general winning port 10 is detected, 10 prize balls are put out, and when game balls are detected by the first count switch 23, 14 prize balls are put out. Therefore, when a game ball is detected by the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B, a prize ball number command "01010011" for notifying the number of prize balls of 3 is transmitted to the general prize winning port 10. When game balls are detected by the corresponding winning hole switch, a prize ball number command "01011010" for notifying the number of prize balls of 10 is transmitted, and when game balls are detected by the first count switch 23, a prize is awarded. A prize ball number command "01011110" for notifying the number of balls of 14 is transmitted. Either the connection confirmation command or the number-of-balls command is transmitted as the prize-ball request signal. The prize ball number command is transmitted instead of the connection confirmation command at the timing when the connection confirmation command is transmitted based on the fulfillment of the prize ball payout condition (occurrence of winning, etc.). In this embodiment, as described above, data corresponding to the number of prize balls is set in the upper 4 bits, but data corresponding to the number of prize balls is set in the lower 4 bits while the upper 4 bits are common. You may do so.

The prize ball end command is a control command indicating that the prize ball operation (prize ball payout operation) has ended, and is a control command transmitted by the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 based on the end of the prize ball operation. The content of the data of the prize ball end command is "50 (H)", that is, "01010000". The prize ball end command is transmitted instead of the connection OK command at the timing when the connection OK command is transmitted based on the completion of the prize ball operation. In this embodiment, data indicating error information is not set in the prize ball end command. This is because the prize ball end command is sent only once when the prize ball operation is finished, so even if the error information is not sent at that timing, data indicating the error information is set in the next connection OK command and sent. because it is possible to Data indicating error information may be set in the lower 4 bits of the prize ball end command.

The prize ball preparation command is a control command for notifying that a predetermined error has occurred and the prize ball operation has not ended. This is a control command to be sent based on the operation. The data content of the connection OK command is "8x(H)", that is, "10000xxx". Here, when a prize ball error occurs, "1" is set to "x" of the first bit. Also, when a full tank error occurs, "1" is set to "x" of the second bit. Further, when a ball-out error occurs, "1" is set to "x" of the third bit. Further, when a door open error occurs, "1" is set to "x" of the 4th bit. In this way, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 notifies the game control microcomputer 100 that a predetermined error has occurred during execution of the prize ball motion and the prize ball motion has not ended. It is also possible to notify the game control microcomputer 100 of the content of the error. Like the connection OK command, the prize ball preparation command notifies that a predetermined error has occurred by changing the contents of the lower 4 bits (predetermined bits are changed) according to the error state. Also, the connection OK command, the prize ball preparation command, and the prize ball end command are configured to transmit any one of the commands as the reception ACK signal. In addition, the prize ball preparation command is a command (signal) that is output not only in a state in which an error occurs and the prize ball operation cannot be performed, but also in a state in which the prize ball operation is being performed.

In addition, the prize ball preparation command is sent instead of the connection OK command at the timing when the connection OK command is sent based on the state where the prize ball operation cannot be performed due to an error. be.

FIG. 31 is a block diagram showing signal lines and the like used for transmitting/receiving the control signals shown in FIG. 30(A) and the control commands shown in FIG. 30(B). As shown in FIG. 31, the connection confirmation signal is output by the game control microcomputer 100 via the output circuit 21TM067 and is input to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 via the input circuit 21TM373A. In addition, the connection confirmation command and the prize balls number command among the control commands are output from the serial communication circuit 21TM505 built in the game control microcomputer 100 and input to the serial communication circuit 21TM380 built in the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. be. Of the control commands, the connection OK command, prize ball end command, and prize ball preparation command are output from the serial communication circuit 21TM380 built in the payout control microcomputer 21TM370, and the serial communication circuit built in the game control microcomputer 100. 21TM505. In FIG. 31, two signal lines (a signal line for transmitting a winning ball request signal and a signal line for transmitting a received ACK signal) are shown as signal lines for serial communication. Actually, the ball request signal and the reception ACK signal are transmitted and received through one signal line.

Next, transmission and reception of signals (prize ball request signal, reception ACK signal; control command) between the game control microcomputer and the payout control microcomputer during normal operation will be described. The prize ball request signal consists of a connection confirmation command and a prize ball number command, and the received ACK signal consists of a connection OK command, a prize ball end command, and a prize ball preparation command.

FIG. 32 is a sequence diagram showing transmission and reception of signals between the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 during normal operation. As shown in FIG. 32, the game control microcomputer 100 checks whether the signal line connection with the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is disconnected via the serial communication circuit 21TM505. A connection confirmation command as a ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. When the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 receives the connection confirmation command as the prize ball request signal via the serial communication circuit 21TM380, it transmits the connection OK command as the reception ACK signal to the game control microcomputer 100. When receiving the connection OK command as the reception ACK signal, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits the connection confirmation command as the prize ball request signal after 1 s (1 second) has elapsed from the time of reception. The game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 repeatedly execute the connection confirmation communication process as described above as long as the connection state is normal.

(Payment control main processing)
Next, the operation of the payout control board 21TM037 will be described. FIG. 9-23 is a flow chart showing the main process (payout control main process) executed by the payout control board 21TM037. In the main process, the payout control CPU 21TM371 of the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 first performs necessary initialization. That is, the payout control CPU 21TM371 first sets the interrupt prohibition (S21TM1810). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (S21TM1820), and the stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (S21TM1830). Also, the payout control CPU 21TM371 sets the built-in device register (S21TM1840), sets the CTC and PIO (S21TM1850), and then sets the RAM to an accessible state (S21TM1860). Also, 0000 (H) is set as the initial value of the counter for the number of undistributed prize balls (S21TM1870).

In this embodiment, one channel of the built-in CTC is used in timer mode. Therefore, in the internal device register setting processing of the S21TM1840 and the processing of the S21TM1850, register setting for setting the channel to be used to timer mode, register setting for enabling interrupt generation, and register setting for interrupt vector Settings are made. Then, an interrupt by that channel is used as a timer interrupt. When it is desired to generate a timer interrupt every 2 ms, for example, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value.

The interrupt vector set in the channel set to the timer mode (channel 3 in this embodiment) corresponds to the start address of timer interrupt processing. Specifically, the start address of timer interrupt processing is specified by the value set in the I register and the interrupt vector. In the timer interrupt process, a payout control process for controlling the payout means (including at least a process of driving the payout motor 21TM289 in response to a command signal relating to payout of prize balls from the main board, and driving the payout motor 21TM289 in response to a ball lending request) may include a process to perform.) is executed.

In this embodiment, the interrupt mode 2 is also set in the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. Therefore, interrupt processing based on the built-in CTC count-up can be used. Also, an interrupt processing start address can be set according to the interrupt vector sent by the CTC. The CTC channel 3 (CH3) count-up interrupt is an interrupt that occurs when the internal clock (system clock) of the CPU counts down and the register value becomes "0", and is used as a timer interrupt. .

Next, the payout control CPU 21TM371 first performs RAM clear processing (S21TM1880). Also, initial values are set to flags and counters in the RAM area (S21TM1890). The process of S21TM1890 includes a process of setting the initial value of the counter for the number of undistributed prize balls to the counter for the number of undischarged prize balls.

In addition, the payout control CPU 21TM371 executes serial communication circuit setting processing for initializing the serial communication circuit 21TM380 (S21TM1900). In this case, the payout control CPU 21TM371 causes the serial communication circuit 21TM380 to perform serial communication with the game control microcomputer 100 according to the same process as the serial communication circuit setting process (see S21TM2560) performed by the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100. settings.

When the serial communication circuit 21TM380 is initialized, the payout control CPU 21TM371 initializes the priority of interrupt processing to be executed in response to the interrupt request of the serial communication circuit 21TM380 (S21TM1910). In this case, the payout control CPU 21TM371 initializes the priority of the interrupt processing according to the same processing as the priority initialization processing performed by the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 .

Then, the CTC register provided in the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is set so that the timer interrupts periodically (S21TM1920). That is, a value corresponding to the timer interrupt generation interval is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. Since interrupts are prohibited in S21TM1810 of the initialization process, interrupts are permitted before the initialization process is completed (S21TM1930). After that, a loop process for monitoring the occurrence of a timer interrupt is entered.

As described above, in this embodiment, the built-in CTC of the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 is set to repeatedly generate timer interrupts. When a timer interrupt occurs, the payout control CPU 21TM371 of the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 executes timer interrupt processing.

(Payout control timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing (payout control timer interrupt processing) executed by the payout control board 21TM037. In the timer interrupt processing, the payout control CPU 21TM371 of the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 executes the following processing as payout control processing. First, the payout control CPU 21TM371 performs input determination processing (S21TM2010). The input determination process detects the states of bits 4 to 6 of input port 0 and bits 3 to 6 of input port 1, and reflects the detection results in a predetermined byte of RAM (called an input state flag). be. In the payout control process, when performing control based on the states of bits 4 to 6 of input port 0 and bits 3 to 6 of input port 1, the state of the input port is not directly checked, but the input state Check flag status.

Next, the payout control CPU 21TM371 executes payout motor control processing (S21TM2020). In the payout motor control process, when the payout motor 21TM289 should be driven, the process for outputting the payout motor φ1 to φ4 patterns to the output port 0 is performed.

In addition, the payout control CPU 21TM371 executes prepaid card unit control processing for communicating with the card unit 21TM050 (S21TM2030). The prepaid card unit control process in this embodiment includes the process of writing the data of the number of prize balls paid out to the player to the prepaid card based on the operation of the return switch 21TM063, and the process of writing the data of the prize balls. It includes a process of ejecting the prepaid card from the card unit 21TM050 and returning it to the player. Also, the payout control CPU 21TM371 executes a main control communication process described later (S21TM2035). Further, a prize ball lending control process for performing control to pay out the balls in response to a ball lending request from the card unit 21TM050, and to perform control to pay out the number of prize balls indicated by the number of prize balls command from the main board. (S21TM2040).

Then, the payout control CPU 21TM371 executes error processing for detecting various errors (S21TM2050). Also, information output processing for outputting prize ball information and ball lending information to be output to the outside of the gaming machine is executed (S21TM2060). In addition, according to the result of the error processing, a predetermined display is performed on the error display LED 21TM374, and display control processing for lighting the prize ball LED 21TM053 and the dead ball LED 21TM054 is executed (S21TM2070).

In this embodiment, when various errors (for example, full tank error, bulb out error, prepaid card unit unconnected error) are detected in error processing to be described later, an error bit corresponding to the detected error is set. Then, in the display control process of S21TM2070, based on the error bit being set, the payout control CPU 21TM371 performs a predetermined display on the error display LED 21TM374. Further, the payout control CPU 21TM371 performs control for lighting the prize ball LED 21TM053 when the prize ball is being paid out in the display control process. Also, when the prize ball payout is completed, control is performed to turn off the prize ball LED 21TM053.

In this embodiment, RAM areas (output port 0 buffer, output port 1 buffer, output port 2 buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port are provided. The contents of the 0 buffer, the output port 1 buffer and the output port 2 buffer are output to the output port (S21TM2080: output processing). The output port 0 buffer, output port 1 buffer and output port 2 buffer perform payout motor control processing (S21TM2020), prepaid card control processing (S21TM2030), main control communication processing (S21TM2035), information output processing (S21TM2060) and display control processing. It is updated in (S21TM2070).

Next, in the main control communication process of S21TM2035, the operation of transmitting and receiving various commands by the payout control CPU 21TM371 of the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 will be described. As shown in FIG. 31, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 incorporates a serial communication circuit 21TM380 for serially communicating various commands with the game control microcomputer 100. FIG. The payout control microcomputer 21TM370 receives the prize ball number command shown in FIG. 30(B) from the game control microcomputer 100 using the serial communication circuit 21TM380. Further, when receiving the prize ball number command, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 uses the serial communication circuit 21TM380 to transmit a prize ball ACK command "D2" as a reception confirmation signal.

In addition, the payout control CPU 21TM371, like the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100, receives an interrupt request from the serial communication circuit 21TM380 while it is in the interrupt enabled state, and the serial communication circuit 21TM380 makes an interrupt request. Execute interrupt processing according to the cause. In this embodiment, when the payout control CPU 21TM371 specifies that the cause of the interrupt is that the serial communication circuit 21TM380 has received the received data, it executes the receiving interrupt process. In this case, the payout control CPU 21TM371 sets a reception interrupt flag indicating that the serial communication circuit 21TM380 is receiving the reception data. The payout control CPU 21TM371 may read data from the reception data register of the serial communication circuit 21TM380 instead of setting the reception interruption flag in the reception interruption process. In this case, for example, the payout control CPU 21TM371 determines whether or not the read reception data is the winning ball number command in the reception interrupt process. Further, when the received data is a prize ball number command, the payout control CPU 21TM371 may add the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball number command to the prize ball unpaid number counter. By doing so, in the main control communication process to be described later, it is determined whether or not the received data is the number of prize balls command based on the fact that the interrupt flag is set at the time of reception, and the number of prize balls is determined. It becomes unnecessary to execute the process of adding to the unpaid number counter.

(Communication between the main board, payout control board, and card unit)
FIG. 35 is a timing chart for explaining communication between the main board 11 of the game machine, the payout control board 21TM037 and the card unit 21TM050. When power supply to the game machine is started and the connection confirmation signal from the main board 11 is ON, the payout control board 21TM037 turns the PRDY signal ON when the payout operation is possible. The connection confirmation signal is turned ON in the serial communication circuit setting process, which is the process of S10a shown in FIG. 16 (see FIG. 30(A)). When the power supply is started, the card unit 21TM050 turns on the VL signal as the connection signal.

When the card is accepted by the card unit 21TM050 and the ball rental switch 21TM062 is operated to input the ball rental switch signal, the card unit 21TM050 sends a BRDY signal to the payout control board 21TM037 based on the ON state of the PRDY signal. to output That is, the BRDY signal is turned on. When a predetermined delay time elapses from this time point, the card unit 21TM050 outputs a BRQ signal to the payout control board 21TM037 based on the ON state of the BRDY signal. That is, the BRQ signal is turned on.

Then, the payout control board 21TM037 turns ON the EXS signal to the card unit 21TM050 based on the fact that the PRDY signal is ON and the BRDY signal and the BRQ signal are both ON, and the card unit 21TM050 When the fall (OFF) of the BRQ signal is detected, the payout motor 21TM289 is driven to pay out a predetermined number (for example, 125) of rental balls to the player. Then, the payout control board 21TM037 causes the EXS signal for the card unit 21TM050 to fall. That is, the EXS signal is turned off.

(Prize ball payout control)

FIG. 36 is a timing chart showing transmission and reception of signals between the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 during normal operation. As shown in FIG. 36, when the game control microcomputer 100 transmits the connection confirmation command as the prize ball request signal to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370, the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 sends the received ACK signal. Receive a connection OK command. When receiving the connection OK command as the reception ACK signal, the game control microcomputer 100 retransmits the connection confirmation command as the prize ball request signal after 1 s (1 second) has elapsed from the time of reception. The game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 repeatedly execute the connection confirmation communication process as described above as long as the connection state is normal.

When the connection confirmation communication process is not executed (between the reception of the connection OK command as the reception ACK signal and the transmission of the connection confirmation command as the prize ball request signal), if there is a prize, the game The control microcomputer 100 sets data indicating the number of prize balls in a prize ball request signal, and transmits a prize ball number command as the set prize ball request signal to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. When the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 receives the prize ball number command as the prize ball request signal, it pays out the number of prize balls specified by the prize ball number command, and pays out the prize balls (prize ball payout operation). When finished, a prize ball end command as a received ACK signal is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 . When the game control microcomputer 100 receives the prize ball end command as the reception ACK signal, it transmits the connection confirmation command as the prize ball request signal after 1 s (1 second) has elapsed from the time of reception.

Although not shown, during execution of communication processing for connection confirmation (between the transmission of the connection confirmation command as the prize ball request signal and the reception of the connection OK command as the reception ACK signal), there is a prize. In this case, the game control microcomputer 100 sets the data indicating the number of prize balls in the prize ball request signal, and transmits the prize ball number command as the set prize ball request signal from the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. After receiving the connection OK command as the reception ACK signal, it transmits to the payout control microcomputer 21TM370. When the payout control microcomputer 21TM370 receives the prize ball number command as the prize ball request signal, it pays out the number of prize balls specified by the prize ball number command, and pays out the prize balls (prize ball payout operation). When finished, a prize ball end command as a received ACK signal is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 . During execution of the payout of prize balls (prize ball payout operation), a prize ball preparation command is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 as a received ACK signal.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 37 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to ON every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands that are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control command Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the content specified by the production control command can be confirmed by the production control process processing or the like. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control to operate various production devices such as driving operation of is performed. Further, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main board 11 regarding the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process processing of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After executing step S77, an error notification process is executed (step S78). In the error notification process, for example, control is performed to notify an error that has occurred in the pachinko game machine 1 by displaying an image on the image display device 5, outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting the game effect lamp 9, and the like. will be After executing step S78, a demonstration effect process is executed (step S79). In the demonstration effect processing, for example, the effect control CPU 120 operates a timer waiting for the start of the customer waiting demonstration based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command from the CPU 103 . If a new variable display is not started during the operation period of the timer waiting for the start of the customer waiting demonstration, the customer waiting demonstration effect is executed based on the timeout of the timer waiting for the customer waiting demonstration start. Incidentally, when a new variable display is started during execution of the demonstration effect, the demonstration effect being executed is interrupted. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

(Production control process processing)

FIG. 38 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 37 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 38, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a game stop notification command is received (step S160a). When there is reception of the game stop notification command (step S160a; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to "6" which is a value corresponding to the game stop effect process, and the process proceeds to step S160c (step S160b), If no game stop notification command is received (step 160a; N), the process proceeds to step S160c.

At step 160c, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is "6", which is a value corresponding to the game stop effect process. If the value of the effect control process flag is "6" (step 160c; Y), proceed to step S164, and if the value of the effect control process flag is not "6" (step 160c; N), the pre-reading notice effect A setting process is executed (step S161). In the pre-reading notice effect setting process, for example, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning transmitted from the main board 11. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

After execution of the pre-reading notice performance setting process, the number of prize balls put out in each jackpot game state during the period from when the normal state is controlled to the jackpot game state until when it is controlled again to the normal state is totaled. (Step S162), game stop suggestion effect processing (step S163) and proceed to step S164.

In the prize ball summing process, the value of the prize ball counter is set to 0 at the timing when the normal state is changed to the big win game state, and a prize ball number notification command is issued according to the winning to the big win opening during the big win game. The process of adding the value of the winning ball counter may be executed each time it is received.

In addition, in step S164, the effect control CPU 120 displays on the image display device 5 a right-handed promotion display that prompts the player to hit the game ball toward the right game area 2R in the jackpot game state, the time-saving state, and the variable probability state. Execute right-handed promotion display processing for

In addition, in step 165, the effect control CPU 120 prompts the player to hit the game ball toward the left game area 2L when the game state is controlled from the time saving state or the variable probability state to the normal state. Left-handed promotion display processing for displaying the display on the image display device 5 is executed.

After executing the process of step S165, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S170 to S177 as described below according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32, outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving a performance control command designating the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "4". Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving the command designating the start of the jackpot game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "lost", and the production process flag is set. is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. Further, in the big-hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is changed to "5", which is the value corresponding to the ending production process. ”, and ends the effect processing during the big hit. In addition, during the big hit effect processing of the present embodiment, the V prize notification effect is executed based on the reception of the V prize notification command for notifying that the game ball has been detected by the second count switch 24 during the big win game. It is also a process to do.

The ending effect process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "5". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big win game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the big win game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

The game stop effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this game stop effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 executes a game stop effect indicating that the game in the pachinko game machine 1 has been stopped based on the reception of the game stop notification command. In addition, once the game is stopped, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment must be turned off and then turned on while operating the clear switch 92 (started by cold start). Since the game cannot be played again, after the game is stopped, the game stop effect is continuously executed unless the power is turned off.

(Pre-reading notice effect setting processing)
FIG. 39 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S161 of FIG. 38 as the pre-reading announcement effect setting process. In the pre-reading advance notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the start winning reception command buffer 005SG194A (step 005SGS241) to determine whether there is an entry in which the pending display flag is not set. Judge (step 005 SGS242).

If there is no entry whose pending display flag is not set (step 005SGS242; N), proceed to step 005SGS252, and if there is an entry whose pending display flag is not set (step 005SGS242; Y), further It is determined whether or not the symbol designation command is the first symbol designation command, that is, whether or not the symbol designation command is a command indicating a failure (step 005 SGS243). If the symbol designation command of the entry is not the first symbol designation command, that is, if it is a command indicating a big hit (step 005SGS243; N), the numerical range of the MY counter value is specified (step 005SGS244). The numerical range of the MY counter value can be specified, for example, from the received MY counter value notification command (see FIG. 5(D)).

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the number of pending memories in which the variable display result is a big hit from the start-winning reception command buffer 005SG194A (step 005SGS245), and the pending memory stored as the entry is a big win pending memory. Then, the display pattern of the pending display is determined based on the number of pending memories to be a big hit and the numerical range of the MY counter value (005SGS246).

At step 005 SGS246, for example, whether or not to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect and the display pattern (foreign notice type) are determined at the decision ratios shown in FIGS. 40(A) and 40(B).

Specifically, there are three types of display patterns (forecast type) of the pre-reading preview effect, ie, the display pattern α, the display pattern β, and the display pattern γ. Among these, when the display pattern of the pre-reading notice effect is determined to be the display pattern α, the reserved memory display is displayed in the first reserved memory display area 5D or the second reserved memory display area 5U as a white square (◇). When the display pattern (notice type) of the pre-reading notice effect is determined to be the display pattern β, the reserved memory display is a white star (☆) in the first reserved memory display area 5D or the second reserved memory display. is displayed in the area 5U, and when the display pattern (notice type) of the pre-reading notice effect is determined to be the display pattern γ, the reserved memory display is the letter "V" in the first reserved memory display area 5D or the second reserved memory display area 5D. It is displayed in the reserved memory display area 5U. Incidentally, when the pre-reading announcement effect is not executed, the pending display is displayed in the first pending memory display area 5D or the second pending memory display area 5U as a white circle (◯).

In step 005 SGS246, as shown in FIG. 40(A), when the MY counter value is 0 to 95000, when the MY counter value is 95001 or more and the number of reserved storages that becomes a big hit is 1, the corresponding Based on the fact that the reserved memory is a reserved memory that will be a big hit, it is decided not to execute the pre-reading notice effect (displaying the reserved display in a white round shape) at a rate of 5%, and the pre-reading notice is given at a rate of 25%. It is decided to execute the effect with the display pattern α (display the pending display with a white square), and at a rate of 65%, the pre-reading preview effect is executed with the display pattern β (the pending display is displayed with a white star and to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect with the display pattern γ at a rate of 5% (to display the pending display with the letter "V").

In step 005 SGS246, when the MY counter value is 95001 or more and the number of pending memories for a big hit is two or more, as shown in FIG. Based on the above, it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed (displaying the pending display in a white circle) at a rate of 5%, and the pre-reading notice effect is executed with the display pattern α at a rate of 30% (suspended display with a white square), execute the pre-reading notice effect with the display pattern β at a rate of 65% (display the pending display with a white star), and 0% Execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect with the display pattern γ (displaying the pending display with the letter "V") is determined at a rate.

Also, in step 005SGS243, if the design designation command of the entry is the first design designation command, that is, if it is a command indicating a loss (step 005SGS243; Y), the variation category designation command of the entry is specified ( Step 005SGS248), Based on the specified variation category, the presence or absence of execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect and the display pattern are determined (Step 005SGS249).

At step 005 SGS249, the presence or absence of execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect and the display pattern (foreign notice type) are decided at the decision ratio as shown in FIG. 40(C). For example, as shown in FIG. 40(C), when the variation category is "non-reach", the pre-reading notice effect is not executed at a rate of 95%, based on the fact that the reserved memory is a lost reserved memory. Determine (display the pending display in a white circle), execute the pre-reading preview effect with the display pattern α at a rate of 5% (display the pending display in a white square), 0 % (hold display is displayed in a white star), and the pre-reading notice effect is executed with display pattern γ at a rate of 0% (hold display with the letter "V").

Also, if the variation category is "Others (Normal Reach)", based on the fact that the reserved memory is a lost reserved memory, 75% of the pre-reading notice effect is not executed (the reserved display is indicated by a white circle ), decide to execute the pre-reading notice effect with the display pattern α at a rate of 20% (display the pending display with a white square), and decide to perform the pre-reading notice effect at a rate of 5% It is decided to execute with the display pattern β (display the pending display with a white star), and at a rate of 0%, the pre-reading notice effect is executed with the display pattern γ (displaying the pending display with the letter "V" to do).

Then, if the variation category is "super reach", based on the fact that the pending memory is a lost pending memory, the pre-reading notice effect is not executed at a rate of 65% (the pending display is displayed in a white circle ), decide to execute the pre-reading notice effect with the display pattern α at a rate of 25% (display the pending display with a white square), and decide to perform the pre-reading notice effect at a rate of 10%. Decide to execute with β (display the pending display with a white star), and execute the pre-reading preview effect with the display pattern γ at a rate of 0% (display the pending display with a “V” character ).

That is, as shown in FIGS. 40(A) to 40(C), in this embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect is not executed (when the pending display is displayed in a white round shape), the pre-reading notice effect is executed (when the pending display is displayed as a white square, star, or "V"), the ratio of control to the jackpot game state is set lower than that.

Furthermore, in the case where the pre-reading notice effect is executed, the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state is set to be the lowest when the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the display pattern α, and the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the display pattern. When it is executed in γ, the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state is set to be the highest (the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state according to the presence or absence of the execution of the prediction notice effect and the display pattern (jackpot expectation) : Non-execution of pre-reading notice effect <execution of pre-reading notice effect with display pattern α<execution of pre-reading notice effect with display pattern β<execution of pre-reading notice effect with display pattern γ).

In particular, the display pattern γ is a display pattern that notifies that the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state, and the display pattern γ is determined when the MY counter value is 95001 or more and there are a plurality of pending memories that result in a jackpot. It is set so that it cannot be done.

After executing the process of step 005SGS246 or step 005SGS149, the effect control CPU 120 sets a flag value corresponding to whether or not the pre-reading advance notice effect is executed and the display pattern to the pending display flag of the entry (step 005SGS247). For example, when it is determined not to execute the pending display notice effect, the pending display flag of the entry is set to "0", and when execution with the display pattern α of the pending display notice effect is decided. sets "1" to the pending display flag of the entry, and sets "2" to the pending display flag of the entry when it is determined to execute the pending display notice effect in the display pattern β, When it is decided to execute the pending display announcement effect in the display pattern γ, the pending display flag of the entry is set to "3", and the process proceeds to step 005SGS252.

Then, in step 005SGS252, the pending display is updated based on the stored content (the value of the pending display flag) of the start winning receive command buffer 005SG194A (step 005SGS252). As a result, the pending memory newly stored in the receive command buffer 005SG194A at the time of start winning is a display mode corresponding to any of "0", "1", "2", and "3" set in the pending display flag. is displayed. Also, when the variable display is executed and the storage contents of the start winning command buffer 005SG194A are shifted, the image display device 5 can be displayed according to the storage contents of the start winning command buffer 005SG194A after the shift. The reserved display in the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U provided in the lower position is updated.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (B), if the first special figure pending memory number is one, one pending memory display is displayed. As a display form of this reserved memory display, when the flag value of the reserved display flag corresponding to the reserved memory is "0", as shown in FIG. When the flag value of the pending display flag is "1", it is displayed in the display mode of "◇", and when the flag value of the pending display flag is "2", "☆" is displayed in the display mode. In addition, if the number of the first special figure pending memory is two, two pending memory display is displayed, each pending memory display mode corresponding to the flag value set to the pending display flag of the corresponding pending memory is displayed in the first reserved memory display area 5D. Also, if the number of the first special figure pending memory is three, three pending memory display is displayed, each pending memory display mode according to the flag value set to the pending display flag of the corresponding pending memory is displayed in the first reserved memory display area 5D. Also, if the number of first special figure pending storage is four, four pending storage displays are displayed, each pending storage display mode according to the flag value set to the pending display flag of the corresponding pending storage is displayed in the first reserved memory display area 5D.

In this embodiment, the processing of step 005SGS252 is exemplified in the form of executing the processing of step 005SGS252 in the pre-reading notice effect setting processing, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first reserved storage display area 5D And the process for updating the pending display in the second pending storage display area 5U may be executed separately as a process (for example, pending display update process) different from the pre-reading notice effect setting process.

In addition, in this embodiment, as described above, when the starting winning to the first starting winning opening and the starting winning to the second starting winning opening occur at the same time, the command at the time of starting winning in the first special figure is new. Both the reserved memory stored in the second special figure and the reserved memory in which the command at the time of the start prize in the second special figure are newly stored are subject to the determination of execution and non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect, but the present invention is based on this It is not limited, and in such a case, the execution and non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the first special plan, the execution and non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the second special plan may be determined to be only one of them.

Specifically, when the game state is a normal state in which the high opening control is not performed, the determination of execution and non-execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect in the reserved storage in the first special symbol is suspended in the second special symbol. Priority is given to the determination of execution or non-execution of the pre-reading foretelling effect in memory. Then, when it is decided to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect in the reserved memory in the first special plan, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the second special plan is unambiguously determined to be non-execution, and the first special plan When it is decided not to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect in the reserved memory in the figure, it is sufficient to decide whether to execute the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the second special figure.

On the other hand, if the game state is a time-saving state or a variable probability state in which high opening control is performed, the determination of execution and non-execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect in the second special drawing is reserved memory in the first special drawing. Prioritize the execution and non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect in . Then, when it is decided to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect in the reserved memory in the second special plan, it is unambiguously decided not to execute the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the first special plan, and the second special plan When it is determined not to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect in the reserved memory in the figure, it is sufficient to decide whether to execute the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the first special figure.

(Game Stop Suggestion Effect Processing)
FIG. 41 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S163 of FIG. 38 as the game stop suggestion effect process. In the game stop suggestion effect process shown in FIG. 41, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the game stop suggestion effect process timer is in operation (step 005 SGS401). If the game stop suggestion effect process timer is not in operation (step 005SGS401; N), it is further determined whether or not the third MY counter value notification command has been received (step 005SGS402). If the third MY counter value notification command is not received (step 005 SGS402; N), the game stop suggestion effect process is terminated, and if the third MY counter value notification command is received, that is, the MY counter value is in the range of 95001 to 98194. (Step 005SGS402), the game state is specified (Step 005SGS403), and it is determined whether or not the specified game state is the normal state (Step 005SGS404).

If the specified game state is the regular state (step 005SGS404; Y), select the process table of the game stop suggestion effect corresponding to the normal state, and proceed to step 005SGS407 (step 005SGS405). Also, if the specified gaming state is either the time saving state or the probability variable state (step 005 SGS404; N), select the process table of the game stop suggestion effect according to the time saving state / probability variable state, and proceed to step 005 SGS407 ( step 005 SGS 406).

Then, at 005SGS407, the effect control CPU 120 starts the game stop suggestion effect process timer in the process data 1 of the process table of the selected game stop suggestion effect (step 005SGS407). Incidentally, in this embodiment, the process table of the game stop suggestion effect corresponding to each game stop suggestion effect is stored in the ROM 121 in advance.

And the effect control CPU 120 is the contents of the first process data 1 of the set game stop suggestion effect process table (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.) According to the control of the production device (the image display device 5 as the production component, the game effect lamp 9 as the production component, the speakers 8L and 8R as the production component, the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, etc.) is started, and the game The stop suggestion effect processing is ended (step 005 SGS408).

Further, when the game stop suggestion effect process timer is in operation at step 005SGS401 (step 005SGS401; Y), the game stop suggestion effect process timer value is decremented by -1 (step 005SGS409), and the game stop suggestion effect process timer is set to the timer. It is determined whether or not it is out (step 005 SGS410). When the game stop suggestion effect process timer has not timed out (step 005SGS410; N), the process proceeds to step 005SGS414, and when the game stop suggestion effect process timer has timed out (step 005SGS410; Y), the timer has timed out. It is determined whether or not the game stop suggestion effect process timer is the last game stop suggestion effect process timer (step 005 SGS411). When the game stop suggesting effect process timer that has timed out is the last game stop suggesting effect process timer (step 005SGS411; Y), the processes of steps 005SGS407 and 005SGS408 are executed to end the game stop suggesting effect process.

Further, when the game stop suggesting effect process timer that has timed out is not the last game stop suggesting effect process timer (step 005SGS411; N), the process data of the game stop suggesting effect is switched (step 005SGS412). That is, by setting the game stop effect process timer set value next set in the process table of the game stop suggestion effect to the process timer, the next process timer (game stop effect process timer) is restarted, and the process proceeds to step 005 SGS414. Proceed (step 005 SGS413).

In step 005SGS414, the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data, etc. included in the process data of the game stop suggestion effect are changed according to the value of the game stop suggestion effect process timer. Based on this, the control state for the effect device (parts for effect) is executed, and the game stop doctor effect processing is terminated.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game stop suggestion effect is started based on the MY counter value reaching 95001 in the normal state, the time saving state, and the probability variable state, and these game stop suggestion effects are , the game is repeatedly executed in the pachinko game machine 1 until the game is stopped.

In addition, when the game state is the normal state and when the game state is the time saving state/probability variable state, since the process table of the game stop suggestion effect is selected, in the normal state The effect mode of the game stop suggesting effect to be executed is different from the game stop suggesting effect to be executed in the time saving state and the probability variable state.

In this embodiment, by executing the game stop suggesting effect, the mode of suggesting that the game is stopped in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. As a game stop suggestion effect, the number of remaining balls (the number of net increase in balls) until the game is stopped is displayed on the image display device 5 or the player is notified by sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. good. In this way, as a game stop suggestion effect, when notifying the number of remaining balls until the game is stopped, for example, as a command that the CPU 103 can transmit toward the effect control board 12, the out switch 26 indicates the game ball A command (out notification command) for notifying the detection is provided, and an effect control CPU 120 is provided with an effect MY counter that can increase or decrease the value by receiving an out notification command or a prize ball number notification command. Depending on the value of the counter, it may be possible to notify whether or not to execute the game stop suggestion effect, or the number of remaining balls (the number of net increase in balls) until the game is stopped.

In addition, as described above, in the case of executing the game stop suggesting effect by the effect MY counter value, for example, the data on the effect control board 12 side is reset due to the occurrence of an instantaneous power failure (instantaneous power failure). If the command from the CPU 103 cannot be received normally, there is a possibility that the correct MY counter value cannot be grasped by the effect MY counter. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 can grasp (identify) the effect MY counter value, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the number of remaining balls until the game is stopped as a game stop suggestion effect. is unable to grasp (specify) the MY counter value for effect, as a game stop suggesting effect, instead of the specific number of remaining balls until the game is stopped, the display of "game stop imminent" is displayed (see FIG. 55). For example, it may be limited to just suggesting that the game should be stopped.

Furthermore, if it is possible to notify the number of remaining balls (the number of net increase balls) until the game is stopped as a game stop suggestion effect, as described above, the command that the CPU 103 can transmit to the effect control board 12 , in addition to the first to third MY counter value notification commands, a command (E1XXH) for notifying the thousands digit of the MY counter value, a command (E2XXH) for notifying the hundreds digit of the MY counter value, MY A command (E3XXH) for notifying the tens digit of the counter value and a command (E4XXH) for notifying the ones digit of the MY counter value are provided, and are set as "XX" (EXT data) for each command. The effect control CPU 120 may be able to specify the value of each place by a numerical value. By doing so, even if the effect control CPU 120 cannot specify the MY counter value due to failure to receive each command accurately, the effect control CPU 120 can accurately determine the MY counter value at the start of the next variable display. It is possible to specify the MY counter value, and it is possible to accurately notify the number of remaining balls (the number of net increase in balls) until the game is stopped as the game stop suggesting effect.

In addition, in this embodiment, the state in which the game stop flag is set in the jackpot game state is also the state in which the game stop suggestion effect is being executed, and in this state, the pachinko game machine 1 is powered off. In this case, since the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the jackpot game state, the CPU 103 cannot transmit the MY counter value notification command with the start of a new variable display, and the effect control CPU 120 suggests game stop. The performance cannot be restarted. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine is started in the jackpot game state, the CPU 103 transmits a game stop flag state notification command indicating whether or not the game stop flag is set at the start to the effect control board 12. Then, the effect control CPU 120 may restart the game stop suggesting effect based on specifying that the game stop flag is set from the game stop flag state notification command.

(Right-handed promotion display processing)
FIG. 42 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S164 of FIG. 38 as the right-handed promotion display process. In the right-handed promotion display process shown in FIG. 42, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is "4" indicating the effect process during the big hit (step 005SGS421). If the value of the effect control process flag is "4" indicating the effect process during the big hit (step 005SGS421; Y), it is determined whether or not the right-handed promotion display is already being displayed on the image display device 5 (step 005 SGS422). If the image display device 5 is already displaying the right-handed promotion display (step 005 SGS422; Y), the right-handed promotion display process is terminated, and if the right-handed promotion display is not displayed on the image display device 5 ( Step 005SGS422; N) starts displaying the right-handed promotion display at a predetermined position of the image display device 5 (for example, the central upper part of the display area of the image display device 5), and ends the right-handed promotion display processing (step 005SGS423). ).

Further, when the value of the effect control process flag is not "4" indicating the effect processing during the big hit (step 005 SGS421; N), the value of the effect control process flag is "0" indicating the variable display start waiting process. (Step 005SGS424). When the value of the effect control process flag is "0" indicating the variable display start waiting process, it is determined whether or not the game state is the normal state (step 005 SGS425). If the game state is one of the time saving state, the variable probability state, and the jackpot game state (step 005SGS425; N), the right-handed promotion display process is terminated, and if the game state is the normal state (005SGS425; Y), further It is determined whether or not the image display device 5 is displaying the right-handed promotion display (step 005 SGS426).

If the image display device 5 is not displaying the right-handed promotion display (step 005SGS426; N), the right-handed promotion display process is terminated. ) ends the display of the right-handed promotion display and ends the right-handed promotion display process (step 005 SGS427).

Further, when the value of the effect control process flag is not "0" indicating the variable display start waiting process (step 005SGS424; N), the value of the effect control process flag is "6" indicating the game stop effect process. (Step 005SGS428). When the value of the effect control process flag is "6" indicating the game stop effect process (step 005SGS428; Y), the display of the right-handed promotion display is ended, and the right-handed promotion display process is ended (step 005SGS427). If the value of the effect control process flag is not "6" indicating the game stop effect process (step 005 SGS428; N), the right-handed promotion display process is terminated.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the image display device 5 starts to display the right-handed promotion display by controlling to the jackpot game state based on the variable display in the normal state. In addition, the right-handed promotion display is, until the variable display is executed 100 times without being controlled to the jackpot game state in the time saving state (until it is controlled to the normal state again), the time saving state, the probability variable state, and the jackpot game The display is continued in the state.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 43 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variable display start command reception flag is ON (step 005 SGS431). If the first variable display start command reception flag is ON (step 005SGS431; Y), the buffer number "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning time reception command buffer 005SG194A various command data and various flags stored in association with are shifted upward by one buffer number (step 005 SGS432). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no place to shift them.

Specifically, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-1" of the first special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-0" Then, the various command data and various flags stored in correspondence with the buffer number "1-2" of the first special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in correspondence with the buffer number "1-1", Various command data and various flags stored in correspondence with the buffer number "1-3" of the 1 special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in correspondence with the buffer number "1-2", and the first special figure Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "1-4" of the reserved storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer numbers "1-3" and stored.

If the first variable display start command reception flag is off at step 005SGS431 (step 005SGS431; N), it is determined whether or not the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 005SGS433). If the second variable display start command reception flag is off (step 005SGS433; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated; if the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 005SGS433; Y ), various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure reservation storage in the start winning command buffer 005SG194A, one buffer number It is shifted upward by minutes (step 005SGS434). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no place to shift them.

Specifically, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-1" of the second special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-0" Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-2" of the second special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-1", Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-3" of the 2 special figure pending storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-2", and the second special figure Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-4" of the reserved storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer number "2-3" and stored.

After executing step 005SGS432 or step 005SGS434, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (step 005SGS435).

Next, the display result (stop design) of the decorative design is determined according to the data stored in the display result designating command storage area (that is, the received display result designating command) (step 005 SGS436). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop pattern of the decorative pattern corresponding to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the stop pattern of the determined decorative pattern in the decorative pattern display result storage area. do.

In this embodiment, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, determines that three symbols are even-numbered as the stop symbols. A combination of decorative patterns (jackpot pattern) is determined. Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd-numbered symbols other than "7" (for example, "111", " 333", "555", "999", etc.). Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the fourth variable display result designation command corresponding to the jackpot C, a combination of decoration patterns including "7" patterns is determined as the stop pattern. Further, when the received variable display result specifying command is the first variable display result specifying command corresponding to the loss, if the variation pattern is a non-reach loss variation pattern, the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols. Determine the combination of decorative patterns (non-reach lost pattern), and if the variation pattern is normal reach lost or super reach lost, the left and right patterns are aligned as the stop pattern, but the inner pattern is not aligned. A combination of decorative symbols (for example, winning symbols such as "121" and "434" which are out of reach) may be determined.

In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, random numbers for determining the stop symbols, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating combinations of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to a numerical value matching the extracted random number.

In this embodiment, when the variable display result is a big win, if the big win type is a big win A, then a combination of even numbered symbols will be a big win, and if the big win type is a big win B, a combination of odd numbered symbols other than "7" will be a big hit. Although the form of determining the pattern has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the jackpot type is A, the combination of odd-numbered patterns other than "7" may be used to determine the jackpot pattern. Alternatively, when the jackpot type is the jackpot B, a case may be provided in which the jackpot pattern is determined by a combination of even-numbered patterns. Furthermore, when the jackpot type is jackpot C, a case may be provided in which the jackpot pattern is determined for a combination of odd or even numbers other than "7".

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects the effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern specification command after executing the notice effect determination process (step 005SGS438) (step 005SGS439). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 005SGS440).

The process table contains display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and data for controlling sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and stick controller 31A, etc. are arranged in chronological order in association with each process data n (numbers 1 to N). there is

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (image display as a component for effect) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various lamps as performance parts, speakers 8L and 8R as performance parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (step 005SGS441). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the image display device 5 . It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp control board 14 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls so that the decorative pattern is displayed variably according to the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command one-to-one. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to commands.

Then, a variable display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variation pattern designation command (step 005 SGS442). Also, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (step 005SGS443). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses. A signal corresponding to the image data obtained is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing variable display (fluctuation) of the decoration pattern. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172), and the variable display start setting process is terminated (step 005SGS444).

(Notice effect determination process)
FIG. 44 is a flow chart showing the advance notice effect determination process (step 005SGS438) in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. In the advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variation pattern of the variable display from the read-out variation pattern designation command, the data stored in the display result designation command storage area, and the like. (Step 005SGS451), the range of the MY counter value is specified from the received MY counter value notification command (Step 005SGS452). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect and the effect pattern of the notice effect according to the specified variable display result, the variation pattern, and the range of the MY counter value (step 005SGS453).

Note that the advance notice effect in this embodiment is, for example, a character advance notice effect in which a character is displayed on the image display device 5, and is an effect in which the character displayed differs according to the effect pattern. In addition, as the character advance notice effect, the ratio of the variable display result to the big win differs depending on the character (effect pattern) to be displayed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 45(A), when the variable display result is a big hit and the range of the MY counter value is 0 to 95000, the non-execution of the notice effect is decided at a rate of 15%, It is determined that the announcement effect is to be executed in the production pattern X (character X is displayed as the character announcement effect), and the announcement effect is executed in the production pattern Y at a rate of 50% (character announcement effect (character Y is displayed as a character Y), and execution of the advance notice effect in the effect pattern Z at a rate of 5% (display of the character Z as the character advance notice effect) is determined.

Also, as shown in FIG. 45(B), when the variable display result is a big win and the range of the MY counter value is 95001 to 98194, the non-execution of the notice effect is decided at a rate of 15%, It is determined that the announcement effect is to be executed in production pattern X (character X is displayed as the character announcement effect), and the announcement effect is executed in production pattern Y at a rate of 55% (character announcement effect (to display the character Y as a character Y), and to execute the advance notice effect in the effect pattern Z at a rate of 0% (to display the character Z as the character advance notice effect).

As shown in FIG. 45 (C), when the variable display result is lost and the variation pattern is non-reach, the non-execution of the notice effect is determined at a rate of 95%, and the notice effect is assigned at a rate of 5%. is executed in production pattern X (character X is displayed as character advance notice production), and the advance notice production is executed in production pattern Y at a rate of 0% (character Y is displayed as character advance notice production). ), and to execute the announcement effect in the effect pattern Z (display the character Z as the character announcement effect) at a rate of 0%. In addition, when the variable display result is a failure and the variation pattern is normal reach, non-execution of the advance notice performance is determined at a rate of 70%, and the notice performance is executed in the performance pattern X at an allocation of 25%. (displaying character X as a character advance notice effect), executing the advance notice effect in the effect pattern Y at a rate of 5% (displaying character Y as a character advance notice effect), and 0% It is decided to execute the advance notice effect in the effect pattern Z (display the character Z as the character advance notice effect) at the ratio of . Then, when the result of the variable display is lost and the variation pattern is super reach, non-execution of the advance notice performance is decided at a rate of 50%, and the notice performance is executed in the performance pattern X at the allocation of 30%. (to display the character X as the character advance notice effect), to execute the notice effect in the effect pattern Y at a rate of 20% (to display the character Y as the character advance notice effect), and 0 %, it is determined that the forewarning performance is to be executed in the performance pattern Z (the character Z is displayed as the character foretelling performance).

In other words, in this embodiment, when the advance notice effect is executed, the variable display result is set to be a big hit at a higher rate than when the advance notice effect is not executed. Furthermore, in the case of executing the advance notice effect, when the advance notice effect is executed in the effect pattern X, the ratio of the variable display result to the big win is the lowest, and when the advance notice effect is executed in the effect pattern Z, the variable display is the lowest. The ratio of the result to be a big hit is set high (percentage of the variable display result to be a big hit in the presence or absence of the execution of the notice effect and the effect pattern (jackpot expectation): No notice effect < Execute the notice effect with effect pattern X <The notice effect is executed with the effect pattern Y<The notice effect is executed with the effect pattern Z).

In particular, the production pattern Z of this implementation ray is a production pattern that notifies that the variable display result will be a big hit, but it is a production pattern that can be determined only when the MY counter value is in the range of 0 to 95000, and the MY counter value is 95001 or more, it is set not to be determined.

Returning to FIG. 44, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the advance notice effect is determined in step 005SGS453 (step 005SGS454). If execution of the notice effect is not determined (step 005SGS454; N), the notice effect determination process is terminated, and if execution of the notice effect is determined (step 005SGS454; Y), a timer for waiting for the start of the notice effect is set. The advance notice effect determination process is ended (step 005SGS455).

When the timer for waiting for the start of the notice effect is set, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the timer for waiting for the start of the notice effect by -1 each time the effect processing during variable display (step 172) is executed, and the notice effect is started. From the timing when the waiting timer times out, a process table of advance notice performance corresponding to the determined performance pattern is selected and the process timer of notice performance is started. After that, each time the effect processing during variable display is executed, the value of the process timer of the notice effect is subtracted, the process data control content is executed according to the process timer value of the notice effect, the process timer and process data of the notice effect are executed. The advance notice effect may be executed by switching the .

In this embodiment, a form in which a character notice effect can be executed as the notice effect is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the notice effect may include, for example, other characters than the character notice effect. For example, a step-up notice in which the notice image changes step by step, or a group notice in which a group of predetermined characters crosses the display area may be determined. When the performance is determined, the timing for starting the announcement performance differs depending on the mode of the announcement performance, so different periods according to the mode of the announcement performance may be set in the timer for waiting for the start of the announcement performance.

(Waiting process per special figure)
FIG. 46 is a flow chart showing the special figure per waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a jackpot start designation command is received (step 005 SGS800). If no jackpot start designation command is received (step 005SGS800; N), it is further determined whether or not the effect process timer is in operation during the symbol fixing period (step 005SGS801). If the effect process timer is not in operation during the symbol fixation period (step 005SGS801; N), it is determined whether or not the first symbol fixation command is received in the effect process during variable display (step 005SGS803). When the first symbol confirmation command is received in the variable display effect process (step 005 SGS803; Y), the effect during the symbol confirmation period corresponding to the symbol confirmation period being 0.5 seconds (first symbol confirmation period Select the process table for medium effect and proceed to step 005SGS807 (step 005SGS804).

It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 49, the effect during the first symbol fixing period in this embodiment is only to display the fixed stop symbol during the symbol fixing period until the start of the next variable display. Light emission, output of sound effects, etc. are effects that are not executed.

Further, when the second symbol confirmation command is received in the variable display effect process (step 005SGS803; N), the effect control CPU 120 specifies the value of the prize ball counter (step 005SGS805), and the symbol determination period is 10 seconds, the process table for the effect during the symbol fixing period (the effect during the second symbol fixing period) is selected, and the process proceeds to step 005SGS807 (step 005SGS806).

In addition, the effect during the second symbol fixing period in the present embodiment is based on the fact that variable display is executed 100 times without being controlled to the jackpot game state in the time saving state or probability variable state, as shown in FIG. , the game state is controlled from the time-saving state or probability variable state to the normal state, and the value of the winning balls counter is displayed on the image display device 5 .

Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the effect process timer during the symbol fixing period corresponding to the symbol fixing period in step 005SGS807, and the content of the first process data 1 in the process table for the effect during the selected symbol fixing period (display control (execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.). Speakers 8L and 8R as parts, stick controller 31A, push button 31B, etc.) are started to control, and the special figure per waiting process is ended (step 005 SGS808).

In addition, when the effect process timer is in operation during the design fixing period (step 005SGS801; Y), the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the effect process timer during the design fixing period by -1 (step 005SGS809), and during the design fixing period. It is determined whether or not the effect process timer has timed out (step 005SGS810). When the production process timer has not timed out during the pattern fixing period (step 005 SGS810; N), the production device is controlled according to the content of the process data corresponding to the process timer during the pattern fixing period to perform the special pattern waiting process. When finished (step 005SGS811) and the effect process timer during the pattern fixing period has timed out (step 005SGS810; Y), the effect process timer during the pattern fixing period that has timed out is the last pattern fixing period effect process timer. (Step 005SGS812).

If the timed-out pattern fixing period production process timer is not the last pattern fixing period production process timer (step 005SGS812; N), the process data is switched (step 005SGS813), and the next pattern fixing period production process is performed. A timer is started (step 005 SGS814). Then, the effect device is controlled according to the contents of the next process data (step 005 SGS815), and the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

In addition, when the effect process timer during the pattern fixing period that has timed out is the final effect process timer during the pattern fixing period (step 005 SGS812; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process. Update (step 005 SGS816), and end the waiting process per special figure.

Then, when there is reception of a jackpot start designation command (step 005SGS800; Y), the value of the performance control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot middle performance processing (step 005SGS817), and the special prize waiting processing is terminated. .

(Ending effect processing)
FIG. 47 is a flow chart showing the ending effect processing (step S175) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In addition, as shown in FIG. 49, the ending effect in this embodiment is that the game state is controlled to the time-saving state or the variable probability state and the prevention of forgetting to take out the prepaid card for 20 seconds after the end of the jackpot game. This is an effect in which an image prompting the player is displayed on the image display device 5 .

In the ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the ending effect process timer is in operation (step 005SGS822). If the ending effect process timer is not in operation (step 005SGS821; N), a process table for ending effect is selected (step 005SGS822), and the ending effect process timer is started (step 005SGS823). Also, the effect device is controlled according to the content of the process data 1 (step 005SGS824), and the ending effect processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when the ending effect process timer is in operation (step 005SGS821; Y), the value of the ending effect process timer is decremented by 1 (step 005SGS825), and it is determined whether or not the ending effect process timer has timed out. (Step 005SGS826). If the ending effect process timer has not timed out (step 005SGS826; N), control of the effect device is executed according to the content of the process data corresponding to the ending effect process timer (step 005SGS831), and the ending effect processing is terminated.

Also, when the ending effect process timer has timed out, it is determined whether or not the ending effect process timer that has timed out is the last ending effect process timer (step 005 SGS827). If the ending effect process timer that has timed out is not the last ending effect process timer (step 005SGS827; N), the process data is switched (step 005SGS828) and the next ending effect process timer is started (step 005SGS829). Then, the effect device is controlled according to the contents of the next process data (step 005SGS830), and the ending effect processing is terminated.

If the ending effect process timer that has timed out is the last ending effect process timer (step 005SGS827; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step 005SGS832). , ends the ending effect processing.

(Game stop effect processing)
FIG. 48 is a flow chart showing a game stop effect process (step S177) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 49, the game stop effect in this embodiment consists of a first game stop effect and a second game stop effect executed after the first game stop effect. Among these, the first game stop effect is a effect of displaying on the image display device 5 that the game has been stopped for 15 seconds after the game is stopped. Further, the first game stop effect is also an effect of displaying the value of the winning ball number counter on the image display device 5 when the game is stopped in the time saving state or the probability changing state. The second game stop effect prevents the user from forgetting to take out the prepaid card over the period from the end timing of the first game stop effect until the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped (power off). This is an effect in which an image prompting the user is displayed on the image display device 5 .

In the game stop effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the second game stop effect process timer is in operation (step 005SGS841). If the second game stop effect process timer is not in operation (step 005SGS841; N), it is further determined whether or not the first game stop effect process timer is in operation (step 005SGS842).

When the first game stop effect process timer is not in operation (step 005SGS842; N), the effect control CPU 120 specifies the value of the prize ball number counter (step 005SGS843a) and specifies the game state (step 005SGS843b). . Then, the process table for the first game stop effect corresponding to the game state is selected (step 005SGS844). Also, the first game stop effect process timer is started (step 005SGS845), the effect device is controlled according to the content of the process data 1 (step 005SGS846), and the game stop effect process is terminated.

Further, when the first game stop effect process timer is in operation (step 005SGS842; Y), the effect control CPU 120 decreases the value of the first game stop effect process timer by -1 (step 005SGS847), and the first game It is determined whether or not the stop effect process timer has timed out (step 005SGS848). When the first game stop effect process timer has not timed out (step 005SGS848; N), the effect device is controlled according to the content of the process data corresponding to the first game stop effect process timer (step 005SGS583), and the game is played. When the stop effect process is terminated and the first game stop effect process timer has timed out (step 005SGS848; Y), whether or not the first game stop effect process timer that has timed out is the last game stop effect process timer. (step 005SGS849).

When the first game stop effect process timer that has timed out is not the last first game stop effect process timer (step 005SGS849; N), the process data is switched (step 005SGS850), and the next first game stop effect is performed. A process timer is started (step 005SGS851). Then, the effect device is controlled according to the contents of the next process data (step 005SGS852), and the game stop effect processing is terminated.

In addition, when the first game stop effect process timer that has timed out is the last game stop effect process timer (step 005SGS849; Y), the second game stop effect process table is selected (step 005SGS854), and the second game stop effect process table is selected (step 005SGS854). 2 A game stop effect process timer is started (step 005SGS855). Then, the effect device is controlled according to the contents of the process data 1 (step 005SGS856), and the game stop effect processing is terminated.

Next, when the second game stop effect process timer is in operation (step 005SGS841; Y), the value of the second game stop effect process timer is decremented by -1 (step 005SGS857), and the second game stop effect process timer has timed out (step 005SGS858). When the second game stop effect process timer has not timed out (step 005SGS858; N), the effect device is controlled according to the content of the process data corresponding to the second game stop effect process timer (step 005SGS863), and the game is stopped. Terminate the production process. Further, when the second game stop effect process timer has timed out (step 005SGS858; Y), it is determined whether or not the second game stop effect process timer that has timed out is the last second game stop effect process timer. (step 005SGS589).

When the second game stop effect process timer that has timed out is not the last second game stop effect process timer (step 005SGS589; N), the process data is switched (step 005SGS860), and the next second game stop effect process timer is started (step 005SGS861). Also, the effect device is controlled according to the contents of the next process data (step 005 SGS862), and the game stop effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the second game stop effect process timer that has timed out is the last second game stop effect process timer, the processes of steps 005SGS855 and 005SGS856 are executed to end the game stop effect process.

As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to execute the effects during the first symbol determination period, the effects during the second symbol determination period, the ending effect, the first game stop effect, and the second game stop effect shown in FIG. there is

Of these effects, the effect during the second symbol determination period is executed for 10 seconds after the 100th variable display (variable display of loss) in the time saving state and the probability variable state ends, as shown in FIG. During the execution period of the second symbol fixing effect, the right-handed promotion display is continuously executed from the time-saving state in the image display device 5, and the right-handed promotion display is performed. is hidden with the end of the production during the second symbol fixing period. Furthermore, during the execution period of the effect during the second symbol determination period, the blinking of the game effect lamp 9 is repeatedly executed at the cycle T1. It should be noted that the game effect lamp 9 is turned off once when the second symbol determination period ends, and then starts lighting up in a manner corresponding to the normal state.

As for the ending effect, as shown in FIG. 51, the effect is executed for 20 seconds after the end of the jackpot game. The right-handed promotion display is continuously executed from the jackpot game state. Furthermore, during the execution period of the ending effect, the blinking of the game effect lamp 9 is repeatedly executed at the period T2. In addition, the game effect lamp 9 is turned off once after the ending effect is completed, and then starts lighting in a mode corresponding to the game state (probability variable state or time saving state) after the big hit game.

As shown in FIGS. 52(A) and 52(B), the game stop effect is executed when the MY counter value reaches 98194 at a timing other than during the jackpot game, and when the MY counter is executed during the jackpot game. There are cases where it is executed because the value reaches 98194.

As shown in FIG. 52(A), when the MY counter value reaches 98194 at a timing other than during the jackpot game, if the variable display is being executed at that timing, the variable display is stopped and the image is displayed. If the right-hand hitting promotion display is being displayed on the device 5, the right-hand hitting promotion display is not displayed, and the first game stop effect is executed for 15 seconds. Then, the second game stop effect is executed from the timing when the first game stop effect ends until the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped.

Further, as shown in FIG. 52(B), when the MY counter value reaches 98194 at the timing of the jackpot game, the right-hand hitting promotion display is hidden at the timing when the jackpot game ends, and the first game stop effect is executed for 15 seconds. Then, the second game stop effect is executed from the timing when the first game stop effect ends until the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped.

As shown in FIGS. 52(A) and 52(B), in the first game stop effect of this embodiment, the game effect lamp 9 blinks during the second symbol stop period effect over the first 10 seconds. By using the same data as the data to be played, the game effect lamp 9 is flashed at the cycle T1. In addition, even in the second game stop effect following the first game stop effect for 5 seconds after the 10 seconds corresponding to the effect period of the second symbol stop effect has passed, the second symbol stop effect is performed during the second symbol stop effect. By continuously using the same data as the data for blinking the game effect lamp 9, the game effect lamp 9 is blinked at the cycle T1.

(Direction mode)
Next, the effects modes of the ending effect, the effect during the second symbol fixing period, the game stop suggesting effect, the game stop effect, and the demonstration display effect in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 to 59. FIG.

First, as shown in FIGS. 53(A) to 53(D), when the result of the variable display is a big win in the normal state, the image display device 5 derives and displays a combination of decorative symbols indicating a big win, and a big win game is played. is started. At this time, the display of the right-handed promotion display is started on the upper end portion of the image display device 5 .

As shown in FIG. 53(D), during the jackpot game, the player can select music to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, and an image is displayed. At a predetermined position of the device 5 (lower left portion of the display area of the image display device 5 in this embodiment), the title of the song currently being output from the speakers 8L and 8R is displayed. In the lower right portion of the image display device 5, the number of prize balls that can be paid out during the big win game and the number of prize balls that have been paid out during the big win game are displayed.

Then, when the jackpot game is over, the effect that the game state is controlled to the time saving state or the probability variable state as the ending effect ("Enter the chance time!" display is performed. In addition, in the ending effect, as shown in FIGS. 53(F) and 53(G), an image urging prevention of forgetting to take out the prepaid card and a display urging prevention of immersion in the game are also performed. .

Also, as shown in FIGS. 54(A) to 54(D), when the variable display result is executed 100 times without the variable display result becoming a jackpot in the time saving state or the variable probability state (controlled to the jackpot game state) When the time saving control is executed over 100 times of variable display without any delay), the effect is executed during the second symbol determination period from the timing when the 100th variable display is completed. As an effect during the second symbol fixing period, the game state is displayed to the effect that it is controlled to the normal state (display of "chance time end"), and the value of the prize ball counter (controlled to the normal state from the first hit). The value of the number of prize balls paid out during the jackpot game is displayed. Then, after the end of the effect during the second symbol determination period, a display of a left-handed promotion display prompting the player to hit the game ball toward the left game area 2L is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). done.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 55(A) to 55(F), when the MY counter value reaches 95001 when the game ball enters one of the winning openings in the normal state, the time saving state, and the variable probability state, , from the start of the next variable display, as a game stop suggestion effect, a game stop suggestion image ("game stop "near" display) is displayed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 55(C) and 55(F), the display mode of the game stop suggestion image displayed when the MY counter value reaches 95001 in the normal state is the time saving state. The display mode of the game stop suggestion image displayed when the MY counter value reaches 95001 in the variable probability state is different.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 56(A) to 56(F), when the MY counter value reaches 95001 due to the game ball entering one of the winning openings during the jackpot game state, the jackpot After the end of the game, a game stop suggesting image is displayed as a game stop suggesting effect from the start timing of the first variable display in the time saving state or the variable probability state.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 57(A) to 57(H), after the game stop suggestion effect is started, when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the game ball wins any of the winning holes. , the second game stop effect is executed after the first game stop effect is executed.

As shown in FIGS. 57A to 57D, when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the game state is normal, the MY counter value reaches 98194 as the first game stop effect. It is displayed that the game has been stopped due to the reaching. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 57(E) to 57(H), when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the gaming state is the time saving state or the variable probability state, the MY counter is executed as the first game stop effect. A message indicating that the game has stopped due to the value reaching 98194, a message indicating congratulations due to the MY counter value reaching 98194, and a prize ball counter value are displayed. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect mode of the first game stop effect is different between when the game state is the normal state and when the game state is the time saving state or the variable probability state.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 57(C), 57(D), 57(G), and 57(H), as the second game stop effect, regardless of the game state, the user does not forget to take the prepaid card. A display to the effect that the player is urged to call the pachinko game machine 1 and to call an employee of the game parlor set in the pachinko game machine 1 is displayed as the game is stopped.

Incidentally, regarding the first game stop effect and the second game stop effect of this embodiment, the right-hand hitting promotion display is hidden from the start timing of the first game stop effect, and the first game stop effect and the second game stop effect are displayed. Effect images of effects (see FIGS. 57(B) to 57(D) and FIGS. 57(F) to 57(H)) can be displayed as decorative symbols, pending display, game value stop suggesting effect, small symbols, etc. Overlapping display so that the image is invisible. As a result, for example, even if the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped due to the MY counter value reaching 98194 during the execution of the variable display, decorative symbols and other effects displayed as still images on the image display device 5 can be displayed. It is possible to hide the image of the image from the player, and to prevent the situation from becoming unattractive.

In addition, as the first game stop effect of the present embodiment, it is assumed that the player is playing a game while operating the portable terminal, and thus the player is looking away from the image display device 5. 5 (the image indicating that the game has been stopped, shown in FIG. 57(B) and FIG. 57(F)). A loud voice is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Furthermore, as the second game stop effect of the present embodiment, a display prompting the employee to call the above-described amusement hall employee (Fig. 57 (D), Fig. 57 (H )), the loudspeakers 8L and 8R also repeatedly output voice prompting to call the employees of the game arcade.

In addition, if the output of the voice prompting to call the game hall employee is output for a long time until the game hall employee arrives, the player of the pachinko machine 1 and other people in the surroundings are output. Since this would cause stress to the player, the output of the voice prompting to call the staff of the game hall should be performed at intervals (for example, after outputting the voice for one minute, five It may be repeated to take a minute interval), or after outputting a voice prompting to call a game hall employee for a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute), after that, from the speakers 8L and 8R It is also possible not to output the voice.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 52A and 52B, during execution of the first game stop effect and during execution of the second game stop effect in this embodiment, the game effect lamp 9 is turned on at the cycle T1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the first game stop effect, the game effect lamp 9 emits light (blinks or lights up) in a manner corresponding to the first game stop effect. ), on the other hand, in the second game stop effect, the game effect lamp 9 may be caused to emit light in a mode corresponding to the second game stop effect, different from the first game stop effect. In particular, as the second game stop effect, the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, and A part or all of the attacker lamp 9c and the movable body lamp 9d may be caused to emit light. Furthermore, as the second game stop effect, the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, and Part or all of the attacker lamp 9c and the movable body lamp 9d may be caused to emit light with higher brightness than during the variable display or during the jackpot game.

As shown in FIGS. 58(A) to 58(H), when the game stop suggestion effect is executed, if the variable display result is a big win, the game is stopped after the big win game. (Display of "ENDING FEVER!" shown in FIG. 58(B)) is displayed, and the jackpot game is started. Then, when the MY counter value reaches 98194 during the jackpot game, the jackpot game is continued to the final round game without interruption, as shown in FIGS. 58(E) to 58(H). When the jackpot game ends, the ending effect is executed after the end of the conventional jackpot game. 2 game stop effect is executed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 59(A) and 59(B), when the game state is the normal state, the time-saving state, or the probability variable state, the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols is not executed and is reserved. In the case where there is no memory, when the period during which the variable display is not executed reaches a predetermined period (for example, one minute), the customer waiting demonstration effect is started. As the customer waiting demonstration effect in this embodiment, first, as shown in FIG. displayed for seconds. Next, an introductory movie is displayed for 30 seconds to introduce the performances and game features executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 . During the display of the introductory movie, the display indicating that the aforementioned ending function is installed is continuously executed.

Then, when the display of the introductory movie ends, the display indicating that the ending function is installed also ends, and instead, the maker's logo of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 59(E) is displayed for 3 seconds, 6 seconds is displayed to the effect that the player is prevented from becoming addicted to the game, and 6 seconds is displayed that the ending function is installed, as shown in FIG. 59(F).

Finally, as shown in FIG. 59(H), a key visual image including a main character appearing in the performance of the pachinko game machine 1 and the title of the pachinko game machine 1 is displayed for 5 minutes. be. After that, the displays of FIGS. 59(B) to 59(H) are repeatedly executed as the customer waiting demonstration effect. The display as the customer waiting demonstration effect ends when the variable display of special symbols and decoration symbols starts when the game ball wins the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening.

In addition, in this embodiment, the game state is one of the normal state, the time saving state, and the variable probability state, the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is not executed, and there is no pending memory. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case where the customer waiting demonstration effect is executed during execution of the game stop suggesting effect, for example, an image as a game stop suggesting effect By drawing the image displayed on the display device 5 in a layer having a higher priority than the image displayed on the image display device 5 as the customer waiting demonstration effect, the image of the game stop suggesting effect is replaced with the image of the customer waiting demo effect. may be displayed with priority over

In addition, when the game stop suggestion effect and the customer waiting demo effect are executed in parallel as described above, the display period of the manufacturer logo of the pachinko machine 1, the display period of prompting the prevention of addiction to the game, etc. During the display period of the content that is different from the display indicating that the function is installed and is more important than other displays, the game stop suggesting effect image may be temporarily hidden. By doing so, when the game stop suggesting effect and the customer waiting demo effect are executed in parallel, the player can easily recognize the manufacturer of the pachinko game machine 1, and the player can start the game. It is possible to more effectively enlighten the prevention of addiction.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the game can be stopped on condition that the MY counter value reaches 98194. Further, in the pachinko game machine 1, after the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state, the game state is controlled to the time-saving state, and furthermore, in the time-saving state, when the variable display is executed 100 times without being controlled to the jackpot game state. As shown in FIGS. 50 and 54, during the 100th variable display symbol fixed period, the game state is controlled to the normal state as an effect during the second symbol fixing period, and the game state is paid in the jackpot game state in the continuous game state. The number of awarded balls, that is, the value of the awarded ball counter is displayed. Furthermore, after the jackpot game is completed in a state where the MY counter value has not reached 98194, as shown in FIGS. It's becoming Then, as shown in FIG. 56, when the MY counter value reaches 98194 during the big win game, as shown in FIGS. Since the value of the winning ball counter is displayed as the game stop effect, the marketability of the pachinko game machine 1 capable of stopping the game can be enhanced.

In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the value of the winning ball counter is displayed at the end of the continuous game state including the time saving state, so that the player can be paid out in the jackpot game during the continuous game state. To make it possible to recognize the number of awarded balls put out to improve the amusement of the game, and to stop the game after the end of the big win game even when the MY counter value reaches 98194 while being controlled to the big win game state.例文帳に追加By displaying the value of the prize ball counter as a performance, the player can recognize the number of prize balls paid out until the game is stopped in the pachinko game machine 1, and the game interest can be further improved. .

In this embodiment, when the MY counter value has not reached 98194, the value of the winning ball counter is displayed as an ending effect for 20 seconds after the end of the jackpot game, while the MY counter value has reached 98194. In the jackpot game, the value of the winning ball counter is displayed as a game stop effect (first game stop effect) for 15 seconds after the end of the jackpot game, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, in the jackpot game in which the MY counter value has reached 98194, prize balls are given as game stop effects (first game stop effects) for 20 seconds, just like after the jackpot game ends when the MY counter value has not reached 98194. You may also display the value of the counter.

Further, as shown in FIG. 50, during the second symbol determination period effect, blinking of the game effect lamp is executed at cycle T1 for 10 seconds, while as shown in FIG. In , after the game effect lamp 9 blinks at the cycle T1 for 10 seconds as the first game stop effect, the game effect lamp 9 blinks for 5 seconds at the cycle T1 of the pachinko game machine 1. It is set to continue. In particular, in the present embodiment, by blinking the game effect lamp 9 in the same period during the second symbol fixing period effect and the first game stop effect, the data for blinking the game effect lamp 9 are stored in these second symbol determination period effects and the first game stop effect. The pachinko game can be diverted between the performance during the second symbol determination period and the first game stop performance, and the period for displaying the value of the prize ball counter is different between the performance during the second symbol determination period and the first game stop performance. The manufacturing cost of the machine 1 can be reduced.

In this embodiment, the game effect lamp 9 is caused to flash in a cycle T1 as a form in which the game effect lamp 9 is illuminated in a common predetermined pattern in the second symbol fixing period effect and the first game stop effect. , but the present invention is not limited to this. The effect lamps 9 may emit light of the same color or may emit light of the same brightness.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 54(C) and 57(F), when the MY counter value reaches 98194, the value of the winning ball counter is displayed as the first game stop effect. , The value of the prize ball counter is displayed as an effect during the second symbol determination period by executing 100 variable displays without being controlled to the jackpot game state in the time saving state or the variable probability state. By being different, it is possible to display the value of the winning ball counter in a manner according to the situation. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 54, when the variable display is executed 100 times without being controlled to the jackpot game state in the time saving state or the probability variable state, the left-handed promotion display is displayed when controlled to the normal state. On the other hand, when the MY counter value reaches 98194 and the game is stopped as shown in FIGS. 57 and 58, the left-hand hitting promotion display is not displayed. It is possible to appropriately execute the left-handed promotion display according to the state to be played.

In addition, in the continuous game state of the present embodiment, the image display device 5 displays a right-handed promotion display to encourage the player to hit the game ball toward the right game area 2R. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 50, 52, 54, 57, and 58, when the value of the winning ball counter is displayed as an effect during the second symbol determination period, a right-handed promotion display is displayed. On the other hand, when the value of the winning ball counter is displayed as the first game stop effect, the right-handed promotion display is not displayed. That is, when the value of the prize ball counter is displayed as the first game stop effect, the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, so the value of the prize ball counter is displayed as the first game stop effect. Sometimes, by hiding the right hitting promotion display, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being hit toward the right game area 2R while the game is stopped.

In addition, in this embodiment, while the value of the winning ball counter is displayed as the first game stop effect, the right-handed promotion display is not displayed, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, when the value of the prize ball counter is displayed as the first game stop effect, the right-hand hitting promotion display is displayed smaller than before the value of the prize ball counter is displayed as the first game stop effect. Alternatively, the right-handed promotion display may be displayed at a position that is more difficult for the player to visually recognize.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 57 (E) to FIG. 57 (H), when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the gaming state is a time saving state, the gaming state is a probability variable state When the MY counter value reaches 98194, the value of the winning ball counter is displayed as a game stop effect in the same manner, so that the MY counter value reaches 98194 when these gaming states are in the time saving state. Data used for displaying the value of the prize ball counter as a game stop effect can be shared between when it reaches and when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the game state is the variable probability state. , the manufacturing cost of the pachinko game machine 1 can be reduced.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the gaming state is the time saving state, and when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the gaming state is the variable probability state, the same mode , but the present invention is not limited to this, and when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the game state is a time saving state, the game state changes probability When the MY counter value reaches 98194 in the state, the game stop effect may be executed in a different mode. By doing so, it is possible for the player to easily recognize in which of the time-saving state or the probability-variable state the game was stopped.

In addition, the normal state of the present embodiment is generally a state in which game balls can win only in the first starting hole and the general winning hole 10, and the number of game balls entering these winning holes is a time-saving state and a variable probability state. , It is a game state less than the jackpot game state. Then, as shown in FIGS. 57A and 57B, in the first game stop effect when the MY counter value reaches 98194 in the normal state, the prize ball counter value is not displayed. When the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in the normal state, the value of the winning ball counter is displayed to prevent the player from losing interest in the game.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 57(E) to 57(H), when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the gaming state is a time saving state, and when the gaming state is a variable probability state, the MY counter value reaches 98194, the game stop effect is executed in the same manner. Therefore, the manufacturing cost of the pachinko game machine 1 can be reduced because the data used for executing the game stop effect can be shared.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 57(A) to 57(H), when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the gaming state is a normal state, when the gaming state is a time-saving state or a variable probability state When the MY counter value reaches 98194, the game stop effect is executed in a different manner. It's becoming

In addition, in this embodiment, when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the game state is the normal state, and when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the game state is the time saving state or the probability variable state However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the game state is the normal state. , When the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the game state is the time saving state, and when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the game state is the variable probability state, the game stop effect is performed in a different manner. may be executed. By doing so, it becomes possible to more preferably execute the game stop effect in accordance with the state in which the MY counter value reaches 98194.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 55(D) to 55(F), when the MY counter value reaches 95001 when the gaming state is a time saving state, and when the gaming state is a variable probability state, the MY counter value reaches 95001, the game stop suggestion effect is executed in the same manner, so when the MY counter value reaches 95001 when the game state is the time saving state, and when the game state is the probability variable state When the MY counter value reaches 95001, the data used for executing the game stop suggesting effect can be shared, and the manufacturing cost of the pachinko game machine 1 can be reduced.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 55(A) to 55(F), when the MY counter value reaches 95001 when the gaming state is a normal state, when the gaming state is a time-saving state or a variable probability state Since the game stop suggesting effect is executed in a different mode when the MY counter value reaches 95001, the game stop suggesting effect can be preferably executed in accordance with the state where the MY counter value reaches 95001, It can improve amusement interest.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the game state is the normal state, and when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the game state is the time saving state or the probability variable state However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the game state is the normal state. In this case, when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the game state is the time saving state, and when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the game state is the variable probability state, the game stop suggestion is made in a different manner. A production may be executed. By doing so, it becomes possible to more preferably execute the game stop suggestion effect in accordance with the state in which the MY counter value reaches 98194.

In addition, in this embodiment, a pending display effect can be executed as a pre-reading preview effect. As the effect pattern of the pending display effect, three types of display patterns of display pattern α to display pattern γ are provided as the display pattern of the pending display, depending on which display pattern the pending display is displayed. The ratio of being controlled to the big hit game state (big hit expectation) is different. In particular, in the present embodiment, the display pattern γ is 100% indicative of being controlled to the jackpot game state (display pattern notifying that it is controlled to the jackpot game state), while the display pattern γ When the MY counter value is 95001 or more and there are 2 or more pending memories that result in a big hit, the percentage determined as the display pattern of the pending display is set to 0%. By doing so, in the present embodiment, the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped before being controlled to the jackpot game state a plurality of times even though the pending display is displayed in the display pattern γ. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player's interest in the game from decreasing.

In this embodiment, when the MY counter value is 95001 or more and there are two or more pending memories that will be a big hit, the display pattern of the pending display is the display pattern γ for notifying that the game state is controlled to the big win. is set to 0%, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the presence or absence of restriction on determination of the display pattern γ may be varied according to the game state, or the degree of restriction on determination of the display pattern γ may be varied according to the game state.

For example, even if the MY counter value is 95001 or more and there are 2 or more reserved memories that will be a big hit, if the game state is the normal state, the determination ratio of the display pattern γ is set to 0%. On the other hand, in the time saving state or the variable probability state, the determination ratio of the display pattern γ may be set to 5%. By doing so, for example, when the pending display is displayed in the display pattern γ during execution of the game stop suggesting effect, the variable display of the pending display is executed before the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the game is controlled to the jackpot game state.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the advance notice effect during the variable display in one of the effect patterns X to Z, and it is possible to determine which effect pattern the advance notice effect is executed. The ratio of being controlled to the big hit game state (big hit expectation) is different depending on. In particular, the effect pattern Z in the present embodiment suggests that it is controlled to the big hit game state at a rate of 100% (the effect pattern that notifies that it is controlled to the big hit game state), while the effect pattern As for Z, when the MY counter value is 95001 or more, the rate of determination as the effect pattern of the advance notice effect is set to 0%. By doing so, in this embodiment, for example, even though the advance notice effect is executed in the effect pattern Z during the variable display, the MY counter value reaches 98194 during the variable display, resulting in a big hit. It is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the game due to the occurrence of an event such as the game being stopped in the pachinko game machine 1 before being controlled to the game state.

In the present embodiment, when the MY counter value is 95001 or more, only the determination ratio of the production pattern Z with the highest degree of expectation for a big hit as the production pattern of the advance notice production is set to 0%. The invention is not limited to this, and when the MY counter value is 95001 or more, the determination ratio is also determined for the production pattern Y, which has a lower degree of expectation for a big hit than the production pattern Z and a higher degree of expectation for a big hit than the production pattern X. may be set to 0%, or the advance notice effect may be unequivocally not executed.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the MY counter value reaches 98194 in the normal state, the time saving state, and the variable probability state, the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is immediately stopped, while the MY counter value increases in the jackpot game state. When it reaches 98194, by stopping the game in the pachinko game machine 1 when it is controlled from the jackpot game state to the time saving state or the variable probability state, it is possible to preferably stop the game in the pachinko game machine 1. It is possible. Especially in this embodiment, even if the MY counter value reaches 98194 in the jackpot game state, the game is not stopped until the jackpot game ends. It prevents the event from occurring.

Further, as shown in FIG. 34, in the payout control timer interrupt process of this embodiment, a series of processes are executed regardless of whether or not the game is stopped in the pachinko gaming machine 1 . That is, in this embodiment, even if the game is stopped in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player operates the ball lending switch 21TM062 to execute the prize ball lending control process, thereby lending the game balls. When the player operates the return switch 21TM063, the prepaid card unit control process is executed to return the prepaid card. Therefore, for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 stops playing, the prepaid card can be returned, so that the prepaid card is not returned when the pachinko gaming machine 1 stops playing. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of troubles due to Furthermore, when the game is stopped in the pachinko game machine 1, since complicated processing is not required as payout control timer interrupt processing, an unintended problem occurs in a series of processing within these payout control timer interrupt processing. can be suppressed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 57, when the MY counter value reaches 98194, the image display device 5 displays a game stop effect to urge the player not to forget to take the prepaid card. Therefore, for example, when the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, there is a problem that the player forgets to return the prepaid card (operation of the return switch 21TM063) and leaves the pachinko game machine 1. can be prevented from occurring.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 56 and 57, in the present embodiment, even in the ending effect after the end of the jackpot game, the player is encouraged not to forget to take out the prepaid card in the same manner as the game stop effect. Since it is displayed on the image display device 5, it is possible to share at least a part of the data for displaying the prompting not to forget to take the prepaid card as the game stop effect and the ending effect. , the manufacturing cost of the pachinko game machine 1 can be reduced.

In this embodiment, the image display device 5 displays, as a game stop effect or an ending effect, a display to the effect that the player should not forget to take out the prepaid card. However, the present invention is limited to this. Instead, in the game stop effect, the display urging you not to forget to take the prepaid card is displayed in a wider area than the ending effect, displayed in more colors than the ending effect, and displayed for a longer period than the ending effect. By displaying in a mode that is easier for the player to recognize than when the ending performance is executed, such as by displaying over a period of time, trouble occurs such that the player forgets to return the prepaid card and leaves the pachinko game machine 1.例文帳に追加may be prevented more reliably.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the MY counter value reaches 98194, and when a game stop error such as a radio wave error, a magnet error, or a game ball induction cover operation error occurs, the pachinko game machine 1 game is stopped. Further, when the MY counter value reaches 98194 and when the game stop error occurs, the security signal is output by the information output circuit 112 until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered off. Therefore, by outputting the security signal, it is possible to make it easier for an employee or the like of the game hall where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed to know that the game of the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped. It's becoming In particular, when the game is stopped as described above, the security signal is output until the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off. It is also possible to prevent the employee from overlooking it.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to the above-described game stop error, it is also possible to detect an error whose output priority of the security signal is lower than that of the game stop error, such as the start port 2 abnormal prize winning error. . Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 29, when the starting gate 2 abnormal winning error occurs, unlike the case where the MY counter value reaches 98194 or the game stop error occurs, the security signal is output for 4 minutes. be done. That is, in this embodiment, the output period of the security signal differs between the case where a game stop error occurs and the case where an error which has a lower priority than the game stop error and does not stop the game occurs. An employee or the like of the game hall where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed can easily determine whether or not an error occurring in the pachinko game machine 1 is a game stop error by the output period of the security signal. , it is possible to take targeted measures against the error that has occurred.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. be

For example, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 58, when the MY counter value reaches 98194, the value of the winning ball counter is displayed as the first game stop effect, and then the pachinko machine is displayed as the second game stop effect. 60(A) to 60(A) to 60(A) as a modification 055SG-1. As shown in FIG. 60(C), when the MY counter value reaches 98194, after displaying the value of the prize ball counter as a game stop effect, the pachinko game machine 1 is installed in addition to the value of the prize ball counter. A display may be made to urge the employee of the game parlor to call. By doing so, it is possible to make the player recognize the prize balls given until the game is stopped and to improve the game instructor, and at the same time, the game is stopped. By prompting the employee to call, the employee of the game parlor can easily take measures such as stopping power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 whose game has been stopped.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, a mode is exemplified in which a look-ahead notice effect (reserved display notice effect) that suggests to the player the ratio of being controlled to the big hit game state by the display mode of the reservation display can be executed, but the present invention is this. is not limited to, as shown in FIG. 61 (A) as a modification 005SG-2, the second special figure pending memory after the 100th variable display in the time saving state and the variable probability state (game state is normal Suspended storage corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol up to four times, which is executed after being controlled, may be excluded from execution of the pre-reading notice effect.

In addition, in this way, if the second special figure pending memory after the 100th variable display in the time saving state and the probability variable state is out of the execution target of the prefetching notice effect, in FIG. 61 (A) ~ FIG. As shown, if there is a holding memory in which the variable display result is a big hit in these second special figure holding memories, the second special figure holding memory after being controlled to the normal state in the second pattern fixing period effect 61(C), a plurality of stars are displayed across the display area of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 61(C). production) may be made executable.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 61(D), it is conceivable that there is a second special figure holding memory in which the variable display result is a big hit even at the start timing of the game stop effect, but in this case, the game has already started. Since the game is in the stopped state, the resurrection notification effect may not be executed while the game stop effect is being executed. In this way, by not executing the resurrection effect during execution of the game stop effect, it is possible to prevent the player's game instructor from being lowered due to not being controlled to the jackpot game state.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number display LED 21TM060 is installed on the top plate of the pachinko game machine 1, and the balance for borrowing game balls (the balance of the prepaid card) can be displayed on the number display LED 21TM060. Although exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIGS. 62A and 62B as modification 005SG-3, a state (game In the possible state), while the remaining amount (balance of the prepaid card) for borrowing game balls is displayed on the frequency display LED 21TM060, when the game is stopped in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the game is in a stopped state). , the point display LED 21TM060 may display a different display from the remaining money (the balance of the prepaid card) to indicate that the game has become unplayable. By doing so, in addition to the game stop effect on the image display device 5, the player can easily recognize whether or not the game of the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped by the display mode of the number display LED 21TM060. can be done.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display monitor 21TM029 that can be viewed from the back side of the pachinko game machine 1 is provided, and the display monitor 21TM029 displays various winning information such as consecutive ratios and role ratios. The invention is not limited to this, and as a modification 005SG-4, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a playable state (playable state), the display monitor 21TM029 displays various winning information such as consecutive ratios and role ratios. is displayed, when the game is stopped (the game is stopped) in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. You may perform the display which shows that it became. By doing so, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes unplayable, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be played by visually recognizing the display monitor 21TM029 from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by an employee of the game hall or the like. It is possible to suitably confirm that it has become an impossible state.

Further, in the above embodiment, the connection confirmation signal is output from the pachinko game machine 1 (main board 11) to the payout control board 21TM037, and the payout control board 21TM037 is in the ON state of the PRDY signal and the BRDY signal. and BRQ signals are both ON state, by driving the payout motor 21TM289, thereby making it possible to rent a predetermined number of game balls, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, as a modification 005SG-5, when the game is stopped in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the output of the connection confirmation signal from the main board 11 may be stopped. When the output of the connection confirmation signal is stopped in this way, the output of the PRDY signal, the BRDY signal and the BRQ signal is also stopped. During the execution of , even if the player operates the ball lending switch 21TM062, the lending of new game balls (prize ball lending control process shown in FIG. 34) can be prevented from being executed.

In addition, in this modification, when the pachinko game machine 1 stops playing, the output of the connection confirmation signal from the main board 11 is stopped to lend new game balls (price ball lending shown in FIG. 34). control processing) has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. By doing so, the prepaid card may be returned to the player by operating the return switch 21TM063 while not lending out new game balls. By doing so, even if the game is stopped in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of trouble such as the prepaid card not being returned to the player.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the game is stopped based on the MY counter value reaching 98194, after the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off, the clear switch 92 is operated and the pachinko game machine 1 is restarted. Although the form in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a playable state by turning on the power (activating the pachinko gaming machine 1 by cold start) has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the modification 005SG. As shown in FIGS. 65A to 65D as -6, when the game is stopped in the pachinko game machine 1, after the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off, the clear switch 92 is operated and pachinko is played again. While making the pachinko game machine 1 playable by turning on the power to the game machine 1 (starting the pachinko game machine 1 by cold start), the clear switch 92 is operated after turning off the power of the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁When the power is turned on to the pachinko game machine 1 again (the pachinko game machine 1 is started by hot start), the pachinko game machine 1 is still in a state where the game is stopped, or the clear switch 92 is activated. , the error notification prompting the pachinko gaming machine 1 to be powered on may be performed as an image display on the image display device 5 or as a sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. By doing so, it is possible to make the teacher or the like of the game hall where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed recognize that the game is stopped when the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on by the error notification. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the pachinko game machine 1 is left in a state where the game is stopped after the power is turned on.

In addition, since it is an abnormal state when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the game stop state, as the above-described error notification, during the game (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, jackpot game state) and in the game stop effect The error notification sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a louder volume than the output sound.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a form was exemplified in which it is possible to determine whether or not the variable display result will be a big hit at a rate of 1 according to the game state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be modified. As shown in FIG. 65 as example 005SGS-7, for example, it is possible to set a plurality of setting values by operating a specific setting means, and depending on which setting value is set, the ratio of the variable display result to be a big hit may be different. When any setting value is set in the pachinko game machine 1 in this way, the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off, and the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on again while operating the clear switch 92. By (cold-starting), the set values may be reflected.

In addition, in this way, in the case of changing the ratio of control to the jackpot game state according to the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the CPU 103 changes the setting value when accepting the change of the setting value. A setting change state notification command for notifying the changeable set value changeable state to the effect control board 12 is output, and the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) receives the setting change state notification command. Based on what has been done, it may be possible to execute an effect for notifying that the setting value can be changed. Furthermore, the CPU 103 may output a security signal from the information output circuit 112 to stop the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 together with the output of the setting change state notification command. The output period of the security signal may be different from the output period of the security signal based on the MY counter value reaching 98194 or the output period of the security signal when other errors are detected (for example, FIG. 67). 5 seconds after the set value can be changed, as shown in (C)). By doing so, when the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped, the stop of the game causes a specific error, the MY counter value reaches 98194, and the set value can be changed. Since it is possible to determine from the outside of the pachinko game machine 1 which of the above is the cause, the game stop based on the fact that the set value can be changed, the MY counter value reaches 98194. It is possible to prevent erroneous recognition of game stop due to detection of an error or other errors.

In addition, in this modified example, the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped by putting the pachinko game machine 1 in the setting value changeable state (the game is stopped), but the present invention is applied to this. The pachinko machine 1 is not limited to this, and in addition to the setting value changeable state, it is possible to enter a setting confirmation state in which the set values can be confirmed by an employee of the game hall. good too.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and this modified example, the mode of stopping the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 due to the occurrence of magnet error or radio wave error has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting value confirmation state described above, it is assumed that the game hall employee will be close to the pachinko game machine 1 and confirm the setting value. A sensor for detecting a stop error may be disabled to prevent the pachinko gaming machine 1 from entering a game stop state due to malfunction of sensors such as the magnetic sensor 005SG060 and radio wave sensor 005SG070.

In addition, in this modified example, by setting the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the setting value confirmation state, the configuration in which the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed was exemplified, but the present invention is limited to this. However, when the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the game stop state, the pachinko game machine 1 may not shift to the setting value confirmation state.

In addition, in this modified example, the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed by putting the pachinko game machine 1 in the setting value changeable state, but the present invention is limited to this. Even if the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to be in a game stop state, the pachinko game machine 1 is put in a setting value changeable state, and the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be changeable. In this case, by cold-starting the pachinko game machine 1, the pachinko game machine 1 naturally becomes capable of playing a game, and at the same time, it becomes controllable to a jackpot game state with a probability according to a set value.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the gaming state is the time saving state or the variable probability state, the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is immediately stopped. The invention is not limited to this, and when the MY counter value reaches 98194 when the game state is the time saving state or the variable probability state, the game state is normal state controlled, or the next big hit game The game in the pachinko game machine 1 may be stopped after the end.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, even if the MY counter value has reached a value close to 98194 (for example, 98000), the game can be continued if the MY counter value has not reached 98194 during the jackpot game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the MY counter value is in the vicinity of 98194 as described above and the control is made to the big win game state, the MY counter value reaches 98194 at the end of the big win game. The game in the pachinko game machine 1 may be stopped even if it is not. By doing so, for example, by not daring to hit a game ball in a big win game with a small number of rounds such as a big win B, until a big win game with a large number of rounds such as a big win C is executed. It is possible to prevent attacking strikes such as delaying the stoppage of the game of the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁

Further, in the above-described embodiment, after the end of the jackpot game state, the ending effect is executed for 20 seconds regardless of the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the ending effect execution period. may differ according to the jackpot type. Also, in this way, even if the execution period of the ending effect differs depending on the jackpot type, if the MY counter value reaches 98194 during the jackpot game, a certain period after each jackpot game ends (for example, The value of the winning ball counter may be displayed as the first game stop effect for a uniform period of 15 seconds.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the image display device 5 displays the right-handed promotion display in the continuous game state including the jackpot game state, the time saving state, and the variable probability state, but the present invention is limited to this. However, in the continuous state, in addition to or instead of the right-handed promotion display, an LED (right-handed lamp) is lit to prompt the player to hit the game ball toward the right game area 2R. By doing so, the player may easily understand that the continuous game state is a game state in which a game ball is shot toward the right game area 2R. It is sufficient that the right-handed lamp is always lit in the same state as the display period of the right-handed promotion display.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the MY counter value reaches 98194 in the time saving state or the variable probability state, the game stop effect is started and the right-handed promotion display is hidden. When both the display of the right-handed promotion display and the lighting of the right-handed lamp can be executed in the continuous state, the game is stopped in the pachinko game machine 1, that is, the game ball is directed to the right game area 2R Since the game is not in a game state where the player hits the ball, the right-hand hitting promotion display may be hidden and the right-hand hitting lamp may be extinguished. Based on this, the display of the right hitting promotion display and the lighting of the right hitting lamp may be continued. Furthermore, when the MY counter value reaches 98194, the CPU 103 clears the time saving flag and probability variation flag, and based on these time saving flag and probability variation flag being cleared, the right hitting promotion display is hidden and the right You may turn off the lamp.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 57 and 58, when the MY counter value reaches 98194, the second game stop effect is to urge the user not to forget to take the prepaid card and to indicate that the game has stopped. is exemplified in the form of displaying a prompt to call the employee of the game hall set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second game stop effect Alternatively, similar to the ending effect, a display may be made to prompt the player not to forget to take the prepaid card and to prevent the player from becoming addicted to the game. By doing so, at least a part of the data for executing the second game stop performance and the data for executing the ending performance can be shared, so that the manufacturing cost of the pachinko game machine 1 is suppressed. be able to.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the MY counter value reaches 98194, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first reservation display device 25A, the second reservation display Although the form in which the player is notified that the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been stopped by turning off all the device 25B and the normal pattern holding display device 25C, the present invention is not limited to this. Without, when the MY counter value reaches 98194, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first reservation display device 25A, the second reservation display device 25B, the general The player may be informed that the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been stopped by turning on all of the figure holding display devices 25C.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the CPU 103 becomes incapable of executing the winning information processing. is stopped, the calculation of the role ratio and the consecutive ratio cannot be executed at the timing of stopping the game, and finally the gap between the consecutive ratio/role ratio displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 and the actual consecutive ratio/role ratio However, the present invention is not limited to this. Execution may be enabled, and the error between the continuous ratio/role ratio displayed on the display monitor 21TM029 and the actual continuous ratio/role ratio may be reduced.

In addition, in the present embodiment, by turning on the pachinko game machine 1, the performance control CPU 120 drives the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position, and controls the initial state of the movable body 32 such as control to confirm a predetermined operation. Although the mode of performing the action (performing the initial action control process) has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. When the pachinko game machine 1 is turned off once and the power is turned on again without operating the clear switch 92, the pachinko game machine 1 is started while the game is stopped, so the effect control CPU 120 may not execute the above initial operation control process, or may execute only a part of the initial operation control process.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the MY counter value reaches 98194, the CPU 103 executes the game stop processing to transmit the game stop notification command only once. However, in consideration of the case where the game stop notification command is not normally received on the effect control board 12 side, the game stop notification command is issued multiple times, or each time the CPU 103 executes the game stop process You may send. By doing so, the game stop notification command can be reliably received on the effect control board 12 side.
It is possible to prevent the occurrence of trouble such as the game stop performance not being executed even though the game is stopped.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the counter for counting the difference between the number of awarded balls paid out and the number of out balls in the pachinko machine 1 (the number of net increase balls), is the initial value even if the out switch 26 is turned on. Although the mode of determining whether or not to put the pachinko gaming machine 1 into the game stop state is exemplified by the MY counter value that never becomes a numerical value lower than 0, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, pachinko. A counter that counts the difference between the number of awarded balls paid out in the gaming machine 1 and the number of out balls (the number of net increased balls), and becomes a numerical value lower than the initial value each time the out switch 26 is turned on ( It may be determined whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a game stop state by a so-called difference ball counter.

Incidentally, when determining whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is to be in the game stop state by the MY counter of this embodiment, the value of the counter never becomes a numerical value lower than the initial value, so the jackpot game state is determined. Except, when the counter value reaches 98194, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the game stop state, that is, the number of prize balls that the player can obtain is "98194" as the upper limit.

On the other hand, when judging whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is to be put into the game stop state with the difference ball counter, the value of the counter may be lower than the initial value. is lower than the initial value, in addition to the upper limit value of "98194", the player receives a prize of the difference in the initial value from the time of control to the continuous state. You can get the ball.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, even if the game state is the normal state, the time saving state, or the probability variable state, the game is stopped when the MY counter value reaches 98194, but the present invention is The MY counter value for stopping the game may differ depending on the game state. For example, when the game state is the normal state, the game is stopped when the MY counter value reaches 98194, while when the game state is the time saving state or the variable probability state, the MY counter value is a 10 round big hit. The game may be stopped by reaching 96398, which is a value that does not reach 100000 even if is executed twice. In particular, as described above, if the game state is a time-saving state or a variable probability state that makes it easier to win the 10 round jackpot than the friendship state, the determination value of the MY counter for stopping the game is set to MY for stopping the game in the normal state. By making it smaller than the judgment value (98194) of the counter, it is possible to reduce the risk that the player will get too many prize balls before the game is stopped.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is controlled to the probability variable state after the end of the jackpot game by detecting the game ball by the second count switch 24 during the jackpot game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A pachinko game machine that is controlled to a jackpot game state by passing through the area of , or a pachinko game in which the probability change state continues until the next jackpot game state is controlled when the jackpot game state is controlled to the variable probability state after the end of the jackpot game. The present invention may be applied to a machine or the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) is used as an example of the game medium, but the game medium is not limited to a spherical game medium. It may be a medium.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is used as an example of a gaming machine. In addition, one game is completed by deriving a variable display result to a variable display device capable of variable display of a plurality of types of individually identifiable symbols, and according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to slot machines in which prizes can be generated.

The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to enclosed gaming machines, slot machines, etc., in which game media are enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of winnings. Also, the game machine capable of playing a game is at least one that performs a game, and is not limited to a pachinko game machine or a slot machine, and may be a general game machine.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Effect control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
a game value imparting means capable of imparting a game value;
a game stop control means capable of controlling a game stop state in which progress of the game is stopped when a predetermined condition based on the game value imparted by the game value imparting means is met;
A state that can be controlled into a special state that is different from the advantageous state and is advantageous to the player, and a non-special state that is different from the advantageous state and is less advantageous to the player than the special state. a control means;
Giving information display means capable of displaying information about the game value given by the game value giving means when the advantageous period including the special state ends, as a given information display;
a special notification effect executing means capable of executing a special notification effect for notifying that the special state is controlled in a special period after the end of the advantageous state;
with
The given information display means is capable of displaying the given information display during the special period when the predetermined condition is satisfied while being controlled to the advantageous state.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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