JP5511086B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a game table that presents a task to a player is known (Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, in the conventional game stand, there is a problem that the presenting problem and the privilege presentation when the problem is achieved are limited, and the interest of the game cannot be sufficiently improved.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a game stand that can improve the interest of the game by performing various achievement achievement effects.

The above purpose is
A notification means capable of executing at least notification;
And determining assignment achievement success determining means for success challenges achievement condition,
Assignment achievement information storage means for storing assignment achievement information in an assignment storage area ;
At least viable notification control means controls to perform based the Ku report informs the said informing means prior Symbol assignment achievement information,
A game machine equipped with
The task achievement information is information indicating at least that the task achievement condition has been established,
The assignment achievement information storage means, prior to determining that there has been established the assignment achievement condition by said object achieved success determining means, division as problem is achieved, before Symbol assignment achievement information said task memory area it is those that can be stored in,
This is achieved by a game stand characterized by that.

  According to the present invention, the entertainment of the game can be improved by performing various task achievement effects.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention from the back side. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 200 of a pachinko machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. It is a circuit block diagram of the control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the display pattern in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention, (a) shows an example of a stop display design of a special figure, (b) shows an example of a decoration design, (c) FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a normal stop display pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 1st sub control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of a 1st sub control part main process, (b) is 1st. The flow of the sub control unit command reception interrupt process is shown, (c) shows the flow of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, and (d) shows the flow of the first sub control unit image processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the 1st sub control part presentation control process in the 1st sub control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the original mode control process in the 1st sub control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the mission mode control process in the 1st sub control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the original mode mission control process in the mission mode control process in the 1st sub control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the external appearance structure of the setting operation part 136 provided in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen transition of the decoration symbol display apparatus 208 in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the password and QR code in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the mission list | wrist set with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the original mode specification set with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 2nd sub control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of the 2nd sub control part main process, (b) is 2nd. The flow of the sub control unit command reception interrupt process is shown, and (c) shows the flow of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process. It is the pachinko machine 100 by Example 1 of one embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special mission control process in the mission mode control process in a 1st sub control part main process. It is a figure which shows an example of the special mission effect alerting | reporting aspect performed with the decoration symbol display apparatus 908 provided in the conventional pachinko machine. It is the pachinko machine 100 by Example 1 of one embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a figure which shows an example of the special mission effect alerting | reporting aspect performed with the decoration symbol display apparatus 208. FIG. It is the pachinko machine 100 by Example 2 of one embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special mission control process in the mission mode control process in a 1st sub control part main process. It is the pachinko machine 100 by Example 2 of 1 embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the other effect process in the 1st sub control part effect control process in a 1st sub control part main process. It is the pachinko machine 100 by Example 2 of one embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a figure which shows an example of the special mission effect alerting | reporting aspect performed with the decoration symbol display apparatus 208. FIG. It is the pachinko machine 100 by Example 3 of one embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special mission control process in the mission mode control process in a 1st sub control part main process. It is the pachinko machine 100 by Example 3 of one embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a figure which shows an example of the special mission effect alerting | reporting aspect performed with the decoration symbol display apparatus 208. FIG. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the system configuration | structure including the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, or the slot machine 1100 by a modification. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a flow of server control processing executed by a web server 1200. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, when there is a request for notification of special mission achievement information in the server control process, a display example of the special mission achievement status displayed on the display screen of the mobile phone or the like FIG. FIG. 26 is an external perspective view of a slot machine 1100 as a game table according to a modification of the embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the front side (player side).

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine 100 or a spinning game machine such as a slot machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface.

  The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop. The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. In addition, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inner side of the front frame door 106 can be opened and closed. Is a door member having an opening 116. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening 116, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Further, a front frame door opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

  The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable. The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player A game-related setting (for example, time setting and production content setting) is performed by operations of a ball launching handle 134 that is launched into the game area 124 of 200 and a setter (for example, a factory worker, a game shop clerk, or a player). A fixed operation unit 136 (described later), a ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and a player's balance return instruction to the card unit A return operation button 142 and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying the player's balance and the state of the card unit are provided. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is full is provided.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. .

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening 116 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side. The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is formed at the bottom of the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 for guiding a ball that has passed through the communicating hole and dropped to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface is provided.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the dispensing control unit 600. The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 has this configuration. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and control related to effects based on the processing information generated by the main control section 300 The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs processing, and the second sub-board that performs control processing related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400. An error release switch that constitutes a second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the control unit 500, a payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls, and that releases an error by the operation of a game clerk Discharge board case 172 storing the payout board 170 having 168, launch base constituting the launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of the game ball A launch board case 176 that houses 174, a power control unit 660 that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game store clerk and an RWM clear by being operated when the power is turned on A power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs a signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit are provided. ing.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined. An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 at substantially the center, and around the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the normal symbol. A holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later. In addition, hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol”, the special symbol as “special symbol”, the first special symbol as “special symbol 1”, and the second special symbol as “special symbol 2”.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d, and the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and The right symbol display area 208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214 are display devices for displaying the special figure, and are configured by 7-segment LEDs in this embodiment.

  The multi-purpose hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold. It is possible to do. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held (details will be described later). It is possible to hold up to (for example, four). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, there are predetermined ball entrances, for example, a general prize opening 226, a general figure start opening 228, a special figure 1 start opening 230, a special figure 2 start opening 232, and a variable prize opening around the rendering device 206. 234 is provided.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200, and when a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (wins in the general winning holes 226). In this case, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In the present embodiment, the game balls may be called out to the player as a consideration for winning a prize (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “prize balls”) and lent to the player (hereinafter referred to as “lending balls”). Is included).

  The normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the left side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one special figure 1 starting port 230 is provided at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 1 starting port 230, a payout device 152, which will be described later, is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. At the same time, the special figure variable game by the special figure 1 display device 212 is started. Note that the ball that has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The special figure 2 starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electrical chew). In the present embodiment, only one special opening 2 232 is disposed directly below the special figure 1 starting port 230. The special figure 2 starting port 232 includes a wing member 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. While the wing member 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a sphere. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 2 232, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. Then, the special figure variable game by the special figure 2 display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the special figure 2 starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a big winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is arranged below the center of the game board 200. The variable winning opening 234 includes a door member 234a that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member 234a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball, and the special figure display devices 212 and 214 win the special figure variable game. Is stopped and displayed, the door member 234a opens and closes at predetermined time intervals (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable winning opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and start openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, The outer rod 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 148 and are launched into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc., and a winning opening (general winning opening 226, variable winning opening 234) or start opening (Special Figure 1 Start Port 230, Special Figure 2 Start Port 232) Wins the Out Port 240 without winning any of the winning ports or start ports, or just passing through the normal start port 228 To do.

  Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door or a shutter) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding means are located behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body 224. The warp device 242 discharges the game balls that have entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b. The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b or a ball that has been picked up by a nail of the game board 200, and the passed ball passes to the special opening 1 230 in the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry.

  In this embodiment, the effect movable body 224 includes an upper arm portion 224a and a forearm portion 224b simulating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm. A forearm motor (not shown) that rotates the forearm 224b at a position is provided. The effect movable body 224 moves in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 by the upper arm motor and the forearm motor.

  The shielding device 246 includes a lattice-like left door 246a and right door 246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, respectively. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. When the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding means shields the inner end portions thereof so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured so that a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit. The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 The payout control unit 600 that mainly controls the game ball payout, the launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of the game ball, and the power supply control unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100 are configured. Yes.

  First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and data temporarily. A RAM 308 for storing, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, a counter timer 312 for measuring time and the number of times, and a WDT 314 for monitoring an abnormality in program processing are mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316b as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 302 also includes a random value generation circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes 2 counters) and a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each starting port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame A sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including an open sensor and a lower plate full sensor, and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result and a reference voltage to the random value generation circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302; Drive circuit 324 for controlling the display of the special symbol display device 212 or the special symbol 2 display device 214, a predetermined symbol display device, for example, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the general-purpose display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, a general-purpose reservation lamp 216, a special figure 1 retention lamp 218, a special figure 2 retention lamp 220, and a high-accuracy medium lamp 222) And the like, and a variety of solenoids 332 for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, a blade member 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232, a door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and the like. A driving circuit 334 is connected.

  When the sphere detection sensor 320 detects that a sphere is won at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the sphere has been detected to the random value generation circuit 318. Upon receiving this signal, the random value generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the random value generation circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the special figure 2 starting port 232, the random number generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232.

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 336. 100 game information (for example, game state) is output.

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 for monitoring the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 to the main control unit 300. When the voltage is less than a predetermined value (9 V in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When a signal is input, game control is started (main control unit main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. With this configuration, the first control unit 300 Communication with the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

  Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, A RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency are mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 419 for controlling the speaker 120 (and an amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418, and a drive circuit for controlling drive of the shielding device 246. 432, a shielding device sensor 430 that detects the current position of the shielding device 246, an operation unit sensor 426 that detects the pressing of each button provided in the setting operation unit 136, a shielding device sensor 430, and an operation unit sensor 426. A sensor circuit 428 that outputs a detection signal from the ROM 406 to the basic circuit 402, a ROM 406 for storing a control program and various effects data, and image data stored in the ROM 406 based on signals from the CPU 404, and the VRAM 436 A display image is generated using the work area, and the image is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. Are connected VDP434 to display the (video display processor), the. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 512 for measuring time and frequency. It is equipped with. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 502 also includes a ROM 506 that stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like, and drive control for the effect movable body 224. Control of drive circuit 516, effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of effect movable body 224, sensor circuit 518 that outputs a detection signal from effect movable body sensor 424 to basic circuit 502, and control of game board lamp 532 A game board lamp driving circuit 530 for controlling the game table frame lamp 542, a game board lamp driving circuit 530, and a game table frame lamp driving circuit. A serial communication control circuit 520 that performs lighting control by serial communication with the 540 is connected.

  Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power supply control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a prize ball or a rental ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604 It is detected whether or not the payout has been completed, and communication with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 is performed via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Control of the launch motor 632 that drives the launcher 146 and launcher 148, and control of the ball feeder 634 that supplies the launcher 110 with a ball from the upper plate 126 based on a control signal that indicates the launch intensity according to the amount. I do.

  The power control unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power supply control unit 660 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although the predetermined voltage is supplied to the unit 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5C, the special figure 1 display device 212, the special figure 2 display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the universal figure display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of figures and ordinary drawings will be described. Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure. The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the special figure 1 start opening 230, and the special figure 2 start opening 232 indicates that the ball has entered 2 The special figure 2 variable game is started on condition that the start sensor is detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the special figure 1 display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. When the special figure 2 variable game is started, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs “variable display of special figure 2” by repeating all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. . These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display in the present embodiment. When the fluctuation time determined before the fluctuation start of the special figure 1 (corresponding to the fluctuation time in the present embodiment) elapses, the special figure 1 display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1, When the variation time determined before the start of the variation 2 (this also corresponds to the variation time in the present embodiment) has elapsed, the special figure 2 display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special illustration 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol variation stop display referred to in the present embodiment, hereinafter, after the “variable display of special figure 1 or 2” is started, the stop symbol form of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed. A series of displays until this is done is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 5A shows ten types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” as the stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display. In FIG. 5A, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on. “Special figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, the determination as to whether or not the big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and the decision as to whether or not it is a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. In addition, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, the state shifts to an electric support state (sometimes referred to as a short time state). Although the electric support state will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the electric support state is referred to as a normal high probability state, and the state that does not shift to the electric support state is referred to as a normal low probability state. “Special figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol, is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and “Special figure B”, which is a 15R jackpot symbol, is a special figure low probability ordinary figure high probability state. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that have a relatively high degree of advantage over the player.

  “Special figure C” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure C” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R. “Special figure D” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden time reduction, and is a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure D” is 2R compared to “Special Figure B” which is 15R. “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and is a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. "Special figure F" is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. These “special drawing E” and “special drawing F” are both 2R and are in a state in which they do not shift to the electric support state.

  “Special figure G” is the first small hit symbol, and “Special figure H” is the second small hit symbol, both of which are in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit here is equivalent to the big hit without 2R electric support. That is, “Special Figure G” and “Special Figure H” are in the same state as “Special Figure F”, but the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 are different in both cases. By providing “G”, “Special Figure H”, and “Special Figure F”, the interest of the game is enhanced.

  In addition, “Special Figure I” is a first off symbol, and “Special Figure J” is a second off symbol, which is a symbol that is relatively less advantageous to the player. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Illustration A” are prepared as 15R special jackpot symbols, and the same applies to other symbols such as 15R jackpot symbols.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the special figure 1 starting port 230 or the special figure 2 starting port 232, that is, the ball has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230, or the special figure 2 Each of the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 is provided on the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the start port 232. In the symbol display area, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →. “Change design of symbols”.

  When notifying 15R special jackpot of “Special Figure A” or 15R big jackpot of “Special Figure B”, a combination of symbols in which three same decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (for example, “Decoration 1− (Decoration 1 -decoration 1 "," decoration 2 -decoration 2 -decoration 2 ", etc.) are stopped and displayed. When the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A” is explicitly notified, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7”). -Decoration 7 "etc.) is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the 2R big hit called “hidden probability change” of “special drawing E”, the 2R big hit called “special drawing F” suddenly normal, or the first small hit of “special drawing G”, “special drawing H” When notifying the second small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in order to notify 2R jackpot called “sudden probability change” of “special drawing C” or 2R jackpot called “sudden time reduction of“ special drawing D ”,“ decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5 ”is set. Stop display.

  On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure I” and the second deviation of “Special Figure J”, the symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B are stopped in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. indicate.

  FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of “normal map A”, which is a winning symbol, and “general symbol B”, which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that the sphere has passed through the general start port 228, the general map display device 210 repeats the lighting of all seven segments and the lighting of one central segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the deviation of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG.5 (c), the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which light-extinguishes, and the black-colored part has shown the location of the segment which lights up.

  Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit. As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input performs reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In the initial setting 1, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304 (temporary setting), the interrupt mask is set, the I / O 310 is initialized, the various variables stored in the RAM 308 are initialized, and the WDT 314 is set. Allow operation, set initial values, etc. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value.

  In step S103 following step S101, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted. In step S105 subsequent to step S103, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value. It is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased when the voltage is less than (9 V in this embodiment). Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step is performed. The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In the initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312, a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, a second output port, etc.) 1) a process of outputting a clear signal from the output port 1), a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like.

  In step S109 subsequent to step S107, it is determined whether or not the state before power interruption (before power interruption) is restored. If the state before power interruption is not restored (the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is changed). In the case of initializing), the process proceeds to initialization processing (step S113). Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of an amusement store operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicates that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (when the RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to an initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, when the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. A RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and in the same way as the power recovery command, in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115 subsequent to step S113, the basic random number initial value updating process is performed after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this basic random number initial value update process, when it is determined whether or not it is a big hit or not, a special random number value for determining the special figure for big hit is used for lottery to determine the stop symbol in the special figure variable game The initial value generating random number counter for generating the initial value of the big hit special figure determining random number counter (hereinafter referred to as “initial value generating random number counter corresponding to the big hit special figure determining random number counter”). ). Also, an initial value generation random number counter for generating an initial value of a universal winning random number counter for generating a normal winning random number for use in determining whether or not a normal floating game is successful (hereinafter referred to as “corresponding to the normal winning random counter”). "Initial value generation random number counter"). For example, if the range of values that can be taken as the special figure determining random number value for the big hit is 0 to 99, the value is stored from the initial value generating random number counter storage area corresponding to the special figure determining random number counter for the big hit provided in the RAM 308. Acquire, add 1 to the acquired value, and store in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 100, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. The initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the usual winning random number counter is updated in the same manner. Note that the initial value generating random number counters corresponding to the big hit special figure determining random number counter and the common winning random number counter are also updated in step S207 described later. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

  Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process. The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed. In step S203 following step S201, the WDT is set so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial set value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interrupt occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). It is restarted periodically (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms, which is the main controller timer interrupt period).

  In step S205 subsequent to step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed in step S205. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). If there is a match with the general winning opening 226, the variable winning opening 234, the special figure 1 starting opening 230, and the special figure 2 starting opening 232, or the normal figure starting opening 228 is passed. Judge that there was. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

In step S207 following step S205 and in step S209 subsequent thereto, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In the basic random number initial value update process of step S207, the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the big hit special figure determining random number counter and the universal winning random number counter respectively performed in step S115 is updated. In the basic random number update process in step S209, the big hit special figure determining random number counter and the universal winning random number counter used in the main control unit 300 are updated. For example, if the numerical range that can be taken as the special value for determining the special figure for big hit is 0 to 99, the special counter for determining the special figure for big hit provided in the RAM 308 to generate the random number for determining the special figure for big hit Is obtained, and 1 is added to the obtained value, and then stored in the original jackpot special figure determining random number counter. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 100, 0 is stored in the original jackpot special figure determining random number counter. Further, when it is determined that the big hit special figure determining random number counter makes a round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, an initial value generating random number counter corresponding to the big hit special figure determining random number counter And set it in the special jackpot random number counter for big hits. For example, a value is acquired from a special jackpot determination random number counter that varies in a numerical range of 0 to 99, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the big hit special figure determining random number counter, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the big hit special figure determining random number counter has made one round next, in addition to being set in the figure determining random number counter.
In addition to the initial value storage area for determining that the big hit special figure determination random number counter has made one round next, an initial value for determining that the common winning random number counter has made one round A storage area is provided in the RAM 308. The random number counter for determining the special figure for the big hit may be provided separately with a counter for acquiring the random value for the special figure 1 and a counter for acquiring the random value for the special figure 2 or the same. The counter may be used.

  In step S211 following step S209, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated. Specifically, the special figure timer number determination random number counter for generating the special figure timer number determination random number value for determining the symbol variation time in the special figure variation game is updated. In addition, a random number counter for determining a general timer number for generating a random number value for determining a general timer number for determining a symbol variation time in the general variable game is updated.

  In step S213 following step S211, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 and the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 are counted. Special figure 1 display symbol update timer, Special figure 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the special figure 2 display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time, a predetermined time Various timers including a timer for counting the closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215 subsequent to step S213, a winning opening counter updating process is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

  In step S217 following step S215, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the special figure 2 starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228 and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S205.

  If there is a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230 and the corresponding special figure 1 reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full (in this example, the full number is 4), the random number value generation circuit (Hard Random Number Circuit) Acquires a jackpot determination random number value generated by performing predetermined processing on the value stored in the built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the special figure 1 start port 230 of 318, and is provided in the RAM 308. The big hit special figure determining random number value is acquired from the big hit special figure determining random number counter and stored in the special figure 1 random value storage area in the acquisition order. A set of random numbers for jackpot determination and a special figure determining random number for jackpot in the special figure 1 random value storage area (hereinafter abbreviated as "special figure 1 random value set") The same number as the number of reserved special figure 1 stored in the area is stored. In the special figure 1 random value storage area, each time the special figure 1 holding number decreases, the data of a set of special figure 1 random values having the highest holding order (the first and most recently stored) is stored. In addition to being erased, the remaining special figure 1 random value set data is processed so that the holding order is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 1 holding number increases by one, the new special figure 1 random value set data is added to the next holding order of the special figure 1 random value set data having the lowest (last) holding order. Written.

  When the special figure 2 starting port 232 is won and the corresponding special figure 2 reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full (in this example, the reserved number 4 is full), the random value generation circuit A special jackpot determination random number value generated by performing predetermined processing on the value stored in the built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the start port 232 of the special figure 318 of 318 is acquired, and the special jackpot special feature provided in the RAM 308 is acquired. The big hit special figure determining random value is acquired from the figure determining random number counter and stored in the special figure 2 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. Special figure 2 random number value for jackpot determination and special figure determination random number value for big hit time (hereinafter abbreviated as "special figure 2 random value group") in the special figure 2 random value storage area The same number as the number of reserved special figure 2 stored in the area is stored. In the special figure 2 random value storage area, each time the special figure 2 holding number decreases, the data of the special figure 2 random value pair with the highest holding order is deleted, and the remaining special figure 2 random value Processing is performed so that the holding order of the set of data is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 2 holding number increases by one, the new special figure 2 random value set data is written in the next holding order of the special figure 2 random value set data having the lowest holding order.

  If there is a winning at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding general figure holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is acquired as a normal figure winning random value from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value. Are stored in the corresponding ordinary random number storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

  In step S219 following step S217, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step S221 following step S219, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the general diagram state update process in the middle of the normal map change display (the value of the above-mentioned general map display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7 segment LED constituting the general map display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the general map display device 210 performs normal variable display (normal map variable game).

  Also, in the general state update process at the timing when the normal map change display time has elapsed (the timing at which the value of the general map display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), When the 7-segment LED constituting the general-purpose display device 210 is turned on / off to control the display mode, and the normal-map hit flag is off, the general-purpose display is displayed so that the display mode of the off symbol is displayed. The 7 segment LED constituting the device 210 is controlled to be turned on / off. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the universal symbol display device 210 determines one of the winning symbols (common symbol A shown in FIG. 5 (c)) and the off symbol (general symbol B shown in FIG. 5 (c)). Display. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, for 500 milliseconds (ms)). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), A normal operation is set in the setting area, and a predetermined open period (for example, 2 seconds), a solenoid for driving to open / close the blade member 232a of the special opening 2 232 (a part of various solenoids 332), A signal for holding 232a in the open state is output, and information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  In the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the blade member has a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the opening / closing drive solenoid 332, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Further, if the result of the usual figure variation game is out of place, the usual figure hit flag is turned off as will be described later. In the case where the usual figure hit flag is off, even in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the special map 2 start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is inactive), and the number of the general map variable games that are on hold When the number is 1 or more, it is determined whether or not the result of the usual figure variation game is won or not by the random lottery based on the usual figure winning random number value stored in the above random number value storage area. When a winning determination is made and the winning combination is made, ON is set to the common winning flag provided in the RAM 308. In the case of unsuccessful election, the flag for the usual figure is set to OFF. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following plural (in this example, nine) processes is performed according to the special figure 2 state.

  For example, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing of the special figure 2 fluctuation start, a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the special figure 2 holding number stored in the special figure 2 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is shown in FIG. Re-store in the reserved number storage area. At the same time, the blinking of the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 is controlled. For example, if the four LEDs of the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 in FIG. 3 are LED numbers 1-4 in order from the left to the right in the figure, the LEDs corresponding to the special figure 2 holding number are red, for example, in order from the smallest LED number. Turn on and turn off the others.

  Also, for example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer described above is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is turned on. Performs lighting / extinguishing drive control that repeatedly turns off. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs the special figure 2 variable display (special figure 2 variable game). In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first off flag, a second off flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and a normal figure. A flag for each probability variation flag is prepared. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the 15R big hit flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is also on and the normal figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A, 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 5A is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on. When the special figure B, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and the general figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, When the probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is off, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, special chart Probability flag is off, normal When the rate fluctuation flag is also off, the special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, the special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, the special figure H, and the first off flag are on. In this case, the 7 segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure I is turned on and the special figure J is turned on when the special flag I is turned on. Is set to indicate that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special figure A), a 15R big jackpot symbol (special figure B), a sudden probability variation symbol (special figure C), and a sudden short time symbol (special figure D). ), Hidden probability variation (special E), sudden normal (special F), first small hit (special G), second small hit (special H), first off symbol (special I) ) And the second off-set symbol (special symbol J). Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, for 500 ms). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. Also, if the electric support number stored in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, the subtraction result is changed from 1 to 0. In this case, if the special figure probability is not changing (details will be described later), the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Or, until a winning of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable winning opening 234, the door is connected to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 (a part of various solenoids 332). A signal for holding the member 234a in the opened state is output, and information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 234a in a closed state is output to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 (a part of various solenoids 332), and a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308 is used. Information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, the opening / closing control of the door member is repeated a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 15 rounds or 2 rounds), and in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the end timing, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect standby period is stored in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating. Also, if the ordinary probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, the power support number (for example, 100 times) is set in the power support number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 simultaneously with the end of the big hit game, and the RAM 308 Turns on the hourly flag provided in. If the usual probability fluctuation flag is set to OFF, the power support count storage unit does not set the power support count, and the time reduction flag is not turned ON. Here, the electric support state means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. If the short time flag is set to ON at this time, it is in a normal figure high probability (normal figure certain change) state. There is a higher probability of hitting in the general-game variable game in the high-probability state than in the normal-game low-probability state. In addition, in the normal figure high probability state, the change time of the general figure variable game and the change time of the special figure variable game are shorter than the normal figure low probability state (short general figure change). Furthermore, in the normal high probability state, compared to the normal low probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232 is likely to be longer (electrical chew extension). In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. The control state due to the universal figure change, the universal figure change, and the electric Chu extension is collectively referred to as an electric support (starting prize winning support by electric tulip) state.

In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a big hit game, a large number of game balls will be placed in the special figure 2 starting port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls enter the variable prize opening 234 during the big hit game. In order to solve this, there is a problem that the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases.
Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (the timing when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of place, the out-of-game flag is turned on as will be described later. In the case where the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S227.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229), and then a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 1 (a special drawing 1 related lottery process). ) Is performed (step S231). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. In addition, when the number of special figure 2 variable games held is larger than 0, the lottery process and the variable game related to the special figure 1 variable game hold are not performed. The notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232 is notified. 1 is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the starting port 230.

  In the case of the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229), a special figure 2 random value pair is acquired from the first (most recently stored) holding position in the special figure 2 random value storage area. Determination of whether or not to make a big hit, determination of whether or not to make a big hit using the illustrated determination table, determination of the time from the start of variable display of special figure 2 to the stop display (special figure timer) (Determination of the number), determination of the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed after the fluctuation display of the special symbol 2 is performed. After the first special figure 2 random value set is extracted from the special figure 2 random value storage area, the storage of the special figure 2 random value set in the special figure 2 random value storage area is cleared, and the special figure 2 Subtract 1 from the number of holds. At this time, the set of the special figure 2 random value extracted from the special figure 2 random value storage area is stored in the temporary area (an example of the second starting information storage means) provided in the RAM 308, You may make it perform the above-mentioned determination based on the group of the said special figure 2 random value memorize | stored in this temporary area | region.

  The special drawing 1 related lottery process (step S231) is also the same as the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229), and a description thereof will be omitted.

In step S233 following step S231, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (in this embodiment, command types such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command , RAM clear command, etc. Bits 0 to 10 are configured with command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on or off by the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start (rotation start) command, the 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, small hit flag, miss flag and special figure stored in the RAM 308 of the main controller 300 are included in the command data. In the case of the symbol fluctuation stop (rotation stop) command, including the value of the probability fluctuation flag and the special figure timer number selected in the special figure related lottery process, the 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, small hit flag, outlier flag, This includes the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, etc., including the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag in the case of a prize effect command and end production start command, and the special figure probability fluctuation in the case of a jackpot round number designation command. The flag value, the number of big hit rounds, etc. are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232, presence / absence of winning at the variable winning port 234, etc. including.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the values of the 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, small hit flag, miss flag and special figure probability variation flag stored in the RAM 308 as command data, the special figure 1 related lottery process And the special figure timer number selected in the special figure 2 related lottery process, the information indicating the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game that are held are set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the values of the 15R big hit flag, 2R big hit flag, small hit flag, loss flag and special figure probability variation flag stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described winning prize opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of special figure 1 variable games or special figure 2 variable games held, etc. Set the information indicating. In the above-described winning prize closing setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of special figure 1 variable games or special figure 2 variable games held, etc. Set the information indicating. In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information). In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S235 following step S233, external output signal setting processing is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step S237 following step S235, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a full tray error is monitored. When the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening / closing of the special figure 2 starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the general diagram display device 210 and the special diagram 1 display device 212 via the drive circuits 324, 326, 330. The display data to be output to the special figure 2 display device 214, various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step S239 following step S237, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is ON. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241. In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to. On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  Next, processing of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing (strobe interrupt processing) of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer variable update interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. This initialization process takes about 30 seconds, for example.

  In step S303 following step S301, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305. . In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307 following step S305, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S309 after step S307, effect control processing is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S307, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to the command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when update of the effect data is necessary, effect data update processing is performed. Details of the effect control process will be described later.

  In step S311 following step S309, when the pressing of the setting operation unit 136 is detected, a process of changing the effect data updated in step S309 to effect data corresponding to the pressing of the setting operation unit 136 is performed.

  In step S313 following step S311, image control processing is performed. In the image control process, if there is a command to the VDP 434 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S315 following step S313, sound control processing is performed. In the sound control process, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S317 following step S315, lamp control processing is performed. In the lamp control process, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S319 following step S317, shutter control processing is performed. In the shutter control process, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S 309, this command is output to the drive circuit 432.

  In step S321 following step S319, an information transmission process is performed. In the information transmission process, when there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S309, a setting is made to output this control command.

  In step S323 following step S321, an original mode control process is performed. Details of the original control process will be described later.

  In step S325 following step S325, a mission mode control process is performed, and the process returns to step S303. Details of the mission mode control process will be described later.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle. In step S501 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S503 subsequent to step S501, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S321 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400, update processing of random numbers for other effects, and the like are performed.

  Next, the image control process in step S313 in the main process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S601, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 436 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S603 following step S601, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S605. Wait for the input signal to be input. In step S605, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step S601, the CPU 404 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 sets parameters according to attributes based on instructions stored in the attribute register.

  In step S607 following step S605, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

  In step S609 following step S607, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S611. Waits for the generation end interrupt signal to be input. In step S611, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

  Next, the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of the first sub-control unit effect control process.

  In the first sub-control unit effect control process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 or special figure 2 variable game is in progress (step S701). For example, if the first sub-control unit 400 determines that it is not in the special figure 1 or special figure 2 variable game, it proceeds to step S703, and if it determines that it is in the special figure 1 or special figure 2 variable game, steps S703 to S713 to be described later. Without moving to step S715.

  In step S703 following step S701, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 or special figure 2 variable game is started. For example, whether or not the first sub-control unit 400 has received the special figure 1 or special figure 2 variable game start command (symbol fluctuation start command) transmitted from the main control unit 300 in the command setting transmission process (step S233). If it is determined that the command has been received, the process proceeds to step S705. If it is determined that the command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S715 without executing steps S705 to S713 described later.

  In step S705 subsequent to step S703, a lottery result (win / fail determination result) of the special figure variable game corresponding to the start command received in step S703 is acquired. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 uses, for example, a 15R big hit flag or 2R big hit flag as a lottery result of the special figure 1 or special figure 2 variable game transmitted from the main control unit 300 in the command setting transmission process (step S233). Is acquired and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and the process proceeds to step S707.

  In step S707 following step S705, a variation timer indicating the variation time of the special figure variable game corresponding to the start command received in step S703 is acquired. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 acquires, for example, a special figure timer number as a variation timer of the special figure 1 or special figure 2 variable game transmitted from the main control unit 300 in the command setting transmission process (step S233). The data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and the process proceeds to step S709.

  In step S709 subsequent to step S707, an effect mode determination process executed in the special figure variable game corresponding to the start command received in step S703 is executed. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 uses the current gaming state, the lottery result acquired in step S705, the special figure timer number acquired in step S707, and the effect lottery acquired from the random number counter for effect lottery provided in the RAM 408. Using a random number or the like, referring to an effect mode determination table (not shown) stored in the ROM 406, the effect mode in the special figure variable game is determined, and the process proceeds to step S711. The first sub-control unit 400 may select the content presented as the mission achievement condition as an effect mode based on the fact that a special mission described later is being executed and the lottery result is a big hit. .

  In step S711 following step S709, it is determined whether or not a special mission execution condition is satisfied. For example, if the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the special mission condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S713. If the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S715 without performing step S713 described later. .

  In step S713 following step S711, the special mission start flag is set to the on state. For example, the first sub control unit 400 sets, for example, “1” as the value of the special mission start flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 to set the flag to the on state, and proceeds to step S713. In order to turn off the special mission start flag, for example, “0” is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 as the value of the special mission start flag.

  In step S715 following step S701, S703, S711, or S713, other effect processing is executed, and the first sub-control unit effect control process ends. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 executes a process related to the effect control that is already being executed subsequent to step S701. In addition, for example, the first sub-control unit 400 executes a process related to the effect control during the suspension of the special figure variable game following step S703. Furthermore, for example, the 1st sub control part 400 performs the process regarding effect control other than a special mission following step S713.

  Next, the original mode control process (step S323) in the first sub control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the original mode control process. In the original mode control process, first, it is determined whether or not the original mode setting flag is in an OFF state (step S801). For example, if the first sub control unit 400 reads the value of the original mode setting flag provided in the RAM 408 and determines that the value is “0” and is in the off state, the first sub control unit 400 does not execute steps S803 to S807 described later. In step S809, if it is determined that the value is “1” and not the off state but the on state, the process proceeds to step S803.

  In step S803 following step S801, it is determined whether or not a regular password has been input. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether the password input by the setter (player) on the password input screen described later is a regular password (whether the regular password has been input). Whether or not the password is a regular password is determined based on, for example, a predetermined calculation result using a hash function or the like, a result of collation with a database in the ROM 406, or the like. If the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the regular password has been input, the process proceeds to step S805. If it is determined that the regular password has not been input, the first sub-control unit 400 does not perform steps S805 to S825, which will be described later, without executing the original password. The mode control process ends. In the regular password of this example, the player's personal identification information (ID), the original mode specification set by the player (for example, setting of images (still images, moving images) and sound used in production, production mode, etc.), Personal setting information such as a player's game history (for example, mission achievement status) is included. The personal setting information acquired with the entered regular password is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, for example.

  In step S805 following step S803, personal setting reflection processing is executed. For example, in the personal setting reflection process, the first sub-control unit 400 performs a process of reflecting the personal setting in the effect data based on the information of the original mode specification included in the input password, and proceeds to step S807. With this process, the pachinko machine 100 can produce an original mode specification set by the player. In addition, based on the fact that the original mode setting flag is in the on state, the personal setting may be performed in the gaming machine.

  In step S807 following step S805, the original mode setting flag is set to an on state. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 sets, for example, “1” as the value of the original mode setting flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 to set the flag to the on state, and proceeds to step S809.

  In step S809 following step S801 or step S807, it is determined whether there is a request for changing the original mode specification. For example, when determining that there is an original mode specification change request, the first sub-control unit 400 proceeds to step S811, and when determining that there is no original mode specification change request, the first sub control unit 400 does not execute step S811 described later. The process moves to step S813. Here, the change of the original mode specification may be performed on the game machine by the player's operation, or may be performed via a network as will be described later.

  In step S811 following step S809, an original mode specification change process is executed based on the original mode specification change request. For example, the first sub control unit 400 executes the original mode specification changing process, and then proceeds to step S813. By changing the original mode specification, for example, the appearance rate of a specific image or sound can be changed. For example, depending on the mission achievement status, the appearance rate of rare effects can be changed from a low probability to a higher probability. Thereby, during the original mode setting, the appearance rate of rare effects can be increased as compared with when the original mode is not set. Also, for example, depending on the mission achievement status, the appearance rate of rare effects (appearance rate 0%) that does not appear when the original mode is not set can be changed to a predetermined probability higher than 0%. Thereby, during the original mode setting, a rare effect that does not appear when the original mode is not set can appear.

  In step S813 following step S811, it is determined whether there is a request for confirmation of the original mode setting information. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 proceeds to step S815 when determining that there is an original mode setting information confirmation request, and executes step S815 described later when determining that there is no original mode setting information confirmation request. Without proceeding to step S817. For example, in the original mode setting information confirmation request confirmation process, the first sub-control unit 400 performs original mode specifications (current setting state of images, sounds, etc.), mission achievement status, personal history information (number of games since the start of original mode setting). , Bonus probability, number of small roles) and the like.

  In step S815 following step S813, notification processing of original mode setting information is executed. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 controls the decorative symbol display device 208 to display the information confirmed in the original mode setting information confirmation request process, and proceeds to step S817.

  In step S817 following step S813 or step S815, it is determined whether the original mode end condition is satisfied. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the original mode end condition is satisfied when it is determined that “QR code (registered trademark) issuance” is selected by the player on the original mode menu screen described later and the end of the original mode is selected. Then, the process proceeds to step S819. If it is determined that the end of the original mode is not selected, it is determined that the original mode end condition is not satisfied, and the original mode control process is ended without executing steps S819 to S825 described later. . The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment determines that the original mode termination condition is satisfied, for example, when the time from the current time to the closing time of the amusement store is a predetermined time or less (for example, 10 minutes or less). The original mode end process may be configured to start.

  In step S819 subsequent to step S817, an original mode reflected image generation process is executed. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 performs processing for generating an image of a matrix type two-dimensional code (for example, QR code) including information such as personal identification information, original mode specifications, and game history. Further, instead of an image of a matrix type two-dimensional code, an image representing a password including information similar to the above and including a character string having a predetermined number of digits (for example, including alphanumeric characters and symbols) is generated. The personal setting may be reflected by inputting the password to the pachinko machine 100 at the next game.

  In step S821 following step S819, display setting processing of the generated original mode image is executed. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 controls the decorative symbol display device 208 to display the original mode reflected image generated in step S819, and proceeds to step S823.

  In step S823 following step S821, a personal setting clear process is executed. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 executes processing for deleting personal setting information such as personal identification information, original mode specifications, and game history stored in the storage area in the RAM 408, for example, and proceeds to step S825.

  In this example, the personal setting information is erased after displaying the original mode reflected image, but the pachinko machine 100 is configured to be able to erase the personal setting information without displaying the original mode reflected image. May be. For example, the pachinko machine 100 may be configured so that the personal setting information can be erased by the player's operation from the original mode menu screen, and if the password is input again during the original mode setting, it is set before that. The personal setting information may be deleted.

  In step S825 following step S823, the original mode setting flag is set to an off state. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 sets, for example, “0” as the value of the original mode setting flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 to set the flag to an off state, and ends the original mode control process. To do.

  Next, the mission mode control process (step S325) in the first sub control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of the mission mode control process.

  In the mission mode control process, first, an original mode mission control process, which will be described later, is executed (step S901). The original mode mission control process is executed only when the original mode is set and the original mode is set regardless of the lottery result of the special figure variable game.

  In step S903 subsequent to step S901, a special mission control process described later is executed (step S903), and then the mission mode control process ends.

  Next, an original mode mission (hereinafter, the original mode may be abbreviated as “OM”) control process in the mission mode control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the original mode mission control process.

  In the original mode mission control process, first, it is determined whether or not the OM setting flag is in an ON state. For example, when the first sub-control unit 400 reads the value of the OM setting flag from a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 and determines that the value is “1” and the OM mode setting flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1003. If it is determined that the value is “0” and the OM setting flag is in the OFF state, the original mode mission control process is terminated without executing steps S1003 to S1009 described later. In this embodiment, if the OM setting flag is on, step S1003 described later is always executed to determine whether or not the original mode mission has been achieved.

  In step S1003 following step S1001, it is determined whether an OM mission achievement condition is satisfied. As will be described later, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of (in this example, 24 types) missions (for example, over 10,000 acquired balls) are set. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 proceeds to step S1005 when it is determined that any of the missions has been achieved, and does not execute step S1005 described later when it is determined that any of the missions has not been achieved. The process proceeds to step S1007.

  In step S1005 subsequent to step S1003, original mode mission achievement information indicating that the achieved original mode mission has been achieved is stored. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 stores the original mode mission achievement information in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and proceeds to step S1007.

  In step S1007 subsequent to step S1003 or step S1005, it is determined whether or not an execution condition for the OM mission achievement notification effect is satisfied. For example, if the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the execution condition of the OM mission achievement notification effect is satisfied, the first sub-control unit 400 proceeds to step S1009 and determines that the execution condition of the OM mission achievement notification effect is not satisfied, which will be described later. The original mode mission control process is terminated without executing step S1009. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, since the achievement of the OM mission and the notification that the OM mission has been completed may not be performed at the same time, is the execution condition of the OM mission achievement notification effect established in step S1007? Whether or not is determined. In the embodiment described later, a notification effect that the OM mission has been achieved is executed simultaneously with the achievement of the OM mission.

  In step S1009 following step S1007, processing for setting execution of the OM mission achievement notification effect is performed. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the notification effect corresponding to the achieved original mode mission to be executed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, for example, and ends the original mode mission control process. Here, when a plurality of mission achievements are reported together, they may be reported in the order of time series of achievement, or may be notified based on a notification priority order predetermined for each mission. Since game operations (operations related to profits) have a higher priority than mission notifications, game progress operations (for example, bet button presses, medal insertions, start lever operations, etc. for slot machines described later) are performed. In the case of failure, the notification of the mission may be canceled.

  Next, the configuration of the setting operation unit 136 that is provided in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment and is used by a player to input a password, button input in a special mission described later, and the like will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an external configuration of the setting operation unit 136. The setting operation unit 136 of this example includes, for example, a push button type switch that can be pressed by a player, an confirm (OK) button 700, an upper button 702 located above the confirm button 700, and a lower portion of the confirm button 700. A lower button 704 positioned at the right, a right button 706 positioned to the right of the confirm button 700, a left button 708 positioned to the left of the confirm button 700, and a cancel (clear) positioned further to the right of the right button 706. Button 710. The setting operation unit 136 includes an operation unit sensor that detects pressing of each button 700, 702, 704, 706, 708, and 710. The setting operation unit 136 of this example has a unit structure in which each button 700, 702, 704, 706, 708, 710 and an operation unit sensor are integrated. At least one of the buttons 700, 702, 704, 706, 708, and 710 of the setting operation unit 136 functions as a chance button that changes the effect mode of various effect devices 206 (see FIG. 3) by the player's operation. You may come to do.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of transition of screens displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 under the control of the first sub-control unit 400 in the present embodiment. FIG. 14A shows an example of the original mode menu screen. On the original mode menu screen, “member registration”, “password entry”, “QR code issue”, “data clear” and “end” buttons are arranged in this order in the vertical direction. For example, each button is displayed in a predetermined color (for example, white) in the non-selected state, and is displayed in a specific color (for example, gray) different from the predetermined color in the selected state. For example, in the state immediately after the display of the original mode menu screen, as shown in FIG. 14A, the “member registration” button arranged at the top is in the selected state. The buttons in the selected state sequentially change, for example, when the upper button 702 or the lower button 704 of the setting operation unit 136 is pressed. Further, below the “end” button, a help window for displaying an explanatory text about the selected button is arranged. In the help window of the screen shown in Fig. 14 (a), there is an explanation about the "Member Registration" button, "If you are a first-time user, please register as a member. You can register for free!" Yes.

  When the confirm button 700 of the setting operation unit 136 is pressed on the screen shown in FIG. 14A (the “member registration” button is selected), the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 is shown in FIG. Transition to the member registration screen. On the member registration screen, a QR code image, a “to password input” button (selected state) for shifting to a password input screen described later, and a help window are arranged. In the help window, an explanation regarding the QR code “Please read the QR code with a mobile phone and obtain a password from the mobile site” is displayed.

  When the confirm button 700 is pressed on the screen shown in FIG. 14B (the “to password input” button is selected), the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 is changed to the password input screen shown in FIG. Transition. In the password input screen, an input password display window for displaying the password being entered (5 digits) is arranged at the top, and buttons “delete”, “decision”, and “return” are displayed at the lower left of the input password display window. They are arranged vertically from above in this order. In the lower right part of the input password display window (to the right of the “delete”, “decision”, and “return” buttons), there are 5 rows × 10 columns (a total of 50) character selection buttons (50 in total) used for password input. “A” to “Z”, “0” to “9”, “+”, “−”, “#”, “@” buttons) are arranged. A help window is arranged below the “return” button and the character selection button.

  In the input password display window of the screen shown in FIG. 14C, a character string “B4 @ X_” is displayed. Here, “_” in the fifth digit from the left is a cursor indicating a position where a character is input next. In the help window, an explanatory note “Please enter the password obtained from the mobile site” is displayed. On the password input screen, any one of the “delete”, “decision”, “return” buttons or the 50 character selection buttons is in the selected state, and the button in the selected state is the upper button of the setting operation unit 136. When the button 702, the down button 704, the right button 706, or the left button 708 is pressed, the position changes vertically and horizontally. On the screen shown in FIG. 14C, the “K” button is in a selected state. Therefore, when the confirm button 700 of the setting operation unit 136 is pressed in this state, “K” is input in the fifth digit from the left of the input password display window, and the password being input is “B4 @ XK”. .

  When the confirm button 700 is pressed in a state where the “OK” button is selected, the password being input displayed in the input password display window is confirmed as the input password. When it is determined that the confirmed input password is not a regular password, the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 transitions to an error screen shown in FIG. On this error screen, the text message “Password cannot be recognized.” Is displayed. In this example, when a predetermined time elapses after the transition to the error screen, the screen returns to the original mode menu screen shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the input password is a regular password, the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 changes to a recognition success screen shown in FIG. On this recognition success screen, the text message “Password recognition succeeded” is displayed. In this example, when a predetermined time elapses after the transition to the recognition success screen, the screen returns to the original mode menu screen shown in FIG. Further, on the screen shown in FIG. 14C, when the confirm button 700 is pressed while the “return” button is selected, the screen returns to the screen shown in FIG.

  When the lower button 704 is pressed once while the original mode menu screen shown in FIG. 14A is displayed, the “member registration” button becomes non-selected as shown in FIG. The “password input” button located below is selected. In the help window, there is an explanation for the “Enter Password” button that says “You can play from the last continuation. Please prepare the password obtained from the mobile site.” When the enter button 700 is pressed in this state, the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 transitions to a password input screen shown in FIG. The screen transition from the password input screen is as described above.

  When the lower button 704 is pressed while the original mode menu screen shown in FIG. 14F is displayed, the “password input” button is deselected as shown in FIG. The “QR code issuance” button located in is selected. In the help window, an explanation regarding a “QR code issuance” button “Current game record is accessed and stored on mobile site” is displayed. When the confirm button 700 is pressed in this state, the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 transitions to a pre-issue warning screen shown in FIG.

  On the pre-issue warning screen shown in FIG. 14 (h), a text message “The game record of the main body will be deleted. Do you want to issue a QR code and save the game record on the mobile site?” Is displayed. Below the text message, “QR code issue” and “return” buttons are arranged in the horizontal direction. For example, in the state immediately after the pre-issue warning screen is displayed, the “QR code issue” button is selected, and when the right button 706 is pressed, the “return” button located to the right of the “QR code issue” button is selected. It becomes a state. When the confirm button 700 is pressed while the “QR code issuance” button is selected, personal setting information such as game history is deleted from the RAM 408, and the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 is shown in FIG. Transition to the QR code issue screen. On the other hand, when the confirm button 700 is pressed while the “return” button is selected, the screen returns to the screen shown in FIG.

  In the QR code issuance screen shown in FIG. 14 (i), a QR code image including personal setting information, an “end” button, and a help window are arranged. The help window displays an explanatory note “Please read the QR code on your mobile phone and save the game record on the mobile site.” Here, instead of the QR code image, an image representing a one-dimensional barcode including personal setting information or a password (encrypted character string) may be displayed.

  As described above, in this example, the personal setting information in the RAM 408 is deleted when a QR code including the personal setting information is issued. This is because the player who has finished reading the QR code by the mobile phone may leave the seat as it is, and in that case, another player will play a game reflecting the personal setting information of the player. Is to prevent. However, the personal setting information is not erased before the QR code issuance, and after the QR code issuance screen is displayed, the player can return to the game reflecting the personal setting information of the player based on the operation of the player. Also good. When the confirm button 700 is pressed while the “end” button is selected, the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 transitions to a post-issue warning screen shown in FIG.

  On the post-issue warning screen shown in FIG. 14 (j), a text message “The QR code display is terminated. It cannot be displayed again” is displayed. Below the text message, “end” and “return” buttons are arranged in the horizontal direction. For example, in the state immediately after the display of the warning screen after issuance, the “End” button is in the selected state, and when the right button 706 is pressed, the “Return” button located to the right of the “End” button is in the selected state. When the confirm button 700 is pressed while the “end” button is selected, the screen shifts to a predetermined demo screen. On the other hand, when the confirm button 700 is pressed while the “return” button is selected, the screen returns to the QR code issuance screen shown in FIG.

  When the lower button 704 is pressed while the original mode menu screen shown in FIG. 14 (g) is displayed, the “QR code issue” button becomes unselected as shown in FIG. 14 (k). The “DATA CLEAR” button located below is selected. The help window deletes the current game record from the console. Is displayed on the “DATA CLEAR” button. When the confirm button 700 is pressed in this state, the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 transitions to the pre-erase warning screen shown in FIG. 14 (l) when personal setting information is stored in the RAM 408. When the personal setting information is not stored in the RAM 408, the screen shifts to a non-erasable screen shown in FIG.

  On the pre-deletion warning screen shown in Fig. 14 (l), "Delete the game record of the main unit. Select" Return "to save the game record and issue a QR code. "Is displayed. Below the text message, “DATA CLEAR” and “RETURN” buttons are arranged in the horizontal direction. For example, the “DATA CLEAR” button is selected immediately after the pre-erase warning screen is displayed, and when the right button 706 is pressed, the “RETURN” button located to the right of the “DATA CLEAR” button is selected. Become. When the confirm button 700 is pressed while the “DATA CLEAR” button is selected, the personal setting information is deleted from the RAM 408, and the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 is changed to the data deletion completion screen shown in FIG. Transition. On the other hand, when the confirm button 700 is pressed while the “return” button is selected, the screen returns to the screen shown in FIG.

  On the data erasure completion screen shown in FIG. 14 (m), a text message “The game record of the main body has been erased.” Is displayed. When a predetermined time elapses after the transition to the data erasure completion screen, the transition to the predetermined demo screen is made.

  On the non-erasable screen shown in FIG. 14 (n), a text message “There is no game record because no password has been entered.” Is displayed, informing that there is no personal setting information to be erased. When a predetermined time elapses after the transition to the non-erasable screen, the screen transitions to a predetermined demo screen.

  When the lower button 704 is pressed while the original mode menu screen shown in FIG. 14 (k) is displayed, the “DATA CLEAR” button becomes non-selected as shown in FIG. The “End” button located at is selected. In the help window, an explanation regarding the “Finish” button “Return to normal game screen” is displayed. When the confirm button 700 is pressed in this state, the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 transitions to a predetermined demo screen. When the down button 704 is pressed while the screen shown in FIG. 14 (o) is displayed, the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 returns to the screen shown in FIG. 14 (a).

  Here, the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 includes settings for the original mode as shown in FIGS. 14A to 14O (member registration, password input, QR code issuance, data clear, etc.) ) Even when the screen for performing the game is being displayed, the display of the effects related to the game is given priority. For example, in the case of the pachinko machine 100, when a winning is made to the special figure 1 starting port 230 or the special figure 2 starting port 232 during the display of the screen shown in FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (o) (for example, When the symbol variation start command is received from the main control unit 300), the screen is switched to the normal effect display screen regardless of whether the setting or the like is completed. Also, for example, in the case of a slot machine (see FIG. 30) described later, pressing of a bet button or insertion of a medal into a medal slot is detected while the screens shown in FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (o) are displayed. In this case, the screen is switched to the normal effect display screen regardless of whether the setting or the like is completed.

  Here, when the change start condition is satisfied during password input or QR code display, and it is necessary to interrupt the screen display for setting the original mode, the password being input and the QR being displayed are displayed. The code may be stored, and when the original mode menu is called next time (for example, a plurality of variations or a big hit game may be straddled), the screen at the time of interruption may be returned to be able to continue. However, since the original mode is completed at the time of displaying the QR code, even if the mission achievement condition is satisfied while the QR code is displayed, the same QR code at the next display is displayed.

  In this example, the QR code is issued by the player's operation. However, the QR code that reflects the game result is generated at any time, and even if there is no player's operation, according to the arrival of a predetermined opportunity, etc. The QR code may be displayed. For example, there are always display in a predetermined area of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, display in a predetermined round of big hit, display at an end interval, display at mission completion (update timing of personal setting information), and the like.

  FIG. 15A illustrates a password. As shown in FIG. 15A, the password in this example is composed of a five-digit character string (“GI ¥ LS” in the example in the figure). In this example, the legitimate password includes personal setting information such as personal identification information, original mode specifications (for example, images, sound, effects, current level, etc.), game history, and the like. Note that only personal identification information may be stored in the password, and the original mode specification or the like may be stored in association with the personal identification information on the game machine side. However, by including information such as personal identification information, original mode specifications, game history, etc. in the password as in this example, it is possible to change from one game machine to another game machine (another game machine in the same game shop, another game shop). Game machines in the original mode under the same conditions, even if the player moves to another game machine (including other game machines and other game machines).

  FIG. 15B illustrates the QR code. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 uses personal setting information such as personal identification information, original mode specifications, game history, store identification information, and game table specific information (total number of rotations since installation, operating status) , Error count, etc.), based on various information such as the time from game start (password input) to game end (QR code issuance) etc. A URL including the host name of is generated. Then, based on the URL information, a QR code image 800 is generated and displayed on the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. On the other hand, when a cellular phone (not shown) possessed by the player captures the QR code image 800 and reads the QR code by the player's operation, the read QR code is converted into URL information and displayed on the display unit. . When the displayed URL is accessed from the mobile phone by the player's operation, the URL is decoded on the web server side, and various data included in the URL are accumulated. On the web server side, a web page describing a predetermined password is generated based on the URL. Thereby, the web page in which the predetermined password is described is displayed on the display unit of the mobile phone.

  In general, QR codes have a larger amount of information that can be included compared to one-dimensional barcodes and passwords (encrypted character strings). Therefore, in addition to the original mode personal setting information, Can be included. This makes it possible to collect information, monitor abnormalities, etc. via the player's mobile phone. For example, in the case of a password, the amount of information that can be included depends on the product of the number of digits of the password and the number of types of characters used. Therefore, when a password is used, the number of characters increases as the amount of information increases, which may cause a problem that the player cannot remember or write down. However, using a QR code reduces the burden on the player. be able to.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of a mission list set in the pachinko machine 100. As shown in FIG. 16, “mission name”, “achievement condition”, “achievement difficulty”, and “original mode point” are associated with each mission. “Achievement conditions” indicate the conditions to be achieved in each mission. The “achievement difficulty level” indicates the difficulty level for accomplishing each mission, and is set individually for each game machine (in this example, for each game machine A and game machine B). Details of the “achievement difficulty level” will be described later. “Original mode points” indicate the number of points that a player earns when completing a mission. For example, a higher original mode point is set for a mission that is difficult to achieve. The original mode points can be used in common among a plurality of models, and the points acquired on the gaming table A can be used on the gaming table B as they are.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the mission name, achievement conditions and original mode points to be acquired for missions are “number of acquired balls 01”, “30000 OVER”, “10”, and mission 2 “acquired” “Number of balls 02”, “10000 departures OVER”, “7”, mission 3 is “number of consecutive resorts 01”, “10 consecutive resorts”, “7”, mission 4 is “number of consecutive resorts 02”, “ “5 consecutive villas”, “5”, mission 5 “cumulative jackpot count 01”, “cumulative jackpot count 100 times OVER”, “7”, mission 6 “cumulative jackpot count 02”, “cumulative jackpot count” 50 times OVER ”,“ 5 ”, mission 7 is“ cumulative game count 01 ”,“ 30,000 games OVER ”,“ 5 ”, mission 8 is“ cumulative game count 02 ”,“ 10,000 games OV ” “R”, “5”, mission 9 “1 game renso”, “big hit at the first turn after the big hit”, “7”, mission 10 “Hamari 01”, “big hit 2000 game” , “10”, Mission 11 is “Hamari 02”, “Big hit 1000 games”, “7”, Mission 12 is “Error 01”, “Ball removal error notification for 180 seconds or more”, “2” Yes, mission 13 is “error 02”, “movable accessory malfunction error occurred”, “5”, mission 14 is “housing operation 01”, “pressing the setting operation section more than 100 times with button stroke effect”, “5”, mission 15 is “casing operation 02”, “setting operation unit is pressed in a timely manner with a fluency effect”, “2”, mission 16 is “housing operation 03”, “100 times on demo screen” Setting operation “Press”, “2”, Mission 17 is “Premier effect 01”, “Yatsushiro Shogun full rotation effect generation”, “10”, Mission 18 is “Premier effect 02”, “Slot Yoshimune full rotation effect generation” , “10”, Mission 19 is “Episode Production”, “Big Princess Occurrence Opportunity” is set in “Princess”, “5”, Mission 20 is set to “Optional Selection 01”, “「 ” "3000 games" and "2" in the state of being played, mission 21 is "optional game 02", "3000 games in the state of setting" princess "" and "2", and mission 22 is "optional game 03" ”,“ Win 3 or more times with “Deca Taro” in Battle Mode ”,“ 5 ”, Mission 23“ Optional Choice 04 ”,“ Win 3 or more times with “Sasuke” in Battle Mode ”,“ 5 ” And mission 24 is “arbitrary selection system 05”, “win 3 times or more in“ Suta ”in battle mode”, “5”. By setting the maximum number of missions (24 in this example) to multiple models in common, the mission achievement status is updated when the password issued on one model is entered on the other model. It may be easy to do.

  In this example, the “achievement difficulty” is set to 5 levels, “S” indicates that the mission achievement is set to 100,000 games and the mission achievement is very difficult, and “A” is “B” indicates that the mission achievement is set to 10,000 games and the mission achievement is difficult, and “B” indicates that the mission achievement is set to 3000 games and the mission achievement is relatively easy. “C” indicates that the mission can be achieved immediately and indicates that the mission can be accomplished very easily, and “−” indicates that the mission cannot be achieved.

  FIG. 16 shows the achievement difficulty levels for the two gaming tables A and B, and the “achievement difficulty levels” are set differently for the gaming table A and the gaming table B. For example, in all the missions, if the achievement difficulty level of the game table B is set higher than the achievement difficulty level of the game table A, the player may concentrate only on the game table A set with a low achievement difficulty level. . For this reason, game table A is less difficult to achieve than game table B for certain missions, and game table A is more difficult to achieve than game table B for other missions. It is preferable that the difficulty level be set in a well-balanced manner throughout the entire game table.

  The mission achievement difficulty level of a game machine installed later in the game store may be set higher than the mission achievement difficulty level of an already installed game machine. An already installed gaming table can easily achieve a mission, so that a player will play a game on the gaming table, and the operating rate tends to decrease after a predetermined period of time since the game is installed in the gaming store. The operating rate of the game machine may be maintained or improved. In addition, there is a case where a game machine that is already installed can easily achieve the mission, so the original game mode point is acquired on the game machine and the acquired original game mode point is transferred to the game machine installed later. By using it, it may be possible to unlock the custom of the original mode due to mission achievement immediately after the installation of the game machine installed after that.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 16, the achievement difficulty level of the gaming table A and the achievement difficulty level of the gaming table B are “A” and “S” in the mission 1, and “B”, “ “A”, “A”, “B” in mission 3, “B”, “C” in mission 4, “A”, “B” in mission 5, “B” in mission 6 , “B”, “B” and “B” in Mission 7, “B” and “B” in Mission 8, “A” and “B” in Mission 9, and “B” in Mission 10 “A”, “S”, “B”, “A” in mission 11, “C”, “C” in mission 12, “B”, “B” in mission 13, mission 14 In “B” and “B”, in mission 15, “C” and “C”. The mission 16 is “C” and “C”, the mission 17 is “S” and “A”, the mission 18 is “S” and “A”, and the mission 19 is “−” and “B”. "C" and "C" in mission 20, "C" and "C" in mission 21, "B" and "-" in mission 22, "B" and "-" in mission 23 -", And in mission 24," B ","-".

  For example, if the number of balls that can be acquired in one big hit is set to be smaller than the gaming table A in the gaming table B, the number of balls that are acquired even if the same number of big hits as the gaming table A is executed 16, the achievement difficulty level in mission 1 and mission 2 related to the number of acquired balls is higher than that of game machine A as shown in FIG. 16. Further, for example, the game table B is easier to play than the game table A when the denominator of the lottery probability is set smaller than the game table A. The difficulty level is lower than that of the gaming table A. Also, for example, the degree of difficulty in achieving missions 7 and 8 that do not depend on the probability determined for the game stand such as the total number of revolutions is affected by the board configuration such as gauge configuration, stage performance, and nail adjustment. It is almost the same on the game machine. In the present embodiment, the gaming table A and the gaming table B have substantially the same hardware elements of the board configuration, and the achievement difficulty level is set to be the same. The achievement difficulty level of the gaming table A in the missions 7 and 8 and the achievement difficulty level of the gaming table B can be made different by changing a predetermined setting of software, for example. In addition, for example, a mission that depends on game characteristics or the like, such as the mission 19 related to the episode effect, may not be able to be achieved on one game machine (game machine A in this example). When the mission 19 that cannot be achieved with the game machine A is achieved with the game machine B, it is configured to give a privilege (production using a rarer image or the like) that is better than the privilege given when other missions are achieved. The gaming table B can give the player a sense of accomplishment of the mission that is difficult to achieve and a satisfaction of being able to see a rare value image, and there is a synergistic effect of the sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. There is a case.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of the original mode specification set in the pachinko machine 100. As shown in FIG. 17, the specification 1 is “character appearance custom”, ““ 兜 ”for the system, custom name, custom content, appearance condition when the original mode is set, and appearance condition when the original mode is not set. "Attachment", "Attach a spear image to the character image", "Start original mode setting", "Can be set with big hit", and specifications 2 are "Character appearance custom", "" Eye band "wearing", "Character image "Attached eyepatch image", "Mission 6 accomplished", "Can be set with 5 or more consecutive resorts", and specification 3 is "Character appearance custom", "Sword attached", "Sword image in character image ”,“ Mission 4 achieved ”,“ Can be set with 10 or more consecutive resorts ”, and specification 4 is“ Character appearance custom ”,“ Character “Princess” "Change to character image", "Change character image to princess image", "Mission 1 accomplished", "-(cannot be set)", specification 5 is "sound custom", "system voice" Yoshimune "," system voice " Is changed to Yoshimune "," Mission 8 accomplished ","-", and specification 6 is" Sound Custom "," System voice "爺", "Change system voice to 爺", "Mission 8 accomplished" , “−”, Specification 7 is “sound custom”, “system voice“ princess ””, “change system voice to princess”, “mission 8 achieved”, “−”, specification 8 is “sound” “Custom”, “System Voice“ Bancho ””, “Change System Voice to Bancho”, “All Mission Achieved”, “−”, and Specifications 9 are “Lamp Lighting Pattern Custom”, “Lamp All Reversal”, “ Lamp lighting pattern ”Fully invert”, “Original mode setting start”, “−”, and specification 10 is “Lamp lighting pattern custom”, “Lamp data change”, “Lamp lighting pattern is changed to B”, “Original mode setting” "Start", "-", and specifications 11 are "object action data custom", "shutter action data change", "move shutter by special shutter action data", "original mode setting start", "-" , Specification 12 is “actual action data custom”, “modification action data change”, “moves an accessory by special action data”, “original mode setting start”, “−”, and specification 13 is “movie custom” ”,“ May have been there ”playback,“ Change the movie that was a big hit to “May have been there” ”,“ Original mode set after July 7th ” ”Can be set from August 8”, specification 14 is “movie custom”, “playing“ Imasonotokidake ””, “changes the movie that is a big hit to“ Imasonotokidake ””, “after October 10” "Original mode setting", "can be set from December 12", specification 15 is "movie custom", "" live-action "playback", "change the movie in the big hit to" live-action "", "big hit start "Can be set by successful hidden command input before", "Can be set after" live-action "movie playback during big hit", specification 16 is "Battle Mode Custom", "VS" Deca Taro "", "Battle Mode The opponent is fixed to Deca Taro, “Mission 22 accomplished”, “Battle mode“ Deca Taro ”won 5 times or more”, specification 17 is “Battle mode custom”, “VS“ Sasuke ”, "Fix the opponent in Sasuke in Battle Mode", "Mission 23 Achieved", "Victory" Sasuke "more than 5 times in Battle Mode", specification 18 is "Battle Mode Custom", "VS" Sora "" , "Fix an opponent in battle mode to Sota", "Mission 24 accomplished", "Win 5 times or more in" Suta "in battle mode", specification 19 is "decorative pattern custom", "former Yoshimune "System decoration design", "Change the decoration design to the image of the former Yoshimune", "Original mode point" 10 or more "," Yatsushiro Shogun full rotation production occurs ", specification 20 is" Decorative design custom "," Bancho system "Decoration design", "Change decoration design to Bancho image", "Original mode point" 50 or more "", "-", and specifications 21 are "decoration design custom", "hihoden decoration design", "decoration" Hidden biography ”,“ Original mode point “100 or more” ”,“ − ”, and specifications 22 are“ special image display custom ”,“ standby image gift ”,“ display QR code for standby image gift ”,“ mission ” 9 achievement ","-", and specifications 23 are" special image display custom "," standby image gift "," display QR code for standby image gift "," mission 17 achievement ","-", Specifications 24 are “special image display custom”, “standby image gift”, “display QR code for standby image gift”, “achieve mission 18”, and “−”.

  Custom of the original mode specification may be performed on the gaming machine in which the original mode is set, or the original mode specification is customized on the server, and a password based on the custom result is issued and reflected on the gaming machine. Good. The specifications of the original mode may be different for each game machine.

  Regarding the appearance conditions of the specifications 19 to 21, even if the gaming machine is not the original mode point earned on the gaming machine, the custom mode is selected if the points already earned on other gaming machines reach the number of points of the appearing condition. It has come to be lifted. Conversely, a gaming machine is set so that it does not reach the necessary points even if all the points that can be obtained with one gaming machine are obtained, and it is necessary to complete the mission with multiple gaming machines and earn points. It may be set as follows. Thereby, the synergistic effect in the some model which can acquire a point can be aimed at.

  Regarding the custom contents of the specifications 22 to 24, an image may be displayed as it is on the server side, and if it is a game machine, a special (high rare value) image may be displayed as it is instead of a QR code.

  The process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S1101 in FIG. 10A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S1101. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S1103 following step S1101, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S1105. . In step S1105, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S1107 following step S1105, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S1109 after step S1107, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S1107, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to the command from the ROM 506 is performed, and when update of the effect data is necessary, effect data update processing is performed.

  In step S1111 following step S1109, lamp control processing is performed. For example, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520.

  In step S1113 following step S1111, a movable body control process is performed. For example, when there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the effect movable body 224, this command is output to the drive circuit 516. Thereafter, the process returns to step S1103.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S1201 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub-control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and a timer interrupt process is performed in response to this timer interrupt. Execute in the cycle. In step S1301 of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S1103 in the second sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S1103, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S1303 following step S1301, an effect random number update process or the like is performed.

  Next, the special mission control process of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the pachinko machine 100 according to Example 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the special mission control process in the mission control process of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment and later-described embodiments 2 and 3, the first sub-control unit 400 controls the RAM 408 and the like by the CPU 404 to execute a special mission control process. The special mission control process in this embodiment is completed during 10 special figure variable games after the start of the special mission. In the present embodiment, for example, a special mission achievement condition is to execute a notice effect using a princess in the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 during the ten special figure variation games. The special mission control process is executed only when execution of the mission effect is determined by the effect lottery. A plurality of special missions may be determined in advance, and the special missions may be executed by switching the plurality of special missions by lottery or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the special mission control process in the present embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the special mission start flag is in an ON state (step S1401). For example, the first sub-control unit 400 reads the value of the special mission start flag from a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and determines that the special mission start flag is on if the value is “1”, for example. The process proceeds to S1403, and if the value is “0”, for example, it is determined that the flag is not on, and the process proceeds to Step S1411 without executing Steps S1403 to S1409 described below.

  In step S1403 following step S1401, the special mission start flag is set to an off state. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 stores “0” as the value of the special mission start flag in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 to turn off the special mission start flag, and proceeds to step S1405.

  In step S1405 following step S1403, the special mission execution flag is set to the on state. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 turns on the special mission execution flag by storing, for example, “1” as the value of the special mission execution flag in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and proceeds to step S1407. The pachinko machine 100 shifts the control state of the special mission from non-execution to execution by setting the special mission execution flag to the on state.

  In step S1407 following step S1405, the number of fluctuations of the special figure variable game in which the special mission is executed is set. In this embodiment, for example, by setting “10” as the initial value of the special mission execution counter, the special mission is executed over 10 special figure variable games. The special mission execution counter is decremented by 1 every time the special figure variable game is finished (details will be described later). For example, the first sub-control unit 400 stores 10 as the value of the special mission execution counter in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and proceeds to step S1409.

  In step S1409 subsequent to step S1407, execution of the notification effect of the special mission achievement condition is set. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the special mission achievement condition notification effect for notifying the achievement condition corresponding to the special mission to be executed to an executable state, and proceeds to step S1411. The first sub-control unit 400 has a probability of determining whether the special mission achievement condition is satisfied before the probability that the special mission achievement condition is satisfied is higher than 0%, that is, whether or not the special mission is achieved. Is controlled so as to notify the special mission achievement condition at the stage of 0%. By executing step S1409, the pachinko machine 100 notifies the player of the start of the special mission and the achievement conditions of the special mission, for example, via the decorative symbol display device 208.

  In step S1411 following step S1401 or step S1409, it is determined whether or not the special mission execution flag is on. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 reads the value of the special mission execution flag from the RAM 408, and if it is determined that the value is “1” and the special mission execution flag is on, the process proceeds to step S1413. Is “0” and if it is determined that the flag is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step S1437 without executing steps S1413 to S1435 described later.

  In step S1413 subsequent to step S1411, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 or special figure 2 variable game is started. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the special figure 1 or special figure 2 variable game is started when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 variable game transmitted from the main control unit 300 is received. If the command is not received, it is determined that the special figure 1 or special figure 2 variable game is not started, and the process proceeds to step S1421 without executing steps S1415 to S1419 described later. The determination target in step S1413 is not limited to whether or not the special figure 1 or special figure 2 variable game is started. For example, when the big hit is determined in advance as a result of the prefetching, or in the predetermined period such as when the big hit game starts. As long as it is possible to determine in advance that it is certain that the special mission will be achieved.

  In step S1415 subsequent to step S1413, information on the special figure variable game determined to be started in step S1413 is acquired. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 acquires, for example, a current gaming state, a lottery result (result of determination of success / failure), an effect mode, and the like as the information, and stores this information in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408. The process proceeds to step S1417.

  In step S1417 following step S1415, it is determined whether or not the special mission achievement condition notified in step S1409 is satisfied during the special figure variable game determined to be started in step S1413. For example, if it is determined that the special mission achievement condition is satisfied, the first sub-control unit 400 proceeds to step S1419. If it is determined that the special mission achievement condition is not satisfied, the first sub control unit 400 proceeds to step S1421 without executing step S1419 described later.

  In step S1419 following step S1417, special mission achievement information indicating that the special mission achievement condition has been established is stored. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 stores the special mission achievement information by setting the value of the special mission achievement information flag provided in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 to “1”, and proceeds to step S1421. Thereby, the pachinko machine 100 is set to a state where the special mission achievement condition has already been established. If no special mission achievement information is stored, the value of the special mission achievement information flag is set to “0”, for example.

  In step S1421 following step S1413, S1417, or S1419, it is determined whether or not a special mission achievement condition is satisfied. The special mission achievement condition in step S1421 is a special figure variable game other than the special figure variable game (for example, a special figure variable game already changing) in addition to the special figure variable game determined to start in step S1413. It is determined whether or not the special mission achievement condition is satisfied. For example, if the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the special mission achievement condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1423. If the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the condition is not satisfied, the first sub-control unit 400 performs step S1429 without executing steps S1423 to S1427 described later. Migrate to

  In step S1423 following step S1421, execution of a notification effect for notifying that the special mission has been achieved is set. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the achievement notification effect corresponding to the achieved special mission to an executable state, and proceeds to step S1425.

  In step S1425 following step S1423, the special mission execution flag is set to an off state. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 stores “0” as the value of the special mission execution flag in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, thereby turning off the special mission execution flag, and proceeds to step S1427. The pachinko machine 100 shifts from executing the special mission to not executing by setting the special mission execution flag to the off state.

  In step S1427 following step S1425, the special mission end flag is set to the on state. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 stores “0” as the value of the special mission end flag in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 to turn off the special mission end flag, and proceeds to step S <b> 1429.

  In step S1429 following step S1421 or step S1427, the value of the special mission execution counter is decremented by one. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 decrements the counter value of the special mission execution counter by 1 and stores it in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 provided with the original special mission execution counter, and proceeds to step S1431.

  In step S1431 following step S1429, it is determined whether or not the value of the special mission execution counter is “0”. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 reads the counter value of the counter from a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and if it is determined that the counter value is 0, the process proceeds to step S1433. The process moves to step S1437 without executing S1435.

  In step S1433 following step S1431, the special mission execution flag is set to an off state. For example, the first sub control unit 400 stores “0” as the value of the special mission execution flag in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 to turn off the special mission execution flag, and proceeds to step S1435. When the special mission execution counter is 0, the execution period of the special mission has ended. In this embodiment, the special mission execution flag is turned off regardless of whether or not the special mission has been achieved. It is set to the state. If the special mission execution flag has already been set to the OFF state in step S1425, the pachinko machine 100 may be configured not to execute the process of step S1433, or the value of the execution flag may be set. It may be configured to overwrite.

  In step S1435 following step S1433, the special mission end flag is set to the on state. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 stores “0” as the value of the special mission end flag in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, thereby turning off the special mission end flag and proceeds to step S1437. Note that if the special mission end flag is already set in the on state in step S1427, the pachinko machine 100 may be configured not to execute the process of step S1435, and the value of the execution flag may be set. It may be configured to overwrite.

  In step S1437 subsequent to step S1411, step S1431, or step S1435, it is determined whether or not the special mission end flag is on. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 reads the value of the special mission end flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 and determines that the value is “1” and the special mission end flag is on. The process proceeds to step S1439, and if the value is “0” and it is determined that the flag is not on, the special mission control process is terminated without executing steps S1439 to S1443 described later.

  In step S1439 following step S1437, the value of the special mission execution counter is set to zero. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 stores “0” as the value of the special mission execution counter in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and proceeds to step S1441.

  In step S1441 following step S1439, execution of the special mission end effect is set. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 sets a state in which the special mission end effect can be executed, and proceeds to step S1443. When the special mission is completed based on the achievement of the special mission, the special mission end effect may not be performed.

  In step S1443 following step S1441, the special mission end flag is set to an off state. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 stores “0” as the value of the special mission end flag in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, thereby turning off the special mission end flag and ending the special mission control process.

  Next, before explaining the special mission effect in the special figure variable game of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the special mission effect in the special figure variable game of the conventional pachinko machine will be described. The special mission effect of the conventional pachinko machine is executed based on a special mission control process substantially similar to the special mission control process of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment shown in FIG. When the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment determines that the special figure variable game is started (Yes in step S1413 of the special mission control process shown in FIG. 19), the special mission achievement information is displayed before the special figure variable game starts changing. The conventional pachinko machine, for example, does not store the special mission achievement information when it is determined that the special figure variable game starts, for example (steps S1417 and S1419). When it is determined that the special mission achievement condition is actually established, special mission achievement information is stored. That is, in the special mission control process of the conventional pachinko machine, steps S1417 and S1419 in the special mission control process of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment are not present, and the special mission achievement condition is established in step S1421, and the special mission achievement notification effect is produced. After the execution is set (step S1423), the special mission achievement information is stored. Since the special mission control process of the conventional pachinko machine is almost the same as the special mission control process of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, hereinafter, the special mission in the special variation game of the conventional pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIG. The production will be described.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of a special mission effect in a special figure variable game of a conventional pachinko machine. FIGS. 20 (a) to 20 (k) show the display state and the like of the decorative symbol display device 908 in the special figure changing game in the conventional pachinko machine in time series from the top to the bottom of the figure. 20 (a) to 20 (k), the decorative symbol display device 908, the special figure 1 holding lamp 918 indicating the holding state of the special figure 1 variable game, and the special figure 1 for displaying the special figure 1 variable game are displayed. A display device 912 is shown. 20 (a) to 20 (k), a decorative symbol display device 908 is shown at the center, a special symbol 1 holding lamp 918 is shown at the lower left of the decorative symbol display device 908, and a special symbol is shown below it. One display device 912 is shown. The decorative symbol display device 908, the special symbol 1 holding lamp 918, and the special symbol 1 display device 912 are respectively the decorative symbol display device 208, the special symbol 1 holding lamp 218, and the special symbol 1 display of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. Since the operation and function similar to those of the device 212 are exhibited, the description thereof is omitted.

  Further, the special figure 1 hold lamp 918 is composed of four LEDs so that a maximum of four hold states of the special figure 1 variable game can be displayed. The four LEDs of the special figure 1 holding lamp 918 correspond to the special figure 1 variable game with the early holding order in order from the left to the right in the figure. The special figure 1 hold lamp 918 is configured to turn on, for example, red LEDs corresponding to the number of the special figure 1 variable games in order from the left of the four LEDs, and turn off the others. In the figure, the state where the special figure 1 variable game is held is indicated by a black circle, and the state where the special game is not held is indicated by a white circle.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, the special figure 1 display device 912 executes the special figure 1 variable game, and the decorative symbol display device 908 has a left symbol display area 908a, a middle symbol display area 908b, and a right symbol display area 908c. In each of these areas, a decorative symbol variation display is performed in which the decorative symbols are sequentially rotated in the direction indicated by the downward arrow in the drawing. At this time, the three LEDs of the special figure 1 holding lamp 918 emit red light, and three special figure 1 variable games are held.

  When the special mission execution condition is satisfied and the special mission start flag is turned on while the special figure 1 variable game is being executed (Yes in step S1401 of the special mission control process), the conventional pachinko machine The mission start flag is turned off (step S1403), the special mission execution flag is turned on (step S1405), and the initial value of the special mission execution counter is set to 10 (step S1407). Is set to execute (step S1409). Thus, following the image representing the characters “Mission Start!” In the shaded frame shown in FIG. 20A, “10” appears on the left side in the rectangular frame shown in FIG. 20B. By displaying in the effect display area 908d of the decorative symbol display device 908, an image representing the characters "Place a princess within a turn!" And a princess with a fan in the right frame of the frame is displayed. A notification effect of the mission achievement condition is executed (step S1409). In this example, since “10” is set as the initial value of the special mission execution counter, the player is required to issue a princess notice while the special figure variable game is executed ten times as a special mission achievement condition. The

  In the conventional pachinko machine, the special mission execution flag is on (Yes in step S1411), the special figure 1 variable game has already started (No in step S1413), and the special mission achievement condition is not satisfied. (No in step S1421), the value of the special mission execution counter is decremented by 1 to 9 (step S1429), the value of the special mission execution counter is 9 and not 0 (No in step S1431), and the special mission end flag Is not on (No in step S1437), and the special mission control process is terminated. Also, for example, after the special mission control process is finished, the special figure 1 variable game is finished after a lapse of a predetermined period, and the special figure I is stopped on the special figure 1 display device 912 as shown in FIG. In the left middle right symbol display area 908a, 908b, 908c, “decoration 9-decoration 3—decoration 7” is stopped and displayed to notify that the special figure 1 variable game is out of play.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (c), the conventional pachinko machine starts the special figure 1 variable game after the lapse of a predetermined period after the special figure I is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 912. One display device 912 is controlled. At this time, since the number of reserved special figure 1 is decreased by 1, the pachinko machine erases the data of the special figure 1 random value stored first. As a result, the third LED from the left of the special figure 1 holding lamp 918 is turned off.

  In addition, the pachinko machine synchronizes with this and sends information such as the start of the special figure 1 variable game, the determination result of the special figure 1 and the hold number of the special figure 1 variable game to the sub-control unit that controls the decorative symbol display device 908 from the main control unit. Send a command containing As a result, as shown in FIG. 20 (c), the decorative symbols are sequentially rotated and moved in the directions indicated by the downward arrows in the drawing in each of the left middle right symbol display regions 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 908. The decorative symbol variation display is started.

  Further, the pachinko machine performs the special mission control process before starting the decorative symbol variation display, the special mission start flag is not in the on state (No in step S1401), and the special mission execution flag is in the on state (step (Yes in S1411), it is determined that the special figure 1 variable game is started (Yes in step S1413), and information such as a determination result (out in this example) regarding the special figure 1 variable game starting in FIG. Acquired (step S1415), the special mission achievement condition is not satisfied during the special figure 1 variable game that starts because the special figure 1 variable game is out of place (No in step S1421), and the value of the special mission execution counter is set to 1. The value is subtracted to 8 (step S1429), and the value of the special mission execution counter is 8 and not 0 (step No 1431), to determine special mission completion flag is not ON state (No in step S1437), and ends the special mission control process.

  Based on the fact that the special mission execution flag is on and the value of the special mission execution counter is 9 at the start of fluctuation, the pachinko machine has two side-by-side arrangements as shown in FIG. In the rectangular frame, an image representing the characters “Place a princess!” In the left frame and the characters “9 remaining rotations” in the right frame is displayed in the effect display area 908d of the decorative symbol display device 908. By doing so, the notification effect of the special mission achievement condition is executed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 20 (c), the pachinko machine expects a princess to appear in the effect display area 908d of the decorative symbol display device 908 and on the lower right side of the notification effect of the special mission achievement condition. The special mission notification effect is executed with the image of “Gosogoso” and the image of Yoshimune who expects the appearance of the princess with a fan on the left. The notification effect during the execution of the special mission is performed by the notification effect of the special mission and the notification effect of the special mission achievement condition.

  The pachinko machine repeatedly executes the special mission control process every predetermined period within the execution period of the special figure 1 variable game. For example, in any special mission control process, the special mission achievement condition is not satisfied, and thereafter, FIG. As shown in d), on the basis of the fact that the result of determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable game is successful, it is within the effect display area 908d of the decorative symbol display device 908 and below the notification effect of the special mission achievement condition. , A special mission failure notification that the special mission has not been achieved by an image showing the unscrupulous merchant Echigoya with a question mark above the head and Yoshimune of the face disappointed without the princess appearing on the left Perform the production. Further, the pachinko machine stops and displays the special figure I on the special figure 1 display device 912, stops and displays "decoration 1-decoration 5-decoration 2" in the left middle right symbol display areas 908a, 908b and 908c. Notify that the special figure 1 variable game is out of play.

  In addition, the pachinko machine, as shown in FIG. 20 (e), starts the special figure 1 variable game after the lapse of a predetermined period after the special figure I is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 912. One display device 912 is controlled. At this time, since the number of reserved special figure 1 is decreased by 1, the pachinko machine erases the data of the special figure 1 random value stored first. As a result, the second LED from the left of the special figure 1 holding lamp 918 is turned off.

  In addition, the pachinko machine synchronizes with this and sends information such as the start of the special figure 1 variable game, the determination result of the special figure 1 and the hold number of the special figure 1 variable game to the sub-control unit that controls the decorative symbol display device 908 from the main control unit. Send a command containing As a result, as shown in FIG. 20 (e), the decorative symbols are sequentially rotated and moved in the directions indicated by the downward arrows in the drawing in each of the left middle right symbol display regions 908a to 908c of the decorative symbol display device 908. The decorative symbol variation display is started.

  Further, the pachinko machine performs the special mission control process before starting the decorative symbol variation display, the special mission start flag is not in the on state (No in step S1401), and the special mission execution flag is in the on state (step (Yes in S1411), it is determined that the special figure 1 variable game is started (Yes in step S1413), and information such as the determination result (special hit in this example) regarding the special figure 1 variable game starting in FIG. Is acquired (step S1415), the special mission achievement condition is established during the special figure 1 variable game that starts with the special figure 1 variable game being a big hit (Yes in step S1421), and execution of the special mission achievement notification effect is set. (Step S1423), then the special mission achievement information is stored and the special mission execution flag is turned off. (Step S1425), the special mission end flag is turned on (Step S1427), the value of the special mission execution counter is decremented by 1 to 7 (Step S1429), and the value of the special mission execution counter is 7 and 0. (No in step S1431), the special mission end flag is on (Yes in step S1437), the value of the special mission execution counter is set to 0 (step S1439), and execution of the special mission end effect is set (step S1441). ), The special mission end flag is turned off (step S1443), and the special mission control process is ended.

  Based on the fact that the special mission execution flag is on and the value of the special mission execution counter is 8 at the start of the fluctuation, the pachinko machine, as shown in FIG. A special mission is displayed by displaying in the effect display area 908d of the decorative symbol display device 908 an image representing the characters "Place a princess!" In the left frame and the characters "remaining 8 rotations" in the right frame. The notification effect of the achievement condition is executed. In addition, the pachinko machine expects a princess to appear in the effect display area 908d of the decorative symbol display device 908 as shown in FIG. The special mission notification effect is executed with the image of “Gosogoso” and the image of Yoshimune who expects the appearance of the princess with a fan on the left.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (f), the pachinko machine has a special mission within the effect display area 908d of the decorative symbol display device 908 based on the success / failure determination result of the special figure 1 variable game. The special mission notification effect is continued with images representing the princess appearing from the lower right side of the notification effect achievement condition and Yoshimune who noticed that the princess appeared on the left. In addition, the special figure 1 variable game is continued in each of the special figure 1 display device 912 and the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c over the period during which the special mission is informed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (g), the pachinko machine has a smile saying “Large chance” in the effect display area 908d of the decorative symbol display device 908 and below the notification effect of the special mission achievement condition. We will continue to broadcast the special mission with the image of the princess who speaks and Yoshimune with a big mouth on his left. In addition, the special figure 1 variable game is continued in each of the special figure 1 display device 912 and the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c over the period during which the special mission is informed.

  Further, the pachinko machine is based on the fact that the execution of the special mission end effect is set, and within the effect display area 908d of the decorative symbol display device 908, as shown in FIG. An effect of notifying that the special mission has been achieved is executed by an image in which the characters “Mission accomplished!” Are displayed in a frame with a shaded notch displayed so as to cover up the image of. In addition, the special figure 1 variable game is continued in each of the special figure 1 display device 912 and the left middle right symbol display areas 208a to 208c over the period during which the special mission is informed.

  Conventional pachinko machines update the information indicating that the special mission has been achieved, such as when the special mission is actually achieved or when the special figure variable game after the mission is completed. In other words, the conventional pachinko machine has a special mission notification effect to notify that a special mission has been achieved (in this example, for example, an image of a princess who smiles with a smile saying “Large chance” shown in FIG. Is displayed (after the process of step S1417), special mission achievement information is stored (step S1419).

  Further, after the elapse of a predetermined period, the pachinko machine stops displaying the special figure A on the special figure 1 display device 912 as shown in FIG. "7-decoration 7-decoration 7" is stopped to notify that the special figure 1 variable game is a big hit, and as shown in FIG. 20 (j), the first round (1R) big hit game is started. To do. Further, in order to indicate that the big hit game is a 15R special big hit, “decoration 7” is displayed in the lower right in the effect display area 208d.

  In addition, the pachinko machine is synchronized with the start of the big hit game based on the execution of the special mission achievement notification effect, and in the effect display area 908d of the decorative symbol display device 908, “ An image representing the characters “Let's often complete the mission! Let's use Amami!” Is displayed, and the special mission achievement notification effect is started.

  In addition, in the 2R jackpot game, the pachinko machine has a special performance that can only be seen when the special mission is completed. Effect) to finish the special mission effect.

  Next, the special mission effect of the pachinko machine 100 according to Example 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 21 while comparing with the special mission effect of the conventional pachinko machine shown in FIG.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of a special mission effect in the special figure variable game of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 21A to FIG. 21K respectively show the display state of the decorative symbol display device 208 in the special figure variable game in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment in time series from the top to the bottom of the figure. . 21 (a) to 21 (k), the decorative symbol display device 208, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 indicating the holding state of the special figure 1 variable game, and the special figure 1 for displaying the special figure 1 variable game are displayed. A display device 212 is shown. 21 (a) to 21 (k), the relative arrangement relationship between the decorative symbol display device 208, the first special figure holding lamp 218, and the special figure 1 display device 212 is shown in FIG. Is shown differently. 21 (a) to 21 (k), a decorative symbol display device 208 is shown at the center, a special symbol 1 holding lamp 218 is shown at the lower left of the decorative symbol display device 208, and a special symbol is shown therebelow. One display device 212 is shown.

  The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 is composed of four LEDs so as to display up to four hold states of the special figure 1 variable game. The four LEDs of the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 correspond to the special figure 1 variable game with the early holding order in order from the left to the right in the figure. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 is configured to turn on, for example, red LEDs corresponding to the number of the special figure 1 variable games in order from the left of the four LEDs, and turn off the others. In the figure, the state where the special figure 1 variable game is held is indicated by a black circle, and the state where the special game is not held is indicated by a white circle.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, the special symbol 1 display device 212 executes the special symbol 1 variable game, and the decorative symbol display device 208 has a left symbol display region 208a, a middle symbol display region 208b, and a right symbol display region 208c. In each of these areas, a decorative symbol variation display is performed in which the decorative symbols are sequentially rotated in the direction indicated by the downward arrow in the drawing. At this time, the three LEDs of the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 emit red light, and three special figure 1 variable games are held.

  If the special mission execution condition is satisfied and the special mission start flag is turned on while the special figure 1 variable game is being executed (Yes in step S1401 of the special mission control process shown in FIG. 19), this embodiment The pachinko machine 100 sets the special mission start flag to the off state (step S1403), sets the special mission execution flag to the on state (step S1405), sets 10 as the initial value of the special mission execution counter (step S1407), and then Then, execution of the special mission achievement condition notification effect is set (step S1409). Thus, following the image representing the characters “Mission Start!” In the shaded frame shown in FIG. 21A, “10” appears on the left side of the rectangular frame shown in FIG. By displaying in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, an image representing the characters “Princess princess within the rotation!” And a princess with a fan in the right frame in the frame is displayed. A notification effect of the mission achievement condition is executed (step S1409). In this example, since “10” is set as the initial value of the special mission execution counter, the player is required to issue a princess notice while the special figure variable game is executed ten times as a special mission achievement condition. The

  The first sub-control unit 400 has a probability of determining whether the special mission achievement condition is satisfied before the probability that the special mission achievement condition is satisfied is higher than 0%, that is, whether or not the special mission is achieved. Is controlled so as to notify the special mission achievement condition at the stage of 0%.

  In the pachinko machine 100, the special mission execution flag is on (Yes in step S1411), the special figure 1 variable game has already started (No in step S1413), and the special mission achievement condition is not satisfied ( In step S1421, the special mission execution counter value is decremented by 1 to 9 (step S1429), the special mission execution counter value is 9 and not 0 (No in step S1431), and the special mission end flag is set. It is determined that the state is not on (No in step S1437), and the special mission control process is terminated. Further, for example, after the special mission control process is finished, the special figure 1 variable game is finished after a lapse of a predetermined period, and the special figure I is stopped on the special figure 1 display device 212 as shown in FIG. In the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c, “decoration 9-decoration 3—decoration 7” is stopped and displayed to notify that the special figure 1 variable game is out of play.

  The pachinko machine 100 starts the special figure 1 variable game as shown in FIG. 21 (c) after a lapse of a predetermined period after the special figure I is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212. The display device 212 is controlled. At this time, since the number of reserved special figure 1 is decreased by 1, the pachinko machine erases the data of the special figure 1 random value stored first. As a result, the third LED from the left of the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 is turned off.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 100 synchronizes with this, and from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400, a command including information such as the start of special figure 1 variable game, the determination result, the number of pending special figure 1 variable games, etc. Send. As a result, as shown in FIG. 21 (c), the decorative symbols sequentially rotate in the directions indicated by the downward arrows in the drawings in the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208. The decorative symbol variation display is started.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 executes the special mission control process before starting the decorative symbol variation display, the special mission start flag is not on (No in step S1401), and the special mission execution flag is on ( (Yes in step S1411), it is determined that the special figure 1 variable game is started (Yes in step S1413), and information such as a determination result of the special figure 1 variable game that is started in FIG. (Step S1415), and since the acquired information includes the special figure 1 variable game start command, it is determined that the special mission achievement condition is satisfied during the change regardless of the determination result (Yes in step S1417). ), The special mission achievement information is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 (step S1419), The special mission achievement condition is not satisfied during the special figure 1 variable game which is started when the special figure 1 variable game is out (No in step S1421), and the value of the special mission execution counter is decremented by 1 to 8 (step S1429), the value of the special mission execution counter is 8 and not 0 (No in step S1431), and it is determined that the special mission end flag is not on (No in step S1437), and the special mission control process is terminated. .

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment does not make a determination that the special mission achievement condition is satisfied when the special mission achievement information is stored in the RAM 408. For example, in the case where the special figure variable game wins the big hit is a condition of the princess notice, the process of acquiring the determination result information of the special figure variable game is executed next to the change start determination process of the special figure variable game. Therefore (for example, see steps S1413 and S1415 in FIG. 19), it can be predicted whether or not the special mission will be achieved based on the acquired determination result information. However, in this embodiment, at the time when the special mission achievement information is stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, for example, it is unclear whether or not the princess notice is actually executed. . For this reason, the pachinko machine 100 does not execute an effect indicating that the special mission is successful, an effect indicating that the special mission is failed, or the like based on the fact that the special mission achievement information is stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 408. It is like that.

  Based on the fact that the special mission execution flag is on and the value of the special mission execution counter is 9 at the start of the fluctuation, the pachinko machine 100 is arranged side by side as shown in FIG. Among the two rectangular frames, an image representing the characters “Place a princess notice!” In the left frame and the characters “9 remaining rotations” in the right frame is displayed in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. By displaying, the notification effect of the special mission achievement condition is executed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 21 (c), the pachinko machine expects a princess to appear in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 on the lower right side of the notification effect of the special mission achievement condition. The special mission notification effect is executed with the image of “Gosogoso” and the image of Yoshimune who expects the appearance of the princess with a fan on the left. The notification effect during the execution of the special mission is performed by the notification effect of the special mission and the notification effect of the special mission achievement condition.

  The pachinko machine 100 repeatedly executes the special mission control process for each predetermined period within the execution period of the special figure 1 variable game. For example, in any special mission control process, the special mission achievement condition is not satisfied, and thereafter, FIG. As shown in (d), on the basis of the fact that the result of determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable game is correct, it is within the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 and below the notification effect of the special mission achievement condition. In addition, the special mission failure to report that the special mission was not achieved by the image showing the unscrupulous merchant Echigoya with a question mark above the head and Yoshimune of the face disappointed without the princess appearing on the left The notification effect is executed. Further, the pachinko machine stops displaying Special Figure I on the Special Figure 1 display device 212, stops displaying "Decoration 1-Decoration 5-Decoration 2" in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c, and Notify that the special figure 1 variable game is out of play.

  The main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 starts the special figure 1 variable game as shown in FIG. 21 (e) after the special figure I is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212 and a predetermined period has elapsed. In this way, the special figure 1 display device 212 is controlled. At this time, since the special figure 1 holding number is decreased by 1, the main control unit 300 erases the data of the special figure 1 random value group stored first. As a result, the second LED from the left of the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 is turned off.

  In synchronization with this, the main control unit 300 transmits a command including information such as the start of the special figure 1 variable game, the determination result, and the number of the special figure 1 variable game on hold to the first sub control part 400. As a result, as shown in FIG. 21 (e), the decorative symbols are sequentially rotated and moved in the directions indicated by the downward arrows in the drawing in each of the middle left and right symbol display regions 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208. The decorative symbol variation display is started.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment executes the special mission control process before starting the decorative symbol variation display, the special mission start flag is not on (No in step S1401), and the special mission execution flag is on. Is in the state (Yes in step S1411), the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the special figure 1 variable game start command is received and starts the special figure 1 variable game (Yes in step S1413), and FIG. ) Is acquired (step S1415), such as a result of determination on whether or not the special figure 1 variable game is started (step S1415), and the acquired information includes a special figure 1 variable game start command. Regardless of the determination result, it is determined that the special mission achievement condition is satisfied during the change (Yes in step S1417), and the special mission is performed. The achievement information is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 (step S1419), and the special mission achievement condition is established during the special figure 1 variable game which starts when the special figure 1 variable game is a big hit (Yes in step S1421). Then, execution of the special mission achievement notification effect is set (step S1423), the special mission execution flag is turned off (step S1425), the special mission end flag is turned on (step S1427), and the value of the special mission execution counter is set to 1. Subtraction is set to 7 (step S1429), the value of the special mission execution counter is 7 and not 0 (No in step S1431), the special mission end flag is on (Yes in step S1437), and the special mission is executed. The counter value is set to 0 (step S1439). Sets the execution of special missions end effect (step S1441), the special mission completion flag is turned off (step S1443), and ends the special mission control process.

  The pachinko machine 100 is arranged side by side as shown in FIG. 21 (e) based on the fact that the execution of the special mission achievement notification effect is set and the value of the special mission execution counter is 8 at the start of the change. Of the two rectangles, an image representing the characters “Place a princess!” In the left frame and the characters “remaining 8 turns” in the right frame is displayed in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. By displaying the above, the notification effect of the special mission achievement condition is executed. Further, the pachinko machine 100 displays the image of the princess during the fluctuation period of the special figure 1 variable game based on the fact that the special mission achievement information is stored in the RAM 408 and the special figure 1 variable game is a big hit. In order to display in the effect display area 208d, as shown in FIG. 21E, a princess appears in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 on the lower right side of the notification effect of the special mission achievement condition. A special mission announcement effect is executed with an image showing the character “Gosogoso” that is expected to be performed and Yoshimune who expects the appearance of a princess with a fan on the left. In the present embodiment, a special mission in-progress notification effect is configured by the special mission notification effect and the special mission achievement condition notification effect shown in FIG.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 21 (f), it is assumed that the pachinko machine 100 is disconnected due to an instantaneous power failure (instantaneous power failure). Since the power supply to the pachinko machine 100 is stopped by the power interruption, all the seven segments of the special figure 1 display device 212 and the four LEDs of the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 are all shown in FIG. 21 (f). Turns off. Also, the effect display and the symbol variation display related to the special mission displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 disappear. Since the first sub-control unit 400 controls a larger amount of data than the main control unit 300, there is a possibility that all data cannot be backed up before power interruption after an instantaneous power failure. For this reason, the 1st sub control part 400 performs backup processing only of required information (for example, special mission achievement information). Thereby, the pachinko machine 100 may be able to prevent losing information that the special mission achievement condition was established before the power interruption. Note that the pachinko machine 100 may be configured not only to back up the special mission achievement information, but also to back up the effect mode in the special figure 1 variable game that was executed at the time of the power interruption.

  Even if the pachinko machine 100 is disconnected, the main control unit 300 can return to a relatively early time and start operation. On the other hand, since the first sub-control unit 400 has a large amount of data to be processed, the first sub-control unit 400 requires a certain amount of time to return as compared with the main control unit 300. Regardless of whether or not the first sub-control unit 400 is restored, the main control unit 300 starts continuation of the suspended special figure 1 variable game after the power recovery based on the information backed up at the time of power interruption. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 21 (g), the special figure 1 display device 212 starts the special figure 1 variable game, and the LED of the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 has a number corresponding to the number of special figure 1 held (this example). In this case, only one) lights up.

  Since a predetermined period after the return of the main control unit 300 is required until the first sub control unit 400 returns, as shown in FIG. 21 (g), the first sub control unit 400 displays “a little during recovery” on the black background. The decorative symbol display device 208 is controlled so that the error notification “please wait” is displayed with priority over the performance.

  Even if the first sub-control unit 400 returns after the predetermined time has elapsed, the first sub-control unit 400 displays the data and symbol variation display corresponding to the notification effect or the like of the special mission achievement condition executed before the power interruption. Since the data related to is not completely backed up, it does not have data to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 21 (h), the first sub-control unit 400 controls the decorative symbol display device 208 so as to continue to notify the error “Please wait for a while during recovery” on a black background. As described above, the pachinko machine 100 may not be able to notify the player of the effect related to the achievement of the special mission after the power recovery.

  When the predetermined time further elapses, as shown in FIG. 21 (i), the main control unit 300 ends the special figure 1 variable game, stops and displays the special figure A on the special figure 1 display device 212, and A variable stop command for the variable game is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Based on the reception of the command, the first sub-control unit 400 controls the decorative symbol display device 208 to restore the image display. Since the first sub-control unit 400 has not backed up the effect before power interruption, for example, the initial symbol “decoration 3-decoration 5-decoration 7” is stopped in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c. The decorative symbol display device 208 is controlled to display.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (j), after the elapse of a predetermined period after the special figure A is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 1 variable game is informed that the special game is a big hit, as shown in FIG. Starts the big hit game in the first round (1R). Further, in order to indicate that the big hit game is a 15R special big hit, “decoration 7” is displayed in the lower right in the effect display area 208d.

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment synchronizes with the start of the jackpot game based on the fact that the special mission achievement information is stored in the RAM 408 and the determination result of the special figure 1 variable game is a jackpot. Then, in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, an image representing the characters “I've accomplished missions! I will use Amami!” Is displayed in a rectangular frame, and a special mission achievement notification effect is started. To do.

  Furthermore, in the 2R jackpot game, the pachinko machine 100 is a special performance that can only be seen when the special mission is achieved as a special mission achievement. The special mission effect is completed.

  As described using FIG. 20 with reference to FIG. 19, the conventional pachinko machine stores special mission achievement information after the special mission achievement condition is established and the special mission achievement notification effect is executed. Yes. For this reason, the conventional pachinko machine cannot store special mission achievement information when an instantaneous stop occurs at the time when the special figure 1 variable game is started (for example, at the time of FIG. 20 (e)). Even if the winner is won and the special mission achievement condition is satisfied, the bonus effect for achieving the special mission cannot be executed. For this reason, the conventional pachinko machine may not be able to execute a special effect for achieving a special mission depending on the timing at which an instantaneous stop occurs during a special figure variation game, and may deprive the player of profits.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that a specific condition has been established before determining whether or not the special mission achievement condition is satisfied in the special mission (in this embodiment, The first sub-control unit 400 receives the symbol variation start command and the condition for starting the decorative symbol variation display is satisfied), and the special mission is achieved in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 as having achieved the special mission. Information is memorized. Thereby, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment has already stored the special mission achievement information even if a momentary power failure occurs at the time when the special figure 1 variable game is started (for example, the time shown in FIG. 21 (e)). Therefore, when the special figure 1 variable game is won and the special mission achievement condition is established, the special mission achievement effect can be executed after the power recovery. As a result, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment may be able to execute a special effect for achieving a special mission even if a momentary stoppage occurs during a special figure fluctuation game, and prevent the player from taking away the profits of the player. is there.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to perform notification performed based on the completion of the special mission regardless of whether or not the special mission is actually achieved. Therefore, it may be possible to surprise the player. In addition, according to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when some failure occurs before the success / failure determination of the special mission achievement condition is started, the success / failure determination of the special mission achievement condition cannot be performed. Even in such a case, by storing the special mission achievement information in advance, it is possible to execute a specific effect that is notified when the special mission is achieved, so that the player may not be dissatisfied. Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, even if a failure occurs during a period in which the special mission can be achieved, the notification effect based on the special mission achievement information can be executed, and the player is distrusted. You may not feel feeling or frustrated.

  Even though the pachinko machine 100 is configured such that the first sub-control unit 400 includes a backup mechanism and can store all information (such as a running effect and a stop symbol) when a power interruption occurs, the first sub-control unit Since the special control variable game is performed in the main control unit 300 while the power-on process is performed by the 400, there is a period during which the first sub-control unit 400 cannot execute the effect display. If this is an opportunity related to the problem, a problem will occur. In addition, since the state of the pachinko machine 100 at the time of power interruption and power recovery is an extremely unstable state, the determination result of the success / failure determination of the special mission achievement condition in the extremely unstable state is not high in reliability. Therefore, as in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, special mission achievement information is stored in the RAM 400 in advance in a normal state before power interruption (for example, at the start of a special figure variable game), and the special mission achievement information is stored. It may be possible to execute a highly reliable effect by executing the special mission achievement effect based on the above.

  Next, a special mission effect of the pachinko machine 100 according to Example 2 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is characterized in that it performs a special mission achievement notification effect that makes it appear as if it is responding to the player's operation and notifies that the special mission has been achieved. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the special mission control process (step S903) in the mission mode control process of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. The special mission control process in the present embodiment is completed during one change of the special figure variable game. In this embodiment, for example, the special mission achievement condition is that the setting operation unit 136 is repeatedly hit during the one change to defeat the enemy character appearing in the special mission effect within the time limit. Further, the special mission control process in the present embodiment is executed only when the execution of the mission effect is determined by the effect lottery. A plurality of special missions may be determined in advance, and the special missions may be executed by switching the plurality of special missions by lottery or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the special mission control process in this embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the special mission start flag is in an on state (step S1501). For example, the first sub-control unit 400 reads the value of the special mission start flag from a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and determines that the special mission start flag is on if the value is “1”, for example. The process proceeds to S1503, and if the value is “0”, for example, it is determined that the flag is not on, and the process proceeds to Step S1515 without executing Steps S1503 to S1513 described later.

  In step S1503 following step S1501, the special mission start flag is set to an off state. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 stores “0” as the value of the special mission start flag stored in the RAM 408, and proceeds to step S1505.

  In step S1505 following step S1503, the special mission execution flag is set to the on state. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 turns on the special mission execution flag by storing, for example, “1” as the value of the special mission execution flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and proceeds to step S1507. . The pachinko machine 100 shifts the control state of the special mission from non-execution to execution by setting the special mission execution flag to the on state.

  In step S1507 following step S1505, the number of times the setting operation unit 136 is pressed, which is a special mission achievement condition, is set. In this embodiment, for example, “100” is set as the initial value of the button reception counter. The button reception counter is decremented by 1 each time the player presses the setting operation unit 136 in order to achieve a special mission (details will be described later). For example, the first sub-control unit 400 stores 100 as the value of the button reception counter stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and proceeds to step S1509.

  In step S1509 following step S1507, a button reception valid period (time limit for defeating an enemy character), which is a secondary achievement condition for the special mission, is set. “10000” is set as the value. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the first sub-control unit main process is executed every 20 ms, so that the special mission control process is also executed every 20 ms. Therefore, in this embodiment, the button reception valid period is 200 seconds (= 20 ms × 10000). The special mission execution timer counter is decremented by 1 every time the special mission control process is executed once (details will be described later). For example, the first sub control unit 400 stores 10000 as the value of the special mission execution timer counter stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and proceeds to step S1511.

In step S1511 following step S1509, special mission achievement information indicating that the special mission achievement condition has been established is stored. For example, the first sub control unit 400 sets the value of the special mission achievement information flag provided in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 to “1”, stores the special mission achievement information, and proceeds to step S1513. Thereby, the pachinko machine 100 is set to a state where the special mission achievement condition has already been established. If no special mission achievement information is stored, the value of the special mission achievement information flag is set to “0”, for example.
In this embodiment and Example 3 to be described later, a special mission is achieved indicating that the special mission has been achieved based on the start of the special mission (an example of “a specific condition is met”). Information is stored, but is not limited to this, for example, the start of notification of conditions for achieving a special mission, the start of determination as to whether or not a predetermined task has been achieved, and the determination is actually performed. The special mission achievement information may be stored based on what has been missed (both are examples of “specific conditions are met”). In such a case, the special mission achievement information may be stored based on the establishment of the opportunity regardless of the actual determination result.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied before the first sub-control unit 400 determines whether the special mission achievement condition in the special mission is successful. Special mission achievement information is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 as an achievement of the task. In addition, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured not to determine that the special mission achievement condition has been established when the special mission achievement information is stored in the RAM 408. The pachinko machine 100 determines that the special mission achievement condition is satisfied when it is unknown whether the special mission will be achieved in the future, and stores the special mission achievement information in the RAM 408. In the present embodiment, the first sub-control unit 400 stores the special mission achievement information before executing the first success / failure determination of the special mission achievement condition, for example, at the stage where the special mission achievement condition is set in step S1509. However, for example, the special mission achievement information may be stored before executing the first success / failure determination of the special mission achievement condition at the stage set during execution of the special mission in step S1505. .

  In step S1513 subsequent to step S1511, execution of a notification effect that notifies the achievement condition of the special mission is set. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the special mission achievement condition notification effect for notifying the achievement condition corresponding to the special mission to start execution to a state where it can be executed, and proceeds to step S1515. The first sub-control unit 400 has a probability of determining whether the special mission achievement condition is satisfied before the probability that the special mission achievement condition is satisfied is higher than 0%, that is, whether or not the special mission is achieved. Is controlled so as to notify the special mission achievement condition at the stage of 0%. By executing step S1513, the pachinko machine 100 notifies the player that the special mission has started and the achievement conditions of the special mission, for example, via the decorative symbol display device 208.

  In step S1515 subsequent to step S1501 or step S1513, it is determined whether or not the special mission execution flag is on. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 reads the value of the special mission execution flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and determines that the value is “1” and the special mission execution flag is on. The process proceeds to step S1517, and if it is determined that the value is “0” and the special mission execution flag is not on, the special mission control process is terminated without executing steps S1517 to S1533 described later.

  In step S1517 following step S1515, execution of the button reception counter remaining number notification effect for notifying how many times the setting operation unit 136 needs to be pressed before the completion of the special mission is set. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 reads the counter value of the button reception counter stored in the RAM 408, sets the button reception counter remaining number notification effect reflecting the counter value to an executable state, and proceeds to step S1519. Transition.

  In step S1519 following step S1517, 1 is subtracted from the value of the special mission execution timer counter. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 decrements the counter value of the special mission execution timer counter by 1 and stores it in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 provided with the original special mission execution timer counter, and proceeds to step S1521. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the first sub-control unit main process is executed every 20 ms, so that the special mission execution timer counter is decremented by 1 every 20 ms. The first sub-control unit 400 also displays the remaining time display of the button reception valid period in the special mission notification effect every time the special mission execution timer counter is decremented by 50, that is, every time the button reception valid period elapses 1 second. The decorative symbol display device 208 is controlled so as to reduce the seconds.

  In step S1521, following step S1519, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the special mission timer counter is zero. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 reads the counter value of the counter from a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and if it is determined that the counter value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1523. The process proceeds to step S1531 without executing S1529.

  In step S1523 subsequent to step S1521, the presence / absence of button reception is determined. For example, if the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the operation unit sensor 426 and the sensor circuit 428 have detected that the setting operation unit 136 has been pressed, the first sub-control unit 400 proceeds to step S1525 and determines that the setting operation unit 136 has been pressed. If it is determined that 428 is not detected, the process proceeds to step S1529 without executing steps S1525 and S1527 described later.

  In step S1525 following step S1523, 1 is subtracted from the counter value of the button reception counter. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 subtracts 1 from the counter value of the button reception counter, stores it in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 provided with the original button reception counter, and proceeds to step S1527.

  In step S1527 following step S1525, the contents of the button reception counter remaining number notification effect are updated. When the counter value of the button reception counter is decremented by 1 in step S1525, the remaining number of button reception counters set in step S1517 and the counter value subtracted in step S1525 do not match. When pressing of the operation unit 136 is detected, the content of the button reception counter remaining number notification effect is updated. By executing this step S1527, the pachinko machine 100 can execute the rendering operation based on the operation of the setting operation unit 136 of the player. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 reads the counter value of the button reception counter stored in the RAM 408, updates the effect content so that the button reception counter remaining number notification effect reflects the counter value, and step S1529. Migrate to

  In step S1529 following step S1523 or step S1527, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the button reception counter is 0 in order to determine whether or not the special mission achievement condition is met. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 reads the counter value of the counter from a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and if it is determined that the counter value is 0, the process proceeds to step S1531. The special mission control process is terminated without executing S1533.

  In step S1531 following step S1521 or step S1529, the special mission execution flag is set to an off state. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 stores “0” as the value of the special mission execution flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 to set the special mission execution flag to the off state, and proceeds to step S1533. The pachinko machine 100 shifts from executing the special mission to not executing by setting the special mission execution flag to the off state.

  In step S1533 following step S1531, execution of a special mission achievement notification effect for notifying that the special mission has been achieved is set. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the achievement notification effect corresponding to the achieved special mission to be executable, and ends the special mission control process.

  In this embodiment, regardless of the number of times the player has pressed the setting operation unit 136, when the special mission execution period that is the button reception valid period ends, the special mission ends (step S1531 is followed by step S1531). ) And when the player finishes the special mission by pressing the setting operation unit 136 for the number of times that the special mission achievement condition is satisfied within the execution period of the special mission (step S1531 is followed by step S1531). If you want to run). For this reason, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment has a special mission even when the execution period of the special mission ends before the player presses the setting operation unit 136 as many times as the special mission achievement condition is satisfied. A special mission achievement effect similar to the case where the setting operation unit 136 is pressed as many times as the achievement condition is satisfied is executed. In addition, since the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is set with the special mission control process so as to execute the special mission achievement notification effect after the special mission execution flag is turned off, the special mission must be achieved at the end of the special mission. The notification effect is executed.

  Next, the demonstration effect process executed in the other effect process (step S715) in the first sub-control unit effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of other effect processing (step S715) of the first sub-control unit effect control process.

  In the other effect process, first, it is determined whether or not a demonstration effect start condition is satisfied (step S1601). For example, if the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the variable stop command for the special figure variable game has been received from the main control unit 300, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the demonstration effect start condition is satisfied, and proceeds to step S1603. If it is determined that no demonstration effect has been received, it is determined that a demonstration effect start condition is not satisfied, and the other effect processes are terminated without executing steps S1603 to S1607 described below.

  In step S1603 following step S1601, it is determined whether special mission achievement information has been stored. For example, when the first sub-control unit 400 reads the value of the special mission achievement information flag from a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 and determines that the value is 1 and the special mission achievement information is stored, the process proceeds to step S1605. If it is determined that the value is 0 and the special mission achievement information is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1607.

  In step S1605 subsequent to step S1603, execution of a special mission achievement privilege effect given to the player when the special mission is achieved based on the special mission achievement notification effect set in step S1533 of the special mission control process is set. The For example, the first sub-control unit 400 controls the VRAM 436, the VDP 434, and the like so as to notify the player of the special mission achievement privilege effect using the decorative symbol display device 208, and ends the other effect processing. To do.

  In step S1607 following step S1603, execution of a normal demonstration effect is set. For example, when the special mission achievement information is not stored in the RAM 408, the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the special mission has not been achieved or the special mission has not been executed, and displays the decorative symbol display device 208. By using the VRAM 436, the VDP 434, and the like so as to notify the player of a normal demonstration effect other than the special mission achievement privilege effect, the normal demonstration effect is set, and the other effect processes are terminated.

  Next, the special mission effect in the special figure variable game of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment will be described more specifically with reference to FIGS. FIG. 24 shows an example of a display mode of a special mission effect in the special figure variable game of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. 24 (a) to 24 (k) show the display state and the like of the decorative symbol display device 208 in the special figure variable game in the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment in time series from the top to the bottom of the figure. 24 (a) to 24 (k), the decorative symbol display device 208, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 indicating the holding state of the special figure 1 variable game, and the special figure 1 for displaying the special figure 1 variable game are displayed. A display device 212 is shown. 24 (a) to 24 (k), the relative arrangement relationship of the decorative symbol display device 208, the first special figure reservation lamp 218, and the special figure 1 display device 212 is shown in FIG. Is shown differently. 24 (a) to 24 (k), a decorative symbol display device 208 is shown at the center, a special symbol 1 holding lamp 218 is shown at the lower left of the decorative symbol display device 208, and a special symbol 1 is shown below that. A display device 212 is shown.

  The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 is composed of four LEDs so as to display up to four hold states of the special figure 1 variable game. The four LEDs of the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 correspond to the special figure 1 variable game with the early holding order in order from the left to the right in the figure. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 is configured to turn on, for example, red LEDs corresponding to the number of the special figure 1 variable games in order from the left of the four LEDs, and turn off the others. In the figure, the state where the special figure 1 variable game is held is indicated by a black circle, and the state where the special game is not held is indicated by a white circle.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (a), the special symbol 1 display device 212 executes the special symbol 1 variable game, and the decorative symbol display device 208 has a left symbol display region 208a, a middle symbol display region 208b, and a right symbol display region 208c. In each of these areas, a decorative symbol variation display is performed in which the decorative symbols are sequentially rotated in the direction indicated by the downward arrow in the drawing. At this time, none of the four LEDs of the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 emit light, and the special figure 1 variable game is not held.

  While the special figure 1 variable game is being executed, the special mission execution condition is satisfied (Yes in step S711 of the first sub-control unit effect control process), and the special mission start flag is turned on (step S713). The pachinko machine 100 according to this embodiment changes the special mission start flag from the on state to the off state (steps S1501 and S1503 of the special mission control process). Further, the pachinko machine 100 turns on the special mission execution flag (step S1505), sets “100” as the initial value of the button reception counter (step S1507), and “10000” as the initial value of the special mission execution timer counter. Set. As a result, pressing the setting operation unit 136 100 times during the button reception valid period of 200 seconds is set as a special mission achievement condition.

  Next, the pachinko machine 100 stores the special mission achievement information in the RAM 408 (step S1511). Thereby, even if the pachinko machine 100 does not determine whether or not the special mission achievement condition is successful, the special mission achievement information indicating that the special mission achievement condition is established is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408.

  Next, the pachinko machine 100 sets execution of the special mission achievement condition notification effect (step S1513). Thus, following the image in which the characters “Mission start!” Are represented in the shaded frame shown in FIG. 24A, the “button is placed in the rectangular frame shown in FIG. By displaying an image representing the characters “defeat the enemy within a limited time!” On the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, a notification effect of the special mission achievement condition is executed. The notification effect of the special mission achievement condition enables the player to recognize that it is necessary to repeatedly hit the setting operation button in order to achieve the special mission.

  Next, since the special mission execution flag is in the on state (Yes in step S1515), the pachinko machine 100 sets execution of the button reception counter remaining number notification effect (step S1517). Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, when the counter values of the button reception counter and the special mission execution counter are initial values and the execution of the button reception counter remaining number notification effect is set, the special mission execution notification is performed. The effect starts in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208.

  Next, the pachinko machine 100 subtracts 1 from the counter value of the special mission execution counter to 9999 (step S1519), the counter value of the special mission execution counter is 9999 and not 0 (No in step S1521), and button reception Since the counter value of the button reception counter is 100 and not 0 (No in step S1529), the special mission control process is terminated.

  Further, since the pachinko machine 100 has not transmitted the variable stop command for the special figure 1 variable game from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400, the pachinko machine 100 determines that the demonstration start condition is not satisfied in the other effect processing. (No in step S1601), the other effect process is terminated without setting the demonstration effect.

  The pachinko machine 100 repeatedly executes a special mission control process, for example, every 20 ms, and the special mission during one change of the special figure 1 variable game according to the pressing of the setting operation unit 136 by the player, the progress of the button reception valid period, etc. The notification effect is executed.

  For example, if 170 seconds have elapsed since the start of the special mission and the player presses the setting operation unit 136 only once during the 170 seconds, the counter value of the button reception counter for the special mission control process becomes 99 (step S1517). Since the counter value of the special mission execution counter is 1500 (step S1519), as shown in FIG. 24C, it is displayed in a rectangular frame in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. An image showing the mission achievement condition “Defeat the enemy with a button push!” And a character “30 seconds remaining” displayed in the rectangular frame on the right to indicate the remaining time of the button reception valid period Displayed between the image shown and the image below the two rectangular frames, where Yoshimune and Kengo confront each other. A special mission in-progress notification effect composed of an image for the button reception counter remaining number notification effect including an image representing the remaining number of pressings “99” of the setting operation unit 136 necessary for achieving the special mission is executed. . The button reception counter remaining number notification effect includes, for example, an image that prompts the user to press the setting operation unit 136 displayed in the notch frame, an image that indicates the number of presses required to achieve the special mission, and a human finger below the image. Is executed using the image in which the button is pressed.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 100 controls the special figure 1 display device 212 so as to continue the special figure 1 variable game during the 170 seconds, and displays the decorative symbol fluctuation display in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c. The decorative symbol display device 208 is controlled so as to continue.

  If a predetermined time elapses after the special mission is started, for example, 185 seconds elapses and the player presses the setting operation unit 136 13 times within 170 seconds to 185 seconds after the special mission is started, the special mission control process is performed. Since the counter value of the button reception counter is 86 (step S1517) and the counter value of the special mission execution counter is 750 (step S1519), the effect display on the decorative symbol display device 208 is displayed as shown in FIG. In the area 208d, an image displayed in a rectangular frame and indicating the special mission achievement condition “let's defeat the enemy with a button push!” And a button reception valid period displayed in the rectangular frame on the right side of the image are displayed. An image showing the characters “15 seconds remaining” indicating the remaining time and the bottom of these two rectangular frames Button counter counter remaining number notification effect that includes an image of the confrontation between Mune and Swordsman, and an image that is displayed between them and that represents the character of the number of remaining presses “86” of the setting operation unit 136 necessary for achieving the special mission The special mission in-progress notification effect configured with the images of the above is executed.

  Also, the pachinko machine 100 controls the special figure 1 display device 212 to continue the special figure 1 variable game because the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variable game does not end between 170 seconds and 185 seconds after the start of the special mission. At the same time, the decorative symbol display device 208 is controlled so as to continue the decorative symbol variation display in the left middle right symbol display regions 208a, 208b and 208c.

  If a predetermined time elapses after the special mission is started, for example, 199 seconds elapses and the player presses the setting operation unit 136 eight times during the period from 185 seconds to 199 seconds after the special mission starts, the special mission control process The counter value of the button reception counter is 78 (step S1517), and the counter value of the special mission execution counter is 50 (step S1519). Therefore, as shown in FIG. In the area 208d, a character image “Defeat an enemy with a button push!” Displayed in a rectangular frame and indicating a special mission achievement condition, and a remaining time of a button reception valid period displayed in a rectangular frame on the right side of the character image The character image of “1 second remaining”, and Yoshimune and Kengo confront each other below these two rectangular frames During the execution of the special mission, the image is displayed between the images and the image including the character image of the remaining number of presses “78” of the setting operation unit 136 required for achieving the special mission and prompting the user to press the setting operation unit 136. A notification effect is executed.

  Also, the pachinko machine 100 controls the special figure 1 display device 212 so as to continue the special figure 1 variable game because the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variable game does not end between 185 seconds and 199 seconds after the start of the special mission. At the same time, the decorative symbol display device 208 is controlled so as to continue the decorative symbol variation display in the left middle right symbol display regions 208a, 208b and 208c.

  Here, when the button acceptance valid period ends before the player presses the setting operation unit 136 100 times, the pachinko machine 100 does not have the special mission start flag in the on state in the special mission control process (S1501). No), the special mission execution flag is on (Yes in step S1515), the execution of the button reception counter remaining number notification effect is set based on the counter reception counter value (step S1517), and the special mission execution timer counter 1 is decremented to “0” (step S1519), and since the counter value of the special mission execution counter is 0 (Yes in step S1521), the special mission execution flag is turned off (step S1531). Set execution of mission achievement notification production ( Step S1533), to terminate the special mission control processing.

  Since execution of the special mission achievement notification effect is set, the first sub-control unit 400 controls the decorative symbol display device 208 to execute the special mission achievement notification effect. As a result, the pachinko machine 100 displays an image in which the characters “settled!” Are displayed in the shaded frame in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 24 (g), an image showing the word “Mission accomplished!” Above, an image showing Yoshimune who won the game on the lower right side, and a game on the lower left side. An image representing the swordsman who lost is displayed in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, and a special mission achievement notification effect is executed.

  In addition, during the period shown in FIG. 24 (f) and FIG. 24 (g), since the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variable game has not ended, the pachinko machine 100 has the special figure so as to continue the special figure 1 variable game. In addition to controlling one display device 212, the decorative symbol display device 208 is controlled so as to continue the decorative symbol variation display in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c.

  After that, when the predetermined period has elapsed and the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variable game is over, the pachinko machine 100 ends the special figure 1 variable game on the special figure 1 display device 212 as shown in FIG. Then, for example, special figure I is stopped and displayed, and in synchronization with this, the main control unit 300 transmits a special figure 1 variable game variable stop command to the first sub-control unit 400, and the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 is displayed. "Decoration 3-decoration 5-decoration 7" is stopped and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c occupying the lower right area. Further, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the pachinko machine 100 deletes the image related to the special mission achievement notification effect and displays “decoration” in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c in the center of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. “3-decoration 5-decoration 7” is enlarged and displayed. Thereby, it is notified that the special figure 1 variable game is out of date.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 100, in the other effect processing, the first sub control unit 400 receives the variable stop command of the special figure 1 variable game from the main control unit 300, and the demo start condition is satisfied (Yes in step S1601). ) Since the special mission achievement information has already been stored in the RAM 408 (step S1603), execution of the special mission achievement privilege effect is set (step S1605), and the other effect process is terminated. As a result, as shown in FIG. 24 (j), the pachinko machine 100 says that the mission display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 “has achieved missions well! An image representing characters is displayed and a special mission achievement notification effect is started. After that, when a predetermined period elapses, the pachinko machine 100 is sung by Yoshimune as a special mission achievement privilege that can only be seen when the special mission is achieved (in this example, “Edo is also today”). Effect) to finish the special mission effect.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to perform notification performed based on the completion of the special mission regardless of whether or not the special mission is actually achieved. Therefore, it may be possible to surprise a player who has not achieved the special mission. Further, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment stores the special mission achievement information in the RAM 408 before executing the special mission achievement condition notification effect. Even if the special mission cannot be achieved due to a problem, a notification effect based on the special mission achievement information can be executed, and the player may not be distrusted or dissatisfied. Furthermore, even if a player who cannot press the setting operation unit 136 very quickly (for example, an elderly person) tries to achieve a special mission but fails, a notification effect based on the special mission achievement information is executed. And may be able to surprise or delight the player.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment has a case where the special mission achievement condition is satisfied (in this example, when the counter value of the button reception counter is 0 in step S1529 of the special mission control process) and the achievement condition. The content of the special mission achievement notification effect does not change when the button reception valid period ends before the establishment of (when the special mission achievement condition is not established). That is, since the pachinko machine 100 does not need to switch the special mission achievement notification effect according to the success / failure determination result of the special mission achievement condition, there may be a case where the work and control burden related to the production when the special mission achievement condition is not satisfied may be reduced. is there.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the special mission effect is performed during one change of the special figure variable game, and the special mission achievement information is stored at the start of the change of the special figure variable game. As described in the first embodiment, since the special figure fluctuation game in which the power interruption / recovery occurs is in an unstable state, the information updated in the unstable state has a relatively low reliability. . According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, since the special mission achievement information can be stored in the RAM 408 before the unstable state, the stored special mission achievement information is highly reliable, In some cases, it is possible to resolve a problem that prevents a special mission that could have been achieved by power interruption / recovery.

The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment provides an effect based on special mission achievement information stored in the RAM 408 (for example, a privilege-giving effect performed by achieving a specific special mission, an accomplished mission capable of confirming a special mission achievement status) Confirmation notification, etc.) can be executed. Thereby, the pachinko machine 100 can surprise a player who thinks that the special mission could not be achieved, and the effect can be achieved by the configuration of a single game stand.
The pachinko machine 100 may be configured to store special mission achievement information based on, for example, a player pressing a button of the setting operation unit 136 once. By making it easier to achieve the actual special mission achievement condition than the special mission achievement condition notified to the player, it may be possible to surprise a player who is willing to accomplish the special mission.

  Next, a special mission effect of the pachinko machine 100 according to Example 3 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment stores the information that the special mission has been achieved regardless of whether the special mission achievement condition is successful or not, and executes the special mission notification effect according to the success or failure of the actual special mission. It has characteristics. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the special mission control process (step S903) in the mission mode control process of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment. The special mission control process in the present embodiment is completed during one change of the special figure variable game. In this embodiment, for example, the special mission achievement condition is that the setting operation unit 136 is repeatedly hit during the one change to defeat the enemy character appearing in the special mission effect within the time limit. Further, the special mission control process in the present embodiment is executed only when the execution of the mission effect is determined by the effect lottery. A plurality of special missions may be determined in advance, and the special missions may be executed by switching the plurality of special missions by lottery or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the processing from steps S1701 to S1717 of the special mission control processing in the present embodiment is the same as the processing from steps S1501 to S1517 of the special mission control processing in the second embodiment. Omitted.

  In step S1719 following step S1717, it is determined whether or not a button is accepted. For example, if the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the operation unit sensor 426 and the sensor circuit 428 have detected that the setting operation unit 136 has been pressed, the first sub-control unit 400 proceeds to step S1721 and determines that the setting operation unit 136 has been pressed. If it is determined that the circuit 428 has not detected, the process proceeds to step S1725 without executing steps S1721 and S1723 described later.

  In step S1721 following step S1719, 1 is subtracted from the counter value of the button reception counter. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 subtracts 1 from the counter value of the button reception counter, stores it in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 provided with the original button reception counter, and proceeds to step S1723.

  In step S1723 following step S1721, the contents of the button reception counter remaining number notification effect are updated. When the counter value of the button reception counter is decremented by 1 in step S1721, the remaining number of button reception counters set in step S1717 does not match the counter value subtracted in step S1721, so the pachinko machine 100 When pressing of the operation unit 136 is detected, the content of the button reception counter remaining number notification effect is updated. By executing this step S1723, the pachinko machine 100 can execute the rendering operation based on the operation of the setting operation unit 136 of the player. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 reads the counter value of the button reception counter stored in the RAM 408, updates the effect content so that the button reception counter remaining number notification effect reflects the counter value, and step S1725. Migrate to

  In step S1725 subsequent to step S1723, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the button reception counter is 0 in order to determine whether or not the special mission achievement condition is met. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 reads the counter value of the counter from a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and proceeds to step S1727 if it is determined that the counter value is 0. The process moves to step S1731 without executing S1729. In the present embodiment, since the special mission achievement information is stored in the RAM 408 before the success / failure of the special mission achievement condition is determined, the special mission achievement condition is established in step S1725 (the counter value of the button reception counter is If it is determined as 0), only the execution setting of the special mission achievement notification effect is performed in step S1729 described later, and the special mission achievement information storage process is not performed.

  In step S1727 following step S1725, the special mission execution flag is set to an off state. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 stores “0” as the value of the special mission execution flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 to turn off the special mission execution flag, and proceeds to step S <b> 1729. The pachinko machine 100 shifts from executing the special mission to not executing by setting the special mission execution flag to the off state.

  In step S1729 following step S1727, execution of a special mission achievement notification effect for notifying that the special mission has been achieved is set. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the special mission achievement notification effect corresponding to the achieved special mission to an executable state and ends the special mission control process.

  In step S1731 following step S1725, 1 is subtracted from the counter value of the special mission execution timer counter. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 decrements the counter value of the special mission execution timer counter by 1 and stores it in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 provided with the original special mission execution timer counter, and proceeds to step S1733. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the first sub-control unit main process is executed every 20 ms, so that the special mission execution timer counter is decremented by 1 every 20 ms. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 displays the remaining time of the button reception valid period in the special mission execution notification effect every time the special mission execution timer counter is decremented by 50, that is, every time the button reception valid period elapses 1 second. The decorative symbol display device 208 is controlled so as to reduce the time by one second.

  In step S1733 following step S1731, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the special mission timer counter is zero. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 reads the counter value of the counter from a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408, and proceeds to step S1735 if it is determined that the counter value is 0, and proceeds to step S1735 and later described if it is determined that it is not 0. The special mission control process is terminated without executing S1737.

  In step S1735 following step S1733, the special mission execution flag is set to an off state. For example, the first sub-control unit 400 stores “0” as the value of the special mission execution flag stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 to set the special mission execution flag to the off state, and proceeds to step S1737. The pachinko machine 100 shifts from executing the special mission to not executing by setting the special mission execution flag to the off state.

  In step S1737 following step S1735, execution of a special mission failure notification effect for notifying that the special mission achievement condition is not established, that is, the special mission has failed without being achieved, is set. For example, the first sub control unit 400 sets the special mission failure notification effect corresponding to the failed special mission to be executable, and ends the special mission control process.

  The pachinko machine 100 can update the special mission achievement information stored once according to the actual determination result. For example, if the first sub-control unit 400 determines that the special mission has failed in step S1737, the pachinko machine 100 updates the RAM 408 at the start of the special mission to update the content that the special mission has not been achieved. The stored special mission achievement information may be erased. In this case, for example, when the first sub-control unit 400 sets the special mission failure notification effect corresponding to the failed special mission to be executable, the value of the special mission achievement information flag provided in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 Is set to “0” to clear the special mission achievement information. The RAM 408 is stored in a predetermined storage area under the control of, for example, the CPU 404 provided in the first sub-control unit 400 and determining that the special mission achievement condition is not established in step S1725 (No in step S1725). Special mission achievement information is to be deleted.

  As long as the special mission achievement information is stored in the RAM 408, the pachinko machine 100 according to the second embodiment is configured to execute the same special mission achievement effect regardless of the success or failure of the special mission achievement condition. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment executes the special mission achievement notification effect when the special mission achievement condition is established, and when the button reception valid period ends before the special mission achievement condition is established. Performs special mission failure notification effects.

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is configured to execute other effect processing (see FIG. 23), which is a demonstration effect process, in the same procedure as the pachinko machine 100 according to the second embodiment.

  Next, the special mission effect in the special figure variable game of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment will be described more specifically with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. FIG. FIG. 26 shows an example of a display mode of a special mission effect in the special figure variable game of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. 26 (a) to 26 (h) respectively show the display state of the decorative symbol display device 208 in the special figure variable game on the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment in time series from the top to the bottom of the figure. . 26 (a) to 26 (h), the decorative symbol display device 208, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 indicating the holding state of the special figure 1 variable game, and the special figure 1 for displaying the special figure 1 variable game are displayed. A display device 212 is shown. 26 (a) to 26 (h), the relative arrangement relationship among the decorative symbol display device 208, the first special figure holding lamp 218, and the special figure 1 display device 212 is shown in FIG. Is shown differently. 26 (a) to 26 (h), a decorative symbol display device 208 is shown at the center, a special symbol 1 holding lamp 218 is shown at the lower left of the decorative symbol display device 208, and a special symbol 1 is shown below that. A display device 212 is shown.

  The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 is composed of four LEDs so as to display up to four hold states of the special figure 1 variable game. The four LEDs of the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 correspond to the special figure 1 variable game with the early holding order in order from the left to the right in the figure. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 is configured to turn on, for example, red LEDs corresponding to the number of the special figure 1 variable games in order from the left of the four LEDs, and turn off the others. In the figure, the state where the special figure 1 variable game is held is indicated by a black circle, and the state where the special game is not held is indicated by a white circle.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (a), the special symbol display device 212 executes the special symbol 1 variable game, and the decorative symbol display device 208 has a left symbol display region 208a, a middle symbol display region 208b, and a right symbol display region 208c. In each of these areas, a decorative symbol variation display is performed in which the decorative symbols are sequentially rotated in the direction indicated by the downward arrow in the drawing. At this time, none of the four LEDs of the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 emit light, and the special figure 1 variable game is not held.

  While the special figure 1 variable game is being executed, the special mission execution condition is satisfied (Yes in step S711 of the first sub-control unit effect control process), and the special mission start flag is turned on (step S713). The pachinko machine 100 according to this embodiment changes the special mission start flag from the on state to the off state (steps S1701 and S1703 of the special mission control process). Further, the pachinko machine 100 turns on the special mission execution flag (step S1705), sets “100” as the initial value of the button reception counter (step S1707), and “10000” as the initial value of the special mission execution timer counter. Set. Thus, pressing the setting operation unit 136 100 times during the 200 seconds of the button reception period is set as a special mission achievement condition.

  Next, the pachinko machine 100 stores the special mission achievement information in the RAM 408 (step S1711). As a result, the pachinko machine 100 stores the special mission achievement information indicating that the special mission has been achieved in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 408 without determining whether or not the special mission achievement condition has been met.

  Next, the pachinko machine 100 sets execution of the special mission achievement condition notification effect (step S1713). As a result, following the image in which the characters “Mission start!” Are shown in the shaded frame shown in FIG. 26A, the “button” appears in the rectangular image frame shown in FIG. The special mission achievement condition notification effect is executed by displaying in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 an image representing the characters "Defeat the enemy within the time limit!" The notification effect of the special mission achievement condition enables the player to recognize that it is necessary to repeatedly hit the setting operation button in order to achieve the special mission.

  Next, since the special mission execution flag is in the on state (Yes in step S1715), the pachinko machine 100 sets the execution of the button reception counter remaining number notification effect (step S1717). The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is configured to execute a special mission execution notification effect in a display manner similar to that of the pachinko machine 100 according to the second embodiment, for example.

  Next, the pachinko machine 100 determines that there is no button reception (No in Step S1719), the counter value of the button reception counter is “100”, not “0” (No in Step S1725), and the special mission execution counter 1 is subtracted to “9999” (step S1731), and since the counter value of the special mission execution counter is 9999 and not “0” (No in step S1733), the special mission control process is terminated.

  Further, since the pachinko machine 100 has not transmitted the variable stop command for the special figure 1 variable game from the main control unit 300 to the first sub control unit 400, the pachinko machine 100 determines that the demonstration start condition is not satisfied in the other effect processing. (No in step S1601), the other effect process is terminated without setting the demonstration effect.

  The pachinko machine 100 repeatedly executes a special mission control process every 20 ms, for example, and the special mission during one change of the special figure 1 variable game according to the pressing of the setting operation unit 136 by the player, the progress of the button reception valid period, or the like. An in-progress notification effect is executed.

  For example, if 170 seconds have elapsed since the start of the special mission and the player presses the setting operation unit 136 only once in 170 seconds, the counter value of the button reception counter for the special mission control process becomes 99 (step S1721). Since the counter value of the special mission execution counter is 1500 (step S1731), as shown in FIG. 26C, the special mission is displayed in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 in a rectangular frame. An image showing the achievement condition “Defeat the enemy with a button push!” And a character “30 seconds remaining” displayed in the rectangular frame on the right to indicate the remaining time for the button acceptance period Displayed between the two images and the image below Yoshitsune and Kengo who are below these two rectangular frames, A special mission-in-progress notification effect composed of an image for the button reception counter remaining number notification effect including an image representing the character of the remaining pressing number “99” of the setting operation unit 136 necessary for achieving another mission is executed. .

  In addition, the pachinko machine 100 controls the special figure 1 display device 212 so as to continue the special figure 1 variable game during the 170 seconds, and displays the decorative symbol fluctuation display in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c. The decorative symbol display device 208 is controlled so as to continue.

  If a predetermined time elapses after the special mission is started, for example, 185 seconds elapses, and the player does not press the setting operation unit 136 once within 170 seconds to 185 seconds after the special mission starts, Since the counter value of the button reception counter of the control process remains 99 (step S1719) and the counter value of the special mission execution counter is 750 (step S1731), as shown in FIG. In the effect display area 208d of the device 208, an image that is displayed in a rectangular frame and indicates the special mission achievement condition is displayed in the rectangular frame on the right side of the image that represents the characters “Defeat the enemy with a button push!”. And an image showing the remaining “15 seconds remaining” indicating the remaining time of the button reception valid period, and below these two rectangular frames There is an image of Yoshimune and Swordsman confronting each other, and a button reception counter remaining number notification that includes an image that is displayed between them and that represents the character of the remaining number of pressings “99” of the setting operation unit 136 necessary for achieving the special mission. A special mission in-progress notification effect composed of an effect image is executed.

  Also, the pachinko machine 100 controls the special figure 1 display device 212 to continue the special figure 1 variable game because the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variable game does not end between 170 seconds and 185 seconds after the start of the special mission. At the same time, the decorative symbol display device 208 is controlled so as to continue the decorative symbol variation display in the left middle right symbol display regions 208a, 208b and 208c.

  If a predetermined time elapses after the special mission is started, for example, 199 seconds elapses, and the player does not press the setting operation unit 136 once within 185 seconds to 199 seconds after the special mission starts, the special mission Since the counter value of the button reception counter of the control process remains 99 (step S1719) and the counter value of the special mission execution counter becomes 50 (step S1731), as shown in FIG. In the effect display area 208d of the device 208, a character image “Defeat an enemy with a button push” displayed in a rectangular frame and indicating a special mission achievement condition, and a button reception displayed in a rectangular frame on the right side of the character image. A character image of “1 second remaining” indicating the remaining time of the validity period, and Yoshimune and Swordsman below these two rectangular frames Special mission composed of confronting images and an image that is displayed between them and includes a character image of the remaining number of pressings “99” of the setting operation unit 136 necessary for achieving the special mission and prompts the setting operation unit 136 to be pressed. An in-progress notification effect is executed.

  Also, the pachinko machine 100 controls the special figure 1 display device 212 to continue the special figure 1 variable game because the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variable game does not end between 170 seconds and 185 seconds after the start of the special mission. At the same time, the decorative symbol display device 208 is controlled so as to continue the decorative symbol variation display in the left middle right symbol display regions 208a, 208b and 208c.

  Here, when the button acceptance valid period ends before the player presses the setting operation unit 136 100 times, the pachinko machine 100 does not have the special mission start flag turned on in the special mission control process (S1701). No), the special mission execution flag is in the on state (Yes in step S1735), the execution of the button reception counter remaining number notification effect is set (step S1717), the button is not received (No in step S1719), and the button reception counter Is not 0 (No in step S1725), the counter value of the special mission execution timer counter is decremented by 1 to “0” (step S1731), and the counter value of the special mission execution counter is 0 (step S1731). (Yes in S1733) And state (step S1735), sets the execution of the special mission failure notification effect (step S1737), to terminate the special mission control processing.

  Since execution of the special mission failure notification effect is set, the first sub-control unit 400 controls the decorative symbol display device 208 to execute the special mission failure notification effect. As a result, the pachinko machine 100 displays an image in which the characters “settled!” Are displayed in the shaded cut frame in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (g), an image showing the words “Mission failed!” Above, the swordsman who won the lower left game, and Yoshimune who lost the lower right game. Is displayed in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, and a special mission failure notification effect is executed. As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the first sub-control unit 400, although the special mission achievement information is stored in the RAM 408, the setting operation unit 136 is not pressed a predetermined number of times, and the special mission achievement condition is not established. The decorative symbol display device 208 so as to notify a special mission failure notification effect in a different notification mode from the notification mode of the special mission achievement notification effect based on the determination of the establishment of the special mission achievement condition. Is to control.

  In addition, during the period shown in FIG. 26 (f) and FIG. 26 (g), since the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variable game has not ended, the pachinko machine 100 has the special figure so as to continue the special figure 1 variable game. In addition to controlling one display device 212, the decorative symbol display device 208 is controlled so as to continue the decorative symbol variation display in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, and 208c.

  After that, when the predetermined period has elapsed and the variation time of the special figure 1 variable game is over, the pachinko machine 100 ends the special figure 1 variable game on the special figure 1 display device 212 as shown in FIG. Then, for example, special figure I is stopped and displayed, and in synchronization with this, the main control unit 300 transmits a special figure 1 variable game variable stop command to the first sub-control unit 400, and the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 is displayed. “Decoration 3-decoration 5-decoration 7” is enlarged and displayed in the left middle right symbol display areas 208a, 208b, 208c occupying a wide area in the center of the image. Thereby, it is notified that the special figure 1 variable game is out of date.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 100, in the other effect processing, the first sub control unit 400 receives the variable stop command of the special figure 1 variable game from the main control unit 300, and the demo start condition is satisfied (Yes in step S1601). ) Since the special mission achievement information has been deleted in step S1737 (No in step S1603), execution of a normal demonstration effect is set (step S1605), and the other effect process is terminated. Although illustration is omitted, in this example, after the suspension of the special figure 1 variable game, the bonus effect is not executed, and the normal demonstration effect is executed as necessary.

  Next, a system for giving a special benefit or the like to the player will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 shows a pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, which will be described later, corresponding to a system that can save a player's game history and gives a special benefit such as special effects to the player based on the saved game history. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a system configuration including the slot machine 1100 and the like. As shown in FIG. 27, in the system configuration of this embodiment, a web server 1200 managed by a game machine manufacturer or the like is provided. The web server 1200 is connected to a communication network such as the Internet. A mobile phone 810 possessed by a player and having a communication network connection function and a QR code reading function also constitutes the system of this embodiment.

  The QR code displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 of the pachinko machine 100 or the effect image display device 1157 (see FIG. 30) of the slot machine 1100 is read by the player with the mobile phone 810, and based on the URL converted from the QR code. When the mobile phone 810 accesses the web server 1200, a web page on which a predetermined password is described is displayed on the display unit 812 of the mobile phone 810. The player can perform settings related to the original mode in the pachinko machine 100 or the slot machine 1100 using the displayed password.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of server control processing executed by the control unit of the web server 1200. First, in step S1801, it is determined whether there is an access to a predetermined URL. If there is an access to the predetermined URL, the process proceeds to step S1803. If there is no access to the predetermined URL, the process proceeds to step S1805 without executing step S1803 described later. Here, when there is access to a predetermined URL, the accessing player may be requested to input a password, and an individual may be specified based on the input password. In this case, for example, the pachinko machine 100 and the slot machine 1100, when the game ends (for example, when the player performs an end operation), the predetermined symbol is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 or the effect image display device 1157. Configure to display. Further, in order to prevent multiple use of the same QR code, the web server 1200 determines an ID (SIM) unique to a mobile phone, an IP address of a PC, and the like, and restricts access other than the access from the ID or IP address. Good.

  In step S1803 following step S1801, the personal data (for example, personal setting information) of the player is updated based on the URL accessed by the mobile phone 810. Here, the URL generated by the pachinko machine 100 or the slot machine 1100 includes character information representing the number of games, the mission achievement status, and the like encrypted. For example, each time the pachinko machine 100 or the slot machine 1100 issues a QR code, the URL includes information regarding the mission that has been completed at that time. On the web server 1200 side, based on the difference between the information on the mission that has been completed at the present time that can be grasped based on the accessed URL and the information on the mission that has been completed at the time when the password was generated (at the start of the current game), Understand the missions achieved in the game. When the process of step S1803 ends, the process proceeds to step S1805.

  In step S1805 following step S1803, it is determined whether there is a confirmation request for special mission achievement information. If there is a confirmation request for special mission achievement information, the process proceeds to step S1807. If there is no confirmation request, the process proceeds to step S1809 without executing step S1807 described later. By executing step S1805, the special mission achievement information can be confirmed. For example, if there are multiple special missions, by checking the achievement status of the multiple special missions, the player can feel satisfied or be motivated to achieve a specific special mission. The next game may be promoted. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the achievement status of the special mission cannot be confirmed by the pachinko machine 100, the achievement status can be confirmed only after accessing the server, so that a more remarkable surprise may be given to the player. .

  In step S1807 following step S1805, special mission achievement information is notified. Even if it was not possible to notify that the special mission was achieved on the game machine, or even if the notification was not performed, step S1807 was executed to check whether the special mission was achieved. In doing so, the player may be surprised by notifying that the special mission has been achieved.

  In step S1809 following step S1805 or step S1807, it is determined whether there is a customization request from the player. If there is a customization request, the process proceeds to step S1811. If there is no customization request, the process proceeds to step S1813 without executing step S1811 described later. Since the release conditions for each customization depend on the special mission achievement information, even if the confirmation request for the special mission achievement information is not made in step S1805, the customization may be lifted without the player's knowledge. Yes, you may be able to surprise players who notice that customization has been lifted.

  In step S1811 following step S1809, the personal data is updated based on the player's operation. In this example, the original mode specification can be changed not only on the pachinko machine 100 or the slot machine 1100 but also on the web server 1200. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1813.

  In step S1813 following step S1809 or step S1811, it is determined whether there is a password issue request. If there is a password issuance request, the process proceeds to step S1815. If there is no password issuance request, the process proceeds to step S1817 without executing step S1815 described later.

  In step S1815 following step S1813, a password is generated and issued based on the personal data. The issued password may be a password that can be input to a plurality of models, or may be a password that can be input only to a selected model by selecting a model on the web server 1200. For example, when the password is issued, the status of the selected model is set to “in game” on the web server 1200. If the status is other than “in game”, the predetermined URL is accessed. As invalid. In this way, it is possible to prevent other person's personal data from being overwritten on his / her own personal data. When the process of step S1815 ends, the process proceeds to step S1817.

  In step S1817 following step S1813 or step S1815, other processing is performed. In the other processing, for example, in response to a request from the player, processing (browsing) processing of the player's personal data, transmission processing of a standby image or ringtone (registered trademark) based on the mission achievement status, and the like are performed. Here, the personal data may be changed by administrator settings. For example, a lottery or the like may be performed, the personal data of the winning player may be changed, and a condition that cannot be achieved simply by playing a normal game may be set as achieved. On the pachinko machine 100 or the slot machine 1100 side, a predetermined operation is performed based on the fact that a condition that cannot be achieved by the game itself has been achieved. When the process of step S1817 ends, the process returns to step S1801.

  FIG. 29 shows a display example of the special mission achievement status displayed on, for example, a display screen of a mobile phone when there is a request for notification of special mission achievement information in the server control process shown in FIG. 28 (step S1805). Yes. For example, when there is a request for confirmation of the special mission achievement status on the server (step S1805), the special mission achievement information is transmitted to, for example, the mobile phone 810 that has made the confirmation request. On the display screen 812 of the mobile phone 810, the received special mission achievement information is displayed in a tabular format, for example, as a mission achievement list. In addition, it is not limited to access to the server, and when the gaming machine stores special mission achievement information, it may be possible to request the gaming machine to confirm the special mission achievement status. Further, the special mission achievement information is not limited to the mobile phone, and may of course be displayed on the display screen of the personal computer.

  As shown in FIG. 29, “Mission Achievement List” is displayed at the top of the display screen 812 as the heading of the display content. In the lower part of the adjacent area, the achievement rate of the entire mission (in this example, indicated as “complete rate 48%”) is displayed. A list showing the achievement status of each mission is displayed below the achievement rate of the entire mission.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the list shows mission 1 to mission 22 from top to bottom. In each column, “Mission number”, “Mission name”, and “achievement status” are displayed in order from the left. The “achievement status” is displayed as “achieved” when the special mission is achieved, and “unachieved” when the special mission is not achieved. For example, in order from the top, the number of acquired balls 01 of mission 1 is achieved, the number of acquired balls 02 of mission 2 is achieved, the number of consecutive resorts 01 of mission 3 is achieved, the number of consecutive resorts 02 of mission 4 is achieved, and the cumulative big hit of mission 5 It is shown that the number 01 is not achieved, the cumulative jackpot number 02 for mission 6 is achieved, the case operation 01 for mission 14 is achieved, and the optional system 05 for mission 22 is not achieved. In FIG. 29, illustrations of missions 7 to 13, 15 to 21, and 23 to 24 are omitted.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26 (h), it is notified that the special mission failure notification effect has been executed and the special mission has not been achieved. However, when a QR code is issued at the end of the special figure 1 variable game, a predetermined URL can be accessed, and game information from password input to QR code issuance is stored in the server by the access. At that time, the special mission achievement information once stored in the RAM 408 and then deleted is also stored in the server. As shown in FIG. 29, mission 14 has been accomplished based on the special mission achievement information stored in the server.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the special mission achievement information is stored in the RAM 408 regardless of whether or not the problem of the special mission is actually achieved. In some cases, the notification effect after the end of the special mission can be executed in the effect mode according to the situation. Therefore, the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment does not give the player a sense of incongruity when the special mission is achieved, and can achieve the special mission to the player when the special mission is not achieved. It can be assumed that it was not, and after that, a QR code can be issued, and when the server is accessed, it can be known that the special mission has been achieved, so it may be possible to surprise and surprise is there.

  In addition, according to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, if the success / failure determination of the special mission achievement condition can be executed, the presentation based on the success / failure determination may be executed while the determination result is stored in the RAM 408. . For example, as shown in FIG. 25, when special mission achievement information is stored together with the execution of the special mission, but the special mission cannot be achieved (when the task achievement determination means determines that the task has not been achieved) ) May delete the stored special mission achievement information and execute a special mission failure notification effect. Further, according to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, special mission achievement information is stored even when a failure such as a momentary power failure or a failure of the setting operation unit 136 occurs and the determination of success or failure cannot be performed. In some cases, the special mission achievement notification effect can be executed based on the special mission achievement information. As a result, the pachinko machine 100 feels dissatisfied by the player who had the possibility of achieving the special mission (for example, unless the possibility is zero, the player may have been able to achieve it if there is no malfunction or is angry) Can be prevented.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 stores special mission achievement information in the RAM 408 in advance even if some trouble occurs when the success / failure determination of the special mission achievement condition in step S1725 of the special mission control process is performed. In this way, it is possible to reliably grant a player a sense of satisfaction or special mission achievement information while the success or failure judgment of the special mission achievement condition is successfully performed. May be possible.

  Unless the possibility that a special mission can be achieved is not zero, the success or failure judgment of the achievement condition of the special mission is not executed or the success or failure judgment cannot be executed. May be considered. For this reason, the special mission achievement information is stored in the RAM 408 in advance so as to be advantageous to the player when the success / failure determination of the special mission achievement condition cannot be executed. It is preferable to follow the determination made normally when the success / failure determination can be executed.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the player may be able to show the player a different aspect of appearance, without updating the special mission achievement information stored in the RAM 408. That is, the special mission achievement notification effect can be shown to the player when the special mission is achieved, and the special mission failure notification effect can be shown to the player when the special mission is not achieved. The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment may have a state in which mission achievement information is stored even though a special mission failure notification effect is being executed.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the special mission effect is performed during one change of the special figure variable game, and the special mission achievement information is stored at the start of the change of the special figure variable game. As described in the first embodiment, since the special figure fluctuation game in which the power interruption / recovery occurs is in an unstable state, the information updated in the unstable state has a relatively low reliability. . In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, since the special mission achievement information can be stored in the RAM 408 before the unstable state, the stored special mission achievement information is highly reliable,・ In some cases, it is possible to solve the problem that the special mission that should have been achieved by power recovery cannot be achieved.

Next, the characteristic configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 29 again.
(1) The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment
A task achievement success / failure determination means (for example, a success / failure determination unit for determining success / failure of a task achievement condition (for example, “achievement conditions” in the mission list shown in FIG. 16)) predetermined for each task (for example, missions 1 to 24 shown in FIG. , Special mission control processing steps S1529, S1725) and CPU 404),
Task achievement information (for example, special mission achievement information) indicating that the task achievement condition is met based on the fact that the task achievement success / failure determination unit determines that the task achievement condition is met in a predetermined task is set in a predetermined area. A task achievement information storage means for storing (for example, steps S1511, S1711 and RAM408 of special mission control processing);
An informing means for informing predetermined information (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208);
A predetermined notification based on the task achievement information (for example, a special mission achievement condition notification effect indicating that the special mission achievement information has been stored, a special mission achievement notification effect performed based on the special mission achievement information, etc.) Notification control means (for example, steps S1533 and S1729 of the special mission control process and the first sub-control unit 400) for executing the control to be performed,
A game machine equipped with
The task achievement information storage means confirms that a specific condition has been established before the task achievement success / failure judgment means determines the success or failure of the task achievement condition in the predetermined task (for example, that a special mission effect has started) , Regardless of whether or not the task achievement success / failure determination is being executed, the task achievement condition has been notified, the acceptance of the task achievement success / failure determination has been started, and the task achievement success / failure determination has been performed) The task achievement information is stored in the predetermined area as the achievement of the predetermined task (for example, the flow of S1505 to S1529 or the flow of S1705 to S1725 of the special mission control process).

  According to the pachinko machine 100 provided with the configuration, it may be possible to determine that the task has been achieved based on the fact that the task (mission) can be achieved. Moreover, according to the pachinko machine 100 provided with the said structure, the interest of a game may be able to be improved by performing various subject achievement effects. Moreover, according to the pachinko machine 100 having the configuration, since it is not necessary to switch the production according to the determination result by the task achievement success / failure determination means, it is possible to reduce the work and control burden related to the production when the task achievement condition is not established. There is a case. In addition, according to the pachinko machine 100 having the above-described configuration, it is possible to perform a notification performed based on the achievement of the task regardless of whether or not the task is actually achieved. You may be able to In addition, according to the pachinko machine 100 having the above configuration, even if some trouble occurs before the start of the determination by the task achievement success / failure determination unit and it becomes impossible to determine whether or not the task has been achieved, Since the task achievement effect can be executed based on the stored task achievement information, it may be possible to prevent the player from frustrating. Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 100 having the configuration, even if a problem occurs during a period in which the task can be achieved, notification based on the task achievement information stored in advance can be executed. It may be possible to prevent the person from feeling distrust and dissatisfaction.

(2) In the pachinko machine 100,
The notification control means includes effect control means (for example, step S309 of the first sub-control unit main process) for controlling the effect notified to the notification means,
The effect control means provides a first effect (for example, a special mission achievement notification effect) in a first mode based on the fact that the task achievement success / failure determination means determines that the task achievement condition is satisfied in the predetermined task. In addition to performing control to inform the notifying means, the task achievement success / failure judging means determines the non-satisfaction of the task achievement condition in the predetermined problem, and the second aspect is different from the first aspect. The control means is configured to notify the notification means of two effects (for example, a special mission failure notification effect).

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, it is possible to make the appearance aspect that is apparent, that is, the appearance aspect that is shown to the player different, without updating the stored mission achievement information. Thereby, the pachinko machine 100 may have a state in which the mission achievement information is stored even though the notification that the mission achievement has failed is being executed. Further, according to the pachinko machine 100 having the above configuration, it is possible to provide an effect that does not give the player a sense of incongruity when the mission is actually achieved, and to the player when the mission is not achieved. You may be able to assume that you could not complete the mission.

(3) In the pachinko machine 100,
The task achievement information storage unit erases the task achievement information stored in the predetermined area based on the fact that the task achievement success / failure determination unit determines that the task achievement condition is not satisfied in the predetermined task ( For example, step S1737) of the special mission control process is characterized.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, the mission achievement information may be updated according to the actual mission achievement status. Further, according to the pachinko machine 100 having the configuration, if the success / failure determination of the task achievement by the task achievement success / failure determination unit is executable, the success / failure determination is performed while storing the result of the success / failure determination in a predetermined storage area. If it is not possible to execute, remembering the mission achievement information, the player who had the possibility of completing the mission may have achieved the special mission unless the possibility was zero You may be able to avoid feeling frustrated or angry.

  Even when a problem occurs in the pachinko machine 100 when the determination is made by the task achievement success / failure determination unit, the problem achievement information is stored in advance so that the pachinko machine 100 has a sense of satisfaction or problem achievement information. On the other hand, when the determination by the task achievement success / failure determination unit is normally performed, an operation based on the result may be possible.

  In addition, unless the possibility that the task can be achieved is not zero, the determination of whether the task can be achieved is not executed or the determination as to whether the task can be achieved is unreasonably deprived of the player. May be considered. Accordingly, the pachinko machine 100 stores the task achievement information in advance so that it is advantageous to the player when the determination of whether or not the task can be achieved cannot be performed in consideration of the case where the determination of whether or not the task can be achieved cannot be performed. After that, when the achievement determination of the assignment can be performed, the achievement achievement effect is performed according to the determination made normally, and when the achievement determination of the assignment cannot be executed, it is stored. It is preferable to perform a task achievement effect based on the task achievement information.

(4) In the pachinko machine 100,
The notification control means notifies the notification means about the predetermined problem before the probability that the problem achievement availability determination means determines whether the problem achievement condition is satisfied in the predetermined problem becomes a predetermined probability larger than 0%. Control for notifying the task achievement condition is performed.

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, the contents of the mission may be notified in advance. In addition, according to the pachinko machine 100 having the configuration, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to achieve the task by notifying the task achievement condition, and to know the condition in advance, It can be emphasized that the player could not be achieved, and if the notification based on the task achievement information is subsequently performed, the player may be surprised more.

(5) In the pachinko machine 100,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
An operation means (for example, a setting operation unit 136) that can be operated by the player;
Operation detecting means for detecting an input to the operating means (for example, winning acceptance processing S217 of the main control section main process, operation section sensor 426, sensor circuit 428);
Further comprising
The task achievement condition in the predetermined task is detected by the operation detection unit that the operation unit is operated in a specific operation mode (for example, pressing the setting operation unit 136 a predetermined number of times). 1 sub-control unit main process step S311).

  According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, the success or failure of the mission may be determined according to the player's operation. In addition, according to the pachinko machine 100 having the configuration, when a player who does not want to see notification based on the task achievement information does not intentionally achieve the task, only the task achievement information is given without showing the notification. It is possible that the degree of freedom of the game can be improved. In addition, according to the pachinko machine 100 having the configuration, since the task achievement information can be given even when the operation unit is out of order, the discouragement of the player trying to achieve the task is prevented. There are cases where it is possible. The pachinko machine 100 is configured to store task achievement information regardless of whether or not the task has been achieved. Therefore, a player who has not intentionally achieved the task and a player who has attempted to achieve the task but has failed to achieve the task. In any case, the achievement of the subject may be given.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made.
Although the pachinko machine 100 according to the above embodiment is configured to execute the special mission achievement condition notification effect after storing the special mission achievement information, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pachinko machine 100 may be simultaneously with the timing for notifying the mission achievement condition when the opportunity to determine that the mission has been achieved. According to the pachinko machine 100 having such a configuration, when the achievement condition of the mission is not notified to the player, there are cases where the player can enjoy the game while guessing the achievement condition.

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the above-described embodiment may be configured such that the special mission achievement determination is performed in the power interruption process of the first sub-control unit 400. Further, only the special mission achievement information may be stored in the power interruption process. By doing in this way, the electric power interruption which arose unexpectedly will not become a disadvantage for a player, and a player will not be dissatisfied.

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the above embodiment may be configured to have a specific effect that is executed based on the fact that the special mission achievement information is stored. The player may be able to know that the special mission has been achieved by executing the specific performance.

  Although the pachinko machine 100 according to Examples 2 and 3 of the above-described embodiment stores special mission achievement information at the stage where special mission achievement conditions are set, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pachinko machine 100 may be configured to store special mission achievement information when the player first presses the setting operation unit 136 after the special mission is started.

  By the way, there is known a game machine that presents a player with a command (mission) selected by a predetermined lottery and executes a predetermined process based on the designated achievement state. In addition, informing the player in advance of the command to be achieved, or informing the command to be achieved, whether or not the command can be achieved is unknown internally, or the command to be achieved There is known a gaming table in which the possibility that the command can be achieved is not zero at the stage where the notification is made. In contrast, as in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a conventional game machine that determines that the instruction has been achieved in a state where the achievement condition of the presented instruction is not satisfied, or the instruction has been achieved. There is no known conventional game machine in which the operation of determining and the timing of the operation based on command achievement are simultaneous.

  In the game stand, the production and the like are also determined based on the lottery result of the special figure variable game, so that it may be known that the mission is achieved at the time of executing the mission production. In this case, it is easy to store mission achievement information at the time of execution of the mission effect. However, it is not easy to store mission achievement information at the time of execution of the mission effect even when the possibility of mission achievement is not certain at the time of execution of the mission effect and there is a possibility that the mission will not be achieved.

In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is used as an example of a game table, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine 1100 as shown in FIG.
FIG. 30 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 1100 as viewed from the front side (player side).

  A slot machine 1100 shown in FIG. 30 includes a main body 1101 and a front door 1102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 1101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 1101. Three reels (left reel 1110, middle reel 1111, right reel 1112) having a plurality of types of symbols (not shown) arranged on the outer peripheral surface are housed inside the center of the main body 1101 and rotated inside the slot machine 1100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 1110 to 1112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 1110 to 1112 are configured by attaching the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 1110 to 1112 are generally displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 1113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 1110 to 1112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 1110 to 1112 functions as a display device that displays a plurality of combinations of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, the three reels 1110 to 1112 are provided inside the center of the slot machine 1100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited thereto.

  Backlights (not shown) for illuminating individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 1113 are arranged on the rear surfaces of the reels 1110 to 1112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 1100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each reel 1110 to 1112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of this optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of this sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 1110 to 1112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 1120 is a lamp indicating a winning line 1114 that is valid. The effective pay line is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. There are 5 winning lines 1114. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line is valid, and when two medals are betted, the upper horizontal winning line and the lower horizontal winning line are added. When three lines are valid and three medals are bet, five lines including a right-down winning line and an upper-right winning line are valid as winning lines. Note that the number of winning lines 1114 is not limited to five. For example, when one medal is bet, the middle horizontal winning line, the upper horizontal winning line, the lower horizontal winning line, the right The down line and the upper right line may be set as valid pay lines, or the same number of pay lines may be set as valid pay lines regardless of the number of bets.

  The notification lamp 1123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a bonus) has been won internally in an internal lottery to be described later, or that a bonus game is in progress. The game medal insertable lamp 1124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 1122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal insertion is unnecessary) when winning a replay that is one of the winning combinations in the previous game. It is a lamp. The reel panel lamp 1128 is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 1130 to 1132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 1100. In this embodiment, every time the bet button 1130 is pressed, a maximum of three cards are inserted, two are inserted when the bet button 1131 is pressed, and three are inserted when the bet button 1132 is pressed. It has become so. Hereinafter, the bet button 1132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 1129 lights up a number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, a game start is informed that a game start operation is possible. The lamp 1121 is turned on.

  The setting operation unit 1190 is for performing settings relating to the game (for example, setting of original mode specifications, setting of time, setting of effect contents) by the operation of the setter. Similar to the setting operation unit 136 shown in FIG. 13, the setting operation unit 1190 is a push button that can be pressed by the setter, and a confirmation button, an upper button located above the confirmation button, and a lower part of the confirmation button. A lower button positioned; a right button positioned to the right of the confirm button; a left button positioned to the left of the confirm button; and a cancel button positioned further to the right of the right button.

  The medal slot 1141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. In other words, the insertion of medals can be performed electronically by using the bet buttons 1130 to 1132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 1141, and the insertion includes both. is there. The stored number display 1125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 1100. The game information display 1126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during the bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 1127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The stored number display 1125, the game information display 1126, and the payout number display 1127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

  The start lever 1135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 1110 to 1112. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 1141 or when the bet buttons 1130 to 1132 are operated and the start lever 1135 is operated, the reels 1110 to 1112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 1135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 1136 is provided with stop buttons 1137 to 1139. Stop buttons 1137 to 1139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 1110 to 1112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 1135, and are associated with the reels 1110 to 1112. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 1137 to 1139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 1137 to 1139, and when the stop button 1137 to 1139 can be operated, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 1133 is a button for pressing and removing a medal when the inserted medal is clogged. The payment button 1134 is a button for adjusting the medals stored electronically in the slot machine 1100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 1155. Door key hole 1140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking front door 1102 of slot machine 1100 is inserted.

  Below the stop button unit 1136, a title panel 1162 for displaying a model name and pasting various types of certificate stamps is provided. At the lower part of the title panel 1162, a medal payout opening 1155, a medal tray 1161 and a sound hole 1180 are provided. The sound hole 1180 is a hole for outputting the sound of a bass speaker (not shown) provided inside the slot machine 1100 to the outside.

  Side lamps 1144 provided at the left and right portions of the front door 1102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. A rendering device 1160 is disposed above the front door 1102. This effect device 1160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 1163 including two right shutters 1163a and 1163b that can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction, and a liquid crystal display device (effect image display) disposed on the back side of the shutter 1163. Device) 1157. When the right shutter 1163a and the left shutter 1163b are opened outward in the horizontal direction in front of the effect image display device 1157, the display screen of the effect image display device 1157 is displayed in front of the slot machine 1100 (player side). It has a structure that appears. The effect image display device 1157 is not a liquid crystal display device, but can display various effect images and various game information in the same manner as the decorative symbol display device 208 of the first or second embodiment. Any device may be used, for example, a multi-segment display (7-segment display), a dot matrix display, an organic EL display, a plasma display, a reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface.

  A sound hole 1143 is provided in the upper portion of the rendering device 1160. The sound hole 1143 is a hole for outputting the sound of an upper speaker (not shown) provided in the slot machine 1100 to the outside.

  Although illustration of circuit blocks is omitted, the slot machine 1100 of the present embodiment has a control unit having the same configuration as the pachinko machine 100. That is, the control unit of the slot machine 1100 has at least a main control unit that controls the central part of the game, and a first sub-control unit that mainly controls the production according to the command transmitted by the main control unit. ing. In the first sub control unit of the slot machine 1100, the original mode control process shown in FIG. 10 is executed. In the effect image display device 1157, the transition of the display screen as shown in FIG. 14 is controlled by the control of the first sub control unit. Is done. As a result, in the slot machine 1100, the original mode can be set by the player operating the setting operation unit 1190. For example, in the slot machine 1100, when the original mode is set, it is possible to obtain a bonus related to the appearance such as the ART push order navigation grant rate being more advantageous than when the original mode is not set, or the internal winning after the bonus internal winning In some cases, the bonus type notification is performed earlier than when the original mode is not set.

  Also in this modified example, the setting contents related to the special mission mode are not backed up. Therefore, when power is interrupted and power is restored while the setting screen is displayed on the effect image display device 1157, power interruption is performed as in FIG. For example, a default effect display screen is displayed without returning to the effect display screen informing the previous special mission effect.

In the present invention, a pachinko machine and a slot machine are given as examples of the game machine, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be applied to an arrangement ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, a smart ball, or the like.
The game table of the above embodiment is expressed as follows, for example.
(Appendix 1)
A task achievement success / failure judging means for judging success / failure of a task achievement condition predetermined for each task;
A task achievement information storage unit for storing in a predetermined area task achievement information indicating that the task achievement condition has been established based on the fact that the task achievement success / failure determination unit has determined that the task achievement condition has been satisfied in a predetermined task; ,
An informing means for informing predetermined information;
Notification control means for executing control to cause the notification means to perform predetermined notification based on the task achievement information;
A game machine equipped with
The task achievement information storage means achieves the predetermined task based on the fact that a specific condition is satisfied before the task achievement success / failure determination unit determines whether the task achievement condition for the predetermined task is successful. Storing the task achievement information in the predetermined area as a thing
A game table that features
(Appendix 2)
A gaming machine according to appendix 1,
The notification control means includes effect control means for controlling the effect notified to the notification means,
The effect control means performs control for causing the notification means to notify the first effect in a first mode based on the fact that the task achievement success / failure determination means determines that the task achievement condition is satisfied in the predetermined task. In addition, based on the fact that the task achievement success / failure determination unit has determined that the task achievement condition is not satisfied in the predetermined task, the notification unit is notified of the second effect in a second mode different from the first mode. To control
A game table that features
(Appendix 3)
In the game stand described in Appendix 1 or 2,
The task achievement information storage unit erases the task achievement information stored in the predetermined area based on the fact that the task achievement success / failure determination unit determines that the task achievement condition is not satisfied in the predetermined task.
A game table that features
(Appendix 4)
The game stand according to any one of appendices 1 to 3,
The notification control means notifies the notification means about the predetermined problem before the probability that the problem achievement availability determination means determines whether the problem achievement condition is satisfied in the predetermined problem becomes a predetermined probability larger than 0%. Performing control for notifying the task achievement condition
A game table that features
(Appendix 5)
In the game stand according to any one of appendices 1 to 4,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Operation detecting means for detecting an input to the operating means;
Further comprising
The task achievement condition in the predetermined task consists of detecting that the operation unit is operated in a specific operation mode by the operation detection unit.
A game table that features

100 Pachinko machine 136 Setting operation unit 208 Decorative symbol display device 208a Left symbol display region 208b Middle symbol display region 208c Right symbol display region 208d Effect display region 226 General winning opening 228 Normal drawing starting port 230 Special drawing starting port 232 Special drawing 2 Start port 234 Variable winning port 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 500 Second sub control unit

Claims (5)

A notification means capable of executing at least notification;
And determining assignment achievement success determining means for success challenges achievement condition,
Assignment achievement information storage means for storing assignment achievement information in an assignment storage area ;
At least viable notification control means controls to perform based the Ku report informs the said informing means prior Symbol assignment achievement information,
A game machine equipped with
The task achievement information is information indicating at least that the task achievement condition has been established,
The assignment achievement information storage means, prior to determining that there has been established the assignment achievement condition by said object achieved success determining means, division as problem is achieved, before Symbol assignment achievement information said task memory area it is those that can be stored in,
A game stand characterized by that . The game table according to claim 1,
The notification control means includes effect control means for controlling the effect notified to the notification means,
The presentation control means, said object achieved success determining means first embodiment in the first directing capable least perform the control for notifying the notification means based on the determination of the establishment of the pre-Symbol assignment achievement condition And
The effect control means, a second effect in the different second aspect and the object achieved success determining means before Symbol assignment achievement not satisfied based on the determination of the first aspect of the condition to the notification means It is possible to execute at least control to be notified,
A game stand characterized by that . A game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The assignment achievement information storage means, the assignment achievement success determination unit that is the assignment achievement information stored before Symbol task memory area based on the determination of the non-establishment of the previous SL assignment achievement condition at least erasable Is,
A game stand characterized by that . The game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The notification control means, the previously mentioned problems attain formation determination means made prior Symbol challenges probability determines the establishment of achieving conditions magnitude than 0% I確 rate, notifies the pre-Symbol assignment achievement condition to said notification means At least control that can be executed,
A game stand characterized by that . A game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Operation detecting means for detecting an input to the operating means;
Further comprising a,
Before Symbol assignment achievement condition, when the operating means is detected by the operation detection unit that is operated by the operation mode defined by the object, are those that at least can hold,
A game stand characterized by that .

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