JP5577826B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  A pachinko machine, which is one of the gaming machines, displays a variable display such as scrolling of symbols in a predetermined period on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device in response to the establishment of a start condition such as a game ball entering the start port. After being executed, the symbol arrangement corresponding to the lottery result by the internal lottery is stopped (displayed in a stopped state). If the stop display is an arrangement of predetermined symbols, a special game state advantageous to the player called a “big hit” occurs, and a large amount of game media can be paid out (for example, Patent Document 1). ).

Normally, when symbols are displayed in a stopped state, a minimum period for maintaining the state of the stopped display is provided as a period for allowing the player to confirm the arrangement of the symbols displayed in a stopped state. Conventionally, such a fixed display period has been fixed.

JP 2000-342784 A

In response to recent demands for diversification of games performed in gaming machines, there is room for improvement in the gaming machines in which the minimum display period for maintaining the stopped display state is constant.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and provides a gaming machine that allows a player to recognize a game situation by using a minimum display period that continues to maintain a stopped display state. The purpose is that.

In order to achieve this object, in the gaming machine according to claim 1 , the establishment of the start condition is detected by the display means capable of displaying the identification information, the detection means for detecting the establishment of the start condition, and the detection means. A lottery means for drawing a game state, a dynamic display control means for causing the display means to dynamically display identification information based on the detection condition being detected by the detecting means, and When the dynamic display of the identification information by the dynamic display control means is finished, the stop display control means for causing the display means to stop the identification information in a manner corresponding to the lottery result by the lottery means, and the stop display thereof After the identification information is stopped and displayed by the control means, a gaming state setting means for setting a gaming state according to the lottery result by the lottery means, and the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means. A holding means for suspending execution of dynamic display of identification information by the dynamic display control means based on establishment of the start condition when the detection means detects establishment of the start condition when When the dynamic display control means can execute the dynamic display of the identification information after the stop display control means performs the stop display of the identification information, the dynamic display held by the hold means is A dynamic release control means for causing the dynamic display control means to execute, a dynamic display mode storage means for storing a dynamic display mode of the identification information, and a movement of the identification information stored in the dynamic display storage means. A dynamic display mode selection unit that selects a mode to be executed by the dynamic display control unit and a display of identification information in a mode according to the lottery result by the stop display control unit. Stop period executing means for executing a display period for maintaining the period in a period according to the gaming state set by the gaming state setting means, wherein the dynamic display control means selects the dynamic display mode selection The identification information is dynamically displayed in a mode selected by the means, and the game state selected by the lottery means is a first game state and a second game that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state. The dynamic display mode selection means includes the dynamic display mode selection means when the first gaming state is selected by the lottery means and when the second gaming state is selected. A means for selecting the same or similar predetermined display form from among the dynamic display forms of the identification information stored in the display form storage means is provided, and the gaming machine is provided with the dynamic display of the identification information. Later set by the gaming state setting means The stop period execution means executes the gaming state set according to whether the gaming state set by the gaming state setting means is the first gaming state or the second gaming state. Means for setting the display period in the predetermined display mode to a different period, and the means for setting the display period to a different period displays the display period for the second gaming state with respect to the first gaming state. Set to a longer period.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention , when the start condition is detected by the display means capable of displaying the identification information, the detection means for detecting the start condition being met, A lottery means for performing, a dynamic display control means for causing the display means to dynamically display identification information based on detection of establishment of a start condition by the detection means, and identification information by the dynamic display control means When the dynamic display is finished, stop display control means for causing the display means to stop displaying the identification information in a manner corresponding to the lottery result by the lottery means, and the stop display control means for stopping display of the identification information. After the game is performed, the game state setting means for setting the game state according to the lottery result by the lottery means, and the detection means when the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means. And when the start condition is detected, the holding means for holding the dynamic display of the identification information by the dynamic display control means based on the establishment of the start condition, and the identification information by the stop display control means When the dynamic display control means can execute the dynamic display of the identification information after the stop display is performed, the dynamic display control means causes the dynamic display control means to execute the dynamic display held by the hold means. A dynamic display mode storage unit that stores a dynamic display mode of identification information, and a dynamic display mode of identification information stored in the dynamic display storage unit. A dynamic display mode selection unit that selects a mode to be executed by the dynamic display control unit, and a display for maintaining the display of the identification information of the mode according to the lottery result by the stop display control unit for a predetermined period A stop period execution unit that executes a period according to a game state set by the gaming state setting unit, wherein the dynamic display control unit is selected by the dynamic display mode selection unit The game state selected by the lottery means includes a first game state and a second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state. The dynamic display mode selection means stores in the dynamic display mode storage means when the first gaming state is selected by the lottery means and when the second gaming state is selected. Means for selecting the same or similar predetermined display mode from among the dynamic display modes of the identification information, and the gaming machine sets the gaming state after the dynamic display of the identification information is performed. The game state set by the means is executed and the previous The stop period execution means is configured to display the display in the predetermined display mode according to whether the gaming state set by the gaming state setting means is the first gaming state or the second gaming state. Means for setting the period to a different period, and the means for setting the display period to a different period sets the display period for the second gaming state to a period longer than the display period for the first gaming state. Further, it is possible to make the player recognize the game situation using the minimum display period in which the stop display state is maintained.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the display screen of a 3rd symbol display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a schematic diagram which shows the content of a counter area. (A) is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the lottery by a 1st per random number counter, (b) is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the lottery by a 1st per category counter. It is a schematic diagram which shows the content of the hold information storage area. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the bit structure of the number-of-holds command at the time of winning, and (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the bit structure of the number-of-holds command at the start of change. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the characteristic operation | movement of the pachinko machine in various game modes. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the characteristic operation | movement of the pachinko machine in the chance eyes continuous production. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the reservation ball | bowl storage area forward transfer process performed in the fluctuation | variation process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the change start process performed in the change process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol stop time setting process performed in the fluctuation | variation start process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the specific prize opening opening / closing process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game process performed in the specific winning opening opening / closing process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process performed in the timer interruption process of FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a winning hold number command setting process executed in the start winning process of FIG. 21; It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the audio | voice lamp effect process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the display effect process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the pending | holding information storage area progressive process performed in the display effect process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the stop symbol setting process performed in the pending | holding information storage area sequential forwarding process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception interruption process performed by MPU in an effect control apparatus. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a chance-thickness continuous effect setting process executed in the command reception interrupt process of FIG. 30. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception interruption process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol stop time setting process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the display effect process of 2nd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 having an outer shell formed of a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer frame 11 having substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11. And an inner frame 12 supported to be openable and closable. In order to support the inner frame 12, metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable to the front front side.

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64, and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is performed when the ball flows down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 5) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a launch that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

  On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the upper side of the front surface and a lower dish unit 15 that covers the lower side of the front frame 14 are provided. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower dish unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached to two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinges 19 are provided is used as an opening / closing axis. 14 and the lower pan unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front front side. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are respectively released by inserting a dedicated key into the key hole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

  The front frame 14 is assembled with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, and the like, and a window part 14c that is formed in an approximately elliptical shape is provided at a substantially central part thereof. A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be seen on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16. On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 that stores balls is formed in a substantially box shape that protrudes forward and the upper surface is opened, and prize balls and rental balls are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward to the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the sphere thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launch unit 112a by the inclination. A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. This frame button 22 is used by the player when, for example, changing the effect pattern of the variable display (variation effect) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 or changing the effect content at the reach effect. Operated.

  In addition, the front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the periphery (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing or controlling the light emission mode by turning on or blinking according to the change of the gaming state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. On the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c, there are provided electric decoration portions 29 to 33 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs. In the pachinko machine 10, these lighting parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and the lighting parts 29 to 33 are turned on by lighting or blinking of the built-in LEDs at the time of jackpot or reach effects. Alternatively, it blinks to notify that the jackpot is being hit or that the reach is one step before the jackpot.

  Further, in the upper left part of the front frame 14 as viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), there is provided a display lamp 34 which has built-in light emitting means such as LEDs and can display the payout of a prize ball and when an error occurs. In addition, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back side so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, on the lower side of the right illumination part 32, and a sticking space K1 on the front side of the game board 13 (FIG. 2) is visible from the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plated member 36 made of ABS resin that is chrome-plated is attached to an area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to bring out more gorgeousness.

  A ball rental operation unit 40 is disposed below the window 14c. The ball lending operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, Loans are made. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which the remaining amount information such as a card is displayed, and the built-in LED is lit to display the remaining amount as the remaining amount information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. In addition, in a pachinko machine in which a ball is lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, a so-called cash machine does not require the ball lending operation unit 40. In this case, the ball lending operation unit 40 It is also possible to add a decorative seal or the like to the installation portion of the parts so that the component configuration is common. A pachinko machine using a card unit and a cash machine can be shared.

  In the lower plate unit 15 located on the lower side of the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing a ball that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape having an open upper surface. Yes. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 that is operated by a player to drive a ball into the front surface of the game board 13 is disposed, and the operation of the ball launching unit 112a is permitted inside the operation handle 51. A touch sensor (not shown) for pressing, a push button type stop switch (not shown) for stopping the launch of the ball during the pressing operation, and the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51 by electric resistance. And a variable resistor (not shown) for detecting the change of the signal. When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor (not shown) is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor (not shown) changes corresponding to the operation amount. A ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor that changes according to the amount of rotation of the handle 51, and the ball is driven into the front of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the player's operation. It is. Note that when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor (not shown) and the stop switch (not shown) are turned off.

  In the lower part of the front of the lower plate 50, a ball removal lever 52 is provided for operating when the balls stored in the lower plate 50 are discharged downward. The ball removal lever 52 is always urged in the right direction. By sliding the ball release lever 52 in the left direction against the urge, the bottom opening formed in the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened. A ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removal lever 52 is normally performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as “a thousand box”) for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 is placed below the lower plate 50. As described above, the operation handle 51 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 50, and the ashtray 53 is attached on the left side of the lower plate 50.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 includes a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of ball nails, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, The ball entrance 64, the variable winning device 65, the second ball entrance 67 (through gate), the variable display device unit 80, and the like are assembled, and the peripheral edge thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12. In FIG. 2, a part of a nail, a metal fitting, or the like is deleted and illustrated for easy understanding of the reference numerals. The general winning port 63, the first winning port 64, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are arranged in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and the wood screw is provided from the front side of the game board 13. It is fixed by etc. Further, the front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c of the front frame 14 (see FIG. 1). Below, the structure of the game board 13 is demonstrated.

  An outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front surface of the game board 13, and the strip-shaped metal plate is located on the inner side of the outer rail 62 in the same manner as the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed by the above is planted. The inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 surround the outer periphery of the front surface of the game board 13, and the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1) surround the front and rear. A game area in which a game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is a front surface of the game board 13 and is a substantially circular area formed by dividing the two rails 61 and 62 and the arc member 70 (a winning hole or the like is provided, Falling area).

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball fired from the ball launching unit 112a to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball preventing member 68 is attached to the front end portion of the inner rail 61 (upper left portion in FIG. 2) to prevent the ball once guided to the upper portion of the game board 13 from returning to the ball guide path again. Is done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the sphere, and the ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 69 and gains momentum. Is bounced back to the center while being attenuated. A resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side between the lower right end of the inner rail 61 and the upper right end of the outer rail 62 is a base. The plate 60 is driven and fixed.

  A first symbol display device 37 for mainly displaying the first symbol is disposed in the upper right portion of the game area when viewed from the front (upper right portion of FIG. 2). The first symbol display device 37 is provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LED”) 37a and a 7-segment display 37b which are light emitting means.

  Several LED37a in the 1st symbol display apparatus 37 alert | reports various information by a lighting state. Specifically, the LED 37a indicates to the main controller 110 (see FIGS. 3 and 5) that the ball has won the first entrance 64 (hereinafter, this winning may be referred to as “start winning”). The stop display of the first symbol corresponding to the lottery result by the jackpot lottery performed is shown by the lighting state. In the present embodiment, any one of “16R normal hit”, “16R probability change per change”, “5R probability change per change”, “2R latent probability change per change”, “small hit”, or “normally off” is selected by this jackpot lottery drawing. It is configured to be. Therefore, for example, when “16R normal hit” is selected by the big hit lottery, the LED 37a shows the stop display of the first symbol corresponding to “16R normal hit” depending on the lighting state.

  Further, the LED 37a indicates the change display of the first symbol by changing the lighting state every moment from the start winning prize until the stop display of the first symbol is displayed. In addition, the LED 37a indicates whether or not the 3rd symbol is variably displayed on the 3rd symbol display device 81, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 (for example, whether it is a probability variation state, a normal state, etc.) In addition, the number of times that the winning (starting winning) at the first entrance 64 is suspended and the number of times that the winning at the second entrance 67 is suspended are indicated by the lighting state.

  The “probability change state” means that the probability of selecting a big hit (in this embodiment, per 16R normal change, per 16R positive change, per 5R positive change, per 2R latent probability change) is higher than the normal probability, and will be described later. This is a state where the hit probability of the second symbol is higher than the normal probability. On the other hand, the “normal state” is a state in which the probability that the jackpot is selected by the jackpot lottery and the hit probability of the second symbol remain the normal probability.

  These LEDs 37a are configured so that the emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of the respective LEDs are different, and the combination of the emission colors may suggest various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 with a small number of LEDs. it can. The 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds given at the time of big hit and an error display.

  The game area is provided with a plurality of general winning openings 63 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 includes a third liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “LCD”) that displays the third symbol in a variable manner with a winning (winning) to the first entrance 64 as a trigger. A symbol display device 81, a second symbol display portion 83 composed of LEDs that variably display the second symbol triggered by the passage of a sphere at the second entrance 67 (through gate), and a second entrance 67 ( There is provided a second symbol holding lamp 84 indicating the number of balls held through the through gate).

  The display content of the third symbol display device 81 is controlled by an effect control device 117, which will be described later. For example, three symbol rows of upper, middle, and lower are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are horizontally scrolled for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 ( (See FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 81 is constituted by a large 8-inch liquid crystal display, and the variable display device unit 80 surrounds the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81 so as to surround the center frame. 86 is arranged. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 37 displays the first symbol indicating the gaming state accompanying the control of the main control device 110 and the lottery result by the jackpot lottery. A decorative display (variation effect) according to the display of the symbol display device 37 is performed on the third symbol display device 81. Instead of the LCD, for example, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using a reel or the like.

  Further, when the ball wins (enters) the first entrance 64 while the first symbol display device 37 displays the variation of the first symbol, the winning (or based on the winning) (Execution of variable display) is suspended, and in this embodiment, a winning (start winning) to the first entrance 64 can be suspended up to four times. The number of holding times is indicated by the above-described first symbol display device 37 (LED 37a) and also by the number of lighting of the special figure holding lamp 85. The special figure holding lamp 85 is composed of lamps for the upper limit number of times of holding, and is disposed above the third symbol display device 81.

  In the following description, the number of times that a winning (or execution of variable display based on the winning) at the first entrance 64 is reserved is referred to as a special figure holding ball number N. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the special figure holding ball number N is 4 (that is, the winning at the first entrance 64 or the execution of the variable display based on the winning is held up to 4 times). However, the upper limit value of the special figure reservation ball number N is not limited to 4, and may be set to a value of 3 or less, or 5 or more (for example, 8).

  Each time the sphere passes through the second entrance 67 (through gate), the second symbol display unit 83 alternates between the symbol “◯” and the symbol “X” as the display symbol (second symbol). The variable display to light is performed. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the variable display on the second symbol display unit 83 stops at a predetermined symbol (“◯” symbol), the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is only for a predetermined time. It is configured to be in an open state so that the ball can easily enter the first entrance 64.

  The number of passes through the second entrance 67 (through gate) of the ball is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of hold times is lit and displayed on the second symbol hold lamp 84. As for the number of balls held for the second entrance 67 (through gate), the maximum number (upper limit) is limited to 4 as in the case of holding the winning at the first entrance 64. It may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times).

  Below the variable display device unit 80, a first entrance 64 into which a sphere can enter is disposed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64, the first entrance switch 208a (see FIG. 5) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first entrance switch 208a is turned on. Then, the main control device 110 performs a lottery lottery, the first symbol display corresponding to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37, and the decoration according to the display of the first symbol display device 37 A typical display is shown by the third symbol display device 81.

  The first entrance 64 is also one of the entrances through which 5 balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the first entrance 64 and the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the general prize opening 63 are the same. Although configured, a different number may be used. For example, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the first entrance 64 may be 20.

  A variable winning device 65 is disposed below the first ball opening 64, and a horizontally-long rectangular specific winning port (large opening) 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed by the main controller 110 is a jackpot (in this embodiment, per 16R normal, per 16R probability variation, per 5R probability variation, or per 2R latent probability variation). After the lottery result is displayed on the first symbol display device 37 by the stop display of the first symbol (or after the lottery result is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 by the stop display of the third symbol), the ball The game state transitions to a special game state where it is easy to win.

  In such a special game state, the opening / closing operation is repeated a predetermined number of times after the specific prize opening 65a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time and then closed again. The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is a form of a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and the player is given out a larger amount of prize balls than usual in order to give a gaming value (game value). Is done.

  In addition, when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is either per 16R normal hit, per 16R probability change, or per 5R probability change, in the special gaming state, the specific winning opening 65a is set for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds). It will be closed after it has been opened (until it has passed or until 10 balls have been won). The number of repetitions of the opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a is determined according to the lottery result. For example, if it is per 16R normal and 16R probability variation, the number of repetitions is 16 (16 rounds), and if it is per 5R probability variation, the number of repetitions is 5 (5 rounds). In the following description, the special game state described above with the opening and closing of the specific winning opening 65a that occurs when the lottery result of the big win lottery is either per 16R normal hit, per 16R probability variation, or per 5R probability variation is described as “big prize game”. May be called.

  On the other hand, when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is per 2R latent probability change, in the special gaming state, the specific winning opening 65a is for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, until 0.5 seconds elapses or 10 balls) The opening / closing operation which is closed after being opened (until winning a prize) is executed twice (two rounds).

  Moreover, in this embodiment, also when the lottery result of the big hit lottery performed by the main control device 110 is a small hit that is a kind of losing, the lottery result is displayed on the first symbol display device 37 by the stop display of the first symbol. Is displayed (or after the lottery result is displayed by the stop display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device 81), the specific winning opening 65a is opened and closed. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a executed when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a small winner is performed in the same manner as the special gaming state described above that occurs when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a 2R latent probability variation. . That is, the opening / closing operation that is closed after the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, until 0.5 seconds elapses or until ten balls are won) is performed twice (two rounds). Executed. Therefore, the player cannot distinguish whether the lottery result of the big win lottery is per 2R latent probability change or small hitting only by the opening / closing operation (opening time and number of opening / closing times) of the specific winning opening 65a.

  Specifically, the variable winning device 65 includes a horizontally-long rectangular opening / closing plate covering the specific winning opening 65a, and a large opening solenoid for opening / closing driving forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate as an axis (shown in FIG. 5). Part of the solenoid 209). The specific winning opening 65a is normally closed by an opening / closing plate, and the ball cannot enter the specific winning opening 65a or is difficult to win (closed state). When opening and closing the variable prize device 65 in a big hit game or the like, the special prize opening 65a is opened by exciting the large opening opening solenoid and tilting the opening / closing plate downward, and the ball wins the special prize opening 65a. A state that is easy to perform (open state) is temporarily formed, and the large opening solenoid is operated so that the open state and the normal closed state are alternately repeated.

  The special game state is not limited to the above-described form. When the game area is provided with a large opening that is opened and closed separately from the specific winning opening 65a, and the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on in a manner indicating a big hit (stop display), the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time. A gaming state in which a large opening provided separately from the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when the ball wins into the specific winning opening 65a while the specific winning opening 65a is opened. May be formed as a special gaming state.

  Adhesive spaces K1, K2 for adhering certificate papers, identification labels, etc. are provided at the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13, and the certificate paper, etc., adhered to the adhesive space K1, is a front frame 14. It can be visually recognized through the small window 35 (see FIG. 1).

  Further, the game board 13 is provided with an out port 66. A ball that has not entered any of the winning openings 63, 64, 65a is guided through an out port 66 to a ball discharge path (not shown). A number of nails are planted on the game board 13 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the ball, and various members (instruments) such as a windmill are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 3, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control device 110) and an effect control board (effect control device 117). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a firing control board (launching control apparatus 112), a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115), and a card unit connection board 116. Yes.

  The back pack unit 94 includes a back pack 92 and a dispensing unit 93 that form a protective cover. In addition, each control board is used for MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used for various lotteries, time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generation circuit or the like is mounted as necessary.

  The main control device 110, the effect control device 117, the payout control device 111 and the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated.

  Further, the substrate box 100 (main control device 110) and the substrate box 102 (dispensing control device 111 and launch control device 112) connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened by a sealing unit (not shown) (caulking structure). Consolidated). In addition, a seal (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover so as to cover the box base and the box cover. This seal seal is made of a brittle material. If the seal is to be peeled off in order to open the substrate boxes 100, 102, or if the substrate boxes 100, 102 are forcibly opened, the box base side and the box cover are removed. Cut to the side. Therefore, it is possible to know whether or not the substrate boxes 100 and 102 have been opened by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal.

  The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 that is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 5). ing. The tank 130 is successively replenished with balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall, and a required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball clogging in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 5). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the display content displayed on the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining a display screen of the third symbol display device 81.

  The third symbol is composed of 10 types of main symbols consisting of 10 types of character symbols corresponding to the numbers from “0” to “9”, and one type of sub symbol formed smaller than this main symbol (in this embodiment, The design of the shell). These main symbols and sub symbols constitute a symbol row (virtual symbol reel) by arranging the main symbols in ascending or descending order of numbers and arranging the sub symbols between the main symbols.

  In this embodiment, the variation direction of the symbol is the horizontal direction X, and in the variation in the horizontal direction (horizontal scrolling), each symbol row includes three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of upper, middle, and lower. The third symbol is displayed in three stages of left, middle and right for each symbol row (Z1 to Z3). Accordingly, the third symbol display device 81 displays a total of nine third symbols of 3 rows × 3 columns. Here, the upper symbol row Z1 is arranged so that the numbers corresponding to the main symbol row appear in descending order, and the middle symbol row Z2 and the lower symbol row Z3 are arranged so that the numbers of the main symbol appear in ascending order. ing.

  Five effective lines are set on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, five lines of a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right rising line L4, and a left rising line L5 are set as effective lines.

  When the ball enters the first entrance 64 (wins) and the third symbol display device 81 scrolls in the predetermined variation direction (horizontal direction X in the present embodiment), the variation display of the third symbol has a predetermined variation time. The third symbol is stopped and displayed in the order of the upper symbol row Z1, the lower symbol row Z3, and the middle symbol row Z2. At this time, if the stop display of the 3rd symbol is arranged in a predetermined 3rd symbol arrangement (combination of 3rd symbols) on any active line, the lottery result of the big win lottery is a big hit. It shows that.

  Here, which type of jackpot is indicated by the arrangement of the third symbols, for example, among the main symbols corresponding to even numbers (“2”, “4”, “6”, “8”), When main symbols corresponding to the same even number are arranged on one active line, it indicates that the jackpot is a 16R normal hit. Further, for example, when the main symbols corresponding to “7” are arranged on one active line, it indicates that the jackpot is a 16R probability variation, and an odd number other than “7” (“1”, “3” ”,“ 5 ”,“ 9 ”) indicates that the jackpot is per 5R probability variation when the main symbols are aligned on one active line. In addition, the arrangement | sequence of the 3rd symbol which shows jackpot is not restricted to the arrangement | sequence of the same 3rd symbol. For example, a case where main symbols corresponding to “1”, [2], and “3” are arranged on one active line may be an arrangement of the title 3 symbols indicating the jackpot.

  If the combination of the third symbols arranged on the active line is a jackpot that generates a jackpot game (in this embodiment, per 16R normal, per 16R probability variation, or per 5R probability variation), it is executed after the stop display of the third symbol. In the jackpot game, a jackpot video (a jackpot effect) is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  In the present embodiment, the changing direction (scrolling direction) is the horizontal direction X, but the changing direction may be the vertical direction (that is, the direction orthogonal to the horizontal direction X). When the change direction is the vertical direction (vertical scroll), the effective line is the upper line (Z1 line in FIG. 4), middle line (Z2 line in FIG. 4), and lower line (Z3 line in FIG. 4). ), The right rising line L4 and the left rising line L5. In the case of vertical scrolling, for example, the third symbol is stopped and displayed in the order of left symbol row L1 '→ right symbol row L3 → middle symbol row L2.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the pachinko machine 10. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the fixed display period of the stop display of the first symbol and the third symbol (that is, the minimum period in which the stop display state is maintained) is changed according to the game situation. It is configured as follows. As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 110, a payout control device 111, and an effect control device 117.

  The main control device 110 controls the operation of the entire pachinko machine 10, and sends various commands to sub-control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the effect control device 117, and controls the operation of the sub-control device. To do. In the present embodiment, various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device only in one direction. Note that a command indicating the state of the sub control device may be transmitted from the sub control device to the main control device 110.

  The main controller 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 includes a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A RAM 203 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 203 includes a counter area 203a, a special figure holding ball counter 203b, a variation time counter 203c, a symbol stop time counter 203d, a symbol stop time memory 203e, a continuous effect flag 203f, a continuous effect counter 203g, and a continuous effect. And a standby flag 203h.

  The counter area 203a has various counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, CINI1 to CINI2 (see FIG. 6), etc., and determines the jackpot, the display setting of the first symbol display device 37, the second symbol display unit 83 This is an area used to perform a lottery of display results. The detailed configuration of the counter area 203a will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The special figure reserved ball number counter 203b is a counter that counts the number N of special figure reserved balls, that is, the number of times the winning (starting winning) at the first entrance 64 is reserved. Is incremented by 1 every time a player enters (wins), and is decremented by 1 each time a change display of symbols (the first symbol and the third symbol) is executed.

  The variation time counter 203c is a counter for measuring the elapsed time since the first symbol variation display is started. The variation time counter 203c is the first symbol variation time determined by the set variation pattern and the addition time every time the variation start process (see FIG. 16) is executed, that is, every time the first symbol variation display is started. A value corresponding to is set as an initial value. After the initial value is set, the value of the fluctuation time counter 203c is decremented by 1 every 4 ms that is the execution interval of the regular process in the main process (see FIG. 13). Thus, the period from when the initial value is set until the value of the fluctuation time counter 203c becomes zero becomes the fluctuation time of the first symbol determined by the set fluctuation pattern and addition time.

  The symbol stop time counter 203d is a counter for measuring the elapsed time after the stop display of the first symbol is started. The symbol stop time counter 203d has a fixed display period of the stop display of the first symbol when the value of the variation time counter 203c subtracted every time after the initial value is set becomes zero and the stop display of the first symbol is started. A value corresponding to (a minimum period during which the stop display state is maintained) is set as an initial value. The value indicating the fixed display period of the stop display of the first symbol is a value stored in a symbol stop time memory 203e described later, and is stored in the symbol stop time memory 203e when setting an initial value. Values are used. After the initial value is set, the value of the symbol stop time counter 203d is decremented by 1 every 4 ms that is the execution interval of the regular process in the main process (see FIG. 13). Thus, the period from when the initial value is set until the value of the symbol stop time counter 203d becomes zero becomes the fixed display period of the stop display of the first symbol.

  The symbol stop time memory 203e is a memory for storing a fixed display period of the stop display of the first symbol to be set in the symbol stop time counter 203d. In the symbol stop time memory 203e, a value indicating the fixed display period of the stop display of the first symbol determined according to the game situation is stored by overwriting each time the change start process (see FIG. 16) is executed. Is done.

  The continuous performance flag 203f is a flag indicating whether or not the chance-thick continuous performance is being executed based on the fact that the lottery result of the pre-reading lottery is per 5R probability variation. In addition, the “look-ahead lottery” is different from the jackpot lottery executed at the start timing of the variable display of the symbols based on the start winning when the ball wins the first entrance 64 (start winning). It is a lottery performed prior to the jackpot lottery. This pre-read lottery is performed by the same lottery method as the jackpot lottery except that the lottery timing is different, and the same lottery result as the jackpot lottery is obtained.

  When the continuous performance flag 203f is set to ON (“1”), it indicates that the chance-thick continuous performance based on the fact that the lottery result of the look-ahead lottery was around 5R probability variation is being executed, and is OFF. When (“0 (zero)”) is set, it indicates that the chance control continuous production based on the fact that the lottery result of the pre-fetch lottery was around 5R probability variation is not executed in the effect control device 117.

  The continuous effect flag 203f is performed based on the winning in the winning hold number command setting process (see FIG. 22), which is a part of the starting winning process (see FIG. 21) executed based on the start winning. It is set to ON when a condition for causing the effect control device 117 to execute the chance continuous effect based on the fact that the lottery result of the pre-read lottery is per 5R probability variation is satisfied. Thereafter, the value of a continuous effect counter 203g, which will be described later, becomes zero, and the continuous effect flag 203f is set off as the chance-thick continuous effect executed in the effect control device 117 ends.

  The continuous effect counter 203g is a counter for managing the execution period of the chance-thick continuous effect executed in the effect control device 117 based on the fact that the lottery result of the pre-reading lottery is per 5R probability variation. When the continuous effect flag 203f described above is turned on in the winning hold number command setting process (see FIG. 22), the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203b at that time (the value of the special figure reservation ball number N) is the continuous effect. Set to the counter 203g. Thereafter, the value of the continuous effect counter 203g is decremented by one each time the first symbol variation display is started until the value of the continuous effect counter 203g becomes zero. That is, the continuous effect counter 203g displays the change display of the first symbol based on the start winning that triggered the pre-read lottery in which the 5R probability variation for executing the chance continuous effect is selected, and the 1 that was held before the winning is 1 Alternatively, the number of times the first symbol variation display based on multiple winnings is executed is counted.

  The continuous effect standby flag 203h is a standby for execution of the chance continuous effect in the execution period of the chance continuous effect executed in the effect control device 117 based on the fact that the lottery result of the pre-reading lottery is per 5R probability variation. It is a flag indicating whether or not it is in the middle, and when on (“1”) is set, it indicates that the chance stage continuous production is waiting to be executed, and off (“0 (zero)”). ")" Is set, it indicates that the chance eye continuous effect can be executed without waiting. This continuous effect standby flag 203h is used when the lottery result of the pre-read lottery performed based on the start winning is about 5R probability variation, and when the change of the first symbol is being executed when the winning is made. It is set to on and then set to off when the variable display of the first symbol being executed is completed.

  The above-described counter area 203a, special figure holding ball counter 203b, variation time counter 203c, symbol stop time counter 203d, symbol stop time memory 203e, continuous effect flag 203f, continuous effect counter 203g, and continuous effect standby flag 203h Both of these are initialized (cleared to 0) in the initialization process of the RAM 203 performed in the start-up process (see FIG. 12) executed when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

  In addition to the counters and flags described above, the RAM 203 stores a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201 and the return address of a control program executed by the MPU 201 are stored, various flags and counters, I / O And a work area (work area) in which values such as are stored. The RAM 203 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up.

  When the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer and the value of each register when the power is shut off (including when the power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) are stored in RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by the main process (see FIG. 13), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in a startup process (see FIG. 12) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is immediately input, an NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 23) as a process at the time of a power failure is immediately executed, and information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203.

  An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 includes a payout control device 111, an effect control device 117, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device 82, a second symbol hold lamp 84, and a first entrance switch 208a. And various switches 208 including a switch group or a sensor group (not shown), and a solenoid 209 including a large opening solenoid for opening / closing the opening / closing plate of the specific winning opening 65a, a solenoid for driving an electric accessory, and the like. It is connected.

  The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to perform payout control of prize balls and rental balls. The MPU 211, which is an arithmetic unit, includes a ROM 212 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 211, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 213 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  Similarly to the RAM 203 of the main controller 110, the RAM 213 stores a stack area for storing the contents of internal registers of the MPU 211, a return address of a control program executed by the MPU 211, various flags and counters, I / O And a work area (work area) in which values such as O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) as a power failure process is immediately executed, and information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213. Note that the NMI interrupt process executed by the payout control apparatus 111 is the same process as the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 23) executed by the main control apparatus 110.

  An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 110, the payout motor 216, the firing control device 112, and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively. Although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting a prize ball that has been paid out. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111 but is not connected to the main control device 110.

  The launch control device 112 controls the ball launch unit 112a so that the launch strength of the ball according to the rotational operation amount of the operation handle 51 is obtained when the main control device 110 gives an instruction to launch a ball. The ball launching unit 112a includes a launching solenoid and an electromagnet (not shown), and the firing solenoid and the electromagnet are permitted to be driven when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, a touch sensor (not shown) detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51, and a stop switch for stopping the ball firing is turned off (not operated). The firing solenoid is excited in accordance with the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51, and a ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the operation handle 51.

  The effect control device 117 sets the sound output in the sound output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, sets the number of lamps to be turned on in the special figure holding lamp 85, and turns on the lamps in the illumination units 29 to 33 and the display lamp 34. In addition, it controls the setting of turning off and on, the variable display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 and the jackpot effect.

  The effect control device 117 includes an MPU 271, an image controller 274, a character ROM 275, a video RAM 276, an input / output port 277, an output port 278, and bus lines 279 and 280.

  An input / output port 277 is connected to the MPU 271 which is an arithmetic unit via a bus line 279 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 277 is connected to the main controller 110, the image controller 274, the audio output device 226, the illumination units 29 to 33 and the display lamp 34, the special figure holding lamp 85, and the frame button 22. ing.

  A character ROM 275 and a video RAM 276 are connected to the image controller 274, and an output port 278 is connected via a bus line 280. A third symbol display device 81 is connected to the output side of the output port 278. Even if the pachinko machine 10 is a different model with different winning probabilities and the number of prize balls to be paid out in one jackpot, a model having the same specifications as the symbols displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is available. Therefore, the production control device 117 is made a common part to reduce the cost.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control device 117 collectively performs control of sound output, control of turning on and off various lamps, and control of variable display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. However, it may be configured such that various controls are shared by a plurality of control devices. For example, control of voice output and control of lighting and extinguishing of various lamps are performed by a dedicated control device (voice lamp control device), and control of variable display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 is performed. A dedicated control device (display control device) may be used.

  The MPU 271 is an arithmetic unit as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU 271 includes a ROM 272 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 271 and fixed value data, and various circuits such as a RAM 273 used as a work memory.

  The RAM 273 includes a hold information storage area 273a, a hold ball counter 273b, a variation time counter 273c, a continuous effect flag 273d, a continuous effect counter 273e, a continuous effect standby flag 273f, a continuous effect execution lottery counter 273g, There is a stop effect lottery counter 273h, a symbol stop special lottery counter 273i, and a symbol stop flag 273j.

  The hold information storage area 273a stores data such as the type of stop display performed after the variable display of the third symbol based on the winning based on the winning hold number command set and output in the main controller 110 based on the start winning. It is an area for storing. The detailed configuration of the hold information storage area 273a will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The reserved ball counter 273b is a counter corresponding to the special figure reserved ball number counter 203b in the main controller 110, and is for indicating the value of the special figure reserved ball number N. The reserved ball counter 273b is set and output every time the value of the special figure reserved ball number N (the value of the special figure reserved ball number counter 203b) is changed in the main controller 110 (more specifically, a winning prize) On-time hold number command and change start hold number command) are received, the value of the special figure hold ball number N indicated by the command is set.

  The variation time counter 273c is a counter for measuring the elapsed time since the display of variation of the third symbol is started. The variation time counter 273c receives the variation pattern command from the main control device 110, that is, every time the variation display of the third symbol is started, the variation time counter 273c indicates the variation time indicated by the variation pattern command, and then the main control device. A value corresponding to the variation time of the third symbol obtained by adding the addition time indicated by the variation time addition command received from 110 is set as an initial value. After the initial value is set, the value of the variation time counter 273c is decremented by 1 every 20 ms that is the execution interval of the display effect process. Therefore, the period from when the initial value is set until the value of the fluctuation time counter 273c becomes zero becomes the fluctuation time of the third symbol.

  The continuous performance flag 273d is a flag indicating whether or not the chance-thickness continuous performance is being executed. When ON (“1”) is set, it indicates that the chance-thick continuous performance is being executed. In the case where “OFF” (“0 (zero)”) is set, it indicates that the chance-thick continuous effect is not executed.

  This continuous effect flag 273d is a chance item in the chance-thick continuous effect setting process (see FIG. 31) that is executed when the winning-pending number command set and output in the main controller 110 based on the start winning is received. It is set to ON when it is determined to execute the continuous performance. Specifically, the received number-of-holds command at the time of winning indicates that the 5R probability variation is selected by a look-ahead lottery based on the winning that triggered the setting of the number-of-holding command at the time of winning. When the value of the holding ball counter 273b updated by receiving the holding number command (the value of the special figure holding ball number N) is 2 or more, the continuous effect flag 273d is set to ON. Alternatively, the received number-of-holds command at the time of winning indicates that an out-of-game is selected by a look-ahead lottery based on a winning that has triggered the setting of the number-of-holding command at the time of winning, and the number-of-holds command at the time of winning When the value of the holding ball counter 273b updated by the reception of 2 is 2 or more, the chance eye continuous effect with a predetermined probability (1/150 in this embodiment) based on the value of the continuous effect execution lottery counter 273g described later Even when the execution is selected, the continuous performance flag 273d is set to ON.

  After the continuous effect flag 273d is set to ON, the value of a continuous effect counter 273e described later becomes zero, and the continuous effect flag 273d is set to OFF along with the completion of the chance chance continuous effect being executed. The

  The continuous performance counter 273e is a counter for managing the execution period of the chance-thick continuous performance. In the chance-thick continuous effect setting process (see FIG. 31) executed when the winning-holding number command is received from the main controller 110, when the above-described continuous effect flag 203f is turned on, the held ball counter at that time The value of 273b (the value of the special figure holding ball number N) is set in the continuous effect counter 273e. Thereafter, the value of the continuous effect counter 273e is decremented by 1 each time the display of the variation of the third symbol is started until the value of the continuous effect counter 273e becomes zero. That is, the continuous effect counter 273e displays the variation display of the third symbol based on the start winning corresponding to the winning-holding number command that triggered the execution of the chance continuous effect, and the 1 that was held before the winning. Alternatively, the number of times that the variable display of the third symbol based on multiple winnings is executed is counted.

  The continuous effect standby flag 273f is a flag indicating whether or not the execution of the chance continuous effect is waiting during the execution period of the chance continuous effect, and is set to ON (“1”). Indicates that the execution of the chance-thickness continuous effect is on standby, and when off (“0 (zero)”) is set, indicates that the chance-thickness continuous performance can be executed without waiting. .

  This continuous effect standby flag 273f is used in the winning hold number command in the chance continuous effect setting process (see FIG. 31) executed when the effect control device 117 receives a winning hold number command from the main control device 110. Based on this, it is determined that execution of the chance eye continuous effect is determined, and when the 3rd symbol variation display is being executed at that time, it is set to ON. Then it is set to off. That is, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment sets the continuous performance flag 273d to ON when the performance control device 117 determines to execute the chance-thick continuous performance based on the winning hold command received from the main control device 110. If the 3rd symbol variation display is being executed at that time, it is configured to wait for the execution of the chance interval continuous rendering until the variation display ends. Yes.

  The continuous production execution lottery counter 273g is a counter used for lottery of whether or not to execute the chance continuous production in response to the winning-holding number command indicating that the prefetch lottery is normally out of play. This continuous effect execution lottery counter 273g is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the range of 0 to 299, and is repeatedly updated every 1 ms in the main process (see FIG. 25) executed by the effect control device 117. .

  The lottery by the continuous production execution lottery counter 273g is performed in a chance-thick continuous production setting process (see FIG. 31) that is executed when the production control device 117 receives a winning hold number command from the main control device 110. Specifically, in the chance continuous effect setting process (see FIG. 31), the received winning number-of-holds command indicates that a normal outage has been selected by pre-read lottery, and is updated by the winning-number-of-holds command. When the value of the reserved ball counter 273b is 2 or more, the value of the continuous performance execution lottery counter 273g is referred to. If the referenced value is “0” or “1”, it is a win and the chances are continuous. The execution of the production is decided. That is, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to execute a chance-thickness continuous effect with a probability of 1/150 with respect to a prize-holding number command indicating that the prefetch lottery is normally out of play.

  The symbol stop time effect execution lottery counter 273h produces an effect that bubbles are generated and rise during the fixed display period of the stop display of the third symbol performed within the execution period of the chance eye continuous effect (hereinafter referred to as this effect). This is a counter used for lottery of whether or not to execute (sometimes referred to as “normal effect at the time of symbol stop”). This symbol stop effect execution lottery counter 273h is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the range of 0 to 99, and is repeatedly updated every 1 ms in the main process (see FIG. 25) executed by the effect control device 117. Is done.

  The lottery by the symbol stop effect execution counter 273h is performed during the stop symbol setting process (see FIG. 29) for setting data for executing the stop display of the third symbol during the execution period of the chance-thick effect. This is done by referring to the value of the symbol stop effect execution counter 273h, and if the referenced value is a value within the range of “0” to “9”, execution of the symbol stop normal effect is determined. That is, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to execute (display) the normal effect at the time of symbol stop with a probability of 1/10 during the execution period of the chance-thickness continuous effect.

  Symbol stop effect special lottery counter 273i is the symbol stop normal effect (the bubble is generated and rises during the fixed display period of the stop display of the third symbol performed within the execution period of the chance eye continuous effect ) Is a counter used for drawing whether or not to execute an effect in which a jellyfish appears (hereinafter, this effect may be referred to as a “design special effect when the symbol is stopped”). The symbol stop time special lottery counter 273i is configured as a loop counter that is updated in a range of 0 to 10, and is repeatedly updated every 1 ms in the main process (see FIG. 25) executed by the effect control device 117. Is done.

  The lottery by the symbol stop time special drawing lottery counter 273i is performed in the stop symbol setting process (see FIG. 29). Specifically, it is during the execution period of the chance stage continuous effect that is being executed by selecting the 5R probability variation by pre-reading lottery, the execution of the normal effect when the symbol is stopped, and the continuous effect at the start of the variation When the value of the counter 273e is 2 or less, it is performed by referring to the value of the special stop effect special lottery counter 273i. At this time, if the referenced value is a value within the range of “0” to “4”, execution of the special effect at the time of symbol stop is determined. That is, when the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment executes the normal effect at the time of symbol stop during the execution period of the chance eye continuous effect in which the stop display of the third symbol indicating the 5R probability variation is finally performed, The symbol stop special effect is executed (displayed) after the symbol stop normal effect with a probability of 1/2.

  The symbol stop flag 273j is a flag indicating whether or not the stop display of the third symbol is being executed. When ON (“1”) is set, the stop display of the third symbol is executed. In the case where it is set to “OFF” (“0 (zero)”), stop display of the third symbol is not performed (for example, during execution of variable display of the third symbol, Customer waiting effect is being displayed). The symbol stop flag 273j is set to ON when stop display of the third symbol is executed in the display effect process (see FIG. 27). The symbol stop flag 273j that is set to ON is used when the variation display of the third symbol is started by receiving the variation pattern command from the main control device 110, or when the stop display of the third symbol exceeds the fixed display period. When the display of the customer waiting effect is started for a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute), it is set to OFF.

  The above-described hold information storage area 273a, hold ball counter 273b, variation time counter 273c, continuous effect flag 273d, continuous effect standby flag 273f, continuous effect execution lottery counter 273g, symbol stop effect lottery counter 273h, symbol stop special Both the lottery counter 273i and the symbol stop flag 273j are initialized in the initialization process of the RAM 273 performed in the start-up process (see FIG. 24) executed when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. 0 cleared).

  The RAM 273 is a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 271, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 271, and a work area for storing various flags, counters, and I / O values. (Working area). Further, the RAM 273 includes various memories, flags, counters, and the like.

  The image controller 274 adjusts the timing of the character ROM 275, the video RAM 276, the input / output port 277, and the output port 278 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 276 at a predetermined timing. It is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  The character ROM 275 is a memory that stores data for presentation such as symbols (background symbols, third symbols, and decorative symbols) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in a compressed form. In the character ROM 275, for example, for effect display (variation effect) or effect used during the fixed display period of the stop display of the third symbol (normal effect when the symbol is stopped, special effect when the symbol is stopped) Are stored, a character design of the third design, a background design, a notice character design, and the like. Various types of data for presentation correspond to data (variation display data) used for each variation display of normal variation (out-of-range variation), normal reach variation, and the like.

  The character ROM 275 stores the data for presentation as described above in a compressed state in order to reduce the amount of data to be stored. In the present embodiment, the production data is composed of approximately 1024 Mbytes, and the approximately 1024 Mbytes of data is compressed to approximately 768 Mbytes and stored in the character ROM 275. Only the necessary data for presentation that is compressed and stored in the character ROM 275 is read out and decompressed, and then a predetermined area of the video RAM 276 (variable presentation data storage area 276a, stop symbol data storage area 276b). , The design stop effect data storage area 276c).

  The video RAM 276 is a memory for storing effect data to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in a decompressed state (a state where it can be used immediately). The video RAM 276 has a variable effect data storage area 276a, a stop symbol data storage area 276b, and a symbol stop effect data storage area 276c.

  The variation effect data storage area 276a is an area for storing data for causing the third symbol display device 81 to display a variation display (variation effect) and a jackpot effect. When each effect is started, the effect data to be executed is read from the character ROM 275 and stored in the variable effect data storage area 276a. When each effect is started, an image corresponding to the data stored in the variable effect data storage area 276a is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 according to time.

  The stop symbol data storage area 276b is an area for storing data for displaying the stop display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device 81. When the variable display of the third symbol is started, the stop display determined based on the stop symbol set value stored in the hold information storage area 273a (more specifically, the execution area 273a0 (see FIG. 8)) is performed. Data is read from the character ROM 275 and stored in the stop symbol data storage area 276b. Then, after the third symbol variation display is completed, an image corresponding to the data stored in the stop symbol data storage area 276b is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 as a stop display.

  The symbol stop effect data storage area 276c is used for causing the third symbol display device 81 to display an effect (a normal effect when the symbol is stopped and a special effect when the symbol is stopped) executed during the fixed display period of the stop display of the third symbol. This is an area for storing the data. In the stop symbol setting process (see FIG. 29), when the execution of the normal effect at the time of symbol stop or the execution of the special effect at the time of symbol stop is determined, the data of the determined effect is displayed when the variable display of the third symbol is started. It is read from the ROM 275 and stored in the symbol stop effect data storage area 276c. Then, at the start timing of each effect, an image corresponding to the data stored in the effect data storage area 276c at the time of symbol stop is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 according to time.

  The reason why various data are read from the character ROM 275 and stored in the data storage areas 276a to 276c is because the RAM is generally faster than the ROM. For example, when the presentation data is read from the character ROM 275 and displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81, if the amount of data to be read is large, it takes time to read, and smooth display is not possible or clear. This is because the display may not be possible. This is also because the processing of the display data (for example, changing the size of the decorative design or changing the color of the background design) is easier when stored in the RAM.

  The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3). And a switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in the voltage of AC 24 volts supplied from the outside, and drives various switches such as various switches 208, solenoids such as the solenoid 209, motors, etc. A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the control devices 110 to 114 as necessary voltages.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power interruption, power interruption) occurs when this voltage falls below 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 can normally execute the NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 23), store the information on the occurrence of power interruption in the RAM 203 and the RAM 213, and complete it.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 clear the respective backup data and the payout control device 111 for clearing the backup data. A payout initialization command is transmitted to the payout control device 111.

  Next, the counter area 203a provided in the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the counter area 203a. The counter area 203a includes various counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, CINI1 to CINI2, a counter buffer, and a reserved ball storage area.

  The first per-random number counter C1 is a counter for drawing whether the first symbol (or the third symbol) is a big hit or out, and in this embodiment, a loop that can take a range of 0 to 699. It is configured as a counter.

  The first hit type counter C2 is a counter for drawing the jackpot type when the jackpot is selected by lottery by the first hit random number counter C1, and in this embodiment, the first hit type counter C2 takes a range of 0 to 9. It is configured as a loop counter to obtain. In the present embodiment, any one of 16R normal variation, 16R probability variation, 5R probability variation, or 2R latent probability variation is selected by lottery by the first hit type counter C2.

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is a counter for drawing a symbol stop display mode at the time of deviation in the third symbol variation display. In this embodiment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 is configured as a loop counter that can take a range of 0 to 238. ing. After the reach is generated by the lottery by the stop pattern selection counter C3, the final stop symbol is shifted by one by one before and after the reach symbol, and the “stop off-reach reach” is stopped. Similarly, after the reach occurs, the final stop symbol is the reach symbol. Either “reach other than front / rear out” or “single out” where no reach occurs is selected as the display mode of the symbol stop display.

  The second per-random number counter C4 is a counter for drawing whether the second symbol is a big hit or out, and is configured as a loop counter that can take a range of 0 to 250 in this embodiment. .

  The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is a counter for determining the initial value of the first per-random number counter C1, and is a loop that is updated in the same range as the first per-random number counter C1 (0 to 699 in this embodiment). It is configured as a counter.

  The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is a counter for determining the initial value of the second random number counter C4, and is updated in the same range as the second random number counter C4 (0 to 250 in this embodiment). It is configured as a counter.

  The fluctuation type counters CS1 to CS3 are counters for drawing the type of fluctuation display (dynamic display) of the third symbol. In the following description, CS1 may also be referred to as a “first variation type counter”, CS2 as a “second variation type counter”, and CS3 as a “third variation type counter”.

  The first variation type counter CS1 is a counter used for selecting (selecting) a variation display (dynamic display) pattern (variation pattern) of the third symbol. In this embodiment, the first variation type counter CS1 has a range of 0 to 198. It is configured as a possible loop counter. In the present embodiment, four types of variation patterns are selected as variation patterns selected based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1, namely, extraordinary variation, normal reach variation, super reach variation, and special reach variation.

  The second variation type counter CS2 is a variation in reach pattern (normal reach, super reach, special reach in this embodiment) until a symbol other than the final stop symbol stops and a reach occurs after the reach stops. It is a counter for determining the number of symbols. In the present embodiment, the second variation type counter CS2 is configured as a loop counter that can take a range of 0 to 240.

  The third variation type counter CS3 is a counter for selecting the effect pattern of the notice effect, and is configured as a loop counter that can take a range of 0 to 162 in this embodiment.

  Each of these counters C1 to C4, CINI1 to CINI2, and CS1 to CS3 is incremented by 1 every time it is updated. Since it is a loop counter, it returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value of the counter.

  Here, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1. When the second random number counter C4 makes one round, the value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the second random number counter C4.

  Among these counters, the counters C1 to C4 are updated at intervals of 2 ms, which is an execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 20). On the other hand, the counters CINI1 to CINI2 are updated once every execution of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 20), and are repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 13). The counters CINI1 to CINI2 are updated once every time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 20) is executed, and are repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 13).

  Each time the counters C1 to C4, CINI1 to CINI2, and CS1 to CS3 are updated, the updated values are appropriately stored in the corresponding areas in the counter buffer in the counter area 203a. When it is necessary to refer to the values of the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2 during the execution of various control programs, the values of the counters stored in the counter buffer are used. Are referenced respectively.

  The reserved ball storage area is a memory for storing the values of the counters C1 to C3 in accordance with the winning timing when the ball wins (wins) the first entrance 64. In this reserved ball storage area, there are four reserved areas (first reserved area to fourth reserved area) so that the data (values of the counters C1 to C3) acquired at the time of winning the ball can be stored up to four times. ) And one execution area referred to in the change start process (see FIG. 15).

  In each of the four reserved areas (first reserved area to fourth reserved area) in the reserved ball storage area, an area for storing the value of the first random number counter C1 and the value of the first type counter C2 are stored. And an area for storing the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. In the present embodiment, three areas in which the values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored are provided in each reserved area in one reserved ball storage area, but a plurality of reserved ball storage areas are provided. These three areas may be divided into a plurality of reserved ball storage areas and stored. For example, a part (one or two areas) of three areas for storing the values of the counters C1 to C3 is provided in one of the two reserved ball storage areas, and the remaining areas are provided. You may comprise so that it may provide in the other holding ball storage area.

  As described above, in the reserved ball storage area, data (values of the counters C1 to C3) acquired at the timing when the ball has won the first entrance 64 can be stored up to four times. In the case of storing the data of the times, the data in order from the area with the smallest area number (first to fourth) among the vacant areas of the four reserved areas (first reserved area to fourth reserved area) Is memorized. That is, the data corresponding to the winnings that are older in time are stored in the reserved area having a smaller area number. Therefore, data corresponding to the oldest winning in terms of time is stored in the first reserved area.

  The execution area in the reserved ball storage area includes an area for storing the value of the first random number counter C1, an area for storing the value of the first hit type counter C2, and a value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. An area for storage is provided. In a variation process (see FIG. 14) described later, data (values of the counters C1 to C3) stored in the first holding area of the holding ball storage area are shifted to the execution area and referred to, and the reference data is used as the reference data. Based on this, the lottery result is determined. Then, the change display and the stop display corresponding to the lottery result are performed on the first symbol display device 37 or the like.

  Next, the lottery by each counter mentioned above is demonstrated. First, with reference to FIG. 7A, the lottery with the first random number counter C1 will be described. FIG. 7A is a schematic diagram for explaining lottery by the first random number counter C1.

  As described above, the value of the first random number counter C1 is the empty space with the smallest area number in the reserved ball storage area, more specifically in the reserved ball storage area, at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the corresponding area in the reserved area. Then, in the fluctuation start process (see FIG. 16), based on the value of the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, whether the first symbol is a big hit or missed Determined.

  In the present embodiment, the number of random numbers that are jackpots (the value of the first random number counter C1) is high when the jackpot probability is a normal state and when the jackpot probability is higher than normal. Two types of time and time are set.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, there are two types of random numbers that are jackpots at a low probability, and the values are “0, 1”. On the other hand, there are 10 types of random numbers that are jackpots at high probability, and the values are “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a disconnection, there are provided “ordinary disconnection” that is a simple disconnection that does not open and close the specific winning opening 65a and “small hit” that is an disconnection that opens and closes the specific winning opening 65a. The selected random number value (the value of the first random number counter C1) is selected.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, out of random number values (2 to 699) that are out of range at a low probability, values that are out of normal range are values in the range of “2 to 692”. The value that is a small hit is a value within the range of “693 to 699”. On the other hand, out of random numbers (20 to 699) that are out of range at high probability, values that are out of normal range are values in the range of “20 to 692”, and values that are small hits are “693 to 699”. The value is within the range.

  It should be noted that a table (not shown) storing random number values for determining whether the value is a big hit or a loss (usually a loss or a small hit) from the value of the first random number counter C1 (random number value) has a low probability. A table used at times and a table used at high probabilities are provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110, respectively.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7B, the lottery by the first hit type counter C2 will be described. FIG. 7B is a schematic diagram for explaining the lottery by the first hit type counter C2.

  As described above, the value of the first hit type counter C2 is the empty space with the smallest area number in the reserved ball storage area, more specifically, the reserved ball storage area at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the corresponding area in the reserved area. Then, in the fluctuation start process (see FIG. 16), when it is determined that the value of the first winning random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is a big hit of the first symbol, Based on the value of the type counter C2, the type of jackpot (display mode at the time of jackpot) is selected.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot type determined by the first jackpot type counter C2 is roughly divided into a jackpot with a high probability of jackpot after the jackpot ends (per probability change), and a jackpot probability with a high probability after the jackpot ends. A jackpot (ordinary hit) is provided.

  More specifically, the jackpot type is subdivided according to the number of rounds to be executed (corresponding to the number of opening / closing operations of the specific winning opening 65a), and “16R” is a normal win in which 16 rounds are executed. “Normal hit”, “per 16R probability change” that is 16 rounds in which 16 rounds are executed, “per 5R probability change” that is in which 5 rounds are executed, and “per normal change” in which 2 rounds are executed. There are four types of jackpot types, “2R latency probability variation hit”.

  Note that “2R latent probability variation per change” means that, except that the jackpot probability is high after the jackpot is finished, the symbol variation display mode, the symbol stop display mode, the number of opening / closing operations of the specific winning opening 65a, etc. ) Is the same as or similar to the “small hit” described above. Therefore, “2R latent probability variation per hit” is a big hit that is difficult to distinguish from “small hit” at first glance.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, among the values of the first hit type counter C2, the value per 16R probability variation is “0, 1, 2”, and the value per 16R probability variation is “ 3 and 4 ”, the value per 5R probability variation is“ 5, 6, 7 ”, and the value per 2R latent probability variation is“ 8, 9 ”.

  Note that, from the value (random number value) of the first hit type counter C2, it is selected whether the big hit is per 16R normal, per 16R probability variation, per 5R probability variation, or per 2R latency probability variation. A table (not shown) storing random number values is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110.

  As described above, based on the value of the first random number counter C1 and the value of the first hit type counter C2, four types of big hits (per 16R normal, per 16R probability variation, per 5R probability variation, per 2R latency probability variation) are supported. Stop that any one display mode is displayed on the 1st symbol display device 37 among a total of six types of display modes with a display mode and a display mode corresponding to two types of losing (normally off, small hits) The display mode corresponding to the symbol is selected. In other words, the “big hit lottery” and the “prefetch lottery” in the present embodiment correspond to lotteries performed using two counters, the first random number counter C1 and the first hit type counter C2.

  Next, lottery by the stop pattern selection counter C3 will be described. As described above, the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is determined by the timing at which a ball wins the first entrance 64, and more specifically, an empty hold with the smallest area number in the hold ball storage area, more specifically, the hold ball storage area. It is stored in the corresponding area within the area. In the variation start process (see FIG. 16), when it is determined that the value of the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is out of the first symbol, the stop pattern is selected. Based on the counter C3, a stop display mode (display mode at the time of disconnection) of the symbol with respect to the disconnection is selected.

  In the present embodiment, among the values of the stop pattern selection counter C3, the value that becomes the front / rear out of reach is a value within the range of “0-8”, and the value that is the reach other than the front / rear out of range is within the range of “9-38”. A value that is out of the range is a value within the range of “39 to 238”.

  A table (not shown) that is referred to in order to select a symbol stop display mode (stop pattern) at the time of deviation from the value (random value) of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is a ROM 202 of the main controller 110. Is provided inside. In the ROM 202, as such a table, a plurality of tables having different selection ratios of the respective stop patterns are provided, and the current jackpot probability of the pachinko machine 10 is a high probability (usually normal) out of the plurality of tables. A table for selecting a stop pattern is a table according to whether it is a higher probability), a low probability (normal jackpot probability), the number N of special figure reservation balls, etc. Selected.

For example, in the case of high probability (a state where the probability of jackpot is higher than usual), the range of random values corresponding to the stop pattern of “unusual” is set so that the reach effect is not selected more than necessary because the jackpot is likely to occur. A table as wide as 10 to 238 is selected, and “single deviation” is easily selected. In this table, the range of random values for “front / rear out of reach” is narrowed to 0-5, and the range of random values for “non-front / rear out of reach” is also narrowed to 6-9. It becomes difficult to select “reach other than miss”.

  If the random probability value is not stored (held) in the reserved ball storage area when the probability of hitting is large (the normal probability is a big hit), the ball entry time to the first entrance 64 is calculated. In order to ensure, a table with a narrow range of random values corresponding to the stop pattern of “single off” is selected as 51 to 238, and “single off” becomes difficult to select. In this table, the range of random values of “rear out of front / rear out” is 0 to 8, the range of random values of “reach other than out of front / rear out” is as wide as 9 to 50, and “reach other than out of front / rear out” is easily selected. It has become. Therefore, when the probability of hitting is large (when the probability of jackpot is normal), it is possible to secure the time for entering the ball into the first entrance 64, so that the variation display by the third symbol display device 81 is easily performed continuously. .

  Next, lottery by the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2 among the three variation type counters CS1 to CS3 will be described. The first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2 are referred to in the variation start process (see FIG. 16), a variation pattern is selected based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1, and the second variation type counter Based on the value of CS2, the number of variable symbols until the final stop symbol stops after the reach occurs is selected.

  Among the variation patterns that can be selected by the first variation type counter CS1, the “single variation” is a variation pattern that displays a stop display of a symbol indicating a loss without a reach display. The “normal reach fluctuation” is a so-called normal reach fluctuation pattern with reach display. Further, “super reach fluctuation” and “special reach fluctuation” are reach patterns in which a predetermined effect appears between the occurrence of reach and the stop of the final symbol. In addition, as a predetermined effect that appears between the occurrence of reach in “Super Reach Variation” and “Special Reach Variation” until the final symbol stops, a specific character appears, a specific background For example, the display is performed, and the design is changed in a specific manner (for example, the design is enlarged or reduced, the design is fluctuated and fluctuated), and the like.

  These four types of variation patterns are configured to have different production times (variation times). The fluctuation time varies depending on the value of the special figure holding ball number N when starting the fluctuation display of the symbol and whether the jackpot probability is high probability or low probability. , Super reach fluctuation, special reach fluctuation in order.

  When selecting a variation pattern from the value (random number value) of the first variation type counter CS1, a first selection table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 is selected and referenced. The first selection table includes a jackpot type (normal hit or per probability variation) determined by the value of the first hit type counter C2, and a stop pattern at the time of release determined by the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 (single out, back and forth reach reach). Or reach other than front / rear deviation), and in each first selection table, the allocation of the range of the first variation type counter CS1 to the variation pattern is different. That is, the variation pattern selection probability differs for each first selection table.

  On the other hand, as described above, the second variation type counter CS2 has a reach stop pattern (in this embodiment, normal reach, super reach, and special reach). Is a counter for determining the number of fluctuating symbols until is stopped. That is, according to the value of the second variation type counter CS2, the symbols in the left symbol row Z1 (left symbol) and the symbols in the right symbol row Z3 (right symbol) in each reach variation are stopped, and then the symbol in the middle symbol row Z2 is stopped. The number of change symbols until (medium symbol) stops is determined. In the following description, the number of fluctuation symbols determined based on the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2 until the final stop symbol stops after occurrence of reach may be simply referred to as “fluctuation symbol number”.

  A second selection table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 is used to determine the number of fluctuation symbols from the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2 (random number value) until the final stop symbol stops after the occurrence of reach. Is selected and referenced. This second selection table includes a jackpot type (normal hit or per probability variation) determined by the value of the first hit type counter C2, and a stop pattern at the time of release determined by the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 (single out, back and forth reach reach). Or the range of the second variation type counter CS2 with respect to the number of variation symbols until the final stop symbol stops after the occurrence of reach in each variation pattern selection table. Yes. That is, according to the second selection table, the selection probabilities of the number of variable symbols until the final stop symbol stops after the reach occurs are different.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment selects the type of the fluctuation pattern based on the value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1, and based on the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2, the last stop symbol is stopped after the reach occurs. Determine the number of fluctuating symbols. That is, the first variation type counter CS1 determines the type of variation pattern such as normal reach, that is, a rough symbol variation mode, and the second variation type counter CS2 further subdivides, for example, normal reach A, normal reach B, etc. The pattern variation mode is determined. That is, by combining the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, a wide variety of variation display can be easily realized.

  Next, the lottery by the third variation type counter CS3 will be described. The third variation type counter CS2 is referred to in the variation start process (see FIG. 16), and the effect pattern of the notice effect is selected based on the value.

  Specifically, an additional value (for example, +0.5 seconds, +1 second, +2 seconds, etc.) of the presentation time necessary for the announcement effect is determined based on the value of the third variation type counter CS3, and the added value (addition time) The production pattern of the notice production according to the above is selected. In the present embodiment, for example, the changing symbol is slid (so-called “slip effect”), the symbol is returned (so-called “return effect”), or a notice character for notifying the occurrence of the reach effect is passed. , Etc. are configured to be selected by the third variation type counter CS3.

  As described above, the variation display can be further diversified by combining the variation type counter CS3 in addition to the variation type counter CS1 and CS2. In addition, in this embodiment, although it was set as the structure which selects the addition value of production time (fluctuation time) based on the value of 3rd variation classification counter CS3, and selects the production pattern of the notice effect according to the addition value, The variation type counter CS3 may be configured to select an effect pattern in which the variation time is subtracted (for example, −1 second or the like) to shorten the variation display time, or an effect pattern in which the variation time is not added or subtracted.

  Note that a table used in selecting an effect pattern of the notice effect from the value of the third variation type counter CS3 is provided in the ROM 202. In the ROM 202, as such a table, as in the case of the stop pattern selection counter C3 described above, a plurality of tables having different selection ratios of effect patterns for each notice effect are provided. From these multiple tables, whether the current jackpot probability of the pachinko machine 10 is high (probability higher than normal), low probability (normal jackpot probability), a special figure holding ball, One table corresponding to the number N, etc. is selected as a table for selecting a production pattern for the notice effect.

  Next, the lottery by the second random number counter C4 will be described. The second per-random number counter C4 is acquired when it is detected that the ball has passed through the second entrance 67 (through gate) on either the left or right side, and the acquired random number value is within the range of “5 to 153”. If it is the value of, it is determined that the second symbol is hit. Note that a table (not shown) that stores a random number value for determining whether or not to win from the value of the second random number counter C4 (random number value) is provided in the ROM 202.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the hold information storage area 273a provided in the RAM 273 of the effect control device 170 will be described in detail. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the hold information storage area 273a.

  The hold information storage area 273a is an area for storing data corresponding to the contents of the winning hold number command when the effect control device 117 receives a winning hold number command from the main control device 110. Information included in the winning hold number command will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The holding information storage area 273a has four holding areas (first holding area 273a1, second holding area 273a2, third holding area 273a3, fourth holding area 273a4), and RAM 203 (counter) of the main controller 110. Similarly to the reserved ball storage area provided in the area 203a), the four winning-holding-number commands, that is, the data relating to winning (starting winning) for the first winning slot 64 for four times are held respectively. can do.

  In the reserved areas 273a1 to 273a4, data corresponding to older winnings is stored in the reserved areas with smaller area numbers, similarly to the four reserved areas in the reserved ball storage area provided in the counter area 203a. The That is, data corresponding to the oldest winning in time is stored in the reserved first area 273a1.

  Therefore, when the production control device 117 receives the winning hold number command output from the main control device 110 and stores the data corresponding to the contents of the winning hold number command in the hold information storage area 273a, 4 Data is stored in the area with the smallest area number (first to fourth) among the vacant areas of the two reserved areas 273a1 to 273a4.

  Note that the number-of-holds command at the time of winning is set and output by the main control device 110 every time there is a start winning, so the area numbers of the four holding areas 273a1 to 273a4 and the counter area 203a are provided. Corresponding to each area number of the reserved area in the reserved ball storage area, and in the reserved area having the same area number in the reserved information storage area 273a and the counter area 203a, the same winning to the first entrance 64 is made. Data based on is stored.

  The hold information storage area 273a has one execution area 273a0 that is referred to when the variable display of the third symbol is executed in the display effect process (see FIG. 27) together with the four hold areas 273a1 to 273a4. doing.

  The data stored in each of the holding areas 273a1 to 273a4 and the execution area 273a0 provided in the holding information storage area 273a is stored in the first holding area 273a1 in the holding information storage area forward processing (described later with reference to FIG. 28). The shifted data is shifted to the execution area 273a0, and the data stored in the execution area 273a0 is referred to by the shift. Next, each data stored in the second reserved area 273a2 to the fourth reserved area 273a4 is shifted to an area having a smaller area number.

  Each of the reserved areas 273a1 to 273a4 and the execution area 273a0 includes a stop symbol set value memory 273ana (n is any one of 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4) and a winning hour flag 273anb (n is 0, 1). , 2, 3 or 4).

  Specifically, the first reserved area 273a1 has a stop symbol set value memory 273a1a and a hitting flag 273a1b, and the second reserved area 273a2 has a stop symbol set value memory 273a2a and a hitting flag 273a2b. The third reserved area 273a3 has a stop symbol set value memory 273a3a and a winning flag 273a3b, and the fourth reserved area 273a4 has a stop symbol set value memory 273a4a and a hit hour flag 273a4b. Yes. The execution area 273a0 has a stop symbol set value memory 273a0a and a hitting flag 273a0b.

  The stop symbol set value memory 273ana is a memory for storing a stop symbol set value indicating a stop display mode of the third symbol. In the stop symbol data setting process (see FIG. 29) described later, the stop symbol set value stored in the stop symbol set value memory 273a0a of the execution area 273a0 is referred to, and the stop symbol data is determined based on the referred stop symbol set value. Is set. When the stop display of the third symbol is performed, the stop display of the third symbol (arrangement of the third symbols) corresponding to the stop symbol data is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  In the present embodiment, as the stop symbol set value, the third symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the pre-read lottery (that is, per 16R normal, per 16R probability variation, per 5R probability variation, per 2R latent probability variation, per small hit, or normal loss). A value corresponding to each aspect of the stop display or a value corresponding to a chance eye used in the chance eye continuous effect determined based on the lottery result by the pre-read lottery is set.

  As will be described in detail later, when the effect control device 117 receives a prize-holding number command from the main control device 110, in the chance eye continuous effect setting process (see FIG. 31), a look-ahead lottery indicated by the received prize-holding number command The stop symbol set value memory 273ana (n is the target) in the hold area (any of the hold areas 273a1 to 273a4) that stores data based on the winning hold number command. Value corresponding to the reserved area).

  In addition, in the chance continuous production setting process (see FIG. 31), if execution of the chance continuous production is determined based on the received prize-holding number command, data based on the prize-holding number command is stored. Stop symbol set value memory 273ana (n is a target holding) in a holding area before the holding area (that is, a holding area having an area number smaller than the area number of the holding area that stores data based on a winning-holding number command) The stop symbol set value stored in (the value corresponding to the area) is rewritten to the stop symbol set value indicating the chance eye.

  On the other hand, the winning hour flag 273anb is a flag indicating whether or not the chance eye continuous effect is an area to be executed when the 5R probability variation win is selected by the pre-read lottery. .

  When the hitting time flag 273anb is set to ON (“1”), the holding areas 273a1 to 273a4 and the execution area 273a0 including the hitting time flag 273anb are selected by the 5R probability variation winning by the pre-read lottery. This indicates that the area is an execution target of the chance eye continuous performance to be executed. On the other hand, when the hitting time flag 273anb is set to OFF (“0 (zero)”), the holding areas 273a1 to 273a4 and the execution area 273a0 including the hitting time flag 273anb are subject to 5R probability change by pre-read lottery. This indicates that the area is not an execution target area of the chance-thickness continuous performance executed when is selected.

  Although details will be described later, when the lottery result of the look-ahead lottery indicated by the received winning-holding-number command in the chance continuous effect setting process (see FIG. 31) is per 5R probability change, it is based on the winning-holding-number command. Within a reserved area (that is, a reserved area with an area number smaller than the area number of the reserved area for storing data based on the winning-holding number command) prior to the reserved area for storing data (any of the reserved areas 273a1 to 273a4) A hit hour flag 273anb (n is a value corresponding to the target reserved area) is set to ON.

  As described above, the hold information storage area 273a (the hold areas 273a1 to 273a4 and the execution area 273a0) is performed in the start-up process (see FIG. 24) executed when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. Initialized (cleared to 0) in the initialization process of the RAM 273. In addition, when the data in each of the holding areas 273a1 to 273a4 is shifted in the holding information storage area sequential forwarding process (see FIG. 28), the contents of the stop symbol set value memory 273a4a and the winning hour flag 273a4b of the fourth holding area 273a4 Is initialized (cleared to 0).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, a reservation number command that is a command for the main control device 110 to transmit the special figure reservation ball number N to the effect control device 117 will be described. The number-of-holds command includes a number-of-holds command at the time of winning that is set when the number N of special figure holding balls has increased due to a start winning, and a special figure holding ball that is displayed when variable display of the first symbol is started. There are two types of commands: a change start hold number command set when the number N decreases.

  FIG. 9A is a schematic diagram showing a bit configuration of the winning-holding-number command, and FIG. 9B is a schematic diagram showing a bit configuration of the fluctuation-starting-holding-number command. As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the number-of-holds command (the number-of-holds command at the time of winning, the number-of-holds command at the start of change) is configured as a 2-byte command. In the following description, in the 2-byte command, the upper byte is referred to as the upper byte, and the lower byte is referred to as the lower byte. In each byte, the most significant bit (MSB) is assumed to be “seventh bit” and the least significant bit (LSB) is assumed to be “0th bit”.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (a), in the winning hold number command, the 7th to 5th bits (upper 3 bits) of the upper byte are composed of a fixed value “011” (binary number). Indicates that this command is a winning-holding number command.

  In addition, the 2nd to 0th bits (low-order 3 bits) of the upper byte in the winning hold number command are lotteries of the look-ahead lottery performed based on the start winning that triggered the setting of the winning hold number command. It is a bit for expressing the result. In other words, the lottery result of the look-ahead lottery performed at the start winning (winning to the first entrance 64) corresponding to the winning hold number command is “per 16R normal” or “per 16R certain change”. Or “5R probability variation per”, “2R latency probability variation per”, “small hit”, or “ordinary loss”.

  Specifically, when the value of the lower 3 bits of the upper byte in the winning hold number command is “000” (binary number), it indicates “out of normal”, and “001” (binary number). In some cases, “small hit” is indicated, in “010” (binary number), “16R normal hit” is indicated, and in “011” (binary number), “ 16R probability variation per unit "," 100 "(binary number) indicates" 5R probability variation per unit ", and" 101 "(binary number) indicates" 2R latent probability variation per unit ". ".

  On the other hand, the lower byte in the winning hold command is a bit representing the value of the special figure holding ball number N after the change (addition) by the start winning corresponding to the winning hold command. When there is a start prize (that is, a prize to the first entrance 64), the main control device 110 uses the value of the special figure reservation ball number counter 203b added by 1 for the start prize as a prize hold command. Is set in binary using the 2nd to 0th bits (lower 3 bits) of the lower byte. Therefore, when the value of the second bit to the 0th bit of the lower byte in the winning hold number command is “001” (binary number), the special figure holding ball number N is “1”, “010” (2 ), The special figure reservation ball number N is “2” and “011” (binary number), and the special figure reservation ball number N is “3”, “100” (binary number). In this case, the special figure holding ball number N is “4”.

  When receiving the command from the main control device 110, the production control device 117 checks the value of the upper 3 bits in the upper byte of the received command, and if the value is “011” (binary number) It is determined that the command is a winning number hold command.

  If it is determined that the command is a number-of-payment pending number command, the value of the lower 3 bits of the upper byte is confirmed, and the lottery result based on the pre-read lottery based on the start-up winning corresponding to the number-of-winning number-of-holds command is determined. be able to. The determination as to whether or not to execute the chance continuous production is made based on the lottery result of the pre-read lottery determined from the winning-holding number command.

  In addition, the value of the special figure holding ball number N changed (added) by the starting winning corresponding to the winning number command is obtained from the lower 3 bits of the lower byte in the winning number command. The value is set in the holding ball counter 273b.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (b), in the change start pending number command, the 7th to 5th bits (upper 3 bits) of the upper byte are composed of a fixed value “010” (binary number), This indicates that this command is a change start pending number command.

  The lower byte in the change start hold command is a bit representing the value of the special figure hold ball number N after the change (subtraction) by the start of the change display of the symbol that triggered the change start hold command. . The main controller 110 sets the value of the special figure reservation ball number counter 203b, which is subtracted by 1 when the change display of the first symbol is started, to the second to 0th bits (lower order) of the lower byte in the change start hold command. (3 bits) to set in binary. Therefore, when the value of the second bit to the 0th bit of the low-order byte in the change start holding number command is “000” (binary number), the special figure holding ball number N is “0”, “001” ( Binary number), the special figure reservation ball number N is “1”, “010” (binary number), and the special figure reservation ball number N is “2”, “011” (binary number). In some cases, the special figure holding ball number N is “3”.

  When the production control device 117 receives a command from the main control device 110, the production control device 117 checks the value of the upper 3 bits in the upper byte of the received command, and receives the command when the value is “010” (binary number). It is determined that the command is a variable start pending number command. When it is determined that the command is a change start pending number command, it is changed (subtracted) from the lower 3 bits of the lower byte by the start of the symbol change display corresponding to the change start hold number command. The value of the special figure holding ball number N is acquired, and the acquired value is set in the holding ball counter 273b.

  In this way, each time the presentation control device 117 receives a holding number command (a winning number holding number command, a fluctuation start holding number command), the special figure holding ball number N indicated by the lower byte of the received holding number command is displayed. The value is set in the holding ball counter 273b. Therefore, even if the value of the holding ball counter 273b may be changed unexpectedly due to noise or the like, the holding number command received from the main controller 110 every time the special figure holding ball number N is changed. It is corrected to the correct value as needed. Therefore, between the number of holdings of the variable display of the third symbol managed by the holding ball counter 273b and the number of holdings of the variable display of the first symbol indicated by the value of the special symbol holding ball counter 203b of the main control device 110. It is possible to prevent wrinkles from occurring.

  Note that the 4th and 3rd bits of the higher byte in the winning hold command and the 7th to 3rd bits of the lower byte are all set to 0, and the fourth byte of the upper byte in the change start pending number command. All 0s are set in the 0th bit and the 7th to 3rd bits of the lower byte.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the relationship with the fixed display period set in various game situations that may occur in the pachinko machine 10 having the above-described configuration will be described. The “definite display period” is a minimum period in which the state of the stop display is maintained, and by providing such a fixed display period, the player is allowed to The arrangement of symbols in the stop display of the third symbol can be confirmed.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the characteristic operation of the pachinko machine 10 in various game modes that occurs after the opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a by the big win or the small win. As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with three types of modes, a normal mode, a high expectation mode, and a high probability mode, as possible game modes.

  The “normal mode” is a mode in which the jackpot probability is low (that is, the jackpot probability is a normal state). In this normal mode, after the symbol change display based on the start winning (winning to the first entrance 64), the transition condition is that the symbol stop display indicating 16R normal hit is performed, and after the symbol stop display In this mode, after the opening / closing operation (that is, jackpot game) of the specific winning opening 65a to be executed is completed, the transition timing (or continuation) is set as the transition timing.

  The “high probability mode” is a mode in which the jackpot probability is a high probability (that is, a state where the jackpot probability is higher than usual). This high-probability mode is based on the condition that a stop display of a symbol indicating 16R probability variation or 5R probability variation is performed after the symbol variation display based on the start winning prize, and a specific prize opening executed after the symbol stop display is performed. This is a mode for shifting (or continuing) after the end of the opening / closing operation 65a (that is, the jackpot game) as the transition timing.

  The “high expectation mode” is a specific prize that is executed after the stop display of the symbol, with the transition condition being that the symbol stop display indicating the 2R latent probability change or small hit is performed after the symbol variation display based on the start winning This is a mode for shifting (or continuing) after the opening / closing operation of the mouth 65a is completed. If the high expectation mode is due to a small hit, the jackpot probability remains normal in the high expectation mode, but if the high expectation mode is due to a 2R latent probability variation, the jackpot probability is in the high expectation mode. High probability (higher than normal). That is, the “high expectation mode” is a mode in which the jackpot probability can be expected to be high.

  In the normal mode and the high expectation mode, since the probability of hitting the second symbol is kept at the normal probability (that is, “no power support”), the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is The opening frequency remains normal.

  On the other hand, in the high probability mode, the probability of hitting the second symbol is set to a high probability (a probability higher than usual) (that is, “electric support is supported”), so that the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 Is easier to open, and the frequency of opening of the electric utility is higher than in the case where there is no electric support as in the normal mode and the high expectation mode. That is, in the high probability mode, the frequency of opening the electric accessory accompanying the first entrance 64 is higher than usual.

  The execution period of the four types of modes (single out, normal reach, super reach, special reach) provided as the mode of variable display of the symbols (first symbol, third symbol) is the game mode (normal mode) in each mode. Regardless of the high expectation mode and the high probability mode), the number N of the special figure holding balls at the start of the fluctuation (the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203b and the value of the holding ball counter 273b) is 3 or more. The special figure holding ball number N at the start of the variation is set shorter than when the number N is 2 or less. Thus, the execution period of the symbol variation display when the number N of special figure reservation balls at the start of change is 3 or more is shorter than that when the number N of special figure reservation balls at the start of change is 2 or less. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the ball from winning the first entrance 64 with the special figure reservation ball number N being the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment) and wasting the winning. .

  Specifically, in the case of a deviation, it is 5 seconds when the number N of special figure holding balls at the start of fluctuation is 3 or more, and 11 seconds when it is 2 or less. In the case of normal reach, when the number N of special figure holding balls at the start of change is 3 or more, it is 14 seconds, and when it is 2 or less, it is 20 seconds. In addition, in the case of super reach, when the number N of special figure holding balls at the start of fluctuation is 3 or more, it is 24 seconds, and when it is 2 or less, it is 30 seconds. In the case of special reach, if the number N of special figure reservation balls at the start of the fluctuation is 3 or more, it is 34 seconds, and if it is 2 or less, it is 40 seconds.

  As described above, the execution period of each aspect of the symbol variation display is a classification of the number N of special figure reservation balls at the start of fluctuation (in this embodiment, the classification in which the number N of special figure reservation balls at the start of fluctuation is 3 or more If the number of special figure holding balls N at the start of variation is 2 or less), it is set for a certain period regardless of the game mode, but the symbol stop display is confirmed. Various display periods are set according to the difference in the game mode or the difference in the number N of special figure holding balls at the start of the variation even in the same game mode.

  That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the fixed display period, which is the minimum period for maintaining the stop display state of the symbols (the first symbol and the third symbol), is set to a different value depending on the game situation. Has been.

  Specifically, the fixed display period (0.4 seconds) in the case where there is a power combination support (that is, in the high probability mode) is the case where there is no power support (that is, in the normal mode or the high expectation mode) A period shorter than the fixed display period (0.5 seconds or 0.6 seconds) is set. In particular, the fixed display period in the case where there is the electronic role support is set to a period shorter than 0.5 seconds which is the reference period of the fixed display period. Therefore, when there is electronic support, compared to when there is no electronic support, the start interval of the continuous variable display across the symbol stop display is short, which makes it possible for the player to quickly hold You can feel it.

  When there is an electric support and the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is released at a frequency higher than usual, it becomes easier for the ball to win the first entrance 64, so that the special figure holding ball The number N easily reaches the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). Therefore, when the special figure holding ball number N increases to some extent so that the starting condition is not satisfied and the starting condition is not wasted in a state where the special figure holding ball number N is the upper limit value, There is a tendency that the progress of the game is intentionally interrupted by releasing the operation handle 51 or the like until the hold is digested. However, if the progress of the game is interrupted, the operating rate of the gaming machine is lowered for the hall side, resulting in a disadvantage. On the other hand, for the player side, the game is interrupted and the fun of the game is reduced. End up.

  On the other hand, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, the fixed display period when there is a power support is a shorter period than the fixed display period when there is no power support. It is possible to make the player feel that the digestion speed of the game has increased, and to make it difficult for the player to have the idea of interrupting the game. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player from taking an action such as releasing his / her hand from the operation handle 51. Therefore, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be reduced and the hall can be prevented from being disadvantaged. It can suppress that the interest of a player's own game falls.

  Further, in the high expectation mode, the high expectation mode is a high expectation mode which is shifted because the symbol stop display indicates the 2R latent probability variation, and the number N of special figure reservation balls at the start of the fluctuation N The fixed display period (0.6 seconds) when is 2 or less is set to a period longer than the fixed display period (0.5 seconds) in other cases in the high expectation mode. In particular, after the transition to the high expectation mode due to the 2R latency probability change, the fixed display period when the number N of special figure holding balls at the start of the fluctuation is 2 or less is 0.5 seconds which is the reference period of the fixed display period It is set to a short period.

  As described above, since it is difficult to distinguish between 2R latency probability change and small hits at a glance, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the high expectation mode is due to 2R latent probability change or small hits. However, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the transition to the high expectation mode, the fixed display period when the number N of special figure reservation balls at the start of fluctuation becomes 2 or less is the other in the high expectation mode. In this case, the period is set longer than the fixed display period. Therefore, if the difference in the fixed display period can be discriminated when the number N of special figure holding balls at the start of the fluctuation becomes 2 or less after entering the high expectation mode, the player can thereby determine the jackpot probability. It is possible to determine sensuously whether or not is a high expectation mode with a high probability (that is, a high expectation mode based on 2R latency probability variation).

  Here, whether or not the difference in the fixed display period can be determined differs depending on the skill of the player, and therefore, depending on the player, it is not possible to determine whether or not the high expectation mode has a high probability of jackpot. In some cases. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not the player is able to determine whether the jackpot probability is a high expectation mode with a high probability or not based on the difference in the fixed display period, and whether or not the player is in a high expectation mode with a high probability of a jackpot. A sense of superiority can be given.

  In the high expectation mode, the fixed display period varies depending on the number N of special figure reservation balls. That is, since the change in the fixed display period in the high expectation mode occurs when the special figure holding ball number N becomes 2 or less, whether the special figure holding ball number N is 3 or more due to the difference in the fixed display period, It is possible to make the player discriminate whether it is 2 or less. Therefore, a player who can determine the number N of special figure reservation balls from the difference in the fixed display period does not need to check a special figure reservation lamp 85 or the like that notifies the number N of special figure reservation balls. And can concentrate on seeing the display content of the third symbol display device 81 (symbol change display and stop display). Thereby, such a player can fully enjoy the variable display (variation effect) of the symbols, and can also prevent the player from overlooking a display advantageous to himself / herself.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the characteristic operation of the pachinko machine 10 during the chance eye continuous performance. “Chance eye continuous production” is a form of so-called pre-reading continuous production, and a symbol stop display based on the start prize that was held before the start prize that triggered the pre-read lottery is displayed for a predetermined chance. By this, it is an effect that suggests or notifies that there is a possibility that it will be a big hit soon. The execution period of the chance-thick continuous production is a period from the timing when a predetermined execution condition is established based on the pre-read lottery until the symbol is stopped and displayed based on the start prize that triggered the pre-read lottery.

  In this embodiment, two conditions are set as execution conditions for the chance-thickness continuous effect. Specifically, the 5R probability variation is selected as the first execution condition by a pre-read lottery based on the start winning (the winning to the first entrance 64) that occurs when the special figure holding ball number N is 1 or more. The second execution condition is that a normal outage is selected by a pre-read lottery based on a starting prize that occurs when the special figure holding ball number N is 1 or more, and the continuous performance execution lottery counter 273g It is when winning the continuous production lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the fixed display period of the symbol stop display is set to a different period depending on the game situation even during the chance eye continuous effect. Specifically, during the chance eye continuous production, the chance eye continuous production was executed based on the fact that the lottery result by the pre-read lottery was around 5R probability variation, and the pre-read target at the start of the change ( The fixed display period when the number of balls held until reaching the start prize (which triggered the execution of the chance-like continuous production), that is, the value of the continuous production counter 203g or the continuous production counter 273g at the start of fluctuation is 2 or less. (0.8 seconds) is a period longer than the fixed display period in other cases. The “determined display period in other cases” is a time corresponding to the game mode that is staying (running) among the game modes shown in FIG. And is either 0.4 seconds, 0.5 seconds, or 0.6 seconds.

  Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, during the chance eye continuous production that expects the 5R probability variation, the player is made to determine whether or not the 5R probability variation will occur soon depending on the difference in the fixed display period. be able to.

  In addition, in the chance eye continuous production performed based on the fact that the lottery result by the pre-read lottery was per 5R probability change, when the number of held balls until reaching the pre-read target at the start of fluctuation becomes 2 or less, the fixed display period However, since it is set to 0.8 seconds, which is longer than 0.5 seconds, which is the reference period of the fixed display period, it is possible to make the player feel that the on-hold digestion is being performed at a relatively relaxed pace. A player who has been able to sense that a 5R probability change will occur can be given a margin for releasing his hand from the handle. Therefore, while waiting for the stop display of the symbol indicating the 5R probability change to be performed, the player releases the hand from the operation handle 51 until the symbol indicating the 5R probability change is displayed ( For example, it is possible to enjoy a variety of symbol display and effects.

  Further, as described above, whether or not the difference in the fixed display period can be determined differs depending on the skill of the player, so whether or not the 5R probability change will occur soon can be determined from the difference in the fixed display period. A player can have a sense of superiority.

  In addition, when the lottery result by the pre-read lottery is executed based on the fact that the 5R probability change is per unit, and the number of reserved balls until reaching the pre-read target at the start of the fluctuation is 2 or less, the confirmation display Since the period is set to be longer than the fixed display period in other cases (in this embodiment, 0.8 seconds), it is possible to give diversity to the effects performed during the stop display period.

  For example, in the present embodiment, a special effect (design) displayed only in the fixed display period after the effect (designated normal effect when the symbol is stopped) displayed in other cases in the fixed display period of 0.8 seconds. Stop special effect) is executed. Thus, since it becomes longer than a fixed display period, the production | presentation performed during a stop display period is diversified, and it becomes possible to perform the development type production which raises a player's expectation.

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 in the pachinko machine 10 having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the MPU 201 includes a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the startup process, and a timer interrupt that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 ms). The process is roughly divided into an NMI interrupt process that is activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal.

  First, referring to FIG. 12, a startup process when the main controller 110 is turned on will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing start-up processing executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. This start-up process is activated by a reset at power-on. In the start-up process, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S101). Specifically, a predetermined value is set in advance in the stack pointer and waits for the sub-side control device (peripheral control devices such as the effect control device 117 and the payout control device 111) to be operable. Therefore, a wait process (1 second in this embodiment) is executed. Next, access to the RAM 203 is permitted (S103).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S104). If it is turned on (S104: Yes), the process proceeds to S111. On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S105), and if not stored (S105: No). Since there is a possibility that the process at the time of the previous power shutdown has not been completed normally, the process proceeds to S111 also in this case.

  If power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S105: Yes), a RAM determination value is calculated (S106). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S107: No), that is, the calculated RAM determination is performed. If the value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is shut off, the backed up data has been destroyed, and the process moves to S111 even in such a case. Note that the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 203, as will be described later in the processing of S213 in FIG. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly stored.

  In the processing of S111, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 111 serving as the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) (S111). Upon receiving this payout initialization command, the payout control device 111 clears an area (work area) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets an initial value, and enters a state in which game ball payout control can be started. After transmitting the payout initialization command, main controller 110 executes initialization processing (S112, S113) of RAM 203.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business, the power is turned on while the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed during the start-up process, the RAM initialization process (S112, S113) is executed. Similarly, initialization processing (S112, S113) of the RAM 203 is executed even when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like). . In the RAM initialization process (S112, S113), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S112), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S113). After the initialization process of the RAM 203 (S112, S113), the process proceeds to S110.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S105: Yes), and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( S107: Yes), the information on the occurrence of power interruption is cleared while the backed up data is held in the RAM 203 (S108). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) to the gaming state when the drive power supply is cut off is transmitted (S109), and the process proceeds to S110. When the payout control device 111 receives this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213. In the process of S110, the interruption is permitted and the process proceeds to a main process described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the main process executed after the startup process described above will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, each process of S201 to S206 is executed as a periodic process with a period of 4 ms, and the counter update process of S209 and S210 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the main process, first, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted (output) to the hall computer 600 via each sub-side control device (peripheral control device) or the external output terminal board 260. (S201). By this external output process (S201), for example, the presence or absence of winning detection information detected by the switch reading process of S501 (see FIG. 20) is determined, and if there is winning detection information, the number of acquired balls to the payout control device 111 A prize ball command corresponding to is sent. In addition, by this external output process (S201), a variation pattern command, a type command, a stop command, an effect time addition command, etc. necessary for the third symbol variation display by the third symbol display device 81 are transmitted to the effect control device 117. When a ball is fired, a ball launch signal is transmitted to the launch control device 112.

  After the process of S201, each value of the variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 is updated (S202). Specifically, 1 is added to the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3, and when the counter values reach the maximum value (198, 240, 162 in this embodiment), they are cleared to 0, respectively. Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203 (counter area 203a).

  When the update of the variation type counters CS1, CS2 and CS3 is completed, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S203), and the process for displaying on the first symbol display device 37 is performed. A variation process for setting a variation pattern of the third symbol and the like by the three symbol display device 81 is executed (S204). Details of the variation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the end of the variation process, a specific winning opening opening / closing process for opening or closing the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a of the variable winning device 65 is executed in the case of the big win state (S205). Specifically, the specific winning opening 65a is opened every round of the big hit state, and then a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 10 pieces) is set in the specific winning opening 65a. ) Is a process of repeatedly executing the process of closing the specific winning opening 65a for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 rounds). The details of the specific prize opening opening / closing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a display control process of the second symbol (for example, the symbol “◯” or “x”) by the second symbol display device 82 is executed (S206). Briefly, on the condition that the ball has passed through the second entrance (through gate) 67, the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired at the timing of the passage, and the second symbol display device 82 is obtained. In the display unit 83, the second symbol variation display is performed. Then, the lottery of the second symbol is performed according to the value of the second winning random number counter C4, and when the winning state of the second symbol is reached, the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is released for a predetermined time.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S207). If the power failure occurrence information is not stored in the RAM 203 (S207: No), a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252. SG1 is not output and the power supply is not shut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S208). If the predetermined time has already passed (S208: Yes), the process proceeds to S201, and the processes after S201 described above are repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S208: No), the first time is reached until the predetermined time, that is, within the remaining time until the next main process execution timing. The updating of the initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 is repeatedly executed (S209, S210).

  First, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S209). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are incremented by 1 and are cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum values (699 and 250 in this embodiment). . Then, the updated values of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are stored in the corresponding areas in the counter buffer in the RAM 203 (counter area 203a).

  Next, the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are updated (S210). Specifically, 1 is added to the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3, and when the counter values reach the maximum value (198, 240, 162 in this embodiment), they are cleared to 0, respectively. Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203 (counter area 203a).

  Here, since the execution time of each process of S201-S206 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next main process execution timing is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the update of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 (that is, , The initial value of the first random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second random number counter C4) can be updated at random, and similarly, the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 can be updated at random.

  In the process of S207, if the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S207: Yes), the power failure is caused by the occurrence of a power failure or the power is turned off, and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. As a result, since the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 23) has been executed, the power-off process after S211 is executed. First, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S211), and a power-off command indicating that the power has been cut off is sent to other control devices (peripheral control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the effect control device 117). Transmit (S212). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S213), access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S214), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 203.

  Note that the processing of S207 is performed at the timing when the series of processing corresponding to the game state change performed in S201 to S206 is completed, or at the end of one cycle of the processing of S209 and S210 performed within the remaining time. It is running. Therefore, in the main process of the main controller 110, the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed. Therefore, when returning from the power interruption state, the process is performed after the start-up process is completed. It can start from the process of S201. That is, the process can be started from the process of S201 as in the case where the process is initialized in the startup process. Therefore, in the process at power-off, the stack pointer is not stored in the initial setting process (S101) without saving the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 to the stack area or saving the value of the stack pointer. By setting to a predetermined value (initial value), it is possible to start from the process of S201. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden on the main control device 110 and to perform accurate control without causing the main control device 110 to malfunction or run away.

  Next, the fluctuation process (S204) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the variation process (S204) executed in the main process (see FIG. 13).

  In the variation process, first, it is determined whether or not a hit event is being performed (S301). As a winning event, the symbol stop display indicates a 16R normal hit, 16R probability change or 5R probability change per game, and the symbol stop display indicates a 2R latent probability change or small hit. There are two rounds of opening and closing operation of the specific prize opening 65a performed by what is shown. Note that the winning event includes a jackpot game or a two-round opening / closing operation of the specific prize opening 65a and a predetermined period until the next variable display can be started after the end of those events. If the result of determination in S301 is that there is a hit event (S301: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if it is not during the hit event (S301: No), whether or not the value of the fluctuation time counter 203c is larger than 0 (zero), that is, the first symbol display device 37 is executing the variation display of the first symbol. It is determined whether or not there is (S302). As a result of the determination in S302, when the value of the variation time counter 203c is zero, that is, when the first symbol variation display is not executed (S302: No), the value of the symbol stop time counter 203d is 0 (zero). It is determined whether or not it is larger, that is, whether or not it is during the fixed display period of the stop display of the first symbol (S303).

  As a result of the determination in S303, if the value of the symbol stop time counter 203d is zero (S303: No), the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203b, that is, the number N of special figure holding balls is acquired (S304). After the process of S304, it is determined whether or not the special figure holding ball number N is larger than 0 (S305). If the special figure holding ball number N is 0 (S305: No), this process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the number of special figure reservation balls N> 0 (S305: Yes), the oldest data among the data stored in the reservation ball storage area in the counter area 203a is moved to the execution area. A forward feed process is executed (S306). The detailed processing executed in the reserved ball storage area forward processing (S306) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After execution of the reserved ball storage area forward process (S306), the first symbol display device 37 starts the variable display of the first symbol, and sets the variable pattern command and the like, and the third symbol display device changes the third symbol. A variation start process for starting display is executed (S307), and the variation process is terminated. The detailed processing executed in the change start processing (S307) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S302, when it is determined that the value of the variation time counter 203c is not zero, that is, the variation display of the first symbol is being executed (S302: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the variation time counter 203c. (S308), it is determined again whether or not the value of the variation time counter 203c is greater than zero (S309).

  If the value of the variation time counter 203c is not zero as a result of the determination in S309 (S309: Yes), the display of the first symbol display device 37 is updated to continue the variation display of the first symbol (S310). . After the process of S310, this process is terminated and the process returns to the main process (FIG. 13).

  In the present embodiment, for example, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is currently lit until the variation time (execution period of the variation display) elapses after the first symbol variation display is started. If the LED is red, the red LED is turned off and the green LED is turned on. If the green LED is turned on, the green LED is turned off and the blue LED is turned on, and the blue LED is turned on. If is lit, a display mode is set in which the blue LED is turned off and the red LED is turned on.

  This variation process is executed every 4 ms. However, if the LED lighting color is changed every time the variation process is executed, the player cannot confirm the change in the LED lighting color. Therefore, a counter (not shown) is counted once each time the variation process is executed so that the player can confirm the change in the lighting color of the LED. Change the lighting color of. That is, the lighting color of the LED is changed every 0.4 s. The counter value is reset to 0 when the lighting color of the LED is changed.

  On the other hand, if the value of the variation time counter 203c is zero as a result of the determination in S309 (S309: No), since the variation time has elapsed since the first symbol variation display started, the first symbol display device 37 In order to end (stop) the variable display being executed, a stop symbol (a mode of stop display of the first symbol) is set (S315). When the stop symbol is set by the process of S315, the set stop symbol is displayed on the first symbol display device 37 (LED 37a).

  Here, the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37 corresponds to the lottery result by the big hit lottery performed based on the value of the first random number counter C1 and the value of the first hit type counter C2. The Therefore, in the present embodiment, the stop symbols indicating 16R normal hit, 16R probability change, 5R probability change, 2R latent probability change, small hit and normal loss are set by the process of S315, and the first symbol display device 37 is set. Is displayed. For example, if it is around 16R probability variation, a blue LED is turned on as a stop symbol, and if it is around 16 normal, a red LED is turned on as a stop symbol. In the present embodiment, the display of the stop symbol by each LED is released when the next fluctuation display is started, but may be turned on only for a few seconds after the fluctuation stops.

  After the process of S315, the value of the symbol stop time memory 203e is set as an initial value in the symbol stop time counter 203d (S316). Although details will be described later, the symbol stop time memory 203e stores a value indicating a fixed display period determined based on the game situation. Therefore, in the process of S316, a value indicating the fixed display period based on the game situation is set as an initial value in the symbol stop time counter 203d.

  After the process of S316, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect standby flag 203h is set to ON (S317). If the continuous effect standby flag 203h is set to OFF (S317: No), this process is performed. finish. On the other hand, when the continuous effect standby flag 203h is set to on (S317: Yes), the continuous effect standby flag 203h is set to off (S318), and this process is terminated.

  As a result of the determination in S303, if the value of the symbol stop time counter 203d is not zero (S303: Yes), it is during the fixed display period of the stop display of the first symbol. Therefore, in such a case, 1 is subtracted from the symbol stop time counter 203d (S311), and it is determined again whether or not the value of the symbol stop time counter 203d is greater than zero (S312). At this time, when the value of the fluctuation time counter 203c is not zero (S312: Yes), this process is ended in order to continue the stop display of the first symbol.

  On the other hand, if the value of the variation time counter 203c is zero as a result of the determination in S309 (S312: No), the fixed display period of the stop display of the first symbol has ended, so the value of the continuous effect counter 203g is greater than zero. It is determined whether or not it is larger (S313).

  If the value of the continuous performance counter 203g is not 0 as a result of the determination in S313 (S313: Yes), the chance-thick continuous performance based on the fact that the lottery result of the pre-read lottery was around 5R probability variation is continued, End the process. On the other hand, if the value of the continuous effect counter 203g is 0 as a result of the determination in S313 (S313: No), the continuous effect flag 203f is turned off (S314) in order to end the ongoing chance eye continuous effect (S314). End the process.

  According to the variation processing described above, the display is suspended until the value of the symbol stop time counter 203d becomes zero after the stop display of the first symbol is started, that is, until the set fixed display period elapses. Even if there is a start winning, there is a wait for execution of the variation start process (S307) in which the variation pattern command is set. That is, the setting of the next variation pattern command and the output to the effect control device 117 are on standby until the set fixed display period elapses.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the above-described reserved ball storage area forward process (S306) will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the reserved ball storage area forward processing (S306) executed in the variation processing (see FIG. 14).

  In this forward holding ball storage area forward process, first, each data stored in the first holding area of the holding ball storage area in the counter area 203a (the value of the first per-random number counter, the value of the first per-type counter, and The value of the stop pattern selection counter) is shifted to the execution area (S381).

  Next, each data memorize | stored in the 2nd reservation area-the 4th reservation area is each shifted to an area with 1 smaller area number (S382). In the present embodiment, each data in the second to fourth reserved areas is shifted to an area having a smaller area number, regardless of the presence or absence of data. In such a case, since it is not necessary to determine whether or not data is stored (held) in the second to fourth reservation areas, the number of steps of the program can be reduced. Therefore, the capacity of the program can be reduced and the free capacity of the ROM 202 can be increased. As the data is shifted, the data stored in the fourth reserved area is cleared.

  In S382, the data may be shifted only in the reserved area where the data is stored (held) among the second to fourth reserved areas. In such a case, since the data shift process is not performed for the reserved area where no data is stored (held), the number of data shifts can be reduced, and the control burden can be reduced. In such a case, the data stored in the reserved area having the largest area number among the reserved areas where the data is stored (held) among the second to fourth reserved areas is accompanied by the data shift. clear.

  Next, 1 is subtracted from the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203b (number of special figure holding balls N) (S383), and based on the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203b after the subtraction, the change start holding number command (FIG. 9). (See (b)) is set (S384). The change start hold number command set by the process of S384 is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 executed next time in the main process (see FIG. 13). When the output change start hold number command is received by the effect control device 117, the same number of lamps as the special figure hold ball number N indicated by the change start hold number command are turned on in the special figure hold lamp 85. The

  Next, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on according to the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203b (the number N of special figure holding balls), and the new number of holdings is displayed in the lighting state (S385). After the process of S385, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect flag 203f is set to ON (S386).

  As a result of the determination in S386, when the continuous effect flag 203f is set to ON (S386: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the continuous effect counter 203g (S387), and the reserved ball storage area forward process is terminated and changed. Return to the process (see FIG. 14). On the other hand, when the continuous effect flag 203f is set to OFF (S386: No), the process of S387 is skipped, the reserved ball storage area forward feed process is terminated, and the process returns to the fluctuation process (see FIG. 14). .

  Next, the above-described change start process (S307) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the change start process (S307) executed in the change process (see FIG. 14).

  In the variation start process, first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made based on the value of the first hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area (S401). Whether or not it is a big hit is determined based on the relationship between the value of the first random number counter C1 and the mode at that time.

  In the present embodiment, at the normal probability (low probability), as described above, if the value of the first per-random number counter C1 is “0” or “1”, it is determined as a big hit by the process of S401. On the other hand, at the time of high probability, if the value of the first per-random number counter C1 is any of “0” to “19”, it is determined as a big hit by the process of S401.

  If it is determined by the process of S401 that it is a big hit (S401: Yes), the display mode (lighting state of the LED 37a) at the time of the big hit displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is set (S402). Specifically, in S402, after determining the jackpot type (that is, the stop pattern at the time of jackpot) based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, the determined jackpot type Is set so that the display mode corresponding to the first display unit 37 is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the jackpot type when the value of the first hit type counter C2 is any of “0” to “2” is “16R normal hit”, “3” or The jackpot type for “4” is “16R probability variation per”, and the jackpot type for any of “5” to “7” is “5R probability variation”, “8” or “9” ”Is a jackpot type“ 2R latent probability variation per hit ”.

  After the process of S402, the jackpot type indicated by the value of the first hit type counter C2 and the values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer provided in the work area (not shown) in the RAM 203 Then, based on the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203b (the number N of special figure holding balls), the fluctuation pattern at the time of big hit is determined (S403).

  That is, based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1, a rough design variation time is determined from the normal reach variation, the super reach variation, and the special reach variation, and the second variation type counter CS2 is set to the value. Based on this, the variation time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the last stop symbol (in this embodiment, the symbol (medium symbol) in the middle symbol row Z2) stops after the occurrence of reach is determined. The variation time of the variation pattern determined by the processing of S403 (that is, the total time of the variation time of the rough symbol variation and the variation time until the final stop symbol stops after the reach occurs) is determined by S407 described later. The time obtained by adding the added value of the production time (variation time) is the first symbol variation time executed in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol variation time executed in the third symbol display means. It is said.

  Note that the variation time determined in S403 is not limited to using both the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2, as described above, but only the value of the first variation type counter CS1. Can be set using only the value of the first variation type counter CS1 or whether both of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are set. You may comprise so that it may determine suitably according to the value of type counter CS1, game conditions, etc.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit in the process of S401 (S401: No), a display mode (lighted state of the LED 37a) at the time of disconnection displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is set (S410). Specifically, in S410, based on the value of the first random number counter C1, after determining the type of out of normal or small hit, it is stored in the determined out type and the execution area of the reserved ball storage area The display pattern according to the determined stop symbol after determining the stop symbol at the time of disengagement (front / rear out-reach reach symbol, reach symbol other than front / rear disengagement, or single-out symbol) based on the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 Is displayed on the first symbol display device 37.

  After the processing of S410, the stop pattern at the time of deviation indicated by the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1, CS2 stored in the counter buffer provided in the work area (not shown) in the RAM 203 And the fluctuation pattern at the time of detachment are determined based on the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203b (number N of special figure reservation balls) (S411).

  That is, as in the above-described processing of S403, based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1, the variation time of the rough symbol variation from the single deviation variation, normal reach variation, super reach variation, and special reach variation is calculated. At the same time, based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2, the variation time until the final stop symbol (in the present embodiment, the middle symbol row Z2 (medium symbol)) stops after the occurrence of reach is determined. The variation time of the variation pattern determined by the processing of S411 (that is, the total time of the variation time of the rough symbol variation and the variation time until the final stop symbol stops after the reach occurs) is determined by S407 described later. The time obtained by adding the added value of the production time (variation time) is the first symbol variation time executed in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol variation time executed in the third symbol display means. It is said.

  In addition, in the process of S410, when “front / rear out of reach design” or “reach out of front / rear out of reach” is set as the display mode at the time of release (that is, stop symbol at the time of release), reach is always performed by the process of S411. The table is set in advance so that fluctuations (normal reach fluctuation, super reach fluctuation, and special reach fluctuation) are determined.

  After the process of S403 or S411, the effect time (addition value of effect time) to be added to the variation time determined by these processes is determined (S404). At this time, the effect time to be added or subtracted is determined based on the value of the third type counter CS3 stored in the counter buffer provided in the work area (not shown) in the RAM 203.

  After the process of S404, a change pattern command indicating the change time of the determined change pattern is set based on the change pattern determined by the process of S403 or S411 (S405). Next, a type command corresponding to the display mode set in the process of S402 or S410 is set (S410). In the present embodiment, as the type commands, four types of jackpot types (16 normal hits, per 16R probability variation, per 5R probability variation, per 2R latency probability variation) and 3 types in the case of small hitting, respectively. A total of three types of commands that indicate different types of stop symbols (front / rear out of reach design, reach symbols other than front / rear out, and single out symbols) and three types of commands that indicate three types of stop symbols when there is a normal outage Ten types of commands are provided.

  After the process of S406, an effect time addition command corresponding to the added value of the effect time determined in the process of S404 is set (S407), and a fixed display period (a symbol stop display state is maintained according to the game situation). The symbol stop time setting process for setting the minimum period to be continued is executed (S408). The detailed process executed in the symbol stop time setting process (S408) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After execution of the symbol stop time setting process (S408), an initial value of the variation time of the first symbol to be timed is set in the variation time counter 203c (S409). Specifically, in the process of S409, the value obtained by adding the added value of the effect time (variation time) determined in S407 to the variation time of the fluctuation pattern determined in the process of S403 or S411. The value is set in the variation time counter 203c as the initial value of the variation time of the first symbol to be timed. After the process of S409, the fluctuation start process is terminated and the process returns to the fluctuation process (see FIG. 10).

  It should be noted that a “variation start pending number command” is set in the reserved ball storage area sequential advance processing (see FIG. 15) executed prior to the variation start processing. Thereafter, in this variation start process, commands are set in the order of “variation pattern command”, “type command”, and “calculation time addition command”. In the external output process (S201) in the main process (see FIG. 13), since the commands are output in the order in which the commands are set, the “variation start pending number command”, “variation pattern command”, “type command” The commands are output to the effect control device 117 in the order of “calculation time addition command”.

  Next, the symbol stop time setting process (S408) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the symbol stop time setting process (S408) executed in the fluctuation start process (see FIG. 16).

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the symbol stop time setting process, first, the chance consecutive times based on whether or not the continuous effect flag 203f is set to ON, that is, the lottery result of the pre-read lottery was per 5R probability variation. It is determined whether or not an effect is being executed (S421).

  As a result of the determination in S421, if the continuous performance flag 203f is set to OFF (S421: No), the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203b (that is, the special figure reservation ball number N) is determined (S422). .

  As a result of the determination in S422, the value of the special figure reservation sphere counter 203b is either “0, 1, 2”, that is, the number N of special figure reservation spheres at the start of fluctuation is “0, 1, 2”. If there is (S422: 0, 1, 2), it is determined whether or not the type command set in S410 is per 2R latency probability change (S423).

  As a result of determination in S423, if the type command set in S410 is per 2R latency probability change (S422: Yes), the symbol stop time memory 203e is updated to 0.6 seconds with a counter updated every 4 ms. The corresponding 150 is set (S424), and the symbol stop time setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S423, if the type command set in S410 is not per 2R latent probability variation (S422: No), it is determined whether it is per 16R probability variation or 5R probability variation (S428). ).

  As a result of the determination in S428, if the type command set in S410 is per 16R probability change or per 5R probability change (S428: Yes), a 0. 0 in the counter updated every 4 ms is stored in the symbol stop time memory 203e. 100 corresponding to 4 seconds is set (S429), and the symbol stop time setting process is terminated.

  As a result of the determination in S428, if the type command set in S410 is neither per 16R probability variation nor per 5R probability variation (S428: No), the jackpot type (per 16R probability variation) or missed Regardless of the type (normally off, small hit), 125 corresponding to 0.5 seconds in the counter updated every 4 ms is set in the symbol stop time memory 203e (S430), and the symbol stop time setting process is terminated. .

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S422, the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203b is either “3” or “4”, that is, the special figure reservation ball number N at the start of the fluctuation is “3” or “4”. If it is either (S422: 3, 4), it is determined whether the type command set in S410 is per 16R probability variation or 5R probability variation (S431).

  As a result of the determination in S431, if the type command set in S410 is per 16R probability change or 5R probability change (S431: Yes), 0. 0 in the counter updated every 4 ms is stored in the symbol stop time memory 203e. 100 corresponding to 4 seconds is set (S432), and the symbol stop time setting process is terminated.

  As a result of the determination in S431, if the type command set in S410 is neither per 16R probability variation nor per 5R probability variation (S431: No), the jackpot type (16R probability variation per 2R latent probability variation). Regardless of the type of hit or miss (normally miss, small hit), 125 corresponding to 0.5 seconds in the counter updated every 4 ms is set in the symbol stop time memory 203e (S430), and the symbol stop time The setting process ends.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in S421 is that the continuous effect flag 203f is set to ON (S421: Yes), it is determined whether or not the continuous effect standby flag 203h is set to ON (S425).

  As a result of the determination in S425, when the continuous production standby flag 203h is set to ON (S425: Yes), the chance-thick continuous production is on standby (that is, not to be executed). In order to set a fixed display period according to the mode and the number N of special figure reservation balls at the start of change, the process proceeds to S422.

  If the result of determination in S425 is that the continuous effect standby flag 203h is set to OFF (S425: No), the value of the continuous effect counter 203g is determined (S426).

  As a result of the determination in S426, if the value of the continuous effect counter 203g is either “3” or “4” (S426: 3 and 4), the number of reserved balls until reaching the pre-read target at the start of fluctuation is “ In this case, in order to set a fixed display period in accordance with the game mode during the stay and the number N of special figure holding balls at the start of the change, S422 Move on to processing.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S426, the value of the continuous effect counter 203g is either “0, 1, 2”, that is, the number of reserved balls until reaching the prefetch target at the start of variation is “0, 1, 2”. (S426: 0, 1, 2), the symbol stop time memory 203e is set to 200 corresponding to 0.8 seconds in the counter updated every 4 ms (S427). The stop time setting process ends.

  In the symbol stop time setting process (S408), the value set as the fixed display period in the symbol stop time memory 203e is the symbol stop time when the symbol stop display is started in the variation process (see FIG. 14). The counter 203d is set as an initial value, and is controlled (managed) so that the symbol stop display is maintained for at least the fixed display period.

  Next, the specific winning opening opening / closing process (S205) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the specific prize opening opening / closing process (S205) executed in the main process (see FIG. 13).

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the specific prize opening opening / closing process, first, it is determined whether or not a hit event is in the same manner as the process of S301 in the variation process (see FIG. 14) (S321). : No), the specific winning opening opening / closing process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 13).

  As a result of the determination in S321, if the hit event is in progress (S321: Yes), it is determined whether or not the trigger of the hit event is due to 16R normal hit (S322), and if it is due to 16R normal hit (S322). : Yes), the jackpot game process for controlling the jackpot game, which is one of the hit events accompanied by the opening / closing operation of the specific prize opening 65a, is executed (S333), the specific prize opening opening / closing process is terminated, and the main process (FIG. 13). Return to Reference). Note that detailed processing executed in the jackpot game processing (S333) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S322, if the trigger of the hit event is not 16R normal hit (S322: No), it is determined whether or not the hit of the hit event is due to 16R probability variation (S323). (S323: Yes), the jackpot game process (S333) is executed.

  As a result of the determination in S323, if the hit event is not due to 16R probability change (S323: No), it is determined whether the hit event is due to 5R probability change (S324), 5R. If it is due to the probability change (S324: Yes), the jackpot game process (S333) is executed.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S324, if the trigger of the hit event is not based on the 5R probability change (S324: No), the trigger of the hit event is based on the 2R latent probability change or small hit, so the specific event is won as the win event. The process proceeds to S325 to perform the opening / closing operation of the mouth 65a.

  In S325, it is determined whether or not it is the opening timing of the specific winning opening 65a (S325). As a result of the determination in S325, if it is not the opening timing of the specific winning opening 65a (S325: No), the process proceeds to S328.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S325, if it is the opening timing of the specific winning opening 65a (S325: Yes), an opening setting process for setting when opening the specific winning opening 65a is executed (S326), and the large opening is opened. The solenoid (a part of the solenoid 209) is turned on (excited) to open the specific winning port 65a (S327), and the process proceeds to S328. In the opening setting process, the maximum opening period (0.5 s in the present embodiment) of the specific winning opening 65a is set in the jackpot control timer (not shown) and 1 in the round management counter (not shown). Is added. In addition, an opening command for transmitting to the effect control device 117 that the specific winning opening 65a has been opened is set.

  In S328, it is determined whether or not it is the closing timing of the specific winning opening 65a (S328). As a result of the determination in S328, if it is the closing timing of the specific winning opening 65a (S328: Yes), a closing time setting process for setting when closing the specific winning opening 65a is executed (S329), and the large opening opening solenoid is turned on. It is turned off and the specific winning opening 65a is closed (S330). In the closing time setting process (S329), when the round management counter is a value other than the final round, the interval period until the next round (that is, the next specific winning opening 65a is opened) (in this embodiment, 0.5s) is set in the jackpot control timer, and a closing command for transmitting to the effect control device 117 that the specific winning opening 65a is closed is set.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S328, if the closing timing of the specific winning opening 65a is not reached (S328: No), after the specific winning opening 65a is opened, a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of balls is the specific winning opening 65a. It is determined whether or not the ball has been entered (S334). As a result of the determination in S334, when a predetermined number of balls have entered the specific winning opening 65a after the specific winning opening 65a is opened (S334: Yes), the round end condition is satisfied, so the process proceeds to S329. A closing time setting process is executed (S329). On the other hand, if the predetermined number of balls have not yet entered the specific winning opening 65a (S334: No), the specific winning opening / closing process is terminated.

  After the specific winning opening 65a is closed by the processing of S330, it is determined whether or not the round management counter is a value indicating the final round (2 rounds in the present embodiment) (S331). If the result of determination in S331 is not the final round (S331: No), the specific prize opening opening / closing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in S331 is the final round (S331: Yes), the gaming state after the hit event is set (S332). The specific prize opening opening / closing process is terminated. In S332, if the trigger of the hit event is due to 2R latent probability change, the game state after the hit event is the probability change state, that is, the jackpot probability and the hit probability of the second symbol are both high probabilities (than usual). (High probability). On the other hand, if the trigger of the hit event is due to the small hit, the gaming state after the hit event remains in the normal state.

  Next, the jackpot game process (S333) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game process (S333) executed in the specific winning opening opening / closing process (see FIG. 18).

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the jackpot game process, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is started (S341). As a result of the determination in S341, if the big hit game is not started (S341; No), the process proceeds to S343.

  On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S341 is the start of the jackpot game (S341: Yes), the jackpot opening is set (S342), and the process proceeds to S343. Note that in S342, the effect period of the jackpot effect including the jackpot opening is set in a jackpot control timer (not shown) provided in the RAM 203, and the effect control device 117 indicates that the jackpot effect is started. Set the jackpot production start command to be transmitted.

  In S343, it is determined whether or not it is the opening timing of the specific winning opening 65a (S343). As a result of the determination in S343, if it is not the opening timing of the specific winning opening 65a (S343: No), the process proceeds to S346.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S343, if it is the opening timing of the specific winning opening 65a (S343: Yes), an opening setting process for setting when opening the specific winning opening 65a is executed (S344), and the large opening is opened. The solenoid (a part of the solenoid 209) is turned on (excited) to open the specific winning opening 65a (S345), and the process proceeds to S346. In the opening time setting process (S344), the maximum opening period (30 s in this embodiment) of the specific winning opening 65a is set in the jackpot control timer (not shown) and the round management counter (not shown) is set. Add one. In addition, an opening command for transmitting to the effect control device 117 that the specific winning opening 65a has been opened is set.

  In S346, it is determined whether or not it is the closing timing of the specific winning opening 65a (S346). As a result of the determination in S346, if it is the closing timing of the specific winning opening 65a (S346: Yes), a closing time setting process for setting when closing the specific winning opening 65a is executed (S347), and the large opening opening solenoid is turned on. It is turned off and the specific winning opening 65a is closed (S348). In the closing time setting process (S348), when the round management counter is a value other than the final round, the interval period until the next round (that is, the next specific winning opening 65a is opened) (in this embodiment, 2s) is set in the jackpot control timer, and a closing command for transmitting to the effect control device 117 that the specific winning opening 65a is closed is set.

  On the other hand, if the specific winning opening 65a is not closed as a result of the determination in S346 (S346: No), after the specific winning opening 65a is opened, a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of balls is the specific winning opening 65a. It is determined whether or not the ball has been entered (S352). As a result of the determination in S352, if a predetermined number of balls have entered the specific winning opening 65a after the specific winning opening 65a is opened (S352: Yes), the round end condition is satisfied, and the process proceeds to S347. A closing time setting process is executed (S347). On the other hand, if a predetermined number of balls have not yet entered the specific winning opening 65a (S352: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

  After the specific winning opening 65a is closed by the processing of S348, it is determined whether or not the round management counter is a value indicating the last round (for example, 16 rounds when the trigger of the hit event is normal 16R) ( S349). If the result of determination in S349 is not the final round (S349: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in S349 is the final round (S349: Yes), jackpot ending is set (S350), and the process proceeds to S351. In S350, the jackpot ending effect period is set in a jackpot control timer (not shown) provided in the RAM 203, and a jackpot ending command is set to transmit the start of the jackpot ending to the effect control device 117. I do.

  In S351, the gaming state after the hit event (big hit game) is set (S351). In S351, if the trigger of the hit event is based on 16R probability change or 5R probability change, the gaming state after the hit event is set to the probability change state. On the other hand, if the trigger of the hit event is due to 16R normal hit, the gaming state after the hit event remains in the normal state.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt process is executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, for example, every 2 ms. In the timer interrupt process, first, a process for reading various winning switches is executed (S501). That is, the state of various switches connected to the main controller 110 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Next, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S502). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (699 in the present embodiment). Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI 1 is stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203. Similarly, 1 is added to the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (250 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0 and the updated value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 Is stored in the corresponding area of the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

  Further, the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4 are updated (S503). Specifically, the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4 are each incremented by 1 and their counter values are the maximum values (in this embodiment, , 699, 9, 238, 250), respectively, it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

  Thereafter, a start winning process is performed in accordance with winning at the first entrance 64 (S504), a firing control process is performed (S505), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. The start winning process will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, the firing control process detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 with a touch sensor (not shown), and confirms that a stop switch (not shown) for stopping the firing is not operated. This is a process for determining on / off of the launch of the sphere as a condition. The main controller 110 instructs the launch controller 112 to launch a sphere when the launch of the sphere is on.

  Next, the start winning process (S504) described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the start winning process (S504) executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 20).

  When this start winning process is executed, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has won a first winning opening 64 (start winning) (S601). If it is determined that the ball has won the first entrance 64 (S601: Yes), the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203b (that is, the special figure reservation ball number N) is the upper limit (4 in this embodiment). It is determined whether it is less than (S602).

  At this time, if there is a winning at the first entrance 64 and the number of special figure reservation balls N <4 (S602: Yes), S503 (see FIG. 20) executed prior to the start winning process is performed. The updated values of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are stored in the first free space area of the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 (S603).

  Next, 1 is added to the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203b (S604), and based on the value of the special figure holding ball number counter 203b after the addition and the result of the pre-read lottery, the number-of-holding number command (FIG. 9 (a) In order to set (see)), a winning ball-holding ball number command setting process is executed (S605). The detailed processing executed in the winning-pending ball number command setting processing (S605) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on according to the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203b (the number N of special figure holding balls), and the new number of holdings is displayed in the lighting state (S606). The start winning process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interruption process (see FIG. 20).

  On the other hand, there is no winning at the first entrance 64 (S601: No), or even if there is a winning at the first entrance 64, if the number of reserved special figure balls N <4 is not satisfied (S602: No) ), S603 to S606 are skipped, the start winning process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 20).

  Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 22, the winning hold number command setting process (S605) will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a winning hold number command setting process (S605) executed in the start winning process (see FIG. 21).

  In the winning hold number command setting process, first, based on the current start winning, a pre-read lottery is performed based on the value of the counter stored in the holding area in S603 (see FIG. 21), and whether or not the lottery result is out of normal. Is determined (S621).

  As a result of the determination in S621, if the lottery result by the pre-read lottery is not normal (S621: Yes), “60H” in which the lower 3 bits are “000” (binary number) is set to the higher rank of the number-of-holds command at the time of winning. As a byte (S631), the process proceeds to S630 to set a lower byte.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S621, if the lottery result by the pre-read lottery is not normally off (S621: No), it is determined whether or not the lottery result by the pre-read lottery is per 5R probability change (S622).

  As a result of the determination in S622, if the lottery result by the pre-read lottery is not per 5R probability variation (S622: No), the value corresponding to the lottery result of the pre-read lottery is set as the upper byte of the winning number hold command (S632), The process moves to S630 to set a byte.

  Specifically, if the lottery result by the pre-read lottery is a small hit, “61H” in which the lower 3 bits are “001” (binary number) is set as the upper byte of the winning-holding number command. If the lottery result by the pre-read lottery is 16R normal, “62H” in which the lower 3 bits are “010” (binary number) is set as the upper byte of the winning number holding number command. Further, if the lottery result by the pre-read lottery is per 16R probability variation, “63H” having the lower 3 bits “011” (binary number) is set as the upper byte of the number-of-holds command at the time of winning. If the lottery result by the pre-read lottery is per 2R latent normal, “65H” in which the lower 3 bits are “101” (binary number) is set as the upper byte of the number-of-holds command at the time of winning.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S622, if the lottery result by the pre-read lottery is per 5R probability variation (S622: Yes), “64H” in which the lower 3 bits are “100” (binary number) is the higher rank of the number-of-holds command at the time of winning It is set as a byte (S623).

  After the process of S623, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect flag 203f is set to on (S624). If it is set to on (S624: Yes), the chance-thick continuous effect is being executed. The process proceeds to S630 in order to set the lower byte.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in S624 is that the continuous performance flag 203f is set to off (S624: No), the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203b (number of special figure reservation balls N) is greater than 1, that is, It is determined whether or not 2 or more (S625). At this time, if the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203b is equal to or less than 1 (S625: No), the execution condition for the chance eye continuous effect is not satisfied, and the process proceeds to S630 to set the lower byte.

  If the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203b is 2 or more as a result of the determination in S625 (S625: Yes), the execution condition for the chance-thick continuous production is satisfied, and therefore the special figure reservation ball counter is included in the continuous production counter 203g. The value of 203c is set (S626), and the continuous effect flag 203f is set to ON (S627).

  After the process of S627, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation time counter 203c is greater than 0 (S628). If the value of the variation time counter 203c is greater than 0 (S628: Yes), the continuous standby effect flag 203h is turned on. Set (S629), then proceed to S630. On the other hand, if the value of the variation time counter 203c is 0 (S629: Yes), the process of S629 is skipped and the process proceeds to S630.

  In S630, the lower byte of the winning hold number command is set according to the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203b (S630). After the process of S630, the winning hold number command setting process is terminated.

  The winning-holding-number command set by the winning-holding-number command setting process is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 executed next time in the main process (see FIG. 13). The effect control device 117 that has received the winning hold number command turns on the same number of lamps as the special figure hold ball number N indicated by the hold number command in the special figure hold lamp 85.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. The NMI interruption process is a process executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, and the occurrence information of the power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 by the execution of the NMI interruption process. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. Then, the MPU 201 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process, stores the power-off occurrence information in the RAM 203 as a setting of the power-off occurrence information (S701), and ends the NMI interrupt process. To do.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 24 to 31, each control process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described. As processing of the MPU 271, startup processing activated upon power-on, main processing executed after the startup processing, and commands executed every time various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 are received. Roughly divided into reception interrupt processing.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing start-up processing executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117. This start-up process is a process for performing various initial settings of the effect control device 117, and is a process that is executed when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on or when the MPU 271 is reset.

  When the start-up process is executed, first, an initial setting associated with power-on is performed (S1001). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Thereafter, a power-on notification process is executed (S1002). This power-on notification process (S1002) is a notification for notifying that the power has been turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) when the power is turned on. This is performed by the decoration units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, the special figure holding lamp 85, the screen of the third symbol display device 81, and the like.

  After the power-on notification process (S1002) is executed, in order to display the initial screen on the third symbol display device 81, first, effect data (or image data) corresponding to the initial screen is read from the character ROM 275, and the video is displayed. The data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 276 (S1003). Then, using the effect data, an initial screen is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 (S1004).

  Next, the power supply provided in the RAM 273 indicates whether the current start-up process is executed because the MPU 271 is reset during the power-off process (see S1109 in FIG. 25) described later. It is determined whether or not a disconnection processing flag (not shown) is turned on (S1005).

  As described above, when an instantaneous voltage drop (instant blackout, so-called “instantaneous power failure”) occurs, main controller 110 transmits a power-off command to effect controller 117 and the like. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 25, when the production control device 117 receives the power-off command from the main control device 110, it stores the power-off occurrence information indicating that the power-off command has been received in the RAM 273. Then, the power-off process (see S1109 in FIG. 25) is executed. The power-off process in progress flag is turned on before the power-off process and turned off after the power-off process is completed.

  That is, whether or not the MPU 271 is reset during the power-off process can be determined based on the state of the power-off process flag. It should be noted that data in the RAM 273 is lost during the execution of the power-off process or when the power supply is completely shut down after the completion of the execution. In this case, the power-off process flag is turned off.

  More specifically, the case where the power-off process in progress flag is off is a case where the current startup process is executed after one of the following three states is entered. The first state is a state where the power supply is completely shut off. When the power is completely shut down, the data in the RAM 273 is lost, so that the power-off process in progress flag is turned off.

  As a second state, a power interruption process (see S1109 in FIG. 25) was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred, but the power supply was not interrupted and returned to normal, and then the power interruption process was completed. This is a state where the MPU 271 is reset. In this case, since the power is not shut off, the data in the RAM 273 is retained without loss. Further, since the power-off process is completed, the power-off process in progress flag is turned off.

  The third state is a state in which only the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like. In other words, if the MPU 271 is reset without executing the power-off process (without receiving the power-off command from the main control device 110), the data in the RAM 273 is held while the power-off process in progress flag remains off. Is done.

  If the current startup process is executed after any of the three states described above, that is, if the power-off flag is off (S1005: No), whether or not the data in the RAM 273 has been destroyed is determined. Confirm (S1006). Note that whether or not the data has been destroyed is that the data in the RAM 273 is normally held when only the MPU 271 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started. This is because the control of the effect control device 117 can be continued using the data.

  Confirmation of data destruction of the RAM 273 is performed as follows. That is, data as a keyword “55AAh” is written in a specific area of the RAM 273 by the process of S1009 described later. Therefore, the data stored in the specific area is checked, and if the data is “55AAh”, there is no data destruction in the RAM 273. Conversely, if the data is not “55AAh”, the data destruction in the RAM 273 can be confirmed. If data destruction of the RAM 273 is confirmed (S1006: Yes), the process proceeds to S1007, and initialization of the RAM 273 is started. On the other hand, if data destruction of the RAM 273 is not confirmed (S1006: No), the process proceeds to S1010.

  More specifically, when the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut down, the keyword “55AAh” is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 273 (the RAM 273 is turned off when the power is turned off). Since the memory is lost), it is determined that the data in the RAM 273 has been destroyed (S1006: Yes), and the process proceeds to S1007. On the other hand, the power cut-off process (see S1109 in FIG. 25) was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred. However, the power was not cut off and returned to normal, and then the MPU 271 was reset after the execution of the power cut-off process was completed. Thus, when the current startup process is started or after the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like, the current startup process is started. Since the keyword “55AAh” is stored, the data in the RAM 273 is determined to be normal (S1006: No), and the process proceeds to S1010.

  In S1005, when the power-off processing flag is on (S1005: Yes), the power-off processing (see S1109 in FIG. 25) was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred. Then, the MPU 271 is reset during the power-off process. In this case, the current storage state of the RAM 273 is not necessarily correct. Therefore, since it is difficult to continue control in such a case, the process proceeds to S1007 and initialization of the RAM 273 is started.

  In S1007, the entire storage area of the RAM 273 is checked (S1007). Next, based on the check result, it is determined whether or not the RAM 273 is normal (S1008). As a check method performed in S1007, first, “0FFh” is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to check whether it is “0FFh”. Determine. The writing and checking for each byte are performed in the order of “55h”, “0AAh”, and “00h” after “0FFh”. This RAM 273 read / write check clears all storage areas of the RAM 273 to zero.

  If an abnormality in the read / write check is detected in any storage area of the RAM 273, it is determined that there is an abnormality in the RAM 273 (S1008: No), the abnormality of the RAM 273 is notified (S1014), and the power is shut off. Loop endlessly. The abnormality of the RAM 273 is notified by the display lamp 34. Note that the sound output device 226 may output a sound to notify the RAM 273 of an abnormality. Moreover, you may comprise so that abnormality of RAM273 may be alert | reported on the screen of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81. FIG.

  On the other hand, if the read / write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 273, it is determined that the RAM 273 is normal (S1008: Yes), the keyword “55AAh” is written in the specific area of the RAM 273, and the RAM destruction check data Is set (S1009). By checking the keyword “55AAh” written in this specific area, it is checked whether or not there is data corruption in the RAM 273.

  After the process of S1109, it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is turned on (S1010). The power-off flag is turned on before the power-off process (see S1109 in FIG. 25) is executed, and turned off when the power is completely cut off. Therefore, when the power-off flag is on when the startup process is executed, the power-off process was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred. Or when the MPU 271 is reset upon completion of execution.

  Therefore, if the result of determination in S1010 is that the power-off flag is on (S1010: Yes), the work area (work area) in the RAM 273 is cleared to initialize each process of the effect control device 117 (S1011). ) After setting the initial value of the RAM 273 (S1012), the interrupt permission is set (S1013), and the process proceeds to the main process.

  On the other hand, the case where the power-off flag is off at the time of start-up processing is, for example, when power is turned on again after the power is completely shut down (data in the RAM 273 including data of the power-off flag is lost). Or the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like, and the power-off flag is not turned on (that is, without receiving the power-off command from the main control device 110). In this case, data in the RAM 273 is held.

  Therefore, if the result of determination in S1010 is that the power-off flag is off (S1010: No), S1011 which is the work area clear process of RAM 273 is skipped, the process proceeds to S1012, and the initial setting of RAM 273 After setting the value (S1012), interrupt permission is set (S1013), and the process proceeds to the main process.

  Note that when the power-off flag is turned off, the clearing process of S1011 is skipped because only the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like, and the start-up process is started. This is because the control of the production control device 117 can be continued by saving the work area data without clearing it. In addition, when the processing of S1007 to S1009 is executed, all the storage areas of the RAM 273 have already been cleared by the processing of S1007, so that it is not necessary to clear the work area of the RAM 273 again.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the main process executed after the startup process described above will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117. This main process is a process for executing control related to game effects (such as voice output and display), and is executed after the start-up process (see FIG. 24) of the above-described effect control device 117, and thereafter repeatedly. It is a process to be executed.

  In the main processing, first, it is determined whether or not 1 ms or more has elapsed since the previous determination was executed (that is, since the processing of S1101 was executed last time) (S1101), and the previous determination is executed. If 1 ms or more has elapsed since then (S1101: Yes), various counters provided in the effect control device 117 are updated (S1102). Note that the counter updated by the processing of S1102 includes a continuous effect execution lottery counter 273g, a symbol stop effect lottery counter 273h, a symbol stop effect special counter 273i, and a variation pattern command received from the main controller 110. A counter (not shown) and the like used when setting a variation display effect pattern is included.

  After the process of S1102, an audio lamp effect process, which is a process of executing various lamp lighting control, audio output control, and the like, is executed (S1103). Details of the sound lamp effect process (S1103) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, if 1 ms has not yet elapsed from the previous determination as a result of the determination in S1101 (S1101: No), the processes in S1102 and S1103 are skipped and the process proceeds to S1104. Note that when 1 ms has not elapsed since the previous determination was performed in the process of S1101, the process of the audio lamp effect process (S1103) is skipped in the audio lamp effect process (S1103). This is because it is not necessary to execute lamp lighting control and audio output control with a cycle shorter than 1 ms.

  In the process of S1104, it is determined whether or not 20 ms or more has elapsed since the previous determination was executed (that is, since the process of S1104 was executed last time) (S1104). At this time, when 20 ms or more have elapsed since the previous determination was executed (S1104: Yes), a moving image (image) corresponding to the variable display (variable effect) or a moving image corresponding to the jackpot effect is displayed in the third pattern. A display effect process, which is a process for displaying on the display device (LCD) 81, is executed (S1105), and the process proceeds to S1106. Details of the display effect process (S1105) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S1104, if 20 ms has not yet elapsed since the previous determination was executed (S1104: No), the process of S1105 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1106. Note that the display effect process (S1105) is skipped when the display effect process (S1105) has not passed 20 ms since the previous determination was executed in S1106. This is because it is not necessary to execute such a process with a cycle shorter than 20 ms because the image to be displayed is updated according to the variation time.

  In the process of S1106, it is determined whether or not occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the RAM 273 (S1106). The information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored when a power interruption command is received from main controller 110. If it is determined by the processing of S1106 that the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S1106: Yes), both the power interruption flag and the power interruption processing flag are turned on (S1108), and the power interruption processing is performed. Execute (S1109). After executing the power-off process (S1109), the power-off process flag is turned off (S1110), and then the process is looped infinitely.

  In the power-off process of S1109, the generation of the interrupt process is prohibited, and each output port is turned off, and the audio output device 226, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, and the third symbol display device 81 are turned on. Turn off the output. Further, the storage of the information on occurrence of power interruption is also erased. Each output port is turned off in order to prevent abnormal display and abnormal audio output from being performed. The player should not be confused by abnormal display or abnormal audio output. Because.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S1106, if the information on occurrence of power interruption is not stored (S1106: No), the keyword “55AAh” stored in the RAM 273 by the process of S1009 of the startup process (see FIG. 24) is stored. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the RAM 273 is destroyed (S1107). If the RAM 273 is not destroyed (S1107: No), the process returns to S1101, and the above-described processes of S1101 to S1107 are repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the RAM 273 is destroyed by the process of S1107 (S1107: Yes), the process is looped infinitely in order to stop the subsequent processes. Here, since it is determined that the RAM is destroyed and the process is in an infinite loop, the display effect process (S1105) is not executed, and thereafter, the display of the third symbol display device 81 is not changed. Thus, the player can know that an abnormality has occurred, and can call a hall clerk or the like to request repair of the pachinko machine 10 or the like. When it is confirmed that the RAM 273 is destroyed, the audio output device 226, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, the special figure holding lamp 85, the screen of the third symbol display device 81, etc. It is good also as what performs notification of RAM destruction.

  Next, the above-described audio lamp effect process (S1103) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an audio lamp effect process (S1103) executed in the main process (see FIG. 25) of the effect control device 117.

  In the sound lamp effect process, first, the output of each lamp (for example, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, etc.) is set so as to be in the lighting mode of the lamp edited in the process of S1244 described later (S1241). .

  After the process of S1241, a customer waiting effect process (S1242) is executed, and a reserved number display update process is executed (S1243). In the customer waiting effect process (S1242), setting is made to switch the display of the third symbol display device 81 to the customer waiting effect screen when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player for a predetermined time. The “customer waiting effect” is a display effect unrelated to the gaming state, and includes a title display and a demonstration display. Further, in the hold number display update process (S1243), the number of lighting of the special figure hold lamp 85 is updated based on the hold number command received from the main control device 110.

  Next, frame button input monitoring / effect processing is executed (S1244). In this frame button input monitoring / production process (S1244), the input of whether or not the frame button 22 operated by the player has been pressed in order to enhance the production effect is monitored, and the input of the frame button 22 is confirmed. This is a process of setting to perform an effect corresponding to. For example, when a notice character appears at the start of fluctuation display, the expected value of the jackpot due to the current fluctuation is displayed by pressing the frame button 22, or the feeling of expectation for the jackpot is displayed by pressing the frame button 22 during reach production. It is good also as a decision button for changing to the production which can have, or selecting one reach production out of a plurality of reach productions. If the frame button 22 is not provided on the pachinko machine, the process of S1244 can be omitted.

  After executing the frame button input monitoring / production process (S1244), the lamp editing process is executed (S1245), and the sound editing / output process is executed (S1246). In the lamp editing process (S1245), the lighting pattern of the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, and the like are set so as to correspond to the display performed by the third symbol display device 81. In the sound editing / output process (S1246), the output pattern of the sound output device 226 is set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81, and the sound is output from the sound output device 226 according to the setting. .

  After the process of S1206, the liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1247), the sound lamp effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.

  In the liquid crystal effect execution management process (S1247), based on the variation pattern command transmitted from the main controller 110 and received, a time synchronized with the time required for the variation display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set. Based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution monitoring process (S1247), the lamp editing process in S1245 and the sound editing / output process in S1246 are executed.

  Next, the display effect process (S1105) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the display effect process (S1105) executed in the main process (see FIG. 25) of the effect control device 117.

  In the display effect process, first, it is determined whether or not the variable effect being executed on the third symbol display device 81 is a jackpot effect (that is, whether or not a jackpot game is being played) (S1261). If (S1261: Yes), the jackpot effect processing is executed (S1270). In this jackpot effect process, effect data for the jackpot effect stored in the variable effect data storage area 276a of the video RAM 276 is used, and an image corresponding to the effect data corresponding to the update timing is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. After the big hit effect process (S1270) is ended, the display effect process is ended and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S1261 is not a jackpot game (S1261: No), whether or not the value of the variation time counter 273c is greater than 0, that is, the variation display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device 81 is performed. It is determined whether or not it is being executed (that is, whether or not a variable display is being displayed) (S1262). At this time, when the fluctuation display is not being performed (S1262: No), it is determined whether or not a fluctuation start flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 is set to ON (S1263).

  The variation start flag (not shown) is a flag for instructing the start of variation display of the third symbol. If it is determined in S1263 that the variation start flag is set to ON, the variation display of the third symbol is displayed. Be started. The fluctuation start flag is set to ON in the command reception interrupt process (see FIG. 30) when the fluctuation time addition command transmitted after the fluctuation pattern command is received from the main controller 110, and the third symbol of FIG. Set to off when starting variable display.

  As a result of the determination in S1263, if the variation start flag is set to on (S1263: Yes), the variation start flag is set to off (S1264). Thereby, when the stop display of the third symbol is displayed, the execution of the stop display is canceled and the variable symbol display of the third symbol is started.

  As described above, main controller 110 waits for the setting and output of the next variation pattern command until the set fixed display period elapses after the first symbol stop display is started. That is, when the symbol variation display is suspended, the interval at which the effect control device 117 receives the variation pattern command is a time corresponding to the fixed display period set in the main control device 110. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, even if the production control device 117 does not set the fixed display period for the stop display of the third symbol according to the game situation, The fixed display period of the stop display can be controlled.

  After the processing of S1264, an initial value is set in the variation time counter 273c based on a value stored in a variation time memory (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 (S1265). The variation time memory (not shown) adds the variation time of the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command received from the main control device 110 and the addition value of the effect time indicated by the effect time addition command received from the main control device 110. The value is stored. That is, the initial value set in the fluctuation time counter 273c in S1265 is the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of S403 or S411 in the fluctuation start process (see FIG. 16) executed by the main controller 110, and S404. It is a value according to the total value with the addition value of the production time determined by the process.

  After the processing of S1265, the symbol suspension flag 273j is set to OFF (S166), and the oldest data among the data stored in the four holding areas 273a1 to 273a4 in the holding information storage area 273a is transferred to the execution area 273a0. The moving hold information storage area forward process is executed (S1267). The detailed process executed in the hold information storage area forward process (S1267) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the processing of S1267, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation time counter 273c is greater than 0, that is, whether or not it is within the variation time (S1268). If the result of determination in S1262 is that the third symbol variation display is being executed (variation display is in progress) (S1262: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the value of the variation time counter 273c (S1271), and the process proceeds to S1268. It shifts and it is discriminate | determined whether it is within fluctuation time.

  If the result of determination in S1268 is within the variation time (S1268: Yes), symbol variation display is executed (S1269). Specifically, using the effect data for change display (variation effect data) stored in the change effect data storage area 276a of the video RAM 276, an image corresponding to the change effect data corresponding to the update timing is displayed on the third symbol display device. 81. After the process of S1269, the display effect process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S1268 is that the value of the variation time counter 273c is 0, that is, the variation timing end timing (S1268: No), stop display processing is performed (S1277), 273j is set to OFF (S1278), the display effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.

  In the stop display process (S1277), the stop display of the third symbol (stop symbol) is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 based on the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area 276b of the video RAM 276. . Furthermore, when the bubble effect data is stored in the symbol stop effect data storage area 276c, the display of the symbol stop normal effect based on the bubble effect data on the third symbol display device 81 is started. In addition, measurement by a customer waiting effect management timer (not shown) provided in the effect control device 273 is started in order to measure the execution timing of the customer waiting effect.

  As a result of the determination in S1263, if the variation start flag is set to OFF (S1263: No), it is determined whether or not the symbol stop flag 273j is set to ON (S1272). At this time, when the symbol stop flag 273j is set to OFF (S1272: No), the process proceeds to S1273.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S1272, if the symbol stop flag 273j is set to on (S1272: Yes), the symbol stop display of the third symbol is performed after the symbol stop flag 273j is set to on. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed since the start of the process based on the value of a customer waiting effect management timer (not shown) (S1275).

  As a result of the determination in S1275, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the symbol stop flag 273j is set to ON (S1275: Yes), it is the timing to start the customer waiting effect, so the process proceeds to S1273.

  In S1273, the symbol stop flag 273j is set to OFF (S1273). After the process of S1273, each display process for displaying the customer waiting effect or the like on the third symbol display device 81 is executed (S1274), the display effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S1275, when the predetermined time has not yet elapsed since the symbol stop flag 273j is set to ON (S1275: No), after performing the stop symbol time effect processing (S1276), The display effect process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

  In the stop symbol effect processing (S 1276), the effect data (bubble effect data, jellyfish appearance effect data) stored in the symbol stop effect data storage area 276 is used to display an image corresponding to the effect data corresponding to the update timing. It is displayed on the 3 symbol display device 81.

  Therefore, when only the bubble effect data is stored in the symbol stop effect data storage area 276, the symbol stop based on the bubble effect data is 0.4 seconds after the stop display of the third symbol is started. A normal effect (that is, an effect in which bubbles are generated and rising) is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  On the other hand, when both the bubble effect data and the jellyfish appearance effect data are stored in the symbol stop effect data storage area 276, the bubble is displayed for 0.4 seconds after the stop display of the third symbol is started. After the symbol stop normal effect based on the effect data is displayed on the third symbol display device 81, the symbol stop special effect based on the jellyfish appearance effect data continues for 0.4 seconds (ie, the effect that the jellyfish appears). Is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  If neither the bubble effect data nor the jellyfish appearance effect data is stored in the symbol stop effect data storage area 276, even if the stop symbol effect processing (S1276) is executed, no effect is displayed in the third symbol display. It is not displayed on the device 81.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the above-described hold information storage area forward process (S1267) will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the hold information storage area forward process (S1267) executed in the display effect process (see FIG. 27).

  In this hold information storage area sequential feed process, first, each data stored in the first hold area 273a1 of the hold information storage area 273a is shifted to the execution area 273a0 (S1281). That is, the stop symbol set value stored in the stop symbol set value memory 273a1a and the set state of the hitting flag 273a1b are shifted to the stop symbol set value memory 273a0a and the hitting flag 273a0b, respectively.

  Next, each data stored in the second reserved area 273a2 to the fourth reserved area 273a4 (the stopped symbol set value stored in the stop symbol set value memory and the setting state of the hitting flag) is displayed as an area number. Shift to the corresponding area in the smaller area (S1282). In the present embodiment, the processing of S1282 is performed in the same manner as the reservation ball storage area forward processing (see FIG. 15), and the data of the second reservation area 273a2 to the fourth reservation area 273a4 are assigned the area numbers regardless of the presence or absence of data. It is assumed that each shift is performed by one smaller area. Therefore, the data stored in the fourth reserved area is cleared as the data is shifted.

  Further, the processing of S1282 may be configured such that data is shifted only for a reserved area in which data is stored (held) among the second reserved area 273a2 to the fourth reserved area 273a4. In such a case, among the second reserved areas 273a2 to 273a4, the data stored in the reserved area having the largest area number among the reserved areas where the data is stored (held) is the data shift. Clear with.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect flag 273d is set to ON (S1283). At this time, if the continuous effect flag 273d is set to ON (S1283: Yes), the value of the continuous effect counter 273e is decremented by 1 (S1284), and the process proceeds to S1285. On the other hand, if the continuous effect flag 273d is set to OFF (S1283: No), the process of S1284 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1285.

  In S1285, stop symbol setting processing for setting the stop display (stop symbol) of the third symbol is executed (S1285). After execution of the stop symbol setting process (S1285), the hold information storage area sequential feed process is terminated.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 29, a stop symbol setting process (S1285) is demonstrated. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the stop symbol setting process (S1285) executed in the pending information storage area forward process (see FIG. 28).

  In this stop symbol setting process, first, stop symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol set value stored in the stop symbol set value memory 273a0a of the execution area 273a0 is read from the character ROM 275 and stored in the stop symbol data storage area 276b of the video RAM 276. Store (S1301).

  After the processing of S1301, it is determined whether or not the continuous performance standby flag 273f is set to ON (S1302). If the continuous performance standby flag 273f is set to ON (S1302: Yes), the continuous performance standby flag 273f is determined. Is set to OFF (S1314), and the stop symbol setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in S1302 is that the continuous effect standby flag 273f is set to off (S1302: No), it is determined whether or not the continuous effect flag 273d is set to on (S1303).

  If the result of determination in S1303 is that the continuous effect flag 273d is set to OFF (S1303: No), the chance symbol continuous effect is not being executed, and the stop symbol setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in S1303 is that the continuous effect flag 273d is set to ON (S1303: Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter 273e is greater than 0 (S1304).

  As a result of the determination in S1304, when the value of the continuous effect counter 273e is 0 (S1303: No), the process of S1301 corresponds to the lottery result of the pre-read lottery suggested (notified) by the chance eye continuous effect. Since the stop symbol data for the stop display of the third symbol is set, the continuous effect flag 273d is set to OFF (S1305), and the process proceeds to S1306.

  On the other hand, if the value of the continuous effect counter 273e is 0 as a result of the determination in S1305 (S1303: No), the chance eye continuous effect does not end with the current stop display of the third symbol, so the process of S1305 Is skipped and the process proceeds to S1306.

  In S1306, the value of the symbol stop effect lottery counter 273h is acquired (S1306). Based on the value of the symbol stop effect lottery counter 273h acquired by the process of S1306, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop normal effect is executed (S1307).

  If the value of the symbol stop effect lottery counter 273h acquired by the processing of S1306 is a value that is defined in advance as a value for executing the symbol stop normal effect, it is determined in S1307 that the symbol stop normal effect is executed. The Here, when it is determined not to execute the normal effect during symbol stop (S1307: No), the stop symbol setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the normal effect at the time of symbol stop (S1307: Yes), 0.4 seconds of bubble effect data is read from the character ROM 275 as the effect data of the normal effect at the time of symbol stop, and the video RAM 276 The symbol stop effect data storage area 276c is stored (S1308).

  After the process of S1308, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter 273e is greater than 2 (S1309). As a result of the determination in S1309, if the value of the continuous effect counter 273e is 2 or less (S1309: No), it is determined whether or not the winning flag 273a0b of the execution area 273a0 is set to ON (S1310).

  As a result of the determination in S1310, when the winning flag 273a0b of the execution area 273a0 is set to ON (S1310: Yes), the special effect at the time of symbol stop can be set, so that the special lottery counter at the time of symbol stop 273i is set. A value is acquired (S1311). Based on the value of the symbol stop special lottery counter 273i acquired by the processing of S1311, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop special effect is executed (S1312).

  If the value of the symbol stop special lottery counter 273i acquired by the processing of S1311 is a value that is defined in advance as a value for executing the symbol stop special effect, it is determined in S1312 that the symbol stop special effect is executed. The When it is determined that the special effect at the time of symbol stop is to be executed (S1312: Yes), 0.4 seconds of jellyfish is used as the effect data of the special effect at the time of symbol stop following the normal effect at the time of symbol stop set by the processing of S1308. The appearance effect data is read from the character ROM 275 and stored in the symbol stop effect data storage area 276c of the video RAM 276 (S1313). After the process of S1313, the stop symbol setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S1309, when the value of the continuous effect counter 273e is larger than 2 (that is, 3 or more) (S1309: Yes), or as a result of the determination in S1310, the hit flag 273a0b of the execution area 273a0 is off. Is set (S1310: No), it is a situation in which the special effect at the time of symbol stop cannot be set, so the stop symbol setting process is terminated. Moreover, also when it determines with not performing a special effect at the time of a symbol stop in S1313 (S1313: No), a stop symbol setting process is complete | finished.

  Next, a command reception interrupt process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing command reception interrupt processing. This command reception interrupt process is a process for receiving various commands transmitted from the main control device 110, and is executed every time various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 are received. It is.

  In the command reception interrupt process, first, it is determined whether or not a winning hold number command has been received (S1401). At this time, if the winning-holding number command has not been received (S1401: No), the process proceeds to S1402.

  On the other hand, when the winning-number-holding command is received (S1401: Yes), the value of the special figure holding-ball number N indicated by the lower byte of the received winning-holding ball command is set in the holding ball counter 273b (S1407). Then, a chance eye continuous effect setting process for setting the chance eye continuous effect is executed based on the higher byte of the received winning ball command (S1408), and the process proceeds to S1402. The detailed process executed in the chance eye continuous effect setting process (S1408) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S1402, it is determined whether or not a change start pending number command has been received (S1402). If the result of determination in S1402 is that a change start hold number command has not been received (S1402: No), the process proceeds to S1403.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in S1402 is that a change start hold number command is received (S1402: Yes), the value of the special figure hold ball number N indicated by the lower byte of the received change start hold ball command is set as the hold ball. The counter 273b is set (S1409), and the process proceeds to S1403.

  In S1403, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern command has been received (S1403). If the result of determination in S1403 is that a variation pattern command has not been received (S1403: No), the process proceeds to S1404.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S1403, when a variation pattern command is received (S1403: Yes), a variation time memory (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 indicates the variation time of the variation pattern indicated by the received variation pattern command. (S1410).

  After the processing of S1410, the effect pattern is set based on the received variation pattern command and the value of the effect pattern setting counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 (S1411). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S1404.

  In S1404, it is determined whether or not a variable time addition command is received (S1404). If the result of determination in S1404 is that a change time addition command has not been received (S1404: No), the process proceeds to S1405.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S1404, if the variable time addition command is received (S1404: Yes), the addition value (addition value of the effect time) indicated by the received variable time addition command is stored in the variable time memory. (S1412). After the processing of S1412, a notice effect (for example, slip effect or return effect) according to the addition / subtraction value of the effect time is determined (S1413), and the process proceeds to S1405.

  In S1405, it is determined whether or not a type command has been received (S1405). If the type command is received as a result of the determination in S1405 (S1405: Yes), the value stored in the variable time memory, the effect pattern determined by the process in S1410, and the content of the received type command The changed effect data is read from the character ROM 275 and stored in the changed effect data storage area 276a of the video RAM 276 (S1414). After the process of S1414, a fluctuation start flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is turned on (S1415), and the command reception interrupt process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, when the type command indicates 2R latency probability variation, the variation effect data that can be selected from the character ROM 275 in S1414, and the character ROM 275 in S1414 when the type command indicates small hit. The variation effect data that can be selected from the above is common. Therefore, the player cannot distinguish whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a 2R latent probability change hit or a small hit only by looking at the variation effect of the third symbol.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in S1405 is that a type command has not been received (S1405: No), processing according to other commands is executed (S1406), and the command reception interrupt processing is terminated. In addition, as processing according to other commands (S1405), for example, when an error command is received from the main control device 110, an error is notified using the lighting units 29 to 33 and the display lamp 34, Etc.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the above-described chance eye continuous effect setting process (S1408) will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the chance-thickness continuous effect setting process (S1408) executed in the command reception interrupt process (see FIG. 30).

  In the chance eye continuous effect setting process, first, among the first reserved area 273a1 to the fourth reserved area 273a4, the stop symbol set value memory 273ana (n is reserved) of the reserved area of the area number indicated by the value of the reserved ball counter 273b. In the area number indicated by the value of the ball counter 273b, a value corresponding to the higher byte of the received winning-holding number command is set (S1521). Specifically, in the lottery result (16R normal per, 16R probability variation per 5R probability variation per 2R latent probability variation, small hit per minute, normal loss) represented by the pre-reading lottery represented by the lower 3 bits of the higher-order byte of the winning hold number command The corresponding value is set as the stop symbol set value.

  After the processing of S1521, it is determined whether or not the continuous performance flag 273d is set to ON (S1522). As a result of the determination in S1522, if the continuous effect flag 273d is set to ON (S1522: Yes), the chance eye continuous effect setting process is terminated because the chance eye continuous effect is being executed.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in S1522 is that the continuous effect flag 273d is set to OFF (S1522: No), it is determined whether or not the value of the reserved ball counter 273b is greater than 1 (S1523). At this time, if the value of the holding ball counter 273b is 1 or less (S1523: No), the chance eye continuous effect setting process is terminated because the execution condition of the chance eye continuous effect is not satisfied.

  As a result of the determination in S1522, if the value of the holding ball counter 273b is greater than 1, that is, 2 or more (S1523: Yes), it is determined whether or not the higher-order byte of the received winning number-of-holding command is “64H”. It is determined (S1524).

  As a result of the determination in S1524, if the upper byte of the received command is “64H” (S1524: Yes), the lottery result by the prefetch lottery is per 5R probability variation, so the reserved area of the area number indicated by the value of the reserved ball counter 273b Turn on the winning flag 273anb (n is an area number smaller than the area number indicated by the value of the holding ball counter 273b) in the holding area having the area number earlier (that is, smaller than the area number indicated by the value of the holding ball counter 273b) (S1525). After the processing of S1525, the process proceeds to S1526.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S1524, if the higher order byte of the received winning hold number command is not “64H” (S1524: No), it is determined whether or not the upper byte is “60H” (S1531).

  As a result of the determination in S1531, if the upper byte of the received command is “60H” (S1531: Yes), the lottery result by the pre-read lottery is not normal, so the value of the continuous effect execution lottery counter 273g is acquired (S1532). . Based on the value of the continuous effect execution counter 273g acquired by the process of S1532, it is determined whether or not to execute the chance continuous effect (S1533).

  If the value of the continuous effect execution lottery counter 273g acquired by the processing of S1532 is a value defined in advance as a value for executing the chance effect continuous effect, it is determined in S1533 that the chance effect continuous effect is executed. If it is determined to execute the chance continuous effect (S1533: Yes), the process proceeds to S1526.

  In S1526, the value of the holding ball counter 273b is set in the continuous effect counter 273e (S1526). After the processing of S1526, the continuous effect flag 273d is set to ON (S1527).

  Next, the stop symbol set value memory 273ana (n is the nth reserved area in the reserved area of the area number before the reserved area of the area number indicated by the value of the reserved ball counter 273b (that is, smaller than the area number indicated by the value of the reserved ball counter 273b). The value of the area number smaller than the area number indicated by the value of the reserved ball counter 273b is changed to a value indicating the chance number (S1528). By the processing of S1528, all the 3rd symbol variation displays based on the start winnings that have been held before the start winning corresponding to the latest received winning number-of-holds command are regarded as chances.

  The processing of S1528 is executed with a predetermined probability (1/150 in the present embodiment) when the result of the pre-read lottery indicated by the winning hold number command is about 5R probability variation or is not normal. Therefore, if the player recognizes the chance eye as the stop display of the third symbol, the player expects that there is a possibility that the 5R probability change will occur soon.

  After the processing of S1528, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation time counter 273c is greater than 0 (S1529). If the value of the variation time counter 273c is greater than 0 (S1529: Yes), the continuous effect standby flag 273f is set. It is set to ON (S1530), and the chance eye continuous effect setting process is terminated. On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S1529, when the value of the variation time counter 273c is 0 (S1529: No), the process of 1530 is skipped and the chance eye continuous effect setting process is ended.

  On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S1531 is that the upper byte of the received winning hold number command is not “60H” (S1531: No), the lottery result of the look-ahead lottery indicated by the winning hold number command indicates the chance-like continuous effect. Therefore, the chance eye continuous production setting process is terminated. In S1533, also when it is determined not to execute the chance continuous effect (S1533: No), the chance eye continuous effect setting process ends.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, since the fixed display period of the symbols (the first symbol, the third symbol) is a period according to various game situations, The game situation can be recognized based on the fixed display period of the symbol stop display.

  In particular, since the fixed display period of the symbol stop display is a short period of 1 second or less in the first place, even if it is a difference of about 0.1 seconds, the difference occupies a relatively large ratio as a whole. Also, the symbol stop display shows the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the display mode, so the player tends to pay attention, and it is not possible for the player to recognize a slight difference in the fixed display period of the symbol stop display. It is possible enough. However, whether or not the player can recognize the fixed display period of the stop display of the symbol depends on the skill of the player, so the player who can recognize the difference has a sense of superiority that he can understand. Can be made.

  In addition, since the fixed display period of the stop display of the symbol changes according to the game situation, the interval of the variable display of the symbol becomes variable, thereby, when the variable display of the reserved symbol is digested, Players are less likely to feel monotonous.

  Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main controller 110 sets the fixed display period of the stop display of the first symbol, and the output interval of the variation pattern command when the symbol variation display is suspended. By setting the fixed display period, the production control device 117 controls the fixed display period of the stop display of the third symbol without setting the fixed display period. Therefore, since it is not necessary to include information on the fixed display period of the symbol stop display in the variation pattern command, the fixed display period of the symbol 3 stop display is set in accordance with the game situation without increasing the number of variation pattern commands. It can be changed at various times.

  Moreover, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, an effect that suggests a lottery result based on a pre-read lottery is executed using the fixed display period of the symbol stop display. Since the player is interested in whether or not the change display of the symbol becomes a stop display of the display mode that brings benefits to the player, the tendency to watch the display mode of the design changing every moment during the display of the change of the design It is in. Therefore, when a visual effect suggesting the lottery result by pre-reading lottery is displayed during the fluctuation display of the symbol, the visibility of the display mode of the symbol changing every moment is hindered, and the player can display the symbol. It may be difficult to recognize the aspect, which may cause irritation and reduce the interest of the game. On the other hand, during the fixed display period of the symbol stop display, since the display mode of the symbol stop display is no longer changed, as described above, the fixed display period of the symbol stop display is used. Even if an effect suggesting the lottery result by the pre-read lottery appears, the player can sufficiently recognize the display mode of the symbol stop display. Therefore, the production suggesting the lottery result by the pre-read lottery can be effectively functioned as a game that expects the player to generate a big hit.

  In addition, it is possible to provide an effect that suggests a lottery result by pre-read lottery without changing the execution period of the variable display of symbols. Can be prevented from becoming complicated. Also, since the fixed display period of the symbol stop display is considerably shorter than the execution period of the variable display, the suggestion effect can be executed with a smaller amount of data than during the execution period of the variable display of the symbols.

  In addition, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is executed based on the fact that the lottery result by the prefetch lottery was around 5R probability variation, and the suspension until reaching the prefetch target at the start of the change Since the fixed display period when the number of balls is 2 or less is set (0.8 seconds) longer than the fixed display period in other cases, the production performed during the stop display period has diversity. be able to. Specifically, in this fixed display period of 0.8 seconds, a special effect that is displayed only during the fixed display period after the normal effect when the symbol is stopped displayed in other cases (special effect when the symbol is stopped) Is executed. Thus, since it becomes longer than a fixed display period, the production | presentation performed during a stop display period is diversified, and it becomes possible to perform the development type production which raises a player's expectation.

  The special effect at the time of symbol stop is executed only when the lottery result by the pre-reading lottery is about 5R probability variation, and is not executed when the lottery result by the pre-reading lottery is not normal, so the special effect at the time of symbol stop is performed. It is possible to make the player who visually recognizes strongly expect that the 5R probability variation will occur soon. In addition, the special effect at the time of symbol stop is executed only with a predetermined probability even when the lottery result by the pre-read lottery is per 5R probability variation, so that the expectation when it is visually recognized can be enhanced. It can make you want to continue playing.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment described above, the fixed display period of the stop display of the third symbol is controlled without setting the fixed display period in the effect control apparatus 117 according to the interval of the variation pattern command output from the main controller 110. It was something to do.

  On the other hand, in 2nd Embodiment, the production | presentation control apparatus 117 discriminate | determines the condition of a game based on the command received from the main control apparatus 110, and sets the fixed display period of the stop display of a 3rd symbol. Note that, in the second embodiment, the same portions as those in the first embodiment described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 32 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment. The pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment described above in the partial configuration of the RAM 273 of the effect control device 117.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32, the RAM 273 of the effect control device 117 in the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment includes a hold information storage area 273a, a hold ball counter 273b, a variation time counter 273c, and a continuous effect flag. 273d, continuous effect counter 273e, continuous effect standby flag 273f, continuous effect execution lottery counter 273g, symbol stop effect lottery counter 273h, symbol stop special lottery counter 273i, symbol stop time counter 273k, symbol And a stop time memory 273l.

  That is, the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment does not have the symbol stop flag 273j provided in the first embodiment, the symbol stop time counter 273k not provided in the first embodiment, and the symbol And a stop time memory 273l.

  The symbol stop time counter 273k has a fixed display period of the stop display of the third symbol when the value of the variation time counter 273c that has been subtracted every time after setting the initial value becomes zero and the stop display of the third symbol is started. Is set as an initial value. Note that the value indicating the fixed display period of the stop display of the third symbol is a value stored in a symbol stop time memory 273l described later, and is stored in the symbol stop time memory 273l when setting an initial value. Values are used. After the initial value is set, the value of the symbol stop time counter 273k is decremented by 1 every 20 ms which is the execution interval of the display effect process (see FIG. 35). Thereby, after the initial value is set, the symbol stop time counter 273k becomes the fixed display period of the stop display of the third symbol.

  The symbol stop time memory 273l is a memory for storing a fixed display period of the stop display of the third symbol to be set in the symbol stop time counter 273k. In the symbol stop time memory 273l, in the command reception interrupt process (see FIG. 33) executed based on the reception of the type command from the main controller 110, the display mode of the symbol stop display indicated by the type command The value indicating the fixed display period of the stop display of the third symbol determined in accordance with the setting state of each flag indicating the execution state of the chance eye continuous effect, the game state indicated by the value of the holding ball counter 273b, Memorized by overwriting.

  Next, a command reception interrupt process executed by the MPU 271 of the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment (MPU of the effect control device 117) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating command reception interrupt processing according to the second embodiment.

  The command reception interrupt process of the second embodiment is a process for receiving various commands transmitted from the main control device 110, similarly to the command reception interrupt process (see FIG. 30) of the first embodiment. This is an interrupt process executed every time various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 are received.

  The command reception interrupt process of the second embodiment is not performed in the command reception interrupt process of the first embodiment between the process of S1414 and the process of S1415 when the type command is received (S1405: Yes). The symbol stop time setting process is executed (S1416).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 34, the symbol stop time setting process (S1416) described above will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the symbol stop time setting process (S1416) executed in the command reception interrupt process (see FIG. 33) of the second embodiment.

  The symbol stop time setting process (S1416) is a process of setting a fixed display period of the third symbol according to the game situation. First, whether or not the continuous performance flag 273d is set to ON, that is, the chance eye It is determined whether or not a continuous effect is being executed (S1501).

  If the result of determination in S1501 is that the continuous effect flag 273d is set to OFF (S1501: No), the value of the reserved ball counter 273b (that is, the number of special figure reserved balls N) is determined (S1502).

  As a result of the determination in S1502, the value of the holding ball counter 273b is either “0, 1, 2”, that is, the number N of special figure holding balls at the start of fluctuation is “0, 1, 2”. (S1502: 0, 1, 2), it is determined whether or not the received type command indicates a 2R latency probability change (S1503).

  As a result of determination in S1503, if the received type command indicates 2R latency probability change (S1503: Yes), this corresponds to 0.6 seconds in the counter updated every 20 ms in the symbol stop time memory 273l. 30 is set (S1504), and the symbol stop time setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S1503, if the received type command does not indicate 2R latency probability variation (S1503: No), it is determined whether or not it indicates per 16R probability variation or 5R probability variation (S1508). .

  As a result of the determination in S1508, if the received type command indicates per 16R probability variation or 5R probability variation (S1508: Yes), 0.4 seconds in the counter updated every 20 ms in the symbol stop time memory 273l. Is set to 20 (S1509), and the symbol stop time setting process is terminated.

  If the received classification command indicates neither 16R probability variation nor 5R probability variation as a result of the determination in S1508 (S1508: No), the display mode of the symbol stop display indicated by the classification command is displayed. Regardless of whether it is per 16R probability variation, normal deviation, or small hit, 25 corresponding to 0.5 seconds in the counter updated every 20 ms is set in the symbol stop time memory 273l. (S1510), the symbol stop time setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S1502, the value of the holding ball counter 273b is either “3” or “4”, that is, the number N of special figure holding balls at the start of fluctuation is either “3” or “4”. (S1502: 3, 4), it is determined whether or not the received type command indicates per 16R probability variation or 5R probability variation (S1511).

  As a result of the determination in S1511, if the received type command indicates per 16R probability variation or 5R probability variation (S1511: Yes), 0.4 seconds in the counter updated every 20 ms in the symbol stop time memory 273l. Is set to 20 (S1512), and the symbol stop time setting process is terminated.

  If the received classification command does not indicate 16R probability variation or 5R probability variation as a result of determination in S1511 (S1511: No), the display mode of the symbol stop display indicated by the classification command is displayed. Regardless of whether it is per 16R probability variation, per 2R latency probability variation, usually off or small hit, 25 corresponding to 0.5 seconds in the counter updated every 20 ms. The symbol stop time memory 273l is set (S1510), and the symbol stop time setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in S1501 is that the continuous effect flag 273d is set to ON (S1501: Yes), it is determined whether or not the continuous effect standby flag 273f is set to ON (S1505).

  As a result of the determination in S1505, when the continuous production standby flag 273f is set to ON (S1505: Yes), the chance-thick continuous production is waited (that is, not executed), so the game during the stay In order to set a fixed display period according to the mode and the number N of special figure reservation balls at the start of change, the process proceeds to S1502.

  If the result of determination in S1505 is that the continuous effect standby flag 273f is set to OFF (S1505: No), the value of the reserved ball counter 273b is determined (S1506).

  As a result of the determination in S1506, if the value of the continuous effect counter 273e is either “0” or “4” (S1506: 0, 4), the game mode during the stay and the special chart at the start of the variation are also included. In order to set a fixed display period according to the number N of reserved balls, the process proceeds to S1502.

  This symbol stop time setting process (S1416) is executed before the variation start flag is turned on (S1415), so the value of the continuous effect counter 273e determined in S1506 is the symbol variation start. It is the value before the accompanying update. Therefore, when the continuous effect counter 273e determines that the value of the continuous effect counter 273e is “0”, the symbol stop display to be executed next is not subject to execution of the chance eye continuous effect. In the case where it is determined that the value of the continuous effect counter 273e is “4”, the number of held balls until reaching the prefetch target at the start of the next variable display to be executed is “3”. Indicates.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S1506, the value of the continuous effect counter 273e is any one of “1, 2, 3”, that is, the number of reserved balls until reaching the prefetch target at the start of the next variable display to be executed. If it is one of “0, 1, 2” (S1506: 1, 2, 3), 40 corresponding to 0.8 seconds in the counter updated every 20 ms is stored in the symbol stop time memory 273l. Set (S1507), and the symbol stop time setting process ends.

  In the symbol stop time setting process (S1416), the value set as the fixed display period in the symbol stop time memory 273l is the symbol stop when the symbol stop display is started in the display effect process (see FIG. 35). The time counter 273k is set as an initial value, and is controlled (managed) so that the stop display of the third symbol is maintained for at least the fixed display period.

  Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment controls the fixed display period of the stop display of the first symbol by executing the symbol stop time setting process (S408: see FIG. 17) in the main controller 110. By performing the symbol stop time setting process (S1416) of FIG. 34 described above in the effect control device 117, the fixed display period of the stop display of the third symbol is controlled.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 35, a display effect process (S1105) executed by the MPU 271 of the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment (MPU of the effect control device 117) will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the display effect process (S1105) of the second embodiment.

  The display effect process of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 35 is executed in place of the display effect process (see FIG. 27) of the first embodiment in the main process (see FIG. 25) of the effect control device 117. It is.

  In the display effect process of the second embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game is being played (S1261). If a jackpot game is being played (S1261: Yes), the jackpot effect process is executed (S1270) and displayed. The effect process ends, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 25). On the other hand, if the jackpot game is not being played (S1261: No), based on the value of the variation time counter 273c, it is determined whether or not the third symbol display device 81 is displaying the variation of the third symbol (S1262).

  At this time, when the variable display is not being performed (S1262: No), whether or not the value of the symbol stop time counter 273k is greater than 0 (zero), that is, whether or not the third symbol stop display is in the fixed display period. Is discriminated (S2261).

  As a result of the determination in S2261, if the value of the symbol stop time counter 273k is zero (S2261: No), it is determined whether or not a variation start flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 is set to ON (not shown). S1263). As a result of the determination in S1263, if the variation start flag is set to ON (S1263: Yes), the variation start flag is turned off (S1264), and a variation time memory (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 The initial value is set in the fluctuation time counter 273c based on the value stored in (S1265).

  After the process of S1265, the hold information storage area forward process is executed (S1267: see FIG. 28). After execution of the hold information storage area forward process (S1267), it is determined based on the value of the variable time counter whether or not it is within the variable time (S1268). As a result of the determination in S1262, if the variation of the third symbol is being displayed (S1262: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the value of the variation time counter 273c (S1271), and the process proceeds to S1268, and within the variation time. It is determined whether or not there is. If the result of determination in S1268 is within the variation time (S1268: Yes), symbol variation display is executed (S1269), the display effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the processing of S1268, when the value of the fluctuation time counter is 0 and it is the end time of the fluctuation time (S1268: No), the value of the symbol stop time memory 273l is set to the symbol stop time counter 273k. The initial value is set (S2264). As described above, the symbol stop time memory 273l stores a value indicating the fixed display period of the stop display of the third symbol determined based on the game situation. Therefore, in the process of S2264, a value indicating the fixed display period of the stop display of the third symbol based on the game situation is set as the initial value in the symbol stop time counter 273k. After the process of S2264, a stop display process is performed (S1277), the display effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.

  As a result of the determination in S2261, if the value of the symbol stop time counter 273k is not zero (S2261: Yes), it is during the fixed display period of the stop display of the third symbol. Therefore, in such a case, 1 is subtracted from the symbol stop time counter 273k (S2261), and it is determined again whether or not the value of the symbol stop time counter 273k is greater than zero (S2262).

  If the value of the variation time counter 273k is not zero as a result of the determination in S2262 (S262: Yes), it is during the fixed display period of the stop display of the 3rd symbol, so after the stop symbol time effect processing is executed (S1276) ), The display effect process ends, and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the value of the variation time counter 273k is zero as a result of the determination in S2262 (S262: No), the process proceeds to S1263, and it is determined whether a variation start flag (not shown) is set to ON (S1263). ).

  If the variation start flag is set to OFF as a result of the determination in S1263 (S1263: No), the stop display of the third symbol is started based on the value of the customer waiting effect management timer (not shown). It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed since (S1275).

  As a result of the determination in S1275, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the stop display of the third symbol is started (S1275: Yes), it is the timing to start the customer waiting effect, so the process proceeds to each display process (S1274). Then, the customer waiting effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S1275, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the stop display of the third symbol is started (S1275: No), the display of the third symbol stop display or the customer waiting effect is continued. Finish the effect process and return to the main process.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the effect control device 117 determines the game status based on the command received from the main control device 110, and the fixed display of the stop display of the third symbol. The period is set, and the fixed display period of the stop display of the third symbol is controlled. In this way, since a conventional command called a type command is used, the fixed display period of the stop display of the third symbol can be changed to various times according to the game situation without increasing the number of commands. it can.

  As described above, the present invention has been described based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be easily guessed.

  For example, in each of the embodiments described above, when the execution of the chance eye continuous effect is determined based on the winning hold number command received from the main control device 110 in the chance eye continuous effect setting process, the variable display of the symbols is being executed. If so, the stop display of the third symbol after the end of the variable display during the execution is excluded from the target of the chance eye continuous effect (that is, waiting for the execution of the chance eye continuous effect). Even when the display is being executed, the timing at which the display mode of the third symbol that is stopped and displayed in accordance with the end of the variation display can be changed to the chance (for example, the variation display of the third symbol fluctuates at high speed). In the meantime, the third symbol stop display after the end of the variable display being executed may be the target of the chance eye continuous effect.

  Moreover, in each said embodiment, as the prefetch continuous production which suggests or alert | reports that there is a possibility that it will be a big hit soon, the chance eyes which make the display mode of the stop display of the 3rd pattern a specific mode (chance eyes) Explained continuous production, but may be a big hit in the near future using one or more symbolic change displays based on the start prize that was held before the start prize that triggered the pre-read lottery You may comprise so that the prefetching continuous production which suggests or alert | reports that there exists may be performed.

  In addition, in the case of performing the pre-reading continuous effect using the variable display of one or a plurality of symbols based on the start winning that was held before the start winning that triggered the pre-read lottery, Since it is difficult or impossible to change the variation display of the symbol currently being executed when it is determined, the variation display of the symbol currently being performed when the execution of the pre-reading continuous effect is determined is not the target of the pre-reading effect. Removed. On the other hand, the look-ahead effect using the stop display of the third symbol, like the chance eye continuous effect illustrated in the above embodiment, displays the stop display of the third symbol when the execution of the chance eye continuous effect is determined. If the aspect can be changed, it is possible to make it a target of the pre-reading effect, so that it is possible to increase the chances of suggesting or notifying that there is a possibility that it will be a big hit soon.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the start winning that occurred when the number N of special figure reservation balls is 1 or more is set as an indispensable condition for executing the chance eye continuous production. Even in the case of a start winning that occurred during the symbol variation display when the number N is 0, the prefetch continuous effect may be executed when the condition for executing the prefetch continuous effect is satisfied. For example, when the special figure holding ball number N is 0, the 5R probability variation is selected by the pre-reading lottery based on the start winning that occurred during the display of the variation of the symbol, and the display mode of the third symbol can be changed to the chance. If it is a timing, it is good also as a structure which makes the stop display of the 3rd symbol after completion | finish of the fluctuation display in process the object of a chance continuous effect.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, when a condition for executing the chance continuous effect is newly established during the execution of the chance continuous effect, the establishment of the chance eye continuous effect is ignored. If the conditions for executing the chance-sequential effects are newly established, the chance-sequential effects based on the newly established conditions are subsequently executed after the execution of the chance-sequential effects. It is good also as a structure.

  In each of the above embodiments, the effect control device 117 has the continuous effect execution lottery counter 273g, and whether or not the chance eye continuous effect is executed when the prefetch lottery result is not normal is determined. In the main control device 110, a continuous effect execution lottery counter similar to the continuous effect execution lottery counter 273g is provided, and when the prefetch lottery result is not normal, is the chance eye continuous effect executed? It is good also as a structure which determines by the continuous production execution lottery counter of the main control apparatus 110. In such a case, for example, the winning-holding number command is not a lottery result of the look-ahead lottery, but a command including information on whether or not to execute the chance eye continuous effect, or indicates that the chance eye continuous effect is executed. A dedicated command may be provided.

  Moreover, in each said embodiment, the execution period of the symbol production | presentation at the time of a symbol stop by bubble production data is equal to the shortest period (confirmation display period in high probability mode) among the confirmation display periods which can be set. It is configured so that the normal effect at the time of symbol stop falls within the confirmed display period, but the effect period of the normal effect at the time of symbol stop may be longer than the confirmed effect period and straddle the next variable display of symbols. Similarly, when the symbol stop special effect is executed following the symbol stop normal effect, the symbol stop normal effect or the symbol stop special effect may extend over the next symbol variation display.

  In each of the above embodiments, the special effect at the time of symbol stop is executed after the normal effect at the time of symbol stop is completed. However, the normal effect at the time of symbol stop and the special effect at the time of symbol stop are displayed partially overlapping. It is good also as a structure to be. For example, an effect in which a jellyfish appears may be started just before the effect of rising and rising is completed.

  Moreover, in each said embodiment, in the chance eyes continuous production performed based on the fact that the lottery result by the prefetch lottery was per 5R probability variation, the number of reserved balls until reaching the prefetch target at the start of the variation is 2 or less In this case, the final display time is 0.8 seconds, and the same symbol stop effect (special stop normal effect and symbol stop special) regardless of whether the number of held balls is 0, 1, or 2 However, even if the fixed display time is the same 0.8 seconds, a different symbol stop effect may be executed according to the number of reserved balls. For example, when the number of reserved balls is 2, an effect in which a jellyfish appears as a special effect at the time of symbol stop is performed, and when the number of reserved balls decreases and becomes closer to a pre-read target, not only a jellyfish appears. You may comprise so that the special effect at the time of symbol stop, such as the jellyfish which appeared may shine, may be performed. With such a configuration, it is easy to be confident that the player will be a big hit soon, and the player's sense of expectation can be raised.

  Moreover, in each said embodiment, in the chance eyes continuous production performed based on the fact that the lottery result by the prefetch lottery was per 5R probability variation, the number of reserved balls until reaching the prefetch target at the start of the variation is 2 or less In this case, the fixed display time is set to 0.8 seconds. However, when the number of held balls until reaching the pre-read target at the start of fluctuation becomes 2 or less, the fixed display time is set by lottery. It is good also as a structure which determines whether it is set to 0.8 second.

  Further, in each of the embodiments described above, the fixed display period is 0.8 seconds within the execution period of the chance eye continuous effect executed according to the result of the pre-read lottery based on the winning (start winning) at the first entrance slot 64. However, when a predetermined result (for example, per 5R probability variation, etc., as in the above embodiments) is selected by a look-ahead lottery based on winning at the first entrance 64, It is good also as a structure which sets the fixed display period with respect to the stop display of the 3rd symbol performed after the said start winning a prize to a period different from a reference | standard period indefinitely until a predetermined condition is satisfied triggered by a start winning prize. Note that the fixed display period different from the reference period is not limited to one period, and a plurality of periods may be mixed.

  Although the predetermined display period is set to a period different from the reference period, the predetermined result is obtained by the pre-read lottery based on the winning to the first entrance 64. As the predetermined result, It is not limited to big hits such as 5R probability variation, and may be off of small hits.

  In such a case, the fixed display period after the predetermined result is selected by the pre-read lottery based on the start winning is not limited to the period different from the reference period, and the third symbol is stopped and displayed. The reference period and a period different from the reference period may be combined in accordance with the number N of the special figure hold number N or the lottery executed every time the stop display of the third symbol is performed.

  In addition, as a condition for ending the period for making the fixed display period for the stop display of the third symbol different from the reference period after a predetermined result is selected by the pre-read lottery based on the start winning prize, for example, the subsequent pre-read When a predetermined lottery result (for example, per 16R normal win) is selected by lottery, or when a predetermined lottery result (for example, per 16R probable change) is continuously selected by a subsequent prefetch lottery, A case where the vehicle passes (or enters a ball) through a predetermined location can be applied. In addition, after a predetermined result in which the fixed display period is different from the reference period is selected by pre-reading lottery based on the start winning prize, a predetermined number of variable display executions are set as end conditions, and the end conditions are set according to circumstances. The number of executions of the variable display may be increased or decreased.

  In each of the above embodiments, when the fixed display period is changed according to the number N of special figure reservation balls at the start of change or the number of hold balls until reaching the prefetch target at the start of change, the number of special figure reservation balls N and the number of reserved balls are divided into two sections, and the fixed display period is different for each section. However, this section is not limited to two sections, and may be three or more sections.

  Moreover, in each said embodiment, although the pachinko machine 10 in which only the 1st entrance 64 was provided as a winning opening for starting winning was illustrated, two or more winning openings for starting winning are provided. A pachinko machine may be used.

  When using a pachinko machine provided with two or more winning openings for starting winning, when starting winning is not distinguished for each winning opening (for example, is it the first winning opening? If it is possible to hold up to 8 start prizes regardless of whether it is the 2nd prize opening), the number of holds that can be held as a whole is divided into two or more categories. On the other hand, the fixed display period may be different.

  In addition, when using a pachinko machine having two or more winning openings for starting winning, when starting winning is distinguished and held for each winning opening (for example, for the first winning opening) A maximum of four start prizes can be held, and a maximum of four start prizes can be held separately from the first prize slot for the second prize slot. Depending on the difference, the fixed display period may be different. In such a case, it is possible to distinguish which winning opening to which winning opening is based on the difference in the fixed display period of the symbol stop display. When there is a difference in the advantage received by the player between winning in the first winning opening and winning in the second winning opening (for example, the jackpot type that can be selected by the jackpot lottery is different, the jackpot probability is different, Etc.) can be distinguished by the difference in the fixed display period of the symbol stop display.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the fixed display period of the symbol stop display is set in consideration of the game mode and the chance eye continuous effect. However, the symbol stop display is performed only in accordance with the number N of special figure holding balls. The fixed display period may be set.

  For example, the fixed display period is configured differently when the number N of special figure reservation balls at the start of change is 3 or more and when the number N of special figure reservation balls at the start of change is 2 or less. Also good. Thereby, it is possible to make the player discriminate whether the special figure holding ball number N is 3 or more or 2 or less by the difference in the fixed display period. Therefore, for a player who can discriminate the special figure holding ball number N from the difference in the fixed display period, the special figure holding ball number can be obtained without checking a special figure holding lamp 85 or the like for notifying the special figure holding ball number N. N can be grasped, and the user can concentrate on seeing the display contents of the third symbol display device 81 (symbol change display and stop display). As a result, such a player can fully enjoy the variable display (variation effect) of the symbols, and can also prevent the player from overlooking a display advantageous to himself / herself.

  When setting the fixed display period of the stop display of symbols according to the special figure reserved ball number N, the fixed display period when the special figure reserved ball number N is larger than the predetermined number is smaller than the case where the fixed display period is smaller than the predetermined number, By setting a short period, when the number N of special figure reservation balls is larger than a predetermined number, the start interval of the continuous variable display across the symbol stop display is shortened, thereby increasing the digestion speed of the reservation. The player can feel it.

  When the special figure holding ball number N is close to the upper limit value (4 in the above embodiment), the player wins the start (the start condition is satisfied) with the special figure holding ball number N being the upper limit value, and the start win When the number N of special figure holding balls increases to some extent, the game progresses intentionally by releasing the operation handle 51 for launching the gaming balls until the holding is digested. There is a tendency to interrupt. If the progress of the game is interrupted, the operating rate of the gaming machine will be lowered for the hall side, resulting in a disadvantage, and the game interest may be reduced for the player side due to the interruption of the game. . However, the fixed display period when the number N of special figure holding balls is larger than the predetermined number is set to be shorter than that when the number is less than the predetermined number, so that the player feels that the holding speed is increased. As a result, actions such as releasing the hand from the operation handle 51 are suppressed, so that it is possible to prevent the hall from being disadvantaged due to a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine, and for the game to be enjoyed by the player due to the interruption of the game Can be reduced.

  In addition, when setting the fixed display period of the symbol stop display according to the number N of special figure reserved balls, when the fixed display period when the number N of special figure reserved balls is equal to or less than the predetermined number exceeds the predetermined number In comparison, when the number N of the special figure holding balls is equal to or less than the predetermined number, the start interval of the continuous variable display across the symbol stop display becomes longer by the long period. It is possible to make the player feel that is being performed at a relatively relaxed pace. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an allowance for releasing the hand from the operation handle 51, and to allow the player to enjoy the process in which the game proceeds with the hand released from the operation handle 51.

  In the first embodiment, the fixed display period of the stop display of the third symbol is controlled by the interval at which the effect control device 117 receives the variation pattern command (the interval at which the variation pattern command is output from the main control device 110). In the second embodiment, the fixed display period for the stop display of the third symbol is set based on the type command output from the main controller 110. However, the main controller 110 has a dedicated display period indicating the fixed display period. It is good also as a structure which outputs a command. Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which the information which shows the fixed display period of the stop display of a 3rd symbol is contained in a fluctuation pattern command.

  In the second embodiment, the fixed display period for the stop display of the third symbol is set based on the type command output from the main control device 110. It is good also as a structure which sets the fixed display period of the stop display of the 3rd pattern based on a lottery result. In such a case, a memory (prefetch lottery result memory) for storing the result of the prefetch lottery indicated by the winning number-of-holds command is provided in each of the hold areas 273a1 to 273a4 and the execution area 273a0 of the hold information storage area 273a. When the number command is received, the lottery result of the prefetch lottery indicated by the number-of-holds command at the time of winning is stored in the prefetch lottery result memory in the storage area of the storage destination, and the data stored in the prefetch lottery result memory in the execution area 287a0 The fixed display period of the stop display of the third symbol may be set based on the above.

  In the second embodiment, the fixed display period for the stop display of the third symbol is set based on the type command output from the main control device 110. However, the main control device 110 changes the game situation. A dedicated command may be set and output to the effect control device 117 each time, and the effect control device 117 that has received the command may set a fixed display period for the stop display of the third symbol based on the received command. .

  Further, in each of the embodiments described above, the production control device 117 is configured to manage the execution period of the variation display of the third symbol by measuring the variation time of the third symbol by the variation time counter 273c. The apparatus 110 sets a stop command for instructing the end of the variation display of the third symbol at the end timing of the variation display of the first symbol (for example, after the execution of the variation process (see FIG. 14) S315). It is good also as a structure which outputs to 117 and terminates the fluctuation | variation display of a 3rd design based on having received the stop command.

  In each of the above embodiments, the sound output and various lamp lighting controls and the third symbol display device 81 are controlled by one control device (ie, the effect control device 117). Alternatively, the lighting control of various lamps and the control of the third symbol display device 81 may be performed by separate control devices.

  For example, a control device (sound lamp control device) for controlling sound output and lighting of various lamps is connected to the main control device 110, and the control device (display control device) controlled by the third symbol display device 81 is controlled by sound lamp control. It is also possible to connect to a device so that each command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device, and a display instruction is given from the sound lamp control device to the display control device. Alternatively, a control device (display control device) that is controlled by the third symbol display device 81 is connected to the main control device 110, and a control device (sound lamp control device) that controls sound output and lighting of various lamps is displayed control device. In this case, each command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the display control device, and the display control device may be configured to instruct the sound lamp control device to control sound output or lighting of various lamps. . The command may be directly transmitted from the main control device 110 to the display control device.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the winning entry to the first entrance 64 and the passing through the second entrance 67 are configured to be held up to 4 times each, but the maximum holding number is limited to 4 times. However, it may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times).

  Moreover, in each said embodiment, it was set as the structure which represents the holding | maintenance number of the variable display based on the winning to the 1st entrance 64 by the lighting state of the special figure holding lamp 85, However, Without providing the special figure holding lamp 85, Alternatively, in addition to displaying the special figure reservation ball number N by the special figure holding lamp 85, the special figure reservation ball number N is displayed numerically on a part of the third symbol display device 81, or is divided into four areas. May be displayed in a different form (for example, color or lighting pattern) by the number of times of holding, or the like. Further, a light emitting member such as a lamp may be provided separately from the first symbol display device 37, and the number of holding times may be notified by the light emitting member. In such a case, the special figure holding lamp 85 may not perform the lighting display.

  In each of the above embodiments, the second symbol display unit 83 is configured to perform variable display of the second symbol by switching between lighting and non-lighting of a plurality of lamps. However, the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol are displayed. Alternatively, a part of the display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. Moreover, since the number of times of holding is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may not perform the lighting display.

  In addition, as shown in the above embodiments, the variable display, which is a kind of dynamic display, is not limited to the one that scrolls the symbols as identification information in the vertical direction on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, It may be performed by moving and displaying symbols along a predetermined route such as a horizontal direction or an L shape. In addition, the dynamic display of the identification information is not limited to the display of variation of the symbol. The effect display etc. which are displayed are also included. In this case, one or more characters are used as the third symbol.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, when a stop display indicating the probability variation (per 16R probability variation, per 5R probability variation, per 2R latent probability variation) is displayed on the FIG. 1 display device 37, there is a probability that the jackpot will be selected by the jackpot lottery. A state (probability variation state) occurs in which the probability of hitting the second symbol is higher than the normal probability as well as higher than the normal probability, and a stop display in a display mode indicating normal hit (16R normal hit) is displayed on the FIG. 1 display device 37. Then, the probability that the jackpot is selected by the jackpot lottery and the state in which the hit probability of the second symbol remains the normal probability (normal state) are generated.

  In addition to the probability variation state and the normal state, when a display mode indicating a predetermined hit is displayed on the FIG. 1 display device 37, the probability that the jackpot is selected by the jackpot lottery remains the normal probability. It is good also as a structure where the state (time-short state) where the symbol hit probability is higher than the normal probability occurs. When the display mode indicating the normal hit is displayed on the display device 37 of FIG.

  In addition, in the probability variation state and the short time state, instead of changing the winning probability of the second symbol, according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10, the time for opening the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64, It is good also as what changes the frequency | count that an electric accessory opens | releases around the time.

  In each of the above embodiments, the probability variation state that occurs after the probability variation has been configured to continue until the next jackpot lottery is performed. However, after the probability variation state has occurred, a predetermined number of variations (for example, 100 variations) is performed. The probability variation state may be maintained for a certain number of times. In the case where the time-short state is provided, even if the time-short state is continued until the next jackpot lottery is performed after the time-short state has occurred, a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 It is good also as a structure which maintains the said time short state over the frequency | count of fluctuation).

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, the present invention may be applied to a so-called second type pachinko gaming machine having a winning device having a special area such as a V zone. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as another game machine such as an alepacchi or a sparrow ball.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine that has a special area such as a V-zone and has a special gaming state as a necessary condition for winning a ball in the special area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  Note that the slot machine uses a start condition to operate the operation lever in a state where, for example, coins are inserted and the symbol effective line is determined, and when the start condition is satisfied, the symbol is changed and the stop button is operated. It is a well-known thing that the symbol is stopped and confirmed. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with a display device for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). The variation display of the identification information is started, and the variation display of the identification information is stopped and fixedly displayed due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. It is a slot machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that the combination of identification information at the time is a specific condition. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, medal, etc. Take as an example.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device is provided that displays a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and has a handle for launching a ball. What is not. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. In this case, a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray.

  The concept of various inventions included in the gaming machine of the present invention and the various embodiments described above will be shown below.

  Display means capable of displaying the identification information, detection means for detecting the establishment of the start condition, and causing the display means to dynamically display the identification information based on detection of the establishment of the start condition by the detection means Dynamic display control means, and stop display control means for causing the display means to stop display of identification information in a predetermined manner when dynamic display of identification information by the dynamic display control means is completed. The gaming machine is characterized by comprising a stop period setting means for setting a fixed display period, which is a minimum period for maintaining the stop display of the identification information in the stop display control means, to a period according to the game situation. A gaming machine A1.

  According to the gaming machine A1, when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection unit, based on the detection, the dynamic display control unit dynamically displays the identification information on the display unit. Thereafter, when the dynamic display of the identification information is completed, the stop display control means performs the stop display of the identification information on the display means. Here, the fixed display period, which is the minimum period for maintaining the stop display of the identification information by the stop display control means, is configured to be set by the stop period setting means to a period according to the game situation. Therefore, the state of the game can be recognized by the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information.

  In each embodiment described above, the following configurations are exemplified as each configuration of the gaming machine A1. That is, the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device 81 is exemplified as the display means in the gaming machine A1, and the first entrance switch 208a is exemplified as the detection means in the gaming machine A1. Further, as the dynamic display control means in the gaming machine A1, each process for performing variable display of the first symbol such as S307 or S310, or each process for performing variable display of the third symbol such as S1269. Illustrated. Further, examples of the stop display control means in the gaming machine A1 include each process for performing the stop display of the first symbol such as S315, and each process for performing the stop display of the third symbol such as S1277. Further, as the stop period setting means in the gaming machine A1, the symbol stop time setting process (see FIG. 17) executed in the main control device 110 and the symbol stop time setting process (see FIG. 34) executed in the effect control device 117. ) Is exemplified.

  Display means capable of displaying the identification information, detection means for detecting the establishment of the start condition, and causing the display means to dynamically display the identification information based on detection of the establishment of the start condition by the detection means A dynamic display control means, a stop display control means for causing the display means to stop displaying the identification information in a predetermined manner when the dynamic display of the identification information by the dynamic display control means is completed, and the dynamic display control means When the start condition is detected by the detection means when the identification information is dynamically displayed by the automatic display control means, the identification information by the dynamic display control means based on the establishment of the start condition is detected. When the display of the identification information is stopped by the holding means for holding execution of the dynamic display and the stop display control means, the dynamic display control means can execute the dynamic display of the identification information. In a gaming machine comprising a hold release means for causing the dynamic display control means to execute the dynamic display held by the hold means, a minimum period during which the stop display control means maintains the stop display of the identification information The game machine A2 is provided with stop period setting means for setting the fixed display period as a period according to the game situation.

  According to the gaming machine A2, when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection unit, based on the detection, the dynamic display control unit dynamically displays the identification information on the display unit. Thereafter, when the dynamic display of the identification information is completed, the stop display control means performs the stop display of the identification information on the display means. In addition, when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means while the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, the identification information is dynamically displayed based on the establishment of the start condition. Execution is held by the holding means. After the stop display control means performs the stop display of the identification information, when the dynamic display control means can execute the dynamic display of the identification information, the hold release means causes the movement held by the hold means. The dynamic display control means executes the dynamic display.

  Here, the fixed display period, which is the minimum period for maintaining the stop display of the identification information by the stop display control means, is configured to be set by the stop period setting means to a period according to the game situation. Therefore, the state of the game can be recognized by the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information.

  In each embodiment described above, the following configurations are exemplified as each configuration of the gaming machine A2. That is, the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device 81 is exemplified as the display means in the gaming machine A2, and the first entrance switch 208a is exemplified as the detection means in the gaming machine A2. Further, as the dynamic display control means in the gaming machine A2, each process for performing variable display of the first symbol such as S307 and S310 or each process for performing variable display of the third symbol such as S1269 is performed. Illustrated. Further, examples of the stop display control means in the gaming machine A2 include each process for performing the stop display of the first symbol such as S315, and each process for performing the stop display of the third symbol such as S1277. Further, examples of the holding means in the gaming machine A2 include processes such as S603, and examples of the holding release means in the gaming machine A2 include processes such as S381. Further, as a stop period setting means in the gaming machine A2, a symbol stop time setting process (see FIG. 17) executed in the main control device 110 and a symbol stop time setting process (see FIG. 34) executed in the effect control device 117. ) Is exemplified.

  In the gaming machine A2, the stop period setting means sets the number of the dynamic display held by the holding means when the stop display of the identification information to be set is performed as the game status, and determines the A gaming machine A3 characterized in that the display period is set to a period corresponding to the number of holds.

  According to the gaming machine A3, the fixed display period is determined by the stop period setting means when the stop information of the identification information to be set is displayed. 1), it is possible to allow the player to sensuously discriminate the number of holds based on the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. When the player can determine the number of holds based on the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information, a configuration for reporting the number of holds in a conventional gaming machine (for example, a hold lamp provided separately from the display means) And the display of the identification information (dynamic display and stop display) without confirming the display, such as the hold number display at a position shifted to the end side from the central area where the identification information is displayed on the display means. The game can be played without missing a display advantageous to the player.

  In the gaming machine A3, the stop period setting means indicates the fixed display period when the number of dynamic display held by the holding means is larger than a predetermined number, and the fixed display when the number is less than the predetermined number. A gaming machine A4 that is set to a period shorter than the period.

  According to the gaming machine A4, the fixed display period set by the stop period setting unit differs depending on whether the number of the dynamic display held by the holding unit is larger or smaller than the predetermined number. Specifically, the fixed display period when the number of dynamic display holds is greater than a predetermined number is shorter than the fixed display period when the number is less than the predetermined number.

  When the number of holdings approaches the upper limit, the player increases the number of holdings of the dynamic display to some extent so that the starting condition is not satisfied when the number of holdings is the upper limit and the starting condition is not satisfied. Then, there is a tendency that the progress of the game is intentionally interrupted by releasing the hand from the handle for launching the game ball until the hold is digested. If the progress of the game is interrupted, the operating rate of the gaming machine will be lowered for the hall side, resulting in a disadvantage, and the game interest may be reduced for the player side due to the interruption of the game. .

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine A4, when the number of dynamic display holds exceeds a predetermined number, the fixed display period is set to a shorter period than the case of the predetermined number or less. The start interval of continuous dynamic display becomes shorter. As a result, the player feels that the on-hold digestion speed has increased, and the game will continue without interrupting the game such as releasing the handle, so the operating rate of the gaming machine will decrease and the hall will It is possible to suppress suffering disadvantages, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game for the player due to the interruption of the game.

  In the gaming machine A3, the stop period setting unit is configured to display the fixed display when the number of the dynamic display held by the holding unit is less than or equal to a predetermined number. A gaming machine A5 characterized in that it is set to a period longer than the period.

  According to the gaming machine A5, the fixed display period set by the stop period setting unit differs depending on whether the number of the dynamic display held by the holding unit is larger than the predetermined number or less. Specifically, the fixed display period when the number of dynamic display holds is equal to or less than the predetermined number is longer than the fixed display period when the dynamic display is larger than the predetermined number. Therefore, when the number of dynamic display hold is less than or equal to the predetermined number, the fixed display period is set to a longer period than when the predetermined display number is exceeded. It is possible to make a player feel that it is being performed at a pace. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an allowance for releasing the hand from the handle, and the player can enjoy the process in which the game proceeds with the hand released from the handle.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A5, a first state that facilitates the passage of a game ball to a predetermined location and a second state that makes it difficult to pass the game ball to the predetermined location from the first state. Movable means that can be taken, and a frequency state setting means for setting a low frequency state in which the frequency at which the movable means is in the first state is a predetermined frequency, or a high frequency state in which the frequency is higher than the low frequency state. The detection means detects establishment of a start condition by detecting a game ball that has passed through the predetermined location, and the stop period setting means is configured to display when stop information for identification information to be set is displayed. In addition, when the state set by the frequency state setting means is the state of the game, and the state set by the frequency state setting means is the high frequency state, the state is the low frequency state compared to Gaming machine A6, characterized in that the shorter the confirmation display period.

  According to the gaming machine A6, the establishment of the start condition by the detection means is detected by detecting a game ball that has passed a predetermined location by the detection means. The ease of passage of the game ball to the predetermined place differs depending on the state of the movable means, and when the movable means is in the first state, the game ball can easily pass to the predetermined place. On the other hand, when the movable means is in the second state, it is difficult for the game ball to pass to the predetermined location compared to the first state. The frequency at which the movable unit is in the first state is set by the frequency state setting unit. Specifically, either the low frequency state in which the frequency at which the movable unit is in the first state is a predetermined frequency or the high frequency state in which the frequency is higher than that in the low frequency state is set by the frequency state setting unit. Is set.

  Here, when the frequency at which the movable unit is in the first state is set to the high frequency state, the dynamic display is easily retained on the retaining unit, so that the number of suspensions easily reaches the upper limit value. For this reason, the player can use up the hold if the number of holds on the dynamic display increases to some extent so that the start condition is not satisfied when the number of hold is the upper limit and the start condition is not satisfied. Until then, there is a tendency that the progress of the game is intentionally interrupted by releasing the hand from the handle for launching the game ball. If the progress of the game is interrupted, the operating rate of the gaming machine will be lowered for the hall side, resulting in a disadvantage, and the game interest may be reduced for the player side due to the interruption of the game. .

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine A6, the final display period is set by the frequency state setting unit (the game state) when the stop period setting unit performs the stop display of the identification information to be set. One of the situations). More specifically, when the high frequency state is set by the frequency state setting unit, the fixed display period is set shorter by the stop period setting unit than when the low frequency state is set. It is configured. Therefore, in the case where the frequency at which the movable means is in the first state is set to a high-frequency state higher than a predetermined frequency, the start interval of continuous dynamic display across the stop display is shortened. It feels that the on-hold digestion speed has increased, and the game can be continued without interrupting the game such as releasing the handle. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine from decreasing and the hall from being disadvantaged, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game for the player due to the interruption of the game.

  In the above-described embodiments, the following configurations are exemplified as the configurations of the gaming machine A6. That is, the movable means in the gaming machine A6 is exemplified by an electric accessory associated with the first entrance 64, and the frequency state setting means in the gaming machine A6 is exemplified by the processing of S332 and S351.

  Display means capable of displaying identification information; detection means for detecting establishment of a start condition; lottery means for performing lottery of a gaming state based on detection of establishment of the start condition by the detection means; and the detection means A dynamic display control means for causing the display means to dynamically display identification information based on the detection of establishment of a start condition, and when the dynamic display of the identification information by the dynamic display control means is completed , Stop display control means for causing the display means to stop displaying the identification information in a manner according to the lottery result by the lottery means, and the lottery means after the stop display control means performs the stop display of the identification information. In a gaming machine comprising a gaming state setting means for setting a gaming state in accordance with the lottery result of the Gaming machine A7, characterized in that it comprises a stop period setting means for setting a period corresponding to the situation of the game the display period.

  According to the gaming machine A7, when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means, based on the detection, the dynamic display control means dynamically displays the identification information on the display means. Thereafter, when the dynamic display of the identification information is completed, the stop display control means performs the stop display of the identification information on the display means. At this time, the stop display of the identification information is in a mode according to the result of the lottery performed by the lottery means based on the detection of the establishment of the start condition. After the identification information is stopped and displayed, the gaming state according to the lottery result by the lottery means is set by the gaming state setting means.

  Here, the fixed display period, which is the minimum period for maintaining the stop display of the identification information by the stop display control means, is configured to be set by the stop period setting means to a period according to the game situation. Therefore, the state of the game can be recognized by the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information.

  In the above-described embodiments, the following configurations are exemplified as the configurations of the gaming machine A7. That is, the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device 81 is exemplified as the display means in the gaming machine A7, and the first entrance switch 208a is exemplified as the detection means in the gaming machine A7. Further, as a lottery means in the gaming machine A7, a big hit lottery or a pre-read lottery executed by the main controller 110 is exemplified. Further, as the dynamic display control means in the gaming machine A7, each process for performing variable display of the first symbol such as S307 and S310 or each process for performing variable display of the third symbol such as S1269 is performed. Illustrated. Further, as the stop display control means in the gaming machine A7, each process for performing the stop display of the first symbol such as S315 and each process for performing the stop display of the third symbol such as S1277 are exemplified. Further, as the stop period setting means in the gaming machine A7, the symbol stop time setting process (see FIG. 17) executed in the main control device 110 and the symbol stop time setting process (see FIG. 34) executed in the effect control device 117. ) Is exemplified.

  Display means capable of displaying identification information; detection means for detecting establishment of a start condition; lottery means for performing lottery of a game state when establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means; and the detection means A dynamic display control means for causing the display means to dynamically display identification information based on the detection of establishment of a start condition, and when the dynamic display of the identification information by the dynamic display control means is completed , Stop display control means for causing the display means to stop displaying the identification information in a manner according to the lottery result by the lottery means, and the lottery means after the stop display control means performs the stop display of the identification information. The game condition setting means for setting the game state according to the lottery result by the above, and when the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, the start condition is established by the detection means. And the stop display control means displays the stop of the identification information by holding means for holding the dynamic display of the identification information by the dynamic display control means based on the establishment of the start condition. After that, when the dynamic display control means can execute the dynamic display of the identification information, the dynamic display control means includes the dynamic release control means for executing the dynamic display held by the hold means. The gaming machine further comprises stop period setting means for setting a fixed display period, which is a minimum period for maintaining the stop display of the identification information in the stop display control means, to a period according to the game situation. A gaming machine A8.

  According to the gaming machine A8, when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means, based on the detection, the dynamic display control means dynamically displays the identification information on the display means. Thereafter, when the dynamic display of the identification information is completed, the stop display control means performs the stop display of the identification information on the display means. At this time, the stop display of the identification information is in a mode according to the lottery result by the lottery means when the establishment of the start condition is detected. After the identification information is stopped and displayed, the gaming state according to the lottery result by the lottery means is set by the gaming state setting means. In addition, when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means while the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, the identification information is dynamically displayed based on the establishment of the start condition. Execution is held by the holding means. After the stop display control means performs the stop display of the identification information, when the dynamic display control means can execute the dynamic display of the identification information, the hold release means causes the movement held by the hold means. The dynamic display control means executes the dynamic display.

  Here, the fixed display period, which is the minimum period for maintaining the stop display of the identification information by the stop display control means, is configured to be set by the stop period setting means to a period according to the game situation. Therefore, the state of the game can be recognized by the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information.

  In the above-described embodiments, the following configurations are exemplified as the configurations of the gaming machine A8. That is, the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device 81 is exemplified as display means in the gaming machine A8, and the first entrance switch 208a is exemplified as detection means in the gaming machine A8. Further, as the lottery means in the gaming machine A8, a jackpot lottery or a pre-read lottery executed by the main controller 110 is exemplified. Further, as the dynamic display control means in the gaming machine A8, each process for performing variable display of the first symbol such as S307 and S310 or each process for performing variable display of the third symbol such as S1269. Illustrated. Further, as the stop display control means in the gaming machine A8, each process for performing the stop display of the first symbol such as S315 and each process for performing the stop display of the third symbol such as S1277 are exemplified. Further, examples of the holding means in the gaming machine A8 include processes such as S603, and examples of the holding release means in the gaming machine A8 include processes such as S381. In addition, as a stop period setting means in the gaming machine A8, a symbol stop time setting process (see FIG. 17) executed in the main control device 110 or a symbol stop time setting process (see FIG. 34) executed in the effect control device 117. ) Is exemplified.

  In the gaming machine A7 or A8, the gaming state selected by the lottery means includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, and the stop period The setting means sets the gaming state to the gaming state set by the gaming state setting means by being selected by the lottery means after the stop display of the identification information to be set is performed, and sets the gaming state The game machine A9 is characterized in that the fixed display period is set to a different period depending on whether the gaming state set by the means is the first gaming state or the second gaming state. .

  According to the gaming machine A9, a game display state (game state) in which the final display period is set by the lottery means after the stop period setting means performs stop display of the identification information to be set. For example, the gaming state set by the gaming state setting means is the first gaming state or the second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state. The fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information is set to a different period depending on whether it exists. Therefore, the player can sensuously recognize whether or not the gaming state is advantageous after the stop display of the identification information by the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information.

  In the gaming machine A7 or A8, the dynamic display mode storage means for storing the dynamic display mode of the identification information and the dynamic display mode of the identification information stored in the dynamic display storage means Dynamic display mode selection means for selecting a mode to be executed by the dynamic display control unit is provided, and the dynamic display control unit performs dynamic display of identification information in the mode selected by the dynamic display mode selection unit. The game state executed and selected by the lottery means includes a first game state and a second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state, and the dynamic display mode selection means The dynamics of the identification information stored in the dynamic display mode storage means when the first gaming state is selected by the lottery means and when the second gaming state is selected. Among the display modes, the same or similar modes The stop period setting means selects the game state set by the gaming state setting means by the selection by the lottery means after the stop display of the identification information to be set is performed. And setting the fixed display period to a different period depending on whether the gaming state set by the gaming state setting means is the first gaming state or the second gaming state. Characteristic gaming machine A10.

  According to the gaming machine A10, when the first game state is selected by the lottery means and when the second game state is selected, the dynamic display mode selection means stores the dynamic display mode storage means. The same or similar modes are selected from the dynamic display modes of the identification information. Since the dynamic display control means is configured to execute the dynamic display of the identification information in the mode selected by the dynamic display mode selection unit, the case where the first gaming state is selected by the lottery unit and When the second game state is selected, the dynamic display of the identification information is executed in the same or similar manner. Therefore, in the dynamic display of the identification information, whether the gaming state set after the stop display of the identification information becomes the first gaming state or the second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state. Difficult to distinguish.

  However, according to the gaming machine A10, the game display state (game) in which the fixed display period is selected by the lottery means after the stop period setting means performs the stop display of the identification information to be set. The game state set by the game state setting means is the first game state or more advantageous than the first game state. The fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information is set to a different period depending on whether it is in the state. Therefore, it is more intuitive for the player whether the game state set after the stop display of the identification information is the first game state or the second game state by the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. Can be recognized.

  Further, whether or not the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information can be recognized depends on the skill of the player, so that depending on the player, the game state set after the stop display of the identification information is the first. It may not be possible to distinguish between the first gaming state and the second gaming state. Therefore, a player who can distinguish the two according to the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information can have a sense of superiority that the player can understand the difference.

  In each embodiment described above, the following configurations are exemplified as each configuration of the gaming machine A10. That is, the character ROM 275 is exemplified as the dynamic display mode storage means in the gaming machine A10, and the processing such as S1414 is exemplified as the dynamic display mode selection means in the gaming machine A10.

  In the gaming machine A10, when the establishment of the starting condition is detected by the detecting means, after the stop display of the identification information based on the establishment of the starting condition, before the gaming state is set by the gaming state setting means, Special game state lottery means for lottering whether or not to generate a special game state in which a player can obtain more game value than the normal state is provided, and the second game state is the special game state. A gaming machine A11 characterized in that the probability that the special gaming state is selected by the lottery means is a gaming state in which the probability is higher than that in the first gaming state.

  According to the gaming machine A11, the second gaming state is a special gaming state lottery means (the identification information stop display based on the establishment of the start condition that triggered the lottery by the special gaming state lottery means). After that, before the gaming state is set by the gaming state setting means, the probability that the player can obtain more gaming value compared to the normal state) is higher than that of the first gaming state. . Therefore, a player who can distinguish whether the game state set after the stop display of the identification information is the first game state or the second game state by the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. , It is possible to give a sense of superiority to the fact that the game state after the stop display of the identification information can be understood in the state where the mood is raised by increasing the probability that the special gaming state will occur. Can be amplified.

  In addition, in each embodiment mentioned above, the following structures are illustrated as each structure of game machine A11. That is, the special gaming state lottery means in the gaming machine A11 is exemplified by lottery by the first per-random number counter C1 in the big hit lottery.

  In any of the gaming machines A1 to A11, the main control means for executing the main control of the game, including the stop period setting means, and a control command output from the main control means And a sub-control means including the dynamic display control means and the stop display control means, wherein the main control means is based on the dynamic display control means. Execution of dynamic display of identification information by the dynamic display control means based on the establishment of the start condition when the detection means detects the establishment of the start condition when the identification information is being dynamically displayed When the display of the identification information is stopped by the stop display control means and the dynamic display control means can execute the dynamic display of the identification information, the hold means On the basis of the fact that the dynamic display control means executes the dynamic display that has been further suspended, and the detection means detects that the start condition is satisfied, the display means displays the dynamic display of the identification information. Type selection means for selecting a type, change pattern command setting means for setting a change pattern command as the control command indicating the execution period of dynamic display of identification information according to the type selected by the type selection means, Command output means for outputting the fluctuation pattern command set by the fluctuation pattern command setting means to the sub-control means, and the hold release means holds the dynamic display of the identification information by the hold means In this case, the fluctuation pattern command is output by the command output means, and then set by the stop period setting means. After the fixed display period of another information stop display has elapsed, the fluctuation pattern command set next by the fluctuation pattern command setting means is output to the sub-control means by the command output means, and the dynamic display The control means executes dynamic display of the identification information based on the fluctuation pattern command output by the command output means in an execution period corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command, and the stop display control means is executed by the command output means. The stop display of the identification information is executed with the period from the output of the change pattern command until the output of the next change pattern is permitted by the output permission means as the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. A gaming machine A11 characterized by this.

  According to the gaming machine A11, when the dynamic display of the identification information is held by the holding unit, the change pattern command is output by the command output unit, and then the identification information set by the stop period setting unit is stopped. After the fixed display period of display elapses, the hold release means outputs the variation pattern command set next by the variation pattern command setting means to the sub-control means by the command output means. The stop display control means is a period from the output of one fluctuation pattern command by the command output means (main control means) to the output of the next fluctuation pattern command by the command output means, that is, the output of the fluctuation pattern command. The stop display of the identification information is executed with the interval as the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. Accordingly, since it is not necessary to include the information on the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information in the variation pattern command, the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information can be changed without increasing the number of the variable pattern commands. In other words, the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information can be changed to various times according to the game situation without increasing the number of variation pattern commands.

  In the above-described embodiments, the following configurations are exemplified as the configurations of the gaming machine A12. That is, the main control device 110 is exemplified as the main control means in the gaming machine A12, and the effect control device 117 is exemplified as the sub control means in the gaming machine A12. Further, examples of the holding means in the gaming machine A12 include processes such as S603, and examples of the holding release means in the gaming machine A12 include processes such as S381. Further, as the type selection means in the gaming machine A12, processes such as S403 and S411 are exemplified. As the variation pattern command output means in the gaming machine A12, processing such as S405 is exemplified. Further, as the command output means in the gaming machine A12, processing such as S201 is exemplified.

  Any one of the gaming machines A1 to A12, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  A gaming machine A14 according to any one of the gaming machines A1 to A12, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  A gaming machine A15 according to any one of the gaming machines A1 to A12, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

  A display means capable of displaying identification information, a detection means for detecting the establishment of the start condition, and a special game state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal state based on the detection means detecting the establishment of the start condition A lottery means for lottering whether or not to generate, a dynamic display control means for causing the display means to dynamically display identification information based on detection of establishment of a start condition by the detecting means, and When the dynamic display of the identification information by the dynamic display control means is finished, the stop display control means for causing the display means to stop the identification information in a manner corresponding to the lottery result by the lottery means, and the lottery means When the lottery result by is a predetermined result, the special game state generating means for generating the special game state after the stop display of the identification information by the stop display control means, and the dynamic display control means If the detection means detects that the start condition is satisfied while the identification information is dynamically displayed, the dynamic display control means based on the establishment of the start condition When the execution of the dynamic display of the identification information by the dynamic display control means is enabled after the stop display of the identification information is performed by the suspension means for holding the execution and the stop display control means, In a gaming machine provided with a hold release unit that causes the dynamic display control unit to execute a dynamic display that has been put on hold, a fixed display that is a minimum period during which the stop display control unit maintains a stop display of identification information A gaming machine B1 comprising stop period setting means for setting a period to a period according to a game situation.

  According to the gaming machine B1, when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection unit, based on the detection, the dynamic display control unit dynamically displays the identification information on the display unit. Thereafter, when the dynamic display of the identification information is completed, the stop display control means performs the stop display of the identification information on the display means. At this time, the stop display of the identification information indicates whether or not a lottery performed by the lottery means based on the detection of the establishment of the start condition, that is, whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player compared with the normal state occurs. It is set as the aspect according to the lottery. If the lottery result by the lottery means is a predetermined result, the special game state is generated by the special game state generating means after the stop display of the identification information by the stop display control means. In addition, when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means while the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, the identification information is dynamically displayed based on the establishment of the start condition. Execution is held by the holding means. After the stop display control means performs the stop display of the identification information, when the dynamic display control means can execute the dynamic display of the identification information, the hold release means causes the movement held by the hold means. The dynamic display control means executes the dynamic display.

  Here, the fixed display period, which is the minimum period for maintaining the stop display of the identification information by the stop display control means, is configured to be set by the stop period setting means to a period according to the game situation. Therefore, the state of the game can be recognized by the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information.

  In addition, in each embodiment mentioned above, the following structures are illustrated as each structure of game machine B1. That is, the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device 81 is exemplified as the display means in the gaming machine B1, and the first entrance switch 208a is exemplified as the detection means in the gaming machine B1. Further, the lottery means in the gaming machine B1 is exemplified by a lottery by the first hit random number counter C1 in the big hit lottery or the look-ahead lottery. Further, as the dynamic display control means in the gaming machine B1, there are various processes for performing variable display of the first symbol such as S307 and S310, or various processes for performing variable display of the third symbol such as S1269. Illustrated. Further, examples of the stop display control means in the gaming machine B1 include each process for performing the stop display of the first symbol such as S315 and each process for performing the stop display of the third symbol such as S1277. Further, examples of the holding means in the gaming machine B1 include a process such as S603, and examples of the holding release means in the gaming machine B1 include a process such as S381. Further, as the stop period setting means in the gaming machine B1, the symbol stop time setting process (see FIG. 17) executed in the main control device 110 and the symbol stop time setting process (see FIG. 34) executed in the effect control device 117. ) Is exemplified.

  In the gaming machine B1, the stop period setting means detects that the start condition is satisfied by the detection means when at least the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, and When the special game state is selected to be generated by the lottery performed by the lottery means for the establishment of the condition, the stop display of the identification information is performed at least once thereafter by the stop display control means. The gaming machine B2 is characterized in that the fixed display period is set to a period different from a reference period defined in advance as the fixed display period.

  According to the gaming machine B2, at least when the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means, and lottery is performed for the establishment of the start condition. When it is selected that the special gaming state is generated by the lottery performed by the means, the fixed display period (minimum period for maintaining the stop display of the identification information) after that at least one stop display of the identification display is The stop period setting means is configured to set a period different from the reference period defined in advance as the fixed display period.

  Therefore, the player is sensibly determined that the special game state is selected by the lottery performed by the lottery means for the establishment of the start condition by the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. Can be.

  In the gaming machine B1 or B2, at least when the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, the detection means detects that the start condition is satisfied, and the start condition is satisfied Whether or not to execute the suggestion effect suggesting that the lottery means has been selected to generate the special gaming state when the special gaming state is selected by the lottery performed by the lottery means. When the determination means determines whether or not the suggestion effect is to be executed by the determination means, the dynamic display control means dynamically displays the identification information when the start condition that triggered the determination is satisfied Suggestion effect setting means for performing setting so that at least one suggestion effect is executed before the stop period setting means, When it is determined to execute the suggestion effect, at least one stop of the identification information performed by the stop display control means after the determination is performed with a minimum period for maintaining the stop display of the identification information. A gaming machine B3, wherein a certain fixed display period is set to a period different from a reference period preliminarily defined as the fixed display period.

  According to the gaming machine B3, at least when the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means, and lottery is performed for the establishment of the start condition. When it is selected that the special game state is generated by the lottery performed by the means, it is determined whether or not the suggestion effect suggesting that the special game state is selected by the lottery means is executed. Determined by means. When it is determined by the determining means that the suggestion effect is to be executed, at least once before the dynamic display control means executes the dynamic display of the identification information due to the establishment of the start condition that triggered the determination. Setting is performed by the suggestion effect setting means such that the suggestion effect is executed. Thus, the suggestion effect is executed before the dynamic display of the identification information is executed by the dynamic display control means due to the establishment of the start condition that is a trigger for determining whether or not to execute the suggestion effect.

  Here, when it is determined by the determining means that the suggestion effect is to be executed, the fixed display period (the stop display of the identification information is maintained) for at least one identification information stop display performed by the stop display control means after the determination. The minimum period) is set to a period different from the reference period previously defined as the fixed display period by the stop period setting means.

  Therefore, it is possible to make the player sensuously determine whether or not the suggestion effect can be executed based on the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. The fact that the suggestion can be executed also means that a special game state may occur in the future (finally). In other words, a special game state will occur in the future. It is possible to make the player sensuously determine the possibility by the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information.

  Further, whether or not the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information can be recognized depends on the skill of the player, so depending on the player, whether or not the suggestion effect can be executed, In some cases, it cannot be distinguished from the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. Therefore, a player who can distinguish the two according to the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information can have a sense of superiority that the player can understand the difference.

  In each embodiment described above, the following configurations are exemplified as each configuration of the gaming machine B3. That is, the determination means in the gaming machine B3 is exemplified by processes such as S1524 and S1533, and the suggested effect setting means in the gaming machine B3 is exemplified by processes such as S1528, S1308, and S1313.

  In any of the gaming machines B1 to B3, at least when the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, the detection means detects that the start condition is satisfied, and the start condition When the special game state is selected to be generated by the lottery performed by the lottery means for establishment, a suggestion effect suggesting that the special game state is selected by the lottery means is provided. A determination means for determining whether or not to execute, and when the determination means determines that the suggestion effect is to be executed, the dynamic display control means establishes the identification information by the establishment of the start condition that triggered the determination. Suggestion effect setting means for performing setting so that at least one suggestion effect is executed before the dynamic display is executed, and the stop period setting means includes: Among the stop display of the identification information performed by the stop display control means within a period in which the suggestion effect set by the suggestion effect setting means can be executed when it is determined by the fixing means to execute the suggestion effect, A gaming machine B4, wherein a fixed display period of at least one stop display is set to a period different from a reference period defined in advance as a fixed display period.

  According to the gaming machine B4, at least when the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means, and lottery is performed for the establishment of the start condition. When it is selected that the special game state is generated by the lottery performed by the means, it is determined whether or not the suggestion effect suggesting that the special game state is selected by the lottery means is executed. Determined by means. When it is determined by the determining means that the suggestion effect is to be executed, at least once before the dynamic display control means executes the dynamic display of the identification information due to the establishment of the start condition that triggered the determination. Setting is performed by the suggestion effect setting means such that the suggestion effect is executed. Thus, the suggestion effect is executed before the dynamic display of the identification information is executed by the dynamic display control means due to the establishment of the start condition that is a trigger for determining whether or not to execute the suggestion effect.

  Here, when it is determined that the suggestion effect is to be executed by the determination means, the stop display of the identification information performed by the stop display control means within the period during which the suggestion effect set by the suggestion effect setting means can be executed, The stop display setting period (minimum period for maintaining the stop display of the identification information) at least once is set by the stop period setting means to a period different from the reference period previously defined as the fixed display period. It is comprised so that.

  Therefore, it is possible to make the player sensuously determine whether or not the suggestion effect can be executed based on the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. The period during which the suggestive effect can be executed also means that a special gaming state may occur in the future. In other words, a special gaming state may occur in the future. Can be determined sensuously by the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information.

  Further, whether or not the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information can be recognized depends on the skill of the player, so depending on the player, whether or not it is a period during which the suggestive effect can be executed, In some cases, it cannot be distinguished from the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. Therefore, a player who can distinguish the two according to the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information can have a sense of superiority that the player can understand the difference.

  In addition, in each embodiment mentioned above, the following structures are illustrated as each structure of game machine B4. That is, examples of the determining means in the gaming machine B4 include processes such as S1524 and S1533, and examples of the suggestion effect setting means in the gaming machine B4 include processes such as S1528, S1308, and S1313.

  In the gaming machine B3 or B4, the stop period setting means is held by the holding means after the determination means determines that the suggestion effect is executed and before the start condition that triggers the determination is satisfied. The game machine B5 is characterized in that, when the number of dynamic display holds is equal to or less than a predetermined number, the fixed display period is set to a period different from the reference period.

  According to the gaming machine B5, after the determination means determines that the suggestion effect is to be executed, the number of dynamic display holds that has been held by the holding means before the start condition that triggered the determination is satisfied is a predetermined number. In the following cases, the fixed display period is set to a period different from the reference period by the stop period setting means. That is, the remaining number of dynamic displays executed before the dynamic display of the identification based on the establishment of the starting condition that triggered the lottery in which the occurrence of the special gaming state was selected has become a predetermined number or less. In this case, the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information is set to a period different from the reference period. Therefore, by focusing attention on the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information, the player can be made aware that there is a possibility that a special gaming state will occur soon.

  In any of the gaming machines B3 to B5, the stop period setting means determines that the suggestion effect is to be executed by the determination means, and then the suspension means sets the start condition before the determination is triggered. The gaming machine B6, wherein the fixed display period is set to a period longer than the reference period when the number of the dynamic display that has been suspended becomes a predetermined number or less.

  According to the gaming machine B6, after the determination means determines that the suggestion effect is to be executed, the number of dynamic display holds that have been held by the holding means before the start condition that triggered the determination is satisfied is a predetermined number. In the following cases, the fixed display period is set to a period longer than the reference period by the stop period setting means. That is, the remaining number of dynamic displays executed before the dynamic display of the identification based on the establishment of the starting condition that triggered the lottery in which the occurrence of the special gaming state was selected has become a predetermined number or less. In this case, the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information is set to be longer than the reference period.

  Therefore, by focusing attention on the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information, the player can be made aware that there is a possibility that a special gaming state will occur soon. In addition, by setting the fixed display period of the stop display longer than the reference period, various suggestive effects can be executed during the fixed display period of the stop display.

  In addition, since the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information is longer than the reference period, the player can feel that digestion of the dynamic display that has been suspended is performed at a relatively relaxed pace. it can. Therefore, based on the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information, a player who can recognize that a special gaming state may occur soon can be given a margin to release his hand from the handle. While the player waits for the occurrence of the special gaming state, the player can entertain the process of the game progressing with the hand released from the handle.

  In the gaming machine B5 or B6, the suggestion effect setting means is held by the holding means after the determination means determines that the suggestion effect is to be executed and before the start condition that triggers the determination is satisfied. Further, it is suggested that the visual predetermined information appear during the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information executed by the stop display control means when the number of pending dynamic displays is less than the predetermined number A gaming machine B7, which is set as an effect.

  According to the gaming machine B7, after the determination means determines that the suggestion is to be executed, the start condition that triggers the determination is satisfied (that is, the start that triggers the lottery in which the occurrence of the special gaming state is selected) The confirmation display of the stop display of the identification information performed by the stop display control means when the remaining number of the dynamic display executed before the dynamic display of the identification based on the establishment of the condition is less than the predetermined number During the period, the suggestion effect in which the predetermined visual information appears is set by the suggestion effect setting means. Therefore, there is a possibility that a special gaming state will occur soon due to the relationship between the fixed display period of the stop display set in a period different from the reference time and the appearance of the predetermined visual information as the suggestive effect. Can be recognized by the player, and even a player with a relatively low skill level can enjoy the game provided by the change in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information.

  Moreover, since the suggestion effect is performed using the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information, even if the identification information is dynamically displayed at the timing when the suggestion effect is determined to be executed by the determination means, The fixed display period of the stop display performed after the dynamic display can also be a target of the suggestive effect. Since it is difficult to perform the suggestion effect using the dynamic display being executed at the timing when the suggestion effect is determined to be executed by the determination means, increase the opportunity to execute the suggestion effect before the special gaming state occurs Can do.

  Moreover, since the suggestion effect can be provided without changing the execution period of the dynamic display of the identification information, the execution period of the dynamic display of the identification information is further complicated, thereby controlling the dynamic display of the identification information. It can be prevented from becoming complicated. In addition, since the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information is shorter than the execution period of the dynamic display, the suggestion effect can be executed with a smaller data amount than the execution period of the dynamic display of the identification information.

  In addition, since the player is interested in whether or not the dynamic display of the identification information is a stop display in a manner that benefits the player, the player changes every moment during the execution period of the dynamic display of the identification information. There is a tendency to pay attention to the display mode of the identification information. Therefore, when visual predetermined information is displayed as a suggestive effect during the execution period of the dynamic display of identification information, the visibility of the display mode of identification information that changes from moment to moment is hindered, and the player is identified. It may be difficult to recognize the display mode of the information, which may cause irritation and decrease the interest of the game. On the other hand, since the stop display mode of the identification information is no longer changed during the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information, the visual predetermined value is displayed during the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. Even if the information is displayed as a suggestion effect, the player can sufficiently recognize the stop display mode of the identification information. Therefore, the suggestion effect can be effectively functioned as a thing that causes the player to expect the occurrence of a special game state.

  In the gaming machine B6, the suggestion effect setting means is held by the hold means after the determination means determines that the suggestion effect is executed and before the start condition that triggers the determination is satisfied. Visual information that can appear in the reference period as the suggestion effect during the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information executed by the stop display control means when the number of dynamic display holds is less than a predetermined number A first suggestion effect that causes the first predetermined information to appear, and a second probability that visual second predetermined information that cannot appear in the reference period after the first suggestion effect appears with a predetermined probability. A gaming machine B8 characterized in that two suggestion effects are set.

  According to the gaming machine B8, after the determination means determines that the suggestion effect is to be executed, the start condition that triggers the determination is established (that is, the start that triggers the lottery in which the occurrence of the special gaming state is selected) The confirmation display of the stop display of the identification information performed by the stop display control means when the remaining number of the dynamic display executed before the dynamic display of the identification based on the establishment of the condition is less than the predetermined number During the period, the suggestion effect is set by the suggestion effect setting means. More specifically, during the period, the first suggestion effect is set and the second suggestion effect is set with a predetermined probability.

  Here, while the visual first predetermined information that appears in the first suggestion effect can appear in the reference period, the visual second predetermined information that appears in the second suggestion effect is Therefore, if the player visually recognizes the second predetermined information during the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information, the special gaming state will soon be displayed to the player. It can be expected that it will occur, and will increase the desire to continue playing.

  In addition, since the second suggestion effect that makes the second predetermined information appear is set with a predetermined probability, the second predetermined information does not necessarily appear depending on the probability, so that the player visually recognizes the second predetermined information. You can increase the sense of expectation you feel when you do.

  Moreover, since the suggestion effect is performed using the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information, even if the identification information is dynamically displayed at the timing when the suggestion effect is determined to be executed by the determination means, The fixed display period of the stop display performed after the dynamic display can also be a target of the suggestive effect. Since it is difficult to perform the suggestion effect using the dynamic display being executed at the timing when the suggestion effect is determined to be executed by the determination means, increase the opportunity to execute the suggestion effect before the special gaming state occurs Can do.

  In addition, since the player is interested in whether or not the dynamic display of the identification information is a stop display in a manner that benefits the player, the player changes every moment during the execution period of the dynamic display of the identification information. There is a tendency to pay attention to the display mode of the identification information. Therefore, when visual predetermined information is displayed as a suggestive effect during the execution period of the dynamic display of identification information, the visibility of the display mode of identification information that changes from moment to moment is hindered, and the player is identified. It may be difficult to recognize the display mode of the information, which may cause irritation and decrease the interest of the game. On the other hand, since the stop display mode of the identification information is no longer changed during the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information, the visual predetermined value is displayed during the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. Even if the information is displayed as a suggestion effect, the player can sufficiently recognize the stop display mode of the identification information. Therefore, the suggestion effect can be effectively functioned as a thing that causes the player to expect the occurrence of a special game state.

  In the gaming machine B1, at least when the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, the detection means detects that the start condition is satisfied, and the start condition is satisfied with respect to the satisfaction of the start condition. Whether or not to execute a suggestion effect that suggests that the special game state is selected by the lottery means when the special game state is selected by the lottery performed by the lottery means The detection means detects that the start condition is satisfied and the start condition is satisfied when at least the identification information is dynamically displayed by the first determination means and the dynamic display control means On the other hand, when it is selected not to generate the special gaming state by lottery performed by the lottery means, it is determined whether or not to execute the same effect as the suggested effect. When it is determined by the second determination means and the first determination means or the second determination means to execute the suggestion effect or the same effect as the suggestion effect, the start condition that triggered the determination is satisfied. Before the dynamic display of the identification information is executed by the dynamic display control means, among the stop display of the identification information performed by the stop display control means, at least one stop display mode of the identification information is a predetermined mode. By providing the suggestion effect or the suggestion effect setting means for setting the same effect as the suggestion effect, the stop period setting means is determined by the first determination means to execute the suggestion effect, The minimum period during which the stop display of the identification information is maintained when the stop display control means performs the stop display of the identification information in the predetermined form by the suggestion effect setting means After it is determined by the second determination means that the same effect as the suggestion effect is to be executed by the second determination means, the stop display control means performs the stop display of the identification information in a predetermined mode by the suggestion effect setting means. A gaming machine B9 characterized in that a fixed display period, which is a minimum period for maintaining the stop display of the identification information, is set to a different period.

  According to the gaming machine B9, at least when the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means, and lottery is performed for the establishment of the start condition. Whether or not to execute a suggestion effect suggesting that the special game state is selected by the lottery means when the special game state is selected by the lottery performed by the means. It is determined by 1 determination means. On the other hand, at least when the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means, and the lottery means performs the establishment of the start condition. When it is selected not to generate the special gaming state by the lottery, the second determination means determines whether or not the same effect as the suggestion effect is executed.

  When it is determined by the first determination means that the suggestion effect is to be executed, or when the second determination means determines that the same effect as the suggestion effect is to be executed, it is identified by the establishment of the start condition that triggered the determination. Among the stop displays of identification information performed by the stop display control means before the dynamic display of information is executed by the dynamic display control means, at least one of the suggestion effects or the same effects as the suggestion effects by the suggestion effect setting means. The stop display mode of the identification information is set to a predetermined mode.

  Here, after it is determined that the suggestion effect is executed by the first determination means, the fixed display period (stop of the identification information) when the stop display control means performs the stop display of the identification information in the predetermined mode by the suggestion effect setting means. A minimum period during which the display is maintained), and after the second determination means determines that the same effect as the suggestion effect is to be executed, the stop display control means causes the stop display control means to display the stop of the identification information in the predetermined mode by the suggestion effect setting means. The fixed display period (minimum period for maintaining the stop display of the identification information) when set is set to a different period by the stop period setting means.

  The establishment of the start condition triggered by the determination by the first determination means is the establishment of the start condition triggered by the lottery in which the occurrence of the special gaming state is selected, which is the trigger for the determination by the second determination means. Since the establishment of the starting condition is the establishment of the starting condition that triggered the lottery when the occurrence of the special gaming state was not selected, whether or not the special gaming state occurs due to the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display The player can be recognized.

  Further, whether or not the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information can be recognized depends on the skill of the player, so depending on the player, whether or not the special gaming state occurs may be In some cases, it cannot be distinguished from the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display. Therefore, a player who can distinguish the two according to the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information can have a sense of superiority that the player can understand the difference.

  In each embodiment described above, the following configurations are exemplified as each configuration of the gaming machine B9. That is, the first determination unit in the gaming machine B9 is exemplified by processing such as S1524, the second judgment unit in the gaming machine B9 is exemplified by processing such as S1533, and the suggested effect setting unit in the gaming machine B9 is exemplified. , S1528 and the like are exemplified.

  In the gaming machine B9, the stop period setting means is held by the holding means after the first determination means determines that the suggestion effect is executed and before the start condition that triggers the determination is satisfied. In addition, when the number of the dynamic displays on hold is equal to or less than a predetermined number, the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information performed by the stop display control means, and the same effect as the suggested effects are executed by the second determination means Then, after it is determined, the stop display control means when the number of the dynamic display held by the holding means before the establishment of the starting condition that triggered the determination becomes equal to or less than the predetermined number. The game machine B10 is characterized in that the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information performed by is set to a different period.

  According to the gaming machine B10, after it is determined that the suggestion effect is executed by the first determination means, the number of dynamic display holds that has been held by the hold means before the start condition that triggered the determination is established. After the predetermined display period of the stop display of the identification information performed by the stop display control means when it becomes less than the predetermined number and the second determination means determine that the same effect as the suggestion effect is to be executed, the determination is triggered. The fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information performed by the stop display control means when the number of dynamic display holds held by the hold means before the start condition is satisfied is equal to or less than the predetermined number is stopped. Different periods are set by the period setting means.

  The establishment of the start condition triggered by the determination by the first determination means is the establishment of the start condition triggered by the lottery in which the occurrence of the special gaming state is selected, which is the trigger for the determination by the second determination means. Since the establishment of the starting condition is the establishment of the starting condition that triggered the lottery when the occurrence of the special gaming state was not selected, will the special gaming state occur soon due to the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display? The player can recognize whether or not.

  In addition, whether or not the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information can be recognized depends on the skill of the player, so depending on the player, whether or not a special gaming state will occur soon, In some cases, it cannot be distinguished from the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. Therefore, a player who can distinguish the two according to the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information can have a sense of superiority that the player can understand the difference.

  In any of the gaming machines B1 to B10, the main control means for executing the main control of the game, including the stop period setting means, and a control command output from the main control means And a sub-control means including the dynamic display control means and the stop display control means, wherein the main control means is based on the dynamic display control means. Execution of dynamic display of identification information by the dynamic display control means based on the establishment of the start condition when the detection means detects the establishment of the start condition when the identification information is being dynamically displayed When the display of the identification information is stopped by the stop display control means and the dynamic display control means can execute the dynamic display of the identification information, the hold means On the basis of the fact that the dynamic display control means executes the dynamic display that has been further suspended, and the detection means detects that the start condition is satisfied, the display means displays the dynamic display of the identification information. Type selection means for selecting a type, change pattern command setting means for setting a change pattern command as the control command indicating the execution period of dynamic display of identification information according to the type selected by the type selection means, Command output means for outputting the fluctuation pattern command set by the fluctuation pattern command setting means to the sub-control means, and the hold release means holds the dynamic display of the identification information by the hold means In this case, the fluctuation pattern command is output by the command output means, and then set by the stop period setting means. After the fixed display period of another information stop display has elapsed, the fluctuation pattern command set next by the fluctuation pattern command setting means is output to the sub-control means by the command output means, and the dynamic display The control means executes dynamic display of the identification information based on the fluctuation pattern command output by the command output means in an execution period corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command, and the stop display control means is executed by the command output means. The stop display of the identification information is executed with the period from the output of the change pattern command until the output of the next change pattern is permitted by the output permission means as the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. A gaming machine B11 characterized by this.

  According to the gaming machine B11, when the dynamic display of the identification information is held by the holding unit, the change pattern command is output by the command output unit, and then the identification information set by the stop period setting unit is stopped. After the fixed display period of display elapses, the hold release means outputs the variation pattern command set next by the variation pattern command setting means to the sub-control means by the command output means. The stop display control means is a period from the output of one fluctuation pattern command by the command output means (main control means) to the output of the next fluctuation pattern command by the command output means, that is, the output of the fluctuation pattern command. The stop display of the identification information is executed with the interval as the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. Accordingly, since it is not necessary to include the information on the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information in the variation pattern command, the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information can be changed without increasing the number of the variable pattern commands. In other words, the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information can be changed to various times according to the game situation without increasing the number of variation pattern commands.

  In addition, in each embodiment mentioned above, the following structures are illustrated as each structure of game machine B11. That is, the main control device 110 is exemplified as the main control means in the gaming machine B11, and the effect control device 117 is exemplified as the sub control means in the gaming machine B11. Further, examples of the type selection means in the gaming machine B11 include processes such as S403 and S411. As the variation pattern command output means in the gaming machine B11, processing such as S405 is exemplified. Further, as the command output means in the gaming machine B11, processing such as S201 is exemplified.

  Display means capable of displaying identification information, detection means for detecting establishment of the start condition, lottery means for performing lottery of the gaming state based on detection of establishment of the start condition by the detection means, and the detection means The dynamic display control means for causing the display means to dynamically display the identification information based on the fact that the start condition is detected by the control means, and when the dynamic display of the identification information by the dynamic display control means is completed In addition, when the stop display control means for causing the display means to perform stop display of the identification information in a manner corresponding to the lottery result by the lottery means, and the dynamic display of the identification information by the dynamic display control means are performed. And when the start condition is detected by the detecting means, the hold means for holding the dynamic display of the identification information by the dynamic display control means based on the start condition being satisfied, and the stop table After the display of the identification information is stopped by the control means, when the dynamic display control means can execute the dynamic display of the identification information, the dynamic display held by the hold means is changed to the dynamic display. In a gaming machine provided with a hold releasing means to be executed by the display control means, at least when the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means. In addition, when a predetermined game state is selected by a lottery performed by the lottery means for the establishment of the starting condition, at least one stop display of identification information is subsequently performed by the stop display control means The fixed display period, which is the minimum period for maintaining the stop display of the identification information, is different from the reference period defined in advance as the fixed display period. Gaming machine B12, characterized in that it comprises a stop period setting means for setting the.

  According to the gaming machine B12, when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection unit, based on the detection, the dynamic display control unit dynamically displays the identification information on the display unit. Thereafter, when the dynamic display of the identification information is completed, the stop display control means performs the stop display of the identification information on the display means. At this time, the stop display of the identification information is an aspect corresponding to the lottery for selecting the gaming state performed by the lottery means based on the detection of the establishment of the start condition. In addition, when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means while the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, the identification information is dynamically displayed based on the establishment of the start condition. Execution is held by the holding means. After the stop display control means performs the stop display of the identification information, when the dynamic display control means can execute the dynamic display of the identification information, the hold release means causes the movement held by the hold means. The dynamic display control means executes the dynamic display.

  Here, at least when the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means, and the lottery means performs the establishment of the start condition. When a predetermined game state is selected by lottery, a fixed display period (minimum period for maintaining the stop display of the identification information) after that at least one stop display of the identification display is the stop period setting means Thus, the fixed display period is set to a period different from the reference period defined in advance.

  Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to sensuously determine that the predetermined game state has been selected by the lottery performed by the lottery means for the establishment of the start condition, based on the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information.

  In the above-described embodiments, the following configurations are exemplified as the configurations of the gaming machine B12. That is, the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device 81 is exemplified as the display means in the gaming machine B12, and the first entrance switch 208a is exemplified as the detection means in the gaming machine B12. Further, the lottery means in the gaming machine B12 is exemplified by a lottery by the first hit random number counter C1 in the big hit lottery or the prefetch lottery. In addition, as the dynamic display control means in the gaming machine B12, each process for performing variable display of the first symbol such as S307 and S310 or each process for performing variable display of the third symbol such as S1269. Illustrated. Further, as the stop display control means in the gaming machine B12, each process for performing the stop display of the first symbol such as S315 and each process for performing the stop display of the third symbol such as S1277 are exemplified. Further, examples of the holding means in the gaming machine B12 include processes such as S603, and examples of the holding release means in the gaming machine B12 include processes such as S381. In addition, as a stop period setting means in the gaming machine B12, a symbol stop time setting process (see FIG. 17) executed in the main control device 110 and a symbol stop time setting process (see FIG. 34) executed in the effect control device 117. ) Is exemplified.

  One of the gaming machines B1 to B12, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  One of the gaming machines B1 to B12, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

Any one of the gaming machines B1 to B12, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.
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A pachinko machine, which is one of the gaming machines, displays a variable display such as scrolling of symbols in a predetermined period on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device in response to the establishment of a start condition such as a game ball entering the start port After being executed, the symbol arrangement corresponding to the lottery result by the internal lottery is stopped (displayed in a stopped state). If the stop display is an arrangement of predetermined symbols, a special game state advantageous to the player called a “big hit” occurs, and a large amount of game media can be paid out (for example, Patent Document 1). : JP 2000-342784 A).
Normally, when a symbol is stopped and displayed, the minimum period during which the display of the stopped display is maintained as a period for the player to confirm the arrangement of the symbols that have been stopped (hereinafter referred to as “determined” Referred to as a “display period”). Conventionally, such a fixed display period has been fixed.
In response to recent demands for diversification of games performed in gaming machines, the gaming machines having a fixed display period have room for improvement.
The present technical idea has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to recognize a game situation using a fixed display period.
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In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine of the technical idea 1 has a display means capable of displaying identification information, a detection means for detecting the establishment of the start condition, and the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means. Based on that, the lottery means for lottering whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player compared to the normal state is generated, and the display means based on the fact that the start condition is detected by the detecting means The dynamic display control means for performing the dynamic display of the identification information, and when the dynamic display of the identification information by the dynamic display control means is finished, the identification information is stopped in a manner corresponding to the lottery result by the lottery means. The special display state is generated after the stop display of the identification information by the stop display control means when the stop display control means for causing the display means to display and the lottery result by the lottery means is a predetermined result. And when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means while the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, based on the establishment of the start condition A holding unit that suspends execution of dynamic display of identification information by the dynamic display control unit, and a display of identification information by the dynamic display control unit after the stop display of the identification information is performed by the stop display control unit. When the dynamic display can be performed, the dynamic display control unit includes a dynamic release control unit that causes the dynamic display control unit to execute the dynamic display held by the holding unit. The lottery performed by the lottery means when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means and the start condition is established when the identification information is dynamically displayed. When it is chosen to generate the special gaming state, the minimum period for maintaining the stop display of the identification information for the stop display of the identification information performed by the stop display control means thereafter. And a stop period setting means for setting the fixed display period to a period different from a reference period defined in advance as the fixed display period.
In the technical idea 2, the gaming machine according to the technical idea 1, wherein at least when the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means, and The fact that the special game state is selected by the lottery means when the special game state is selected by the lottery performed by the lottery means for the establishment of the start condition. Determining means for determining whether or not to suggest a suggestion effect; and when the determination means determines that the suggestion effect is to be executed, the dynamic display control is performed by establishing a start condition that triggers the determination. Suggestion effect setting means for performing setting so that at least one suggestion effect is executed before dynamic display of identification information is executed by the means, and the stop period setting means When it is determined by the determination means that the suggestion effect is to be executed, the minimum display information stop display is maintained for at least one identification information stop display performed by the stop display control means after the determination. Is set to a period different from a reference period defined in advance as the fixed display period.
In the technical idea 3, the gaming machine of the technical idea 3 has a suggestion effect set by the suggestion effect setting unit when the stop period setting unit determines that the suggestion effect is executed by the determination unit in the technical idea 2. Within the period that can be executed, among the stop display of the identification information performed by the stop display control means, at least one fixed display period of stop display is set to a period different from the reference period.
In the technical idea 4 of the gaming machine, in technical idea 2 or 3, after the stop period setting means is determined to execute the suggestion effect by the determination means, the start condition that triggers the determination is established. When the number of the dynamic display held previously held by the holding unit becomes equal to or less than the predetermined number, the fixed display period is set to a period different from the reference period.
In the technical idea 5 of the gaming machine, in any of technical ideas 2 to 4, the stop period setting means is determined to execute the suggestion effect by the determination means, and then the start that is the trigger for the determination The fixed display period is set to a period longer than the reference period when the number of the dynamic display held by the holding unit before the condition is satisfied becomes a predetermined number or less.
In the technical idea 6, the gaming machine according to the technical idea 5, the determination effect setting means is determined to execute the suggestion effect by the determination means, and before the start condition that triggers the determination is established. As the suggestion effect during the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information executed by the stop display control means when the number of hold of the dynamic display held by the hold means falls below a predetermined number And setting a first suggestion effect that causes visual first predetermined information that can appear in the reference period to appear, and a visual probability that cannot appear in the reference period after the first suggestion effect with a predetermined probability. The second suggestive effect for causing the second predetermined information to appear is set.
The gaming machine of the technical idea 7 is based on display means capable of displaying identification information, detection means for detecting the establishment of the start condition, and detection of establishment of the start condition by the detection means. The lottery means for lottering whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated, and the detection means dynamically displays the identification information on the basis that the start condition is detected by the detection means. And when the dynamic display of the identification information by the dynamic display control means ends, the display means causes the display means to stop displaying the identification information in a manner corresponding to the lottery result by the lottery means. Stop display control means, and special game state generation means for generating the special game state after stop display of the identification information by the stop display control means when the lottery result by the lottery means is a predetermined result The identification by the dynamic display control means based on the establishment of the starting condition when the establishment of the starting condition is detected by the detection means when the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means A holding unit for holding execution of dynamic display of information, and after the display of the identification information is stopped by the stop display control unit, the dynamic display control unit can execute the dynamic display of the identification information. In this case, it is provided with a hold releasing unit that causes the dynamic display control unit to execute the dynamic display held by the holding unit, and at least the dynamic display of the identification information by the dynamic display control unit is performed. When the start condition is established, the establishment of the start condition is detected, and the special gaming state is issued by the lottery performed by the lottery means for the establishment of the start condition. A first determination means for determining whether or not to perform a suggestion effect suggesting that the special game state is selected to be generated by the lottery means, and at least the dynamic display; When the identification information is dynamically displayed by the control means, the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means, and the special condition is determined by the lottery performed by the lottery means for the establishment of the start condition. When it is chosen not to generate a gaming state, the second determination means for determining whether or not to execute the same effect as the suggestion effect, and the suggestion effect by the first determination means or the second determination means Alternatively, when it is determined that the same effect as the suggestion effect is to be executed, before the dynamic display control unit executes the dynamic display of the identification information due to the establishment of the start condition that triggered the determination. The suggestion effect or the suggestion to set the same effect as the suggestion effect by setting the stop display mode of the identification information at least once among the stop display of the identification information performed by the stop display control means as a predetermined mode After it is determined that the suggestion effect is to be executed by the effect setting means and the first determination means, the identification is performed when the stop display control means performs the stop display of the identification information set in a predetermined mode by the suggestion effect setting means. Identification that has been set to a predetermined mode by the suggestion effect setting means after it is determined that the final effect is the same as the suggested effect by the second determination means and the fixed display period that is the minimum period for maintaining the stop display of information A fixed display period which is a minimum period for maintaining the stop display of the identification information when the stop display control means performs stop display of information, And a stop period setting means for setting the composed period.
<Effect>
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, at least when the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control unit, the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection unit, and the start condition is established. If it is selected that the special gaming state is generated by the lottery performed by the lottery means, the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification display after that (minimum to maintain the stop display of the identification information) Period) is set to a period different from the reference period previously defined as the fixed display period by the stop period setting means.
Therefore, the player is sensibly determined that the special game state is selected by the lottery performed by the lottery means for the establishment of the start condition by the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. There is an effect that can be made.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 2, in addition to the effect produced by the technical idea 1, the following effect is produced. At least when the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means, and the lottery performed by the lottery means for the establishment of the start condition When it is selected that the special game state is generated, the determination unit determines whether or not to execute the suggestion effect suggesting that the special game state is selected by the lottery unit. When it is determined by the determining means that the suggestion effect is to be executed, at least once before the dynamic display control means executes the dynamic display of the identification information due to the establishment of the start condition that triggered the determination. Setting is performed by the suggestion effect setting means such that the suggestion effect is executed. Thus, the suggestion effect is executed before the dynamic display of the identification information is executed by the dynamic display control means due to the establishment of the start condition that is a trigger for determining whether or not to execute the suggestion effect.
Here, when it is determined by the determining means that the suggestion effect is to be executed, the fixed display period (the stop display of the identification information is maintained) for at least one identification information stop display performed by the stop display control means after the determination. The minimum period) is set to a period different from the reference period previously defined as the fixed display period by the stop period setting means. Therefore, it is possible to make the player sensuously determine whether or not the suggestion effect can be executed based on the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. The fact that the suggestion can be executed also means that a special gaming state may occur in the future. In other words, a special gaming state may occur in the future. This makes it possible to cause the player to sensuously discriminate according to the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information.
Further, whether or not the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information can be recognized depends on the skill of the player, so depending on the player, whether or not the suggestion effect can be executed, In some cases, it cannot be distinguished from the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to give a player a sense of superiority that he / she can recognize the difference between the two by the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 3, in addition to the effect produced by the technical idea 2, the following effect is produced. If it is determined that the suggestion effect is to be executed by the determination means, at least one of the stop displays of the identification information performed by the stop display control means within a period during which the suggestion effect set by the suggestion effect setting means can be executed. The stop display fixed display period is set to a period different from the reference period preliminarily defined as the fixed display period by the stop period setting means.
Therefore, it is possible to make the player sensuously determine whether or not the suggestion effect can be executed based on the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. The period during which the suggestive effect can be executed also means that a special gaming state may occur in the future. In other words, a special gaming state may occur in the future. This makes it possible to cause the player to sensuously discriminate according to the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 4, in addition to the effect produced by the technical idea 1 or 2, the following effect is produced. When it is determined by the determination means to execute the suggestion effect, when the number of dynamic display holds that has been held by the holding means before the establishment of the start condition that triggers the determination becomes equal to or less than a predetermined number, The fixed display period is set to a period different from the reference period by the stop period setting means. That is, the remaining number of dynamic displays executed before the dynamic display of the identification based on the establishment of the starting condition that triggered the lottery in which the occurrence of the special gaming state was selected has become a predetermined number or less. In this case, the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information is set to a period different from the reference period. Therefore, by paying attention to the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information, there is an effect that the player can recognize that there is a possibility that a special gaming state will occur soon.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 5, in addition to the effect produced by any of the technical ideas 2 to 4, the following effect is produced. When it is determined by the determination means to execute the suggestion effect, when the number of dynamic display holds that has been held by the holding means before the establishment of the start condition that triggers the determination becomes equal to or less than a predetermined number, The fixed display period is configured to be set to a period longer than the reference period by the stop period setting means. That is, the remaining number of dynamic displays executed before the dynamic display of the identification based on the establishment of the starting condition that triggered the lottery in which the occurrence of the special gaming state was selected has become a predetermined number or less. In this case, the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information is set to be longer than the reference period. Therefore, by paying attention to the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information, there is an effect that the player can recognize that there is a possibility that a special gaming state will occur soon. In addition, since the fixed display period of the stop display is set longer than the reference period, there is an effect that various suggestive effects can be executed during the fixed display period of the stop display.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 6, in addition to the effect produced by the technical idea 5, the following effect is produced. Identification based on the establishment of the start condition that triggered the determination after the determination means determined to execute the suggestion effect (that is, the establishment of the start condition that triggered the lottery that selected the occurrence of the special gaming state) When the remaining number of dynamic displays to be executed before the dynamic display is reduced to a predetermined number or less, the suggestion effect setting is performed during the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information performed by the stop display control means. The suggestion effect is set by the means. More specifically, during the period, the first suggestion effect is set and the second suggestion effect is set with a predetermined probability.
Here, while the visual first predetermined information that appears in the first suggestion effect can appear in the reference period, the visual second predetermined information that appears in the second suggestion effect is Therefore, if the player visually recognizes the second predetermined information during the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information, the special gaming state will soon be displayed to the player. There is an effect that it can be expected strongly that it will occur, and the desire to continue playing can be raised. In addition, since the second suggestion effect that makes the second predetermined information appear is set with a predetermined probability, the second predetermined information does not necessarily appear depending on the probability, so that the player visually recognizes the second predetermined information. There is an effect that the feeling of expectation felt when doing can be further enhanced.
Moreover, since the suggestion effect is performed using the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information, even if the identification information is dynamically displayed at the timing when the suggestion effect is determined to be executed by the determination means, The fixed display period of the stop display performed after the dynamic display can also be a target of the suggestive effect. Since it is difficult to perform the suggestion effect using the dynamic display being executed at the timing when the suggestion effect is determined to be executed by the determination means, increase the opportunity to execute the suggestion effect before the special gaming state occurs There is an effect that can be.
In addition, since the player is interested in whether or not the dynamic display of the identification information is a stop display in a manner that benefits the player, the player changes every moment during the execution period of the dynamic display of the identification information. There is a tendency to pay attention to the display mode of the identification information. Therefore, when visual predetermined information is displayed as a suggestive effect during the execution period of the dynamic display of identification information, the visibility of the display mode of identification information that changes from moment to moment is hindered, and the player is identified. It may be difficult to recognize the display mode of the information, which may cause irritation and decrease the interest of the game. On the other hand, since the stop display mode of the identification information is no longer changed during the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information, the visual predetermined value is displayed during the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. Even if the information is displayed as a suggestion effect, the player can sufficiently recognize the stop display mode of the identification information. Therefore, there is an effect that the suggestion effect can be effectively functioned as a thing that makes the player expect the occurrence of a special game state.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 7, at least when the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means, and the start condition is established. Whether or not to execute a suggestion effect suggesting that the special game state is selected by the lottery means when the special game state is selected by the lottery performed by the lottery means Is determined by the first determination means. On the other hand, at least when the identification information is dynamically displayed by the dynamic display control means, the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means, and the lottery means performs the establishment of the start condition. When it is selected not to generate the special gaming state by the lottery, the second determination means determines whether or not the same effect as the suggestion effect is executed. When it is determined by the first determination means that the suggestion effect is to be executed, or when the second determination means determines that the same effect as the suggestion effect is to be executed, it is identified by the establishment of the start condition that triggered the determination. Among the stop displays of identification information performed by the stop display control means before the dynamic display of information is executed by the dynamic display control means, at least one of the suggestion effects or the same effects as the suggestion effects by the suggestion effect setting means. The stop display mode of the identification information is set to a predetermined mode.
Here, after it is determined that the suggestion effect is to be executed by the first determination means, the fixed display period when the stop display control means performs the stop display of the identification information in the predetermined mode by the suggestion effect setting means, and the second determination After determining that the same effect as the suggestion effect is to be executed by the means, the fixed display period when the stop display control means performs the stop display of the identification information in the predetermined mode by the suggestion effect setting means, and the stop period setting means, Set to a different period.
The establishment of the start condition triggered by the determination by the first determination means is the establishment of the start condition triggered by the lottery in which the occurrence of the special gaming state is selected, which is the trigger for the determination by the second determination means. Since the establishment of the starting condition is the establishment of the starting condition that triggered the lottery when the occurrence of the special gaming state was not selected, whether or not the special gaming state occurs due to the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display There is an effect that the player can recognize.
Further, whether or not the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information can be recognized depends on the skill of the player, so depending on the player, whether or not it is a period during which the suggestive effect can be executed, In some cases, it cannot be distinguished from the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to give a player a sense of superiority that he / she can recognize the difference between the two by the difference in the fixed display period of the stop display of the identification information.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
110 Main control device 117 Production control device

Claims (1)

Display means capable of displaying identification information, detection means for detecting establishment of a start condition, lottery means for performing lottery of a gaming state when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means, and the detection means A dynamic display control means for causing the display means to dynamically display identification information based on the detection of establishment of a start condition, and when the dynamic display of the identification information by the dynamic display control means is completed , Stop display control means for causing the display means to stop displaying the identification information in a manner corresponding to the lottery result by the lottery means, and the lottery means after the stop display control means performs stop display of the identification information. a gaming state setting means for setting a game status according to the lottery result by, establishment of start condition by said detecting means when the dynamic display of the identification information by the dynamic display control means is being performed And the stop display control means displays the stop of the identification information by holding means for holding the dynamic display of the identification information by the dynamic display control means based on the establishment of the start condition. After that, when the dynamic display control means can execute the dynamic display of the identification information, the hold release means for causing the dynamic display control means to execute the dynamic display held by the hold means , Prepared ,
Dynamic display mode storage means for storing a dynamic display mode of identification information;
Dynamic display mode selection means for selecting a mode to be executed by the dynamic display control means from among dynamic display modes of identification information stored in the dynamic display storage means;
Stop period to run for a period of a display period for displaying identification information of the mode corresponding to the lottery result by the stop display control means is maintained for a predetermined time period, according to the playing state set by the game state setting means with an execution unit, the,
The dynamic display control means performs dynamic display of identification information in the mode selected by the dynamic display mode selection unit,
The gaming state selected by the lottery means includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state,
The dynamic display mode selection unit is stored in the dynamic display mode storage unit when the first gaming state is selected by the lottery unit and when the second gaming state is selected. Means for selecting the same or similar predetermined display mode from among the dynamic display modes of identification information,
The gaming machine executes the gaming state set by the gaming state setting means after the dynamic display of the identification information is performed,
The stop period executing means is configured to display the display in the predetermined display mode according to whether the gaming state set by the gaming state setting means is the first gaming state or the second gaming state. Means to set the period to a different period,
The means for setting the display period to a different period sets the display period for the second gaming state to a period longer than the display period for the first gaming state .

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