JP5590199B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  For gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, a special gaming state (special gaming state) in which the gaming state is advantageous to the player when the result of the lottery performed when the start condition is satisfied is a predetermined result There are many things that can be switched to. In this type of gaming machine, the special gaming state is devised to enhance the interest of the special gaming state by performing effects such as displaying video on a display device or outputting music from a speaker during the special gaming state. .

JP 2004-141213 A

  The period from the occurrence of the special gaming state to the end is not always constant, and can take a wide range depending on the situation. For example, in the case of a pachinko machine, the period from the occurrence of a special game state to the end depending on how the player launches the ball, the individual differences of the pachinko machine that differ depending on the state of the nails on the board surface, etc. Are widely different.

  For this reason, it is difficult to match the period of the special game state with the total time of the effects (display effects and sound effects) executed during the special game state. Generally, the duration of the special gaming state and the entire production can be obtained by repeating the shorter production over the period of the special gaming state or using a production longer than the average period of the special gaming state. The time is adjusted.

  However, if the short production is repeatedly executed within the special game state period, the production may be interrupted unnaturally at the end timing of the special game state, and in that case, the player feels uncomfortable. It will be. On the other hand, when an effect longer than the average period of the special game state is used, the special game state may end during the effect. At this time, if the player cannot experience an important part of the production, the player may be dissatisfied and lose the game motivation.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can execute an effect of a suitable length during a special gaming state.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is capable of generating a specific game state different from the normal game state, and the game is started from a predetermined position in a predetermined section in the specific game state. The game progress time predicting means for predicting the time required to proceed to the end position of the section based on the game situation, and the effect pattern constituting at least a part of the series of effects according to the execution period of the effect pattern Based on the time predicted by the execution time predicting means and the effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types, the section from the predetermined position in the section is selected from the effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means. The effect pattern selecting means for selecting one effect pattern to be executed up to the end position of the event, and the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selecting means Of and a demonstration execution control means for controlling to execute the predetermined position.

  The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of unit gaming periods are set in the section, and unit gaming period measuring means for measuring the length of the unit gaming period. And unit game period storage means for storing, for each unit game period, the length of the unit game period measured by the unit game period measurement means, and the game progress time prediction means includes the unit game period storage Using the contents stored in the means, the average time required to digest one unit game period is calculated based on the length of at least two unit game periods set before the predetermined position of the predetermined section. It includes an average time calculation means, and predicts a time required for the game to progress from a predetermined position to an end position of the section based on the average time calculated by the average time calculation means.

  The gaming machine according to claim 3 may constitute the series of effects in the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 by executing before the effect pattern and continuing with the effect pattern after the execution. A second effect pattern storage means for storing the second effect pattern, wherein the effect execution control means executes the second effect pattern stored in the second effect pattern storage means from the start position of the section; The effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means is controlled to be executed from a predetermined position in the section, and the game progress time predicting means determines that the second effect pattern is from the start of the second effect pattern. The said time is estimated based on the game situation of the predetermined period until it complete | finishes.

  The gaming machine according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the effect pattern selecting means has the effect pattern whose execution period is shorter than the time predicted by the execution time predicting means. Among them, the effect pattern of the execution period closest to the time is selected.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 1, the time required for the game to progress from the predetermined position of the predetermined section in the specific gaming state to the end position of the section is based on the game situation by the game progress time predicting means. Predicted. Then, based on the predicted time, one effect pattern executed between a predetermined position in the section and the end position of the section is stored in the effect pattern storage means by the effect pattern selection means. It is selected from a plurality of production patterns.

  The period from the occurrence of a specific gaming state to the end of the game varies widely depending on the gaming situation (how the player plays, how the game medium moves according to individual differences in gaming machines, etc.). However, according to the gaming machine of the first aspect, there is an effect that it is possible to execute an effect having a suitable length as an effect to be executed in the specific game state based on prediction according to the game situation.

  According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the following effect is obtained. The lengths of a plurality of unit game periods set in the predetermined section are measured by the unit game period measuring means, and the measured lengths are stored in the unit game period storage means for each unit game period. Based on the length of at least two or more unit game periods set before the predetermined position in the predetermined section, the content stored in the unit game period storage means is used to digest one unit game period. The average time required is calculated by the average time calculation means. Therefore, the time required to progress from the predetermined position in the predetermined section to the end position from the average time (game situation) required to digest one unit game period and the unit game period included after the predetermined position in the predetermined section Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect having a length suitable as an effect to be executed in the specific game state. In addition, since the time required to progress from the predetermined position to the end position of the predetermined section is predicted using the average time required to digest one unit game period, there is an effect that the prediction accuracy can be improved. . Further, since the time required to travel from the predetermined position to the end position of the predetermined section is predicted by measuring the unit game period, there is an effect that the time can be easily predicted.

  According to the gaming machine according to claim 3, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, the following effect is obtained. Until the production of the first half of the series of effects executed in the specific section in the specific gaming state (that is, the second performance pattern) is completed, at the predetermined position in the section (that is, at the end position of the second performance pattern). Yes, the time required for the game to progress from the start position of the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means to the end position of the section is predicted. Therefore, since it is possible to obtain a predicted time reflecting the game situation (such as a player's operation stick) in the current specific gaming state, the time can be accurately predicted, and as an effect to be executed in the specific gaming state There is an effect that an effect having a suitable length can be executed.

  According to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the following effect is produced. Since the effect pattern of the execution period closest to the time is selected from the effect patterns whose execution period is shorter than the time predicted by the execution time predicting means, the player can see (or listen to) all the effects. There is an effect that can be.

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 figure which shows the outline | summary of various counters. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of a jackpot effect, and is a figure explaining the relationship between the digestion time per round and the effect period of a selection effect. It is a figure explaining the contents of jackpot production. It is a schematic diagram which shows the content of the selection production | presentation determination table. 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 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 jackpot process performed in the main 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. 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 measurement time update process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the selection effect determination process performed in the main process of FIG. 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 command reception interruption process performed by MPU in an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the round setting process performed in the command reception interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the reference value calculation process performed in the round setting process of FIG. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the jackpot effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the contents of the jackpot effect (display effect) of 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the content of the selection production | presentation determination table of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the selection production | presentation determination process of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the round setting 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 a first symbol corresponding to a lottery winning result made by the main controller 110 (see FIGS. 3 and 5) by a lighting state. As a jackpot lottery result, for example, when there are three types of lottery results of probability variation jackpot, normal jackpot, and out, if the lottery result is “probable variation jackpot”, the LED 37a is “ The 1st symbol corresponding to "probability big hit" is shown. Similarly, the LED 37a indicates the first symbol corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “off” according to the lottery result by the lighting state.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, three lottery results of “probable big hit”, “normal jackpot”, and “out” are provided as the jackpot lottery results. Based on the prize winning, whether “probable jackpot”, “ordinary jackpot”, or “out” is drawn.

  If the result of the lottery is “probable big win”, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 displays the first symbol corresponding to “probable big jackpot” as a stop symbol, and then the jackpot probability of the jackpot lottery Becomes higher than the normal probability and becomes a game state that easily shifts to the special game state (specific game state), and the second pattern hit probability described later increases from the normal probability, and the first entrance 64 (see FIG. 2) is released for a predetermined time, and the ball is easy to enter the first entrance 64. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as “probability changing” (probability changing state).

  On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is “ordinary jackpot”, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 displays the first symbol corresponding to “ordinary jackpot” as the stop symbol, and then the jackpot of the jackpot lottery The probability remains the normal probability, but the hit probability of the second symbol is higher than the normal probability, the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is opened for a predetermined time, and the ball enters the first entrance It becomes easy to enter the mouth 64. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as a time-shortage (time-short state).

  It should be noted that during the probability change or during the short time, instead of changing the winning probability of the second symbol, depending on 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 addition, when the result of the jackpot lottery is “out”, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 displays the first symbol corresponding to “out” as a stop symbol, and the game is neither probable nor short in time. The state, that is, the jackpot probability of the jackpot lottery and the hit probability of the second symbol are the normal probability. Hereinafter, such a state that is neither in the probability change (probability change state) nor in the time reduction (time reduction state) is referred to as a normal state (normal state).

  Further, the LED 37a indicates whether the game state of the pachinko machine 10 (for example, whether it is probable, short, normal, or the like) is variably displayed (changed) depending on the lighting state. Is indicated by the lighting state, and the number of reserved balls is indicated by the lighting state.

  These LEDs 37a are configured so that the emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of the respective LEDs are different, and various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 can be suggested with a small number of LEDs by the combination of the emission colors. . The 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds that are a 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 symbol constituted by a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “LCD”) that displays the third symbol in a variable manner with a winning (entry) to the first entrance 64 as a trigger. The 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 (through) There is provided a second symbol holding lamp 84 indicating the number of holding balls of the ball passing through the 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 strings of left, middle, and right are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are vertically 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 controller 110 and the jackpot lottery result, while the first symbol is displayed. A decorative display (variation effect) corresponding to the display on the 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.

  In addition, after the jackpot lottery is started, in the first symbol display device 37, any one of various stop symbols (for example, the first symbol indicating a probable jackpot, the first symbol indicating a normal jackpot, or the first symbol indicating a loss) If the ball wins (enters) the first entrance 64 before the one is displayed, the number of winning (entering) is retained up to 4 times, In addition to being shown by the first symbol display device 37, it is also shown in the number of lights of the special figure holding lamp 85. Hereinafter, the number of suspensions for the first entrance 64 is referred to as the special figure reservation ball number N. Four special figure holding lamps 85 are provided corresponding to the maximum number of holding times, and are arranged above the third symbol display device 81.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although it is comprised so that the prize-winning to the 1st entrance 64 may be suspended up to a maximum of 4 times, the maximum number of suspension is not limited to 4 times, or 3 times or less, or You may set to 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Also, the special figure holding lamp 85 is deleted, and the variable display holding number based on the winning at the first entrance 64 is numerically displayed on a part of the third symbol display device 81 or divided into four areas. May be displayed in a different form (for example, color or lighting pattern) by the number of times of holding. Further, the number of suspensions may be displayed on the first symbol display device 37. In this case, the special figure hold lamp 85 may not perform the lighting display.

  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. Note that the variable display of the second symbol is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display unit 83 as in this embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol. 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. Further, the number of times the ball is held at the second entrance 67 (through gate) is not limited to the maximum number of 4 as in the case of the first entrance 64, but 3 times or less, or 5 You may set to the frequency | count (for example, 8 times) more than times. 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.

  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 in the main controller 110 is a big hit, after a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has elapsed, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on so as to become a big hit stop symbol. At the same time, a stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. In this special gaming state, the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, until 30 seconds elapse or 10 balls are won).

  The specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time elapses, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a can be repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds), for example. 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.

  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 special winning opening 65a is normally closed so that the ball cannot win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the large opening opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side to temporarily form an open state in which the ball is easy to win the specific winning opening 65a. It operates to repeat the state and the state alternately.

  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 lit in a manner corresponding to the jackpot, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time, A special game in which a large opening provided separately from the specific winning port 65a is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when the ball wins into the specific winning port 65a while the specific winning port 65a is opened. You may make it form as a 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). , Shell picture). 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.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the lottery result by the main control device 110 is a big hit, a variable display is performed in which the same main symbols are aligned and stopped, and after the variable display (that is, the same After the main symbols are aligned and stopped, the jackpot is configured to occur. When shifting to the high probability state (probability variation state) after the big hit, the variable display is performed in which the main symbols (corresponding to “high probability symbols”) to which odd numbers are added are stopped. On the other hand, when transitioning to the low probability state after the jackpot is over, a variable display is performed in which the main symbols to which even numbers are added (corresponding to “low probability symbols”) are stopped together.

  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 a ball enters the first entrance 64 (wins) and a variation display is performed that scrolls in a predetermined variation direction (lateral direction X in this embodiment), the variation display is performed after a predetermined variation time. The upper symbol sequence Z1 → the lower symbol sequence Z3 → the middle symbol sequence Z2 are stopped in this order. At this time, if a combination of jackpot symbols (in this embodiment, the same main symbol combination) stops on one of the active lines, a jackpot is generated, and a jackpot video (a jackpot effect is produced during the jackpot game). ) Is displayed.

  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 variable display is stopped 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. 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. 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, counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2, which will be described later, and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 6, the reserved ball storage area, the counter buffer, the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, CINI1 to CINI2, and the like provided in the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 will be described. . FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of each counter.

  The reserved ball storage area, the counter buffer, the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, CINI1 to CINI2, and the like are used for jackpot determination, display setting of the first symbol display device 37, and display of the second symbol display unit 83. It is used by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 to perform a lottery of the results.

  For the jackpot lottery or display setting of the first symbol display device 37, the first hit random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, the first hit type symbol counter C2 used for the jackpot symbol selection, and the stop pattern selection counter C3, a first initial value random number counter CINI1 used for setting the initial value of the first random number counter C1, and variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 used for variation pattern selection are used. The second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display unit 83, and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second symbol random number counter C4. Each time these counters are updated, 1 is added to the previous value and a loop counter that returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value.

  Each of these counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2 is at an interval of 4 ms that is an execution interval of the main process (see FIG. 11) or an interval of 2 ms that is an execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16). The updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer provided in a work area (not shown) of the RAM 203. When executing the various control programs, when the values of the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2 are referred to, the values of the counters stored in the counter buffer are referred to. Is done.

  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, four reserved areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) are stored so that the data (values of the counters C1 to C3) acquired at the ball winning timing can be stored up to four times. ) And one execution area referred to in the change start process (see FIG. 14).

  In each of the four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) in the holding 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 smaller area number (first to fourth) among the vacant areas of the four reserved areas (holding first area to holding fourth 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 reserved first 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. 12) described later, data (values of the counters C1 to C3) stored in the holding first area of the holding ball storage area are referred to after being shifted to the execution area. 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, each counter will be described in detail. The first random number counter C1 is configured so that, for example, 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 738, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 738), it returns to 0. In particular, 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. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the first per-random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 738), and executes timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 16). It is updated once every time and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 11).

  The value of the first random number counter C1 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the stored ball is stored in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. The area is stored in the corresponding area in the empty reserved area having the smallest area number in the reserved ball storage area. In the present embodiment, the number of random number values that are jackpots is set to two types, a low probability (a state where the jackpot probability is normal) and a high probability (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than normal). There are two types of random numbers that are big hits at a low probability (when the big hit probability is normal), and the values are “373, 727”. On the other hand, there are 13 types of random numbers that are jackpots at a high probability (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than usual), and the values are “59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317, 367, 421, 479, 523 , 631, 683, 733 ". It should be noted that a table (not shown) that stores a random number value for determining whether or not a big hit is obtained from the value (random number value) of the first random number counter C1 is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110.

  The first hit type counter C2 is a counter for determining the big hit type. In the present embodiment, the jackpot types determined by the first jackpot type counter C2 include a jackpot that is in a high probability state after the jackpot ends (probable variation jackpot) and a jackpot that is in a low probability state after the jackpot ends (normal jackpot). Yes, one of these two types of jackpot types is determined according to the value of the first hit type counter C2 obtained at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64.

  In the present embodiment, the first hit type counter C2 is configured so that 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 4, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 4), it returns to 0. The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process in FIG. 16 described later), and at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. , Stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203, more specifically, the corresponding area in the empty reserved area with the smallest area number in the reserved ball storage area. In this embodiment, the value of the random number that becomes a jackpot that becomes a high probability state after the jackpot ends (probability jackpot) is “1, 2, 3”, and the jackpot that becomes a low probability state after the jackpot ends (normal jackpot) The value of the random number that becomes “0” is “0, 4”. A table that stores random values for determining whether the jackpot that will be in a high probability state after the jackpot end or the jackpot that will be in a low probability state after the jackpot end is determined from the value (random value) of the first hit type counter C2 (see FIG. (Not shown) is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110.

  In the present embodiment, among the data (the values of the counters C1 to C3) acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64, it is determined as “big hit” based on the value of the first random number counter C1. In addition, when it is determined based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 that “the jackpot that will be in a high probability state after the jackpot ends”, the jackpot becomes “probable change jackpot”. On the other hand, when it is determined as “big hit” based on the value of the first hit random number counter C1 and “hits that become a low probability state after the big hit ends” based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, The jackpot is a “normal jackpot”.

  Therefore, based on the value of the first per-random number counter C1 and the value of the first per-type counter C2, a display mode corresponding to two types of big hits (probability big hit or normal big hit), and one type of display corresponding to losing One of the three display modes in total with the mode is selected as the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37.

  In the present embodiment, the “probable jackpot” is the jackpot probability of the first symbol after the jackpot with the maximum number of rounds of 16 rounds until the next jackpot (probable jackpot or normal jackpot). The jackpot is a jackpot (16 rounds probable jackpot) that shifts to a high probability state (a state in which the jackpot probability is higher than usual) and increases the hit probability of the second symbol.

  In addition, after the “normal jackpot” in the present embodiment and the jackpot with the maximum number of rounds of 16 rounds, the jackpot probability of the first symbol shifts to a low probability state (the jackpot probability is a normal state), and the predetermined number of fluctuations Is a jackpot (15R normal jackpot) in which only the hit probability of the second symbol is increased only during the period (in this embodiment, 100 fluctuations).

  In the present embodiment, when the “normal jackpot” is reached, the winning probability of the second symbol is increased for a predetermined number of fluctuations. Instead, the next jackpot lottery is performed. Until the result is determined, the second symbol hit probability may be continuously increased.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of rounds of “probability jackpot” or “ordinary jackpot” is 16 rounds, but the maximum number of rounds is not limited to 16 rounds, but various values (for example, 7 rounds, 15 rounds, etc.) ).

  In this embodiment, the maximum number of rounds for “probable jackpot” and the maximum number of rounds for “normal jackpot” are both 16 rounds, but the maximum number of rounds is different for “probability jackpot” and “normal jackpot”. May be. For example, the maximum number of rounds for “probable jackpot” may be 16 rounds, and the maximum number of rounds for “normal jackpots” may be 7 rounds.

  Further, in this embodiment, when “probable big hit” is set, the winning probability of the second symbol is increased until the next jackpot lottery result is determined. The hit probability of the second symbol may be increased only during a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 fluctuations).

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is, for example, incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 238, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 selects the effect pattern displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and after reaching, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol and stopped. “Rear out of front / rear” (for example, in the range of 0 to 8), and “Leach other than out of front / rear out of reach” (for example, in the range of 9 to 38) after the occurrence of reach, and the final stop symbol is stopped before and after the reach symbol. Three stop patterns (a mode of a display result of dynamic display) are selected as “completely out” (for example, a range of 39 to 238) in which reach does not occur.

  The value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. More specifically, it is stored in the corresponding area in the empty reserved area with the smallest area number in the reserved ball storage area.

  Note that a table (not shown) referred to for selecting a stop pattern from the value (random value) of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. Selection is made based on this table and the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. Note that such a table is provided with a plurality of tables so that the range of values of the stop pattern selection counter C3 that can take one stop pattern is different. This is because the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than normal), a low probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is normal), the number of special figure holding balls This is because the selection ratio of each stop pattern is changed according to N or the like.

  For example, in a high-probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than normal), since the jackpot is likely to occur, the range of random number values corresponding to the stop pattern of “completely out” is 10 so that the reach effect is not selected more than necessary. A table as wide as ˜238 is selected, and “completely out” 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”.

  In addition, in order to secure the time for entering the ball to the first entrance 64 if each random number value is not stored (held) in the reserved ball storage area in a low probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is normal). In addition, a table having a narrow random value range of 51 to 238 corresponding to the stop pattern of “completely out” is selected, and it is difficult to select “completely out”. 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, in the low probability state (the state where the big hit probability is normal), it is possible to secure the time for entering the ball into the first entrance 64, and therefore, the variable display by the third symbol display device 81 is easily performed continuously. .

  Next, among the three variation type counters CS1 to CS3, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 will be described. One variation type counter CS1 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. The other variation type counter CS2 Within the range of 0 to 240, 1 is added in order, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240), it returns to 0. In the following description, CS1 may be referred to as a “first variation type counter” and CS2 may be referred to as a “second 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. The value of the first variation type counter CS1 is updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 11) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process.

  In the present embodiment, three types of variation patterns of normal variation, normal reach variation, and super reach variation are set as variation patterns that can be selected based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. Each variation pattern selected based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1 is configured to have different production times (variation times).

  Among these fluctuation patterns, the “normal fluctuation” is a fluctuation pattern (that is, a deviation fluctuation) in which the display result of the loss appears without the reach display. In the present embodiment, “normal fluctuation” is configured as a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 11 seconds.

  “Normal reach variation” is a so-called normal reach variation pattern with reach display. In the present embodiment, “normal reach fluctuation” is configured as a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 20 seconds.

  “Super reach fluctuation” is a reach pattern in which a predetermined effect appears between the occurrence of reach and the stop of the final symbol. In the present embodiment, the “super reach variation” is configured as a variation pattern with a variation time of 40 seconds. In addition, as a predetermined effect that appears between the occurrence of reach and the stop of the final symbol in “super reach fluctuation”, a specific character appears, a specific background display, For example, the symbols may be changed in a specific manner (for example, the symbols may be enlarged or reduced, or the symbols may fluctuate and fluctuate).

  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. This first selection table includes a jackpot type (probability big hit or normal jackpot) determined by the value of the first hit type counter C2, and a stop symbol (completely missed, missed before and after reach) determined by the stop pattern selection counter C3. Or, each reach) is different in each first selection table, and the allocation of the range of the first variation type counter CS1 to the variation pattern is different. That is, the selection probability of the variation pattern differs for each first selection table.

  On the other hand, in the reach pattern (in this embodiment, normal reach or super reach), the second variation type counter CS2 is a variation pattern from when a symbol other than the final stop symbol stops and a reach occurs, to when the final stop symbol stops. It is a counter for determining the number. The value of the second variation type counter CS2 is updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 11) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process.

  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”. That is, in the present embodiment, the middle symbol sequence after the symbol (left symbol) of the left symbol column Z1 and the symbol (right symbol) of the right symbol column Z3 are stopped in the normal reach according to the value of the second variation type counter CS2. The number of change symbols until the Z2 symbol (medium symbol) stops is determined.

  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. The second selection table includes a jackpot type (probability big hit or normal jackpot) determined by the value of the first hit type counter C2, and a stop pattern (completely missed, missed before and after reach) determined by the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. Or the range of the second variation type counter CS2 is different in each variation pattern selection table with respect to the number of variation symbols until the final stop symbol stops after the occurrence of reach. . That is, according to the second selection table, the selection probability of the number of changing symbols until the final stop symbol stops after the reach occurs differs.

  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, a rough variation pattern such as the type of reach such as normal reach is determined by the first variation type counter CS1, and more detailed symbols such as normal reach A, normal reach B, etc. are determined by the second variation type counter CS2. A variation aspect 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 variation type counter CS3 will be described. For example, the value of the variation type counter CS3 is sequentially incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 162, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 162). In the following description, CS3 is referred to as a “third variation type counter”.

  The third variation type counter CS3 is a counter for selecting an effect pattern of the notice effect. In other words, the third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment slides the fluctuating symbol (so-called “slip effect”) or returns the symbol (so-called “return effect”) in addition to the variation of the third symbol. Since a notice effect such as passing a notice character for notifying the occurrence of the reach effect can be performed, the effect pattern of the notice effect is selected by the variation type counter CS3. Specifically, in order to shorten the time required for the notice effect to add to the variable time (for example, +0.5 seconds, +1 second, +2 seconds, etc.) An effect pattern in which the variation time is subtracted (for example, −1 second) or an effect pattern in which the variation time is not added or subtracted is selected.

  That is, based on the value of the third variation type counter CS3, the effect time addition / subtraction value is determined. By adding or subtracting the effect time addition / subtraction value determined based on the value of the third variation type counter CS3 to the variation time determined based on the value of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, the first symbol or the third symbol The variation time of the variation display (that is, the variation time from the start of the variation display of the symbol to the stop of the final stop symbol) is determined. Therefore, in addition to the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, the variation display can be further diversified by combining the variation type counter CS3.

  As in the case of the stop pattern selection counter C3 described above, the variation type counter CS3 also has a different range of effect patterns for the notice effect selected for the value of the variation type counter CS3 (random value). A plurality of tables are provided. That is, whether the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than normal), a low probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is normal), Tables with different selection ratios of the production patterns are provided. Such a table (not shown) is provided in the ROM 202 similarly to the above-described variation type counters CS1 and CS2.

  The second random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). For example, in this embodiment, the value of the second random number counter C4 is periodically updated every timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16), and the second entrance 67 (through gate) on either the left or right side of the ball. Acquired when it is detected that the image has passed. There are 149 types of random numbers to be selected, and the range is “5 to 153”. 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.

  The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second per-random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250), and is once per timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16). In addition to being updated, it is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 11).

  Returning again to FIG. 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. 11), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in a startup process (see FIG. 10) 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 input immediately, an NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 18) 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. 18) 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, the display lamp 34, and the special figure holding lamp 85.

  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 ROM 272 has a common effect memory 272a and an area for storing a selected effect determination table 272b.

  The common effect memory 272a is a memory for storing the setting of the common effect part in the jackpot effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 during the special game state (that is, during the jackpot). The “common effect” is an effect pattern that forms the first half of the jackpot effect. In the present embodiment, the production period of “common production” is 130 s.

  The selection effect determination table 272b is a table for determining (selecting) a selection effect portion in the jackpot effect. The “selective effect” is an effect pattern constituting the latter half of the jackpot effect. In the present embodiment, a plurality of selection effects having different effect periods are prepared in the selection effect determination table 272b, and the selection effect of the optimum effect period is selected (selected) according to the game situation. The configuration of the selection effect determination table 272b will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Although details will be described later, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution period of each round that is executed during the production period of the common effect (130 s in the present embodiment) of the jackpot effect is measured, and the measured execution period Based on the above, the average time required for one round of digestion is obtained. Based on the calculated average time, the time (total remaining time) required from the end of the common performance to the end of the jackpot performance is predicted, and the predicted total remaining time (the end of the jackpot performance after the end of the common performance) The selection effect of the optimal effect period is selected from the selection effect determination table 272b.

  The RAM 273 of the effect control device 117 includes a measurement time memory 273a, a reference value memory 273b, a display R number counter 273c, a common effect time measurement counter 273d, a display R time measurement counter 273e, and a common effect time measurement flag 273f. And a display R time measurement flag 273g.

  The measurement time memory 273a corresponds to the number of rounds (that is, the round indicated by the value of the display R number counter 273c) for the execution period (round period) of each round executed during the specific gaming state (big hit). It is a memory for adding and storing.

  The reference value memory 273b is a memory for storing a “reference value”. This “reference value” is an abnormal value generated by some reason (for example, the game is interrupted due to the player leaving the seat, etc.) during the round period measured by the display R time measurement counter 273e. It is a value used to determine whether or not.

  Although details will be described later, a value exceeding the value (that is, the reference value) stored in the reference value memory 273b among the measurement values of the round period of each round stored in the measurement time memory 273a is abnormal. As a value, it is excluded from the value for calculating the average time required for one round of digestion.

  In the reference value memory 273b, when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, 25s is set as a default value. After that, every time the special gaming state (bonus) ends, the average time required for one round of digestion is calculated based on the measurement time of each round in the special gaming state, and the next time based on the calculated average time, The reference value applied in the special gaming state is determined and stored in the reference value memory 273b.

  The display R number counter 273c is a counter for managing the number of rounds executed during the special game state (big win). When the effect control device 117 receives a jackpot transition command instructing a transition to the special gaming state from the main control device 110, the maximum number of rounds executed in the current special gaming state (16 rounds in the present embodiment) is The display R number counter 273c is set. Thereafter, the value of the display R number counter 273c is decremented by one each time the effect control device 117 receives a close command from the main control device 110 and ends one round.

  The common effect time measurement counter 273d is a counter for measuring the effect period (130 s in the present embodiment) of the common effect portion, which is the effect constituting the first half of the jackpot effect. In the present embodiment, the jackpot effect is configured to be executed from the start of the first round to the end of the final round (in the present embodiment, the 16th round). Therefore, before the start of the first round, a value corresponding to the effect period of the common effect portion is set in the common effect time measurement counter 273d, and measurement (timekeeping) is started with the start of the first round. When the value of the common effect time measurement counter 273d becomes zero, it indicates that the effect period of the common effect portion has ended.

  The display R time measurement counter 273e is a counter for measuring the period of each round. When the effect control device 117 receives an opening command indicating the start of a round (that is, opening of the specific winning opening 65a) from the main control device 110, measurement by the display R time measurement counter 273e starts from zero. Then, when receiving a closing command indicating the end of the round (that is, closing of the specific prize opening 65a) from the main control device 110, the measurement by the display R time measurement counter 273e is ended, and the value at that time is the measurement target round. Indicates the round period.

  The common performance time measurement flag 273f is a flag indicating whether or not the measurement by the common performance time measurement counter 273d is being executed. If the common performance time measurement flag 273f is on (that is, “1”), It shows that the measurement by the common performance time measurement counter 273d is being executed.

  The common performance time measurement flag 273f is initialized to off (that is, “0”) in the initialization process of the RAM 273 that is executed when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. When the production control device 117 receives an opening command indicating the start of the first round from the main control device 110, the common production time measurement flag 273f is set to ON, and thereafter, the common production time measurement flag 273f is set to the common production time. When the time measuring counter 273d becomes zero, it is set to off.

  The display R time measurement flag 273g is a flag indicating whether or not the measurement by the display R time measurement counter 273e is being executed. If the display R time measurement flag 273g is on (that is, “1”), The display R time measurement counter 273e indicates that measurement is being executed.

  The display R time measurement flag 273g is initialized to OFF (that is, “0”) in the initialization process of the RAM 273 that is executed when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on. It is turned on and off at the start and end of one round, respectively. Specifically, when the effect control device 117 receives an opening command indicating the start of a round from the main control device 110, the display R time measurement flag 273g is set to ON, and thereafter, an opening command indicating the end of the round is set as the main command. When received from the control device 110, the display R time measurement flag 273g is set to OFF.

  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 MPU 271 includes an audio memory 280 in addition to the ROM 272 and the RAM 273 described above. The audio memory 280 is a memory that stores audio data used for fluctuating display (fluctuating effect) and jackpot effects, sound effect data, 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. The character ROM 275 stores, for example, various data for effects used for variable display (variable effects) and jackpot effects, a character pattern of the third symbol, a background symbol, a notice character symbol, 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. In the present embodiment, the display effect of the jackpot effect is configured to be executed by moving a frame of a moving image or a still image, and the character ROM 275 stores data for moving a frame of a moving image or a still image. Is remembered.

  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 presentation data compressed and stored in the character ROM 275 is read out and decompressed, and then written in a predetermined area of the video RAM 276.

  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 display data storage area (not shown). This variable display data storage area (not shown) is a memory for storing data for performing variable display (variable effect) and jackpot effect in the third symbol display device 81, and each effect is displayed in the third symbol display device 81. When started, an image corresponding to the data stored in the variable effect data storage area is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 according to time.

  The various data is read from the character ROM 275 and stored in the variable effect data storage area because the processing speed of the RAM is generally higher than that of 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 process (see FIG. 18), store the power-off occurrence information 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, with reference to FIG.7 and FIG.8, the jackpot effect performed in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is demonstrated. Fig.7 (a) is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the jackpot effect performed in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment.

  The jackpot effect of the present embodiment is configured as a series of effects from the start to the end together with the display effect and the sound effect. In other words, the display effects and display effects of the present embodiment are configured to be executed as a series of effects without interruption during the interval period between rounds in the special gaming state (big hit).

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the jackpot effect of the present embodiment includes a common effect that is executed from the start of the jackpot effect and a selection effect that is executed following the common effect. The common effect is an effect that is commonly executed in any jackpot effect, and its effect period is 130 s.

  In addition, the production period of this common effect (130 s in this embodiment) is executed in the longest period (30 s in this embodiment) required for the round period of a predetermined number of rounds to digest each round. It is preferable that the period is longer than the case. The reason is that it is possible to secure at least a predetermined number R of measurement values (measurement values in the round period) used for calculating the average time required to digest one round.

  On the other hand, 10 types of selection effects are prepared from selection effect 1 with an effect period of 28 s to selection effect 10 with an effect period of 172 s. An item corresponding to the predicted value of the time (total remaining time) required from the end of the production to the end of the jackpot production is selected (selected). That is, the production period of the selection production is variable.

  FIG. 7B is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the digestion time per round (that is, the round period) and the effect period of the selection effect in the special gaming state (big hit). By the way, since the firing interval of the balls is generally about 0.6 s, at least 6 s is required for 10 balls, which is one of the round end conditions, to enter the specific winning opening 65a. One round of digestion takes at least 6 seconds.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot effect is configured to be executed from the start of the first round to the end of the final round (in the present embodiment, the 16th round), so the digestion time per round Is 6 to 8 s, the jackpot effect period is 126 to 158 s including the interval period between rounds (2 s in the present embodiment). Therefore, since the production period of the common production is 130 s, the selection production period when the digestion time per round is 8 s or less is 28 s at the maximum. In the present embodiment, a selection effect having an effect period of 28 s is prepared as a selection effect 1 (display selection effect 1, voice selection effect 1).

  Similarly, when the digestion time per round is 9 s, 10 s, 11 s, 12 s, 13 s, 14 s, 15 s, and 16 s, the selected presentation periods are 44 s, 60 s, 76 s, 92 s, 108 s, 124 s, and 140 s, respectively. , And 156 s. In the present embodiment, selection effects whose preparation periods are 44 s, 60 s, 76 s, 92 s, 108 s, 124 s, 140 s, and 156 s are prepared as selection effects 2 to 9, respectively.

  Even when the digestion time per round is longer than 16 s, a selection effect can be prepared in units of 1 s as in the case of selection effects 1 to 9. However, the amount of data stored in the character ROM 275 and the voice memory 280 accordingly. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the digestion time per round is longer than 16 s, the effect period of the selection effect is uniformly set to 172 s. Then, the selection effect having the effect period of 172 s is prepared as the selection effect 10 (the display selection effect 10 and the voice selection effect 10).

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the contents of the jackpot effect. First, the contents of the jackpot effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8A is a diagram showing the contents of a common effect (hereinafter referred to as “display common effect”) among the jackpot effects displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the contents of a selection effect (hereinafter referred to as “display selection effect”) among jackpot effects displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the display common effect whose effect period (display period) is 130 s is composed of an “adventure start” portion for 20 s and a “seabed search” portion for 110 s that follows. . In the “undersea search” portion of the common display effect, the main character 1 to the main character 18 including the main character that is a character that increases the expectation of the jackpot (so-called “hot”) when it appears during the reach effect of the third pattern. Is set to appear. Since the display common effect is an effect that is always executed at the time of the jackpot effect, the main character including the hot character that has a low probability of appearing during the reach effect is made to appear in the player. You can enjoy the jackpot production.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (b), among the display selection effects 1 to 10, only the display selection effect 1 whose effect period (display period) is 28s is composed of an “ending” portion between 28s, and the others. The display selection effects 2 to 10 are composed of a “jungle search” portion of various effect periods and an “ending” portion between 28 s. That is, the difference in the production period of the display selection productions 2 to 10 corresponds to the production period of the “jungle search” portion.

  Specifically, the “jungle search” portion of the display selection effect 2 with an effect period of 44 s is configured as an effect between 16 s in which the sub characters 17 and 18 appear among the sub characters appearing during the reach effect of the third pattern. The In addition, the “jungle search” portion of the display selection effect 3 in which the effect period is 60 s is configured as an effect between 32 s in which the sub characters 15 to 18 appear.

  Similarly, the “jungle search” portion of the display selection effect 4 with an effect period of 76 s is configured as an effect between 48 s in which the sub-characters 13 to 18 appear, and the “jungle search” of the display selection effect 5 with an effect period of 92 s. The “Jungle Search” portion of the display selection effect 6 in which the effect period is 108 s is configured as an effect for 80 s in which the sub characters 9 to 18 appear. Is done.

  In addition, in the “jungle search” portions of the display selection effect 7 (124s), the display selection effect 8 (140s), the display effect selection effect 9 (156s), and the display selection effect 10 (172s), the sub-characters 7 to 18 respectively. An effect between 96s appearing, an effect between 112s where sub characters 5-18 appear, an effect between 128s where sub characters 3-18 appear, and an effect between 144s where sub characters 1-18 appear.

  In addition, the data of the “adventure departure” portion, the “seabed search” portion, the “jungle search” portion, and the “ending” portion that appear in the display common effect and the display selection effects 1 to 10 described above are stored in the character ROM 275. Yes. Further, data of the main characters 1 to 18 appearing in the “seabed search” portion and the sub characters 1 to 18 appearing in the “jungle search” portion are also stored in the character ROM 275.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 8C and 8D, the contents of the jackpot effect output as sound from the sound output device 226 will be described. FIG. 8C is a diagram showing the contents of the common effect (hereinafter referred to as “sound common effect”) among the jackpot effects output from the audio output device 226, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the content of the selection effect (henceforth a "voice selection effect") among the jackpot effects output from the output device 226.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the sound common effect whose effect period (performance period) is 130 s is composed of a “prelude” for 20 s followed by “No. 1” for 110 s. Note that “No. 1” in the voice common effect is performed in this order: A melody (20 s), B melody (8 s), C melody (24 s), D melody (8 s), and chorus A (50 s). It is a configuration.

  As shown in FIG. 8D, the audio selection effects 1 to 10 are composed of “No. 2” of various effect periods (performance periods) and “Ending” between 8s. That is, the difference in the production period of the audio selection productions 1 to 10 corresponds to the production period of “No. 2”.

  Specifically, “No. 2” of the voice selection effect 1 whose effect period is 28 s is composed of A melody for 20 s. Also, “No. 2” of the audio selection effect 2 with an effect period of 44 s is composed of an A melody for 20 s, a B melody for 8 s, and a D melody for 8 s, and an audio with an effect period of 60 s. “No. 2” of selection effect 3 includes an A melody for 20 s, a B melody for 8 s, and a C melody for 24 s.

  Similarly, “No. 2” of the voice selection effect 4 with an effect period of 76 s is composed of an A melody for 20 s, a B melody for 8 s, and a chorus B for 40 s, and the effect period is 92 s. “No. 2” of the audio selection effect 5 is composed of an A melody for 20 s, a C melody for 24 s, and a chorus B for 40 s, and “No. 2” of the audio selection effect 6 with an effect period of 108 s. Is composed of an A melody for 20 s, a B melody for 8 s, a C melody for 24 s, a D melody for 8 s, and a chorus B for 40 s.

  In addition, “No. 2” of the audio selection effect 7 with an effect period of 124 s is composed of an A melody for 20 s, a guitar for 56 s, and a chorus B for 40 s, and an audio selection with an effect period of 140 s. “No. 2” of production 8 is composed of an A melody for 20 s, a B melody for 8 s, a D melody for 8 s, a guitar for 56 s, and a chorus B for 40 s. In addition, “No. 2” of the voice selection effect 9 with an effect period of 156 s is an A melody for 20 s, a B melody for 8 s, a C melody for 24 s, a guitar for 56 s, and a rust for 40 s. “No. 2” of the voice selection effect 10 composed of B and the effect period of 172 s is an A melody for 20 s, a B melody for 8 s, a C melody for 24 s, a guitar for 56 s, It is composed of B melody for 8 s and rust B for 40 s.

  It should be noted that “Prelude”, “A melody”, “B melody”, “C melody”, “D melody”, “A rust”, “B rust” appearing in the above-described common display effects and display selection effects 1-10. , “Guitar” and “Ending” data are stored in the audio memory 280.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, a method for selecting one selection effect from among a plurality of selection effects (display selection effects 1 to 10, audio selection effects 1 to 10) will be described. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing the contents of a selection effect determination table 272b (see FIG. 5) which is a table for determining (selecting) a selection effect portion in the jackpot effect.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the selected effect determination table 272b is calculated from the end of the common effect until the end of the jackpot effect, calculated based on the execution period (round period) of each round measured during the common effect period. A predicted value of the time required (total remaining time) is associated with a display selection effect and a voice selection effect.

  Specifically, the display selection effect 1 (28s) and the voice selection effect 1 (28s) are associated with the case where the predicted value t of the total remaining time is less than 44s. Further, when the predicted value t of the total remaining time is 44 s or more and less than 60 s, the display selection effect 2 (44 s) and the voice selection effect 2 (44 s) are associated with each other, and the predicted value of the total remaining time For the case where t is 60 s or more and less than 76 s, display selection effect 3 (60 s) and voice selection effect 3 (60 s) are associated with each other.

  Similarly, the display selection effect 4 (76s) and the voice selection effect 4 (76s) are associated with each other when the predicted value t of the total remaining time is 76 s or more and less than 92 s, and the total remaining time is predicted. For the case where the value t is 92 s or more and less than 108 s, display selection effect 5 (92 s) and audio selection effect 5 (92 s) are associated with each other.

  Further, when the predicted value t of the total remaining time is 108 s or more and less than 124 s, the display selection effect 6 (108 s) and the voice selection effect 6 (108 s) are associated with each other, and the predicted value of the total remaining time The display selection effect 7 (124s) and the audio selection effect 7 (124s) are associated with the case where t is 124s or more and less than 140s.

  Further, when the predicted value t of the total remaining time is 140 s or more and less than 156 s, the display selection effect 8 (140 s) and the voice selection effect 8 (140 s) are associated with each other, and the predicted value of the total remaining time The display selection effect 9 (156s) and the audio selection effect 9 (156s) are associated with the case where t is 156s or more and less than 172s. Furthermore, when the predicted value t of the total remaining time is 172 s or more, the display selection effect 10 (172 s) and the voice selection effect 10 (172 s) are associated with each other.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, for the display selection effects 1 to 9 and the audio selection effects 1 to 9, the estimated total remaining time (that is, the time required from the end of the common effect until the end of the jackpot effect). A selection effect (display selection effect, voice selection effect) for a short effect period is selected. Therefore, the selected selection effect can be ended before the end of the jackpot effect, and the player is ended by ending the selection effect before the end of the jackpot effect (that is, the jackpot effect is ended before the end of the jackpot effect). Can show all of the jackpot production. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied with the portion where the jackpot effect is interrupted and cannot be seen and the game motivation is lowered.

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 in the pachinko machine 10 having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 18. 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 process that is periodically started (in a 2 ms cycle in this embodiment). And activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal, and are roughly divided into NMI interrupt processing.

  First, referring to FIG. 10, a startup process when the main controller 110 is turned on will be described. FIG. 10 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. 11, the main process performed after the startup process described above will be described. FIG. 11 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. 16) 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 / subtraction command, and the like necessary for the third symbol 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 CS 1, CS 2 and CS 3 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

  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, the jackpot 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 jackpot state (S205). Specifically, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for each round of the big hit state, and then a predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses, or a predetermined number (the number of books) is set in the specific winning opening 65a. In the embodiment, when 10 balls have entered, the process of closing the specific winning opening 65a is a process of repeatedly executing a predetermined number of rounds (16 rounds in the present embodiment). Details of the jackpot 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 cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (738, 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.

  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 CS 1, CS 2 and CS 3 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

  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. 15) 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 variation process (S204) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the variation process (S204) executed in the main process (see FIG. 11). In the variation process, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is currently being hit (S301). The jackpot includes the jackpot game displayed on the third symbol display device 81 and the first symbol display device 37 in the jackpot and the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game ends. As a result of the determination, if it is a big hit (S301: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  If it is not a big hit (S301: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302), and if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is not changing. (S302: No), the value of a special figure reservation ball counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 203, that is, the number N of special figure reservation balls is acquired (S303). After the process of S303, it is determined whether or not the special figure holding ball number N is larger than 0 (S304). If the special figure holding ball number N is 0 (S304: No), this process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the number of special figure holding balls N> 0 (S304: Yes), the number N of special figure holding balls (that is, the value of the special figure holding ball counter) is decremented by 1 (S304) and provided in the RAM 203. A reserve ball storage area forward process for sequentially shifting data stored in the reserve first to fourth areas of the reserve ball storage area (not shown) to the execution area side is executed (S305). The detailed process executed in the reserved ball storage area forward process (S305) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After execution of the reserved ball storage area forward process (S305), the fluctuation start process of the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S306), and the fluctuation process (S204) is terminated. The detailed processing executed in the change start processing (S306) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S302, if it is determined that the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302: Yes), a special figure control timer (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is displayed. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed by referring to (S307). A special figure control timer (not shown) is a timer that manages the time from the start of change to the end of change. The display time during the change of the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the change pattern selected by the change type counters CS1 and CS2 and the addition / subtraction value of the effect time selected by the change type counter CS3. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (S307: No), the display of the first symbol display device 37 is updated (S308).

  In the present embodiment, among the LEDs 37a of the first symbol display device 37, until the fluctuation time elapses after the fluctuation starts, for example, if the currently lit LED is red, the red LED is turned off. The green LED is turned on, and if the green LED is lit, the green LED is turned off and the blue LED is turned on. If the blue LED is lit, the blue LED is turned off. And a display mode for turning on the red LED is set.

  Here, the stop symbol displayed by the stop display of the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the value of the first hit random number counter C1 as to whether or not it is a big hit. Furthermore, for the jackpot stop symbol, depending on the value of the first hit type counter C2, the stop symbol when the jackpot is in a high probability state after the jackpot (that is, the probability variation jackpot) and the case of a low probability state after the jackpot (that is, , Usually a big jackpot) stop symbol. For example, if it is a probability variation big hit, a blue LED is turned on as a stop symbol, and if it is a second probability variation big hit, a red LED is turned on as a stop symbol. On the other hand, when the lottery result (value of the first random number counter C1) is out of the range, the red LED and the green LED are turned on as a stop symbol. In addition, although the lighting of each LED is released when the next fluctuation display is started, it may be turned on only for a few seconds after the fluctuation stops.

  Note that the variation process is executed every 4 ms, but 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 variation time of the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed (S307: Yes), the stop display is set to end (stop) the variation display being executed in the first symbol display device 37. (S309), a stop command is set in order to synchronize the fluctuation stop of the third symbol display device 81 with the lighting of the LED in the first symbol display device 37 (S310), and a big hit start flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 ) Is turned on (S311), the variation process (S204) is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 9). When receiving the stop command set in S310, the effect control device 117 ends the 1 variable display being executed in the third symbol display device 81.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the above-described reserved ball storage area forward process (S305) will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the reserved ball storage area forward processing (S305) executed in the variation processing (see FIG. 12).

  In the reserved ball storage area forward process (S305), first, each data (first random number counter value, first hit type counter value, and stop pattern stored in the reserved first area of the reserved ball storage area) The value of the selection counter is shifted to the execution area (S351).

  Next, each data stored in the reserved second area to the reserved fourth area is shifted to an area having a smaller area number (S352). In the present embodiment, data is shifted only for the reserved area where data is stored (held) among the second to fourth reserved areas. Therefore, since a data shift process is not performed for a reserved area in which data is not stored (held), the number of data shifts can be reduced, and a control burden can be reduced.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that each data of a 2nd-4th reserved area may be shifted to the area where an area number is 1 small irrespective of the presence or absence of data, respectively. In that case, since it is not necessary to determine whether or not data is stored (held) in the second to fourth reserved areas, the number of steps of the program can be reduced. Therefore, since the capacity of the program can be reduced, the free capacity of the ROM 202 can be increased.

  Next, 1 is subtracted from the value of the special figure reservation ball counter (number N of special figure reservation balls) (S353), and a hold number command indicating the value of the special figure reservation ball counter after the subtraction is set (S354). The hold number command set by the process of S354 is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 executed next time in the main process (see FIG. 11). When the output 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 hold number command are turned on in the special figure hold lamp 85.

  Next, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on in accordance with the value of the special figure holding ball counter (the number N of special figure holding balls), and the new holding number is displayed in the lighting state (S355). The sphere storage area sequential feed process (S305) is terminated, and the process returns to the fluctuation process (see FIG. 12).

  Next, the above-described change start process (S306) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the change start process (S306) executed in the change process (see FIG. 12).

  In the variation start process (S306), 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), if the value of the first per-random number counter C1 is “310” or “608”, it is determined as a big hit by the process of S401. On the other hand, when the probability is high, the value of the first random number counter C1 is “28, 63, 90, 127, 154, 188, 210, 250, 278, 305, 343, 375, 400, 426, 471, 509, 535, 568, 598, 618 ", the jackpot is determined 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 this embodiment, when the value of the first hit type counter C2 is “1, 2, 3”, the big hit type is “probable big hit”, and the value of the first hit type counter C2 is “0, 4”. ", The jackpot type is" normal jackpot ".

  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 Based on the above, a variation pattern at the time of jackpot is determined (S403).

  That is, based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1, a rough variation time is determined from the normal reach variation (20 seconds) and the super reach variation (40 seconds), and the second variation type counter CS2 Based on this value, 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. By determining the variation pattern by the processing of S403, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the variation time of the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the jackpot symbol is determined. .

  Note that the above-described variation time can be set using only the value of the first variation type counter CS1 without using the value of the second variation type counter CS2, and only by the value of the first variation type counter CS1. Whether to set the value or both values of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 may be determined as appropriate according to the value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the game conditions each time. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit in the process of S401 (S401: No), the display mode (LED 37a lighting state) at the time of disconnection displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is set (S408). Specifically, in S408, based on the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, a stop pattern at the time of detachment (rear / rear reach, reach other than front / rear reach, or complete disengagement) is determined. After that, setting is performed so that a display mode corresponding to the determined stop symbol is displayed on the first symbol display device 37.

  After the processing of S408, 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 The fluctuation pattern at the time of deviation is determined based on the value of (S409).

  That is, in the same manner as the processing of S403 described above, based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1, the rough variation (11 seconds), normal reach variation (20 seconds), super reach variation (40 seconds) is roughly selected. In addition to determining the variation time of the symbol variation, 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 based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. decide. By determining the variation pattern by the processing of S409, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set and the variation time of the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the off symbol is determined. .

  In the process of S408, when “front / rear out of reach” or “reach other than front / rear out of reach” is set as the display mode at the time of release, reach fluctuation (normal reach fluctuation, super reach fluctuation) is always determined by the process of S409. As shown, the table is preset.

  After the process of S403 or S409, the effect time (addition / subtraction value of effect time) to be added to or subtracted from 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 processing of S404, a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern (variation time) determined by the processing of S403 or S409 is set (S405), and then the display mode set by the processing of S402 or S408 (ie, stop) Set the type command according to the symbol. (S408). Thereafter, an effect time addition / subtraction command corresponding to the effect time addition / subtraction value determined in the process of S404 is set (S407), the fluctuation start process (S306) is terminated, and the process returns to the fluctuation process (see FIG. 10).

  As described above, after the “holding number command” is set in the reserved ball storage area forward process (see FIG. 13), the “variation pattern command” and “type” are set in the change start process (see FIG. 14). Commands are set in the order of “command” and “calculation time addition / subtraction command”. In the external output process (S201) in the main process (see FIG. 11), since the commands are output in the order in which the commands are set, when the 3rd symbol display device 81 starts the variable display of the 3rd symbol. The commands are output to the effect control device 117 in the order of “pending number command”, “variation pattern command”, “type command”, and “calculation time addition / subtraction command”.

  Next, the aforementioned jackpot process (S205) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the jackpot process (S205) executed in the main process (see FIG. 11).

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the jackpot process (S205), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is being hit similarly to the process of S301 in the fluctuation process (see FIG. 12) (S421). No), it is determined whether the jackpot start time, that is, whether the jackpot start flag (not shown) is on (S422). If the jackpot start flag is off, that is, if the jackpot start flag is not at the start of the jackpot (S322: No), the jackpot process (S205) ends.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot start flag is turned on, that is, if the jackpot start is started (S422: Yes), the jackpot start flag is turned off (S423) and the jackpot opening is set (S424). In the process of S424, the jackpot opening presentation period is set in a jackpot control timer (not shown) provided in the RAM 203.

  After the processing of S424, a jackpot migration command is set (S425). When the jackpot shift command is set by the process of S425, the set jackpot shift command is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process (S201) of the main process (see FIG. 11). Then, the effect control device 117 that has received the jackpot shift command starts the effect of the jackpot opening (displayed on the third symbol display device 81).

  After the process of S425, it is determined whether or not the jackpot control timer (not shown) indicates the opening timing of the specific winning opening 65a (S426). Also, if the result of the determination in S421 is a big hit (S421: Yes), the process proceeds to S426 to determine whether it is the opening timing of the specific winning opening 65a.

  As a result of the determination by the process of S426, if it is the opening timing of the specific winning opening 65a (S426: Yes), an opening setting process is executed to start the round (S427). Specifically, in the opening setting process (S427), the large opening solenoid (a part of the solenoid 209) is turned on (excited) to open the specific winning opening 65a and the maximum opening period of the specific winning opening 65a ( In this embodiment, 30 s) is set in a jackpot control timer (not shown).

  After executing the opening setting process (S427), an opening command is set (S428). When the release command is set by the process of S428, the set release command is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process (S201) of the main process (see FIG. 11). And the production | presentation control apparatus 117 recognizes the start of a round by reception of this open command, and performs each setting required in order to control the display and output sound in a round.

  After the process of S428, it is determined whether or not the jackpot control timer (not shown) indicates the closing timing of the specific winning opening 65a (S429). Further, if it is not the opening timing of the specific winning opening 65a as a result of the determination by the processing of S426 (S426: No), the process proceeds to S429 to determine whether it is the closing timing of the specific winning opening 65a.

  As a result of the determination by the process of S429, if it is the closing timing of the specific winning opening 65a (S429: Yes), a closing time setting process is executed to end the round (S430). Specifically, in the closing time setting process (S430), the large opening opening solenoid is turned off to close the specific winning opening 65a, and when the running round is other than the final round, the next round (ie, An interval period (2s in the present embodiment) until the next specific winning opening 65a is opened is set in a jackpot control timer (not shown).

  After execution of the closing setting process (S427), a closing command is set (S431). When the closing command is set by the process of S431, the set closing command is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process (S201) of the main process (see FIG. 11). And the production | presentation control apparatus 117 recognizes completion | finish of a round by reception of this closing command, and performs each setting required in order to control the display and output audio | voice after a round end.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S429, if it is not the closing timing of the specific winning opening 65a (S429: No), after the specific winning opening 65a is opened, a predetermined number of balls (10 in this embodiment) are specified. It is determined whether or not the winning opening 65a has been entered (S435).

  As a result of the determination by the process of S435, when a predetermined number of balls have entered the specific prize opening 65a after the specific prize opening 65a is opened (S435: Yes), the round end condition is satisfied, and therefore the process of S430 And the closing time setting process is executed (S430). On the other hand, if a predetermined number of balls have not yet entered the specific winning opening 65a (S435: No), the jackpot process (S205) is terminated.

  After the process of S431, it is determined whether it is the end of jackpot, that is, the end of the final round (in the present embodiment, the 16th round) (S432). If the result of determination in S432 is not the end of jackpot (S432: No), the jackpot process (S205) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the result of the determination in S432 is the end of the jackpot (S432: Yes), the jackpot ending is set (S433). In the processing of S433, the jackpot ending effect period is set in a jackpot control timer (not shown).

  After the process of S433, an ending command is set (S434), and the jackpot process (S205) is terminated. When the ending command is set by the process of S434, the set ending command is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process (S201) of the main process (see FIG. 11). Upon receiving the ending command, the effect control device 117 starts a jackpot ending effect (displayed on the third symbol display device 81).

  FIG. 16 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 (738 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, , 619, 15, 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.

  Here, the start winning process (S504) described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the start winning process (S504) executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16).

  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), whether or not the special figure holding ball number N of the first symbol display device 37 is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined (S602).

  At this time, if there is a winning at the first entrance 64 and the number of special figure holding balls N <4 (S602: Yes), the first per-random number counter C1 and the first per-type updated in step S503 The values of the counter C2 and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are stored in the first area among the empty reserved areas in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 (S603).

  Next, 1 is added to the value of the special figure holding ball counter (not shown), that is, the special figure holding ball number N (S604), and a holding number command indicating the value of the special figure holding ball number counter after the addition is issued. Setting is made (S605). The hold number command set by the process of S605 is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 executed in the main process (see FIG. 11). Upon receiving the hold number command, the effect control device 117 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.

  Next, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on in accordance with the value of the special figure holding ball counter (the number N of special figure holding balls), and the new number of holdings is displayed in the lighting state (S606). The winning process (S504) is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16).

  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 and S604 are skipped, the start winning process (S504) is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16).

  FIG. 18 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, each control process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described with reference to FIGS. 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. 19 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 (LCD) 81 (S1004).

  Next, the power supply provided in the RAM 273 indicates whether this startup process is executed because the MPU 271 is reset during the power-off process (see S1110 in FIG. 20) 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. The details will be described later with reference to FIG. 20, but 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, power-off processing (see S1110 in FIG. 20) 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 S1110 in FIG. 20) was performed 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 the 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 S1110 in FIG. 20) 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 production 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 the process of S1005, when the power-off process flag is on (S1005: Yes), the power-off process (see S1110 in FIG. 20) was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred, but the power-off occurred. In this case, the MPU 271 is reset in the middle of executing 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 the process of S1007, the entire storage area of the RAM 273 is checked (S1007), and it is determined whether the RAM 273 is normal based on the check result (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 S1110 in FIG. 20) 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, as a result of checking in the process of S1010, if the power-off flag is on (S1010: Yes), the work area (work area) of 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. When the initial value of the RAM 273 is set in S1012, the default value 25s is set as the reference value in the reference value memory 273b.

  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, as a result of checking in the process of S1010, if the power-off flag is turned off (S1010: No), the process of S1011 that is the work area clear process of the RAM 273 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S1012. Is set (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. 20, the main process executed after the startup process described above will be described. FIG. 20 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. 19) of the effect control device 117 described above, 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), a measurement time update process for updating the values of the common performance time measurement counter 273d and the display R measurement counter 273e is executed (S1102). Details of the measurement time update process (S1102) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the measurement time update process (S1102), a selection effect determination process for determining a selection effect to be executed during the special game state (big win) is executed (S1103). The details of the selection effect determination process (S1103) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the selection effect determination process (S1103), an audio lamp effect process, which is a process for executing various lamp lighting control and audio output control, is executed (S1104), and the process proceeds to S1105. Details of the sound lamp effect process (S1102) 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 process of S1102 to S1104 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1105. Note that when 1 ms has not elapsed since the previous determination was executed in S1101, the audio lamp effect process (S1104) is skipped in the audio lamp effect process (S1104). 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 S1105, it is determined whether or not 20 ms or more has elapsed since the previous determination was executed (that is, since the process of S1105 was executed last time) (S1105). At this time, when 20 ms or more have passed since the previous determination was executed (S1105: Yes), a moving image (image) corresponding to the variation effect and a moving image (image) corresponding to the jackpot effect are displayed in the third symbol display. A display effect process, which is a process for displaying on the device (LCD) 81, is executed (S1106), and the process proceeds to S1107. Details of the display effect process (S1106) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S1105, if 20 ms has not yet elapsed since the previous determination was executed (S1105: No), the process of S1106 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1107. Note that the display effect process (S1106) is skipped when the display effect process (S1106) has not elapsed since the previous determination was executed in S1105. This is the third effect display device (LCD) 81. 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 processing of S1107, it is determined whether or not occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the RAM 273 (S1107). 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 S1107 that the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S1107: Yes), both the power interruption flag and the power interruption processing flag are turned on (S1109), and the power interruption processing is performed. Execute (S1110). After the power-off process (S1110) is executed, the power-off process flag is turned off (S1111), and then the process is looped infinitely.

  In the power-off process of S1110, the generation of the interrupt process is prohibited, and each output port is turned off to the audio output device 226, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, and the third symbol display device 81. 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 processing of S1107, if the information on occurrence of power interruption is not stored (S1107: No), the keyword “55AAh” stored in the RAM 273 by the processing of S1009 of the startup processing (see FIG. 19) is stored. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the RAM 273 is destroyed (S1108). If the RAM 273 is not destroyed (S1108: No), the process returns to S1101, and the above-described processes of S1101 to S1108 are repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the RAM 273 is destroyed by the process of S1108 (S1108: Yes), the process is looped infinitely 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 (S1106) 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 measurement time update process (S1102) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the measurement time update process (S1102) executed in the main process (see FIG. 20) of the effect control device 117.

  In the measurement time update process (S1102), first, it is determined whether the common performance time measurement flag 273f is on (S1201). At this time, if the common effect time measurement flag 273f is on (S1201: Yes), measurement by the common effect time measurement counter 273d is being executed. Therefore, in such a case, 1 is subtracted from the value of the common performance time measurement counter 273d (S1202), and the process proceeds to S1203.

  On the other hand, if the common performance time measurement flag 273f is off (S1201: No), measurement by the common performance time measurement counter 273d is not performed. Therefore, in such a case, the process of S1202 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1203.

  In the processing of S1203, it is determined whether or not the display R time measurement flag 273g is on (S1203). If the display R time measurement flag 273g is turned on as a result of the determination in S1203 (S1203: Yes), the display R time measurement counter 273e is measuring, so 1 is added to the value of the display R time measurement counter 273e. (S1204). After the process of S1204, the measurement time update process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the display R time measurement flag 273g is OFF as a result of the determination in the processing of S1203 (S1203: No), since the measurement by the display R time measurement counter 273e is not in progress, the processing of S1204 is skipped and the measurement time is skipped. The update process ends, and the process returns to the main process.

  Next, the selection effect determination process (S1103) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the selected effect determination process (S1103) executed in the main process (see FIG. 20) of the effect control device 117.

  In the selection effect determination process (S1103), first, it is determined whether the common effect time measurement flag 273f is on (S1221). At this time, if the common effect time measurement flag 273f is off (S1221: No), since the measurement by the common effect time measurement counter 273d is not performed, in this case, the selected effect determination process is terminated and the main process is completed. Return to.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in S1221 is that the common effect time measurement flag 273f is on (S1221: Yes), it is determined whether the common effect time measurement counter 273d is 0 (S1222).

  If the common effect time measurement counter 273d is not 0 (S1222: No) as a result of the determination in the process of S1222, it is not the timing for determining the selected effect. In this case, the selected effect determining process is terminated, and the main Return to processing.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in S1222 is that the common effect time measurement counter 273d is 0 (S1222: Yes), the common effect time measurement flag 273f is turned off (S1223), and each stored in the measurement time memory 273a. Of the measured values for the round (measured round period), each value excluding the value of the first round and the value exceeding the reference value stored in the reference value memory 273b is extracted (S1224). Next, the average value of the extracted values is calculated as the average time required for one round of digestion (S1225).

  As described above, in this embodiment, when calculating the average time required for one round of digestion from the measured values of each round measured during the common performance period, the round is caused by a cause such as a player launch delay. The average time is calculated by excluding the value of the first round in which the period tends to be long and the measured value exceeding the limit of the value that is significant for calculating the average time (that is, the reference value). Therefore, the average time required for one round of digestion can be accurately obtained for an actual game.

  After the process of S1225, the sum of the values stored in the measurement time memory from the effect period of the common effect (130 s in the present embodiment) (that is, the sum of the round periods of the rounds ended during the common effect period). Is subtracted to calculate the execution time of the current round (S1226).

  Next, the execution time of the current round calculated in S1226 is subtracted from the average time required for digestion of one round calculated in S1225 (hereinafter simply referred to as “average time”) to obtain the remaining time of the current round. Predict (estimate) (S1227).

  After the processing of S1227, the number of rounds after the current round (hereinafter referred to as “the number of remaining R”) is acquired based on the value of the display R number counter 273c (S1228). Next, the remaining R number calculated in S1228 and the average time calculated in S1225 are integrated, and the remaining time due to the remaining round is predicted (S1229).

  After the process of S1229, the remaining time of the current round predicted in S1227 and the remaining time of the remaining round predicted by the process of S1229 are added to predict the remaining round time until the end of all rounds (S1230).

  After the process of S1230, the remaining R number acquired in S1228 and the interval period (2s in this embodiment) are integrated to calculate the remaining interval period to be executed before the end of all rounds (S1231).

  After the processing of S1231, the remaining round time predicted in S1230 and the remaining interval period acquired in S1231 are added to predict the total remaining time until the end of all rounds (that is, the end of jackpot effect) (S1232).

  After the process of S1232, the selection effect determination table 272b (FIG. 9) is referred to, and the display selection effect and the audio selection effect corresponding to the predicted total remaining time are determined (S1233). Thereafter, the determined display selection effect and voice selection effect are set (S1234), the selection effect determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.

  As a result of the processing of S1233 and S1234, a selection effect of a suitable effect period is selected for the total remaining time predicted according to the game situation (for example, how the player plays, individual differences of the pachinko machine 10, etc.) The display selection effect and the voice selection effect) are displayed or output as a voice following the common effect (display common effect and sound common effect).

  Next, the above-described audio lamp effect process (S1104) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an audio lamp effect process (S1104) executed in the main process (see FIG. 20) of the effect control device 117.

  In the sound lamp effect process (S1104), 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 state of the lamp edited in the process of S1245 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 such that the display of the third symbol display device 81 is switched to the title screen when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player for a predetermined time. 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 change time liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1247), the big hit time liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1248), the sound lamp effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.

  In the variation liquid crystal effect execution management process (S1247), based on the variation pattern command transmitted and received from the main control device 110, a time synchronized with the time required for the variation display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set. . In the jackpot liquid crystal effect execution management process (S1248), the voice selection determined by the voice effect (sound common effect and selection effect determination process (see FIG. 22)) corresponding to the jackpot effect performed in the third symbol display device 81. A time synchronized with the time required for production) is set. Based on the time set in the fluctuation liquid crystal effect execution management process (S1247) and the jackpot liquid crystal effect execution management process (S1248), the lamp editing process in S1245 and the sound editing / output process in S1246 are executed.

  Next, the display effect process (S1106) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the display effect process (S1106) executed in the main process (see FIG. 20) of the effect control device 117.

  In the display effect process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuating effect being executed on the third symbol display device 81 is an effect for jackpot (that is, whether or not it is a jackpot) (S1221). If it is medium (S1261: Yes), the jackpot effect process is executed (S1268). In this jackpot effect process, effect data corresponding to the jackpot effect (display common effect and display selection effect determined by the selection effect determination process (see FIG. 22)) performed by the third symbol display device 81 is obtained from the character ROM 275. By reading and writing in a predetermined area of the video RAM 276, the image of the jackpot effect is updated. After the big hit effect process (S1268) is ended, the display effect process is ended and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in the processing of S1261 (S1261: No), it is determined whether or not the 3rd symbol display device 81 is executing the variation display of the 3rd symbol (that is, whether or not it is changing). (S1262). At this time, if not changing (S1262: No), it is determined whether a change start flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 is on (S1263).

  The variation start flag (not shown) is a flag for instructing the start of variation display of the third symbol, and when it is determined in S1263 that the variation start flag is on, the variation display of the third symbol is started. . This variation start flag is set to ON when a variation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110 is received (see FIG. 25), and is set to OFF when starting the variation display of the third symbol.

  If the result of determination in S1263 is that the variation start flag is off (S1263: No), other display processing is executed (S1270). The other display processing is, for example, display processing such as a customer waiting effect that is executed when a predetermined time has elapsed when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player. After the execution of the other display process (S1270), the display effect process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the variation start flag is turned on as a result of the determination in the process of S1263 (S1263: Yes), the variation start flag is turned off (S1264), and the variation time counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 is set. An initial value is set (S1265). Note that a variation time counter (not shown) is a counter for measuring the elapsed time from the start of variation display of the third symbol. Note that the initial value set in the variation time counter in S1265 is a time obtained from the variation time of the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command and the addition / subtraction value of the effect time indicated by the effect time addition / subtraction command.

  After the processing of S1265, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation time counter is greater than 0, that is, whether or not it is within the variation time (S1227). On the other hand, if the result of determination in step S1262 is that the third symbol variation display is being executed (during variation) (S1262: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the value of the variation time counter (S1269), and the processing in step S1266 is performed. It shifts to and it is determined whether it is within the fluctuation time.

  If the result of determination in S1266 is within the variation time (S1266: Yes), symbol variation display is executed (S1267). More specifically, in the process of S1267, using the variable effect data stored in the variable effect data storage area (not shown) of the video RAM 276, the variable effect data (LCD) 81 is displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. An image corresponding to a fluctuation effect such as high-speed fluctuation) is displayed. After the process of S1267, 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 S1266, when the value of the variation time counter is 0, that is, when the variation time has ended (S1266: No), it is set based on the type command received from the main control device 110. The stopped symbol is displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 (S1271), the display effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, a command reception interrupt process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described. FIG. 25 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 jackpot shift command has been received (S1301). At this time, if the jackpot transfer command has not been received (S1301: No), the process proceeds to S1302.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot shift command is received (S1301: Yes), the maximum number of rounds (16 rounds in the present embodiment) is set in the display R number counter 273c (S1306), and it is determined that the jackpot state has been shifted or specified. A process of setting a jackpot opening which is an effect for notifying the number of times the winning opening 65a is opened (that is, the number of rounds) is executed (S1307). After the process of S1307, the process proceeds to S1302.

  In the process of S1302, it is determined whether an open command has been received (S1302). If the result of determination in S1302 is that an open command has not been received (S1302: No), it is determined whether or not a close command has been received (S1303). If the result of determination in S1303 is that a close command has not been received (S1303: No), the process proceeds to S1304.

  Here, when an open command is received (S1302: Yes) or when a close command is received (S1303: Yes), a round setting process for performing settings related to the start or end of a round is executed (S1308). , The process proceeds to S1304. Details of the round setting process (S1308) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the process of S1304, it is determined whether a variation pattern command has been received (S1304). At this time, when the variation pattern command is not received (S1304: No), the process proceeds to S1305.

  On the other hand, when a variation pattern command is received (S1304: Yes), a variation start flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is turned on (S1309), and a variation effect is started on the third symbol display device 81. The variation effect setting process for setting the variation effect data necessary for this is executed (S1310), and the process proceeds to S1305.

  In the process of S1305, it is determined whether another command has been received (S1305). At this time, if no other command has been received (S1305: No), this command reception interrupt process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if another command is received (S1305: Yes), processing according to the other command is executed (S1311), and this command reception interrupt processing is terminated. In addition, as a process according to other commands (S1311), for example, when a type command is received, a stop symbol is set, or when an effect time addition / subtraction command is received, the addition / subtraction value of the effect time is set. Deciding on a corresponding announcement effect (for example, a slip effect or a return effect), or setting a jackpot ending, which is an effect for notifying the end of a jackpot state when an ending command is received. ,and so on.

  Next, the round setting process (S1308) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the round setting process (S1308) executed in the above-described command reception interrupt process (see FIG. 25) when an open command or a close command is received.

  In the round setting process (S1308), it is first determined whether the received command is an open command (S1401). If the received command is an open command (S1401: Yes), the value of the display R number counter 273c is the maximum value (this embodiment). Then, it is determined whether it is 16) (S1402).

  If the value of the display R number counter 273c is the maximum value as a result of the determination in the process of S1402 (S1402: Yes), the received release command indicates the start of the first round. Therefore, in such a case, a display common effect is set (S1403), and a sound common effect is set (S1404). As a result of the processing of S1403 and S1404, the jackpot effect is started when the execution (display or audio output) of the common effect (display common effect and sound common effect) starts.

  After the process of S1404, an initial value corresponding to the production period of the common effect (130 s in this embodiment) is set in the common effect time measurement counter 273d (S1405). In the present embodiment, the common performance time measurement counter 273d is updated every 1 ms (see FIG. 21), so “130000” is set as the initial value.

  After the processing of S1405, the common performance time measurement flag 273f is turned on (S1406). When the common effect time measurement flag 273f is turned on by the processing of S1406, measurement of the effect period of the common effect by the common effect time measurement counter 273d is started.

  After the processing of S1406, the display R time measurement counter 273e is cleared to 0 (S1407), and the display R time measurement flag 273g is turned on (S1408). As a result of the processing of S1407 and S1408, measurement of the round period of each round is started.

  After the processing of S1408, setting for informing (displaying and outputting sound) the current round number is performed (S1409), the round setting processing is terminated, and the processing returns to the command reception interrupt processing.

  On the other hand, if the value of the display R number counter 273c is not the maximum value as a result of the determination by the process of S1402 (S1402: No), the received release command indicates the start of the second round or later, so in this case Therefore, the process of S1403 to S1406 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S1407.

  If the received command is not an open command as a result of the determination in S1401 (S1401: No), the received command is a close command indicating the end of the round. Therefore, in such a case, the display R time measurement flag 273g is turned off (S1410), and the time indicated by the value of the display R measurement counter 273e is set to the value of the display R number counter 273c (that is, the number of rounds of the round ended this time). The measured time memory 273a stores it in association with the indicated value (S1411).

  After the processing of S1411, 1 is subtracted from the value of the display R number counter 273c (S1412), and it is determined whether the value of the display R number counter 273c has become 0 (S1413). As a result of the determination in S1413, if the value of the display R number counter 273c is not yet 0 (S1413: No), the next round exists, so that the next round number is notified (display and audio output). Setting is performed (S1414), the round setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the command reception interrupt process.

  On the other hand, if the value of the display R number counter 273c is 0 (S1413: Yes) as a result of the determination in the processing of S1413, it indicates that the final round has ended (that is, the jackpot effect has ended), so it is executed next time. The reference value calculation process for calculating the reference value used in the jackpot effect is executed (S1415), the round setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the command reception interrupt process.

  Here, the reference value calculation process (S1414) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the reference value calculation process (S1414) executed in the round setting process (see FIG. 26) described above.

  In the reference value calculation process (S1414), first, among the measurement values (measured round periods) for each of the first to sixteenth rounds stored in the measurement time memory 273a, the value of the first round, Each value excluding the value exceeding the reference value stored in the reference value memory 273b is extracted (S1421), and the average value of the extracted values is calculated as the average time required for one round of digestion (S1422).

  Thus, in the present embodiment, from the measurement value of each round executed in the special gaming state (bonus), the value of the first round in which the round period tends to be long due to a cause such as a player launch delay, The average time required for one round of digestion is calculated except for the measured value exceeding the limit of values that can be considered significant for calculating the average time (ie, the reference value). Therefore, the average time required for one round of digestion can be accurately obtained for an actual game.

  After the processing of S1422, a predetermined time (for example, 10 s) is added to the calculated average time required for one round of digestion to calculate a reference value to be used in the next jackpot effect (S1423). It is stored in the reference value memory 273b (S1424). After the process of S1424, the measurement time memory 273a is cleared (S1425), the reference value calculation process is terminated, and the process returns to the round setting process.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the gaming situation during the production period of the common performance executed in the first half of the jackpot effect that is a series of effects executed in one special gaming state. (Specifically, based on the measurement value of the round period of each round executed during the production period of the common effect), from the end of the common effect until the jackpot effect ends (that is, the final round ends) And a selection effect according to the prediction is selected, so that the jackpot effect can be executed with a suitable length during the special game state in which the end time tends to vary. it can.

  Since the game situation as the prediction material for the period from the end of the common performance to the end of the jackpot effect is detected in the same state as when the jackpot effect is executed (ie, the special game state), the same condition (ie It is possible to reflect the player's operation rod in the special gaming state. Therefore, since the period from the end of the common effect to the end of the jackpot effect can be accurately predicted, a selection effect with a suitable length can be selected, and as a result, the jackpot effect is a suitable length. Now you can do it.

  Further, in the present embodiment, for each of a plurality of rounds executed within the production period of the common performance, the round period (that is, the period from the start to the end of each round) is measured, and based on the measured round period An average time required for one round to be consumed is calculated, and a period from the end of the common effect to the end of the jackpot effect is predicted based on the calculated average time. Therefore, it is easy to measure the round period of each round, and from calculating the average time required for one round to be digested from a plurality of round periods, until the jackpot effect ends after the end of the common effect The accuracy of prediction of the period can be improved.

  In addition, from the start to the end of the production period of the common production (that is, over the maximum possible period), the measurement of the round period used to calculate the average time required for one round to be consumed. As a result, the maximum number of measurement values can be secured. Therefore, the accuracy of prediction for the period from the end of the common effect to the end of the jackpot effect can be further increased, and as a result, the jackpot effect can be executed with a more suitable length.

  In addition, since a reference value to be used in the next special game state is calculated based on the round period measured for each round executed in one special game state, how to launch a ball by a player, A value reflecting a game situation such as the movement of a ball according to 10 individual differences can be set as a reference value, and the prediction accuracy of the period from the end of the common effect until the end of the jackpot effect can be set. Can be increased.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment described above, both the display effect and the display effect are configured to be executed without interruption during the interval between rounds in the special game state (big hit).

  On the other hand, in this 2nd Embodiment, the display effect is comprised so that it may be interrupted in the period of the interval between rounds in a special game state. On the other hand, the sound effects are executed as a series of effects without interruption during the interval between rounds in the special gaming state. 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. 28A is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a display effect in the jackpot effect of the second embodiment, and FIG. 28A is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a sound effect in the jackpot effect of the second embodiment. is there.

  As shown to Fig.28 (a), the display effect of 2nd Embodiment is comprised from the common effect performed from the start of a jackpot effect, and the selection effect performed following the common effect. Since the display effect of the second embodiment is interrupted during the interval period between rounds, the effect period is shorter.

  The effect period of the common effect in the display effect of the second embodiment is 120 s, and the effect period of the variable selection effect is among the ten types of display selection effects (display selection effects 1 to 10) from 8 s to 152 s. Thus, one display selection effect is selected (selected) according to the predicted value of the execution period (remaining round time) of the round executed after the end of the common effect until the end of the jackpot effect. In this embodiment, since the interval between rounds is 2 seconds, the total period of the intervals in 16 rounds (that is, the total period in which the display effect is interrupted) is 30 s.

  On the other hand, since the display effect of the second embodiment is executed as a series of effects without interruption during the interval period between rounds in the special gaming state, the common effect whose effect period is 130 s and the effect period is 28 s. To 172 s, one voice selection effect selected in the same manner as the display selection effect from the ten types of sound selection effects (display selection effects 1 to 10).

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating the contents of the jackpot effect (display effect) according to the second embodiment, and FIG. 29A is a diagram illustrating the contents of the common effect (display common effect) in the display effect. FIG. 29B is a diagram showing the contents of the selection effect (display selection effect) in the display effect. Note that the contents of the audio effects of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment for both the audio common effects and the audio selection effects. That is, the contents are the same as those shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D.

  As shown in FIG. 29A, the display common effect whose effect period (display period) is 120 s is composed of an “adventure start” portion for 20 s and a “seabed search” portion for 100 s that follows. . In the “seabed search” portion, as in the first embodiment, the main characters 1 to 18 are set to appear.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (b), among the display selection effects 1 to 10, only the display selection effect 1 whose effect period (display period) is 8s is composed of an “ending” portion between 8s, and the others. The display selection effects 2 to 10 are composed of a “jungle search” part of various effect periods and an “ending” part between 8s. That is, the difference in the production period of the display selection productions 2 to 10 corresponds to the production period of the “jungle search” portion.

  Specifically, the “jungle search” portion of the display selection effect 2 in which the effect period is 24 s is configured as an effect between 16 s in which the sub characters 17 and 18 appear. In addition, the “jungle search” portion of the display selection effect 3 in which the effect period is 40 s is configured as an effect between 32 s in which the sub characters 15 to 18 appear.

  Similarly, the “jungle search” portion of the display selection effect 4 with an effect period of 56 s is configured as an effect between 48 s in which the sub characters 13 to 18 appear, and the “jungle search” of the display selection effect 5 with an effect period of 72 s. The “Jungle Search” portion of the display selection effect 6 in which the production period is 88 s is configured as an effect for 80 s in which the sub characters 9 to 18 appear. Is done.

  In addition, in the “jungle search” portions of the display selection effect 7 (104s), the display selection effect 8 (120s), the display effect selection effect 9 (136s), and the display selection effect 10 (152s), the sub-characters 7 to 18 respectively. An effect between 96s appearing, an effect between 112s where sub characters 5-18 appear, an effect between 128s where sub characters 3-18 appear, and an effect between 144s where sub characters 1-18 appear.

  In addition, the data of the “adventure departure” portion, the “seabed search” portion, the “jungle search” portion, and the “ending” portion that appear in the display common effect and the display selection effects 1 to 10 described above are stored in the character ROM 275. Yes. Further, data of the main characters 1 to 18 appearing in the “seabed search” portion and the sub characters 1 to 18 appearing in the “jungle search” portion are also stored in the character ROM 275.

  Next, the selection effect determination table 272b of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the selection effect determination table 272b of the second embodiment.

  In the selection effect determination table of the second embodiment, the predicted value of the execution period (remaining round time) of the round executed from the end of the common effect until the end of the jackpot effect, the display selection effect and the sound selection effect It is associated.

  Specifically, the display selection effect 1 (8s) and the audio selection effect 1 (28s) are associated with the case where the predicted value t of the remaining round time is less than 24 s. Further, when the predicted value t of the remaining round time is 24 s or more and less than 40 s, the display selection effect 2 (24 s) and the voice selection effect 2 (44 s) are associated with each other, and the predicted value of the remaining round time For the case where t is 40 s or more and less than 56 s, display selection effect 3 (40 s) and voice selection effect 3 (60 s) are associated with each other.

  Similarly, when the predicted value t of the remaining round time is 56 s or more and less than 72 s, the display selection effect 4 (56 s) and the audio selection effect 4 (76 s) are associated with each other and the remaining round time is predicted. For the case where the value t is 72 s or more and less than 88 s, display selection effect 5 (72 s) and voice selection effect 5 (92 s) are associated with each other.

  Further, the display selection effect 6 (88s) and the audio selection effect 6 (108s) are associated with each other when the predicted value t of the remaining round time is 88 s or more and less than 104 s, and the predicted value of the remaining round time The display selection effect 7 (104s) and the audio selection effect 7 (124s) are associated with the case where t is 104 s or more and less than 120 s.

  Further, when the predicted value t of the remaining round time is 120 s or more and less than 136 s, the display selection effect 8 (120 s) and the audio selection effect 8 (140 s) are associated with each other, and the predicted value of the remaining round time For the case where t is equal to or greater than 136 s and less than 152 s, display selection effect 9 (136 s) and audio selection effect 9 (156 s) are associated with each other. Furthermore, when the predicted value t of the remaining round time is 152 s or more, the display selection effect 10 (152 s) and the audio selection effect 10 (172 s) are associated with each other.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the display selection effects 1 to 9 and the audio selection effects 1 to 9 are executed from the predicted remaining round time (that is, after the end of the common effect until the end of the jackpot effect). A display selection effect with a shorter effect period is selected, and a sound selection effect with an effect period corresponding to the effect period of the display selection effect is selected. Therefore, in the case of the second embodiment, as in the case of the first embodiment described above, the selected display selection effect and voice selection effect can be ended before the end of the jackpot effect. You can show the player all of the jackpot production. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied with the portion where the jackpot effect is interrupted and cannot be seen and the game motivation is lowered.

  In the second embodiment, the selection effect determination process (S1103) and the round setting process (S1308) are the selection effect determination process (see FIG. 22) and the round setting process (see FIG. 26) executed in the first embodiment, respectively. ) Is different.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 31, the selection effect determination process (S1103) of 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a selection effect determination process (S1103) executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 of the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the selection effect determination process of the second embodiment, after executing the processes of S1221 to S1230 as in the first embodiment, the selection effect determination table 272b (FIG. 30) is referenced, and in S1230 A display selection effect and a sound selection effect corresponding to the predicted remaining round time are determined (S1235), and the determined display selection effect and sound selection effect are set (S1234). Then, the selected effect determining process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 20).

  Next, the round setting process (S1308) of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a round setting process (S1308) executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 of the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the round setting process of the second embodiment, when it is determined by the processes of S1401 and S1402 that the release command indicating the start of the first round has been received (S1401: Yes, S1402: Yes). The display common effect and the sound common effect are set (S1403, S1404), and an initial value corresponding to the display period of the display common effect (120s in this embodiment) is set in the common effect time measurement counter 273d (S1416). ). In the present embodiment, the common performance time measurement counter 273d is updated every 1 ms (see FIG. 21), so “120,000” is set as the initial value.

  After the processing of S1416, the common performance time measurement flag 273f is turned on (S1406). When the common effect time measurement flag 273f is turned on by the processing of S1406, measurement of the effect period of the display common effect by the common effect time measurement counter 273d is started.

  After the processing of S1406, the display R time measurement counter 273e is cleared to 0 (S1407), and the display R time measurement flag 273g is turned on (S1408). As a result of the processing of S1407 and S1408, measurement of the round period of each round is started. Next, after executing the processing of S1409 as in the first embodiment, the round setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the command reception interrupt process.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the processing of S1402, if the value of the display R number counter 273c is not the maximum value and an open command indicating the start of the second round or later is received (S1402: No), S1403, S1404, S1416 This process is skipped and the process proceeds to S1406.

  If the received command is a closing command indicating the end of the round as a result of the determination by the process of S1401 (S1401: No), the common effect time measurement is performed to interrupt the measurement of the display common effect effect period. The flag 273 is turned off (S1417).

  After the processing of S1417, the display R time measurement flag 273g is turned off (S1410), and the time indicated by the value of the display R measurement counter 273e is stored in the measurement time memory 273a in association with the value of the display R number counter 273c ( S1411).

  After the process of S1411, 1 is subtracted from the value of the display R number counter 273c (S1412). If the value of the display R number counter 273c after the subtraction is not 0 (S1413: No), the process of S1414 is performed as in the first embodiment. After executing the process, the round setting process is terminated and the process returns to the command reception interrupt process.

  On the other hand, when the value of the display R number counter 273c after subtraction is 0 (S1413: Yes), after executing the reference value calculation process (S1415), the round setting process is terminated and the command reception interrupt process is performed. Return to.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the jackpot effect that is a series of effects executed in one special game state is executed during the production period of the common effect executed in the first half. Based on the measured value of the round period of each round, the average time required to digest one round is calculated, and the execution of the round executed from the end of the common performance to the end of the jackpot performance based on the average time A period (remaining round time) is predicted, and a selection effect according to the predicted remaining round time is selected. Therefore, in the display effects that are interrupted during the interval period between rounds, variations in round periods can be absorbed without adjusting the time for each round, so that the series of effects as a whole jackpot effect feels unnatural. Can be prevented.

  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 above embodiments, the jackpot effect is an effect that is executed from the start of the first round to the end of the final round, not the entire period of the special game state (jackpot), but from the start of the jackpot opening, It is good also as an effect performed until the end of ending. In such a case, the effect of executing the jackpot opening before the common effect described in the embodiment is set as the common effect, and the effect of executing the jackpot ending after each selection effect described in the embodiment is the selection effect. do it.

  In the first embodiment, the time required from the end of the common effect until the end of the jackpot effect based on the game situation in the special game state (specifically, the average time required to digest one round). (Total remaining time) is configured to be predicted, but the end time of the gaming state is predicted based on the average time required to digest one round, and the total remaining time is predicted by excluding the execution period of jackpot ending It is good also as composition to do.

  Similarly, in the second embodiment, based on the gaming situation in the special gaming state (specifically, the average time required to digest one round), it is executed from the end of the common effect until the end of the jackpot effect. The execution period of the round to be played (remaining round time) is predicted, but the end time of the gaming state is predicted based on the average time required to digest one round, the execution period of the jackpot ending and the remaining interval The total remaining time may be predicted by excluding the period.

  In each of the above embodiments, the selection effect is selected (selected) based on the gaming situation in the special gaming state (specifically, the average time required to digest one round). Instead, the selection effect may be selected based on the game situation in the normal state.

  For example, a position that can be estimated to win the specific winning opening 65a when the specific winning opening 65a is opened (for example, the position above the opening of the specific winning opening 65a on the game board 13 or the opening / closing plate of the specific winning opening 65a). A sensor is provided on the front side, etc., and the number of balls detected per unit time is measured by the sensor during a normal game (that is, the specific winning opening 65a is closed). The time required for digestion may be calculated. Alternatively, a sensor is provided at a position (for example, a position along the inner rail 61 and the arc member 70) that can be estimated not to win the specific winning opening 65a when the specific winning opening 65a is opened, and is detected by the sensor during the normal game. Based on the number of spheres per unit time, the time required to digest one round may be calculated from the number of detected spheres per unit time and the number of fired spheres.

  In addition, the number of winnings (number of balls entered) per unit time to the specific winning opening 65a is acquired as the gaming situation, and the end time of the special gaming state (more specifically, the execution period of the jackpot effect) based on the gaming situation It is good also as a structure which predicts. For example, when the opening period of the specific winning opening 65a is a fixed period, the number of winnings per unit time can be obtained from the number of winning in the specific winning opening 65a within one opening period. Further, the number of winnings to the specific winning opening 65a in a certain period (for example, 1 minute) can be measured, and the number of winnings per unit time can be obtained from the measured value. Alternatively, the number of winnings per unit time can be obtained by measuring the time interval of the spheres that win the specific winning opening 65a.

  In each of the above embodiments, one jackpot effect is composed of two unit effects, one common effect (first-half effect) and one selection effect (second-half effect). 3 units or more effects (for example, the first effect executed first, the second effect executed following the first effect, and the last unit executed after the second effect to constitute the jackpot effect) You may comprise from the 3rd production which is production. In such a case, in the unit effect executed before the unit effect to be adjusted, the round period is measured and the end time of the special game state (more specifically, the execution period of the jackpot effect) is determined. What is necessary is just to comprise so that it may be predicted and the time adjustment of the unit effect made into the object which performs time adjustment may be performed.

  Moreover, in each said embodiment, the production period of a common effect is 130 s (1st Embodiment) or 120 s (2nd Embodiment). Since the round period of one round is 30 s at the longest, if the player plays a normal game, the common effects in each of the above embodiments are always executed in two or more rounds during the effect period. The average time required for one round of digestion can be calculated from the measurement value of the round period. However, it may be assumed that as a result of the game being interrupted due to the player's circumstances, the measured round period is excluded by comparison with the reference value, and the average time cannot be calculated. In such a case, it may be configured to execute a predetermined selection effect. It should be noted that the predetermined selection effect may be a short effect period or a long effect.

  In each of the above embodiments, two or more rounds are always executed during the period of the common performance, and the average time can be calculated from a plurality of rounds. Since the possibility of such a period (that is, 30 s) is low, the production period of the common effect may be shorter than 60 s, that is, a value shorter than the longest period required to digest two rounds. At this time, when the second round does not end before the end of the common effect, a predetermined selection effect is executed without calculating the average time. It should be noted that the predetermined selection effect may be a short effect period or a long effect.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, at the end of the common effect, the end time of the execution period of the jackpot effect (that is, the period from the end of the common effect to the end of the jackpot effect) is predicted based on the measurement value of the round period. And it was set as the structure which selects the selection production according to the prediction. Instead, the end time of the execution period of the jackpot effect is predicted based on the value of the round period measured until a predetermined time before the common effect ends (for example, 1 s before), and according to the prediction The selected effect may be selected and the selected effect selected may be executed after the common effect ends.

  Moreover, in each said embodiment, based on each measured value of the round period of several rounds performed during execution of a common effect in one special game state, the average time required for one round to be digested It was set as the structure which calculates. Instead, one round is digested from the measured value of the round period measured during the production period of the common performance in the current special gaming state and the measured value of the round period measured in the previous different gaming state. It is also possible to calculate the average time required for In addition, the average time required for one round to be consumed is calculated from the measured value of the round period measured in the special game state before that, and the end time of the execution period of the jackpot effect in the special game state is predicted It is good also as composition to do.

  In each of the above embodiments, the average time required for one round to be consumed is calculated based on the measurement value of the round period of the round executed during the execution of the common effect in one special game state. However, the end time of the execution period of the jackpot effect is predicted, but the average time (that is, the average time required for one round to be consumed) is calculated from the measured value of the round period in the special game state before that. And it is good also as a structure which estimates the end time of the execution period of the jackpot effect in this special game state, without measuring the round period of a round during execution of a common effect. In such a case, since the jackpot effect can be configured only by the selection effect, control for switching the effect from the common effect to the selection effect becomes unnecessary. In addition, in order to use for prediction of the end time of the execution period of the jackpot effect in the next special game state, it is preferable to execute the measurement of the round period even in the current special game state.

  Moreover, in each said embodiment, although it was set as the structure which measures the round period of each round performed during the production period of common production, and predicts the end time of the execution period of jackpot production based on the measured value, It is good also as a structure which measures the round period of each round with respect to the predetermined number of rounds, and estimates the end time of the execution period of jackpot presentation based on the measured value.

  In addition, after measuring the round period of each round for a predetermined number of rounds, the average time required to digest one round is calculated. In the subsequent rounds, the average time calculated for each round is calculated. It is good also as a structure which selects the production | presentation according to as a selection production. In such a case, after measuring the round period of each round with respect to a predetermined number of rounds, a specific effect performed in a specific round is performed in a suitable effect period according to the calculated average time. Can be run as

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, only 16 rounds are set as the number of rounds executed in one special gaming state, but when a plurality of types of rounds executed in one special gaming state are set. In addition, among these multiple types of rounds, the average time required to digest one round is calculated from the measured values of the round period for the number of rounds less than or equal to the smallest number of rounds. Based on the calculated average time The end time of the execution period of the jackpot effect may be predicted.

  For example, when 16 and 8 rounds of special game conditions are set, the round period of each round is measured for 8 rounds or less, for example, 6 rounds from 1st to 6th rounds. The average time required to digest one round may be calculated, and the end time of the execution period of the jackpot effect may be predicted based on the calculated average time.

  Moreover, in each said embodiment, the structure which calculates the reference value used in the special game state of this time using the reference value calculated based on the round period of all the rounds measured in the last special game state (big hit). However, the reference value may be fixed to a default value (25 s in each of the above embodiments).

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the reference value calculated based on the round period of all rounds measured during the previous special gaming state is configured to calculate the reference value used in the current special gaming state. The reference value may be calculated based on round periods measured during a plurality of special game states before the current special game state.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the reference value calculated based on the round period of all rounds measured during the previous special gaming state is configured to calculate the reference value used in the current special gaming state. When the operation handle 51 is not operated for a predetermined period or when a demo screen is displayed on the third symbol display device 81, it may be determined that the player has changed and the reference value is returned to the default value.

  In each of the above embodiments, the measurement value of the first round is excluded from the value for calculating the average time required for one round of digestion, but by not measuring the round period of the first round, It is good also as a structure excluded from the value for calculating the average time required for one round of digestion.

  In the above embodiment, the value exceeding the reference value is regarded as an abnormal value and excluded from the value for calculating the average time required for one round of digestion. It is good also as a structure which detects presence or absence and determines whether the round period of the round is used for calculation of average time based on the detection result. For example, when the firing operation is interrupted for a predetermined period or longer, it can be configured not to be used (that is, excluded) for calculating the average time.

  In each of the above embodiments, the selection effect determination table 272b is configured such that a selection effect of an effect period shorter than the total remaining time and the remaining round time is selected, but longer than the total remaining time and the remaining round time. You may be comprised so that the selection effect of an effect period may be selected. In the case of an audio effect, if a selected effect with an effect period longer than the total remaining time or the remaining round time is selected and the selected effect does not end at the end of the final round, the volume is lowered before the end of the final round. If the volume at the end of the final round is set to near zero, the unnaturalness that the sound effect is cut off in the middle can be reduced.

  Moreover, in each said embodiment, although comprised so that the selection effect (display selection effect, audio | voice selection effect) of the production period shorter than the estimated total remaining time or remaining round time might be selected, the estimated total remaining time Or it is good also as a structure which selects the production pattern of the production period nearest to this total remaining time or this remaining round time among production periods shorter than remaining round time. With such a configuration, it is possible to show (or listen to) all the effects to the player, and it is possible to minimize the repetition of the effect pattern in a portion that is less than the predicted time.

  In each of the above embodiments, one type of common effect is used. However, two or more types of common effect for the same effect period may be prepared, and one common effect may be used as appropriate according to the situation. Good.

  Or you may comprise so that the common production | presentation of a different production | presentation period may be prepared and one common production | generation of them may be used suitably according to a condition. In such a case, the measurement period for calculating the average time required for one round of digestion may be changed according to the production period of the common effect to be used.

  Moreover, in the said 2nd Embodiment, it was set as the structure which sets the initial value corresponding to the production period (120 s) of a display common effect to the common effect time measurement counter 273d in the process of S1416 of a round setting process (FIG. 32). However, it is good also as a structure which sets the initial value corresponding to the production period (130 s) of an audio common production. In such a case, the round setting process may be the round setting process (FIG. 26) of the first embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, the remaining round time is predicted, and the display selection effect and the audio display effect corresponding to the remaining round time are selected with reference to the selection effect determination table 272b of FIG. Also in the second embodiment, the total remaining time may be predicted as in the first embodiment, and the display selection effect and the sound selection effect may be selected with reference to the selection effect determination table 272b of FIG.

  In each of the above embodiments, based on the opening command and the closing command received from the main control device 110, the effect control device 117 calculates each round period, calculates the average time required for one round of digestion, The total remaining time or the remaining round time is predicted, and the display selection effect and the audio selection effect are determined (selected).

  Instead, in the jackpot processing (see FIG. 15) executed by the main controller 110, the measurement of each round period, the calculation of the average time required for one round of digestion, the total remaining time or the remaining round time The prediction control is performed, the information acquired by the main control device 110 is output to the effect control device 117, and the effect control device 117 that has received the information determines (selects) the display selection effect and the voice selection effect based on the received information. It is good also as composition which performs. For example, the main control device 110 predicts the total remaining time or the remaining round time, outputs the predicted time to the effect control device 117, and the effect control device 117 that has received the information (predicted time) has received it. The display selection effect and the voice selection effect may be determined (selected) based on the predicted time. Alternatively, main controller 110 predicts the total remaining time or the remaining round time, and then performs the determination of the display selection effect and the audio selection effect, and instructs the effect control device 117 for the determined display selection effect and the audio selection effect. Thus, the effect control device 117 may be displayed.

  In each of the above embodiments, the measurement time update process (S1102) and the selection effect determination process (S1103) are repeated every 1 ms by the main process (see FIG. 20) of the effect control device 117. It is good also as a process repeated every 20 ms like a process (S1106). Or it is good also as a structure which performs a measurement time update process (S1102) and a selection effect determination process (S1103) by the interruption process performed for every predetermined period (for example, every 2 ms).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was set as the structure which performs control of audio | voice output and lighting of various lamps, and control of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 by one control apparatus (namely, production control apparatus 117), It is good also as a structure which performs control of lighting of various lamps, and control of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 by a separate control apparatus.

  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.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was comprised so that a winning to the 1st entrance 64 and the passage of the 2nd entrance 67 might be suspended up to 4 times, respectively, the maximum number of times of suspension is limited to 4 times. It may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). In addition, the number of times the variable display is held based on the winning at the first entrance 64 is different for the part of the third symbol display device 81 by a number or by dividing the number of four divided areas by the number of times of the hold. It may be displayed in a mode (for example, color or lighting pattern), and a light emitting member such as a lamp is provided separately from the first symbol display device 37, and the number of holding times is notified by the light emitting member. You may do it.

  In addition, as shown in the above embodiment, the variable display, which is a kind of dynamic display, is not limited to the one that scrolls the symbol 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 a symbol along a predetermined route such as a 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.

  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.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. 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 the case of a slot, the progress speed of the game in the special game state (big hit) is obtained based on the operation interval of the lever operated by the player to start the rotation of the reel, and thereby the big hit effect The end time of the execution period may be predicted, and an effect corresponding to the predicted end time may be selected. Note that the lever operation interval may be detected during the normal gaming state or may be detected during the special gaming state. In addition, since a large amount of data can be acquired by detecting the lever operation interval during the normal gaming state, the gaming situation is highly reliable (the average value of the lever operation interval, that is, the progress speed of the game). Can be obtained. In addition, since the progress speed of the game is acquired before entering the special game state, and the end time of the execution period of the jackpot effect in the special game state can be predicted, the jackpot effect can be configured only by the selection effect. The control for switching the production from the common production to the selection production becomes unnecessary.

  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.

  In a gaming machine capable of generating a specific game state different from the normal game state, a game progress time predicting means for predicting an end time of a series of effects executed during the specific game state based on a game situation, and the series A series of effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of effect patterns constituting at least a part of the effect according to the execution period of the effect pattern, and a series executed during the specific game state predicted by the execution time prediction means One effect pattern to be executed from a predetermined position of the predetermined section in the specific gaming state to an end position of the section from the effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means based on the end time of the effect The effect pattern selecting means for selecting the effect pattern and the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selecting means are executed from a predetermined position in the section. Gaming machine A1, characterized in that it comprises a presentation execution control means Gosuru.

  According to the gaming machine A1, the end time of a series of effects executed during the specific game state is predicted based on the game situation by the game progress time predicting means. Then, based on the predicted time, one effect pattern to be executed from the predetermined position of the predetermined section in the specific gaming state to the end position of the section is stored in the effect pattern storage means by the effect pattern selection means. It is selected from the stored production patterns.

  The period from the occurrence of a specific gaming state to the end of the game varies widely depending on the gaming situation (how the player plays, how the game medium moves according to individual differences in gaming machines, etc.). However, according to this gaming machine A1, it is possible to execute an effect having a length suitable as an effect to be executed in a specific game state based on prediction according to the game situation.

  In the gaming machine A1, the “predetermined position in the predetermined section” is intended to include both a start position in the predetermined section and a position in the middle of the predetermined section.

  Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, the process of S1224-S1231 of a selection effect determination process (FIG. 22) is illustrated as a game progress prediction means of gaming machine A1. Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, the selection effect determination table 272b is illustrated as an effect pattern memory | storage means of gaming machine A1. Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, the process of S1233 of a selection effect determination process (FIG. 22) is illustrated as an effect pattern selection means of gaming machine A1. Further, in the above-described embodiment, examples of the effect execution control means of the gaming machine A1 include the process of S1268 of the display effect process (FIG. 24) and the process of S1248 of the sound lamp effect process (FIG. 23).

  In a gaming machine capable of generating a specific game state different from the normal game state, the time required for the game to progress from a predetermined position of the predetermined section in the specific game state to the end position of the section Game progress time predicting means for predicting based on, effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of effect patterns constituting at least a part of a series of effects according to the execution period of the effect pattern, and prediction by the execution time predicting means An effect pattern for selecting one effect pattern to be executed from a predetermined position in the section to the end position of the section, from the effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means based on the performed time An effect execution control for controlling the selecting means and the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selecting means to be executed from a predetermined position in the section. Gaming machine A2, characterized in that it comprises a stage.

  According to the gaming machine A2, the time required for the game to progress from the predetermined position of the predetermined section in the specific gaming state to the end position of the section is predicted based on the game situation by the game progress time predicting means. . Then, based on the predicted time, one effect pattern executed between a predetermined position in the section and the end position of the section is stored in the effect pattern storage means by the effect pattern selection means. It is selected from the production patterns.

  The period from the occurrence of a specific gaming state to the end of the game varies widely depending on the gaming situation (how the player plays, how the game medium moves according to individual differences in gaming machines, etc.). However, according to this gaming machine A2, it is possible to execute an effect having a length suitable as an effect to be executed in a specific game state based on prediction according to the game situation.

  In the gaming machine A2, the “predetermined position in the predetermined section” is intended to include both a start position in the predetermined section and a position in the middle of the predetermined section.

  Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, the process of S1224-S1231 of a selection effect determination process (FIG. 22) is illustrated as a game progress prediction means of gaming machine A2. Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, the selection effect determination table 272b is illustrated as an effect pattern memory | storage means of gaming machine A2. Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, the process of S1233 of a selection effect determination process (FIG. 22) is illustrated as an effect pattern selection means of gaming machine A2. In the above-described embodiment, the effect execution control means of the gaming machine A2 is exemplified by the process of S1268 of the display effect process (FIG. 24) and the process of S1248 of the sound lamp effect process (FIG. 23).

  In the gaming machine A2, the game progress time predicting means predicts the time based on a game situation of a predetermined period in the current or previous specific gaming state and before the predetermined position of the section. Characteristic gaming machine A3.

  According to the gaming machine A3, the predetermined position in the predetermined section in the specific gaming state based on the gaming situation of the predetermined period in the specific gaming state at or before the current time and before the predetermined position of the predetermined section in the specific gaming state. The time required for the game to progress from the start to the end position of the section is predicted. Therefore, since the time in the same specific game state is predicted based on the game situation in the specific game state, the player's operation rod in the specific game state is reflected, and the time can be accurately predicted. As a result, an effect having a length suitable as an effect to be executed in the specific gaming state can be executed.

  In the gaming machine A2 or A3, the game progress time predicting means predicts the time based on a game situation in a period from the start position of the section to the predetermined position or a position before it. A gaming machine A4.

  According to the gaming machine A4, in one specific gaming state, based on the gaming situation in the period from the start position of the predetermined section to the predetermined position or a position before that, the game is played from the predetermined position to the end position in the section. The time required to proceed is predicted. Therefore, since it is possible to obtain a predicted time reflecting the game situation (such as a player's operation stick) in the specific game state, the time can be accurately predicted, which is suitable as an effect executed in the specific game state. Can produce a long length of production.

  In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A4, a plurality of unit game periods are set in the section, and a unit game period measuring unit for measuring the length of the unit game period, and the unit game period measuring unit Unit game period storage means for storing the length of the unit game period measured by the unit game period for each unit game period, and the game progress time prediction means stores the contents stored in the unit game period storage means. Using an average time calculating means for calculating an average time required to digest one unit game period based on the length of at least two or more unit game periods set before a predetermined position of the predetermined section, A game that predicts the time required for a game to progress from a predetermined position to an end position of the section based on the average time calculated by the average time calculation means. A5.

  According to the gaming machine A5, the length of a plurality of unit game periods set in a predetermined section is measured by the unit game period measuring unit, and the measured length is stored in the unit game period storage unit for each unit game period. Remembered. Based on the length of at least two or more unit game periods set before the predetermined position in the predetermined section, the content stored in the unit game period storage means is used to digest one unit game period. The average time required is calculated by the average time calculation means. Therefore, the time required to progress from the predetermined position in the predetermined section to the end position from the average time (game situation) required to digest one unit game period and the unit game period included after the predetermined position in the predetermined section Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect having a suitable length as an effect to be executed in the specific gaming state. In addition, since the time required to progress from the predetermined position to the end position in the predetermined section is predicted using the average time required to digest one unit game period, the prediction accuracy can be improved. In addition, since the time required to travel from the predetermined position to the end position of the predetermined section is predicted by measuring the unit game period, the time can be easily predicted.

  In the above-described embodiment, examples of the unit game period measuring means of the gaming machine A5 include the processes of S1203 and S1204 of the measurement time update process (FIG. 21). In the above-described embodiment, the measurement time memory 273a is exemplified as the unit game period storage means of the gaming machine A5. Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, the process of S1224 and S1225 of selection effect determination processing (FIG. 22) is illustrated as an average time calculation means of gaming machine A5.

  In the gaming machine A5, the game machine A5 includes a determination unit that determines whether or not the length of the unit game period stored in the unit game period storage unit exceeds a preset value, and the average time calculation unit includes: Of the at least two or more unit game periods set before the predetermined position of the predetermined section, the rest, excluding the unit game period in which the length of the unit game period is determined to exceed the set value by the determination unit The gaming machine A6 is characterized in that an average time required for digesting the one unit game period is calculated by taking an average of the lengths of the unit game periods.

  According to the gaming machine A6, since abnormal measurement values can be excluded, it is possible to improve the prediction accuracy of the time required to travel from a predetermined position to an end position in a predetermined section.

  In the above-described embodiment, the determination means of the gaming machine A6 includes each round in order to obtain a value exceeding the reference value stored in the reference value memory 273b in S1224 of the selection effect determination process (FIG. 22). This is exemplified by comparing and determining the measured value and the reference value.

  In the gaming machine A6, the set value is a value set based on an average time of unit game periods included in a specific game state generated before the specific game state to be predicted by the game progress time predicting means. A gaming machine A7 characterized by being.

  According to the gaming machine A7, the set value is set based on the average time of the unit game period included in the specific game state that occurred before the specific game state to be predicted. A value that reflects a game method, a state of movement of game media according to individual differences among gaming machines, and the like can be set as a set value. Therefore, since abnormal measurement values can be appropriately excluded, the prediction accuracy of the time required to travel from the predetermined position to the end position in the predetermined section can be improved more suitably.

  In the gaming machine A6 or A7, the average time calculation means has a unit game period length exceeding the set value by the determination means among at least some of the unit game periods included in the period used for the prediction. By taking the average of the length of the remaining unit game periods excluding the unit game period determined to be the first unit game period in the section, the average time required for digesting the one unit game period is obtained. A gaming machine A8 characterized by being calculated.

  According to the gaming machine A8, the abnormal measurement value is excluded, and the measurement value of the first unit gaming period that tends to become an abnormal value is excluded from the original, so the process proceeds from the predetermined position to the end position in the predetermined section. The prediction accuracy of the time required to do this can be improved.

  In the gaming machine A5, the average time calculation means includes the remaining unit game periods excluding the first unit game period in the section among at least some of the unit game periods included in the period used for the prediction. The gaming machine A9 is characterized in that the average time required to digest the one unit gaming period is calculated by taking the average of the lengths of the gaming machines A9.

  According to the gaming machine A9, since the measurement value of the first unit gaming period that tends to be an abnormal value is excluded from the original, the prediction accuracy of the time required to progress from the predetermined position to the end position in the predetermined section is improved. Can be improved.

  In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A9, a second effect pattern is stored that stores a second effect pattern that can form the series of effects by executing the effect pattern before the effect pattern and continuing the effect pattern after the execution. The effect execution control means includes a storage means, and the effect execution control means executes the second effect pattern stored in the second effect pattern storage means from the start position of the section and the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means. Is executed from a predetermined position in the section, and the game progress time predicting means is based on a game situation in a predetermined period from the start of the second effect pattern to the end of the second effect pattern. The gaming machine A10 is characterized by predicting the time.

  According to the gaming machine A10, a predetermined position (that is, the first position) in the first half of a series of effects executed in the predetermined section in the specific gaming state (that is, the second effect pattern) is completed until the end. 2 is the end position of the effect pattern, and the time required for the game to progress from the start position of the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means to the end position of the section is predicted. Therefore, since it is possible to obtain a predicted time reflecting the game situation (such as a player's operation stick) in the current specific gaming state, the time can be accurately predicted, and as an effect to be executed in the specific gaming state An effect with a suitable length can be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the common effect memory 272a is exemplified as the second effect pattern storage unit of the gaming machine A10.

  In the gaming machine A10, the game progress time predicting means predicts the time based on a gaming situation from the start of the second effect pattern to the end of the second effect pattern. Game machine A11.

  According to the gaming machine A11, since the game situation in the period from the start to the end of the second effect pattern is used for time prediction, the period for monitoring the game situation can be maximized. Therefore, it is possible to accurately predict the time, and it is possible to execute an effect having a suitable length as an effect to be executed in the specific game state.

  In the gaming machine A10 or A11, a plurality of unit game periods are set in the section, and the length of the second effect pattern is a predetermined number of units of two or more of the plurality of unit game periods. A gaming machine A12, characterized in that the gaming period is set longer than the period when each gaming period is the longest period.

  According to the gaming machine A12, the length of the second effect pattern is longer than the period when the predetermined number of unit game periods of two or more of the plurality of unit game periods set in the section are the longest period. Since it is set to be long, each of a predetermined number of unit game periods of 2 or more is measured, and the average time required to digest one unit game period is calculated, and the remaining unit game periods are digested using the average time. As a result, the time required for execution from the end position of the second effect pattern to the end position of the specific gaming state (that is, the end timing of the specific gaming state) can be predicted. Is possible. At this time, by setting the number of unit game periods to be measured (that is, a predetermined number) as much as possible, it becomes possible to accurately predict the time, so that the length suitable as an effect to be executed in a specific gaming state Can be performed.

  In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A9, a plurality of unit game periods are set in the section, and the game progress time predicting means is configured to determine a predetermined position in the section among the plurality of unit game periods. The gaming machine A13 is characterized in that the time is predicted based on a gaming situation in a period until a predetermined number of unit gaming periods equal to or greater than 2 included in the past.

  According to the gaming machine A13, a game in a period until a predetermined number of unit game periods that are two or more included before a predetermined position in a section end among a plurality of unit game periods set in the section. Based on the situation, the time required for the game to progress from the predetermined position to the end position in the section is predicted. Accordingly, each of a predetermined number of unit game periods of two or more is measured, the average time required for digesting one unit game period is calculated, and the time required for digesting the remaining unit game periods using the average time Therefore, it is possible to easily execute an effect having a length suitable as an effect to be executed in the specific gaming state.

  The gaming machine A13 is configured to be capable of generating a plurality of types of specific gaming states having different numbers of unit game periods, and the number of unit game periods used for predicting the time by the game progress time predicting means is The gaming machine A14 is characterized in that the number of unit gaming periods included in each of the plurality of types of specific gaming states is smaller than the smallest number of unit gaming periods.

  According to the gaming machine A14, the number of unit game periods used for predicting the time required for a game to progress from a predetermined position to an end position in a predetermined section in a specific game state is different from that of a plurality of types of specific game states. Since the number of unit game periods included in each is smaller than the smallest number of unit game periods, one unit game period can be controlled with the same control for any of a plurality of types of specific game states. It is possible to calculate the average time required for digestion and to select an effect with a length suitable as an effect to be executed in a specific gaming state.

  In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A14, the effect pattern selecting means selects the effect pattern having an execution period shorter than the time predicted by the execution time predicting means.

  According to the gaming machine A15, an effect pattern having an execution period closest to the time is selected from among the effect patterns whose execution period is shorter than the time predicted by the execution time predicting means, so that the player can see all the effects. (Or let them listen).

  In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A15, the effect pattern selecting means selects an effect pattern having an execution period closest to the time among the effect patterns having an execution period shorter than the time predicted by the execution time predicting means. A gaming machine A15 characterized by

  According to the gaming machine A15, an effect pattern having an execution period closest to the time is selected from among the effect patterns whose execution period is shorter than the time predicted by the execution time predicting means, so that the player can see all the effects. In addition to being able to listen (or listen to), it is possible to minimize the repetition of the production pattern in a portion that is shorter than the predicted time.

  A gaming machine A17 according to any one of the gaming machines A1 to A16, 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 (specific gaming state) occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning port) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won. Examples include those to which a valuable value (including data written on a magnetic card as well as premium balls) according to the number is given.

  A gaming machine A18 according to any one of the gaming machines A1 to A16, 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 (specific game state) advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is the specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  Any of the gaming machines A1 to A16, 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 (specific game state) advantageous to the player is provided on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and a ball is used as a game medium In addition, the game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of dynamic display of the identification information, and a large number of balls are paid out when a special gaming state occurs.

  In a gaming machine that is different from a normal gaming state and is capable of generating a specific gaming state in which a plurality of unit gaming periods are sequentially executed with a predetermined interval period interposed therebetween, the series of effects during the specific gaming state And an execution execution control means for controlling to execute in each unit game period while being interrupted in the interval period, and the series of effects is composed of a combination of a plurality of unit effect patterns, and the plurality of units The overall production time adjusting means for adjusting the overall production time of the series of productions by adjusting the production time of at least one unit production pattern excluding the first unit production pattern among the production patterns, The time adjusting means is based on the game situation before the unit effect pattern to be adjusted for the effect time, Including a predicting means for predicting an end time of the series of effects executed in the fixed gaming state, and based on the end time predicted by the predicting means, the effect of the unit effect pattern to be adjusted for the effect time A gaming machine B1 that adjusts time.

  According to the gaming machine B1, during the specific gaming state, the production execution control means controls a series of productions composed of combinations of a plurality of unit production patterns to be executed in each unit game period while being interrupted in the interval period. In this case, the overall effect time adjusting means adjusts the effect time of at least one unit effect pattern excluding the first unit effect pattern, and adjusts the overall effect time of a series of effects.

  At this time, the end time of a series of effects executed during the specific gaming state is predicted based on the game situation before the unit effect pattern for which the effect time is to be adjusted, and based on the predicted end time. Then, the production time of the unit production pattern that is the adjustment target of the production time is adjusted. Therefore, the period from the occurrence of a specific gaming state to the end can vary widely depending on the gaming situation (how the player plays, how the game medium moves according to individual differences in gaming machines, etc.) However, according to this gaming machine B1, based on the end time of a series of effects executed during a specific game state predicted according to the game situation, a unit effect pattern ( Since the production time of a part of the plurality of unit production patterns constituting the series of productions is adjusted, it is possible to execute the production having an appropriate length as the production executed in the specific gaming state.

  In addition, since the overall production time of a series of productions is adjusted by adjusting the production time of at least one unit production pattern excluding the first unit production pattern among a plurality of unit production patterns, By setting the number of unit effect patterns to be small, the possibility of affecting the connection between unit effect patterns can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect having a length suitable as an effect to be executed in the specific gaming state while preventing a series of effects from feeling unnatural.

  In the embodiment described above, S1268 of the display effect process (FIG. 24) is exemplified as the effect time control means of the gaming machine B1. Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, the process of S1224-S1230, S1235, and S1234 of a selection effect determination process (FIG. 31) is illustrated as a whole production | presentation adjustment means of gaming machine B1.

  In the gaming machine B1, the prediction means predicts the end time based on the game situation in the specific game state that is before or before the unit effect pattern that is the adjustment target of the effect time. A gaming machine B2 characterized by being a thing.

  According to the gaming machine B2, a series of executions performed during a specific gaming state based on a gaming situation in a specific gaming state that is before or before the unit performance pattern that is subject to adjustment of the presentation time. The end time of the production is predicted. Therefore, since the end time of a series of effects executed during the specific game state is predicted based on the game situation in the same specific game state, the player's operation habit in the specific game state is reflected, and the end time As a result, it is possible to execute an effect having a length suitable as an effect to be executed in the specific game state.

  In the gaming machine B1 or B2, the overall effect time adjusting means adjusts the overall effect time of the series of effects by adjusting the effect time of the last unit effect pattern among the plurality of unit effect patterns. A gaming machine B3 characterized by being a thing.

  According to the gaming machine B3, the effect time of the last unit effect pattern among the plurality of unit effect patterns is adjusted, and the overall effect time of a series of effects is adjusted. Therefore, since it does not affect the connection between unit effect patterns, it is possible to prevent a series of effects from feeling unnatural.

  In the gaming machine B3, the overall effect time adjusting means adjusts the effect time of the last unit effect pattern based on the game situation during execution of the first unit effect pattern. Game machine B4.

  According to the gaming machine B4, the production time of the last unit production pattern is adjusted based on the gaming situation during the execution of the first unit production pattern among the series of productions executed in the specific gaming state, thereby The overall production time of a series of productions is adjusted. Therefore, since the game situation (such as a player's operation stick) in the current specific game state is reflected, the end of the specific game state can be predicted with high accuracy, and as a result, as an effect executed in the specific game state An effect with a suitable length can be executed.

  The gaming machine B3 or B4 includes unit game period measuring means for measuring the execution time of the unit game period, and the overall effect time adjusting means is executed during execution of the first unit effect pattern. On the basis of the execution time measured by the unit game period measuring means, a prediction means for predicting the end time of a series of effects executed during the specific gaming state, and the end predicted by the prediction means A gaming machine B5, comprising: production time adjusting means for adjusting the production time of the unit production pattern, which is to be adjusted for production time according to the time.

  According to the gaming machine B5, during the specific gaming state, based on the measured value of the execution time of the unit gaming period executed during the execution of the first unit effect pattern among the series of effects executed in the specific gaming state. The end time of a series of performances to be executed is predicted. Therefore, it is possible to reflect the game situation (such as a player's operation stick) during the unit game period, and to predict the end time with high accuracy. As a result, an effect having a length suitable as an effect to be executed in the specific gaming state can be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the unit game period measuring means of the gaming machine B5 is exemplified by the processes of S1203 and S1204 of the measurement time update process (FIG. 21). Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, the process of S1224-S1230 of a selection effect determination means (FIG. 31) is illustrated as a prediction means of gaming machine B5. Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, the process of S1235 and S1234 of a selection effect determination means (FIG. 31) is illustrated as an effect time adjustment means of gaming machine B5.

  In gaming machine B5, the production time of the first unit production pattern is set to be longer than the period when the predetermined number of unit game periods of two or more of the plurality of unit game periods are each the longest period. A gaming machine B6 characterized by this.

  According to the gaming machine B6, the effect time of the first unit effect pattern is set to be longer than the period when the predetermined number of unit game periods of two or more of the plurality of unit game periods are each the longest period. Each of two or more predetermined number of unit game periods is measured to calculate an average time required for digesting one unit game period, and the average time is used to digest the remaining unit game periods. Can be predicted. Thereby, it is possible to predict the end time of a series of effects executed during the specific gaming state. At this time, by setting the number of unit game periods to be measured (that is, a predetermined number) as much as possible, it becomes possible to accurately predict the time, so that the length suitable as an effect to be executed in a specific gaming state Can be performed.

  In the gaming machine B5 or B6, unit game period storage means for storing the execution time of the unit game period measured by the unit game period measurement means for each unit game period, and stored in the unit game period storage means. Average time calculating means for calculating an average time required to digest one unit game period based on execution times of the plurality of unit game periods executed during execution of the first unit effect pattern. And the predicting means predicts an end time of a series of effects executed during the specific gaming state based on the average time calculated by the average time calculating means. B7.

  According to the gaming machine B7, the execution time of the unit game period measured by the unit game period measuring unit is stored in the unit game period storage unit for each unit game period. Then, using the contents stored in the unit game period storage means, it is possible to digest one unit game period based on the execution times of a plurality of unit game periods executed during the execution of the first unit effect pattern. The average time required is calculated by the average time calculation means. Therefore, it is possible to predict the end time of a series of effects executed during the specific game state based on the average time (game situation) required to digest one unit game period, and as an effect to be executed in the specific game state An effect with a suitable length can be executed. In addition, since the end time of a series of effects executed during a specific gaming state is predicted using the average time required to digest one unit game period, the prediction accuracy can be improved. Moreover, since the end time of a series of effects executed during the specific game state is predicted by measuring the unit game period, it is easy to predict the time.

  In the above-described embodiment, the measurement time memory 273a is exemplified as the unit game period storage means of the gaming machine B7. Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, the process of S1224 and S1225 of selection effect determination means (FIG. 31) is illustrated as an average time calculation means of gaming machine B7.

  In the gaming machine B7, the gaming machine B7 includes a determination unit that determines whether or not the execution time of the unit game period stored in the unit game period storage unit exceeds a preset setting value, and the average time calculation unit includes: Of the unit game periods executed during the execution of the first unit effect pattern, the remaining units excluding the unit game period in which the execution time of the unit game period is determined to exceed the set value by the determination unit The gaming machine B8 is characterized by calculating an average time required for digestion of the one unit game period by taking an average of execution times of the game periods.

  According to the gaming machine B8, since abnormal measurement values can be excluded, it is possible to improve the prediction accuracy of the end time of a series of effects executed during a specific gaming state.

  In the gaming machine B8, the setting value is a value set based on an average time of unit gaming periods executed in a specific gaming state that occurred before the current specific gaming state. .

  According to the gaming machine B9, the setting value is set based on the average time of the unit gaming period included in the specific gaming state that occurred before the specific gaming state to be predicted. A value that reflects a game method, a state of movement of game media according to individual differences among gaming machines, and the like can be set as a set value. Therefore, since abnormal measurement values can be appropriately excluded, it is possible to more suitably improve the prediction accuracy of the end time of a series of effects executed during the specific gaming state.

  In the gaming machine B8 or B9, the average time calculation means includes an execution time of a unit game period exceeding the set value by the determination means among the unit game periods executed during the execution of the first unit effect pattern. Calculating the average time required to digest the one unit game period by taking the average length of the remaining unit game periods excluding the unit game period determined to be the first and the first unit game period A gaming machine B10 characterized by

  According to the gaming machine B10, the abnormal measurement value is excluded, and the measurement value of the first unit game period that originally tends to become an abnormal value is excluded, so that a series of processes executed during a specific gaming state is excluded. The prediction accuracy of the end time of the production can be improved.

  In the gaming machine B7, the average time calculating means is the length of the remaining unit game period excluding the first unit game period among the unit game periods executed during the execution of the first unit effect pattern. The gaming machine B11 is characterized in that an average time required for digesting the one unit gaming period is calculated by taking an average of.

  According to the gaming machine B11, the measurement value of the first unit game period that tends to be an abnormal value originally is excluded, so that the prediction accuracy of the end time of a series of effects executed during the specific gaming state is improved. be able to.

  In any one of the gaming machines B3 to B11, there is provided an effect pattern storage means for storing unit effect patterns constituting the series of effects, and the effect pattern storage means includes a plurality of the unit effect patterns having different effect times. The overall effect time adjusting means is stored as the last effect pattern, and the overall effect time adjusting means selects a unit effect pattern of a predetermined effect time from the plurality of types of unit effect patterns stored in the effect pattern. A gaming machine B12 including selection means for selecting as a unit effect pattern.

  According to the gaming machine B12, since the unit effect pattern for a predetermined effect time is selected as the last unit effect pattern from the plurality of types of unit effect patterns stored in the effect pattern, the end of the specific gaming state is selected. Thus, it is possible to use a unit effect pattern with an appropriate effect time, and it is possible to prevent the effect from being too short or too long.

  In the above-described embodiment, the selection effect determination table 272b is exemplified as the effect pattern storage means of the gaming machine B12.

  In the gaming machine B12, the selecting means selects a unit effect pattern such that the end time when the last unit effect pattern is executed is shorter than the end time of a series of effects executed during the specific gaming state. A gaming machine B13 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine B13, the unit effect pattern is selected such that the end time when the last unit effect pattern is executed is shorter than the end time of a series of effects executed during the specific gaming state. It is possible to show (or listen to) all the effects to the person.

  One of the gaming machines B1 to B13, 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 (specific gaming state) occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning port) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won. Examples include those to which a valuable value (including data written on a magnetic card as well as premium balls) according to the number is given.

  A gaming machine B15 according to any one of the gaming machines B1 to B13, 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 (specific game state) advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is the specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  Any one of the gaming machines B1 to B13, 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 (specific game state) advantageous to the player is provided on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and a ball is used as a game medium In addition, the game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of dynamic display of the identification information, and a large number of balls are paid out when a special gaming state occurs.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
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Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of generating a specific gaming state different from the normal gaming state,
Based on the game situation, the time required for the game to progress from the predetermined position of the predetermined section in which the plurality of unit game periods are set to the end position of the predetermined section in the specific gaming state. Game progress time predicting means to predict;
Effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of effect patterns constituting at least a part of a series of effects according to the execution period of the effect patterns;
Based on the time predicted by the execution time prediction means, one of the effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means is executed from a predetermined position in the section to the end position of the section. Production pattern selection means for selecting production patterns;
Effect execution control means for controlling the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means to be executed from a predetermined position in the section;
Unit game period measuring means for measuring the length of the unit game period;
Unit game period storage means for storing the length of the unit game period measured by the unit game period measurement means for each unit game period;
Using the content stored in the unit game period storage means, it is necessary to digest one unit game period based on the length of at least two unit game periods set before a predetermined position in the predetermined section. An average time calculating means for calculating an average time,
The game progress time predicting means predicts a time required for the game to progress from a predetermined position to an end position of the section based on the average time calculated by the average time calculating means.
The average time calculation means is an average of the lengths of the remaining unit game periods excluding the first unit game period in the section among at least some of the unit game periods included in the period used for the prediction. The gaming machine is characterized by calculating an average time required for digestion of the one unit gaming period.

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