JP5643486B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a main control device that controls the entire gaming machine and an effect control device that controls an effect display in accordance with an instruction from the main control device.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, start information such as various random numbers acquired in response to winning of a game ball in a start winning opening is stored in a start information storage area up to a predetermined maximum number. And when there is what shows a hit in the starting information stored in the starting information storage area, when performing the effect display based on the starting information before the starting information indicating the corresponding, it is stored in the starting information storage area There is known a gaming machine that performs a notice effect that suggests that there is a hit in the starting information (see Patent Document 1).

  A gaming machine having a first start winning opening and a second starting winning opening that individually stores start information acquired in response to winning of a game ball in each start winning opening in a start information storage area. It is known (see Patent Document 2). In this gaming machine, the start information (hereinafter referred to as second start information) acquired when a game ball is won at the second start winning opening is used as an opportunity when the game ball wins at the first start winning opening. The acquired start information (hereinafter referred to as first start information) is digested with priority. That is, in this gaming machine, the effect display based on the second start information is executed with priority over the effect display based on the first start information.

JP-A-9-700 JP 2006-136544 A

However, when the effect display based on the second start information is executed with priority over the effect display based on the first start information, if the second start information is acquired during the notice effect based on the first start information, The production is interrupted and the player feels uncomfortable.
An object of the present invention is to prevent a situation in which a player feels uncomfortable in a gaming machine that performs a notice effect.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the invention has the first lottery when the game ball wins at the first start opening, and the game ball wins at the second start opening. And a first lottery information storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of first start information acquired in the first lottery, and acquired in the second lottery. Second starting information storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of second starting information, and the first starting information and the second starting information are notified of the lottery results in the order stored, and the second starting For the information, the lottery result notification control means for informing the lottery result in preference to the first start information, and whether or not the first lottery result is notified in advance Notice effect determining means determined by When the notice effect information that is the first start information determined by the notice effect determination means as the notice effect of the first lottery is stored in the first start information storage means, the notice effect information Is set for the number of times of the notice effect for the number of times corresponding to the number stored in the first start information storage means, and each time of the set image for the notice effect is set as the first start information. A notice effect control means for displaying in correspondence with a change display of the effect symbol based on an input of a change display command of the effect symbol based on the notice effect determining means, wherein the notice effect determining means stores the first start information storage If it is already stored in the means, the lottery for whether or not to give the notice effect is not performed, and the notice effect control means displays a predetermined number of times before reaching the final time of the set image for the notice effect. When and, when the second start-up information to the second start-up information storing means receives the variable display command performance symbol based on said second start information is stored, the next round following the predetermined number being displayed For the number of times corresponding to the change display command of the effect symbol based on the second start information after the set image for the notice effect. It is characterized by adding a notice effect image.

In the gaming machine according to the first invention, the notice start control means displays the second start in the second start information storage means while displaying a predetermined number of times before reaching the final time of the set notice effect image. When receiving the variation display command of the production symbol based on the information being stored, the next time following the predetermined time being displayed is displayed in correspondence with the variation display of the production symbol based on the second start information, After the set notice effect image , the notice effect images for the number of times corresponding to the change display command of the effect symbol based on the second start information are added.

Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the first invention, the continuity of the notice effect is hindered even when the effect symbol based on the second lottery is displayed while the notice effect is displayed. This can be suppressed, and a situation in which the player feels uncomfortable can be prevented.
Here, for example, an effect control device 150 (steps S606 and S608) described later corresponds to the notice effect determination means. Moreover, as a notice effect control means, the effect control apparatus 150 (step S612) and the display control part 151 (step S700 to S714) mentioned later correspond, for example.

The gaming machine according to the second invention is the gaming machine according to the first invention, wherein the notice effect control means sets the image for the notice effect based on the content of the notice effect information. And
In the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the invention, the notice effect image is set based on the content of the notice effect information, so that it is possible to improve the game performance.

Further, the gaming machine according to the third invention is the gaming machine according to the first invention, wherein the notice effect control means includes the notice of the first start information stored in the first start information storage means. The notice effect image is set based on the content of the first start information stored in a storage area higher than the storage area where the effect information is stored.
In the gaming machine according to the third aspect of the invention, the notice effect image is set based on the content of the first start information stored in the storage area higher than the storage area where the notice effect information is stored. It becomes possible to improve the property.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent a player from feeling uncomfortable in a gaming machine that performs a notice effect.

It is the figure which showed typically the front part of the game board surface in a pachinko machine, especially the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a figure for demonstrating a 1st starting information storage area and a 2nd starting information storage area. It is a figure which shows the aspect of the stop symbol of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the data structure of a control command. It is a timing chart which shows the input / output timing of a control command. It is a diagram showing the contents of the effect control command output from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows an interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning switch input process. It is a flowchart which shows a hit determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the hit determination processing based on 2nd starting information. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch information command reception processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a 1st prefetch information storage area and a 2nd prefetch information storage area. It is a flowchart which shows a notice effect display process. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display apparatus 104. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop display of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display apparatus 104. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the display of the 1st flame | frame of the basic moving image data of the notice effect pattern in an effect symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the display of the 2nd frame of the basic moving image data of the notice effect pattern in the effect symbol display device. It is a figure which shows an example of the display of the 3rd flame | frame of the basic moving image data of the notice effect pattern in an effect symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the display of the 4th frame of the basic moving image data of the notice effect pattern in an effect symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the display of the 2nd frame of the basic moving image data of the notice effect pattern in the effect symbol display apparatus at the time of the notice effect data addition process. It is a figure which shows an example of the display of the 3rd frame of the basic moving image data of the notice effect pattern in the effect symbol display device at the time of the notice effect data adding process. It is a figure which shows an example of the display of the 4th frame of the basic moving image data of the notice effect pattern in the effect symbol display apparatus when the notice effect data addition process is performed. It is a figure which shows an example of the display of the 1st flame | frame of the animation data for the addition of the notice effect pattern in an effect symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the display of the 2nd frame of the moving image data for the notification effect pattern addition in an effect symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the display of the 3rd frame of the animation data for the addition of the notice effect pattern in an effect symbol display device.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
In the present embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine 1 that variably displays a plurality of symbols on the effect symbol display device 104 as shown in FIG.
(Composition of game board surface)
First, the configuration of the game board surface 102 in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a front portion of a game board surface in a pachinko machine, particularly a portion necessary for explanation. In each of the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3 (see FIG. 17), the effect design Z1 (see FIG. 17) consisting of numbers and symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and from the color bar in the fourth region R4. The resulting design Z2 (see FIG. 17) is variably displayed (flashing).

As shown in FIG. 1, an effect symbol display device that displays the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 in the first to fourth regions R1, R2, R3, and R4 in an approximately central portion of the game board surface 102 while independently varying them. 104 is provided. The effect symbol display device 104 is configured by a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display. In the present embodiment, the effect symbol display device 104 is configured by a variable display device capable of displaying an effect image such as a background and a plurality of symbols as a moving image, and can display a variety of effect images and effect symbols.

  Here, in the effect symbol display device 104, in each of the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3, the effect symbol Z1 including a plurality of numbers, symbols, and the like is displayed in a variable manner or stopped. In addition, in the effect symbol display device 104, the variation display or the stop display of the fourth effect symbol Z2 including a color bar or the like is performed in the fourth region R4. The effect symbol display device 104 notifies the result of the winning lottery by the combination of the effect symbols Z1 that are stopped and displayed in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3. Further, in the effect symbol display device 104, in the fourth region R4, the effect symbol Z2 composed of a color bar is blinked to indicate that the effect symbol is being variably displayed, and the effect symbol Z2 is turned on to produce the effect. Indicates that the symbol has been stopped.

  A stage 108 capable of rolling the game ball in the left-right direction and the front-rear direction is provided below the effect symbol display device 104. In addition, a warp entrance 112 for discharging the inflowing game ball to the stage 108 is provided on the left side of the effect symbol display device 104. The stage 108 is open on the front side, and after the released game ball rolls, it is released to the game board surface 102. In addition, a game ball lead-out path 108a is provided on the back side of the central portion of the stage 108 in the left-right direction. Then, the game ball that has flowed into the game ball lead-out path 108a is led out on the game board surface 102 directly above a first start winning opening 111a described later.

  A normal symbol start gate 122 is provided on the left side of the effect symbol display device 104. When the game ball passes, the normal symbol start gate 122 detects the winning of the game ball based on a detection signal from a start gate switch (not shown) inside the pachinko machine 1, and gives a chance to draw by the normal symbol. Also, below the normal symbol start gate 122, two general winning ports 124 and 125 are provided that allow the game ball to be always won.

  A start winning device 111 is provided below the effect symbol display device 104. The winning device 11 includes a first start winning port 111a that is always open, and a movable second start winning port 111b provided below the first start winning port 111a. The first start winning opening 111a is a winning opening (so-called umbilicus) that is always open upward. The first start winning opening 111a is always capable of winning a game ball to the start winning apparatus 111. The second start winning opening 111b is an electric accessory (so-called electric tulip) capable of changing the winning probability. The second start winning opening 111b is normally closed, but when the display of the normal symbol display device 107 is in a specific mode, it is opened in a predetermined pattern so that a game ball can be won.

  When the game ball wins, the first start winning port 111a detects the winning of the game ball by the detection signal of the first start winning port switch 131a (see FIG. 2) inside the pachinko machine 1, and the effect on the effect symbol display device 104 An opportunity to start the variable display of the symbols Z1 and Z2 and an opportunity to start the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 106 are given. When the game ball wins, the second start winning port 111b detects the winning of the game ball by a detection signal of the second start winning port switch 131b (see FIG. 2) inside the pachinko machine 1, and the effect symbol display device 104 The trigger of starting the variable display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 and the trigger of starting the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 106 are given. The change display of the special symbols and the effect symbols Z1, Z2 is stopped after a predetermined change time has elapsed, and the result of the winning lottery notification and the effect are performed.

A special symbol display device 106 is provided on the right side of the start winning device 111. The special symbol display device 106 includes, for example, a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT display, a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, and the like. The special symbol display device 106 can perform change display and stop display of special symbols including numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the special symbol display device 106 notifies the result of the winning lottery by the special symbol stopped and displayed. Here, the gaming state in which the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 106 becomes a specific symbol is referred to as a “special prize state” (winning). The special prize state refers to an advantageous gaming state that gives a predetermined gaming value such as paying out a large number of prize balls to the player. The special symbol display on the special symbol display device 106 and the effect symbol display on the effect symbol display device 104 are associated with each other.

A normal symbol display device 107 is provided on the right side of the start winning device 111. The normal symbol display device 107 includes, for example, a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT display, a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, and the like. The normal symbol display device 107 can perform change display and stop display of normal symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the normal symbol display device 107 notifies the result of the lottery based on the normal symbol by the stopped normal symbol.
On the upper side of the special symbol display device 106, special symbol start information storage number display devices 109a and 109b and a normal symbol start information storage number display unit 103 are provided. The special symbol start information storage number display units 109a and 109b and the normal symbol start information storage number display unit 103 are each configured by, for example, an LED or the like.

  The special symbol start information storage number display sections 109a and 109b are lit in conjunction with the fact that the special symbol start information described later is stored in the special symbol start information storage area in the RAM 240 of the main controller 210, and continuously. Thus, the number of times that the special symbol can be displayed in a variable manner (hereinafter referred to as the number of stored start information (so-called “the number of balls on hold”)) is displayed. Here, in the pachinko machine 1, the starting information storage number triggered by the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning port 111a and the starting information memory number triggered by the winning of the game ball in the second starting winning port 111b are set. , Display each individually. That is, the starting information storage number triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning port 111a is displayed on the special symbol starting information storage number display device 109a, and the winning of the gaming ball to the second starting winning port 111b is displayed. The number of starting information stored as an opportunity is displayed on the special symbol starting information storing number display device 109b.

The normal symbol start information storage number display unit 103 is lit in conjunction with the start information of the normal symbol being stored in the start information storage area for the normal symbol in the RAM 240 of the main controller 210, and the normal symbol start information storage number display unit 103 continuously. The number of times that the variable display can be performed is displayed.
Below the starting prize-winning device 111, there is provided a big prize opening 115 that allows a game ball to be won by being closed in a predetermined pattern when it is normally closed but is opened in a predetermined pattern. Yes. The special prize opening 115 is opened by opening the opening / closing member 115a installed in front of the special prize opening 115 when the special symbol stopped on the special symbol display device 106 becomes a specific symbol and a special prize state is generated. Perform the action. The opening operation of the big prize opening 115 continues until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins (one round). Further, the opening operation of the special winning opening 115 is repeatedly performed for the number of rounds set according to the type of the special prize state. Then, when a game ball wins in the big prize opening 115, the number of game balls won is detected by the detection signal of the big prize opening switch 132 (see FIG. 2) inside the pachinko machine 1, and the prize is awarded according to the number of game balls won. Pay out the ball.

An out port 110 for collecting game balls that did not win any of the winning ports is provided below the big winning port 115 and at the lowermost part of the game board surface 102.
On the game board surface 102, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game balls to the winning holes.
In the following, a gaming state in which the winning probability of winning a lottery after the end of winning is called a “low probability state” is referred to as “low probability state”, and the winning probability of winning a winning lottery is compared with a low probability state after finishing winning. A gaming state having a high probability (for example, 10 times the normal probability) is referred to as a “probability variation state”. In addition, a gaming state in which the variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened is referred to as a “short time state”. In the short time state, the normal symbol lottery probability is higher than the normal lottery probability (for example, 10 times), and the opening time of the second start winning opening 111b is compared with the normal opening time. Extended.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 1 includes a first start winning port switch 131 a, a second starting winning port switch 131 b, a big winning port switch 132, and various winning port switches 133.
The first start winning port switch 131a detects the winning of a game ball to the first start winning port 111a, and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 210. The second start winning port switch 131b detects the winning of the game ball to the second start winning port 111b, and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 210. The big prize opening switch 132 detects the winning of a game ball in the big prize opening 115 and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 210. The various winning opening switches 133 detect the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 122 and output a detection signal to the main controller 210.

The pachinko machine 1 mainly includes a main control device 210 and an effect control device 150 as control units. In order to prevent fraud, etc., the main control device 210 and the effect control device 150 are each mounted on separate boards. Further, data can be transmitted only from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150 in one direction.
The main controller 210 generates various random numbers mainly in response to detection of a game ball winning at the first start winning opening 111a and detection of a game ball winning at the second starting winning opening 111b. Then, the main controller 210 performs control command transmission and overall game control based on the generated random numbers. The main controller 210 includes a special symbol display device 106, a normal symbol display device 107, a special symbol start information storage number display device 109a, 109b, a normal symbol start information storage number display device 103, a prize ball payout control device 156, and a large The winning opening solenoid 158 is directly controlled.

Main controller 210 includes CPU 220, ROM 230, RAM 240, input port 250, and output port 255.
The input port 250 outputs detection signals output from each of the first start winning port switch 131a, the second starting winning port switch 131b, the big winning port switch 132, and the various winning port switches 133 to the CPU 220.

  The output port 255 includes an effect control device 150, a special symbol display device 106, a normal symbol display device 107, a special symbol start information storage number display device 109a, 109b, a normal symbol start information storage number display device 103, and a prize ball payout control device 156. And a control command is output to each of the winning prize solenoids 158. Further, the output port 255 outputs the output information and abnormality signal of the pachinko machine 1 to the hall computer 500. Thereby, the game situation etc. of the pachinko machine 1 are remotely monitored in the hall computer 500.

  The ROM 230 stores a program for controlling the pachinko machine 1 executed by the main control device 210, game control data, and the like. The game control data includes various control commands for controlling the effect control device 150. Here, the various control commands include a symbol designation command, a variation pattern command, a symbol stop command, a prefetch information command, a start information storage number command, and the like.

  The RAM 240 temporarily stores input / output data for the main control device 210, data for arithmetic processing, various counters including a random number counter related to the game, a lottery result and a flag for managing the game state. The RAM 240 has a start information storage area for special symbols and a start information storage area for normal symbols. Here, the start information storage area for special symbols is an area for storing start information (hereinafter referred to as first start information) acquired when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 111a. , A first start information storage area) and an area for storing start information (hereinafter referred to as second start information) acquired in response to winning of a game ball in the second start winning opening 111b A starting information storage area). Here, the starting information refers to information such as various random values acquired in response to winning of a game ball in the starting winning ports 111a and 111b. Thereby, in the starting information storage area for special symbols, the first starting information and the second starting information are individually stored.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the first start information storage area and the second start information storage area.
Each of the first start information storage area and the second start information storage area stores start information up to a predetermined upper limit number. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the first start information storage area has four storage units (A1 to A4) from the first to the fourth, and the first start is stored in each storage unit. By storing the information, four pieces of first start information are stored. In addition, the second start information storage area has four storage units (B1 to B4) from the first to the fourth, and by storing the second start information in each storage unit, Second start information is stored. Here, main controller 210 sequentially determines the starting information stored in each of the first starting information storage area and the second starting information storage area from the starting information stored in the first storage unit. Go and digest.

Also, in the normal symbol start information storage area, information such as random numbers acquired in response to the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 122 is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). .
The RAM 240 has a command storage area for temporarily storing control commands to be output to the effect control device 150 and the like. In the pachinko machine 1, when a power interruption occurs due to a power failure or the like, when the power is restored from the power failure, the storage contents of the RAM 240 should be restored to the state immediately before the power failure and output stored in the command storage area of the RAM 240 should be output. By outputting the control command, the gaming state is restored to the state before the power is cut off.

The main controller 210 is connected to a power supply circuit 212 for supplying power.
The effect control device 150 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, and an output port, like the main control device 210.
The ROM of the effect control device 150 stores a program for controlling the effect, various data, and the like. The RAM of the effect control device 150 temporarily stores control commands input from the main control device 210, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like. The CPU of the effect control device 150 executes processing according to a program stored in the ROM, thereby controlling the effect symbol display device 104 by the display control unit 151, controlling the lamp 154 by the lamp control unit 152, and a sound effect control unit. The output of the sound effect from the speaker 155 by 153 is controlled.

  The effect control device 150 controls the display control unit 151 that controls display on the effect symbol display device 104, the lamp control unit 152 that controls lighting and blinking of the lamp 154, and the effect of controlling the output of sound effects from the speaker 155. A sound control unit 153. The effect control device 150 generates an internal command according to the control command received from the main control device 210, and internally transmits the internal command, whereby each of the display control unit 151, the lamp control unit 152, and the sound effect control unit 153. To control.

In particular, the effect control device 150 generates a display control command according to the control command received from the main control device 210. Then, the effect control device 150 controls the display control unit 151 by internally transmitting the generated display control command to the display control unit 151.
The lamp control unit 152 determines a lamp effect to be executed in accordance with an internal command input from the effect control device 150, reads control data corresponding to the lamp effect from the ROM, and determines a lamp effect based on the control data. 154 is turned on, blinked, turned off, etc.

The sound effect control unit 153 determines a sound effect effect to be executed in accordance with an internal command input from the effect control device 150, reads out sound data corresponding to the sound effect effect from the ROM, and outputs the sound data to the speaker 155. .
The display control unit 151 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an image processing VDP (Video Display Processor), an input port, and an output port.
The ROM of the display control unit 151 stores a program for performing display effect control, various image data, and the like. The RAM of the display control unit 151 temporarily stores input / output data for the CPU and data for arithmetic processing, and functions as a work area and a buffer memory.

  The CPU of the display control unit 151 reads out image data corresponding to the display control command from the ROM in accordance with a program stored in the ROM in accordance with the display control command input from the effect control device 150, and the image data Is output to VDP. The image processing VDP outputs image data to the effect symbol display device 104 via the output port in accordance with an output instruction from the CPU.

(Aspect of stop display of special design and production design)
Next, a special symbol stop display mode in the special symbol display device 106 and a production symbol stop display mode in the effect symbol display device 104 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an aspect of a special symbol stop symbol.
In the pachinko machine 1, as shown in FIG. 4, five types of “normal jackpot”, “probability 1 big hit”, “probability 2 big hit”, “probability 3 big hit” and “small win” are defined as the types of hits. ing.

  Normally, when a big hit is made, the special symbol display device 106 is controlled to stop and display the special symbol with the short time symbol, and the effect symbol display device 104 to stop and display the effect symbol Z1 with the short time symbol. When the effect symbol display device 104 stops and displays the effect symbol Z1 with a short time symbol, for example, in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3 of the effect symbol display device 104, "222", "444", "666" The effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed with a combination of even numbers such as “,” and the fourth effect symbol Z2 is turned on (stop display) in the fourth region R4. In addition, when it is a normal big win, the maximum number of times the big prize opening 115 is opened at the time of winning, that is, the maximum number of continuations of the round is 15, and the short-time operation state is entered in the 100 lotteries after the win. In addition, when the big hit is normal, the gaming state after the winning is set to a low probability state.

When the probable variation 1 big hit is reached, the special symbol display device 106 is controlled to stop and display the special symbol with the probable variation 1 symbol, and the effect symbol display device 104 to stop and display the effect symbol Z1 with the probable variation 1 symbol. When the effect symbol display device 104 stops and displays the effect symbol Z1 with one probability variation, for example, in the first to third regions R1, R2, and R3 of the effect symbol display device 104, “111”, “333”, “ The effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed with a combination of odd numbers such as “555”, and the fourth effect symbol Z2 is lit (stop-displayed) in the fourth region R4. In addition, when the probability variation is a big hit, the maximum number of continuations of the round is 15, and the short-time operation state is entered in the 10,000 lotteries after winning. In addition, when the probability variation is one big hit, the gaming state after the winning is set to the probability variation state.

  When the probable variation 2 big hit is reached, the special symbol display device 106 is controlled to stop and display the special symbol with the probable variation 1 symbol, and the effect symbol display device 104 to stop and display the effect symbol Z2 with the probable variation 2 symbol. In addition, when the probability variation is 2 big hits, the maximum number of continuations of the round is 2 times, and the short-time operation state is entered in the 10,000 lotteries after winning. Further, when the probability variation 2 big hit is reached, the gaming state after the winning is set to the probability variation state.

  When the probability variation 3 big hit is reached, the special symbol display device 106 is controlled to stop and display the special symbol at the probability variation 1 symbol, and the effect symbol display device 104 to stop and display the effect symbol Z2 at the probability variation 3 symbol. In addition, when the probability variation is 3 big hits, the maximum number of continuations of the round is 2. In addition, when the probability variation is 3 big hits, if it is in a short time non-actuated state at the time of hitting (at the time when the symbol variation pattern for notifying the occurrence of hitting is started), it will be in a short time non-operating state after hitting, If it is in the operating state, control is performed so that the short-time operating state is continued after the hit (short-time continuous control). Further, when the probability variation 3 big hit, the gaming state after the winning end is set to the probability variation state.

Probability 2 big wins, 3 probable big wins, the period of one round (opening time of the big prize opening 115) is shorter than the normal jackpot (about several ms), and the maximum number of times of the round is only 2 times, so the player On the other hand, unexpectedness can be given as if the state suddenly shifted to the probability variation state without hitting.
When the small winning is achieved, the special symbol display device 106 is controlled to stop and display the special symbol with the small winning symbol, and the effect symbol display device 104 to stop and display the effect symbol Z1 with the small winning symbol. The probabilistic 3 symbols and the small winning symbols that are stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 are composed of a combination of one or a plurality of specific symbols, and cannot be distinguished from each other. In addition, when a small hit is made, the maximum number of continuations of the round is two times, and control is performed so that the operation of the short-time function and the non-operation do not change after the small hit. Further, when the small hit is reached, the gaming state after the small hit is set to the same gaming state as the gaming state before the small hit.

Next, the structure and content of the control command output from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a data structure of the control command.
As shown in FIG. 5, the control command is an identifier for identifying the classification of the control command, a mode (MODE) that is 1-byte digital data, and 1 byte indicating the content (function) of the executed control command. It consists of an event (EVENT) which is long digital data.

FIG. 6 is a timing chart showing the input / output timing of the control command.
As shown in FIG. 6, main controller 210 outputs mode (MODE) data triggered by the first rise of the strobe signal (DUSTB) generated by itself when the command changes, and then strobe signal (DUSTB). Event (EVENT) data is output in response to the second rising edge. Correspondingly, in the effect control device 150, the CPU generates an interrupt according to the input of the strobe signal (DUSTB), and the effect control command is stored in the RAM of the effect control device 150 by the interrupt process.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the contents of the effect control command output from the main control device 210 to the effect control device 150.
As shown in FIG. 7, the effect control commands include a symbol designation command, a variation pattern command, a symbol stop command, a prefetch information command, a start information storage number command, an effect start command, a state designation command, and the like.
The symbol designation command is a command for designating any one of the off-stage symbol, the time-short symbol, the probability variation 1 symbol, the probability variation 2 symbol, the probability variation 3 symbol, and the small hit symbol as the effect symbol Z1 to be stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104. . The symbol designating command is output at the start of variation of the effect symbols Z1, Z2. Here, when the change of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 starts, it almost coincides with the start of change of the special symbols.

The variation pattern command is a command for designating one of n (n = 1 to 104) types of variation patterns as variation patterns to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 104. The variation pattern command is output together with the symbol designation command when the variation of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 is started.
The symbol stop command is a command for designating stop display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2. The symbol stop command is output when the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are stopped. Here, the stop display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 is almost the same as the stop display of the special symbol.

  The prefetch information command is a command for notifying prefetch information. Here, the pre-read information refers to information indicating the results of various lotteries (winning lottery, winning type lottery, reach lottery, variation pattern lottery, etc.) designated by the starting information (first starting information, second starting information). The main control device 210 determines various lottery results designated by the start information for the start information acquired in response to the winning of the game balls at the start winning ports 111a and 111b, and reads ahead according to the determined lottery results. The information command is output to the effect control device 150. In the present embodiment, when the result of the winning lottery is a win, the main control device 210 responds to the pre-read information indicating the hit type (usually big win, probability variation 1 big hit, probability variation 2 big hit, probability variation 3 big hit, small hit) The prefetch information command is output to the effect control device 150. Further, when the winning lottery result is out of order, the main control device 210 reads pre-read information indicating that it is out of place and the fluctuation pattern 1 (no reach), fluctuation pattern 2 (normal reach) or fluctuation pattern 3 (special reach). ) Is output to the effect control device 150. The prefetch information command is output when starting information is acquired by main controller 210.

  The start information storage number command is a command for notifying each of the first start information storage number and the second start information storage number. That is, main controller 210 outputs a start information storage number command corresponding to the number of first start information stored in the first start information storage area of RAM 240 to effect control device 150. Further, main controller 210 outputs a start information storage number command corresponding to the number of second start information stored in the second start information storage area of RAM 240 to effect control device 150. The start information storage number command is output when the main control device 210 updates each of the first start information storage number and the second start information storage number.

The production start command includes m (m = 1 to 95) types of production start per 15R (normal jackpot, probability variation 1 jackpot), probability variation 2 jackpot performance start, probability variation 3 jackpot performance start, and jackpot performance start. This is a command to specify. The production start command is output at the start of hitting.
The state designation command is a command for designating the end and the start of time reduction. The state designation command is output at the end of the time reduction and at the start of the time reduction, respectively.

Next, game control processing executed by the main controller 210 will be described.
The CPU 220 is composed of a microprocessing unit or the like, and operates based on a game control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [ms]).
A game control program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 230 is activated, and the game control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 is executed.

First, game control processing executed by the main controller 210 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the game control process.
When the game control process is executed by the CPU 220, the process first proceeds to step S100 as shown in FIG.
In step S100, initialization processing of the CPU 220 is executed, the process proceeds to step S102, and an interrupt permission instruction for executing the interrupt processing shown in FIG. Accordingly, the interrupt process of FIG. 9 is executed in parallel with the game control process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 [ms]).

Next, the process proceeds to step S104, a random number update process is performed to update the effect control random numbers (for example, reach determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, etc.) related to the effect, and the process proceeds to step S106.
In step S106, it is determined whether or not the interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 has been executed a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) after the game control process has been executed, and when it is determined that the interrupt process has been executed a predetermined number of times ( Yes) proceeds to step S108.
In step S108, a win determination process is performed in which a win determination is performed and a symbol variation pattern is determined.

In step S110, an electric accessory actuating process for opening the special winning opening 115 in a predetermined pattern is executed. The process proceeds to step S112, and a control command for causing the prize ball payout control device 156 to perform a payout operation is stored in the RAM 240. The prize-ball payout management process stored in the predetermined area is executed, and the process proceeds to step S114.
In step S114, an external information output process for outputting an external information signal related to game control to the hall computer 500 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S116.
In step S116, a gaming machine inspection signal output process for outputting a gaming machine inspection signal necessary for the inspection of the pachinko machine 1 is executed. In some cases, the process of step S116 can be omitted.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S118, and a port output process for outputting the effect control command stored in the RAM 240 to the effect control device 150 via the effect control device command output port is executed. First, a strobe signal is output to the effect control device 150, and a control command including a mode and an event is output. As a result, an effect control command is output to the effect control device 150. In addition, the special symbol display device 106, the normal symbol display device 107, the special winning opening solenoid 158, the special symbol start information storage number display devices 109a and 109b, the normal symbol start information storage number display device 103, etc. are also supplied from the main controller 210. Control information is output.

Next, the process proceeds to step S120, where it is determined whether or not a power-off detection signal is input from the power supply circuit 212. When it is determined that the power-off detection signal is input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S122.
In step S122, return information necessary for restoring the contents of the RAM 240 is generated, the generated restoration information is stored in the RAM 240, a backup process for switching the CPU 220 to the power saving mode is executed, and the series of processes ends. . The backup process includes a process for setting a backup flag and a process for performing a checksum.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S120 that the power-off detection signal is not input (No), and when it is determined in step S106 that the interrupt process has not been executed a predetermined number of times after the game control process has been executed (No). In any case, the process proceeds to step S104.

Next, interrupt processing will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the interrupt process.
When the interrupt process is executed by the CPU 220, as shown in FIG. 9, first, the process proceeds to step S150.
In step S150, a random number update process is performed to update various random numbers that are directly related to the determination of the appearance. Here, as various random numbers directly related to the determination of the appearance, there are a random number used for a lottery (hereinafter referred to as a hit determination random number), whether to cause a win, a hit type determination random number, a stop symbol determination random number, or the like. . In the random number update process, the winning determination random number value cannot be easily predicted by changing the initial value every time the winning determination random number makes a round.
Next, the process proceeds to step S152, where a winning switch input process for inputting the detection signal from the first starting winning port switch 131a and the detecting signal from the second starting winning port switch 131b is executed, and the series of processes is completed. Return to the original process.

Next, the winning switch input process in step S152 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a winning switch input process.
When the winning switch input process is executed in step S152, the process first proceeds to step S200 as shown in FIG.
In step S200, an input port reading process for reading detection signals from the first start winning port switch 131a and the second starting winning port switch 131b from the corresponding port of the input port 250 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S202. .

In step S202, based on the processing result in step S200, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start winning port switch 131a. If it is determined that the detection signal is input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S204. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S202 that no detection signal is input from the first start winning a prize opening switch 131a (No), the process proceeds to step S208.
In step S204, it is determined whether or not the number of first start information stored in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240 is "4" or more, and it is determined that the number of first start information stored is not "4" or more. If yes (No), the process proceeds to step S206. On the other hand, when it determines with the memory | storage number of 1st starting information being "4" or more by step S204 (No), it transfers to step S208.

  In step S206, a hit determination random number, a hit type determination random number, a fluctuation pattern determination random number, a reach determination random number, a stop symbol determination random number, and the like are acquired from a corresponding random number counter, and each acquired random number value (first start information) is stored in the RAM 240. The first start information storage process stored in a predetermined storage unit in the first start information storage area is executed. At this time, the acquired first start information is stored in the highest storage unit among the storage units in which the first start information is not stored in the first start information storage area. For example, when the number of first start information stored in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240 is “1”, the acquired first start information is stored in the second storage unit in the first start information storage area. Similarly, when the number of first start information stored in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240 is “2”, the acquired first start information is stored in the third storage unit in the first start information storage area. . Thereby, the storage of the first start information in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240 is updated.

Further, in the first start information storage process, the number of first start information displayed on the special symbol start information storage number display device 109a as the storage of the first start information in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240 is updated. Is added to “1”.
Further, in the first start information storage process, prefetch information specified by the first start information is determined based on the acquired first start information, and a prefetch information command corresponding to the determined prefetch information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. To store. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the prefetch information command based on the first start information is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

  In addition, in the first start information storage process, the number of start information storages corresponding to the number of stored first start information after the update as the storage of the first start information in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240 is updated. The command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the start information storage number command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255. For example, when the first start information storage number is “1” as a result of storing the new first start information in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240, the first start information storage number is “1”. Is sent to the effect control device 150.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S208, and based on the processing result of step S200, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start winning port switch 131b, and when it is determined that the detection signal is input (Yes) ) Proceeds to step S210. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S208 that the detection signal is not input from the second start winning a prize opening switch 131b (No), the series of processes is ended and the process returns to the original process.

  In step S210, it is determined whether or not the number of second start information stored in the second start information storage area of the RAM 240 is “4” or more, and it is determined that the number of second start information stored is not “4” or more. If (No), the process proceeds to step S212. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S210 that the number of stored second start information is “4” or more (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

In step S212, a hit determination random number, a hit type determination random number, a fluctuation pattern determination random number, a reach determination random number, a stop symbol determination random number, and the like are acquired from a corresponding random number counter, and each acquired random number value (second start information) is stored in the RAM 240. The second start information storage process stored in a predetermined storage unit in the second start information storage area is executed. At this time, the acquired second start information is stored in the uppermost storage unit among the storage units in which the second start information is not stored in the second start information storage area. Thereby, the storage of the second start information in the second start information storage area of the RAM 240 is updated.
Further, in the second start information storage process, the number of second start information displayed on the special symbol start information storage number display device 109b as the second start information storage in the second start information storage area of the RAM 240 is updated. 1 is added.

Further, in the second start information storage process, prefetch information designated by the second start information is determined based on the acquired second start information, and a prefetch information command corresponding to the determined prefetch information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. To store. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, a prefetch information command based on the second start information is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.
Further, in the second start information storage process, the number of start information stores corresponding to the number of stored second start information after the update is updated as the second start information storage in the second start information storage area of the RAM 240 is updated. The command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the start information storage number command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

Next, the hit determination process in step S108 will be described. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the determination process of the normal symbol display apparatus 108. FIG.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the hit determination process.
In the hit determination process, in order to generate a special prize state with a predetermined probability, a single hit value is set in a predetermined numerical range, and the special prize state is generated when the acquired hit determination random number matches the winning value. It is a process to make.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1, the probability that the special prize state is generated by the winning lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball at the first starting winning port 111a and the winning of the game ball at the second starting winning port 111b are triggered. The probability that a special prize state is generated by the winning lottery is different from each other. For example, the winning of the game ball to the second start winning port 111b with respect to the probability (for example, 1/399) that the special prize state is generated by the winning lottery triggered by the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning port 111a The probability (for example, 1/240) that a special prize state will be generated by the winning lottery with “” as a trigger is set high. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve game property.

When the hit determination process is executed in step S108, the process first proceeds to step S300 as shown in FIG.
In step S300, the effect symbol display device 104 determines whether or not the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are changing. If it is determined that the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are not changing (No), the process proceeds to step S302. On the other hand, when it determines with effect design Z1, Z2 being fluctuating by step S300 (Yes), it transfers to step S310.

In step S302, it is determined whether or not the second start information storage number is “1” or more. If it is determined that the second start information storage number is “1” or more (Yes), the process proceeds to step S304. To do. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S302 that the second start information storage number is not “1” or more (No), the process proceeds to step S306.
In step S304, a hit determination process based on the second start information storage is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.

In step S306, it is determined whether or not the first start information storage number is “1” or more. If it is determined that the first start information storage number is “1” or more (Yes), the process proceeds to step S308. To do. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S306 that the first start information storage number is not equal to or greater than “1” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S308, a hit determination process based on the first start information storage is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.

In step S310, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change of the effect symbol. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S312. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S310 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the change in the effect design (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In step S312, a symbol stop process for storing a symbol stop command in a predetermined area of the RAM 240 is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

  As described above, in the hit determination process in step S108, the hit determination process based on the second start information is executed with priority over the hit determination process based on the first start information. That is, main controller 210 digests the second start information stored in the second start information storage area of RAM 240 with priority over the first start information stored in the first start information storage area. . As a result, the effect control device 150 displays, in the effect symbol display device 104, the change display and stop display of the effect symbols R1, R2 based on the second start information, and the change display of the effect symbols R1, R2 based on the first start information, and Executes with priority over the stop display.

Next, the hit determination process based on the second start information in step S304 and the hit determination process based on the first start information in step S308 will be described.
Here, the hit determination process based on the second start information in step S304 and the hit determination process based on the first start information in step S308 are similar processes. Therefore, the hit determination process based on the second start information in step S304 will be described below, and the description of the hit determination process based on the first start information in step S308 will be omitted.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a hit determination process based on the second start information.
When the hit determination process based on the second start information is executed in step S304, the process first proceeds to step S400 as shown in FIG.
In step S400, a winning random number is read from the first storage unit in the second startup information storage area of the RAM 240, and the process proceeds to step S402.

  In step S402, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning random number read in step S400 matches the winning value, and it is determined that the read winning random number value matches the winning value (Yes). Shifts to step S404. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S402 that the read winning random number value does not match the winning value (No), the process proceeds to step S414.

In step S404, a hit type determination process for determining a win type is executed.
Here, the ROM 230 stores a hit type determination table in which the correspondence between the hit type determination random number value and the hit type number is registered. In the hit type determination process, the hit type determination random number is read from the first storage unit in the second start-up information storage area of the RAM 240, and the hit type number corresponding to the value of the corresponding type determination random number is read from the hit type determination table. Determine the hit type. As a result, the normal jackpot, probability variation 1 big hit, probability variation 2 big hit, probability variation 3 big hit, and small hit are determined.

Next, the process proceeds to step S406, and a hit stop symbol determining process for determining a combination of the special symbol and the effect symbol Z1 to be stopped and displayed at the time of hit is executed.
Here, the ROM 230 stores a stop symbol determination table set for each hit type. In each stop symbol determination table, a correspondence between the value of the stop symbol determination random number and the stop symbol number indicating the combination of the effect symbol Z1 to be stopped is registered. In the winning stop symbol determination process, first, a stop symbol determination table corresponding to the hit type number determined in step S404 is read. And a stop symbol determination random number is read from the 1st memory | storage part in the 2nd starting information storage area of RAM240, and the stop symbol number corresponding to the value of this stop symbol determination random number is read from a stop symbol determination table. Further, a stop symbol designation command corresponding to the read stop symbol number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, a stop symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

  On the other hand, the special symbol to be stopped is determined based on the special symbol determination table in which the correspondence between the value of the stopped symbol determination random number and the special symbol to be stopped is registered, by the same process as in the case of the effect symbol. However, the special symbol to be stopped is determined prior to determining the combination of the effect symbols Z1 to be stopped. That is, after determining the special symbol to be stopped and displayed, the combination of the effect symbols Z1 to be stopped and displayed is determined corresponding to this. For this reason, the combination of the special symbol to be stopped and the effect symbol Z1 to be stopped is determined based on the same stop symbol determination random number. Then, command information for designating a special symbol to be stopped and displayed is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the command information is directly transmitted to the special symbol display device 106 via the output port 255.

Next, the process proceeds to step S408, and a hit variation pattern determining process for determining a variation pattern of the effect symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is performed.
Here, the ROM 230 stores a variation pattern determination table set for each combination of hit type, current gaming state, and the like. In each variation pattern determination table, the correspondence between the variation pattern determination random number value and the variation pattern number is registered. In the winning variation pattern determination process, first, a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the winning type number determined in step S404 and the current gaming state is read. Then, the variation pattern determination random number is read from the first storage unit in the second start-up information storage area of the RAM 240, and the variation pattern number corresponding to the value of the variation pattern determination random number is read from the variation pattern determination table. Further, the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the read fluctuation pattern number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255.

Next, the process proceeds to step S410, and the fluctuation setting process for setting the fluctuation display time of the effect symbols Z1, Z2 is executed. The variation display time of the effect symbols Z1, Z2 is determined based on the variation pattern number determined in steps S408 and S416.
In the case of causing a win, in the variation setting process, the number of times and the opening time of the special winning opening 115 are set. Specifically, when the hit type number indicates a normal jackpot or a probable variation one jackpot, the maximum round continuation count is set to 15 times, and the opening time of the big prize opening 115 in each round is set to about 30 seconds. In addition, when the win type number indicates a probable 2 big win, a probable 3 big win or a small win, the maximum round continuation number is set to 2 and the opening time of the big prize opening 115 in each round is about 0.5 seconds. Set.

Next, the process proceeds to step S412, where a start information storage number subtraction process for subtracting “1” from the second start information storage number is executed, and a series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
In the starting information storage number subtraction process, the second starting information stored in the first storage unit in the second starting information storage area of the RAM 240 is moved to an area for storing the starting information that is fluctuating in the RAM 240, and The second start information stored in the second and subsequent storage units in the second start information storage area is moved up and stored in the next higher storage unit. Thereby, the storage of the second start information in the second start information storage area of the RAM 240 is updated.

In addition, in the starting information storage number subtraction process, the second starting information number displayed on the special symbol starting information storage number display device 109a as the storage of the second starting information in the second starting information storage area of the RAM 240 is updated. Is displayed by subtracting “1”.
Further, in the start information storage number subtraction process, the start information storage number corresponding to the updated second start information storage number is updated as the second start information storage in the second start information storage area of the RAM 240 is updated. The command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. Thereby, in the port output process of step S118, the start information storage number command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255. For example, when the second start information storage number is “2” as a result of updating the second start information stored in the second start information storage area of the RAM 240, the second start information storage number is “2”. The starting information storage number command indicating that the

In step S414, a stop symbol determination process is executed to determine a combination of effect symbols Z1 to be stopped and displayed at the time of loss. The off-time stop symbol determination process is configured in the same manner as in step S406. Here, in the stop symbol determination process at the time of losing, not only a specific combination of losing effect symbols to be stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 is specified, but only a result that the winning lottery result is not specified is specified. Is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 240. As a result, in the port output process of step S118, the off effect designating command is transmitted to the effect control device 150 via the output port 255. Then, when the offending effect designating command is input, the effect control device 150 determines a combination of the effect symbols Z1 to be out of sync, and stops and displays the effect symbol Z1 with the determined combination.

Next, the process proceeds to step S416, where a variation pattern determination process at the time of losing is performed to determine a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed at the time of disconnection, and the process proceeds to step S410.
The deviation variation pattern determination process is configured in the same manner as in step S408. However, the ROM 230 stores a variation pattern determination table set for each combination of the current gaming state, reach determination random numbers, and the like. In the loss variation pattern determination process, a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the current gaming state and reach determination random number is read to determine a variation pattern number.

Next, processing executed by the effect control device 150 will be described.
The CPU of the production control device 150 operates based on a control program that can execute one cycle with a predetermined operation clock (for example, 4 [ms]), and activates a control program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 230. The effect control process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 13 is repeatedly executed.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect control process executed by the effect control device.
When the effect control process is executed by the CPU of the effect control device 150, as shown in FIG. 13, first, the process proceeds to step S500.
In step S500, the effect control device 150 executes a start information storage number command reception process for receiving a start information storage number command, and proceeds to step S502.

  In the start information storage number command reception process, the effect control device 150 receives the start information storage number command from the main control device 210, and stores the start information storage number indicated by the received start information storage number command in a predetermined area of the RAM. . At this time, the presentation control device 150 updates the start information storage number stored in a predetermined area of the RAM every time a start information storage number command is received from the main control device 210. Here, the production control device 150 individually stores the first start information storage number and the second start information storage number in a predetermined area of the RAM.

  In addition, the production control device 150 generates a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a start information storage number display command) corresponding to the received start information storage number command, and displays the generated start information storage number display command as a display control unit 151. To send internally. When the display control unit 151 receives the start information storage number display command, the display control unit 151 causes the effect symbol display device 104 to display the start information storage number indicated by the start information storage number display command. Here, the display control unit 151 individually displays the first start information storage number and the second start information storage number in the effect symbol display device 104. The display control unit 151 maintains the first start information storage number and the second start information storage number displayed on the effect symbol display device 104 until a new start information storage number display command is received.

In step S502, the effect control device 150 executes a prefetch information command reception process for receiving a prefetch information command, and the process proceeds to step S504.
In step S504, the effect control apparatus 150 executes a variation pattern command reception process for receiving a variation pattern command, and the process proceeds to step S506.
In the variation pattern command reception process, the effect control device 150 receives a variation pattern command from the main control device 210. Then, the effect control device 150 generates a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern display command) corresponding to the received variation pattern command, and internally transmits the generated variation pattern display command to the display control unit 151. When receiving the variation pattern display command, the display control unit 151 starts variation display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 by the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern display command in the effect symbol display device 104.

In step S506, the effect control device 150 executes a symbol designation command receiving process for receiving a symbol designation command, and the process proceeds to step S508.
In the symbol designation command reception process, the effect control device 150 receives a symbol designation command from the main control device 210. Then, the production control device 150 generates a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a stop symbol display command) corresponding to the received symbol designation command, and internally transmits the generated stop symbol display command to the display control unit 151.
In step S508, the effect control device 150 executes a symbol stop command receiving process for receiving a symbol stop command, and proceeds to step S510.

  In the symbol stop command reception process, the effect control device 150 receives a symbol stop command from the main control device 210. Then, the effect control device 150 generates a display control command corresponding to the received symbol stop command, and internally transmits the generated display control command to the display control unit 151. When receiving the display control command corresponding to the symbol stop command, the display control unit 151 causes the effect symbol display device 104 to stop display the effect symbols Z1 and Z2. At this time, the display control unit 151 stops and displays the effect symbol Z1 with the combination specified by the stop symbol display command received in step S506.

  In step S510, the effect control device 150 executes an effect start command receiving process for receiving an effect start command, ends a series of processes, and returns to the original process. In the effect start command receiving process, the effect control device 150 receives an effect start command from the main control device 210, and executes a winning effect according to the received effect start command.

Next, the prefetch information command reception process in step S502 will be described in detail.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing prefetch information command reception processing. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the first prefetch information storage area and the second prefetch information storage area.
When the prefetch information command reception process is executed in step S502, as shown in FIG. 14, first, the process proceeds to step S600.
In step S600, it is determined whether or not a prefetch information command is received from main controller 210. If it is determined that a prefetch information command is received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S602. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S600 that the prefetch information command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

In step S602, the effect control device 150 stores the prefetch information indicated by the received prefetch information command in a predetermined area of the RAM.
Here, as shown in FIG. 15, the RAM of the production control device 150 stores an area for storing prefetch information (hereinafter referred to as first prefetch information) based on the first start information (hereinafter, first prefetch information storage area). And pre-read information (hereinafter referred to as second pre-read information) based on the second start information (hereinafter referred to as second pre-read information storage area). The first prefetch information storage area corresponds to the first start information storage area shown in FIG. That is, the first prefetch information storage area has four storage units (a1 to a4) from the first to the fourth. And each memory | storage part of a 1st prefetch information storage area respond | corresponds to the memory | storage part of the same order | rank of a 1st starting information storage area. Each storage unit of the first prefetch information storage area has a flag storage area for storing a notice effect flag. Further, the second prefetch information storage area corresponds to the second start information storage area shown in FIG. 3 like the first prefetch information storage area.

Then, the effect control device 150 converts the prefetch information (first prefetch information or second prefetch information) indicated by the received prefetch information command into the prefetch information storage area (first prefetch information storage area or second prefetch information storage area) of the RAM. ) In the storage unit having the rank corresponding to the rank of the storage unit storing the start information related to the prefetch information.

  The effect control device 150 updates the storage of the prefetch information in the prefetch information storage area so as to correspond to the storage of the start information in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 based on the start information storage number command received in step S500. To do. For example, when the first start information acquired by winning the game ball at the first start winning opening 111a is stored in the third storage unit A3 of the first start information storage area, the effect control device 150 First prefetch information based on the first start information is stored in the third storage unit a3 of the first prefetch information storage area. In addition, the storage of the first startup information in the first startup information storage area is updated, and the first startup information stored in the third storage unit A3 of the first startup information storage area is stored in the second storage unit A2. When it is moved up and stored, the effect control device 150 stores the first read-ahead information stored in the third storage unit a3 of the first read-ahead information storage area in the second storage unit a2. Thus, the effect symbol display device 150 causes the prefetch information stored in the prefetch information storage area of the RAM to correspond to the start information stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 of the main controller 210.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S604, where it is determined whether or not the prefetch information command received in step S600 is based on the first start information, and if it is determined that the preread information command is based on the first start information (Yes) ) Proceeds to step S606. On the other hand, when it determines with it not being based on 1st starting information by step S604 (No), a series of processes are complete | finished and it returns to the original process.

Next, in step S606, a random number used for the notice effect lottery (hereinafter referred to as the notice effect random number) for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect is acquired from the corresponding random number counter.
Next, the process proceeds to step S608, where it is determined whether or not the value of the notice effect random number read in step S606 matches the value for hitting the notice effect, and the value of the read notice effect random number is used for the notice effect. If it is determined that the value matches the winning value (Yes), the process proceeds to step S610. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S608 that the read-out notice effect random number value does not coincide with the hit value for the notice effect (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

  Here, the ROM of the effect control device 150 stores a notice effect lottery table in which the winning value for the notice effect is registered. In the present embodiment, the winning in the first pre-reading information lottery table and the first pre-reading information storage area selected when the pre-reading information indicating the win in the first pre-reading information storage area is stored as the notice effect lottery table. A second notice effect lottery table is set that is selected when no prefetch information is stored (all prefetch information indicates a loss). In the first notice effect lottery table, a larger number of hit values for the notice effect are registered than in the second notice effect lottery table.

  Then, when the process proceeds to step S608, the effect control device 150 determines whether or not pre-read information indicating a win is stored in the first pre-read information storage area, and determines that the pre-read information indicating a win is stored. In this case, it is determined based on the first notice effect table whether or not the value of the notice effect random number matches the hit value for the notice effect. On the other hand, if the effect control device 150 determines that the pre-read information indicating the winning is not stored, whether or not the value of the random number for the notice effect matches the value for the notice effect based on the second notice effect table. Determine. As a result, when prefetch information indicating a win is stored in the first prefetch information storage area, a notice effect is provided as compared to a case where prefetch information indicating a win is not stored in the first prefetch information storage area. The probability of being executed increases.

  Next, in step S610, the notice effect flag is stored in the flag storage area of the storage unit in which the first prefetch information is stored in step S602. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, when it is determined to execute the notice effect for the first prefetch information stored in the fourth memory unit a4 in the first prefetch information storage area, the flag of the fourth memory unit a4 A notice effect flag is stored in the storage area (turned on).

Next, proceeding to step S612, the effect control device 150 executes a notice effect pattern determination process for determining a notice effect pattern.
Here, the ROM of the effect control device 150 stores a notice effect pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the notice effect random number and the notice effect pattern number is registered.
A plurality of the notice effect pattern determination tables are set according to the order of the storage units in which the notice effect flags are stored. Then, the effect control device 150 selects the notice effect pattern number of the notice effect pattern having the number of frames corresponding to the rank of the storage unit in which the notice effect flag is stored. For example, the notice effect pattern determination table selected when the notice flag is stored in the fourth storage unit a4 in the first prefetch information storage area in step S610 includes a notice effect pattern composed of four frames of moving images. The notice effect pattern number shown is registered. In addition, in the notice effect pattern determination table selected when the notice effect flag is stored in the third storage unit a3 in the first prefetch information storage area in step S610, the notice effect pattern composed of three frames of moving images is displayed. A notice effect pattern number indicating is registered.

  Also, a plurality of notice effect pattern determination tables are set in accordance with the contents of the first look-ahead information determined to execute the notice effect (first look-ahead information stored in the same storage unit as the notice effect flag). Has been. For example, the first look-ahead information determined to execute the notice effect is included in the notice effect pattern determination table selected when the first look-ahead information determined to execute the notice effect usually indicates a jackpot. A notice effect pattern number indicating a lively notice effect pattern is registered as compared with the notice effect pattern determined by the notice effect pattern determination table selected when the small hit is indicated.

And when transfering to step S612, the production | presentation control apparatus 150 is based on the order of the memory | storage part which memorize | stored the notice effect flag in step S610, and the content of the 1st look-ahead information determined to perform this notice effect. Select the notice effect pattern determination table. Then, the effect control device 150 reads out the notice effect pattern determination table corresponding to the notice effect pattern number corresponding to the value of the notice effect random number acquired in step S606. Thus, the notice effect pattern is determined according to the rank of the storage unit storing the notice effect flag in step S610, that is, the number of first start information stored in the first start information storage area. Further, the notice effect pattern is determined according to the content of the first prefetch information determined to execute the notice effect. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve game property.
Next, proceeding to step S614, the effect control device 150 generates a display control command (hereinafter referred to as a notice effect display command) corresponding to the determined notice effect pattern number, and performs display control of the generated notice effect display command. Internally transmitted to the unit 151, a series of processing is terminated and the original processing is restored.

Next, the notice effect display process executed by the display control unit 151 that has received the notice effect display command from the effect control device 150 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the notice effect display process.
When receiving the notice effect display command from the effect control device 150, the display control unit 151 first proceeds to step S700 as shown in FIG.
In step S700, the display control unit 151 reads moving image data of the notice effect pattern corresponding to the notice effect pattern number specified by the notice effect display command from the ROM.

  Here, the moving image data of the notice effect pattern is composed of basic moving image data and additional moving image data. The basic moving image data is composed of moving image data having the number of frames corresponding to the rank of the storage unit in which the notice effect flag is stored. In the present embodiment, the moving image data of each frame of the basic moving image data is configured to form a series of stories for the entire basic moving image data. The additional moving image data includes moving image data having a predetermined number of frames set in advance. In the present embodiment, the video data is composed of four frames of video data for addition. The moving image data of each frame of the additional moving image data is configured to be a story that is continuous from the basic moving image data.

  Then, the display control unit 151 first sets all frames of the basic moving image data as moving image data to be displayed as a notice effect in a predetermined area of the RAM. Further, the display control unit 151 sets the number of frames of the basic moving image data of the read notice effect pattern to n indicating the number of remaining frames of the moving image data to be displayed as the notice effect in a predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when the number of frames of the basic moving image data of the read notice effect pattern is 4, n is set to 4. Further, the display control unit 151 sets 1 to k indicating that the kth frame of the moving image data of the notice effect pattern is waiting to be displayed in a predetermined area of the RAM. Further, the display control unit 151 sets 0 to m indicating the number of frames of additional moving image data to be added in a predetermined area of the RAM.

  Next, proceeding to step S702, the display control unit 151 determines whether or not a variation pattern display command based on the second start information has been received from the effect control device 150, and the variation pattern display based on the second start information. When it determines with having received the command (Yes), it transfers to step S704. On the other hand, when it determines with not having received the fluctuation pattern display command based on 2nd starting information by step S702 (No), it transfers to step S706.

Next, in step S704, the display control unit 151 executes a notice effect display waiting process, and proceeds to step S702.
In the notice effect display waiting process, the display control unit 151 causes the effect symbol display device 104 to perform variable display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 based on the received second start information. At this time, the display control unit 151 performs variation display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern display command based on the received second start information. Here, in the notice effect display waiting process, the display control unit 151 does not display the notice effect. Thereby, the 2nd starting information memorized by the 1st storage part in the 2nd starting information storage area is digested.

  Next, in step S706, the display control unit 151 determines whether or not a variation pattern display command based on the first start information is received from the effect control device 150, and receives the variation pattern display command based on the first start information. When it determines with having carried out (Yes), it transfers to step S708. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S706 that the variation pattern display command based on the first start information has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S702.

Next, in step S708, the display control unit 151 executes a k-th frame moving image display process.
Specifically, the display control unit 151 performs a variation display of the effect symbol by the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern display command based on the received first start information or second start information in the effect symbol display device 104. . Then, the display control unit 151 displays the k-th frame moving image of the moving image data of the notice effect pattern as the background of the variation display of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display device 104. Then, the display control unit 151 performs the first start information or the second start after the change time of the production symbols Z1 and Z2 specified by the change pattern command based on the received first start information or the second start information. The effect design Z1 is stopped and displayed by the combination designated by the stop design display command based on the information.

Next, proceeding to step S710, the display control unit 151 subtracts 1 from the value of the remaining frame number n of the moving image data set in the predetermined area of the RAM, and sets a new remaining frame number n. .
Next, the process proceeds to step S712, and the display control unit 151 determines whether or not the value of the remaining frame number n of the moving image data set in the predetermined area of the RAM is 0, and the remaining moving image data remains. When it is determined that the value of the frame number n is 0 (Yes), the series of processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S712 that the value of the remaining frame number n of the moving image data is not 0 (No), the process proceeds to step S714.

  Next, in step S714, the display control unit 151 determines whether or not a variation pattern display command based on the second start information is received from the effect control device 150, and receives the variation pattern display command based on the second start information. (Yes), the process proceeds to step S716. On the other hand, when it determines with not having received the fluctuation pattern display command based on 2nd starting information by step S714 (No), it transfers to step S722.

Next, in step S716, 1 is added to the value of m set in the predetermined area of the RAM to set a new m, and the process proceeds to step S718.
Next, in step S718, the display control unit 151 executes a process for adding the notice effect data.
In the process of adding the notice effect data, the display control unit 151 adds the m-th frame of moving picture data in the additional moving picture data as the moving picture data to be displayed as the notice effect in the predetermined area of the RAM. At this time, the display control unit 151 sets so that the newly added m-th frame moving image data is displayed after the moving image data of the previously set notice effect pattern.

As a result, when a prize is given to the second start winning opening 111b when the notice effect is executed, new frame movie data (additional movie data) is added after the basic movie data as the notice effect. The
In step S720, the display control unit 151 adds 1 to the value of the remaining frame number n of the moving image data set in the predetermined area of the RAM, and sets a new remaining frame number n. Then, the process proceeds to step S724.

On the other hand, in step S722, display control unit 151 determines whether or not a variation pattern display command based on the first start information is received from effect control device 150, and receives the variation pattern display command based on the first start information. (Yes), the process proceeds to step S724. On the other hand, when it determines with not having received the fluctuation pattern display command based on 1st starting information by step S722 (No), it transfers to step S714.
Next, in step S724, the display control unit 151 adds 1 to the value of k set in the predetermined area of the RAM, sets a new k, and proceeds to step S708.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
When the game balls launched on the game board surface 102 win the start winning ports 111a and 111b, detection signals are output by the start winning port switches 131a and 131b.
In the main controller 210, when detection signals are input from the start winning port switches 131a and 131b, various random numbers such as a winning random number are acquired at almost the same timing. The obtained various random numbers are stored in the start winning information storage area of the RAM 240 as start winning information. At this time, a maximum of four pieces of first start information acquired in response to a detection signal from the first start winning port switch 131a is stored in the first start information storage area in the RAM 240. In addition, a maximum of four pieces of second start information acquired in response to the detection signal of the second start winning port switch 131b are stored in the second start information storage area in the RAM 240.

  Then, main controller 210 performs a hit determination on the start information stored in the start information storage area. As a result of the hit determination, when it is determined that the hit is caused, the hit type, the combination of the special symbol to be stopped and the effect symbol Z1 to be stopped and the fluctuation pattern at the time of hit are determined. On the other hand, as a result of the hit determination, when it is determined to cause a deviation, a combination of the special symbol to be stopped and the effect symbol Z1 to be stopped and the fluctuation pattern at the time of the loss are determined.

  When the main control device 210 determines that one of the hit and the off is caused by the hit determination, the change control command and the stop symbol are used to display the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 in a variable manner and to stop the display in a specific combination. A control command such as a designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 150. Then, when the production symbol display device 104 receives the control command from the main control device 210, the production symbol display device 104 displays the production symbols Z1 and Z2 in a variably determined variation pattern, and after a predetermined variation time has elapsed, The effect design Z1 is stopped and displayed with the determined combination.

  Here, main controller 210 preferentially determines the second starting information stored in the second starting information storage area with respect to the first starting information stored in the first starting information storage area. Do. Thereby, in the effect symbol display device 104, the effect display based on the second start information stored in the second start information storage area (variation display, stop display, etc. of the effect symbols Z1, Z2) is stored in the first start information storage. This is preferentially executed with respect to the effect display based on the first start information stored in the area.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation display of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display device 104. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stop display of the effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 104.
As shown in FIG. 17, when the effect symbol display device 104 performs variable display of the effect symbols Z1, Z2 based on the first start information or the second start information, each of the first to third regions R1, R2, R3. , The effect symbol Z1 composed of numerals and symbols is variably displayed, and the effect symbol Z2 composed of color bars is variably displayed (flashing) in the fourth region R4.

Then, as shown in FIG. 18, when the effect symbol display device 104 performs stop display of the effect symbols Z1, Z2 based on the first start information or the second start information, the first to third regions R1, R2, R3 are displayed. In each of the above, the effect symbol Z1 is stopped and displayed, and the effect symbol Z2 is stopped and displayed (lighted) in the fourth region R4.
Further, main controller 210 transmits prefetch information commands indicating the results of various lotteries designated by the start information to effect control device 150 when starting information (first start information, second start information) is acquired. The main controller 210 also sends a start information storage number command indicating the updated start information number to the effect control device 150 when the start information storage number (first start information storage number, second start information storage number) is updated. Send. Thereby, the production control device 150 causes the storage of the pre-read information in the pre-read information storage area of the RAM to correspond to the storage of the start information in the start information storage area of the RAM 240 of the main control device 210.

Then, Starring Desei control device 150 receives the start information storage number of commands, and updates the start information storage number stored in a predetermined area of the RAM, and the starting information storage number indicated by the start information storage command number, It is displayed on the effect symbol display device 104.
As shown in FIG. 17, in the effect design display area 104, a first start information number display design X for displaying the first start information storage number stored in the first start information storage area is displayed, and the second start information number display design X is displayed. A second start information number display pattern Y for displaying the second start information storage number stored in the start information storage area is displayed. The first start information number display symbol X and the second start information number display symbol Y are respectively turned on by the number corresponding to the start information number stored in the start information number storage area. For example, in FIG. 17, three first start information number display symbols X are lit, and two second start information number display symbols Y are lit, whereby the first start information storage number in the first start information storage area is displayed. Indicates that the number of second start information stored in the second start information storage area is two.

  Here, the effect control device 150 obtains the notice effect random number when receiving the prefetch information command based on the first start information, and the value of the obtained notice effect random number matches the hit value for the notice effect. If it is determined, it is determined to execute the notice effect. Then, when the effect control device 150 determines to execute the notice effect, the notice effect is stored in the flag storage area in the storage unit in which the first prefetch information indicated by the prefetch information command determined to execute the notice effect is stored. Remember the flag.

In addition, when it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed, the effect control device 150 determines the notice effect pattern of the notice effect to be executed. Here, the effect control device 150 determines the notice effect pattern according to the rank of the storage unit storing the notice effect flag, that is, the number of first start information stored in the first start information storage area. In addition, the effect control device 150 determines the notice effect pattern according to the content of the first look-ahead information determined to execute the notice effect.
Then, the effect control device 150 displays each frame constituting the moving image data of the determined notice effect pattern in the effect symbol display device 104 as a variable display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 based on the first start information or the second start information. Display sequentially as background.

  Hereinafter, the first start information is stored in the fourth storage section of the first start information storage area of the RAM 240 of the main control device 210 (four in the first start information storage area) for the display of the notice effect in the effect symbol display device 104. A case will be described as an example where, when the first start information is stored), it is determined to perform the notice effect on the first look-ahead information based on the first start information. In this case, the effect control device 150 selects a notice effect pattern in which basic moving image data including four frames of moving image data is set as the notice effect pattern to be executed. In the notice effect pattern, it is assumed that additional moving image data including four frames of moving image data is set. Then, the effect control device 150 sets four frames of basic moving image data as moving image data to be displayed as the notice effect in a predetermined area of the RAM.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of the display of the first frame of the basic moving image data of the notice effect pattern in the effect symbol display device. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of display of the second frame of the basic moving image data of the notice effect pattern in the effect symbol display device. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of the display of the third frame of the basic moving image data of the notice effect pattern in the effect symbol display device. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of display of the fourth frame of the basic moving image data of the notice effect pattern in the effect symbol display device. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of the display of the second frame of the basic moving image data of the notice effect pattern in the effect symbol display device when the notice effect data adding process is performed. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of the display of the third frame of the basic moving image data of the notice effect pattern in the effect symbol display device when the notice effect data adding process is performed. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of display of the fourth frame of the basic moving image data of the notice effect pattern in the effect symbol display device when the notice effect data addition process is performed. FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of display of the first frame of moving image data for adding a notice effect pattern in the effect symbol display device. FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of display of the second frame of moving image data for adding a notice effect pattern in the effect symbol display device. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the display of the third frame of the animation data for adding the notice effect pattern in the effect symbol display device.

  First, as shown in FIG. 19, the effect control device 150 is the first of the four first start information stored in the first start information storage area of the RAM 240 of the main control device 210 in the effect symbol display device 104. The effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are displayed in a variable manner based on the first start information stored in the storage unit. At this time, the effect control device 150 displays the basic moving image data of the first frame of the notice effect pattern as the background of the variable display on the effect symbol display device 104. For example, the video data in which the person A appears is displayed as the basic video data of the first frame of the notice effect pattern. In FIG. 19, in the effect symbol display device 104, variable display of the effect symbols Z <b> 1 and Z <b> 2 based on the first start information stored in the first storage unit of the first start information storage area is started. The first starting information storage number in the first starting information area is updated to three, and three first starting information number display symbols X are lit.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 20, the effect control device 150 is stored in the first storage unit among the three first start information stored in the first start information storage area in the effect symbol display device 104. The effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are displayed in a variable manner based on the first start information. At this time, the effect control device 150 displays the basic moving image data of the second frame of the notice effect pattern as the background of the variable display on the effect symbol display device 104. For example, as the basic moving image data of the second frame of the notice effect pattern, moving image data in which the person B appears is displayed. In FIG. 20, since the effect symbol display device 104 has started the variable display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 based on the first start information stored in the first storage unit of the first start information storage area. The first start information storage number in the first start information area is updated to two, and two first start information number display symbols X are lit.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the effect control device 150 is stored in the first storage unit of the two first start information stored in the first start information storage area in the effect symbol display device 104. The effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are displayed in a variable manner based on the first start information. At this time, the effect control device 150 displays the basic moving image data of the third frame of the notice effect pattern as the background of the variable display on the effect symbol display device 104. For example, as the basic moving image data of the third frame of the notice effect pattern, moving image data in which the person A and the person B raise both hands is displayed. Note that, in FIG. 21, in the effect symbol display device 104, the variation display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 based on the first start information stored in the first storage unit of the first start information storage area is started. The first starting information storage number in the first starting information area is updated to one, and one first starting information number display symbol X is lit.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22, the effect control device 150 causes the effect symbol display device 104 to display a variation display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 based on one first start information stored in the first start information storage area. Do. At this time, the effect control device 150 displays the basic moving image data of the fourth frame of the notice effect pattern as the background of the variable display on the effect symbol display device 104. For example, as basic moving image data for the fourth frame of the notice effect pattern, moving image data in which person A and person B raise one leg is displayed. Thereby, all the moving image data set to be displayed as the notice effect is displayed in the predetermined area of the RAM, and the display of the notice effect is completed. In FIG. 22, in the effect symbol display device 104, the variable display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 based on the first start information stored in the first storage unit of the first start information storage area is started. The first start information storage number in the first start information area is updated to 0, and all the first start information number display symbols X are turned off.

Here, as described above, main controller 210 gives priority to the second start information stored in the second start information storage area over the first start information stored in the first start information storage area. Then, hit judgment is performed. Therefore, when receiving the variation pattern display command based on the second start information during the execution of the notice effect, the effect control device 150 has priority over the change display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 based on the first start information for performing the notice effect. Then, the variation display of the effect symbols Z1, Z2 based on the second start information is performed. In this case, the effect design control device 150 executes the process of adding the notice effect data for adding the additional moving image data as the movie data to be displayed as the notice effect in the predetermined area of the RAM. At this time, the display control unit 151 sets the newly added moving image data to be displayed after the moving image data of the previously set notice effect pattern.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 20, the second start winning opening 111b is displayed when the change display of the production symbols Z1 and Z2 based on the first start information and the display of the basic moving image data of the second frame of the notice production pattern. When three game balls are won, three second start information are stored in the second start information storage area of the RAM 240 of the main controller 210. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23, the effect control device 150 lights three second start information number display symbols Y in the effect symbol display device 104.

At this time, the effect control device 150 adds the first frame to the third frame in addition to the already set four frames of basic moving image data as the moving image data to be displayed as the notice effect in a predetermined area of the RAM. Set the video data.
Then, when the second start information is stored in the second start information storage area, main controller 210 finishes the change display and stop display of effect symbols Z1 and Z2 based on the first start information that is currently changing. Then, a variation pattern command or the like based on the second start information is transmitted to the effect control device 150.

  And as shown in FIG. 24, the production | presentation control apparatus 150 is memorize | stored in the 1st memory | storage part among the three 2nd starting information memorize | stored in the 2nd starting information storage area in the production symbol display apparatus 104. The effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are displayed in a variable manner based on the second start information. At this time, the effect control device 150 displays the basic moving image data of the third frame of the notice effect pattern as the background of the variable display on the effect symbol display device 104. In FIG. 24, in the effect symbol display device 104, the variable display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 based on the second start information stored in the first storage unit of the second start information storage area is started. The second starting information storage number in the second starting information area is updated to two, and two second starting information number display symbols Y are lit.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the effect control device 150 is stored in the first storage unit of the two second start information stored in the second start information storage area in the effect symbol display device 104. The effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are displayed in a variable manner based on the second start information. At this time, the effect control device 150 displays the basic moving image data of the fourth frame of the notice effect pattern as the background of the variable display on the effect symbol display device 104. In FIG. 25, in the effect symbol display device 104, the variation display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 based on the second start information stored in the first storage unit of the second start information storage area is started. The second starting information storage number in the second starting information area is updated to 1, and one second starting information number display symbol Y is lit.

  And as shown in FIG. 26, the production | presentation control apparatus 150 is the production | presentation symbol display apparatus 104, and displays the fluctuation | variation display of production | presentation symbols Z1 and Z2 based on one 2nd starting information memorize | stored in the 2nd starting information storage area. Do. At this time, the effect control device 150 displays the additional moving image data of the first frame of the notice effect pattern as the background of the variable display on the effect symbol display device 104. For example, moving image data in which a star appears above the person A is displayed as the additional moving image data of the first frame of the notice effect pattern. In FIG. 26, in the effect symbol display device 104, since the variable display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 based on the second start information stored in the first storage unit of the second start information storage area is started. The second start information storage number in the second start information area is updated to 0, and all the second start information number display symbols Y are turned off.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the effect control device 150 is stored in the first storage unit of the two first start information stored in the first start information storage area in the effect symbol display device 104. The effect symbols Z1 and Z2 are displayed in a variable manner based on the first start information. At this time, the effect control device 150 displays the additional moving image data of the second frame of the notice effect pattern as the background of the variable display on the effect symbol display device 104. For example, moving image data in which a star appears above the head of the person B is further displayed as additional moving image data for the second frame of the notice effect pattern. In FIG. 27, in the effect symbol display device 104, the variation display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 based on the first start information stored in the first storage unit of the first start information storage area is started. The first starting information storage number in the first starting information area is updated to one, and one first starting information number display symbol X is lit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28, the effect control device 150 displays, in the effect symbol display device 104, a variable display of the effect symbols Z <b> 1 and Z <b> 2 based on one first start information stored in the first start information storage area. Do. At this time, the effect control device 150 displays the additional moving image data of the third frame of the notice effect pattern as the background of the variable display on the effect symbol display device 104. For example, as the moving image data for addition in the third frame of the notice effect pattern, the moving image data in which the person A and the person B are joined together and the two stars are combined to become a large star is displayed. Thereby, all the moving image data set to be displayed as the notice effect is displayed in the predetermined area of the RAM, and the display of the notice effect is completed. In FIG. 28, in the effect symbol display device 104, the variation display of the effect symbols Z1 and Z2 based on the first start information stored in the first storage unit of the first start information storage area is started. The first start information storage number in the first start information area is updated to 0, and all the first start information number display symbols Y are turned off.
As a result, when displaying the notice effect, even when the change display of the effect symbol based on the second start information is performed, the continuity of the notice effect can be prevented from being disturbed, and the player feels uncomfortable. Can be prevented.

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As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in the said embodiment, a various change is possible.
For example, in the above embodiment, the effect control device 150 performs a notice effect lottery that determines whether or not to execute a notice effect, and performs a notice effect pattern determination process that determines a notice effect pattern. However, main controller 210 may perform a notice effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute a notice effect, and may perform a notice effect pattern determination process for determining a notice effect pattern. In this case, main controller 210 obtains the notice effect random number in response to the winning of the game ball in first start winning opening 111a. Then, main controller 210 determines whether or not the value of the obtained notice effect random number matches the value for the notice effect, and the value of the read notice effect random number matches the value for the notice effect. If it is determined that the first start information is stored, the notice effect flag is stored in the storage unit storing the first start information in the first start information storage area. Further, main controller 120 executes a notice effect pattern determination process for determining a notice effect pattern, and transmits an effect control command corresponding to the determined notice effect pattern to effect control device 150.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control device 150 performs a notice effect lottery that determines whether or not to execute the notice effect when receiving the prefetch information command based on the first start information. However, the effect control device 150 may perform a notice effect lottery when a prefetch information command based on the second start information is received. In particular, in the low probability state, the notice effect lottery is performed based on the first start information, and in the probability variation state and the short time state, the notice effect lottery is performed based on the second start information. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve game property.

  In the above embodiment, the notice effect pattern determination table includes the first look-ahead information determined to execute the notice effect (first look-ahead information stored in the same storage unit as the notice effect flag). Multiple settings are made according to the content. However, a plurality of advance notice pattern determination tables are set in the first look-ahead information storage area according to the content of the first look-ahead information stored in the storage unit higher than the storage part in which the notice effect flag is stored. It doesn't matter. For example, the notice effect pattern determination table selected when there is a special reach in the first look-ahead information stored in the storage unit higher than the storage unit in which the notice effect flag is stored includes the notice effect pattern determination table. Compared with the notice effect pattern determined by the notice effect pattern determination table that is selected when there is no special reach in the first look-ahead information stored in the storage unit higher than the storage unit storing the flag Then, the notice effect pattern number indicating the lively notice effect pattern is registered. That is, the notice effect pattern is determined according to the content of the first look-ahead information stored in the storage unit higher than the storage unit in which the notice effect flag is stored. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve game property.

  Further, in the above embodiment, main controller 210 determines the prefetch information specified by the acquired start information in the first start information storage process shown in step S206 of FIG. 10 and the second start information storage process shown in step S212. To do. In addition, the main controller 210 performs a win based on the acquired start information in the hit determination process based on the second start information shown in step S304 of FIG. 11 and the hit determination process based on the first start information shown in step S308. It is determined whether or not to cause the occurrence, determination of the hit type, determination of the combination of the special symbol to be stopped and the effect symbol Z1, and determination of the variation pattern. That is, main controller 210 is configured to make a determination twice, such as whether to cause a hit. However, main controller 210 may be configured to execute the determination of whether or not to cause a hit by only the first start information storage process shown in step S206 and the second start information storage process shown in step S212 of FIG. I do not care. In this case, main controller 210 stores a stop symbol designation command variation pattern command or the like in a predetermined area of RAM 240 based on the determination result in step S206 or step 212.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, the production | presentation control apparatus 150 becomes a structure which displays a moving image as a notice production. However, the effect control device 150 can display various images as the notice effect. That is, the production control device 150 can display not only a moving image but also a still image such as a character.
Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the notice effect flag is memorize | stored in the prefetch information storage area, it is good also as a structure which the effect control apparatus 150 does not perform a notice effect lottery.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, the 1st start winning opening 111a is made into the winning opening (what is called a thigh) always opened upward, and the 1st starting winning opening 111a can change the winning probability (So-called electric tulips). However, both the first start winning opening 111a and the second starting winning opening 111b may be navels or electric tulips.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the gaming machine that is the pachinko machine 1 has been described. It is also applicable to.

104 effect symbol display device 106 special symbol display device 107 normal symbol display device 109a, 109b special symbol start information storage number display device 111 start winning device 111a first start winning port 111b second start winning port 115 large winning port 131a first start Prize opening switch 131b Second starting prize opening switch 150 Production control device 151 Display control unit 152 Lamp control unit 153 Sound effect control unit 154 Lamp 155 Speaker 210 Main control unit 212 Power supply circuit 220 CPU
230 ROM
240 RAM
250 input port 255 output port

Claims (3)

A gaming machine that performs a first lottery when a game ball wins at the first starting port, and performs a second lottery when a game ball wins at the second starting port,
First starting information storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of first starting information acquired in the first lottery;
Second starting information storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of second starting information acquired in the second lottery;
For each of the first start information and the second start information, the lottery result is notified in the stored order, and for the second start information, the lottery result notification control for notifying the lottery result in preference to the first start information. Means,
Whether or not the first lottery result is to be a notice effect, a notice effect determination means for determining by lottery every time the first lottery result is obtained;
When the first start information storage means stores the notice effect information that is the first start information determined to give the first lottery result as the notice effect by the notice effect determining means, the notice effect information is stored in the first start information storage means. The number of notice effect images corresponding to the number of times stored in the first start information storage means when stored is set, and the image of each time of the set notice effect image is set as the first start information. A notice effect control means for displaying in association with the change display of the effect symbol based on the input of the variation display command of the effect symbol based on;
With
If the notice effect information is already stored in the first start information storage means, the notice effect determining means does not perform a lottery on whether or not to give the notice effect,
The notice effect control means includes:
The second start information is stored in the second start information storage means when the predetermined number of times before reaching the final time of the set image for the notice effect is displayed, and the effect design based on the second start information When the next change display command is received , the next time following the predetermined time being displayed is displayed in correspondence with the change display of the effect design based on the second start information, and gaming machine characterized by adding announcement attraction image for number of times corresponding to the variable display command performance symbol based on the second start information after. The notice effect control means includes:
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the image for the notice effect is set based on the content of the notice effect information. The notice effect control means includes:
Of the first start information stored in the first start information storage means, based on the content of the first start information stored in a storage area higher than the storage area in which the notice effect information is stored, The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notice effect image is set.

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