JP6037479B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

In a gaming machine capable of executing a time effect, a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in gaming interest is provided. A gaming machine (1) executes a variable effect in which a predetermined effect symbol (8L, 8C, 8R) is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating a result of the determination. A predetermined time effect (special effect) can be executed when the time being counted has reached a predetermined start time. If the variation effect is being executed when the effect time of the time effect elapses, the effect image of the time effect is continuously displayed until the variation effect ends. Based on the measurement result of the remaining time until the end of the variation effect, a remaining time progress display is performed indicating the passage of the remaining time until the variation effect ends. [Selection] Figure 74

Description

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

  Among the gaming machines, there is a gaming machine equipped with a time measuring means for measuring actual real time. As an example of this type of gaming machine, the following Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine equipped with an RTC (real time clock) as the timekeeping means. In this gaming machine, a “music performance effect” (time effect) is executed according to the actual time measured by the RTC. At this time, on the display screen, along with the execution of the time effect, a variation effect (an effect of stopping and displaying a predetermined effect symbol after the variable display) is also executed. In the music performance production, the “music performance production remaining time” until the music performance production ends is displayed on the display screen.

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  However, in Patent Document 1, the player can grasp the remaining time until the music performance effect (time effect) is ended by the remaining time of the music performance effect. Therefore, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the remaining performance time of the music performance is displayed based on the predetermined execution time of the time effect, and the value of the remaining time of the music performance effect is set to “0” when the time effect ends. Become.

  In addition, when the variation effect is being executed at the end of the time effect, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 ends the execution of the change effect and displays the normal screen mode (display) at the subsequent start timing of the change effect. It is the structure which returns to the aspect which performs only a change production on a screen. That is, when the variation effect is being executed when the remaining time of the music performance effect becomes “0”, at least the execution of the variation effect is completed and the normal screen mode is restored.

  Depending on the contents of the effects, some of the effects can be short, while others can be long. Therefore, when the variation effect being executed when the remaining time of the music performance effect is “0”, it takes a relatively long time from that point to the end of the effect. It will take a long time. In addition, the remaining time of the musical performance performance is already “0”, and there is no disclosure of means for notifying the player of a time that is a standard until returning to the normal screen mode. For this reason, the player waits to return to the normal screen mode from the time when the remaining time of the performance of the music performance becomes “0” without knowing the time until the normal screen mode is returned, and the gaming interest is reduced. There is a risk that.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in gaming interest in a gaming machine capable of executing a time effect.

  The present invention made to solve the above problems will be described below. In the following description, corresponding configuration names and expressions in [Description of Embodiment] described later, reference numerals used in the drawings, and the like are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to this supplementary note.

<A> The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A ball entry detecting means (first start port sensor 20a or second start) for detecting the entrance of a game ball into a ball entrance (first start port 20 or second start port 21) provided in the game area (3). Mouth sensor 21a),
Numerical information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S207 or step S212) for acquiring numerical information (random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) based on the incoming detection by the incoming detection means;
Storage means (special drawing storage unit 85) capable of storing numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
A determination unit for determining whether or not the determination is made based on numerical information stored in the storage unit when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied (the microcomputer 81 for game control executing step S1504 or step S1505);
Fluctuation effect execution means for executing a change effect that stops and displays the predetermined effect symbol (8L, 8C, 8R) in a stop mode indicating the result of the success / failure determination (the effect control microcomputer 91 that executes step S4803) )When,
Time measuring means for measuring time (production control microcomputer 91 for executing step S6102);
Based on the time measurement result of the time measuring means, time determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined time has come (production control microcomputer 91 for executing step S6103);
A time effect execution means (image control board 100 that executes step S8104 and the like) capable of executing a predetermined time effect (special effect) when it is determined by the time determination means that a predetermined start time has been reached; A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) comprising:
The time effect execution means continues to display the effect image of the time effect until the change effect ends if the change effect is being executed when the effect time of the time effect elapses.
A remaining time measuring means capable of measuring the remaining time until the end of the variation effect (the effect control microcomputer 91 executing step S4308);
Based on the measurement result by the remaining time measuring means, the remaining time elapsed display means (image control board 100 that executes step S8134) for displaying the remaining time elapsed indicating the passage of the remaining time until the variation effect ends. A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the above-described configuration, even when the effect time of the time effect has elapsed, the effect image of the time effect continues to be displayed and the remaining time elapsed display is performed until the running effect effect is completed. For this reason, it is possible to make the player grasp the time that is a reference until the variation effect ends. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from waiting for the end of the variation effect without the player being present, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in game entertainment.

<B> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
Based on the measurement result by the remaining time measuring means, the remaining time determining means for determining whether or not the remaining time at the time point of the production time of the time effect is equal to or longer than a predetermined reference time (for example, 15 s) (Step S8133) An image control board 100) to be executed,
The remaining time elapsed display means, when it is determined by the remaining time determination means that it is long, displays a remaining time elapsed display indicating the elapsed time until the variation effect ends. Machine.

  According to the invention of this configuration, when the remaining time of the variation effect is equal to or longer than the predetermined reference time, the remaining time elapsed display is performed. For this reason, when the remaining time of the variation effect is long, it is possible for the player to grasp the time that is a reference until the variation effect ends, and the time effect is executed for a long time without being informed of when it ends. It is possible to relieve the anxious feelings that you have.

<C> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the remaining time elapsed display is a display in which the remaining time has elapsed.

  According to the invention of this configuration, the elapsed time is indicated by countdown. Therefore, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the time until the end of the variation effect.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, in the gaming machine which can perform a time effect, it is possible to provide the gaming machine which can prevent the fall of a game interest.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged perspective view of the vicinity of the upper center of the hit ball supply tray shown in FIG. 1. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine is provided. It is explanatory drawing which shows when a decoration movable body is exposed from a game board with a drive production. It is a schematic front view which shows in detail the 2nd big prize apparatus with which the game machine is provided. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 3, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. It is a figure explaining the detail of RAM with which a main control board is provided. It is a figure explaining the detail of RAM with which a sub control board is provided. It is explanatory drawing which shows the form which connected the island power supply to the some game machine. It is a table | surface which shows the detail per hit. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a big hit determination table, (B) is a hit type determination table, (C) is a reach determination table, (D) is a normal symbol per determination table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. It is a specific table of a start winning command. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passage process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process. It is a flowchart of a special electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a sub side game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a pending | holding number addition process. It is a flowchart of the number-of-holds subtraction process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of an opening effect selection process. It is a flowchart of the RTC effect execution process 1. It is a flowchart of the RTC effect execution process 2. It is a flowchart of the RTC effect execution process 2. It is a flowchart of a success production availability determination process. It is a flowchart of the said RTC fluctuation determination process. It is a flowchart of a RTC prefetch determination process. It is a flowchart of switch processing. It is a flowchart of a process during SW effect. It is a flowchart of a special figure hold production control process. It is a flowchart of a remaining variation time management process. It is a flowchart of an expansion timing management process. It is a flowchart of an image control board timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a command reception process. It is a flowchart of a command reception process. It is a flowchart of a command reception process. It is a flowchart of a command reception process. It is a flowchart of a command reception process. It is a flowchart of an image output control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a special effect (RTC effect). Among the RTC effects shown on the display screen of the display device, (A) is the introduction effect, (B) is the SW effect, (C) is the success effect, (D) is the success ED effect, (E) is the failure effect, (F) is explanatory drawing which shows failure ED production. (A) is a variation effect of full screen display, (B) is an explanatory view showing a RTC effect of full screen display and a variation effect of reduced display. (A) is a variation effect of full screen display and RTC effect of reduced display, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a RTC effect of full screen display and a variation effect of simple display. It is explanatory drawing which shows a remaining time progress display. It is explanatory drawing which shows a special effect reservation image on a display screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the revival winning effect with the drive effect of a decoration movable body. It is explanatory drawing which shows a bonus start effect. It is a timing chart which shows an opening effect. It is a timing chart which shows the production example 1 of the fluctuation production accompanying the RTC production. It is a timing chart which shows the production example 2 of the fluctuation production accompanying a RTC production.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine will be described in accordance with the left-right direction for a player facing the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching a player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the backward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 attached in the gaming machine frame 50. The front frame 51 of the gaming machine frame 50 includes a handle (launching operation unit) 60 for firing a game ball with a firing strength corresponding to a rotation angle, a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 for storing game balls, and An excess ball receiving tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 61 is provided. The front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67 for outputting sound. In addition, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a special operation unit 64 that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses. The special operation unit 64 can be pushed backward by the player.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a select button (cross key) 65 is provided on the upper side of the hitting ball supply tray 61 and to the right of the effect button 63. The select button 65 includes four buttons, an upper button 65U, a lower button 65D, a left button 65L, and a right button 65R.

  Next, the game board 2 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which game balls launched by the operation of the handle 60 flow down are surrounded by rail members 4. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 8). In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails for guiding a game ball are projected.

  Further, an image display device (display device, effect display means) 7 which is a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. On the display screen (effect display unit) 7a of the image display device 7, the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, and 8R that are synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later are variable. There is an effect symbol display area for performing display (variation display). Note that the effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is referred to as an effect symbol variation effect. The effect design variation effect may be referred to as “decoration design variation effect” or simply “change effect”.

  The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. A left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, a middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and a right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols is made up of a plurality of symbols representing numbers “1” to “9”, for example. The image display device 7 includes a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol display 41a and a second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 6), which will be described later, according to a combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  For example, when winning a jackpot, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a doublet such as “777”. Further, if it is out of place, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a variation such as “637”. This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery with the image display device 7 rather than with the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect design, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

  The image display device 7 displays, on the display screen 7a, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demonstration effect for the customer waiting (customer waiting effect), and the like in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol as described above. To display. In the effect design variation effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to effect symbols such as numbers.

  The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first hold display area 17a and a second hold display area for displaying an effect hold image 9 according to the number of stored first special figure hold and second special figure hold described later. 17b, a third hold display area 17c and a fourth hold display area 17d. If the production hold image 9 is displayed only in the first hold display area 17a, it indicates that the number of special figure hold (first special figure hold and second special figure hold) is one. If the production hold image 9 is displayed in the first hold display area 17a and the second hold display area 17b, it indicates that the number of special figure hold is two. If the effect hold image 9 is displayed in the first hold display area 17a, the second hold display area 17b, and the third hold display area 17c, it indicates that the number of special figure hold is three. If the effect hold image 9 is displayed in all the hold display areas 17a to 17d, it indicates that the number of special figure hold is four. Thus, by displaying the special figure hold image 9, the number of first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold display 43a (see FIG. 6) described later or the second special figure hold display 43b is displayed. The number of stored second special figure holds displayed can be easily shown to the player.

  A center decorative body 10 is disposed near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A stage portion 11 capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 20 described later is formed at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. In addition, a warp portion 12 is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10 to allow a game ball to flow from the entrance and to flow out from the exit to the stage portion 11. Further, a decorative member 13 representing characters, figures and the like is disposed on the center decorative body 10.

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3 is a first start opening (equivalent to the entrance, the first entrance opening, the first start winning opening, A first start winning device (also referred to as first pitching means or fixed pitching means) 19 provided with a pitching opening 20 is provided. The winning of the game ball to the first start opening 20 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a jackpot random number or the like).

  Further, below the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, there is usually provided a second start opening (corresponding to a entrance entrance, also referred to as a second entrance entrance, a second start winning entrance, and a variable entrance entrance) 21. A variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory, so-called electric chew) 22 is provided. The electric chew 22 is also referred to as variable pitching means, second pitching means, or second start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the second start port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery). The electric chew 22 includes an opening / closing member (movable member) 23 that can be moved back and forth, and opens and closes the second start port 21 by the operation of the opening / closing member 23. The opening / closing member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 7). When the opening / closing member 23 is in the open state (advancing forward), the game ball can enter the second start port 21. When the open / close member 23 is in the closed state (retracted backward), the second start port It becomes impossible for a game ball to enter 21. That is, the 2nd starting opening 21 is a starting opening from which the ease of entering a game ball can change. The electric chew may have an opening / closing member that is not advancing and retracting, and makes it easier to enter the second starting port when the opening / closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state. If it exists, it is not necessary to make it impossible to enter the second starting port when it is in the closed state.

  Further, on the right side of the first start port 20 in the game area 3, a first grand prize device (a first special prize means or a first special variable prize prize) provided with a first grand prize port (first special prize port) 30 is provided. (Also referred to as a device) 31 is provided. The first big prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (first special prize opening opening / closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the first big prize winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 7). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state.

  Further, in the upper right part of the first grand prize opening 30 in the game area 3, a second big prize device (second special prize means or second special variable means) having a second big prize opening (second special prize opening) 35 is provided. 36 is also provided. The second big prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member, second special prize opening opening / closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second big prize winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. It is. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 7). The second grand prize opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, a specific area (V area) 39 through which the game ball that has passed through the second big prize opening 35 can pass is provided inside the second big prize winning device 36, and A non-specific region 70 is formed. In the second grand prize-winning device 36, a second grand prize port sensor 35a for detecting the winning of a game ball to the second big prize port 35 is disposed upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. . The specific area 39 is provided with a specific area sensor 39 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the specific area 39. Further, the non-specific area 70 is provided with a non-specific area sensor 70 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70. The second grand prize winning device 36 includes a distribution member 71 that distributes the game balls that have passed through the second grand prize winning opening 35 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and a distribution member solenoid that drives the distribution member 71. 73.

  FIG. 5A shows when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. As shown in FIG. 5A, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 is in a first state (passage allowable state) that allows the game ball to pass to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a. This game ball route is referred to as a first route.

  FIG. 5B shows a state where the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 5B, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in the second state (passage prevention state) that prevents the game ball from passing to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 passes through the non-specific area 70 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a. This game ball route is referred to as a second route.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 is an opportunity to shift to a high probability state described later. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability changing operation port. On the other hand, the non-specific region 70 is not a probability variation operating port. Further, the first large winning device 31 is not provided with a specific area as a probability changing operation port. That is, only non-specific areas are provided.

  Returning to FIG. 3, a gate (also referred to as a passage opening) 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the right side of the center decoration body 10 and above the second large winning device 36. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22. Furthermore, a plurality of normal winning holes 27 are provided at the bottom of the game area 3. Further, at the bottom of the game area 3, there is provided an out port 6 through which game balls that have been driven into the game area 3 but have not won any prize holes are discharged out of the game area 3.

  In this way, the game area 3 in which various winning holes are arranged, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. There is. The method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed. On the other hand, a method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is referred to as a right hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is referred to as a first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed. This is referred to as a second flow path R2.

  A first start port 20, an electric chew 22, and an out port 6 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player can aim to win the first starting port 20 by driving a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1. In addition, since the gate 28 is not arranged on the first flow path R1, the electric chew 22 is not opened when left-handed.

  On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, the gate 28, the second big prize device 36, the first big prize device 31, the electric chew 22, and the out port 6 are provided. The player hits the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, thereby allowing the player to pass through the gate 28 and win the second starting port 21, the first grand prize port 30, and the second big prize port 35. You can aim.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a display device 40 is disposed at the lower right portion of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 6, the display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display 42 that variably displays is included. In addition, the display units 40 hold the operation of the first special symbol display unit 43a and the second special symbol display unit 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display unit 41a. A second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold display 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is included. It is.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed in response to a winning of a game ball at the second start port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

  In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped to display a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on winning at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Inform the results. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the stop symbol and variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (a special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that has been stopped (that is, the type of the winning jackpot) A jackpot game (corresponding to a special game) is performed in which the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35) is opened. In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of several types of jackpots to be described later), 1, 2, from the left such as “○ ●●● ○○ ●●” (○: lit, ●: unlit) The jackpot symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In the case of a loss, a lost symbol in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as “●●●●●●● ○”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. Note that the lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variably displayed over a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, that each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It is an aspect. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when there is a winning game ball (win ball) at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various random number values (numerical information such as jackpot random numbers) acquired for the winning game are received. ) Is temporarily stored in a special figure holding storage unit (corresponding to storage means) 85 (see FIG. 7). Specifically, if the winning is for the first starting port 20, the first special figure holding is stored in the first special drawing storage unit 85 a (see FIG. 7), and if the winning is for the second starting port 21, the first special drawing is stored. It is memorize | stored in the 2nd special figure reservation memory | storage part 85b (refer FIG. 7) as 2 special figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when a special symbol based on the special figure hold can be variably displayed. Digesting a special figure hold means that a jackpot random number corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and a special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable symbol variable display. Even if there is a prize during the execution of a special game or during a special game, the right of lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold display 43. Specifically, each of the special figure hold indicators 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of special figure holds.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as an opportunity. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by variably displaying the normal symbol (variation display) and then displaying the stop symbol. A normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (a normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by a normal symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined normal symbol (a normal symbol of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second start port 21 is opened with an open pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game to be opened is performed. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 6), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting state. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as “◯◯” (◯: lit, ●: unlit). Further, when the lottery result is a loss, a normal lose symbol in which only the right LED is lit is displayed as “● ○”. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a normal lose pattern. Note that the normal lose symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is displayed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the common figure storage unit 86 (see FIG. 7). Temporarily stored as figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the saved map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that a normal symbol random number (per random number) corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined and variable symbol display for displaying the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable symbol display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game, Even when there is a passage to 28, the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 44. Specifically, the general-purpose hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of general-purpose holds.

  Further, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a decorative movable body 15 is provided on the gaming board 2. The decorative movable body 15 is a movable gimmick and includes a substantially L-shaped arm portion 15A and a ball-shaped sphere portion 15B. The arm portion 15A is swingably attached to the game board 2 at the upper end portion. The spherical portion 15B is supported so as to be rotatable around the axis center AX at the right end portion of the arm portion 15A. Thus, in the state shown in FIG. 3, the arm portion 15 </ b> A and the sphere portion 15 </ b> B are arranged so as to be hidden behind the left portion of the game board 2 so that the decorative movable body 15 cannot be visually recognized by the player. Then, when driving means (not shown) is driven from the state shown in FIG. 3, the arm portion 15A swings to the right and the sphere portion 15B moves to the right while rotating around the axis center AX. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 4, the spherical portion 15B is exposed in front of the central portion of the display screen 7a while rotating.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the decorative movable body 15 is displaced from the position shown in FIG. 3 to the position shown in FIG. 4 in order to give the player a sense of uplifting as an effect of notifying the big win. After the spherical portion 15B rotates for a certain time in front of the central portion of the display screen 7a, the arm portion 15A swings leftward from the state shown in FIG. 15B moves to the left. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 3, the arm portion 15 </ b> A and the sphere portion 15 </ b> B are hidden behind the left portion of the game board 2 again. In this way, in this embodiment, the decorative movable body 15 is displaced from the position (original position) shown in FIG. 3 to the position (operation position) shown in FIG. 4 and then returned to the position shown in FIG. In addition, a predetermined time (15 seconds) is required.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is related to a main control board (game control board) 80 that performs control related to game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transition, and effects that are executed as the game progresses. A sub-control board (production control board) 90 that performs control, a payout control board 110 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control part, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control part together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107 and a sound control board 106 which will be described later. The sub-control unit includes at least a sub-control board 90 and can control a game effect using effect means (image display device 7, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, decorative movable body 15, etc.). That's fine.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 151 is provided on the power supply board 150. The backup power supply circuit 151 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 described later when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected. A power switch 155 is connected to the power board 150. By turning on / off the power switch 155, the power is turned on / off. A backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or a backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

  A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and inputs and outputs data and signals. An I / O port section (input / output circuit) 87 is included. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

  The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 85 (the first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b) and the general figure storage unit 86. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a includes four storage areas corresponding to the number of first special figure reservations that can be stored. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b includes four storage areas corresponding to the number of second special figure reservations that can be stored. Each storage area is further divided into four storage areas as shown in FIG. These four storage areas are an area for storing a jackpot random number described later, an area for storing a hit type random number, an area for storing a reach random number, and an area for storing a variation pattern random number.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a RAM clear switch 89 for causing the CPU 82 to clear information stored in the RAM 84 is mounted on the main control board 80. Various boards included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the main control board 80 are arranged on the back side (rear side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Accordingly, the RAM clear switch 89 can be operated only by a game hall employee or the like who can open the gaming machine frame 50.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, signals are input from the sensors to the main control board 80, and signals are output from the main control board 80 to the solenoids. Specifically, the sensors include a first start port sensor (corresponding to the ball detection means) 20a, a second start port sensor (corresponding to the ball detection means) 21a, a gate sensor 28a, and a first big prize port sensor 30a. The second big prize opening sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a, the non-specific area sensor 70a, and the normal prize opening sensor 27a are connected.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball won in the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball won in the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball won in the first big prize opening 30. The second grand prize opening sensor 35 a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The normal winning opening sensor 27 a is provided in each of the normal winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 27.

  Further, as the solenoids, the electric chew solenoid 24, the first big prize opening solenoid 33, the second big prize opening solenoid 38, and the distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the opening / closing member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first big prize opening solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize opening solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 is for driving the distribution member 71 of the second big winning device 36.

  Further, the main control board 80 is connected with a special symbol display 41, a normal symbol display 42, a special symbol hold indicator 43, and a general symbol hold indicator 44. That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a ball lending device 120, a ball lending device 130 and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and lending a ball based on information such as a prepaid card inserted) And the launching device 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to win a prize ball. Or the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. In addition, the paid-out ball rental is detected by the ball rental sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a single game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed.

  As shown in FIG. 8, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter “effect control microcomputer”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93, and a data and signal An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for performing input / output is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  The RAM 94 is provided with an RTC effect setting storage unit 96. The RTC effect setting storage unit 96 is a storage area for storing setting information related to an RTC effect that will be described later. As described above, the power is supplied to the RAM 94 by the backup power supply circuit 151 even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected. Therefore, the setting information stored in the RTC effect setting storage unit 96 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10A, the RAM 94 stores a first special figure holding effect capable of storing a first start winning command (detailed later) and the like specified based on a winning to the first starting port 20. A storage unit 95a, a second special drawing hold effect storage unit 95b capable of storing a second start winning command (detailed later) and the like specified based on a winning to the second starting port 21, a first special symbol and The variation effect storage unit (0th storage area) 95c common to the second special symbol is provided. As shown in FIG. 10B, the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of first special figure reservations that can be stored. It is divided into. Further, as shown in FIG. 10C, the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of second special figure reservations that can be stored. ).

  Further, each storage area includes two storage areas as shown in FIG. These two storage areas store a start winning command storage area for storing a start winning command, and data indicating a display mode of an effect holding image (special drawing holding image) 9 described later (special drawing holding display mode data). This is a hold display mode data storage area. The variation effect storage unit 95c also includes these four storage areas.

  In addition, a real time clock (RTC) 99 is mounted on the sub control board 90. The RTC 99 operates with power when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is supplied with power from the island power supply device 160 (see FIG. 11), and when the power is not supplied from the island power supply device 160, the power supply board 150 is It operates with the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 151 provided. For this reason, the RTC 99 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not turned on. Note that a backup power supply circuit for the RTC 99 may be provided on the sub-control board 90. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery or the like) can be employed as the backup power supply circuit.

  The sub control board 90 is connected to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80.

  The image control board 100 includes a control ROM 103 that stores a program and the like for image control, a control RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 102 that executes the program stored in the control ROM 103. The image control board 100 also includes a CGROM 142 that stores image data displayed on the image display device 7, a VRAM 143 that is used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 142, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 141. It has. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured as one chip. The CGROM 142 stores still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, image data such as characters, items, figures, characters, numbers and symbols (including effects) and background images. Has been.

  The VDP 141 reads out image data from the CGROM 142 according to a display list created by the CPU 102 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91 and develops the image data in a development area in the VRAM 143. Then, the developed images are appropriately combined and drawn in the frame buffer in the VRAM 143. The image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 7 as an RGB signal. Thereby, various effect images are displayed on the display screen 7a.

  The display list is composed of a command group for instructing execution of drawing in units of frames. The display list includes information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position to draw the image, display priority, display magnification, and image transmittance. The creation of the display list will be described later.

  The priority of display for some effects executed in this embodiment is [1] Fluctuating effects of decorative symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (except for those indicated in priority [3]) in order from the lowest. [2] Special effects (effects that start when a predetermined start time is reached), [3] Fluctuation effects after SP reach development that has started to fluctuate before the start of special effects (post-SP reach development effects described later), [4 ] It is a jackpot production. As will be described later, when a plurality of effects with different priorities are executed at the same time, an effect with a high priority is displayed in the full screen display mode (first display mode), and then the effect with a low priority is reduced. The images are displayed in a superimposed manner in a display mode (second display mode) or a simple display mode (third display mode).

  The full screen display is a display using the entire area of the display screen 7a (corresponding to the first display area) (see FIGS. 66A and 66B). The reduced display is a display in a partial area of the display screen 7a, in the embodiment, a display in the lower left area (corresponding to the second display area) 7b of the display screen 7a (see FIG. 66B). ). The simple display is a simple display in the lower right area 7c of the display screen 7a (see FIG. 67B). When a plurality of effects with different priorities are executed simultaneously, only effects with a high priority may be displayed. In this embodiment, this is the case where a jackpot effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 66 (A), the display pattern of the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R displayed in the full screen display is a display mode in which the main character or its teammate and the numeric symbol are combined. It has become. Since the display range (size) of the variable effect is different between the full screen display and the reduced display, the display pattern of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R displayed in the reduced display is also shown in FIG. 66 (B). As shown in FIG. 4, the main character or its teammate and a number pattern are displayed. On the other hand, the display mode of the effect symbols 6L, 6C, 6R (left effect symbol 6L, middle effect symbol 6C, right effect symbol 6R) displayed in a simple display is a display mode of only numeric symbols. . In simple display, normal reach can be executed, but SP reach and SPSP reach are not executed. Thus, the variation effect executed by the simple display is a simpler effect mode than the variation effect executed by the full screen display or the reduced display.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 66 (A), the auxiliary variation effect using the auxiliary effect symbols XL, XC, and XR is executed in the upper center region 7e of the display screen 7a. The display mode of the auxiliary effect symbols XL, XC, and XR is the display mode of only the numeric symbols, similar to the effect symbols 6L, 6C, and 6R displayed by the simple display. The auxiliary variation effect is executed in synchronization with the variation effect. That is, the variation mode of the auxiliary effect symbols XL, XC, and XR changes in synchronization with the variation mode of the variation effect performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. Therefore, the auxiliary variation effect is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 during the execution of the variation effect. That is, even if the display mode of the change effect is switched (for example, even if the display is changed from the full screen display to the reduced display or the simple display, the reduced display to the full screen display, or the simple display to the full screen display). Is executed in the upper central area 7e of the display screen 7a.

  Returning to FIG. 8, the production control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effect, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, acoustic data may be stored in the control ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. In detail, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinction and light emission color, or lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 to emit light. Light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is controlled according to the pattern data. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the decorative movable body 15 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the decorative movable body 15 and controls the operation of the decorative movable body 15 according to the operation pattern data. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the decorative movable body 15. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  The sub control board 90 is connected with a production button detection switch (SW) 63a, a special operation unit detection switch 64a, and a select button detection switch 65a. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. The special operation unit detection switch 64a detects that the special operation unit 64 (see FIG. 1) has been pushed. The select button detection switch 65a detects that the select button 65 (see FIG. 2) has been pressed. More specifically, the select button detection switch 65a detects an upper button detection switch that detects a pressing operation of the upper button 65U, a lower button detection switch that detects a pressing operation of the lower button 65D, and a pressing operation of the left button 65L. And a right button detection switch for detecting the pressing operation of the right button 65R. When each button (effect button 63, special operation unit 64, select button 65) is pressed, a signal is sent from each switch (effect button detection SW 63a, special operation unit detection SW 64a, select button detection SW 65a) to the sub-control board 90. Is output.

  FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of a gaming machine system including a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1. As shown in FIG. 11, in a so-called pachinko hall, a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 are arranged in parallel to form one gaming island. In FIG. 11, a gaming island is configured with five pachinko gaming machines 1 as one gaming machine group. As shown in FIG. 11, a gaming island made up of a plurality of gaming machines of the same model is particularly referred to as a model island.

  Each pachinko gaming machine 1 belonging to the same game island is electrically connected to a common island power supply device 160. For this reason, when the power supply of the island power supply device 160 is turned on with the individual power switch 155 of each pachinko machine 1 in the gaming island turned “ON”, all the pachinko gaming machines 1 in the gaming island are activated simultaneously. Can be made. Therefore, as will be described later, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 measures the time from the start-up (when the power is turned on) and performs a predetermined performance (special performance), all the pachinko gaming machines 1 in the same game island are simultaneously the same. Production will be started.

3. Description of jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are “hits” and “off” as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of “missing”, the “design symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When winning the jackpot, the jackpot (first jackpot 30 and second jackpot 35) is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol (jackpot type) that is stopped and displayed. Is executed. The jackpot game is equivalent to a special game.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot game is a multi-round game (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the last round game is completed (Also expressed as ED). Each round game starts with the end of OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big prize opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

  There are several types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. A specific jackpot and a regular jackpot. The specific jackpot is also called “V long jackpot”, and the normal jackpot is also called “V short jackpot”. The “V long jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows the game ball to easily pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. . The “V short jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in a second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. is there.

  More specifically, the “V long jackpot” that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 1 (the lottery of the first special symbol) is 29.5 seconds per 1R for the first big prize opening 30 from 1R to 8R. From 1R to 9R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R, and in the 16R (final round), the second big prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. It is a jackpot. That is, the total number of rounds per jackpot is 16R, but the actual number of rounds is 9R. The substantial number of rounds is the number of rounds in which game balls can win up to the maximum number of winnings per round (8 in this embodiment). In this V long jackpot, from 9R to 15R, the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short, and it is a round in which no winning ball can be expected. In addition, in 16R, passage to the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 is easily possible. When “special jackpot” is won by lottery of special figure 1, “special figure 1_special symbol” is stopped and displayed on first special symbol display 41a.

  In addition, the “V long jackpot” that can be won in the drawing of the special figure 2 (the lottery of the second special symbol) opens the first big winning opening 30 from 1R to 15R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R, In 16R (final round), it is a big hit that opens the second big prize opening 35 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. In other words, this jackpot has a substantial number of rounds of 16R. Of course, in 16R, passage to the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 is easily possible. When “special jackpot” is won by lottery of special figure 2, “special figure 2_specific symbol” is stopped and displayed on second special symbol display 41b.

  On the other hand, the “V short jackpot” that can be won in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 opens the first big prize opening 30 for 29.5 seconds per 1R from 1R to 8R and from 9R to 15R. The first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R, and in the 16R (final round), the second big prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds per 1R. That is, the total number of rounds per jackpot is 16R, but the actual number of rounds is 8R.

  At 16R in this V short jackpot, the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is extremely short, and it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35. In the case of 16R in the V short jackpot, not only the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is short, but also the opening timing of the second big prize opening 35 and the operation timing of the distribution member 71 (second state (FIG. 5 ( Also from the relationship with the first state (see FIG. 5 (A)) to the first state (see B)), it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. When “normal bonus” is won by lottery of special figure 1, “special figure 1_normal symbol” is stopped and displayed on first special symbol display 41a.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability state to be described later. Therefore, when the above-mentioned V long jackpot is won, the game state after the jackpot game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the V short jackpot is won, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 while the jackpot game is being executed. Therefore, the game state after the jackpot game is a normal probability state described later. (Non-high probability state).

  However, even when controlled to the normal probability state, a short time state described later is given. In this case, the number of time reductions is set to 100. The number of time reductions is the upper limit number of executions of the special symbol variation display in the time reduction state.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the jackpot distribution rate in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is 50% for the V long jackpot (specific jackpot) and 50% for the V short jackpot (normal jackpot). On the other hand, the jackpots won in the lottery shown in FIG. 2 are all V long jackpots (specific jackpots). In other words, when a big win is won by a lottery based on a winning to the second starting port 21 that can be entered by executing the electric support control described later, a V long jackpot is always made. Thus, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is won at the second start port 21 rather than the big hit lottery (the lottery in FIG. 1) that is performed when the game ball is won at the first start port 20. The big hit lottery (the lottery shown in FIG. 2) is set to be advantageous to the player.

  Here, in the present pachinko machine 1, the lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is performed based on the “big hit random number”, and the lottery for the type of winning jackpot is performed based on the “hit type random number”. As shown in FIG. 14A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0-9. Note that random numbers acquired based on winning at the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 include “reach random number” and “variation pattern random number” in addition to the big hit random number and the hit type random number.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is generated in the effect design variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of place. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols, and depending on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed, It is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of the production symbols shown. It should be noted that the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed so as to be slightly shaken in the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to repeat the enlargement and reduction. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. In addition, the random number acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 includes a normal symbol random number (per hit random number) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

4). Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a “normal probability state (non-high probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 14A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the special symbol variable display by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol as compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. Becomes higher.

  In addition, a state in which the function for reducing the variation time of the special symbol display 41 is in operation is referred to as “time-short state”, and a state in which the special symbol display 41 is not in operation is referred to as “non-time-short state”. In the short-time state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) is shorter than in the non-short-time state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more frequently than in a non-short-time state (see FIG. 15). That is, when the function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol display device 41 is activated, it is easy to select a short variation time as the variation time of the variable symbol special display, compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time-short state and do not operate in the non-time-short state. Therefore, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-short time state. That is, a hit determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table that has a larger number of normal symbol random numbers (per hit random) determined to be hit than a normal symbol per-decision table used in a non-time-saving state ( (See FIG. 14D). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable symbol normal display by the normal symbol display 42 becomes the normal winning symbol is higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated. .

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 10 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 14E). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 16). That is, the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-short time state (see FIG. 16). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is activated.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the open time extension function and the number of times of opening increase function of the electric chew 22 are activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and game balls frequently win the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control to support winning at the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entering easy state.

  In the high base state, not all the functions described above may operate. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22 Therefore, it is only necessary that the electric chew 22 be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time reduction state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V long jackpot is a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base if the game is passed to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. State. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (180 times in the present embodiment) or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the V short jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, if the specific area 39 is not passed during the jackpot game). That is, a low probability state), a short time state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. The low probability low base state may be referred to as a “normal game state”. A state in which a special game (a jackpot game) is being executed is referred to as a “special game state (a jackpot game state)”. Furthermore, the state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is referred to as a “privilege gaming state”.

  In a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B (see FIG. 3) by hitting right. This is because the electric support 22 makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. . Therefore, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the second starting port 21 while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of start prizes (winning to the start opening) rather than left-handed. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a right-handed game is played even during a big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 3) by left-handed. Since the electric support control is not executed, the electric chew 22 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start port 20 than to win the second start port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left turn is made to win a game ball in the first starting port 20. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start prizes than right-handed.

5. About the start winning command The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute a so-called pre-reading effect as described later. A pre-reading effect is a special symbol variation (variable display of special symbols) based on a start winning command using a start winning command specified based on numerical information (random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) acquired by the starting winning prize. This is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot for the start prize before the determination of success / failure just before the start. As shown in FIG. 17, the start winning command generated in the present embodiment includes information on whether or not the game is a big hit. In addition, starting port information indicating which starting port of the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 is won, and gaming state information indicating which gaming state is won in the normal probability state or the high probability state. include. The start winning command only needs to include at least whether or not it is a big hit or not, and what information is included in the starting winning command can be appropriately changed.

6). Special production (RTC production)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment executes a special effect at a predetermined start time. Special effects are also called RTC effects or time effects. The special effect is an effect in which a special effect image that is not displayed in the normal game effect is displayed on the display screen 7a. The normal game effect is a variation effect or a jackpot effect.

  The special effect is executed when it is determined that the predetermined start time has come, based on a result of a later-described timing process executed by the effect control microcomputer 91. In this embodiment, the start times are 10:00, 13:00, 16:00 and 19:00 every day. That is, the special effect is executed every 3 hours. The start time may be set to one.

  In this embodiment, the special effect is an effect of displaying a video of playing a soccer game on the display screen 7a. As shown in FIG. 64, in the special effect, the introduction effect is first executed, and then the SW effect is executed. Then, there are a case where the success effect and the success ED effect are executed via the SW effect, and a case where the failure effect and the failure ED effect are executed via the SW effect.

  The introductory effect is an effect of displaying an image SC1 showing the start of the game shown in FIG. 65A and an image showing the scene being played after the start of the game. In the SW effect, as shown in FIG. 65 (B), an image SC2 for instructing the player to push in the special operation unit 64 is displayed together with a scene in which either the main character or his teammate shoots a heading shoot. Production. When this SW effect is started, if the fluctuation (variation display of the special symbol being executed) is a fluctuation display (win fluctuation) based on the winning determination, or if the special figure hold is a hold scheduled to win (win hold) In some cases, a successful performance will be executed. As shown in FIG. 65C, the successful effect is an effect of displaying an image SC3 indicating that the rainbow (seven colors) light is released from the center in accordance with the drive effect of the decorative movable body 15. The success ED effect executed through the success effect is an effect of displaying an image SC4 in which the main character and his teammate acquire a trophy.

  On the other hand, when the SW effect is started, if the change is not a hit change (that is, a change display based on the loss determination), or if there is no hold in the special figure hold, the fail effect is executed. become. As shown in FIG. 65E, the failure effect is an effect of displaying an image SC5 in which the goal has not been determined. However, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the failure effect is executed based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied even if the fluctuation is a hit fluctuation. As shown in FIG. 65 (F), the failure ED effect executed through the failure effect is an effect of displaying an image SC6 indicating a character “RTC effect end” together with a scene in which the main character teammate shoots an overhead shoot. It is.

7). Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Process] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. The initial value of the counter is “0”, the initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, and the initial value of the status is “1”. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) setting, resetting of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. Etc. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  Then, following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the various random number counter values shown in FIG. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. Each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is permitted, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 82, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Various counters by normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) after main timer interrupt process (S005) is finished and until main timer interrupt process (S005) is started next time The value update process is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

  [Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 19, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), an output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, and a first grand prize port sensor) which are mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1. 30a, the second big prize opening sensor 35a, the normal prize opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 7) are read, and the payout data for paying out the winning ball according to the type of the winning opening is output to the RAM 84. Set to buffer. In the input process (S102), a detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including normal symbol random number counter values) shown in FIG. 13 includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and other periods (main timer interrupt process (S005 ) Until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  Following normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103), start port sensor detection processing (S104), normal operation processing (S105), special operation processing (S106), and specific area sensor detection processing (S107) described later are executed. To do. Thereafter, other processing (S108) is executed, and the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is terminated. As other processing (S108), the second special figure reservation indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special figure 2 reserved balls described later, or based on the number of special figure 1 reserved balls described later. Then, the first special figure holding display 43a is controlled to display the number. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 18). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control again. Side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

  [Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 20, in the start port sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a. (S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), a gate passage process (S202) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the gate passing process (S202) is passed and the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S203). If a game ball has not won at the second start port 21 (NO at S203), the process proceeds to step S209. If a game ball has won at the second start port 21 (YES at S203), the special figure 2 is displayed. Judgment whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (the upper limit storage number) (S204). If the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 has reached “4” (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is less than “4” (in S204). NO), 1 is added to the special figure 2 reserved ball number (S205).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 13A is acquired), and the acquired special random number value is stored in the second special figure storage unit 85b as the current special figure. 2 It stores in the storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b according to the number of reserved balls.

  Subsequently, a second start winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second start winning command specifying process (S207), based on the random value group stored in step S206, the second starting winning command is specified using the start winning command specifying table shown in FIG. Specifically, if the current gaming state is a high probability state and the jackpot random number is “1”, refer to the location of the second starting port and the high probability state in the starting winning command specific table of FIG. A command “E2H21H” is specified as the second start winning command. The command consists of 2-byte information (1-byte upper command (for example, E2H) and 1-byte lower command (for example, 21H)).

  The jackpot random number classification in the table shown in FIG. 17 corresponds to the classification in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 14A). Therefore, the specified second start winning command includes the success / failure information indicating the success / failure of the jackpot.

  In the start winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the high-order command of 2 digits in hexadecimal is information for designating the type of command (being a starting winning command). Further, the value of the lower digit of the upper command is start opening information for designating the type of the start opening (whether winning at the first starting opening 20 or winning at the second starting opening 21). Further, the value of the upper digit among the two-digit lower-order commands in hexadecimal number is gaming state information for designating a gaming state (normal probability state or high probability state). In addition, the value of the lower digit of the lower commands is the success / failure information indicating the success / failure of the jackpot. Note that the rules relating to the generation of the start winning command are an example and can be arbitrarily changed.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the second start winning command specified in step S207 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S208).

  Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S209). . If the game ball has not won the first starting port 20 (NO in S209), the process is completed, but if the game ball has won the first starting port 20 (YES in S209), the special figure 1 is on hold. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached “4” (the upper limit storage number). (S210). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached “4” (YES in S210), the process is terminated. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than “4” (NO in S210) ), 1 is added to the special figure 1 reserved ball number (S211).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), similarly to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the big hit random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label -TRND-AS) The reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 13A is acquired), and the acquired random number values are obtained. It stores in the storage area of the 1st special figure reservation storage part 85a according to the present special figure 1 reservation ball number among 1st special figure reservation storage part 85a.

  Subsequently, a first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first start winning command specifying process (S213), based on the random value group stored in step S212, the first starting winning command is specified using the start winning command specifying table shown in FIG. Specifically, if the current gaming state is the normal probability state and the jackpot random number is “1”, refer to the location of the first starting port and the normal probability state in the start winning command specifying table of FIG. The command “E1H11H” is specified as the first start winning command. The identified first start winning command includes success / failure information indicating whether or not the jackpot is successful.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the first start winning command specified in step S213 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S214), and ends the process.

  [Gate-passing process] As shown in FIG. 21, in the gate-passing process (S202), the number of ordinary symbol reservation balls (the number of ordinary figure reservations, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of general figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) ) Is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol holding balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reservation balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reservation balls (S302), and normal symbol random number acquisition processing (S303) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 13B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 86 of the RAM 84 as a current value. Is stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls.

  [Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S105) following the start port sensor detection processing (S104). As shown in FIG. 22, in the normal operation process (S105), it is first determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S401). If the electric chew 22 is not in operation (NO in S401), it is then determined whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (S402). If the normal symbol is not being stopped and displayed (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being changed (S403). If the normal symbol variation display is not in progress (NO in S403), it is then determined whether or not the number of retained balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (YES in S404), this process is finished.

  If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not “0” in step S404 (NO in S404), a hit determination process (S405) is performed. In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 86 is read out and based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. Judge whether or not to hit. Then, symbol determination processing for setting the symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 is performed (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is “losing”, data corresponding to the “general symbol losing symbol” is set, and if it is “winning”, data corresponding to the “ordinary winning symbol” is set.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol variation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol variation time determination process (S407), with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 14 (E), if the gaming state is a short time state, the variation rate of the ordinary symbol is 1 second. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 10 seconds is selected.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normal symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal map storage in the general map storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the memory corresponding to the fourth storage in the general map storage unit 86 is stored. The area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S409). In this way, the usual figure hold is digested in the order of hold. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 starts normal symbol variation display using the ordinary symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of normal symbol variation, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

  If the normal symbol variation display is being performed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), it is then determined whether or not the regular symbol variation time has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S411), the normal symbol variation display is stopped at the display result (ordinary winning symbol or normal lose symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the normal symbol fluctuation stop is set (S413), and the normal symbol stop time is set (S414), and this process is finished.

  Also, if the normal symbol stop display is being performed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in step S414 has elapsed (S415). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the common symbol stop symbol data is set (S416). (NO in S416)), this process is finished. On the other hand, if it is data of a normal winning symbol (that is, if it is a winning symbol (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S417). More specifically, if the time-short state is in effect, the open pattern in the time-short state (see electric-chu open TBL2 in FIG. 16) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state, the open pattern in the non-time-short state (see electric-chu open TBL1 in FIG. 16) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

  Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in the above-described step S401 (YES in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S419). Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S420).

  [Special Operation Processing] As shown in FIG. 23, in the special operation processing (S106), the processing related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) is divided into four stages. “Special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each of these stages. When the “special operation status” is “1” (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special symbol standby process (S1302), and the “special operation status” is “2”. If this is the case (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), special symbol change processing (S1304) is performed. If the "special action status" is "3" (NO in S1301 and S1303, YES in S1305) Then, the special symbol confirmation process (S1306) is performed, and when the “special operation status” is “4” (S1301, S1303, S1305 are all NO), the special electric accessory process (S1307) is performed. The special operation status is “1” by default.

  [Special Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol waiting process (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls) at the second start port 21 is “0”. Is determined (S1401). Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1407). If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is also “0” (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the first starting port 20, the customer It is determined whether or not the wait flag is ON (S1415). If it is ON, this process is finished. If it is not ON, a customer wait command is set in the output buffer (S1416) and the customer wait flag is turned ON (S1416). S1417).

  In step S1401, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not “0” (NO in S1401), that is, storing a random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second starting port 21 (holding information in Special Figure 2) ), The following special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) are performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 2 reserved ball number by one (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the first hold in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b. The storage area corresponding to is cleared (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), the special operation status is set to “2” and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1402). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  Also, when the figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no hold information of the special figure 2, When there is one or more random number counter value group storages (holding information in FIG. 1) acquired due to winning at one start port 20, special figure 1 jackpot determination processing (S1408) and special figure described later One variation pattern selection process (S1409) is performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 1 reserved ball number by one (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. The storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1411). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), the special operation status is set to “2” and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  In step S1413, it is determined whether the customer waiting flag is ON. If the customer waiting flag is ON, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1414), and the process ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol change display based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure reservation is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure reservation. In the present embodiment, the lottery based on the second special figure hold is more likely to win the big hit (V long jackpot) having a larger profit for the player than the lottery based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 12). reference).

  [Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (Special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) are based on FIG. 25 because the process flow is the same. It explains collectively. As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, a jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read as a judgment value (S1501). ). More specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), it is stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first of the second special figure reservation). Read the jackpot random number counter value. In the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408), the big hit stored in the first storage area of the first special figure holding storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 (that is, the first storage area corresponding to the first special figure holding). Read the random number counter value.

  Next, a jackpot determination table (FIG. 14A) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1503). And if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), the table for non-high probability state (jackpot determination) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 14A). It is determined whether or not the value is a big hit based on “1” to “170”) (S1504). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1503), whether the jackpot is based on the table for the high probability state (the jackpot determination value is “1” to “600”) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 14A). It is determined whether or not (S1505).

  If the result of the big hit determination (S1504, S1505) is “big hit”, the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and the hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table shown in FIG. The type is determined (S1506). After determining the hit type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 12) corresponding to the hit type is set in the hit type buffer provided in the RAM 84 ( S1508) The process ends. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is “lost”, the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set (S1508) and the processing is terminated.

  [Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) have the same process flow. A description will be given based on FIGS. 26 and 27. As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON). (S1601).

  If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is not the time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label) will be referred to the non-time-short state medium jackpot normal table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and jackpot in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15). -A variation pattern is selected based on (TRND-T1 value) (S1603). As shown in FIG. 15, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Here, the SP reach (super reach) is a reach in which the variation time after reach is longer than that of normal reach, and the table allocation rate is set so that the degree of expectation for winning a big hit is higher than that of normal reach. SPSP reach (super super reach) is a reach that has a longer variation time after reach than SP reach, and the table allocation rate is such that the expectation level for winning a big hit (winning expectation level) is higher than SP reach. Is set. In this embodiment, the SPSP reach is executed through the SP reach. However, the SPSP reach may be executed after being developed from the normal reach without going through the SP reach. In this embodiment, two types of SP reach (SP reach A and SP reach B) are provided as shown in FIG. 15, but one type of SP reach may be used. Three or more types of SP reach may be provided.

  If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1602, it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach-achieved random value (S1604). As shown in FIG. 14C, the reach establishment random number value is “1” to “30” in the non-short-time state, and “1” to “10” in the time-short state. In other words, the time-short state is less likely to reach the lost time than the non-time-short state. This is in order to increase the speed of digestion of special figure hold by making more reachless loses with short fluctuation times in the short time state selected.

  When the reach random number counter value is a reach random number value (YES in S1604), that is, when there is a reach loss, the loss normal table with reach during the non-time-short state (non-time-short among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the portion corresponding to the loss with reach (S1605).

  On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1604), that is, when there is no reach loss, the non-reach lost normal table during the non-short-time state (non-change among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15). A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the time-short state and the portion corresponding to the loss without reach) (S1606). At the time of the loss without reach, a function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls in the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls in the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It has come to be.

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. 27, the normal variation pattern determination table to be referred to is the table in the short-time state (the variation shown in FIG. 15). The processing (S1607 to S1611) is performed in the same flow as steps S1602 to S1606 except that the pattern determination table is a portion corresponding to the short-time state.

  In other words, if it is a big hit, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the big hit in the short time state of FIG. 15 (S1608). If it is a loss with reach, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach in the short-time state of FIG. 15 (S1610). If the loss is not reached, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the lossless reach state in the short-time state of FIG. 15 (S1611).

  In the normal fluctuation pattern determination table in the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15), the function of shortening variation according to the number of held balls at the time of loss without reach is the number of held balls. Works when “2” to “4”. That is, it is easier to select the shortening variation than in the non-time-short state. Further, the variation time as the shortening variation is shorter in the short-time state than in the non-short-time state. That is, the variation pattern determination table in the short-time state is a table in which the variation time is shorter than the variation pattern determination table in the non-short-time state.

  After selecting the variation pattern as described above, the selected variation pattern is set as shown in FIG. 26 (S1612), and this process is terminated. The information on the variation pattern set in step S1612 is included in the variation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby processing (S1302), and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output processing (S101).

  [Special Symbol Variation Processing] As shown in FIG. 28, in the special symbol variation processing (S1304), first, the special symbol variation time (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 15). It is determined whether or not (see) has elapsed (S1801). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1801), this process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1801), the variation stop command is set (S1802), and the special operation status is set to “3” (S1803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display with a symbol (hit or jackpot symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1804), this processing is ended.

  [Special Symbol Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1306), first, the special symbol stop time (stop time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 15). It is determined whether or not elapses (S1901). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the stop display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a game state management process described later is performed (S1902).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1903). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1903), an open pattern (see FIG. 12 for details) corresponding to the type of the jackpot that has been won is set (S1904). At this time, the value of the round counter that counts the number of unit-open games (round games) executed during the jackpot game is set to the number of rounds according to the type of jackpot that has been won. Note that the release pattern set (data set corresponding to the release pattern) may be performed for each round.

  The game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state reset process described later (S1905) following step S1904. Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S1906), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1907). Then, the special operation status is set to “4” (S1908), and the process ends.

  If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1903 (NO in S1903), since the jackpot game is not started, the special operation status is set to “1” (S1909), and the process ends.

  [Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 30, in the game state management process (S1902), it is first determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2002), and whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is “0”. Is determined (S2003). If it is “0” (YES in S2003), the probability variation flag is turned OFF (S2004). If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2005.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2005). If it is ON (YES in S2005), the value of the time-counter that counts the number of fluctuations of special symbols executed during the time-saving state is decremented by 1 (S2006), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time-counter is “0”. (S2007) If it is “0” (YES in S2007), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2008). If the determination result in step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process proceeds to step 2009.

  In step S2009, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the gaming state that has just been set (information on whether or not it is in a high probability state, information on whether or not it is in a short time state) in the output buffer of the RAM 84. Then, this process is finished.

  [Game State Reset Process] As shown in FIG. 31, in the game state reset process (S1905), it is first determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2101). If it is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2102). In addition, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is ON, the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104). In other words, during the execution of the jackpot game, the non-high probability state and the non-short-time state are controlled. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

  [Special Electric Charging Object Processing (Big Bonus Game)] As shown in FIG. 32, in the special electric character processing (S1307), it is first determined whether or not the big winning end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag that indicates that the opening of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) has been completed in the running big hit game.

  If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening is being opened (S2202). If not open (NO in S2202), whether or not it has reached the time to open the grand prize opening, that is, the opening time of the jackpot game has elapsed and the opening time of the first round game has been reached, or Then, it is determined whether or not an interval time (closing time) until the once closed big winning opening is opened again has reached the opening start time (S2203).

  If the decision result in the step S2203 is NO, the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2203 is YES, it is judged whether or not the currently executed jackpot game is a jackpot game as a V long jackpot (S2204). If it is not the V long jackpot, the process proceeds to step S2207. If it is the V long jackpot, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the 16th eye that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (S2205). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “1”. If it is not time to start the 16th eye (NO in S2205), the process proceeds to step S2207. On the other hand, if it is the timing to start the 16th R (YES in S2205), the V valid period setting process (S2206) is performed.

  In the V validity period setting process (S2206), the specific area sensor 39a detects a game ball for several seconds during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 and after the second big prize opening 35 is closed at the 16th R of the V long jackpot. Is set to the V effective period for determining that it is effective. In this embodiment, a period other than this (including the case where no jackpot game is being executed) is set as a V invalid period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means turning on the V flag based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 34) described later). See). The determination that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned ON even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a. The V valid period includes a few seconds after the second grand prize opening 35 is closed. The game ball may win the second big prize opening 35 immediately before the second big prize opening 35 is closed. Is taken into consideration.

  That is, in this embodiment, the V flag is turned ON only when the V passage during the V effective period (game ball passing to the specific area 39) is detected, and the V flag is detected when the V passage outside the V effective period (during the V invalid period) is detected. Is not turned on. When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON, that is, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (see the gaming state setting process shown in FIG. 33 described later). In this way, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to fraud, that is, the high probability state is not set.

  In step S2207, the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 12) according to the type of jackpot. The distribution member 71 always moves with a constant operation from the start of the round game of the 16th round. In the V long jackpot opening pattern (V long opening pattern), in the sixteenth round, the opening / closing member 37 is opened so that the game ball won in the second big winning opening 35 can pass through the specific area 39 with a margin. On the other hand, in the V short jackpot opening pattern (V short opening pattern), the opening / closing member 37 is opened so that it is almost impossible to win the second big winning opening 35 in the sixteenth round. In addition, in the V short opening pattern, even if the game ball can win the second grand prize opening 35, the opening timing of the opening / closing member 37 with respect to the operation of the sorting member 71 is prevented so that it cannot pass through the specific area 39. Is set.

  In a succeeding step S2208, a round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2208), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening 30 in step S2207 is the first release with one round game ball, and if so, the currently executed jackpot game A round designation command including information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In this embodiment, the large winning opening 30 is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2208, a round designation command is always set.

  In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (S1307), if the special winning opening is being opened (YES in S2202), it is determined whether or not the closing condition for the special winning opening 30 is satisfied (S2209). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winning prizes in the round winning game has reached the specified maximum winning quantity (8 pieces per 1R in this embodiment) or the time for closing the winning prize opening. (That is, a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 12) has passed since the special winning opening was opened). If the closing condition for the special prize opening is not satisfied (NO in S2209), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the closing condition for the special winning opening is satisfied (YES in S2009), the special winning opening is closed (blocked) (S2210). When one round game is ended by closing step S2210 (YES in S2211), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2212), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0”. (S2213). If it is not “0” (NO in S2013), the process is finished as it is to start the next round game.

  On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S2213), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2214), and the jackpot ending is started (S2215). Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2216).

  If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether the jackpot ending time has passed (S2217) and the ending time has passed. If not (NO in S2217), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2217), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2218), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2219), and the special operation status is set to “1” (S2220). As a result, in the next main timer interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special operation process (see FIG. 23). Thereafter, a game state setting process (S2221) described later is performed, and the present process ends.

  [Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 33, in the game state setting process (S2221), it is first determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2301). If the V flag is not ON (NO in S2301), the hour / hour flag is turned ON (S2307), the hour / hour counter is set to “100” (S2308), and the process proceeds to step S2309. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes the normal probability state, the short time state, and the high base state (that is, the low probability high base state). This low-probability low-base state is terminated when the special symbol variable display is performed 100 times or the next jackpot winning condition is satisfied.

  On the other hand, if the V flag is ON in step S2301, the probability variation flag is turned on (S2302) and the value of the probability variation counter is set to “180” (S2303). Thereafter, the V flag is turned OFF (S2304). Subsequently, the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2305), the value of the time reduction counter is set to “180” (S2306), and the process proceeds to step S2309. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a highly accurate high base state). This high-accuracy base state is terminated when either of the special symbol variable display is performed 180 times or the next jackpot is won.

  In step S2309, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the gaming state that has just been set (information on whether or not it is in a high probability state, information on whether or not it is in a short time state) in the output buffer of the RAM 84. Then, this process is finished.

  [Specific Area Sensor Detection Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S107) after the special operation process (S106) (see FIG. 19). In the specific area sensor detection process (S107), as shown in FIG. 34, it is first determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). In the present embodiment, the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a only when the sorting member 71 is controlled to the first state shown in FIG. If there is no detection in step S2401 (NO in S2401), the process ends. If there is detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect (S2402). If it is determined that the V valid period is in effect (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned on (S2403), the V passing command is set (S2404), and the process is terminated. The V passing command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to notify V passing.

8). Operation of effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the explanation of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized, but the power-off signal is turned ON due to a power failure or the like. However, if the contents of the RAM 94 are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM 94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. are reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

  In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. It should be noted that the effect determination random number includes an effect design determination random number for determining the effect design, a change effect pattern determination random number for determining the change effect pattern, and a notice effect determination random number for determining various notification effects. Etc. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command uses the image display device 7 in accordance with the command to perform various effects (effect design variation effect (variation effect), opening effect, round effect, ending effect, RTC effect, etc. associated with special games) ). The sub control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 or the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp via the lamp control board 107 as various effects are executed by the image control board 100. 66 is caused to emit light, or the decorative movable body 15 is driven through the relay substrate 108. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

  [Reception Interrupt Process] In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it has been input to the external INT input unit (S4101). If the strobe signal is not ON, the processing is terminated, and if it is ON, various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4102). This reception interrupt process is a process executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 37, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), an input process (S4201) is first performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the normal effect button detection switch 63a, the special operation unit detection switch 64a, and the select button detection switch 65a (see FIG. 8). .

  Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created in the other process (S4310) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (to be described later) is sent to the lamp control board 107 in order to cause the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 to emit light at a timing suitable for the production. Output. That is, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, drive control processing (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), movable body drive data (data for driving the decorative movable body 15) is created or output so as to drive the decorative movable body 15 at a timing that matches the effect. That is, the decorative movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the movable body drive data.

  Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for setting the reset of the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is finished.

  [10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 38, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process to be described later is performed (S4301). Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM 94 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4302). Subsequently, RTC effect execution processing 1 (S4304), RTC effect execution processing 2 (S4305), and switch processing (S4306), which will be described later, are performed. Also, a special figure hold effect control process (S4307), a remaining variation time management process (S4308), and an evolution timing management process (S4309), which will be described later, are performed.

  Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 91 creates lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66), and creates voice data (data for controlling output of voice from the speaker 67) and voice. Other processing such as outputting to the control board 106 and updating various effect determination random numbers is executed (S4310).

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 39, in the reception command analysis processing (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 first receives a game state designation command (set in step S2009 or step S2309) from the main control board 80. It is determined whether or not it has been received (S4401), and if it has been received (YES in S4401), a sub-side gaming state setting process described later is performed (S4402).

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a start winning command (set in step S208 or step S214) is received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if received (YES in S4403). Then, a holding number addition process described later is performed (S4404).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command (set in step S1406 or step S1412) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if received (YES in S4405), A hold number subtraction process (S4406) and a variation effect start process (S4407) which will be described later are performed.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a change stop command (set in step S1802) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). If received (YES in S4408), the change described later is performed. An effect end process is performed (S4409).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command (set in step S1906) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4410), and if received (YES in S4410), an opening effect to be described later. A selection process is performed (S4411).

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command (set in step S2208) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4412), and if received (YES in S4412), the round described above. Round effect selection processing for determining the round effect associated with the game is performed (S4413).

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command (set in step S2214) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4414), and if received (YES in S4414), ending the jackpot game An ending effect selection process for determining an ending effect associated with is performed (S4415).

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a customer waiting command (set in step S1416) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4416), and if received (YES in S4416), the customer waiting command is determined. Is set (stored) in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4417). Next, a customer waiting effect process for controlling execution of the customer waiting demonstration effect is performed (S4418).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V-pass command (set in step S2404) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4419). S4420). In the V pass notification effect start process, a V pass notification effect start command for starting the V pass notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The V passing notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there has been a V passing (passing to the specific area 39). Examples of the V pass notification effect include an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 and an effect of outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67.

  Subsequently, as other processing (S4421), processing based on a received command other than the above command (for example, the normal symbol variation stop command set in step S413 described above) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is completed.

  [Sub-side Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 40, in the sub-side game state setting process (S4402), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the received game state designation command (S4501). Then, based on the information included in the gaming state designation command, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (S4502). If the gaming state is not the short-time state (NO in S4502), the gaming state flag is set to “1” (S4503), and this process ends.

  The gaming state flag indicates the current gaming state with a value. As shown in the table of FIG. 40, when the value set in the gaming state flag is “1”, the current gaming state is “non-high probability state (normal probability state)” and “non-short-time state”, that is, normal It shows that the game state is controlled. Further, “2” indicates that the control is performed in the “non-high probability state” and the “short time state”. “3” indicates that the control is performed in the “high probability state” and the “short time state”.

  If the gaming state is a short-time state in step S4502 (YES in S4502), it is then determined based on the information included in the gaming state designation command whether the gaming state is a high probability state (S4504). If the gaming state is not a high probability state (NO in S4504), the gaming state flag is set to “2” (S4505). Conversely, if the gaming state is a high probability state (YES in S4504), the gaming state flag is set. It is set to “3” (S4506), and this process ends.

  [Holding Number Addition Processing] As shown in FIG. 41, in the holding number addition processing (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 91 first stores the start winning command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 in the special figure holding effect storage in the RAM 94. (S4601). The first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a or the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b. Specifically, if the lower 2nd digit of the stored start prize command is “1”, it is the first start prize command, so the first start prize command is stored in the first special figure hold effect storage. The information is stored in the unit 95a (see FIG. 10B). In addition, if the lower 2nd digit of the stored start winning command is “2”, it is the second starting winning command, so that the second starting winning command is stored in the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b ( (See FIG. 10C). The start winning command is stored in the storage area with the smallest number where the command is not stored in the first to fourth storage areas in each special figure holding effect storage unit. As a result, the start winning command is stored in the order corresponding to the storage order of the special figure hold.

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 stores the production hold image 9 as special figure hold display mode data in the hold display mode data storage area (see FIG. 10D) of the storage area in which the start winning command is stored in step S4601. Normal mode data (00H) corresponding to the normal display mode (normal mode) is stored (S4602). In this embodiment, the soccer ball object image (normal effect reserved image) 9A shown in FIG. 66 (A) is displayed as the effect reserved image 9 in the normal mode.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the start winning command stored in step S4601 is the first start winning command specified based on the winning to the first starting port 20 (S4603). If it is the first start winning command, the value of the first special figure hold effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is updated by adding “1” (S4604), and the first special figure hold occurrence flag is turned ON (S4605). ), This processing is finished. On the other hand, if it is the second start winning command specified based on the winning at the second starting port 21, the value of the second special figure holding effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is incremented by "1" and updated (S4606). ), The second special figure hold occurrence flag is turned on (S4607), and the process is terminated.

  The first special figure hold effect counter is incremented by “1” every time the first start winning command is received and stored in the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a of the RAM 94. That is, the first special figure reservation effect counter is a counter that counts the number of first special figure reservations that is the number of random value groups (numerical information) stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85 a of the RAM 84. Similarly, the second special figure holding effect counter is incremented by “1” every time the second start winning command is received and stored in the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b of the RAM 94. That is, the second special figure reservation effect counter is a counter that counts the number of second special figure reservations, which is the number of random value groups (numerical information) stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85 b of the RAM 84.

  [Holding Number Subtraction Processing] As shown in FIG. 42, in the holding number subtraction processing (S4406), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the change start command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4701). Then, it is determined whether or not the analyzed change start command is a command based on winning in the first start port 20 (S4702). If the command is based on winning at the first starting port 20 (YES in S4702), the counter value of the first special figure holding effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is decremented by "1" (S4703), The 1 special figure hold extinction flag is turned ON (S4704), and the process proceeds to step S4707.

  On the other hand, if it is not a command based on winning in the first starting port 20 in step S4802 (NO in S4702), the counter value of the second special figure holding effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is decremented by “1” ( In step S4705, the second special figure hold erasure flag is turned on (S706), and the process proceeds to step S4707.

  In step S4707, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a shift process of data stored in the special figure reservation effect storage unit (first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a or second special figure hold effect storage unit 95b) of the RAM 94. Do. In this shift process, each data stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area is shifted to the previous storage area, and the fourth storage area is cleared. For example, the data stored in the fourth storage area of the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a is shifted to the third storage area of the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a, and the fourth storage area is cleared. . Further, the data stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a is the variation effect common to the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a and the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b. The data is shifted to the storage unit (0th storage area) 95c (FIG. 10A), and the data stored in the variation effect storage unit 95c is deleted. Thereby, the data related to the previous variation effect is deleted. Then, this process is finished.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 43, in the change effect start process (S4407), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change start command (S4801). The fluctuation start command includes information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) or information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409). . Note that the information on the variation pattern acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be used as appropriate in processing executed thereafter (for example, RTC variation determination processing described later).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a variable effect pattern (S4802). Specifically, a random number for determining a variation effect pattern is acquired, and from among a plurality of tables classified according to the value of the game state flag and the type of variation pattern (such as variation pattern P1 shown in FIG. 15), One table is selected based on the current gaming state flag value and the obtained variation pattern information. Then, the variation effect pattern is selected by determining the acquired random effect pattern determination random number using the selected table. If the variation production pattern is determined, the variation production variation time, the variation display mode of the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the presence or absence of reach, the contents of reach, the presence or absence of production button production, the content of production button production, production deployment configuration, production The details of the contents of the fluctuating effects including the types of backgrounds of the symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 generates a change effect start command based on the information related to the change effect pattern selected in step S4802, and sets it in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4803). When the variable effect start command set in step S4803 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 uses the VDP 141 to display the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The effect designs 8L, 8C, 8R and other effects are displayed.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the time from the start of the change effect to the end of the change effect in the remaining time timer (S4804), and ends this process. Specifically, a variation time determined according to the type of the variation pattern is set in the remaining time timer. For example, in the case of a variation effect corresponding to any of the variation patterns “P1”, “P11”, “P31” and “P41” shown in FIG. 15, “50000 ms (50 seconds)” is set in the remaining time timer. . Further, for example, in the case of a variation effect according to any of the variation patterns “P2”, “P3”, “P12”, “P13”, “P32”, “P33”, “P42”, and “P43”, the remaining Set “30000 ms (30 seconds)” in the time timer. Further, for example, in the case of a fluctuation effect according to any of the fluctuation patterns “P4”, “P14”, “P34”, and “P44”, “15000 ms (15 seconds)” is set in the remaining time timer. Further, for example, in the case of a variation effect according to one of the variation patterns “P21” and “P51”, the remaining time timer is set to “10000 ms (10 seconds)”, and the variation patterns “P22” and “P52” In the case of a fluctuating effect according to any one, “3000 ms (3 seconds)” is set in the remaining time timer. As will be described later, the value of the remaining time timer is subtracted with the passage of time (as the changing effect progresses), and thus indicates the remaining time until the changing effect ends.

  [Variation Effect End Process] As shown in FIG. 44, in the change effect end process (S4409), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change stop command (set in S1802) (S4901). Then, a change effect end command for ending the change effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4902). When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 uses the VDP 141 to display the effect design 8L on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). , 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop mode.

  [Opening Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 45, in the opening effect selection process (S4411), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the received opening command (S5001). Next, it is determined whether or not a later-described restoration flag is ON (S5002). Here, a different opening effect pattern is selected according to the state (ON or OFF) of the restoration flag.

  If the restoration flag is not ON in step S5002 (NO in S5002), a normal opening effect pattern is selected (S5003), and the process proceeds to step S5007 described later. When the normal opening effect pattern is selected, the opening effect is composed of only a bonus start effect (see FIG. 71) indicating the start of the jackpot game. The bonus start effect is an effect of displaying an image SC8 indicating the characters “bonus start” as shown in FIG. This effect informs the player that the big hit game is started.

  On the other hand, if the restoration flag is ON in step S5002 (YES in S5002), a special opening effect pattern is selected. When the special opening effect pattern is selected, the opening effect is the above-described bonus start effect shown in FIG. 71 and the revival winning effect (see FIG. 70) accompanied by the drive effect of the decorative movable body 15 executed before the effect. It is configured. The revival winning effect is an effect of displaying an image SC7 indicating that rainbow (seven colors) light is released from the center. By performing the revival winning effect along with the driving effect of the decorative movable body 15, it is possible to suggest the player to win the big hit before the bonus start effect.

  In this embodiment, the revival winning effect is the same effect as a successful effect described later. In addition, the execution time of the opening effect when the special opening effect pattern is selected is the same as the execution time of the opening effect when the normal opening effect pattern is selected. Therefore, the execution time of the bonus start effect in the special opening effect pattern is shorter than the execution time of the bonus start effect in the normal opening effect pattern by the execution time of the revival winning effect. The execution time of the revival winning effect and the execution time of the driving effect of the decorative movable body 15 are the same, and the execution start of the revival winning effect and the execution start of the driving effect of the decorative movable member 15 are simultaneously performed. For this reason, the drive effect of the decorative movable body 15 can be executed together with the revival winning effect.

  When the special opening effect pattern is selected, the movable body drive data for driving the decorative movable body 15 during the above-mentioned revival winning effect is set (stored) in a predetermined buffer of the RAM 94 (S5005), and the revival flag is turned OFF ( S5006), the process proceeds to step S5007 described later.

  When the movable body drive data is set in the RAM 94, the drive effect of the decorative movable body 15 is executed via the lamp control board 107 and the relay board 108 in the drive control process (S4203) described above. Specifically, the driving effect of the decorative movable body 15 is that the decorative movable body 15 is displaced from the position (original position) shown in FIG. 3 to the position (operating position) shown in FIG. This is the effect of returning to the position shown in FIG. In this embodiment, as described above, a predetermined time (15 seconds) is required from the start to the end of the drive effect of the decorative movable body 15.

  In step S5007, an opening effect start command corresponding to the selected opening effect pattern (normal opening effect pattern or special opening effect pattern) is set, and the process ends.

  [RTC effect execution process 1] As shown in FIG. 46, in the RTC effect execution process 1 (S4304), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 generates RTC information indicating the current date and time (date and time) measured by the RTC 99. It is acquired and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S6101). That is, the RTC information stored in the RAM 94 is updated every time the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) of the sub control main process is executed. Next, 1 is added to the value of the activation counter H provided in the RAM 94 (S6102). That is, since the value of the activation counter H is incremented by 1 every time the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed, it means the number of times the interrupt process is executed. Therefore, if 10 ms is added to the value of the activation counter H, the elapsed time from the timing when the value of the activation counter H is “0” can be counted.

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not it is the activation start time of the RTC production based on the value of the activation counter H (S6103). Here, in this embodiment, as described above, the RTC effect (special effect) is executed every 3 hours at 10:00, 13:00, 16:00, and 19:00. Therefore, if the individual power switch 155 of each pachinko gaming machine 1 in the amusement island is set to “ON” and an employee of the game hall turns on the island power supply device 160 (see FIG. 11) at 7:00, As time elapses, the value of the activation counter H is incremented from “0”.

  As a result, if the value of the activation counter H reaches “10800000”, it means that 3 hours have elapsed, and it is determined that it is the activation start time (10 o'clock) of the RTC effect. In this way, it is possible to start RTC effects all at 10 o'clock on all pachinko gaming machines 1 in the same game island. As will be described later, since the value of the activation counter H is reset to “0” (S6104), the value of the activation counter H is added again from “0” as time elapses. Thereafter, if the value of the activation counter H becomes “10800000”, it is determined that it is the activation start time (13:00) of the RTC effect, and the RTC effect is executed. Thus, the RTC effect can be started every 3 hours.

  If it is determined in step S6103 that it is not the RTC effect activation start time (NO in S6103), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the activation start time (YES in S6103), “0” is set to the activation counter H (S6104), and an effect start command for the introduction effect of the RTC effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 ( S6105). As a result, when the introduction start effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 uses the VDP 141 to display the image SC1 (FIG. 65 (A) )) Is displayed on the display screen 7a as time elapses.

  Subsequently, in step S6106, the RTC effect timer that can measure the time until the end of each effect of the RTC effect (introduction effect, SW effect, failure effect or success effect, failure ED effect or success ED effect) (introduction effect time ( In this embodiment, 200 seconds) is set. Thereafter, the RTC effect flag is set to “1” (S6107), and this process is terminated.

  The RTC effect flag is a flag for indicating which of the RTC effects is being executed. As shown in the table in FIG. 47, the value set to the RTC effect flag “1” indicates that the RTC effect currently being executed is the “introduction effect”. The value “2” indicates that the currently executed RTC effect is a “SW effect” described later. Also, the value “3” means “success effect” as described later for the RTC effect currently being executed, and the value “4” means “failure effect” as described later for the RTC effect currently being executed. Is “successful ED effect (successful ending effect)”, which will be described later, and “6” is “failed ED effect (which is later described). It shows that it is "failing ending production)".

  [RTC effect execution process 2] The RTC effect execution process 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 47, in the RTC effect execution process 2 (S4305), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the value (time) of the RTC effect timer exceeds “0” (S6201). . Here, when the value of the RTC effect timer does not exceed “0”, that is, when the value of the RTC effect timer is “0” (NO in S6201), this process ends, but the value of the RTC effect timer is “0”. "Is exceeded (YES in S6201), the value of the RTC effect timer is subtracted (S6202).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value (time) of the subtracted RTC effect timer is “0” (S6203). If the value of the RTC effect timer is not “0” (NO in S6201), the process proceeds to step S6204, and it is determined whether or not a SW effect stop flag described later is ON. The SW effect stop flag being ON indicates that the special operation unit 64 has been operated during the SW effect described later.

  In this embodiment, when the special operation unit 64 is operated during the SW effect, even if the value of the RTC effect timer of the SW effect is not “0”, the SW effect is ended, and a successful effect described later. Alternatively, the execution of the failure effect is started. That is, if the SW effect stop flag is not ON in step S6204 (NO in S6204), the process ends. If the SW effect stop flag is ON (YES in S6204), the process proceeds to step S6205 described later.

  In step S6205, it is determined whether or not the value of the RTC effect flag described above is “1”. If the value of the RTC effect flag is “1” (YES in S6205), an effect start command for SW effect of RTC effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6206).

  The SW effect is an effect that is executed for a predetermined time (5 seconds in this embodiment) following the introduction effect. This SW effect is an effect instructing the operation of the special operation unit 64. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 65 (B), an object image simulating the special operation unit 64 at the center of the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 and a character “press” shown below the object image. Is an effect of displaying the image SC2 including at least.

  Subsequently, in step S6207, a successful effect availability determination process described later is performed. Thereafter, the SW effect time (5 seconds) is set in the RTC effect timer and the SW timer (S6208), the RTC effect flag is set to “2” (S6209), and this process is terminated.

  If the value of the RTC effect flag is not “1” in step S6205 (NO in S6205), the process proceeds to step S6210 shown in FIG. 48 to determine whether the value of the RTC effect flag is “2”. .

  When the value of the RTC effect flag is “2” in step S6210 (YES in S6210), it is determined whether or not a first success flag described later is ON (S6211). When the first success flag is ON, the lottery result of the special symbol that is variably displayed at the end point of the introduction effect (immediately before the start of the SW effect) in the success effect determination process (S6207), which will be described later, This indicates that a successful production to be described later is executed.

  If the first success flag is ON (YES in S6211), the process proceeds to step S6213 to be described later. If the first success flag is not ON (NO in S6211), it is determined whether or not the second success flag to be described later is ON. Do (S6212). When the second success flag is ON, a special drawing hold effect storage unit (first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a) at the end point of the introduction effect (immediately before the start of the SW effect) in the later-described success effect determination process (S6207). In addition, the start winning command stored in the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b) indicates that there is a winning winning command.

  If the second success flag is ON (YES in S6212), the process proceeds to step S6213 described later. If the second success flag is not ON (NO in S6212), the process proceeds to step S6217 described later.

  In step S6213, the success flag (first success flag or second success flag) is turned OFF, and an effect start command for the RTC effect success effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6214). The success effect is an effect that is executed for a predetermined time (15 seconds in this embodiment) following the SW effect. This success effect is an image effect accompanied by a drive effect of the decorative movable body 15. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 65 (C), with the drive effect that the spherical main body 15A of the decorative movable body 15 imitating a soccer ball rotates in the center of the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. This is an effect of displaying the image SC3 forming the background of the spherical main body portion 15A. The image SC3 is an image showing that the rainbow (seven colors) light is released from the center as shown in FIG. As described above, the driving effect of the decorative movable body 15 requires 15 seconds for the decorative movable body 15 to perform a series of operations. Therefore, in this embodiment, the execution time of the successful effect is set to 15 seconds.

  Subsequently, in step S6215, the success effect time (15 seconds) is set in the RTC effect timer, the RTC effect flag is set to “3” (S6216), and the process proceeds to step S6220 described later.

  In step S6217, an RTC effect failure effect start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The failure effect is an effect that is executed for a predetermined time (15 seconds in this embodiment) following the SW effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 65 (E), the effect is to display an image of the character employed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. This failure effect is an effect that does not involve the drive effect of the decorative movable body 15, unlike the success effect described above.

  Subsequently, in step S6218, the failure production time (15 seconds) is set in the RTC production timer, the RTC production flag is set to “4” (S6219), and the process proceeds to step S6220 described later.

  In step S6220, it is determined whether or not the SW effect stop flag is ON. If the SW effect stop flag is not ON (NO in S6220), the present process ends. If it is ON (YES in S6220), the SW effect stop flag is turned OFF (S6221), and the process ends.

  If it is determined in step S6210 that the value of the RTC effect flag is not “2” (NO in S6210), the process proceeds to step S6222, and it is determined whether or not the value of the RTC effect flag is “3”.

  If the value of the RTC effect flag is “3” (YES in S6222), an effect start command for a successful ED effect of the RTC effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6223). The success ED effect is an effect executed following the success effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 65D, a character “GET”, an object image SB simulating the trophy located behind the character, and the background of these characters and the object image SB are formed. This is an effect of displaying an image SC4 including at least a character image employed in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In this embodiment, the successful ED effect is first executed for a specified time (in this embodiment, 5 seconds). Then, when a variation effect is being executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 when the specified time has elapsed, the variation effect ends after the lapse of time and the variation effect next to this variation effect. The successful ED effect is to be continuously executed (extendedly executed) until (next fluctuation effect) is started or until a customer waiting state is entered. The waiting state for the customer means a state in which both the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 and the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 are “0”, that is, a winning at the first starting port 20 and a winning at the second starting port 21. Is a state in which the random number counter value group acquired due to is not stored (that is, the customer waiting flag is ON).

  In step S6224, the success ED specified effect time (5 seconds) is set in the RTC effect timer, the RTC effect flag is set to “5” (S6225), and this process is terminated.

  If the value of the RTC effect flag is not “3” in step S6222 (NO in S6222), the process proceeds to step S6226, and it is determined whether or not the value of the RTC effect flag is “4”.

  If the value of the RTC effect flag is “4” (YES in S6226), the effect start command for the failed ED effect of the RTC effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6227). The failure ED effect is an effect executed following the failure effect. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 65 (F), an image SC6 including at least an image of a character “RTC effect end” and a character that is used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a background of this character is used. It is an effect to be displayed.

  In this embodiment, the failure ED effect is first executed for a predetermined time (5 seconds in this embodiment), as in the case of the successful ED effect described above. Then, when a variation effect is being executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 when the specified time has elapsed, from that time until the variation effect ends and the next variation effect starts, or Until the customer waits, the failure ED effect is to be continued (extended).

  In step S6228, the failure ED specified effect time (5 seconds) is set in the RTC effect timer, the RTC effect flag is set to “6” (S6229), and this process ends.

  If the value of the RTC effect flag is not “4” in step S6226 (NO in S6226), the process proceeds to step S6230, and it is determined whether or not the value of the RTC effect flag is “6”.

  If the value of the RTC effect flag is not “6”, that is, if the value of the RTC effect flag is “5” (NO in S6230), the process proceeds to step S6232 described later. On the other hand, if the value of the RTC effect flag is “6” (YES in S6230), then the ED specified time end flag is turned ON (S6231). The ED specified time end flag is a flag for indicating whether or not the failed ED specified effect time (5 seconds) has ended in the failed ED effect. That is, when the ED specified time end flag is ON, it means that the failed ED effect has been executed from the start of the failed ED specified effect time (5 seconds).

  In step S6232, an ED specified time end command indicating that the ED effect (successful ED effect or failed ED effect) has been executed for the specified effect time is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. Then, the value of the RTC effect flag is cleared (set to “0”) (S6233), and this process is finished.

  [Successful production availability determination processing] As shown in FIG. 49, in the successful performance availability determination processing (S6207), the production control microcomputer 91 performs RTC fluctuation determination processing (S6301) and RTC prefetch determination processing (S6302) described later. Do.

  [RTC Fluctuation Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 50, in the RTC fluctuation determination process (S6301), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether the lottery result of the special symbol during the fluctuation display is a big win or not (S6401). ). Specifically, in the above-described variation effect start processing (S4407), it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol during the variation display is a big win based on the information of the variation pattern acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91. If it is not a big win (NO in S6401), this process is finished as it is. If it is a big win (YES in S6401), the process proceeds to step S6402.

  In step S6402, it is determined whether the remaining time timer value (time) is 45 seconds or more. In this embodiment, the process of step S6402 is performed at the end of the introduction effect (immediately before the start of the SW effect). The execution time of the SW effect is about 5 seconds at the longest, and the execution time of the success effect is about 15 seconds. Therefore, if the value of the remaining time timer is 45 seconds or more at the time of the process of step S6402, the SW effect is temporarily If the successful performance is executed after the, the successful ED production is continued for 25 seconds or more. That is, there is a possibility that the time from the start of the successful performance to the start of the opening performance accompanying the jackpot game may be extended.

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the remaining time timer is 45 seconds or more in step S6402 (YES in S6402), the process proceeds to step S6408 described later. That is, if the remaining time timer is longer than 45 seconds, the lottery result of the special symbol being displayed in a variable display is a big win, but it will be described later without turning on the first success flag, which will be described later, which triggers the execution of the success effect. Proceed to step S6408. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from getting irritated by extending the time from the start of the successful production to the start of the opening production accompanying the jackpot game.

  On the other hand, when the remaining time timer value is less than 45 seconds (NO in S6402), it is then determined whether the remaining time timer value is 15 seconds or less (S6403). If the value of the remaining time timer is 15 seconds or less at the time of this determination, if a successful effect accompanying the drive effect of the decorative movable body 15 is executed after the SW effect, the opening effect accompanying the jackpot game during the drive effect May start running. In such a case, the driving effect of the decorative movable body 15 hinders the big hit game.

  In this embodiment, when the remaining time timer value is 15 seconds or less in step S6403 (YES in S6403), the process proceeds to step S6408 described later. That is, when the remaining time timer is shorter than 15 seconds, the lottery result of the change is a big win, but the step S6408, which will be described later, is not turned on without turning on the first success flag, which will be a trigger for executing the successful performance. Proceed to For this reason, it is possible to prevent the drive effect of the decorative movable body 15 during the successful effect from interfering with the big hit game.

  On the other hand, when the value of the remaining time timer exceeds 15 seconds (NO in S6403), a success production determination random number is subsequently acquired (S6404), and a success production lottery is performed (S6405). Specifically, the execution of the success effect or the execution of the failure effect is determined by determining the success effect determination random number acquired in step S6404 based on a predetermined success effect determination table.

  Subsequently, in step S6406, it is determined whether or not the execution of the successful effect has been determined by the lottery in step S6405. If the lottery does not result in the execution of the success effect, that is, if the execution of the failure effect is determined (NO in S6406), the process proceeds to step S6408 described later. On the other hand, if the execution of the successful performance is determined by lottery (YES in S6406), the process proceeds to step S6407, and the first success flag is turned ON. When the first success flag is set to ON, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines YES in step S6211 of the RTC effect execution process 2 shown in FIG. 48, and executes the success effect.

  In step S6408, the restoration flag is turned ON. When the revival flag is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 makes a determination of YES in step S5002 of the opening effect selection process shown in FIG. 45, and selects a special opening effect pattern as the opening effect.

  [RTC Prefetch Determination Processing] As shown in FIG. 51, in the RTC prefetch determination processing (S6302), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the first success flag is ON (S6501). If the first success flag is ON (YES in S6501), the process is finished as it is. This is because if the first success flag is ON, execution of the success effect has already been determined.

  On the other hand, if the first success flag is not ON (NO in S6501), it is then determined whether or not the restoration flag is ON (S6502). If the resurrection flag is ON (YES in S6502), the process is terminated as it is. This is because, if the resurrection flag is ON, execution of the failure effect has already been determined.

  If the resurrection flag is not ON (NO in S6502), it is then determined whether or not a start winning command is stored in at least one of the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a and the second special figure hold effect storage unit 95b ( S6503). If no start winning command is stored in either the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a or the second special figure hold effect storage unit 95b (NO in S6503), the process ends. On the other hand, if at least one start winning command is stored in at least one of the first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a and the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b (YES in S6503), the start winning command is read ( S6504). At this time, all the start winning commands stored in the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a and the second special figure hold effect storage unit 95b are read.

  After reading all the start winning commands stored in the first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a and the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b, then at least one of the one or more start winning commands wins a big win It is determined whether or not the start winning command is shown (S6505). As described above, the start winning command is generated according to the random value group acquired at the time of entering the start opening (the first start opening 20 and the second start opening 21). For this reason, by determining the start winning command, one piece of numerical information (bonus numerical value information) indicating the winning of the jackpot is included in the numerical information stored in the special figure holding storage unit 85 of the game control microcomputer 81. But you can see if it is included. That is, in step S6505, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure hold scheduled to be a big hit in the special figure hold.

  If any one of the special figure holds indicates a winning jackpot (YES in S6505), the second success flag is turned ON (S6506). By setting the second success flag to ON, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines YES in step S6212 of the RTC effect execution process 2 shown in FIG. 48 and executes the success effect.

  Subsequently, in step S6507, the special figure hold display mode data corresponding to the special figure hold scheduled to be won is changed to special type data. In this embodiment, the special mode data is data for displaying a hold display object image (special effect hold image) 9B imitating a trophy shown in FIG. This special effect reserved image 9B is similar to the object image SB displayed in the above-described successful ED effect (FIG. 65 (D)). That is, the special effect reserved image 9B is a related image related to the object image SB of the successful ED effect. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  Here, for example, if the first start winning command stored in the second storage area of the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a at the end of the introduction effect (immediately before the start of the SW effect) indicates a big win. The normal mode data stored in the hold display mode data storage area of the second storage area is changed to special mode data. Then, as described later, when the RTC effect is finished and the next variable effect is started, the first start winning command indicating the big win and the special mode data are shifted from the second storage area to the first storage area (S4707). ). As a result, when a special figure holding effect control command (see step S7205 described later) generated based on the special mode data stored in the first storage area is transmitted to the image control board 100, the image control board 100 As shown in FIG. 69, the CPU 102 displays the special effect hold image 9B in the first hold display area 17a among the four hold display areas 17a, 17b, 17c, and 17d where the effect hold image 9 is displayed. become. As a result, the player can grasp in which holding display area the special figure holding indicating the big win is present.

  [Switch Process] As shown in FIG. 52, in the switch process (S4306), it is determined whether or not the value (time) of the SW timer exceeds “0” (S7001). When the value of the SW timer does not exceed “0”, that is, when the value of the SW timer is “0” (zero clear) (NO in S7001), this processing is terminated, but the value of the SW timer is “0”. Is exceeded (YES in S7001), the SW effect mid-process described later is performed (S7002). Thereafter, the value of the SW timer is subtracted (S7003).

  In step S7004, it is determined whether or not the subtracted SW timer value (time) is “0”. If the value of the SW timer is not “0” (NO in S7004), this process is terminated. If the value of the SW timer is “0” (YES in S7004), it is determined whether or not the first success flag is ON. Judgment is made (S7005). That is, if the special operation unit 64 is not operated, it is determined whether or not the first success flag is ON at the end of the SW effect.

  If the first success flag is ON (YES in S7005), the process proceeds to step S7007 described later. Even if the first success flag is not ON (NO in S7005), it is determined in step S7006 whether or not the second success flag is ON. If the second success flag is ON (YES in S7006), The process proceeds to step S7007 described later. If the second success flag is not ON in step S7006 (NO in S7006), this process ends.

  Subsequently, in step S7007, the movable body drive data related to the drive effect of the decorative movable body 15 executed in accordance with the successful effect is set (stored) in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the movable body drive data is set in the RAM 94, the drive effect of the decorative movable body 15 is executed via the lamp control board 107 and the relay board 108 in the drive control process (S4203) described above.

  [Processing during SW Effect] As shown in FIG. 53, in the SW effect processing (S7002), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the special operation section detection switch 64a is ON (S7101). If the special operation unit detection switch 64a is not ON (NO in S7101), the process is terminated. If the special operation unit detection switch 64a is ON (YES in S7101), it is determined whether or not the first success flag is ON. Determination is made (S7102). If the first success flag is ON (YES in S7102), the process proceeds to step S7104, and the movable body drive data related to the drive effect of the decorative movable body 15 is set (stored) in the output buffer of the RAM 94 as in step S7008. To do. Even if the first success flag is not ON (NO in S7102), the process proceeds to step S7103, and if the second success flag is ON (YES in S7103), the process proceeds to step S7104. If the second success flag is not ON in step S7103 (NO in S7103), the process proceeds to step S7105 described later.

  In step S7105, the SW effect stop flag is turned ON. The SW effect stop flag is used to indicate that the special operation unit 64 has been operated during the SW effect. Subsequently, the value of the SW timer is set to “0” (S7106), and this process ends.

  [Special Figure Hold Effect Control Process] As shown in FIG. 54, in the special figure hold effect control process (S4307), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the first special figure hold occurrence flag, the second special figure hold occurrence flag, It is determined whether either the first special figure hold disappearance flag or the second special figure hold extinction flag is ON (S7201). If any of these flags is ON, it means that it is time to change the display of the effect hold image 9.

  If none of the above flags is ON (NO in S7201), the process ends. On the other hand, if any of the above flags is ON (YES in S7201), the contents of the flag are confirmed (S7202). That is, it is confirmed which one of the first special figure hold occurrence flag, the second special figure hold occurrence flag, the first special figure hold extinction flag, or the second special figure hold extinction flag is ON. As a result, it is confirmed whether the changing special figure hold is the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, and whether the number of special figure hold increases or decreases.

  Subsequently, the counter value of the first special figure reservation effect counter and the counter value of the second special figure reservation effect counter are confirmed (S7203). Thus, it is confirmed how many special figure holds will be caused by a change in the number of special figure holds.

  Subsequently, the contents of the flag confirmed in step S7202, the counter values of the first special figure hold effect counter and the second special figure hold effect counter confirmed in step S7203, and the special display stored in the hold display mode data storage area. Based on the figure hold display mode data (normal mode data or special mode data), a special figure hold effect control command indicating the content of the display control of the effect hold image 9 is generated (S7204). Then, the special figure holding effect control command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S7205).

  When the special figure hold effect control command set in step S7205 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 causes each hold display area 17a to 17a on the display screen 7a. At 17d (see FIGS. 3 and 69), display control of the effect hold image 9 is performed. As described above, when the special figure hold effect control command generated based on the normal mode data is transmitted to the image control board 100, the normal effect hold image 9A is displayed as shown in FIG. When the special figure hold effect control command generated based on the special mode data is transmitted to the image control board 100, the special effect hold image 9B is displayed as shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, in step S7206, the flag confirmed in step S7202 is turned OFF. Then, this process is finished.

  [Remaining Change Time Management Process] As shown in FIG. 55, in the remaining change time management process (S4308), first, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the value (time) of the remaining time timer exceeds “0”. Determination is made (S7301). If the value of the remaining time timer does not exceed “0”, that is, if the value of the remaining time timer is “0” (NO in S7301), this processing is finished as it is. On the other hand, when the value of the remaining time timer exceeds “0” (YES in S7301), the value of the remaining time timer is subsequently subtracted (S7302).

  Subsequently, in step S7303, it is determined whether or not the ED specified time end flag is ON. That is, it is determined whether or not the failed ED effect has been executed at the present time and the failure ED specified effect time (5 seconds) has been executed from the start of the effect. If the ED stipulated time end flag is not ON (NO in S7303), this process ends. If the ED stipulated time end flag is ON (YES in S7303), the remaining information including the remaining time timer value (time) information is included. The time designation command is set (stored) in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S7304). The image control board 100 that has received the remaining time designation command determines whether or not to execute a remaining time display effect, which will be described later, using information on the value of the remaining time timer included in the remaining time designation command. Details will be described later.

  Subsequently, in step S7305, the ED specified time end flag is turned OFF. Then, this process ends.

  [Development Timing Management Process] As shown in FIG. 56, in the development timing management process (S4309), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the current variation effect is the timing at which the SP reach is developed. (S7401). Specifically, based on the information on the variation pattern acquired in the variation effect start process (S4407) described above, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to develop SP reach using the value of the remaining time timer.

  If the variation effect is not at the timing of developing to SP reach (NO in S7401), the process proceeds to step S7404 described later. On the other hand, if the fluctuating effect is the timing to develop into SP reach (YES in S7401), the process proceeds to step S7402 to set (store) the development designation command including the timing information to develop into SP reach in the output buffer of the RAM 94. ) The image control board 100 that has received the development designation command executes the variable effect from the reduced display to the full screen display when executing the variable effect on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. To do. Details will be described later.

  Subsequently, in step S7403, the frame image W1 (see FIG. 67 (B)) displayed in the lower right region 7c of the display screen 7a is displayed in blue when the fluctuating effect is displayed by the simple display on the display screen 7a. The first frame color designation command for changing to is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94, and the flow advances to step S7404. The image control board 100 that has received this first frame color designation command changes the color of the frame image W1 to blue when the variable effect is being executed by the simple display on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. To change.

  Subsequently, in step S7404, it is determined whether or not the variation effect being executed is the timing at which the SPSP reach is developed. Specifically, as in step S7401, based on the variation pattern information acquired in the variation production start process (S4407), whether or not it is the timing to develop into SPSP reach using the remaining time timer value. judge.

  If it is not time for the variation effect to develop to SPSP reach (NO in S7404), this process ends. If it is the timing for the variation effect to evolve to SPSP reach (YES in S7404), the process proceeds to step S7405. Then, the second frame color designation command for displaying the frame image W1 displayed in the lower right area 7c of the display screen 7a in red is set (stored) in the output buffer of the RAM 94, and this process is terminated. The image control board 100 that has received this second frame color designation command changes the color of the frame image W <b> 1 to red when performing a variable effect with simple display on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. To change.

9. Operation of Image Control Board 100 [Image Control Board Timer Interrupt Processing] Next, the operation of the image control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. The image control board 100 repeats the image-side timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 57 every short time such as several milliseconds. In the image-side timer interrupt process, a command reception process (S8001) described later, an image output control process (S8002), and a data transmission control process (S8003) described later are executed. The data transmission control process is a process for transmitting data related to image control performed on the image control board 100 to the sub-control board 90. The sub control board 90 that has received the data transfers the data to the lamp control board 107 and the sound control board 106. Thereby, the sound effect by the speaker 67, the lamp effect by the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66, and the driving of the decorative movable body 15 are synchronized with the image effect executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Production is performed.

  [Command Reception Processing] As shown in FIGS. 58 to 62, in the command reception processing (S8001), first, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 starts an effect start command for introducing the RTC effect from the sub control board 90 (in step S6105). It is determined whether or not a set has been received (S8101). If it has been received (YES in S8101), the process proceeds to step S8102, and it is determined whether or not a variable effect is being executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  When the variation effect is being executed (YES in S8102), it is determined whether or not this variation effect is an effect before SP reach development (S8103). The pre-SP reach development refers to the production from the start of the fluctuating production to the development of SP reach through normal reach. Specifically, the fluctuation effects according to any of the fluctuation patterns “P1” to “P3”, “P11” to “P13”, “P31” to “P33”, and “P41” to “P43” shown in FIG. In this case, the production before the development to SP reach is referred to as the pre-SP reach development. In such a variation effect, the SP reach after the SP reach development and the SPSP reach after the SP reach are also referred to as the SP reach development. In the case of a variation effect according to any of the variation patterns “P4”, “P14”, “P21”, “P22”, “P34”, “P44”, “P51” and “P52”, the variation effect The entire production is called SP reach development.

  If the variation effect being executed is an effect before SP reach development (YES in S8103), the CPU 102 sets information for displaying the introduction effect in full screen display on the display screen 7a and the variable effect in reduced display on the display screen 7a. Is set in the control RAM 104 (S8104). The full screen display means that the display is performed in the entire area (first display area) of the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 as described above. Further, the reduced display refers to displaying in the lower left area 7b of the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 as described above. That is, the reduced display means displaying in an area smaller than the first display area.

  When the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 creates a display list corresponding to the setting information in an image output control process (S8002) described later. Then, the VDP 141 outputs image data based on the display list to the image display device 7. Thereby, on the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 66 (A), from the display mode in which the change effect is performed in the full screen display, as shown in FIG. 66 (B), the introduction effect is performed in the full screen display. It switches to the display mode which performs a change production by reduction display. Therefore, the introduction effect of the RTC effect can be executed using the relatively large first display area, and the player can fully enjoy the introduction effect.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 66 (B), a fluctuating effect in reduced display is performed in the lower left area 7b of the display screen 7a. The variation effect in the reduced display is executed by reducing the variation effect in the full screen display. More specifically, for example, as shown in FIGS. 66 (A) and 66 (B), the contents of the effect of the variation effect executed on the full screen display (for example, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R and the effect hold image 9). Display) is the same as the content of the effect of the variation effect executed in the reduced display. However, since the lower left area 7b is smaller than the first display area (the entire display screen 7a), the vertical dimension and the horizontal dimension of the variation effect in the reduced display are reduced more than those of the variation effect in the full screen display.

  In this embodiment, the volume of the sound output from the speaker 67 is adjusted according to the display mode of the image effect (variation effect and RTC effect) executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Specifically, the sound accompanying the image effect executed in the full screen display is output at a louder volume than the sound accompanying the image effect executed in the reduced display. More specifically, when the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 transmits data related to image control to the sub-control board 90 in the above-described data transmission control process (S8003). The sub control board 90 that has received the data transfers the data to the voice control board 106 in order to cause the voice control board 106 to output a sound corresponding to the data. Thus, in accordance with the display mode in which the introduction effect is performed on the full screen display and the variation effect is performed on the reduced display, the sound accompanying the introduction effect is output at a louder volume than the sound accompanying the variation effect. Therefore, it is possible to further emphasize the introduction effect performed using a relatively large area with a relatively loud sound.

  Returning to FIG. 58, in step S8103, if the variation effect being executed is not an effect before SP reach development, that is, if it is SP reach or SPSP reach (effect after SP reach development) (NO in S8103), the CPU 102 Setting information for displaying the variation effect in full screen display on the display screen 7a and the introduction effect in reduced display is set in the control RAM 104 (S8105).

  When the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 creates a display list corresponding to the setting information and causes the VDP 141 to output image data based on the display list. Thereby, on the display screen 7a, from the display mode in which the variation effect (SP reach or SPSP reach) is performed in the full screen display, the variation effect is performed in the full screen display as shown in FIG. The display mode is switched to the introduction effect. Note that the variation effect shown in FIG. 66 (C) includes a character image “7” arranged in the upper left and upper right portions of the display screen 7a, and an image in which the character employed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 dribbles the ball. It is SP reach comprised of. The SP reach and the SPSP reach are effects that can greatly expect that the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a big hit stop mode. In this embodiment, it is possible to execute such a SP reach or a fluctuating effect that is an SPSP reach using a relatively large first display area.

  Also, in this embodiment, the sound accompanying the variation effect (post-SP reach development effect) is accompanied by the introduction effect in accordance with the display mode in which the change effect (post-SP reach development effect) is performed on the full screen and the introduction effect is performed on the reduced display. Output at a louder volume than the sound. Therefore, it is possible to further emphasize the variation effect (effect after SP reach development) executed using a relatively large area with a relatively loud sound.

  Referring back to FIG. 58, if the changing effect is not executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in step S8102 (NO in S8102), whether or not the jackpot effect is being executed on the display screen 7a is determined. Determination is made (S8106). When the jackpot effect is being executed on the display screen 7a (YES in S8106), the CPU 102 sets setting information for displaying the jackpot effect in full screen display in the control RAM 104 (S8107).

  When the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 creates a display list corresponding to the setting information and causes the VDP 141 to output image data based on the display list. Thereby, the jackpot effect is executed in the full screen display. In this embodiment, even if there is no execution of the RTC effect, the jackpot effect is executed in full screen display. Therefore, even when the effect start command for the introduction effect is received, the jackpot effect is continuously executed in full screen display. . Therefore, it is possible to concentrate the player on the jackpot effect being executed in full screen display on the display screen 7a.

  If the jackpot effect is not executed on the display screen 7a in step S8106 (NO in S8106), the CPU 102 sets setting information for displaying the introduction effect in full screen display in the control RAM 104 (S8108).

  When the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 creates a display list corresponding to the setting information and causes the VDP 141 to output image data based on the display list. Thus, the introduction effect is executed on the full screen display. That is, the display mode in which neither the variation effect nor the jackpot effect is executed on the display screen 7a, for example, during execution of the demonstration effect for waiting for a customer, is switched to a display mode in which the introduction effect is performed in full screen display. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the introduction effect.

  Subsequently, in step S8109, it is determined whether or not an effect start command for SW effect of RTC effect (set in step S6206) has been received. Here, although not shown in FIG. 58, a process corresponding to steps S8106 and S8107 described above is provided between the process of step S8109 and the process of step S8110. That is, if it is determined in step S8109 that an effect start command for the SW effect has been received (YES in S8109), it is next determined whether or not the jackpot effect is being executed. If the jackpot effect is being executed, setting information for displaying the jackpot effect in full screen display is set in the control RAM 104. As a result, even when the SW effect is started, the jackpot effect is executed on the full screen display. In this case, the process proceeds to step S8113 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the jackpot effect is not being executed, the process proceeds to step S8110.

  In step S8110, it is determined whether or not the introduction effect being executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a full screen display. In this embodiment, the SW effect can be continuously executed in the display mode of the introductory effect that is being executed before the SW effect (specifically, the display mode of full screen display or reduced display).

  When the introduction effect being executed on the display screen 7a is a full screen display (YES in S8110), the CPU 102 sets setting information for displaying the SW effect in the full screen display in the control RAM 104 (S8111). When the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 creates a display list corresponding to the setting information and causes the VDP 141 to output image data based on the display list. Thereby, on the display screen 7a, it switches from introduction effect to SW effect with a full screen display.

  When the introduction effect being executed on the display screen 7a is not full screen display, that is, in the case of reduced display (NO in S8110), the CPU 102 controls the setting information for indicating the SW effect in reduced display. It is set in the RAM 104 (S8112). When the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 creates a display list corresponding to the setting information and causes the VDP 141 to output image data based on the display list. Thereby, on the display screen 7a, the introduction effect is switched to the SW effect with the reduced display.

  Subsequently, in step S8113 shown in FIG. 59, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 determines whether or not an effect start command (set in step S6214) of a successful RTC effect has been received from the sub control board 90. If it is received (YES in S8113), the process proceeds to step S8114, and it is determined whether or not the SW effect being executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a full screen display. In this embodiment, the success effect can be continuously executed in the display form of the SW effect that is being executed before this success effect. Although not shown in FIG. 59, a process corresponding to steps S8106 and S8107 described above is provided between the process of step S8113 and the process of step S8114.

  When the SW effect being executed on the display screen 7a is a full screen display (YES in S8114), the CPU 102 sets setting information for displaying the successful effect in the full screen display in the control RAM 104 (S8115). When the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 creates a display list corresponding to the setting information and causes the VDP 141 to output image data based on the display list. As a result, on the display screen 7a, the SW effect is switched to the successful effect while the full screen is displayed.

  In addition, when the SW effect being executed on the display screen 7a is not a full screen display, that is, in the case of a reduced display (NO in S8114), the CPU 102 controls the setting information for indicating the successful effect in a reduced display. It is set in the RAM 104 (S8116). When the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 creates a display list corresponding to the setting information and causes the VDP 141 to output image data based on the display list. As a result, on the display screen 7a, the SW effect is switched to the success effect with the reduced display.

  On the other hand, the same processing as the above-described successful effect is also performed for the effect start command for the RTC effect failure effect (set in step S6217). That is, it is determined whether or not a production start command for a failure production has been received (S8113). If it has been received (YES in S8113), the process proceeds to step S8114 described above. In this embodiment, the failure effect can be continuously executed in the display form of the SW effect that is being executed before the failure effect.

  Subsequently, in step S8117, it is determined whether or not an RTC effect successful ED effect production start command (set in step S6223) has been received. If it has been received (YES in S8117), the process proceeds to step S8118, and it is determined whether or not the successful effect being executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a full screen display. In this embodiment, the successful ED effect can be continuously executed in the display form of the successful effect that is being executed before the successful ED effect. Although not shown in FIG. 59, a process corresponding to steps S8106 and S8107 described above is provided between the process of step S8117 and the process of step S8118.

  When the successful effect being executed on the display screen 7a is a full screen display (YES in S8118), the CPU 102 sets setting information for displaying the successful ED effect in the full screen display in the control RAM 104 (S8119). . When the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 creates a display list corresponding to the setting information and causes the VDP 141 to output image data based on the display list. Thereby, on the display screen 7a, the success effect is switched to the success ED effect while the full screen is displayed.

  Further, when the successful effect being executed on the display screen 7a is not a full screen display, that is, in the case of a reduced display (NO in S8118), the CPU 102 controls setting information for indicating the successful ED effect in a reduced display. The RAM 104 is set (S8120). When the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 creates a display list corresponding to the setting information and causes the VDP 141 to output image data based on the display list. Thereby, on the display screen 7a, it switches from a success production to a success ED production with a reduced display.

  On the other hand, the same processing as the successful ED effect described above is performed for the RTC effect failure ED effect start command (set in step S6227). That is, it is determined whether an RTC effect failure ED effect start command has been received (S8117). If it is received (YES in S8117), the process proceeds to step S8118 described above. In this embodiment, the failure ED effect can be continuously executed in the display form of the failure effect that is being executed before the failure ED effect.

  Subsequently, in step S8121, it is determined whether an ED specified time end command (set in step S6231) has been received. If it has been received (YES in S8121), the process proceeds to step S8122, and the ED extension flag indicating the execution extension of the failed ED effect is turned ON.

  Subsequently, in step S8123 shown in FIG. 60, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 determines whether or not the development instruction command (set in step S7402) has been received from the sub-control board 90. If it has been received (YES in S8123), the process advances to step S8124 to determine whether or not the variable effect is being executed in a reduced display on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In this embodiment, when the variable effect is executed in a reduced display, the RTC effect is executed in full screen display together with the effect.

  If the fluctuating effect is not executed in the reduced display on the display screen 7a (NO in S8124), the process proceeds to step S8126 described later. In addition, as a case where the variable effect is not executed in the reduced display, for example, when the jackpot effect is executed, when the demonstration effect for waiting for the customer is executed, or even when the variable effect is being executed, the RTC effect is executed. The case where the change effect is not performed or the RTC effect is being executed at the same time as the change effect is executed, such as a case where the change effect is a full screen display or a simple display described later.

  On the other hand, when the variable effect is executed in the reduced display on the display screen 7a (YES in S8124), the CPU 102 displays the variable effect in the full screen display and the running RTC effect in the reduced display. Setting information is set in the control RAM 104 (S8125). When the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 creates a display list corresponding to the setting information and causes the VDP 141 to output image data based on the display list. Thereby, on the display screen 7a, the change effect (SP) shown in FIG. 67 (A) is changed from the display mode shown in FIG. 66 (B) in which the change effect is shown in the reduced display together with the RTC effect. Reach) and the display mode is switched to the RTC effect in the reduced display. Execution of SP reach means that there is a high expectation that the lottery result of the special symbol being fluctuated will be a big win, so by performing such SP reach with a relatively large full screen display, It is possible to improve interest.

  Further, in this embodiment, in accordance with the display mode in which the variation effect (SP reach) is performed in the full screen display and the RTC effect is performed in the reduced display, the sound accompanying the variation effect (SP reach) is louder than the sound accompanying the RTC effect. Make output. Therefore, it is possible to further emphasize the variation effect (SP reach) executed using a relatively large area with a relatively loud sound.

  In step S8126, it is determined whether a first frame color designation command (set in step S7403) has been received. If it has been received (YES in S8126), the process proceeds to step S8127, and it is determined whether or not the fluctuating effect is being executed in a simple display on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The simple display means that the changing effect is displayed in a simple manner in the lower right region 7 c of the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 67 (B), the change effect in the simple display includes three effect symbols 6L, 6C, 6R and a rectangular frame image W1 surrounding these three effect symbols 6L, 6C, 6R. Is an image effect for displaying. The three effect symbols 6L, 6C, and 6R are composed of only numeric images, unlike the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R used for the change effect in the full screen display and the change effect in the reduced display. As a case where the variation effect is executed with simple display, there is a case where the execution of the variation effect is started during the execution of the RTC effect. The case where the variation effect is executed with simple display will be described in detail later.

  If the fluctuating effect is not executed with the simple display on the display screen 7a (NO in S8127), the process proceeds to step S8129 described later. In addition, as a case where the changing effect is not executed with the simple display, for example, when the jackpot effect is executed, when the demonstration effect for waiting for the customer is executed, or even when the changing effect is being executed, the RTC effect is executed. There are cases where the variation effect is full screen display or reduced display even when the RTC effect is being executed together with the change effect.

  On the other hand, when the fluctuating effect is executed on the display screen 7a in a simple display (YES in S8127), the CPU 102 sets setting information for setting the color of the frame image W1 to blue in the control RAM 104 (S8128). ). When the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 creates a display list corresponding to the setting information and causes the VDP 141 to output image data based on the display list. Thereby, on the display screen 7a, the color of the frame image W1 of the variation effect in the simple display is changed from white from the start of variation to blue. That is, the aspect (color) of the frame image W1 is changed at the timing when the variation effect is developed to SP reach. Therefore, it is possible to suggest the reliability to the player in an easily understandable manner.

  In step S8129, it is determined whether a second frame color designation command (set in step S7405) has been received. If it has been received (YES in S8129), the process proceeds to step S8130, and it is determined whether or not the fluctuating effect is being executed by simple display on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  If the fluctuating effect is not executed with the simple display on the display screen 7a (NO in S8130), the process proceeds to step S8132 described later. On the other hand, when the variable effect is executed on the display screen 7a by simple display (YES in S8130), the CPU 102 sets setting information for setting the color of the frame image W1 to red in the control RAM 104 (S8131). ). When the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 creates a display list corresponding to the setting information and causes the VDP 141 to output image data based on the display list. Thereby, on the display screen 7a, the color of the frame image W1 of the variation effect in the simple display is changed from blue to red. That is, the aspect (color) of the frame image W1 is changed at the timing when the variation effect is developed to SPSP reach. Therefore, it is possible to suggest the reliability to the player in an easily understandable manner.

  Subsequently, in step S8132, it is determined whether a remaining time designation command (set in step S7304) has been received. If it has been received (YES in S8132), it is determined whether or not the remaining time timer value (time) included in the remaining time designation command is 15 seconds or more (S8133). This “15 seconds” corresponds to a predetermined reference time.

  If the value (time) of the remaining time timer is less than 15 seconds (NO in S8133), the process proceeds to step S8135 described later. On the other hand, when the value of the remaining time timer is 15 seconds or more (YES in S8133), the CPU 102 sets setting information for performing the remaining time elapsed display in the control RAM 104 (S8134). When the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 creates a display list corresponding to the setting information and causes the VDP 141 to output image data based on the display list. Thereby, the elapsed time display as shown in FIG. 68 is performed in the upper right part of the display screen 7a.

  The remaining time elapsed display is a time display based on information on the value of the remaining time timer included in the remaining time designation command. For the remaining time elapsed display, a time image TP indicating time as shown in FIG. 68 is used. As shown in FIG. 68, the time image TP is an image in which a colon “:” is arranged between a one-digit number indicating “minute” and a two-digit number indicating “second”. Note that the time image TP indicates a time that decreases by one second. Specifically, based on the value of the remaining time timer, the time in seconds is shown by rounding down the value less than 1 second from that value. Therefore, in the remaining time elapsed display, the elapsed time is indicated by a countdown. When the time image TP of “0:00” is displayed as the remaining time elapsed display, the time image TP of “0:00” continues to be displayed until the end of the RTC effect.

  In this embodiment, since the remaining time designation command is set after the failure ED specified performance time has elapsed in the failed ED production, if the remaining time timer value (time) is longer than 15 seconds, the failure ED production is being executed. The remaining time is displayed. Therefore, through this remaining time elapsed display, the player knows the time until the end of the variable effect that is executed in parallel with the failed ED effect, and further the time that is a reference until the end of the RTC effect (failed ED effect). It is possible to make it.

  Subsequently, in step S8135 shown in FIG. 61, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 determines whether or not a variable effect start command (set in step S4803) has been received from the sub control board 90. If it has been received (YES in S8135), the process advances to step S8136 to determine whether or not the RTC effect is being executed.

  If the RTC effect is not executed (NO in S8136), the process proceeds to step S8139 described later. If the RTC effect is executed (YES in S8136), then whether or not the ED extension flag is ON is determined. Is determined (S8137).

  If the ED extension flag is ON (YES in S8137), the process proceeds to step S8139 described later. On the other hand, when the ED extension flag is not ON (NO in S8137), the CPU 102 sets setting information for displaying the RTC effect in the full screen display and the variable effect in the simple display in the control RAM 104 (S8138). Then, the process proceeds to step S8141 described later. When the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 creates a display list corresponding to the setting information and causes the VDP 141 to output image data based on the display list. Thereby, on the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 67 (B), the display mode is such that the RTC effect is performed on the full screen display and the variation effect is displayed on the simple display. In other words, in this embodiment, when the production of the variation is started when the production of the RTC production excluding the failed ED production after the failed ED specified production time is being executed, the production of the production is simply displayed. Therefore, it is possible to concentrate the player's attention on the RTC effect by making the change effect in the simple display less noticeable.

  In step S8139, the CPU 102 sets setting information for displaying the variation effect in full screen display in the control RAM 104. When the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 creates a display list corresponding to the setting information and causes the VDP 141 to output image data based on the display list. As a result, on the display screen 7a, a display mode in which a fluctuating effect is displayed in full screen display as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the ED extension flag is turned OFF (S8140), and the process proceeds to step S8141.

  Subsequently, in step S8141, it is determined whether a customer waiting start command (set in step S4417) is received from the sub-control board 90. If it has been received (YES in S8141), the process proceeds to step S8142, and it is determined whether or not the RTC effect is being executed.

  If the RTC effect is not executed (NO in S8142), the process proceeds to step S8145 described later. If the RTC effect is executed (YES in S8142), then whether or not the ED extension flag is ON is determined. Is determined (S8143).

  If the ED extension flag is ON (YES in S8143), the process proceeds to step S8145 described later. On the other hand, when the ED extension flag is not ON (NO in S8143), the CPU 102 sets setting information for displaying the RTC effect in the full screen display and the change effect in the stop mode in the simple display in the control RAM 104. (S8144), the process proceeds to step S8147 to be described later. When the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 creates a display list corresponding to the setting information and causes the VDP 141 to output image data based on the display list. Thereby, on the display screen 7a, the RTC effect is displayed in the full screen display, and the change effect in the stop mode is displayed in the simple display. That is, in this embodiment, during the execution of the RTC effects other than the failed ED effects after the failed ED specified effect time, when there is no special figure hold and there is no special symbol variable display, the variable effect in the stop mode Is a simple display. Therefore, it is possible to concentrate the player's attention on the RTC effect.

  In step S8145, CPU 102 sets, in control RAM 104, setting information for showing the changing effect during the stop mode in full screen display. When the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 creates a display list corresponding to the setting information and causes the VDP 141 to output image data based on the display list. Thereby, on the display screen 7a, the change effect in the stop mode is displayed in the full screen display. Thereafter, the ED extension flag is turned off (S8146), and the process proceeds to step S8147.

  Subsequently, in step S8147 shown in FIG. 62, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 determines whether or not a special figure hold effect control command has been received from the sub control board 90. If it has not been received (NO in S8147), the process proceeds to step S8151, and if it has been received (YES in S8147), it is next determined whether or not a jackpot effect is being executed (S8148). If the jackpot effect is not being executed (NO in S8148), it is subsequently determined whether or not the variable effect is being executed with simple display (S8149). If the variation effect is not executed with simple display (NO in S8149), then an effect other than the introduction effect (ie, SW effect, success effect, successful ED effect, failure effect or failure ED effect) of the RTC effect is present. It is determined whether or not it is being executed (S8150). If an RTC effect other than the introductory effect is not being executed (NO in S8150), the process proceeds to step S8151. On the other hand, if the jackpot effect is being executed (YES at S8148), the variable effect is being executed with simple display (YES at S8149), or an RTC effect other than the introduction effect is being executed (YES at S8150), step S8151 is executed. Pass and proceed to step S8152.

  In step S8151, setting information for indicating the effect reserved image 9 (normal effect reserved image 9A or special effect reserved image 9B) is set in the control RAM 104 based on the received special figure hold effect command. As a result, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 creates a display list based on the setting information, and causes the VDP 141 to output image data based on the display list to the image display device 7. As a result, if the special figure hold effect control command generated based on the normal mode data is received at the timing of changing the display of the effect hold image 9, the normal effect hold image 9A is displayed (see FIG. 66). If the special figure hold effect command generated based on the special mode data is received, the special effect hold image 9B is displayed (see FIG. 69). Note that the special figure hold effect command includes information indicating which hold display area 9A or special effect hold image 9B is displayed in which hold display area of the hold display areas 17a to 17d (see FIGS. 3 and 69). Therefore, the number and position of special figure hold will be displayed appropriately.

  In the present embodiment, the normal effect reserved image 9A or the special effect reserved image 9B is not displayed on the display screen 7a while the jackpot effect is being executed and during the simple display of the variable effect. Further, even when the variation effect is being executed in full screen display or reduced display, when the effect excluding the introduction effect is being executed among the RTC effects, the normal effect reserved image 9A or the special effect reserved image 9B is not displayed. . However, for example, the normal effect hold image 9A or the special effect hold image 9B may be displayed during the successful ED effect of the RTC effect.

  Subsequently, in step S8152, it is determined whether or not an opening effect start command (set in step S5007) has been received from the sub-control board 90. If it has been received (YES in S8152), the process proceeds to step S8153 to determine whether or not the ED extension flag is ON. If the ED extension flag is not ON (NO in S8153), step S8154 is skipped, but if it is ON (YES in S8153), the ED extension flag is turned OFF (S8154) and the process proceeds to step S8155 described later.

  Subsequently, in step S8155, it is determined whether or not the opening effect start command relates to a special opening effect. If the opening effect start command is related to a special opening effect pattern (YES in S8155), the CPU 102 sets setting information for indicating the special opening effect pattern in the control RAM 104 (S8156), and the process proceeds to step S8158 described later. move on. When the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 creates a display list corresponding to the setting information and causes the VDP 141 to output image data based on the display list. Thereby, the display screen 7a displays the image SC7 used for the revival winning effect shown in FIG. 70 for the execution time of the revival winning effect (specifically, 15 seconds), and then displays the image SC8 shown in FIG. 71 as the execution time. Display only (specifically 5 seconds).

  On the other hand, if the opening effect start command is not related to the special opening effect pattern in step S8155, that is, if the opening effect start command is related to the normal opening effect pattern (NO in S8155), the CPU 102 changes the normal opening effect pattern. Setting information for indicating is set in the control RAM 104 (S8157), and the process proceeds to step S8158 described later. When the setting information is set in the control RAM 104, the CPU 102 creates a display list corresponding to the setting information and causes the VDP 141 to output image data based on the display list. As a result, the image SC8 shown in FIG. 71 is displayed on the display screen 7a for the execution time (specifically, 20 seconds).

  Subsequently, in step S8158, for example, when a command for starting a demonstration for waiting for a customer is received, other processes such as a process for displaying the demonstration effect are executed, and the received command process is terminated.

  [Image Output Control Processing] As shown in FIG. 63, in the image output control processing (S8002), first, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 sets (stores) the setting information regarding the image display device 7 in the control RAM 104. It is determined whether or not (S8201). If the setting information related to the image display device 7 is not set (NO in S8201), the present process is finished. If the setting information related to the image display device 7 is set (YES in S8201), the CPU 102 controls the control RAM 104. A display list corresponding to the setting information set in is created (S8202). Then, the created display list is output to the VDP 141 (S8203), and this process is terminated.

10. Production Flow [Production Example 1] Next, production examples 1 to 3 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. As a precondition, it is assumed that the RTC effect (special effect) starts at a predetermined RTC effect start time t1. That is, when the production start time t1 is reached, the introduction production is executed. When the SW effect start time t2 is reached, the SW effect is executed. Here, although the failure effect or the success effect is executed after the SW effect, the timing when the player does not press the special operation unit 64 during the SW effect or when the special operation unit 64 is pressed. Accordingly, the failure production start time or the success production start time will be different. However, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that they are unified at the failure production start time t3 or the success production start time t3. Then, after the failure effect, the failure ED effect is executed from the failure ED start time t4 to at least the RTC effect end time (planned) t5. On the other hand, after the successful production, the successful ED production is executed from the successful ED start time t4 to at least the RTC production end time (planned) t5.

  In the production example 1 shown in FIG. 73, the fluctuation production J1 is executed before the RTC production start time t1. It is assumed that the production content of this variation production J1 is a reachless loss. The variation effect J1 is executed in the entire area (first display area) of the display screen 7a before the RTC effect start time t1. Thereafter, when the RTC effect start time t1 is reached, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an effect start command for the introduction effect in the RTC effect execution process 1 (S4304) shown in FIG. 46 (S6105). As a result, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the effect start command for the introduction effect is in the effect of the change in the command reception process (S8001) shown in FIG. 58 (YES in S8102) and before SP reach development. Since it is an effect (YES in S8103), setting information for showing the introduction effect in full screen display and the variable effect J1 in reduced display is set (S8104). As a result, as shown in FIG. 73, when the RTC effect start time t1 elapses, the introduction effect is executed in the entire area of the display screen 7a, and the change effect J1 is executed in the lower left area 7b of the display screen 7a. In this way, it is difficult to direct the player's consciousness to the fluctuation effect (pre-SP reach development effect) with low expectation of winning, while the player's consciousness to the introduction effect of the RTC effect rarely executed during the game. It is possible to make it easier to face.

  Thereafter, when the variation effect J1 ends, the variation effect J2 is subsequently executed. As shown in FIG. 73, the variation effect J2 is started during the execution of the introduction effect. It is assumed that the production content of the fluctuation production J2 is a reachless loss. At the timing when the change effect J2 is started, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the change start command related to the change effect J2 is in the RTC effect (S8136) in the command reception process (S8001) shown in FIG. YES), since the ED extension flag is not ON (NO in S8137), setting information for showing the RTC effect (introduction effect) in full screen display and the change effect J2 in simple display is set (S8138). . As a result, as shown in FIG. 73, the introduction effect is executed in the entire area of the display screen 7a, and the change effect J2 is simply executed in the lower right region 7c of the display screen 7a. That is, the variation effect J2 is executed with simple display. Thus, by making the variation effect J2 started during the RTC effect (introduction effect) less noticeable, the player's consciousness can be concentrated on the introduction effect.

  Then, when the variation effect J2 ends, the variation effect J3 is subsequently executed. It is assumed that the production content of this variation production J3 is a reachless loss. Since the variation effect J3 is started during the execution of the introduction effect (see FIG. 73), the SW effect start time t2 is reached when the variation effect J3 is being executed. At SW effect start time t2, effect control microcomputer 91 sets a SW effect effect start command in RTC effect execution process 2 (S4305) shown in FIG. 47 (S6206). Thereby, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the effect start command of the SW effect displays the introduction effect in the entire area of the display screen 7a (full screen display) in the command reception process (S8001) shown in FIG. Therefore (YES in S8110), setting information for displaying the SW effect in full screen display is set (S8111). As a result, as shown in FIG. 73, the SW effect is executed throughout the display screen 7a. Thus, it is possible to prompt the player to operate the special operation unit 64 by the SW effect. At this time, the variation effect J3 is simply executed in the lower right region 7c of the display screen 7a, similarly to the above-described variation effect J2. That is, the variation effect J3 is executed with simple display.

  Further, at the SW effect start time t2, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines that the result of the determination on whether or not the change effect J3 is a big hit in the RTC change determination process (S6301) shown in FIG. 50 (NO in S6401). ), The first success flag and the resurrection flag are not turned ON. Further, in the RTC prefetch determination process (S6302) shown in FIG. 51, it is determined that there is no special bonus hold in the special figure hold (NO in S6505), and the second success flag is not turned ON.

  Here, when the player performs a pushing operation on the special operation unit 64 during the SW effect, both of step S7102 and step S7103 are determined to be NO in the SW effect processing (S7002) shown in FIG. become. Therefore, the movable body drive data is not set. Then, the SW effect stop flag is turned on (S7105). As a result, as soon as the pushing operation is performed on the special operation unit 64, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the value (time) of the RTC effect timer in the RTC effect execution process 2 (S4305) shown in FIG. Even if it is not “0” (NO in S6203), YES is determined in the subsequent step S6204, NO is determined in steps S6211 and S6212, and a production start command for the failed effect is set (S6217). Therefore, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the effect start command for the failure effect has failed because the SW effect has been displayed in full screen in the command reception process (S8001) shown in FIG. 59 (YES in S8114). Setting information for showing the effect in full screen display is set (S8115). As a result, as shown in FIG. 73, the failure effect is executed throughout the display screen 7a. At this time, the decorative movable body 15 is not displaced (driven) from the original position shown in FIG. 3 to the operating position shown in FIG. In this way, the failure effect and the decorative movable body 15 are not driven, so that the player can recognize that the determination of whether or not the change effect J3 being executed is not a big win. The variation effect J3 is still simply executed in the lower right area 7c of the display screen 7a.

  Thereafter, when the failure production ends and the failure ED production start time t4 comes, the production control microcomputer 91 sets a production start command for the failure ED production in the RTC production execution process 2 (S4305) shown in FIG. (S6227), the failure ED specified effect time (5 seconds in this embodiment) is set in the RTC effect timer (S6228). As a result, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the production start command for the failed ED effect has displayed the failure production in full screen in the command reception process (S8001) shown in FIG. 59 (YES in S8118). Then, setting information for showing the failed ED effect in full screen display is set (S8119). As a result, as shown in FIG. 73, the failed ED effect is executed throughout the display screen 7a. The variation effect J3 is still simply executed in the lower right area 7c of the display screen 7a.

  When the failure ED specified effect time (5 seconds) elapses from the failure ED effect start time t4, the value of the effect timer becomes “0”. That is, the RTC effect end time (scheduled) t5. However, in this production example 1, even when the RTC production end time (scheduled) t5 comes, the fluctuation production J3 has not yet ended. Therefore, the failed ED effect does not end even after the RTC effect end time (scheduled) t5 has passed, and continues until the change effect J3 ends. That is, in this embodiment, when the variation effect is executed at the RTC effect end time (scheduled) t5, the RTC effect (failed ED effect or successful ED effect) is extended until the end of the variation effect.

  When the RTC effect end time (scheduled) t5 is reached and the value of the effect timer becomes “0”, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the ED specified time end flag in the RTC effect execution process 2 (S4305) shown in FIG. Is turned on (S6231) and an ED specified time end command is set (S6232). In the remaining variation time management process (S4308) shown in FIG. 55, since the ED specified time end flag is ON (YES in S7303), a remaining time designation command is set (S7304). This remaining time designation command includes information on the value of the remaining time timer from the RTC effect end time (scheduled) t5 to the timing when the change effect J3 ends. It is assumed that the value of the remaining time timer from the RTC effect end time (scheduled) t5 to the timing when the change effect J3 ends is less than 15 seconds.

  The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the ED specified time end command turns on the ED extension flag in the command reception process (S8001) shown in FIG. 59 (S8122). When the remaining time designation command is received in the command reception process (S8001) shown in FIG. 60 (YES in S8133), the value of the remaining time timer included in the remaining time designation command is less than 15 seconds (S8133). NO), does not set the setting information for displaying the remaining time. Thus, in the production example 1, even if the failure ED production is extended after the RTC production end time (scheduled) t5 has elapsed, the time until the production of the fluctuation production J3 is relatively short, the remaining fluctuation as shown in FIG. The progress display is not performed.

  In the production example 1, as soon as the variation production J3 ends, the next variation production J4 is started. At the timing when the change effect J4 is started, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the change start command related to the change effect J4 is in the RTC effect in the command reception process (S8001) shown in FIG. 61 (in S8136). YES), since the ED extension flag is ON (YES in S8137), setting information for displaying the variation effect J4 on the full screen is set (S8139), and the ED extension flag is turned OFF (S8140). As a result, as shown in FIG. 73, simultaneously with the end of the extended failure ED effect, the change effect J4 is executed in the entire area of the display screen 7a. In this way, the failure ED effect (RTC effect) by the full screen display and the change effect J3 by the simple display are simultaneously finished, and then the change effect J4 by the full screen display is performed. It is possible to give the impression that the transition effect J4 smoothly transitioned to.

  Although not shown in FIG. 73, in the effect example 1, the auxiliary effect symbols XL, XC, and XR are displayed in the upper central area 7e of the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in synchronization with the variable effects J1 to J4. The auxiliary variation effect used is executed.

  [Example 2] Next, Example 2 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. However, it demonstrates centering on a different point from the above-mentioned production example 1. As shown in FIG. 74, when the variation effect Q1 that causes the reachless loss ends during execution of the introduction effect, the variation effect Q2 is started next. Then, when the variation effect Q2 that is a lossless reach is finished, the variation effect Q3 is started next. It is assumed that the production content of the variation production Q3 is a SPSP jackpot. In this embodiment, the SPSP jackpot is a production content that is a combination of production symbols indicating a jackpot winning after the SPSP reach through the normal reach and the SP reach.

  Here, when the SW effect start time t2 is reached, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines in the RTC change determination process (S6301) shown in FIG. ). However, at this time, the time until the variable effect Q3 ends (the value of the remaining time timer) is 45 seconds or more. Therefore, YES is determined in step S6403. Therefore, the first success flag is not turned on, and the restoration flag is turned on (S6409). In the RTC prefetch determination process (S6302) shown in FIG. 51, the second success flag is not turned on because the restoration flag is turned on (NO in S6502).

  When the player performs a push operation on the special operation unit 64 during the SW effect, both the steps S7102 and S7103 are determined to be NO in the SW effect processing (S7002) shown in FIG. Body drive data is not set. Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines NO in steps S6211 and S6212 in the RTC effect execution process 2 (S4305) shown in FIG. 47, and sets a failure effect effect start command (S6217).

  Thereafter, when the failure production ends and the failure ED production start time t4 is reached, the failure ED production is executed in the same manner as the production example 1 described above. When the RTC effect end time (scheduled) t5 comes, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns on the ED specified time end flag (S6231) in the RTC effect execution process 2 (S4305) shown in FIG. A time end command is set (S6232). In the remaining variation time management process (S4308) shown in FIG. 55, since the ED specified time end flag is ON (YES in S7303), a remaining time designation command is set (S7304). At this time, it is assumed that the time until the variation effect Q3 ends (the value of the remaining time timer) is 15 seconds or more.

  The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the ED specified time end command turns on the ED extension flag in the command reception process (S8001) shown in FIG. 58 (S8122). When the remaining time designation command is received in the command reception process (S8001) (YES in S8133), the value of the remaining time timer included in the remaining time designation command is 15 seconds (reference time) or more (in S8133). YES), setting information for displaying the elapsed time display is set (S8134). Thus, in the production example 2, the time from when the failure ED production is extended after the end of the RTC production end time (scheduled) t5 to when the production of the variation production Q3 is relatively long, the remaining time as shown in FIG. The change progress display will be performed. At this time, in the remaining variation progress display, an image TP (see FIG. 68) showing the time corresponding to the value of the remaining time timer is displayed in a countdown, so that the player can finish the variation effect Q3 (failed ED effect) It is possible to recognize the time of

  In the production example 2, when the variation production Q2 (failed ED production) is completed, the production control microcomputer 91 has the revival flag turned on in the opening production selection process (S4411) shown in FIG. 45 (in S5002). YES), a special opening effect pattern is selected (S5004). Then, the movable body drive data is set (S5005), and an opening effect start command is set (S5007). As a result, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the opening command determines that the special opening effect is to be executed in the command reception process (S8001) shown in FIG. 58 (YES in S8154), and indicates the special opening effect. Setting information for setting is set (S8155). As a result, as shown in FIG. 74, a revival winning effect (see FIG. 70) is first executed as a special opening effect, and then a bonus start effect (see FIG. 71) is executed.

11. Effects of the present embodiment As described in detail above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the effect time of the special effect (RTC effect) has elapsed, the effect of the time effect is until the running effect effect ends. While the image continues to be displayed, the elapsed time display is performed. Specifically, for example, when the time from the RTC effect start time t1 to the RTC effect end time (scheduled) t5 has elapsed, the RTC effect end time (scheduled) t5 of the effect example 2 described above. The RTC effect continues to be displayed until the execution of the variation effect Q3 that is variably displayed at the time is finished. In addition, the remaining time elapsed display is performed from the RTC effect end time (scheduled) t5 to the end of the change effect Q3. For this reason, it is possible to make the player grasp the time that is a reference until the variation effect Q3 ends.

  In particular, in this embodiment, if the image SC6 as shown in FIG. 68 is continuously displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 for a long time as a failure ED effect, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may have failed. There is a risk of misunderstanding of the player. On the other hand, since the remaining time elapsed display is performed on the display screen 7a together with the execution of the image SC6, it is possible to prevent the player from giving the above misunderstanding.

  Further, when the remaining time of the variation effect is longer than a predetermined reference time (15 seconds in this embodiment), the remaining time elapsed display is made. For this reason, when the remaining time of the variation effect is long as in the variation effect Q2 of the second embodiment described above, it is possible to make the player know the time that is a reference until the variation effect ends. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the anxious feeling that the player has when the RTC effect is executed for a long time without knowing when it will end.

  In the remaining time elapsed display, the elapsed time is indicated by a countdown. Since the time indicated by the remaining time elapsed display means the remaining time until the end of the variation effect, it is possible for the player to recognize the time until the end of the variation effect in an easy-to-understand manner.

12 Modification Example A modification example will be described below. In the description of the modification, the same components as those of the first form of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first form and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the said 1st form, the effect which displays image SC6 as shown in FIG. 68 was illustrated as failure ED effect performed when the remaining time progress display is performed. However, it is good also as an effect which displays other images. In the form in which the remaining time elapsed display is performed during the execution of the successful ED effect, an image SC4 as shown in FIG. 65D is displayed as the successful ED effect executed when the remaining time elapsed display is performed. Examples include an effect to display and an effect to display other images.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form, the remaining time progress display which shows progress of remaining time by countdown was illustrated. However, the elapsed time display as shown by counting up may be performed. In this case, in step S4804 of the variation effect start process (S4407) shown in the first embodiment, the variation time determined according to the type of the variation pattern is set as the upper limit value of the remaining time timer. Further, in step S7301 of the remaining variation time management process (S4308), it is determined whether or not the value (time) of the remaining time timer has reached the upper limit value. Further, the remaining time timer is added in step S7302. Further, in step S8133 of the command reception process (S8001), it is determined whether or not the difference obtained by subtracting the value (time) of the remaining time timer from the upper limit value is 15 seconds (specified time) or more. In the time image TP used for the remaining time elapsed display, for example, an image showing a time increasing by 1 second is used.

  In the first embodiment, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 determines whether to perform the remaining time elapsed display based on the information related to the remaining time timer value (time) included in the received remaining time designation command. The configuration is to be performed. However, the effect control microcomputer 91 may be configured to determine whether or not to display the elapsed time. That is, when the value of the remaining time timer is 15 seconds or more, the effect control microcomputer 91 may set the remaining time designation command. In other words, the production control microcomputer 91 may be configured to “determine whether or not the remaining time at the time of the production time of the time production is longer than a predetermined reference time”. Specifically, for example, before the process of step S7304 of the remaining variation time management process (S4308) shown in the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the value of the remaining time timer is 15 seconds or more. Processing to determine is performed. If NO, that is, if the value of the remaining time timer is less than 15 seconds, the remaining variation time management process ends. If YES, that is, if the value of the remaining time timer is 15 seconds or more, The configuration is such that the process proceeds to step S7304. At the same time, the process of step S8133 of the command reception process (S8001) is not performed.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form, when the value (time) of the remaining time timer was 15 seconds or more, it was set as the structure which displays a remaining time progress display. That is, the predetermined reference time for determining whether or not to display the remaining time is “15 seconds”. However, the reference time is not limited to “15 seconds”, and may be shorter than “15 seconds” or may be longer. Further, the configuration may be such that when the remaining time designation command is received without providing the reference time, the remaining time elapsed display is performed regardless of the value of the remaining time timer. Specifically, the configuration is such that the process of step S8133 of the command reception process (S8001) shown in the first embodiment is not executed.

  In the first embodiment, as the remaining time elapsed display, a value of less than 1 second is discarded from the remaining time timer value (time), and the time counted down by 1 second is displayed as a time image TP. However, for example, based on the value of the remaining time timer, the time image TP displays the time counted down by unit time other than “1” seconds, such as “5” seconds, “0.1” seconds, and “0.5” seconds. It is good also as composition to do. Although “time” is displayed, not limited to time, for example, a predetermined remaining time (for example, 5 seconds) is displayed as “1 point”, “remaining XX points”, or a predetermined remaining time is displayed. Bar graph meter (timer unit is a single bar (segment)) and the remaining time is a bar graph meter (or an image simulating a meter display) using multiple rectangular lamps (bars) arranged in one direction ) May be used for display. Further, although the time image TP shown on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is used for display, a display unit different from the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 may be used. For example, the form which uses the some LED lamp provided in the game board 2 or the front frame 51 as a display means is mentioned. In this case, the lit LED lamps are sequentially turned off according to the value (time) of the remaining time timer. Further, for example, a form in which a 7-segment lamp provided on the game board 2 or the front frame 51 is used as the display means can be mentioned. In this case, the time is displayed with a 7-segment lamp according to the value (time) of the remaining time timer.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form, the production | presentation content illustrated the fluctuation production | presentation Q3 with SPSP jackpot as the production | presentation of the fluctuation | variation currently being performed when the remaining time progress display is performed. However, if the value of the remaining time timer is equal to or greater than the predetermined reference time at the time of the RTC effect end time (scheduled) t5, the remaining time elapsed display may be performed while the effect content is performing a variable effect other than the SPSP jackpot. Good.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form, the structure which performs a remaining time progress display only at the time of failure ED production was shown. However, in addition to the failed ED effect, the remaining time elapsed display may be performed in the successful ED effect. Specifically, for example, when the determination process in step S6226 of the RTC effect execution process 2 (S4305) shown in the first embodiment is NO, the process of step S6231 is not performed (skipped) without performing the process of step S6230. It is set as the structure which performs.

  Moreover, when the time image TP of “0:00” is displayed as the remaining time elapsed display, the configuration is shown in which the time image TP of “0:00” continues to be displayed until the end of the RTC effect. If the time image TP of “0:00” is displayed, the display of “0:00” may be turned off before the end of execution of the RTC effect. In addition, although the configuration is such that the value less than 1 second is rounded down from the remaining time timer value (time), for example, a predetermined value (for example, “1” seconds) is subtracted from the remaining time timer value. It is good also as a structure which shows the time which truncated the value of less than 1 second. In this case, it is possible to make the player grasp the approximate time until the variation effect ends.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form, the effect (SP effect before SP reach development) before developing to SP reach including normal reach was made into the 1st step effect. Then, the post-SP development production was designated as the second stage production. However, the first stage effect may be a variable effect before the normal reach, and the second stage effect may be a variable effect after the normal reach. In this case, specifically, for example, it is determined in the process of step S7401 of the development timing management process (S4309) shown in the first embodiment whether or not it is the timing when normal reach is reached instead of SP reach. If the variation effect is at the time when normal reach is reached (YES in S7401), an extension designation command including information on the timing at which it will develop into normal reach is set.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which makes a 1st step production | present a change production until it develops to SPSP reach, and makes a 2nd step production a change production of SPSP reach. In this case, specifically, for example, in the case where the process of step S7402 of the development timing management process (S4309) shown in the first embodiment is not executed, the SPSP is determined in the case of YES in the process of step S7404. It is configured to perform a process of setting an evolution designation command including timing information that evolves to reach.

  In the first embodiment, when the execution of the post-SP reach development is already started at the start of the execution of the RTC effect, the RTC effect is executed in a reduced display and the post-SP reach development effect is displayed in full screen. The configuration to be executed in is shown. However, in this case, the RTC effect may be executed in full screen display, and the post-SP reach development effect may be executed in reduced display. In this case, specifically, for example, the process proceeds to step S8104 without executing the process of step S8103 of the command reception process (S8001) shown in the first embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, when the RTC effect before the SP reach development effect is changed to the post-SP reach effect during execution of the RTC effect, the change effect execution is switched from the reduced display to the full screen display. However, in that case, the execution of the variation effect may be executed with the reduced display. In this case, specifically, for example, the process of step S7402 of the development timing management process (S4309) shown in the first embodiment is not executed.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form, when execution of the fluctuation effect was started during execution of the RTC effect, the structure which performs a fluctuation effect by simple display was shown. However, in that case, it is good also as a structure which performs a fluctuation effect not in a simple display but in a reduced display.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form, the structure which performs special effect (RTC effect) on the display screen 7a with execution of the change effect containing a simple change effect was shown irrespective of the game state being a low base state or a high base state. . However, for example, the RTC effect may be executed on the display screen 7a without executing the RTC effect on the display screen 7a when the gaming state is in the high base state. In the case of a gaming machine having such a configuration, for example, as in the first embodiment, in the high base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously to the player if the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B by right-handed. In the low base state, it is a gaming machine that can advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A by left-handed. Then, in such a gaming machine, the RTC effect is not executed when a right-handed game is played in the high base state. That is, this gaming machine is a gaming machine in which the RTC effect is not executed together with the variable effect on the display screen 7a when it is right-handed. On the other hand, when playing a left-handed game with a low base state, the RTC effect can be executed together with the variation effect. That is, this gaming machine is a gaming machine in which the RTC effect can be executed together with the changing effect on the display screen 7a when left-handed.

  Further, in the same way as in the first embodiment, when the jackpot effect is executed on the display screen 7a, the gaming machine is configured not to execute the RTC effect, and is configured to play a right-handed game even during the jackpot game. Also good. In this gaming machine, when playing a right-handed game with a big hit game, the RTC effect is not executed on the display screen 7a. That is, this gaming machine is a gaming machine that does not execute the RTC effect when playing right-handed with a big hit game in addition to the high base state.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form, when the jackpot effect accompanying the jackpot game is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display apparatus 7, a special effect (RTC effect) is not displayed on the display screen 7a, that is, A configuration in which the jackpot effect is shown in full screen without executing the RTC effect on the display screen 7a is shown. However, the RTC effect may be executed on the display screen 7a during the jackpot game. As such a configuration, for example, a configuration in which a jackpot effect is executed in the first display area of the display screen 7a and an RTC effect (time effect) is executed in the second display area can be mentioned. Hereinafter, this configuration is referred to as “configuration A”. Since the time effect is a rare effect that is executed only when the predetermined time is reached, it is possible for the player to visually recognize such a time effect together with the jackpot effect on the same display screen.

  Specifically, as the above configuration A, if it is determined YES in step S8106 of the command reception process (S8001), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the jackpot effect on the full screen as the process of step S8107. A configuration in which setting information for indicating an RTC effect (introduction effect) in a reduced display is set in the control RAM 104 is exemplified. As a result, the big hit effect on the full screen display and the RTC effect (introduction effect) on the reduced display are executed on the display screen 7a. In addition, when an effect start command for an effect other than the introductory effect is received among the RTC effects, as in the case of receiving the effect start command for the introductory effect, when the jackpot effect is being executed on the display screen 7a. The setting information for displaying the big hit effect in full screen display and the RTC effect in reduced display is set in the control RAM 104. As a result, an effect other than the introductory effect is executed on the display screen 7a.

  If YES in step S8152 of the command reception process (S8001), that is, if an opening effect start command is received, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 performs the special opening in the subsequent process of step S8156. Setting information for displaying the effect in full screen display and the RTC effect in reduced display is set in the control RAM 104. As a result, the special opening effect of the jackpot effect is executed on the full screen display, and the RTC effect is executed on the display screen 7a with the reduced display. However, in this case, since the special opening effect includes the revival winning effect (see FIG. 70) accompanied by the drive effect of the decorative movable body 15, the RTC effect is executed at least during the execution of the revival winning effect among the special opening effects. It is more preferable to adopt a configuration that does not. Specifically, in step S8156, setting information for displaying the special opening effect in full screen display is set in the control RAM 104. Then, after the process of step S8156, the execution time (for example, 15 seconds) of the revival winning effect is set in a timing device such as a timer that can be subtracted and timed. Furthermore, before the other processing (S8158), processing for determining whether or not the value of the timing device has become “0” is provided. If the determination is NO, the process directly proceeds to other processing (S8158). However, if the determination is YES, setting information for displaying the special opening effect in full screen display and the RTC effect in reduced display is displayed. A process of setting in the control RAM 104 is performed, and the process proceeds to other processes (S8158).

  In addition to the configuration A described above, the RTC prefetching is performed without executing the RTC relevant variation determination process (S6301) in the successful effect availability determination process (S6207) of the first embodiment performed at the SW effect start time t2 of the SW effect of the RTC effect. Only the determination process (S6302) may be performed. In this case, in step S6505 of the RTC prefetch determination process, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure hold scheduled to be a big hit in the special figure hold. If the determination is YES, that is, if there is a special figure hold scheduled for winning a big hit, the second success flag for indicating the execution of the success effect is turned on (S6506). Therefore, the success effect executed following the SW effect can be set as an effect for suggesting a so-called “holding ream”. However, in this case, among the RTC effects, the SW effect that is an effect instructing the player to operate the special operation unit 64 and the successful effect that is an effect accompanied by the drive effect of the decorative movable body 15 are displayed on the display screen 7a. It is more preferable that the configuration is executed in one display area. The SW effect and the success effect can be shown in a manner that is easy for the player to visually recognize, and the success effect with the drive effect of the displacement decorative movable body 15 in which the sphere 15B rotates in front of the center of the display screen 7a. It is possible to show the player without feeling uncomfortable.

  Further, in addition to the configuration A, the RTC effect is changed to an RTC effect that does not include any of the SW effect, the success effect, and the successful ED effect that instructs the player to operate the special operation unit 64, and the success effect is determined during the execution of the RTC effect. The determination process (S6207) may not be performed. In other words, the RTC effect that is executed together with the jackpot effect may be configured such that the effect for suggesting the “holding ream” as described above is not performed. The RTC effect that does not include any of the SW effect, the successful effect, and the successful ED effect includes, for example, an image effect that includes an image effect that is irrelevant to the operation of the special operation unit 64 instead of the SW effect. It is assumed that the image effect is executed after the introduction effect is executed and before the execution of the failure effect is started. Further, for example, it is assumed that the failure effect and the failure ED effect are not included, and the image includes an image effect having contents irrelevant to the operation of the special operation unit 64, which is performed after the introduction effect is executed. That is, the RTC effect comprised by this image effect and the introduction effect performed before an image effect is mentioned.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form, the execution content of successful production and the execution content of successful ED production showed the mutually different structure. However, the execution content of the successful ED effect may be the execution content of the successful effect. In this case, the specified time for a successful ED effect may be set to “0”. That is, when the variation effect is being executed at the end of the successful effect, the successful ED effect is continuously executed from the end time until the next variation effect of the variation effect starts or until the customer waits. You may do it. Regarding the failure production, the execution content of the failure production and the execution content of the failure ED production are different from each other. However, the execution content of the failure ED effect may be the same as the execution content of the failure effect. In this case, the specified time for the failed ED effect may be set to “0”. In other words, if the variation effect is being executed at the end of the failure effect, the failure ED effect continues to be executed from the end time until the next variation effect of the variation effect starts or until the customer enters a waiting state. You may do it.

  In the first embodiment, when the remaining time timer value (time) is 45 seconds or more in step S6402 of the RTC fluctuation determination process (S6301), the restoration flag is turned on. That is, the threshold value (first threshold value) on whether or not to turn on the restoration flag is set to “45 seconds”. However, the first threshold value may be other than “45 seconds” as long as it is longer than the total time including the execution time of the SW effect and the execution time of the success effect, for example. In this case, even if the success effect is executed after the SW effect, it is possible to prevent the time from the start of the success effect to the start of the opening effect accompanying the jackpot game from being delayed.

  Further, in step S6403 of the RTC fluctuation determination process (S6301), when the remaining time timer value (time) is 15 seconds or less, the restoration flag is turned on. That is, the threshold value (second threshold value) on whether or not to turn on the restoration flag is set to “15 seconds”. However, the second threshold value may be a time longer than the execution time of the drive effect of the decorative movable body 15 associated with the successful effect, for example. In this case, since the drive effect of the decorative movable body 15 executed in the success effect can be surely ended before the execution of the jackpot game, it is possible to prevent the drive effect from obstructing the execution of the jackpot game. Become.

  In addition, in the RTC variation determination process (S6301), when the execution of the successful effect is determined by lottery, the first success flag is turned on. That is, it was set as the structure which determines whether a successful production is performed by lottery. However, the lottery may not be performed. Specifically, the configuration is such that none of the processes of steps S6404 to S6406 of the RTC fluctuation determination process (S6301) is executed.

  In the first embodiment, the effect of instructing the player to operate the special operation unit 64 is the SW effect of the RTC effect. However, the special operation unit 64 may be replaced with an effect that instructs the player to operate the normal effect button. In this case, whether or not the normal effect button detection switch is ON is determined in step S7101 of the SW effect in-process (S7002) shown in the first embodiment, rather than determining whether or not the special operation unit detection switch is ON. Is determined.

  In the first embodiment, the value H of the activation counter is used to determine whether or not the activation start time of the special effect (RTC effect) has been reached. Instead of the value H of the activation counter, the RTC 99 measures. Based on the date and time information, it may be determined whether or not the RTC effect activation start time has come.

  In the first embodiment, the upper limit storage number of the first special figure hold is “4”, but it may be “3” or less. Further, although the upper limit storage number of the second special figure hold is set to “4”, it may be set to a value of “3” or less.

  In the first embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 referred to as so-called “digipachi” or “first type” is shown as a gaming machine. However, the gaming machine may be a so-called “type 1 and type 2” pachinko gaming machine that has the characteristics of the “first type” pachinko gaming machine and the characteristics of the “second type” pachinko gaming machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 3 ... Game area 8L, 8C, 8R ... Production design 20 ... 1st start opening (entrance entrance)
20a ... 1st start sensor (entrance detection means)
21 ... 2nd starting entrance (entrance entrance)
21a ... 2nd start sensor (entrance detection means)
81 ... Game control microcomputer 85 ... Special figure reservation storage unit (storage means)
91 ... Production control microcomputer 100 ... Image control board

Claims (2)

An entry detection means for detecting entry of a game ball into an entrance provided in the game area;
Numerical information acquisition means for acquiring numerical information based on the incoming detection by the incoming detection means,
Storage means capable of storing numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
A determination unit for determining whether or not the determination is made based on numerical information stored in the storage unit when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied;
Fluctuation effect execution means for executing a variation effect to stop display in a stop mode indicating the result of the success / failure determination after variably displaying a predetermined effect symbol;
A time measuring means for measuring time;
Time determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined time has been reached based on the time measurement result of the time measurement means;
A time effect executing means for executing a predetermined time effect when it is determined by the time determination means that a predetermined start time has been reached,
The time effect execution means continues to display the effect image of the time effect until the change effect ends if the change effect is being executed when the effect time of the time effect elapses.
A remaining time measuring means capable of measuring the remaining time until the end of the variation effect;
Based on the measurement result by the remaining time measuring means, the remaining time elapsed display means for performing the remaining time elapsed display indicating the passage of the remaining time until the variation effect ends,
Based on the measurement result by the remaining time measuring means, the remaining time determination means for determining whether or not the remaining time at the time of the production time of the time effect is equal to or more than a predetermined reference time ,
The remaining time elapsed display means, when it is determined by the remaining time determination means that it is long, displays a remaining time elapsed display indicating the elapsed time until the variation effect ends. Machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the remaining time elapsed display is a display in which the remaining time has elapsed.

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