JP6060931B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, pachinko machines have been known in which a display effect such as a liquid crystal display device or the like is used to produce a fluctuating effect (dynamic display) or the like to improve the interest of games. The fluctuating effect (dynamic display) is an effect that starts when a game ball enters (wins) at the entrance (starting entrance), for example, 3 provided in the display area of the liquid crystal display device. A total of nine symbols and the like are displayed in a × 3 cell. For example, when a game ball wins a starting opening, the scrolling of symbols and the like is started, and then the symbols being scrolled are sequentially stopped and a total of nine symbols and the like (stop symbols) are stopped and displayed.

In such variation effect, beneficial gaming state for the player (e.g., those Tari) suggesting directed to transition to the advance (e.g., effect a combination of stop symbols is an opportunity th) to display the, to the player The device is designed to give a sense of expectation. Here, for example, the chance chance refers to a combination of stop symbols (display result mode) in which three identical symbols are displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device but are not reachable.

  This type of pachinko machine is configured to display not only a single variation effect but also a plurality of variation effects, or the same effect or different effects multiple times. There are things that are continuously performed by display and sound effects (hereinafter referred to as “continuous production”), and the game is further improved in interest, such as continuously giving players a sense of expectation for an advantageous gaming state. . For example, when a plurality of variation effects to be started are reserved when a game ball wins a start opening, this continuous effect is performed for the plurality of variation effects held.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 7-24383

  However, in order to perform a continuous effect, there are two or more reserved variable effects, so there is a problem that a continuous effect cannot be performed when only one variable effect is reserved.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing opportunities for performing a continuous performance.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 detects the display means for displaying the identification information, the entrance into which the game ball can enter, and the entrance of the game ball into the entrance And a dynamic display executing means for executing a dynamic display of a plurality of the identification information when the detection means detects an incoming game ball. When an incoming game ball is detected, an incoming information acquisition unit that acquires incoming information associated with the incoming game, and an incoming information storage unit that stores the incoming information acquired by the incoming information acquisition unit And dynamic display time determining means for determining the dynamic display time when starting dynamic display of a plurality of the identification information based on the entrance information stored in the entrance information storage means, When new entry information is acquired by the ball information acquisition means, If at least all of the plurality of identification information are dynamically displayed in the dynamic display executed by the dynamic display execution means, the stop display mode in the dynamic display being executed is determined. A changeable determination unit that determines that a combination of predetermined identification information is stopped and displayed within a dynamic display time and that the changeable determination unit determines that the combination can be changed. The mode is changed by the first changing unit that changes the mode of the stop display in the dynamic display being executed by the display executing unit to the mode in which the combination of the predetermined identification information is stopped and displayed. dynamic when displayed followed by starting each dynamic display unexecuted to execute, the aspects of the stop display of dynamic display to its starting, the combination of the predetermined identification information A second changing means for changing to a mode to be displayed in a stopped manner and a dynamic display of one of the unexecuted dynamic displays to be executed following the dynamic display whose mode has been changed by the first changing means is started. If, based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, the dynamic display mode of the 1, within the determined dynamic display time, the change in aspect the combination of the predetermined identification information that is displayed more than once When changing the mode of the first dynamic display by the three changing means and the third changing means, a predetermined number of times the combination of the predetermined identification information is displayed within the determined dynamic display time And a number-of-times determining means for determining by lottery.

A gaming machine according to a second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, further comprising launching means for launching a game ball to the game area based on the operation of the player.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention , there is an effect that it is possible to increase the opportunities for performing the continuous performance.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a front view of a game board. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. (A) is the schematic which shows an example of the content of the changeable period memory of a main controller, (b) is the schematic which shows an example of the content of RAM of a main controller. (A) is schematic which shows an example of the content of a stop symbol instruction | indication storage table, (b) is the schematic which shows an example of the relationship between the setting value memorize | stored in a stop symbol instruction | indication storage table, and a stop symbol (C) is a schematic diagram showing an example of a winning lottery result and a set value corresponding to the lottery result. It is the schematic diagram which showed typically the structure of various counters, a reservation ball storage area, and a reservation ball execution area. (A) is the schematic for demonstrating an example of the pattern of a normal fluctuation production | presentation, and the content of the production | production, (b) is for describing an example of a chance eye normal fluctuation | variation and the content of the production | production. FIG. It is the schematic for demonstrating an example of the chance eyes | supermarket variation AD and the production content. It is the schematic for demonstrating an example of chance eyes special fluctuation | variation AF, and the production content. (A) is a schematic diagram showing an actual screen and effective line settings when the display screen is scrolled horizontally, and (b) shows an actual screen and effective line settings when the display screen is vertically scrolled. It is a schematic diagram. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of a miss chance eye, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of a reach chance eye. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation process of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the pending | holding data forward feed process of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation start process of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit fluctuation content setting process of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the deviation change content setting process of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the stop symbol instruction | indication storage table update process of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the probability variation big prize winning process of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the normal jackpot winning process of the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the back-and-front deviation reach winning process of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the NMI interruption process of the main controller and the payout controller. (A) is a table showing an example of the contents of the stop symbol instruction storage table when a winning in which the lottery result is “probability big hit” is detected within a period in which the stop symbol can be changed (changeable period), (B) is a table | surface which shows an example of the content of the stop symbol instruction | indication storage table at the time of detecting the winning whose lottery result is "probability big hit" in the period when a stop symbol cannot be changed. (A) is a table showing an example of the contents of the stop symbol instruction storage table when a winning in which the lottery result is “normal jackpot” is detected within a period in which the stop symbol can be changed (changeable period), (B) is a table | surface which shows an example of the content of the stop symbol instruction | indication storage table at the time of detecting the winning whose lottery result is "normal jackpot" in the period when a stop symbol cannot be changed. It is a table | surface which shows an example of the content of the stop symbol instruction | indication storage table at the time of detecting the win whose lottery result is "back and forth outreach" irrespective of whether it is a changeable period. (A) shows that when the final lottery result of the continuous chance stage production is “probable big hit”, the pattern of the last fluctuation production is “super reach fluctuation (40 seconds)”, and as a result, the display schedule is stopped. It is a table | surface which shows an example of the change content when the content of a symbol is changed, (b) is the pattern of the last variation | production effect when the final lottery result of a continuous chance eye effect is "normal jackpot". It is a table | surface which shows an example of the change content when it becomes "super reach fluctuation | variation (40 seconds)" and the content of the stop symbol of a display plan is changed as a result. (A) shows that when the final lottery result of the continuous chance production is “probable big hit”, the pattern of the last variation production is “special reach fluctuation (60 seconds)”, and as a result, the display schedule is stopped. It is a table | surface which shows an example of the change content when the content of a symbol is changed, (b) is the pattern of the last variation | production effect when the final lottery result of a continuous chance eye effect is "normal jackpot". It is a table | surface which shows an example of the change content when it becomes "special reach fluctuation | variation (60 second)" and the content of the stop symbol of a display plan is changed as a result. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process of a payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the audio lamp effect process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation production process of an production control device. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception interruption process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the change production setting process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the stop symbol setting process of an effect control apparatus.

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

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

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64, and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is performed when the ball flows down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a launch that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 indicates the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 in a lit state, and the gaming state of whether the pachinko machine 10 is in a probable change, in a short time, or in a normal state, Whether or not the state is changing is indicated by the lighting state. For example, the first symbol corresponding to “probability big hit”, which will be described later, the first symbol corresponding to “ordinary big hit”, the first symbol corresponding to “out”, is indicated by the lighting state, and the number of held balls is in the lighting state. It is shown by. The 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds that are a big hit and an error display. The LEDs 37a are configured so that the emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of the respective LEDs are different, and the combination of the emission colors may suggest various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 with a small number of LEDs. it can.

  In this pachinko machine 10, three lottery results are provided as “probable big hit” of the first symbol, “normal jackpot” of the first symbol, and “miss” of the first symbol as the jackpot lottery results. . Then, when winning the first entrance 64, whether the first symbol is “probable big hit”, the first symbol “ordinary jackpot”, or the first symbol “out” A lottery will be held.

  As a result of the lottery, when the pachinko machine 10 has a “probable big hit” of the first symbol, the jackpot probability of the first symbol is increased, and the game state is easily shifted to the special gaming state. The probability of hitting the second symbol increases, and the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 (see FIG. 2) is opened for a predetermined time, so that the ball can easily enter the first entrance 64. It becomes a game state. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as “probability change (probability change state)”.

  In addition, when the pachinko machine 10 becomes the “normal jackpot” of the first symbol, the jackpot probability of the first symbol becomes a normal state, and only the hit probability of the second symbol is increased, and the first entrance entrance The electric accessory attached to 64 is in an open state for a predetermined time, so that the ball is easy to enter the first entrance 64. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as “short-time (short-time state)”, and states other than the probability change (probability change state) and the short-time (short-time state) are referred to as “normal state (normal state)”.

  It should be noted that during the probability change or during the short time, instead of changing the winning probability of the second symbol, depending on the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10, the time for opening the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64, It is good also as what changes the frequency | count that an electric accessory opens | releases around the time.

  In addition, when the pachinko machine 10 is “disconnected” in the first symbol, the state of the game that is neither probabilistic nor short in time (the state where neither the first symbol jackpot probability nor the second symbol hit probability is up) Become.

  In the present embodiment, the “probability jackpot” of the first symbol is a jackpot whose maximum number of rounds is 16 rounds, and then the jackpot of the first symbol (probable jackpot or normal jackpot). The interval is a jackpot (16R probability variation jackpot) in which the jackpot probability of the first symbol shifts to a high probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than usual) and the hit probability of the second symbol also increases.

  In addition, the “normal jackpot” of the 1st symbol means that after the jackpot with the maximum number of rounds of 16 rounds, the jackpot probability of the 1st symbol shifts to a low probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is normal) The jackpot (16R normal jackpot) in which only the hit probability of the second symbol is increased only for the number of times (for example, 100 fluctuations).

  In the present embodiment, when the “normal big hit” of the first symbol is achieved, the hit probability of the second symbol is increased for a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 fluctuations). However, instead, it may be configured to continue increasing the winning probability of the second symbol until the next lottery result of the first symbol is determined.

  In the present embodiment, when the first symbol “probability big hit” or the first symbol “ordinary big hit” is set, the maximum number of rounds is 16 rounds, but the number of rounds is an arbitrary number (for example, , 8 rounds, 15 rounds, etc.). Further, the number of rounds may be different between the “probability big hit” of the first symbol and the “normal jackpot” of the first symbol. For example, the maximum number of rounds may be 16 rounds in the case of “probability big hit” of the first symbol, and the maximum number of rounds may be eight rounds in the case of “normal jackpot” of the first symbol.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the “probability big hit” of the first symbol is reached, the probability of winning the second symbol is increased until the lottery result of the big jackpot of the next first symbol is determined. However, instead of this, the probability of hitting the second symbol may be increased only for a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 fluctuations).

  From now on, the “probable big jackpot” of the first symbol is simply referred to as “probable big jackpot”, the “ordinary jackpot” of the first symbol is simply referred to as “normal jackpot”, and “Out” is simply referred to as “out”.

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

  The display content of the third symbol display device 81 is controlled by an effect control device 117, which will be described later. For example, three symbol strings of left, middle, and right are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are scrolled vertically or horizontally for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. (See FIG. 11). Further, in the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 81 is constituted by a large liquid crystal display of 8 inch size, and the variable display device unit 80 surrounds the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81 so as to surround the center frame. 86 is arranged. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 37 displays the first symbol indicating the gaming state accompanying the control of the main control device 110 and the lottery result of the jackpot. A decorative display (variation effect) according to the display of the symbol display device 37 is performed on the third symbol display device 81. Instead of the LCD, for example, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using a reel or the like.

  In addition, after the jackpot lottery is started, in the first symbol display device 37, the stop symbol (one of the first symbol indicating the probability variation jackpot, the first symbol indicating the normal jackpot, or the first symbol indicating the loss) When the ball wins (enters) the first entrance 64 before the symbol is displayed, the number of winning (entering) is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of holds is the first symbol display device. 37 and the number of the special figure holding lamps 85 that are turned on. Hereinafter, the number of suspensions for the first entrance 64 is referred to as the special figure reservation ball number N. Four special figure holding lamps 85 are provided corresponding to the maximum number of holding times, and are arranged on the upper left side of the third symbol display device 81.

  In the present embodiment, it is configured so that the winning at the first entrance 64 is held up to 4 times, but the maximum holding number is not limited to 4 times, but 3 times or less, Or you may set to the frequency | count (for example, 8 times) of 5 times or more. Also, the special figure holding lamp 85 is deleted, and the variable display holding number based on the winning at the first entrance 64 is numerically displayed on a part of the third symbol display device 81 or divided into four areas. May be displayed in a different form (for example, color or lighting pattern) by the number of times of holding. Further, the number of suspensions may be displayed on the first symbol display device 37. In this case, the special figure hold lamp 85 may not perform the lighting display.

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

  The number of passes through the second entrance 67 (through gate) of the ball is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of hold times is lit and displayed on the second symbol hold lamp 84. The second symbol variation display is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display unit 83 as in the present embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol. A part of the symbol display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. Further, the number of times the ball is held at the second entrance 67 (through gate) is not limited to the maximum number of 4 as in the case of the first entrance 64, but 3 times or less, or 5 You may set to the frequency | count (for example, 8 times) more than times. Moreover, since the number of times of holding is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may not perform the lighting display.

  Below the variable display device unit 80, a first entrance 64 into which a sphere can enter is disposed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64, the first entrance switch 208a (see FIG. 4) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first entrance switch 208a is turned on. Then, the main control device 110 performs a lottery lottery, and a display corresponding to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37 a of the first symbol display device 37.

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

  A variable winning device 65 is disposed below the first ball opening 64, and a horizontally-long rectangular specific winning port (large opening) 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the lottery in the main controller 110 is a big hit, after a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has elapsed, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on so as to become a big hit stop symbol, A stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. In this special gaming state, the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or ten balls have been won).

  The specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time elapses, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a can be repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds), for example. The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is a form of a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and the player is given out a larger amount of prize balls than usual in order to give a gaming value (game value). Is done.

  Specifically, the variable winning device 65 includes a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate covering the specific winning opening 65a and a large opening opening solenoid (solenoid 209 (FIG. 4)). The special winning opening 65a is normally closed so that the ball cannot win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the large opening opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side to temporarily form an open state in which the ball is easy to win the specific winning opening 65a. It operates to repeat the state and the state alternately.

  Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the above-described form. When the game area is provided with a large opening that is opened and closed separately from the specific winning opening 65a, and the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is lit in a manner corresponding to the jackpot, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time, A special game in which a large opening provided separately from the specific winning port 65a is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when the ball wins into the specific winning port 65a while the specific winning port 65a is opened. You may make it form as a state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 that is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). ing. The tank 130 is successively replenished with balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall, and a required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball clogging in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The main control device 110 controls the operation of the entire pachinko machine 10, and sends various commands to sub-control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the effect control device 117, and controls the operation of the sub-control device. To do. Various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device only in one direction. Note that a command indicating the state of the sub control device may be transmitted from the sub control device to the main control device 110.

  The main control device 110 has an MPU 201, a bus line 204, and an input / output port 205. An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 includes a payout control device 111, an effect control device 117, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display unit 83, a second symbol hold lamp 84, and a switch group and a sensor group (not shown). And a solenoid 209 made up of a large opening solenoid for opening and closing forward with the lower side of the opening and closing plate of the specific winning opening 65a as an axis, a solenoid for driving an electric accessory, and the like. .

  The MPU 201 of the main controller 110 is an arithmetic unit as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU 201 is a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. The RAM 203 includes counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2, which will be described later, and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit. A specific configuration of each of the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The ROM 202 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and has a changeable period memory 202a. The changeable period memory 202a stores a period during which the change effect stop symbol started to be executed in the third symbol display device 81 can be changed to another stop symbol (hereinafter referred to as “changeable period”). ing.

  Here, the changeable period memory 202a of the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of the changeable period memory 202a of the main controller 110. This changeable period memory 202a is a memory in which the changeable period of variable effects started to be executed in the third symbol display device 81 is stored.

  Although details will be described later, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, for example, as a normal variation effect pattern (see FIG. 8A), for example, deviation variation (11-second effect), normal reach variation (for 20 seconds) Production), super reach fluctuation (40 seconds production), special reach fluctuation (60 seconds production), and the like. Note that the overall time of the variation effect differs for each variation effect pattern, but the time until the first and second symbol sequences are stopped is common (10 seconds).

  For example, in the variation effect determined to be out-of-range (11 seconds), as soon as the effect is started, the three symbol sequences (Z1 to Z3 or Z1 ′ to Z3 ′, see FIG. 11) each change at high speed. The first symbol sequence stops after 9 seconds, the second symbol sequence stops after 10 seconds, and the last symbol sequence stops after 11 seconds. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the changeable period memory 202a stores the changeable period as 8 seconds from the start of change in which the first symbol sequence is still changing at high speed.

  In addition, in the fluctuation effect of out-of-range fluctuation (11 seconds), the control of switching the first symbol from high speed fluctuation to medium speed fluctuation and switching to low speed fluctuation for 1 second from 8 seconds to 9 seconds. This is a margin period provided for reliably executing (following) the processing. Therefore, depending on the content of the control process (for example, when the control burden is small), the changeable period may be close to 9 seconds. In that case, since the changeable period can be secured for a long time, it is possible to further increase the chances of performing the continuous chance effect.

  In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, the changeable periods are all set to the same time (8 seconds) regardless of the variation effect pattern, but the changeable periods are changed for each variation effect pattern. May be. For example, for each variation effect pattern, the changeable period is changed for each variation effect pattern by changing the time from the start of variation until the first symbol sequence switches from high speed variation to medium speed variation. You may let them.

  Next, the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5B is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the contents of the RAM 203 of the main controller 110. The RAM 203 stores the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201, and the work area (work area for storing various flags and counters, I / O values, etc. Area).

  Further, the RAM 203 has a reserved ball storage area 203a, a reserved ball execution area 203b, a special figure reserved ball counter 203c, a work area 203d, a prefetching high probability state flag 203e, a stop symbol instruction storage table memory 203f, and a chance. It has an eye continuous number counter 203g, a variation time counter 203h, a stop symbol changeable period flag 203i, a chance eye display number selection counter 203j, and a pseudo variation chance eye number display memory 203k. Note that the RAM 203 is configured so that the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 and the data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. .

  When the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer and the value of each register when the power is shut off (including when the power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by the main process (see FIG. 14), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in a startup process (see FIG. 13) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input immediately, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 26) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  The reserved ball storage area 203a includes a first per-random number counter C1 (see FIG. 7) and a first per-type counter C2 in accordance with the winning timing when a ball wins (enters) the first entrance 64. (See FIG. 7) and a memory for storing each value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 (see FIG. 7). In the reserved ball storage area 203a, data (each value of each counter C1 to C3) corresponding to one winning to the first entrance 64 is stored (held) up to four times. The specific configuration of the reserved ball storage area 203a will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, as will be described in detail later, when winning (entering) to the first entrance 64 is detected and each value of each counter C1 to C3 is stored (suspended) in the retaining ball storage area 203a. The lottery result and the stop symbol pattern are acquired immediately based on the values of the counters C1 to C3 stored (suspended) separately from the start of the variation effect. In addition, as soon as a winning is detected, separately from the start of the fluctuating effect, acquiring a lottery result and a stop symbol pattern based on data corresponding to the winning (each value of each counter C1 to C3), Hereinafter, the lottery result and the stop symbol pattern are referred to as prefetching.

  Then, as soon as the prefetching is completed, based on the prefetched lottery result and the pattern of the stop symbol, the stop symbol (which will be described later) is “variable effect (variable display)” with “chance eye (one of the stop symbols out of place)”. Is continuously performed in the third symbol display device 81 (hereinafter referred to as “continuous chance eye effect”). Note that specific examples of “chance eyes” will be described later with reference to FIGS. 12A and 12B, but in this embodiment, two types of “reach chance eyes” and “off chance eyes” are provided. Have a chance eye.

  The “reach chance eyes” is a stop symbol that is displayed when an out-of-bounds reach occurs in a variable effect when a continuous chance eye effect is being performed. It is a stop symbol to stop. Further, the “off chance chance” is a stop symbol in which no reach occurs but three identical symbols are displayed and stopped. In the following description, when both “reach chance eyes” and “out chance chances” are indicated, or only one of them is indicated, “chance eyes” is simply described.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment can change the stop symbol of the variable effect that has not yet started the effect to “chance”, and further, the stop symbol during the variable effect on the third symbol display device 81, It is configured to be able to change to “chance eyes” during the fluctuating performance. Therefore, compared to the configuration in which only the stop symbol of the variable effect that has not yet started the production is changed to “chance eye”, the amount that the stop symbol in the variable effect can be changed to “chance eye”, that is, once more Opportunities can be displayed.

  Therefore, it is possible to increase the chances of performing a continuous chance effect rather than changing only the stop pattern of the variable effect that has not yet started the production to “chance eye”, so that the player's expectation is improved. Can do. Further, by making the stop symbol “chance eyes”, it is possible to make the player recognize that the continuous chance eyes are being produced, so that the player's interest can be attracted. Therefore, the player can be encouraged to participate in the game.

  The reserved ball execution area 203b is a memory in which data (each value of each counter C1 to C3) referred to when executing processing such as determination of jackpot or setting of display of the first symbol display device 37 is stored. When processing such as jackpot determination or display setting of the first symbol display device 37 is executed, the data corresponding to each winning (stored in each of the counters C1 to C3) stored in the holding ball storage area 203a described above. Of each value) is shifted to the reserved ball execution area 203b. Note that the shift in this embodiment means that the data is moved from the area where the data is stored to another area. The specific configuration of the reserved ball execution area 203b will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The special figure reservation ball counter 203c is a counter that counts the number of times a first prize is held for the first entrance 64, that is, the number N of special figure reservation balls. The special figure holding ball counter 203c has a maximum value of “4”, and is initialized to “0” when the RAM is initially set (see S113 in FIG. 13). In the above-described special figure holding lamp 85 (see FIG. 2), the same number of lamps as the special figure holding ball number N are turned on. More specifically, when the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203c (the number N of special figure reservation balls) changes, the special figure reservation ball after the counter value changes from the main control device 110 to the effect control device 117. A pending number command indicating the value of the number N is transmitted. When the production control device 117 receives the hold number command transmitted from the main control device 110, the special figure hold lamp 85 turns on the same number of lamps as the special figure hold ball number N indicated by the hold number command. .

  The work area 203d is an area for storing data related to the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, CINI1 to CINI2 (for example, counter values and the like) (see FIG. 7). The counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2 are provided in the work area 203d, and the value of each counter is appropriately stored in a counter buffer provided in the work area 203d.

  The prefetching high probability state flag 203e has a high probability of jackpot probability when prefetching the lottery result or the stop symbol pattern based on the newly held winning data (each value of each counter C1 to C3). This flag indicates whether winning data is analyzed as being in a state, or winning data is analyzed as having a low probability of jackpot (normal state). Further, the prefetch high probability state flag 203e is initialized to OFF when the RAM is initially set (see S113 in FIG. 13).

  When the prefetching high probability state flag 203e is on, the winning data is analyzed assuming that the jackpot probability is in a high probability state, and when the prefetching high probability state flag 203e is off, the jackpot probability is low. The winning data is analyzed as a probability state. In a general pachinko machine, if a lottery is drawn and if the lottery result is “probable big jackpot”, the big hit probability is high until the next big jackpot (probable big jackpot or normal jackpot) Transition to a state (a state in which the jackpot probability is higher than usual). On the other hand, when the lottery result is “ordinary jackpot” or “off”, the jackpot probability shifts to a normal state.

  That is, the jackpot probability of the next jackpot lottery is determined by the latest jackpot lottery result. Therefore, in the present embodiment, newly held winning data (each value of each of the counters C1 to C3) is analyzed when being held, and further according to the analyzed lottery result, a high probability for prefetching The state of the state flag 203e is sequentially updated. As a result, after the new winning data is stored in the holding ball storage area 203a, it is possible to wait for the start of the variation effect corresponding to the stored winning data without acquiring the lottery result. Can be analyzed (prefetched) based on the state of the prefetching high probability state flag 203e.

  The stop symbol instruction storage table memory 203f is a memory for storing a stop symbol instruction storage table. The stop symbol instruction storage table is a table for storing a set value indicating a stop symbol to be set when the variation effect being executed and each variation effect scheduled to be executed are executed individually. is there.

  Here, the stop symbol instruction storage table will be described with reference to FIGS. 6A is a schematic diagram showing an example of the contents of the stop symbol instruction storage table, and FIG. 6B is an example of the relationship between the set value stored in the stop symbol instruction storage table and the stop symbol. FIG. 6C is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a winning lottery result and a set value set according to the lottery result.

  The stop symbol instruction storage table is a table for storing a set value indicating a stop symbol to be set when the variation effect being executed and each variation effect scheduled to be executed are executed individually. is there. As shown in FIG. 6A, the stop symbol instruction storage table includes an execution area, a first holding area, a second holding area, a third holding area, a fourth holding area, and a next holding area. Is provided.

  In the execution area, a set value indicating a stop pattern of the variation effect being executed is stored, and the first to fourth reserved areas and the next reserved area are set when the variable effect scheduled to be executed is executed. The set value of the power stop symbol is stored. More specifically, in the first reserved area, a set value of a stop symbol to be set when a variation effect scheduled to be executed next, that is, a variation effect whose order of execution is the first is executed is stored. The

  Similarly, in the second reserved area, the execution schedule is the second variation effect, in the third reservation area, the execution schedule is the third variation effect, and in the fourth reservation area, the execution schedule is scheduled. The set values of stop symbols to be set when the fourth variation effect is executed are stored. The next reserved area is an area in which the set value is stored only when the set value is stored in each of the first to fourth reserved areas. In the next reserved area, the set value of the stop symbol to be set when the variation effect corresponding to the set value of the fourth reservation area is finished and the next variation effect is executed is stored.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, “off” is stored as a set value in the execution area. Hereinafter, in order to clarify that it is a set value, when the set value is indicated, “set value:” is described before each set value. For example, when the set value is “out”, “set value: out” is described. Then, “setting value: chance” is stored in the first holding area and the second holding area. Similarly, “setting value: chance chance & probable big hit” is stored in the third holding area, “setting value: skip after jackpot” is stored in the fourth holding area, and nothing is stored in the next holding area. Absent.

  Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 15, when the variation effect corresponding to the set value of the execution area is finished and the next variation effect is started, the pending data forward process (see FIG. 16) is performed. The set value of the first reserved area is shifted to the execution area. Then, each set value of the second to fourth reserved areas is shifted to the area with the smaller area number (first to third reserved area), and the set value of the next reserved area is shifted to the fourth reserved area. The Thereby, the setting value which shows the stop symbol of the variation production in execution is memorize | stored in the execution area. In addition, when shifting the setting value of each holding area (the 1st-4th holding area, the next holding area), for example, it may be performed only when the setting value is stored in the holding area of the shift source. As a result, the number of data shifts can be reduced, so that the control burden can be reduced. Further, the setting value of each holding area (the first to fourth holding areas and the next holding area) may be shifted regardless of whether or not the setting value is stored in the holding area of the shift source. good.

  Next, the relationship between the set value stored in the stop symbol instruction storage table and the stop symbol in the variation effect will be described. FIG. 6B is a schematic diagram showing an example of the relationship between the set value stored in the stop symbol instruction storage table and the stop symbol in the variation effect. As shown in FIG. 6B, in this embodiment, eight types of setting values are provided. Specifically, as the set value, “set value: miss”, “set value: chance chance”, “set value: skip after miss”, “set value: skip after jackpot”, “set value: first skip”, “Set value: jackpot”, “set value: chance eye & probability variable jackpot”, and “set value: chance eye & normal jackpot” are provided.

  If a variation effect is executed when the set value of the execution area of the stop symbol instruction storage table is “setting value: out”, the stop symbol of the variation effect becomes “out symbol other than chance” and the execution area is set. If the variation effect is executed when the value is “set value: chance”, the stop symbol of the variation effect becomes “chance”. Similarly, when a variation effect is executed when the setting value of the execution area is “setting value: skip after losing”, “setting value: skip after jackpot”, “setting value: first skip”, When the stop symbol is “out-of-chance symbols other than chance” and the variation effect is executed when the set value of the execution area is “setting value: jackpot”, the stop symbol of the variation effect is “probable bonus jackpot” Or “normal jackpot symbol”. Note that which jackpot stop symbol is to be selected is instructed from the main control device 110 to the effect control device 117 by a stop symbol command to be described later.

  In addition, when a variation effect is executed when the setting value of the execution area is “setting value: chance chance & probable big hit”, the chance effect is displayed at least once in the variation effect, and finally The stop symbol is “probable big hit symbol”. In addition, when a variation effect is executed when the set value of the execution area is “setting value: chance chance & normal jackpot”, the chance effect is displayed at least once in the variation effect, and finally The stop symbol is “normal jackpot symbol”.

  Next, the timing at which a new set value is stored in the stop symbol instruction storage table will be described. FIG. 6C is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a winning lottery result and a set value corresponding to the lottery result. When a new winning is detected in main controller 110, the lottery result of the winning is prefetched, and a set value corresponding to the prefetched lottery result is newly stored in the stop symbol instruction storage table. In that case, the set values are stored in the order of the smaller area numbers in the vacant areas of the four reserved areas (first to fourth reserved areas).

  As shown in FIG. 6C, if the lottery result of the new winning is “front / rear out of reach”, “out of front / rear out of reach”, or “complete out”, “setting value: out” is newly added to the stop symbol instruction storage table. Is remembered. Also, if the new winning lottery result is “probable big hit” or “ordinary big hit”, “setting value: big hit” is newly stored in the stop symbol instruction storage table.

  Although details will be described later, when a lottery result of a new winning is prefetched and a set value corresponding to the prefetched lottery result is stored in the stop symbol instruction storage table, it is stored in the stop symbol instruction storage table. The content of the stop symbol instruction storage table is updated in accordance with the content of the set value (see S1507, S1508, and S1510 in FIG. 22). When this update is performed, “setting value: out” and “setting value: jackpot” stored in the stop symbol instruction storage table are changed to any of the eight types of setting values described above.

  Here, returning to FIG. 5, the description will be continued. The chance chance continuous number counter 203g is a counter indicating the number of times that the fluctuating effect having the stop symbol as “chance eye” is continuously executed. The chance number continuous number counter 203g is incremented by 1 each time the fluctuating effect with the stop symbol as “chance eye” is executed, and when the continuous chance effect is finished (see S479 in FIG. 19), Initialized to “0” when initial value is set (see S113 in FIG. 13). The variation time counter 203h is a counter that stores an elapsed time after the variation effect is started in the third symbol display device 81.

  The stop symbol changeable period flag 203i indicates whether or not the stop symbol of the variation effect started to be executed in the third symbol display device 81 is a period in which the stop symbol can be changed to another stop symbol (that is, a changeable period). Flag. While the stop symbol changeable period flag 203i is on, the stop symbol of the variation effect being executed in the third symbol display device 81 can be changed to another stop symbol (that is, within the changeable period). On the other hand, when the stop symbol changeable period flag 203i is off, it is a case where the stop symbol of the variation effect being executed cannot be changed. Specifically, the changeable period has been exceeded or the variation effect has not been executed. Such as the case.

  For example, the chance eye display count selection counter 203j is incremented one by one within a range of 1 to 4, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 4) and then returns to 1. When the chance super variation A to D is executed instead of the super reach variation during the continuous chance eye production, or when the chance special variation A to F is executed instead of the special reach variation, this chance eye The value of the display number selection counter 203j is referred to. Then, among the chance eye super fluctuations A to D or the chance eye special fluctuations A to F, the one that displays “chance eyes” as many times as the referenced value is selected and executed.

  The pseudo-change chance display number memory 203k continuously displays “chance eyes” in the change effect when the chance normal change, the chance super change A to D, or the chance special change A to F is executed. A memory in which the number of times is stored.

  Next, referring to FIG. 7, the reserved ball storage area 203a, the reserved ball execution area 203b provided in the work area 203d of the RAM 203, the counter buffer, and the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, respectively. CINI1 to CINI2 etc. will be described. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram schematically showing the configuration of various counters, the reserved ball storage area 203a, and the reserved ball execution area 203b.

  The reserved ball storage area 203a, the reserved ball execution area 203b, the counter buffer, the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, CINI1 to CINI2, and the like are used for jackpot determination and display setting of the first symbol display device 37, It is used by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 to perform a lottery of the display result of the second symbol display unit 83 and the like.

  For the jackpot lottery or display setting of the first symbol display device 37, the first hit random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, the first hit type symbol counter C2 used for the jackpot symbol selection, and the stop pattern selection counter C3, a first initial value random number counter CINI1 used for setting the initial value of the first random number counter C1, and variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 used for variation pattern selection are used. The second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display unit 83, and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second symbol random number counter C4. Each time these counters are updated (see FIGS. 14 and 20), 1 is added to the previous value, and the loop counter returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value.

  Each of these counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2 is set at a 4 ms interval that is an execution interval of the main process (see FIG. 14) or a 2 ms interval that is an execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 20). The updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer provided in the work area 203 d of the RAM 203. When executing the various control programs, when the values of the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2 are referred to, the values of the counters stored in the counter buffer are referred to. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the RAM 203 is provided with a reserved ball storage area 203a and a reserved ball execution area 203b. As described above, the reserved ball storage area 203a stores each value of each of the counters C1 to C3 in accordance with the winning timing when the ball wins (enters) the first entrance 64. It is memory.

  The reserved ball storage area 203a is composed of four reserved areas (a reserved first area to a reserved fourth area). The four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) of the holding ball storage area 203a include a first per-random number counter storage area 203a1, a first per-type counter storage area 203a2, and a stop pattern selection counter. A storage area 203a3 is provided. The values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the storage areas 203a1 to 203a3.

  In the present embodiment, a first per-random number counter storage area 203a1, a first per-type counter storage area 203a2, and a stop pattern selection counter storage area 203a3 are provided in the reserved ball storage area 203a. The three areas 203a1, 203a2, and 203a3 are not necessarily provided in the reserved ball storage area 203a. For example, a new storage area is provided separately from the reserved ball storage area 203a, and a part of the three areas 203a1, 203a2, 203a3 is provided in the reserved ball storage area 203a, and the rest are newly stored. It may be provided in the area.

  As described above, in the reserved ball storage area 203a, data (each value of each of the counters C1 to C3) acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64 is stored up to four times. In that case, data is stored in order from the area with the smallest area number (first to fourth) among the vacant areas of the four reserved areas (the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area). That is, as the area number is smaller, the data corresponding to the winning that is older in time is stored, and the data corresponding to the winning that is older in time is stored in the reserved first area.

  On the other hand, the reserved ball execution area 203b is composed of only one area. The reserved ball execution area 203b is provided with a first per-random number counter storage area 203b1, a first per-type counter storage area 203b2, and a stop pattern selection counter storage area 203b3.

  Further, details will be described later with reference to FIG. 15, but when the big win lottery is started, it is stored in the holding first area of the holding ball storage area 203a by the holding data forward feeding process (see FIG. 16). Data (values of the counters C1 to C3) are shifted to the areas 203b1 to 203b3 of the reserved ball execution area 203b, respectively. Then, the data shifted to the holding ball execution area 203b is referred to in the fluctuation start process (see FIG. 17), and the lottery winning result is determined based on the reference data, and the fluctuation display and stop corresponding to the lottery result are performed. The display is performed on the first symbol display device 37 or the like.

  More specifically, when the big hit lottery is started, the random number value in the first per-random number counter storage area 203a1 in the holding first area is transferred to the first per-random number counter storage area 203b1 in the holding ball execution area 203b. Shifted. Similarly, the random number value in the first hit type counter storage area 203a2 is shifted to the first hit type counter storage area 203b2, and the random number value in the stop pattern selection counter storage area 203a3 is shifted to the stop pattern selection counter storage area 203b3. The

  When the shift of the data to the holding ball execution area 203b is completed, the holding first area is in an empty state, so that each area (the first number) of the holding ball storage area 203a is obtained by a holding data forward feed process (see FIG. 16) described later. A shift process is performed in which the data stored (suspended) in the second to fourth) is packed into the area (first to third) having a smaller area number. In the present embodiment, data is shifted only in the reserved area (second to fourth) in which data is stored (held) in the reserved ball storage area 203a.

  Here, the data shift in the reserved ball storage area 203a will be described. For example, it is assumed that the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203c is “4” and data is stored in all areas (first to fourth) of the reservation ball storage area 203a. In this state, the data in the reserved first area is shifted to the reserved ball execution area 203b, and when the reserved first area becomes empty, the data in the other areas (second to fourth) are each assigned the area number 1. It is shifted to a small area (first to third). That is, the data in the reserved second area is shifted to the reserved first area, the data in the reserved third area is shifted to the reserved second area, and the data in the reserved fourth area is shifted to the reserved third area. .

  For example, if the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c is “2”, only the data in the holding second area is shifted to the holding first area, and the data shift is thus completed. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the data shift process is not performed for the reserved areas (second to fourth) in which data is not stored (held), the number of data shifts can be reduced. It is possible to reduce the control burden.

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

  In the present embodiment, the number of data (holding number) stored in the holding ball storage area 203a is counted by the special figure holding number counter 203c, and a new winning is made at the first entrance 64. If it occurs, data corresponding to the new winning is stored in the holding area (holding first area to holding fourth area) according to the value (special figure holding ball number N) indicated by the special figure holding number counter 203c. doing.

  Therefore, in the reserved ball storage area 203a, the data corresponding to the new winning is not overwritten on the data stored (held) in the reserved area, so that data is transferred from the shift source area to the shift destination area. After shifting, the data of the shift source area can be left as it is without being cleared. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden as compared with the case of clearing the data of the shift source area after the data shift. Note that the data in the shift source area may be cleared after the data is shifted from the shift source area to the shift destination area.

  Next, each counter will be described in detail. The first random number counter C1 is configured so that, for example, 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 738, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 738), it returns to 0. In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the first per-random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 738), and executes timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 20). It is updated once every time and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 14).

  The value of the first per-random number counter C1 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the stored ball is stored in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the area 203a. There are two types of random numbers to be jackpots: low probability (normal hit probability is normal) and high probability (high hit probability is higher than normal). Low probability (big hit probability) There are two types of random number values that are jackpots in the normal state), the values are “373,727”, and the random number values that are jackpots at the time of high probability (a state in which the jackpot probability is higher than normal) are 13 The type is “59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317, 367, 421, 479, 523, 631, 683, 733”. It should be noted that a table (not shown) that stores a random number value for determining whether or not a big hit is obtained from the value (random number value) of the first random number counter C1 is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110.

  The first hit type counter C2 determines the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 at the time of the big hit. In the present embodiment, the first hit type counter C2 is incremented one by one within the range of 0 to 4, and the maximum value ( That is, it is configured to return to 0 after reaching 4). The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated, for example, periodically (once every timer interruption process in this embodiment), and the stored ball is stored in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the area 203a. The value of the random number that becomes “high probability state (probability variation jackpot) after the jackpot end” is “1, 2, 3”, and the value of the random number that becomes “low probability state (normal jackpot) after the jackpot end” is “0,4 And two types of hits are determined. Therefore, the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37 includes a display mode corresponding to two types of jackpots, “probable big jackpot” and “normal jackpot”, and one type corresponding to a loss. Any one of the three display modes in total with the display mode is selected.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined that “big hit” and “high probability state (probability change big hit) after the big hit” based on the data acquired at the timing when the ball has won the first entrance 64 Is “probable jackpot”, and “normal jackpot” is determined when it is determined as “big jackpot” and “low probability state after normal jackpot (normal jackpot)”. In addition, a table (not shown) that stores a random number value for determining whether it is a normal big hit or a probable big hit from the value (random number value) of the first hit type counter C2 is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. .

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is, for example, incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 238, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, one stop symbol (stop effect) pattern displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is selected by the stop pattern selection counter C3. More specifically, after the reach has occurred, the final stop symbol is stopped by shifting by one before and after the reach symbol (for example, in the range of 0 to 8), and after the reach has occurred, the final symbol Three stop symbols ("reach other than front / rear detachment") that stops when the stop symbol is not before or after the reach symbol (for example, a range of 9 to 38) and "completely miss" that does not occur (for example, a range of 39 to 238) ( One pattern is selected from the patterns of stop effects) (a mode of display results of dynamic display).

  The value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is updated, for example, periodically (once every timer interrupt process in this embodiment), and the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. 203a.

  Note that a table (not shown) that is referred to in order to select a stop symbol pattern from the value (random number) of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110, and is a stop symbol. This pattern is selected based on this table and the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. Note that such a table is provided with a plurality of tables so that the range of values of the stop pattern selection counter C3 that can take one stop symbol pattern is different. This is because the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than normal), a low probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is normal), a special figure pending number counter This is because the selection ratio of each stop symbol pattern is changed in accordance with the value 203c (number of special figure reservation balls N).

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

  In addition, when each random value is not stored (held) in the reserved ball storage area 203a in a low probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is normal), the time for entering the ball into the first entrance 64 is secured. For this reason, a table having a narrow range of random values corresponding to the “completely out” pattern, 51 to 238, is selected, and it is difficult to select “completely out”. In this table, the range of random values of “rear out of front / rear out” is 0 to 8, the range of random values of “reach other than out of front / rear out” is as wide as 9 to 50, and “reach other than out of front / rear out” is easily selected. It has become. Therefore, in the low probability state (the state where the big hit probability is normal), it is possible to secure the time for entering the ball into the first entrance 64, and therefore, the variable display by the third symbol display device 81 is easily performed continuously. .

  Next, the three variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 will be described. First, the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2 will be described. One variation type counter CS1 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. The other variation type counter CS2 Within the range of 0 to 240, 1 is added in order, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240), it returns to 0. In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, and CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”.

  In the present embodiment, the first variation type counter CS1 causes a deviation variation (11-second effect), a normal reach variation (20-second effect), a super reach variation (40-second effect), and a special reach variation (60-second effect). ), One pattern (display mode) is determined. By determining this pattern, a rough variation time of the symbol variation is determined. As described above, these four variation effect patterns are referred to as normal variation effect patterns.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 8 to FIG. 10, a variation effect pattern provided in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, 15 types of variation effect patterns are provided, and in addition to the above-described four factors of deviation variation, normal reach variation, super reach variation, and special reach variation, chance eye normal variation (20-second effect) , Chance eyes super fluctuations A to D (production for 40 seconds each) and chance eyes special fluctuations A to F (production for 60 seconds each) are provided.

  Although the details will be described later, the chance eye normal fluctuation is executed instead of the normal reach fluctuation when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Similarly, the chance eye super fluctuations A to D are determined in advance. When the condition is satisfied, instead of the super reach variation, the chance special variation A to F is executed instead of the special reach variation when a predetermined condition is satisfied. When this chance normal variation, chance super variation A to D, and chance special variation A to F are executed, a “chance eye” is displayed at least once within the variation time, and then a stop symbol is displayed. . The predetermined condition will be described later with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31.

  First, a normal variation effect pattern will be described. FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of a normal variation effect pattern and the effect contents. As shown in FIG. 8A, in the case of out-of-range fluctuation, a stop symbol is displayed 11 seconds after the start of execution of an effect (for example, high-speed fluctuation). Similarly, in the case of the normal reach variation, the stop symbol is displayed 20 seconds after the start of the production, the super reach variation is 40 seconds, and the special reach is 60 seconds. Normal reach fluctuation, super reach fluctuation, and special reach fluctuation each generate a reach and perform a flashy production (hereinafter referred to as “reach fluctuation”) to give the player a sense of expectation for a gaming state that is advantageous. It is something to have.

  Next, the chance eye normal fluctuation will be described. FIG. 8B is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of the chance eye normal variation and the contents of the effect. The chance normal variation (20 seconds) is executed instead of the normal reach variation (20 seconds), and the “chance eye” is displayed once within the variation time. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the chance eye normal fluctuation is composed of a deviation fluctuation (11 seconds) and a reach fluctuation (9 seconds). An out-of-range change is executed with the symbol “chance”, followed by a reach change, and a stop symbol is displayed.

  Next, the chance eye super fluctuations A to D will be described. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of the chance eye super changes A to D and the contents of the effects. The chance eye super fluctuations A to D (40 seconds each) are executed instead of the super reach fluctuation (40 seconds). The chance eye super fluctuations A and B are configured to display the “chance eye” once within the fluctuation time. Similarly, the chance eye super fluctuation C is twice and the chance eye super fluctuation D is 3 in the same manner. It is configured to display once. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the chance super variation A is composed of a deviation variation (11 seconds) and a reach variation (29 seconds). The “off chance” deviation fluctuation is executed, and the reach fluctuation is executed subsequently, and the stop symbol is displayed.

  Similarly, the chance eye super fluctuation B is composed of two normal reach fluctuations (20 seconds each). When the execution is started, first, the normal reach fluctuation with the “chance eye” stop symbol is executed, and then again. Normal reach variation is executed and the stop symbol is displayed. Further, the chance eye super fluctuation C is composed of two deviation fluctuations (each 10 seconds) and a normal reach fluctuation (20 seconds). This is executed twice in succession, followed by normal reach fluctuation and a stop symbol is displayed. The chance super variation D is composed of four deviations (each 10 seconds). When the execution is started, first, the chance symbol “chance eye” deviation variation is executed three times in a row. Then, the deviation variation is executed again and the stop symbol is displayed. In addition, while the normal deviation fluctuation (see FIG. 8A) is an effect of 11 seconds, in this 10-second deviation fluctuation, for example, the time of high-speed fluctuation after the fluctuation starts is shortened by 1 second. .

  Next, the chance eye special fluctuations A to F will be described. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of the chance eye special fluctuations A to F and the contents of the effects. The chance eye special fluctuations A to F (each 60 seconds) are executed in place of the special reach fluctuations (60 seconds). The chance eye special fluctuations A and B are configured to display the “chance eye” once within the fluctuation time. Similarly, the chance eye special fluctuations C and D are twice, and the chance eye special fluctuation E Is displayed three times and the chance special variation F is displayed four times. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the chance special variation A is composed of a deviation variation (11 seconds) and a reach variation (49 seconds). The “off chance” deviation fluctuation is executed, and the reach fluctuation is executed subsequently, and the stop symbol is displayed.

  Similarly, the chance eye special fluctuation B is composed of a normal reach fluctuation (20 seconds) and a super reach fluctuation (40 seconds). When the execution is started, the normal reach fluctuation whose stop symbol is “chance eye” first. Is executed, and then the super reach variation is executed and the stop symbol is displayed. Moreover, the chance special variation C is composed of three normal reach fluctuations (20 seconds each). When the execution is started, the normal reach fluctuation with the stop symbol “chance eye” is executed twice in succession. Once again, the normal reach variation is executed and the stop symbol is displayed.

  Further, the chance eye special fluctuation D is composed of two deviation fluctuations (each 10 seconds) and a super reach fluctuation (40 seconds). When the execution is started, the stop symbol is first out of the “chance eye”. The fluctuation is executed twice in succession, and then the super reach fluctuation is executed and the stop symbol is displayed. The chance eye special fluctuation E is composed of two deviation fluctuations (10 seconds each) and two normal reach fluctuations (20 seconds each). When the execution is started, the stop symbol is “chance eye” first. The deviation variation is executed twice in succession, and subsequently, the normal reach variation in which the stop symbol is “chance” is executed. Finally, the normal reach variation is executed and the stop symbol is displayed. Further, the chance special variation F is composed of five deviation fluctuations (10 seconds or 16 seconds). When the execution is started, the deviation pattern of the “chance eye” is first executed (16 seconds). Subsequently, the deviation of the stop symbol “chance” is continuously executed three times (for 10 seconds). Finally, the deviation variation is executed again and the stop symbol is displayed. Note that the normal deviation fluctuation (see FIG. 8A) is an effect of 11 seconds, whereas in the deviation fluctuation of 16 seconds, for example, the time of high-speed fluctuation after the fluctuation starts is extended by 5 seconds. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, “chance eye normal fluctuation (20 seconds)” or “chance eye super fluctuation A” by combining normal fluctuation effects (out-of-range fluctuation, normal reach fluctuation, super reach fluctuation, etc.). ~ D (40 seconds) "and" Chance Eye Special Fluctuation (60 seconds) "," Chance Eye Normal Fluctuation "," Chance Eye Super Fluctuation AD ", and" Chance Eye Special Fluctuation " When executing a variation effect according to “A to F”, it is only necessary to combine the effect data used for the normal variation effect. Therefore, special production data (variation production data described later) is prepared only for “chance eye normal fluctuation”, “chance eye super fluctuation A to D”, and “chance eye special fluctuation A to F”. Therefore, the amount of variable effect data stored in the character ROM 275 of the effect control device 117 described later can be suppressed, and consumption of the character ROM 275 can be suppressed.

  Here, returning to FIG. 7, the description will be continued. In addition, the second variation type counter CS2 determines the variation time (in other words, the symbol (medium symbol) of the middle symbol row Z2 or the middle symbol row Z2 ′ in this embodiment) after the reach has occurred until it stops. The number of variable symbols) is determined. Then, based on the variation time determined by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, the effect control device 117 determines the reach type of the third symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81 and the detailed symbol variation mode.

  Therefore, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 and CS2. The values of these variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 14) described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated within the remaining time in the main process. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation mode is determined by the combination of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, but the symbol variation mode is determined only by the first variation type counter CS1, or the first variation type counter CS1 and It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode in combination with the stop symbol.

  Here, a table (not shown) in which the value of the variation type counter CS1 (random number value) is associated with the type of display mode is provided in the ROM 202, and the type of display mode is determined from the value of the variation type counter CS1. When selecting (variation effect pattern), such a table is referred to. Similarly, a table (not shown) for selecting a change time (number of change symbols) from the value of the change type counter CS2 (random number value) until the last stop symbol stops is also provided in the ROM 202.

  Next, the variation type counter CS3 will be described. For example, the value of the variation type counter CS3 is sequentially incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 162, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 162). In the following description, CS3 is also referred to as a “third variation type counter”. The 3rd symbol display device 81 of this Embodiment performs the decorative production according to the display mode of the 1st symbol display device 37, and can slide the symbol which is changing in addition to the variation of a symbol. A notice effect such as passing a notice character for notifying the occurrence of the reach effect is performed. The effect pattern of the notice effect is selected by the variation type counter CS3.

  Specifically, the time required for the notice effect is added to the fluctuation time (for example, +1 second, +2 seconds, etc.), and conversely, the fluctuation time is subtracted in order to shorten the fluctuation display time (for example, − 1 second) or an effect pattern that does not add or subtract the fluctuation time.

  Similar to the case of the stop pattern selection counter C3 described above, the variation type counter CS3 also has a different range of the effect pattern of the announcement effect selected for the value (random value) of the variation type counter CS3. Thus, a plurality of tables are provided. That is, whether the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than normal), a low probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is normal), a special figure holding number counter 203c Depending on the value (number of special figure reservation balls N) and the like, tables with different selection ratios of each effect pattern are provided. Such a table (not shown) is provided in the ROM 202 similarly to the variation type counters CS1 and CS2.

  As described above, the variation time of the symbol variation is determined by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, and the time to be added to or subtracted from the variation time is determined by the variation type counter CS3. Therefore, the final fluctuation time until the final stop symbol stops is determined by the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3.

  The second random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). In the present embodiment, the value of the second random number counter C4 is periodically updated, for example, every timer interrupt process (see FIG. 20), and the second entrance 67 (through gate) on either the left or right side of the ball. Acquired when it is detected that the image has passed. There are 149 types of random numbers to be selected, and the range is “5 to 153”. Note that a table (not shown) that stores a random number value for determining whether or not to win from the value of the second random number counter C4 (random number value) is provided in the ROM 202.

  The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second per-random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250), and once every timer interrupt process (see FIG. 20). As well as being updated, it is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 14).

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

  The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211, and various flags and counters. And a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up.

  As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 26) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

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

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

  The effect control device 117 sets the sound output in the sound output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, sets the number of lamps to be turned on in the special figure holding lamp 85, and turns on the lamps in the illumination units 29 to 33 and the display lamp 34 In addition, it controls the setting of turning off and the third symbol display effect (variation display) and jackpot effect on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. These controls are executed based on various commands transmitted from the main controller 110. For example, the control regarding the lighting and extinguishing of the lamp in the special figure hold lamp 85 is executed based on the hold number command transmitted from the main control device 110.

  The effect control device 117 includes an MPU 271, an image controller 274, a character ROM 275, a video RAM 276, an input / output port 277, an output port 278, and bus lines 279 and 280. An MPU 271 is connected to the input / output port 277 via a bus line 279 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 277 is connected to the main control device 110, the image controller 274, the audio output device 226, the special figure holding lamp 85, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, and the like.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, control of sound output, control of lighting and extinguishing of various lamps, and control of variation effect (variation display) of the third symbol in the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 are collectively performed. Although it is configured to be performed by the production control device 117, various controls may be performed by being shared by a plurality of control devices. For example, the voice lamp control device controls the sound output and the lighting and extinction of various lamps, and controls the control of the third symbol variation effect (variation display) in the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. You may comprise so that it may be performed with an apparatus.

  The MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is an arithmetic device as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU 271 includes a ROM 272 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 271 and fixed value data, and various circuits such as a RAM 273 used as a work memory.

  The RAM 273 stores the contents of the internal register of the MPU 271 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 271 and the work area (work area for storing various flags and counters, I / O values, etc. Area). Further, the RAM 273 includes a variation time memory 273a, a variation time counter 273b, a variation start flag 273c, a stop symbol setting flag 273d, and a stop symbol set flag 273e.

  The variation time memory 273a is a memory in which the variation time of the variation effect to be executed in the third symbol display device 81 is stored. When the variation pattern command and the effect time addition command transmitted from the main controller 110 are received, the variation time is stored in the variation time memory 273a (see S1402 in FIG. 38).

  The variation pattern command is a command indicating a variation effect pattern (out-of-range variation, normal reach variation, super reach variation, special reach variation, etc.) to be executed, and the effect time addition command should be started. It is a command indicating a notice effect pattern of a variable effect. As described above, in this embodiment, the variation time is determined for each variation effect pattern, and the extension time and the reduction time are determined for each notification effect pattern. Therefore, the variation time memory 273a stores a total time of the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern command and the extension time (shortening time) corresponding to the effect time addition command.

  The variation time counter 273b is a counter that stores an elapsed time after the variation effect is started in the third symbol display device 81. The variation start flag 273c is a flag that is turned on when instructed by the main control device 110 to start the variation effect in the third symbol display device 81, and is turned off when the variation effect is started. Specifically, the variation start flag 273c is set to ON when a variation pattern command and a presentation time addition command transmitted from the main control device 110 are received (see S1402 in FIG. 38), and the third symbol display device When the variable effect is started at 81, it is set to OFF (see S1305 in FIG. 37).

  The stop symbol setting flag 273d is a flag that indicates whether or not the stop symbol of the variable effect that is started (or started) in the third symbol display device 81 is being set. When the stop symbol setting flag 273d is on, it means that the stop symbol of the variation effect to be started (or started) is being set, and the stop symbol setting flag 273d is In the case of OFF, it indicates that the setting of the stop symbol has been completed or that the stop symbol has not been set yet.

  The stop symbol set flag 273e is a flag indicating whether or not the stop symbol of the variable effect that has been started (or started) in the third symbol display device 81 has been set. The stop symbol set flag 273e is set to ON when the stop symbol setting is completed. When the stop symbol set flag 273e is off, it indicates that the stop symbol has not been set yet.

  The character ROM 275 is a memory that stores data for presentation such as symbols (background symbols, third symbols, and decorative symbols) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in a compressed form. The character ROM 275 stores, for example, various data for effects used for variable effects, the character pattern of the third symbol, the background symbol, the notice character symbol, and the like. The various types of data for production correspond to data used for variation production of out-of-range variation, normal reach variation, super reach variation, and special reach variation (hereinafter referred to as “variable representation data”).

  As described above, the chance effect normal fluctuation, the chance eye super fluctuation A to D, and the chance eye special fluctuation A to F are the fluctuation effects of the outlier fluctuation, the normal reach fluctuation, the super reach fluctuation, and the special reach fluctuation. Since they are combined, variation effect data used only for each variation effect of the chance variation normal variation, the chance interval super variation A to D, and the chance interval special variation A to F is not stored. However, it is also possible to prepare fluctuation effect data used only for each fluctuation effect of the chance eye normal fluctuation, the chance eye super fluctuations A to D, and the chance eye special fluctuations A to F and store them in the character ROM 275.

  The character ROM 275 stores the effect data as described above in a compressed state in order to reduce the amount of data to be stored. In the present embodiment, the production data is composed of approximately 1024 Mbytes, and the approximately 1024 Mbytes of data is compressed to approximately 768 Mbytes and stored in the character ROM 275. Only the necessary presentation data compressed and stored in the character ROM 275 is read out and decompressed, and then written in a predetermined area of the video RAM 276.

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

  The variation effect data storage area 276a is a memory for storing variation effect data for performing a variation effect such as high-speed fluctuation in the third symbol display device 81, and the stop symbol data storage region 276b is a third symbol display device. 81 is a memory for storing stop symbol image data (hereinafter referred to as “stop symbol data”) to be displayed at 81.

  In the present embodiment, one variation effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is performed based on the variation effect data and the stop symbol data. As will be described in detail later, when the variation effect is started, first, an image corresponding to the variation effect data (variation effect) is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 according to time, and then the stop symbol is displayed. A stop symbol (stop symbol data) is displayed every time (see S1310 and S1311 in FIG. 37).

  When the effect control device 117 receives the variation pattern command and the effect time addition command transmitted from the main control device 110, the effect control device 117 reads out the variation effect data of the variation pattern (variation time) corresponding to the received command from the character ROM 275. Then, it is stored in this variable effect data storage area 276a (see S1903 to S1905 in FIG. 39). On the other hand, when a stop symbol command transmitted from main controller 110 is received, stop symbol data of a stop symbol pattern corresponding to the received command is read from character ROM 275 and stored in this stop symbol data storage area 276b. (Refer to S2001 to S2003 in FIG. 40).

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

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

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power interruption, power interruption) occurs when this voltage falls below 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 26). Note that the power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, main controller 110 and payout controller 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 26).

  The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, the main controller 110 clears the backup data in the RAM 203 and issues a payout initialization command for causing the payout controller 111 to clear the backup data. It transmits to the payout control device 111.

  Next, the display content of the third symbol display device 81 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a display screen of the third symbol display device 81. FIG. 11A is a schematic diagram showing an actual screen and effective line setting when the display screen is horizontally scrolled. FIG. 11B is a schematic diagram showing an actual screen and effective line setting when the display screen is scrolled vertically.

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

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the lottery result by the main control device 110 is a big hit, a variable display in which the same main symbols are arranged is performed, and a big hit occurs after the variable display is finished. It is configured as follows. When shifting to a “high probability state (probability variation jackpot) after the jackpot end”, a variable display in which main symbols corresponding to odd numbers (corresponding to “high probability symbols”) are arranged is performed. On the other hand, when shifting to the “low probability state after normal jackpot (normal jackpot)”, a variable display is performed in which main symbols corresponding to even numbers (corresponding to “low probability symbols”) are aligned.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the direction of the variable display (vertical scroll or horizontal scroll) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is the first per random number counter storage area of the reserved ball execution area 203b. It is configured to change according to the value of 203b1.

  Specifically, when the value of the first per-random number counter storage area 203b1 in the reserved ball execution area 203b is an even number, as shown in FIG. 11A, the main symbol and the sub-symbol are displayed for each symbol row. The display is variably displayed so as to scroll (horizontal scroll) from right to left (arrow X direction) with periodicity. As shown in FIG. 11A, at the time of such horizontal scrolling, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of upper, middle, and lower are displayed for each symbol row. In this case, the upper symbol row Z1 is arranged so that the numbers corresponding to the main symbol row appear in descending order, and the middle symbol row Z2 and the lower symbol row Z3 are arranged so that the numbers of the main symbol appear in ascending order. ing.

  On the other hand, when the value of the first per-random number counter storage area 203b1 in the reserved ball execution area 203b is an odd number, as shown in FIG. 11B, the main symbol and the sub-symbol are periodic for each symbol row. Is displayed so as to scroll (vertically scroll) from top to bottom (arrow Y direction). As shown in FIG. 11B, at the time of such vertical scrolling, three symbol columns Z1 ', Z2', and Z3 'are displayed for each symbol column: left, middle, and right. In this case, in the left symbol row Z1 ′, the numbers corresponding to the main symbol row are arranged so as to appear in descending order, and in the middle symbol row Z2 ′ and the right symbol row Z1 ′, the numbers of the main symbol appear in ascending order. Is arranged.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b), the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 has a left, middle, and right for each symbol row (Z1 to Z3 or Z1 ′ to Z3 ′), respectively. The third symbol is displayed on the right or the top, middle, and bottom three levels. Accordingly, the third symbol display device 81 displays a total of nine third symbols of 3 rows × 3 columns.

  Here, five valid lines are set on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 in both cases of vertical scrolling and horizontal scrolling. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11A, at the time of horizontal scrolling, five lines of a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right rising line L4, and a left rising line L5 are set as effective lines. ing. Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, at the time of vertical scrolling, five lines of an upper line L1 ′, a middle line L2 ′, a lower line L3 ′, a right rising line L4 ′, and a left rising line L5 ′ are effective lines. Is set.

  In each game, when the combination of jackpot symbols (in this embodiment, the same main symbol combination) is aligned on one of the active lines when the variable display scrolling vertically or horizontally is stopped, the jackpot is set as the jackpot A video is displayed. In the case of horizontal scrolling (FIG. 11A), the variable display stops in the order of the upper symbol row Z1, the lower symbol row Z3, and the middle symbol row Z2, and in the case of vertical scrolling (FIG. 11B). The variable display stops in the order of left symbol row Z1 ′ → right symbol row Z3 ′ → middle symbol row Z2 ′.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 12A and 12B, the “chance eyes (disappearance chance eyes, reach chance eyes)” displayed on the third symbol display device 81 will be described. FIGS. 12A and 12B show an example of a stop symbol when the direction of change of the third symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is horizontally scrolled. FIG. 12A is a schematic diagram showing an example of the “off chance chance” displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and FIG. 12B shows the “reach” displayed on the third symbol display device 81. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of a "chance eye".

  First, the “off chance chance” will be described. As described above, the “miss chance” is a stop pattern in which three identical symbols are displayed but stopped without reaching. In FIG. 12A, the symbol “turtle” is displayed on the left line L1 of the upper symbol row Z1, the right line L3 of the middle symbol row Z2, and the middle line L2 of the lower symbol row Z3. Reach has not occurred in any of the five effective lines L1 to L5.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, a reach is not generated, and a stop symbol on which three identical symbols (here, “turtle”) are displayed is regarded as a “miss chance”. In the example shown in FIG. 12 (a), the same symbol displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 is “turtle”. A pattern (for example, “shark” or “octopus”) may be used.

  Next, the “reach chance” will be described. As described above, the “reach chance” is a stop symbol that stops after three reachable symbols are displayed after a reach has occurred. In FIG. 12B, the symbol “turtle” is displayed on the left line L1 of the upper symbol row Z1, the middle line L2 of the middle symbol row Z2, and the left line L1 of the lower symbol row Z3. Therefore, among the five effective lines L1 to L5, reach occurs in the effective line L1, but it is not a hit.

  In this embodiment, the reach is generated, but it is not a hit, and the stop symbol in which three identical symbols (here, “turtle”) are displayed is the “reach chance”. It is said. As in the example shown in FIG. 12A, the same symbol may be another symbol (for example, “shark” or “octopus”) as long as the symbol is the same.

  Further, the above-mentioned “displacement chance eyes” shown in FIG. 12A and the “reach chance eyes” shown in FIG. 12B are examples, and the stop position of the same symbol is not limited to this. For example, if the same symbol is displayed on the right line L3 of the upper symbol row Z1, the left line L1 of the middle symbol row Z2, and the middle line L2 of the lower symbol row Z3, it is a “miss chance”. Further, when the same symbol is displayed on the left line L1 of the upper symbol row Z1, the left line L1 of the middle symbol row Z2, and the right line L3 of the lower symbol row Z3, it is “reach chance”.

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 13 to 26 and the tables shown in FIGS. 27 to 31. The processing of the MPU 201 is roughly divided into a startup process (see FIG. 13) activated upon power-on, a main process (see FIG. 14) executed after the startup process, and periodically (this embodiment) There is a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 20) that is activated (in a 2 ms cycle in the embodiment) and an NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 26) that is activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal.

  For convenience of explanation, first, with reference to FIG. 27 to FIG. 29, an example of a condition for starting the continuous chance effect and the number of continuous display times of “chance eyes” displayed when the effect is started will be described. To do. Next, with reference to FIG. 30 to FIG. 31, conditions for increasing the number of continuous display of “chance eyes” displayed in the continuous chance effect production, and the final number of continuous display of “chance eyes” when increased. An example will be described. Thereafter, timer interrupt processing and NMI interrupt processing will be described, and then startup processing and main processing will be described.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a new winning is detected in main controller 110, a lottery result corresponding to each value of each counter C1-C3 at the time of winning is prefetched, and based on the lottery result. It is then determined whether or not to perform a continuous chance eye effect. If it is determined that the continuous chance eye effect is to be started, the stop symbol instruction storage in the stop symbol instruction storage table memory 203f is set so that the stop symbol of the variation effect that is being executed or scheduled to be executed is “chance eye”. The table is updated (setting value of each area is updated).

  In the present embodiment, the determination as to whether or not to perform the consecutive chance effect is performed only when the result of the new winning lottery is “probable big hit”, “ordinary big hit”, or “back and forth outreach”. In addition, the number of continuous display of “chance eyes” scheduled at the start of the continuous chance effect production is the timing at which a new winning lottery result is acquired, the acquired lottery result, and the contents of the stop symbol instruction storage table It depends on the combination.

  Although details will be described later (see FIGS. 30 to 31), the number of continuous display of “chance eyes” in the continuous chance effect is not fixed at the start of the continuous chance effect and may increase. More specifically, when the final lottery result of the consecutive chance stage production is “probable big hit” or “normal big hit”, when the last fluctuation production becomes “super reach fluctuation” or “special reach fluctuation” During the last variation effect, the same number of “chance eyes” as the value of the chance eye display number selection counter 203j is displayed. Therefore, in this case, if the value of the chance eye display frequency selection counter 203j is 2 or more, the number of continuous display of “chance eyes” in the continuous chance eye effect increases.

  First, with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29, an example of a condition for starting the continuous chance effect and the number of continuous display times of “chance eyes” displayed when the effect is started will be described. Each table in FIGS. 27 to 29 is a table showing an example of the contents of the stop symbol instruction storage table (see FIG. 6). The left side of the figure (referred to as the left figure) shows the contents of the table immediately after the setting values corresponding to the new winning lottery results are stored, and the right side of the figure (referred to as the right figure). , Shows the contents of the updated table.

  First, FIG. 27 will be described. FIG. 27A is a table showing an example of the contents of the stop symbol instruction storage table when a winning with a lottery result “probability big hit” is detected within a period in which the stop symbol can be changed (changeable period). is there. FIG. 27B is a table showing an example of the contents of the stop symbol instruction storage table when a winning with a lottery result “probability big hit” is detected in a period in which the stop symbol cannot be changed.

  The first row on the left side of FIG. 27A detects a winning in which the lottery result is “probable big hit” when “setting value: out” is stored in the execution area, and as a result, the first hold This indicates that “setting value: big hit (probability change)” is newly stored in the area. Thereafter, when the table is updated, “set value: chance” is stored in the execution area as shown in the first row on the right. This is because a winning is detected within the changeable period. Further, “setting value: chance chance & probability variation jackpot” is stored in the first holding area, and “setting value: skip after jackpot” is stored in the second holding area.

  As a result, “chance eyes” are displayed in the variation effect being executed and the next (first scheduled execution) variation effect, so “chance eyes” are displayed twice in succession in the continuous chance effect. Is done. That is, since the stop symbol becomes “chance” from the variation effect being executed, the “chance eye” is displayed once more than the stop symbol becomes “chance” from the variation effect scheduled to be executed.

  In addition, as shown in the second row of the left figure, when “setting value: out” is stored in the execution area and the first holding area, “setting value: jackpot (probability change)” is newly added to the second holding area. When the table is updated, as shown in the second row in the right figure, “chance eyes” are continuously displayed three times in the continuous chance effect production. Hereinafter, the third stage and the fourth stage are also described in the same manner, and the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 27B is a table showing an example of the contents of the stop symbol instruction storage table when a winning with a lottery result “probability big hit” is detected in a period in which the stop symbol cannot be changed. The first row on the left in FIG. 27 (b) detects a winning with a lottery result of “probability big hit” when “setting value: out” is stored in the execution area, and as a result, the first hold This indicates that “setting value: big hit (probability change)” is newly stored in the area. However, even if the table is subsequently updated, the execution area and the first reserved area are not changed as shown in the first row on the right, and in this case, the continuous chance effect is not performed. This is because the winning symbol is detected during a period in which the stop symbol cannot be changed, and therefore, the stop symbol of the running dynamic effect cannot be changed to “chance”, and as a result, the continuous chance effect cannot be performed.

  In addition, as shown in the second row of the left figure, when “setting value: out” is stored in the execution area and the first holding area, “setting value: jackpot (probability change)” is newly added to the second holding area. When the table is updated, the execution area is not changed as shown in the second row in the right figure, and “setting value: chance” is stored in the first reservation area, and the second reservation area. “Set value: chance chance & probability variation jackpot” is stored, and “set value: skip after jackpot” is stored in the third reserved area.

  As a result, “excluded symbols other than chance” is displayed in the variation effect being executed, and “chance” is displayed in the next variation effect (scheduled to be executed first) and the second change effect scheduled to be executed. Eye "is displayed. Therefore, “chance eyes” are continuously displayed twice in the continuous chance effect production. Hereinafter, the third stage and the fourth stage are also described in the same manner, and the description thereof is omitted.

  Next, FIG. 28 will be described. FIG. 28A is a table showing an example of the contents of the stop symbol instruction storage table when a winning with a lottery result of “normal jackpot” is detected within a period in which the stop symbol can be changed (changeable period). is there. FIG. 28B is a table showing an example of the contents of the stop symbol instruction storage table when a winning with a lottery result of “normal jackpot” is detected during a period in which the stop symbol cannot be changed.

  The first row on the left side of FIG. 28 (a) detects a winning in which the lottery result is “ordinary jackpot” when “setting value: out” is stored in the execution area, and as a result, the first hold This indicates that “setting value: jackpot (normal)” is newly stored in the area. Thereafter, when the table is updated, “set value: chance” is stored in the execution area as shown in the first row on the right. This is because a winning is detected within the changeable period. In addition, “setting value: chance chance & normal jackpot” is stored in the first holding area, and “setting value: skip after jackpot” is stored in the second holding area.

  As a result, as in the case of the first stage in FIG. 28A, “chance eyes” are displayed in the variation effect being executed and the next (first scheduled execution) variation effect. In the chance eye production, “chance eyes” are displayed twice in succession. That is, since the stop symbol becomes “chance” from the variation effect being executed, the “chance eye” is displayed once more than the stop symbol becomes “chance” from the variation effect scheduled to be executed. Hereinafter, the second stage and the third stage are described in the same manner, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In addition, as shown in the fourth row on the left, when “setting value: out” is stored in each area from the execution area to the third holding area, “setting value: jackpot (normal) ) ”Is newly stored and the table is updated, the execution area is not changed as shown in the fourth row in the right figure, and“ setting ”is set in each area from the first reserved area to the third reserved area. “Value: Chance” is stored. Further, “setting value: chance chance & normal jackpot” is stored in the fourth holding area, and “setting value: skip after jackpot” is stored in the next holding area.

  As a result, the “off chance symbol other than the chance” is displayed in the variation effect being executed, and the “chance eyes” are displayed in each change effect from the next execution (scheduled to be executed first) to the fourth execution scheduled. Is displayed. Therefore, “chance eyes” are continuously displayed four times in the continuous chance eye effect. In this case, the fact that the stop pattern of the variable effect being executed does not become “chance eyes” means that the continuous chance eye effect is executed and the final lottery result is “normal jackpot”. This is because the number of continuous display of “chance eyes” in the chance eye production is limited to a maximum of four times.

  FIG. 28B is a table showing an example of the contents of the stop symbol instruction storage table when a winning with a lottery result of “normal jackpot” is detected during a period in which the stop symbol cannot be changed. The first row on the left side of FIG. 28B detects a winning with a lottery result of “ordinary jackpot” when “setting value: out” is stored in the execution area, and as a result, the first hold This indicates that “setting value: jackpot (normal)” is newly stored in the area. However, even if the table is subsequently updated, the execution area and the first reserved area are not changed as shown in the first row on the right, and in this case, the continuous chance effect is not performed.

  This is for the same reason as in the case of the first stage in FIG. 28B, and a winning is detected during a period in which the stop symbol cannot be changed. This is because, as a result, it is not possible to produce a continuous chance.

  In addition, as shown in the second row in the left figure, when “setting value: out” is stored in the execution area and the first holding area, “setting value: jackpot (normal)” is newly added to the second holding area. When the table is updated, the execution area is not changed as shown in the second row in the right figure, and “setting value: chance” is stored in the first reservation area, and the second reservation area. Stores “setting value: chance & normal jackpot”, and “setting value: skip after jackpot” is stored in the third reserved area.

  As a result, “excluded symbols other than chance” is displayed in the variation effect being executed, and “chance” is displayed in the next variation effect (scheduled to be executed first) and the second change effect scheduled to be executed. Eye "is displayed. Therefore, “chance eyes” are continuously displayed twice in the continuous chance effect production. Hereinafter, the third stage and the fourth stage are also described in the same manner, and the description thereof is omitted.

  Next, FIG. 29 will be described. FIG. 29 is a table showing an example of the contents of the stop symbol instruction storage table when a winning in which the lottery result is “back and forth reach” is detected regardless of whether or not it is a changeable period.

  The first row in the left diagram of FIG. 29 detects a winning in which the lottery result is “front / rear out of reach” when “setting value: out” is stored in the execution area, and as a result, in the first holding area. “Set value: out (back and forth out)” is newly stored. However, even if the table is subsequently updated, the execution area and the first reserved area are not changed as shown in the first row on the right, and in this case, the continuous chance effect is not performed.

  This is because, when a winning with a lottery result of “rear out of front / rear reach” is detected, regardless of whether or not it is a changeable period, the stop pattern of the running dynamic effect is not changed, and as a result This is because the continuous chance eyes cannot be produced.

  Further, as shown in the second row of the left figure, when “setting value: out” is stored in the execution area and the first holding area, “setting value: out (back and forth out)” is displayed in the second holding area. When the table is newly updated and the table is updated, the execution area is not changed as shown in the second row in the right figure, and “setting value: chance” is stored in the first holding area and the second holding area. Then, “set value: skip after losing” is stored in the third reserved area.

  As a result, “excluded symbols other than chance” is displayed in the variation effect being executed, and “chance” is displayed in the next variation effect (scheduled to be executed first) and the second change effect scheduled to be executed. Eye "is displayed. Therefore, “chance eyes” are continuously displayed twice in the continuous chance effect production. Hereinafter, the third stage is the same, and the description is omitted.

  In addition, as shown in the fourth row in the left figure, when “setting value: out” is stored in each area from the execution area to the third holding area, “setting value: out (before and after) ”)” Is newly stored and the table is updated, the execution area is not changed and “setting value: first skip” is stored in the first reserved area as shown in the fourth row in the right figure. “Set value: chance” is stored in each area from the second reserved area to the fourth reserved area, and “set value: skip after losing” is stored in the next reserved area.

  As a result, during the execution and the next (first scheduled to be executed) variation effect, “an off-chance pattern” is displayed, and in each variation effect from the second scheduled execution to the fourth scheduled execution. Each “opportunity” is displayed. Therefore, “chance eyes” are displayed three times continuously in the continuous chance eye effect. In this case, the first chance to stop the variation effect that is scheduled to be executed is not “chance”, when the continuous chance effect is executed and the final lottery result is “out-of-front / reach reach”. This is because the number of continuous display of “chance eyes” in the continuous chance effect production is limited to a maximum of three times.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of continuous display times of “chance eyes” in the continuous chance effect production is set to “probable big hit (no limit)” and “normal big hit (up to four consecutive times). ) ”And“ out-of-front / reach reach (up to 3 consecutive times) ”. As a result, when the continuous chance eye effect is executed, the player is relieved according to the number of times the “chance eye” is continuously displayed, so that it is possible to provide a highly interesting game to the player.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 30 to FIG. 31, conditions for increasing the number of continuous display of “chance eyes” displayed in the continuous chance effect production, and the final number of continuous display of “chance eyes” when increased. An example will be described.

  Each table in FIG. 30 to FIG. 31 is a table showing an example of the contents of the stop symbol of each variation effect executed during the continuous chance effect. The left side of the figure (referred to as the left figure) shows the contents of the stop symbols for each variation effect scheduled at the start of the consecutive chance effect, and the right side of the figure (referred to as the right figure) The content of the stop symbol of each variation effect after is changed is shown.

  As described above, when the final lottery result of the continuous chance stage production is “probable big hit” or “normal jackpot”, when the last fluctuation production becomes “super reach fluctuation” or “special reach fluctuation”, the last During the fluctuating effect, the “number of chances” equal to the value of the chance number display number selection counter 203j is displayed. Therefore, in this case, if the value of the chance eye display frequency selection counter 203j is 2 or more, the number of continuous display of “chance eyes” in the continuous chance eye effect increases.

  First, FIG. 30 will be described. FIG. 30 (a) shows that when the final lottery result of the continuous chance effect production is “probable big hit”, the pattern of the last variation production is “super reach fluctuation (40 seconds)”, and as a result, the display schedule is shown. It is a table | surface which shows an example of the change content when the content of this stop symbol is changed. In FIG. 30B, when the final lottery result of the continuous chance effect production is “normal jackpot”, the pattern of the last variation production is “super reach variation (40 seconds)”, and as a result, It is a table | surface which shows an example of the change content when the content of a stop symbol is changed.

  The first row in the left diagram of FIG. 30A shows that the number of continuous display of “chance eyes” is scheduled to be two at the start of the continuous chance effect production. In the first variation effect, “chance” is displayed, and in the second variation effect, “probability big hit symbol” is displayed after “chance”. In FIGS. 30 and 31, the fact that “probability big hit symbol” is displayed after “chance” in one variation effect is described as “chance eye + probability big hit”. The “normal jackpot symbol” is also described in the same manner.

  Here, when the last (second) variation effect pattern is “super reach variation”, any one of “chance eyes super variation A to D” (see FIG. 9) is used instead of the “super reach variation”. Executed. Then, as shown in the first row on the right, “chance” is displayed up to three times in the last variation effect, and then “probability big hit symbol” is displayed. Note that the number of “chance eyes” displayed in the last variation effect is determined by the value of the chance eye display count selection counter 203j. For example, if the value when the chance eye display count selection counter 203j is referred to is “2”, the “chance eye” display count in the last variation effect is two.

  As a result, “chance” is displayed in the first variation effect, and “chance” is displayed up to three times in the second variation effect. Therefore, “chance eyes” are continuously displayed up to four times in the continuous chance effect production.

  Also, as shown in the second row of the left figure, after the start of the continuous chance effect, “chance” is displayed in the first and second variation effects, and “chance” is displayed in the third variation effect. When “probable big hit symbol” is displayed after “eye” and the last (third) variation effect pattern is “super reach variation”, the result is as shown in the second row of the right figure.

  That is, in the last variation effect, “chance” is displayed up to three times, and then “probability big hit symbol” is displayed. Therefore, the “chance eyes” scheduled to be continuous three times at the start of the continuous chance effect production are displayed continuously for a maximum of five times. Hereinafter, the third stage and the fourth stage are also described in the same manner, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In FIG. 30B, when the final lottery result of the continuous chance effect production is “normal jackpot”, the pattern of the last variation production is “super reach variation (40 seconds)”, and as a result, An example of the content of change when the content of the stop symbol is changed is shown. The first row on the left of FIG. 30B shows that the number of continuous display of “chance eyes” is scheduled to be two at the start of the continuous chance effect production. In the first variation effect, “chance” is displayed, and in the second variation effect, “ordinary jackpot symbol” is displayed after “chance”.

  Here, when the last (second) variation effect pattern is “super reach variation”, any one of “chance eyes super variation A to D” (see FIG. 9) is used instead of the “super reach variation”. Executed. Then, as shown in the first row on the right, “chance” is displayed up to three times in the last variation effect, and thereafter “normal jackpot symbol” is displayed. As described above, the number of “chance eyes” displayed in the last variation effect is determined by the value of the chance eye display count selection counter 203j.

  As a result, “chance” is displayed in the first variation effect, and “chance” is displayed up to three times in the second variation effect. Therefore, “chance eyes” are continuously displayed up to four times in the continuous chance effect production.

  Also, as shown in the second row of the left figure, after the start of the continuous chance effect, “chance” is displayed in the first and second variation effects, and “chance” is displayed in the third variation effect. When “ordinary jackpot symbol” is displayed after “eye” and the last (third) variation effect pattern becomes “super reach variation”, the result is as shown in the second row of the right diagram.

  That is, in the last variation effect, “chance” is displayed at most twice, and then “normal jackpot symbol” is displayed. Therefore, the “chance eyes” scheduled to be continuous three times at the start of the continuous chance effect production are displayed four times at maximum. In this case, the “chance” is not displayed at most three times in the last variation production, when the continuous chance production is executed and the final lottery result is “normal jackpot”, This is because the number of continuous display of “chance eyes” in the continuous chance effect production is limited to a maximum of four times. Hereinafter, the third stage and the fourth stage are also described in the same manner, and the description thereof is omitted.

  Next, FIG. 31 will be described. FIG. 31 (a) shows that when the final lottery result of the continuous chance effect production is “probable big hit”, the pattern of the last variation production is “special reach fluctuation (60 seconds)”, and as a result, the display schedule is shown. It is a table | surface which shows an example of the change content when the content of this stop symbol is changed. In FIG. 31B, when the final lottery result of the continuous chance effect production is “normal jackpot”, the pattern of the last variation production is “special reach fluctuation (60 seconds)”, and as a result, the display is scheduled to be performed. It is a table | surface which shows an example of the change content when the content of a stop symbol is changed.

  The first row on the left in FIG. 31 (a) shows that the number of continuous display of “chance eyes” is scheduled to be two at the start of the continuous chance effect production. In the first variation effect, “chance” is displayed, and in the second variation effect, “probability big hit symbol” is displayed after “chance”.

  Here, when the last (second) variation effect pattern is “special reach variation”, any of “chance special variation A to F” (see FIG. 10) is used instead of the “special reach variation”. Executed. Then, as shown in the first row on the right, “chance” is displayed up to four times in the last variation effect, and then “probability big hit symbol” is displayed. As described above, the number of “chance eyes” displayed in the last variation effect is determined by the value of the chance eye display count selection counter 203j. For example, if the value when the chance eye display count selection counter 203j is referred to is “3”, the “chance eye” is displayed three times.

  As a result, “chance” is displayed in the first variation effect, and “chance” is displayed up to four times in the second variation effect. Therefore, the “chance eyes” are continuously displayed up to five times in the continuous chance eye effect.

  Also, as shown in the second row of the left figure, after the start of the continuous chance effect, “chance” is displayed in the first and second variation effects, and “chance” is displayed in the third variation effect. When “probability big hit symbol” is displayed after “eye” and the last (third) variation effect pattern becomes “special reach variation”, the result is as shown in the second row of the right figure.

  That is, in the last variation production, “chance” is displayed up to four times, and then “probability big hit symbol” is displayed. Therefore, the “chance eyes” scheduled to be continuous three times at the start of the continuous chance effect production are displayed for a maximum of six consecutive times. Hereinafter, the third stage and the fourth stage are also described in the same manner, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In FIG. 31B, when the final lottery result of the continuous chance effect production is “normal jackpot”, the pattern of the last variation production is “special reach fluctuation (60 seconds)”, and as a result, the display is scheduled to be performed. An example of the content of change when the content of the stop symbol is changed is shown. The first row on the left in FIG. 31 (b) shows that the number of continuous display of “chance eyes” is scheduled to be 2 at the start of the continuous chance effect production. In the first variation effect, “chance” is displayed, and in the second variation effect, “ordinary jackpot symbol” is displayed after “chance”.

  Here, when the last (second) variation effect pattern is “special reach variation”, any of “chance special variation A to F” (see FIG. 10) is used instead of the “special reach variation”. Executed. Then, as shown in the first row on the right, “chance” is displayed up to three times in the last variation effect, and thereafter “normal jackpot symbol” is displayed. As described above, the number of “chance eyes” displayed in the last variation effect is determined by the value of the chance eye display count selection counter 203j.

  In this case, the “chance eyes” are not displayed up to four times in the last variation effect. When the continuous chance effect is executed and the final lottery result is “normal jackpot”, This is because the number of continuous display of “chance eyes” in the continuous chance effect production is limited to a maximum of four times.

  As a result, “chance” is displayed in the first variation effect, and “chance” is displayed up to three times in the second variation effect. Therefore, “chance eyes” are continuously displayed up to four times in the continuous chance effect production.

  Also, as shown in the second row of the left figure, after the start of the continuous chance effect, “chance” is displayed in the first and second variation effects, and “chance” is displayed in the third variation effect. When “ordinary jackpot symbol” is displayed after “eye” and the last (third) variation effect pattern is “special reach variation”, the result is as shown in the second row of the right figure.

  That is, in the last variation effect, “chance” is displayed at most twice, and then “normal jackpot symbol” is displayed. Therefore, the “chance eyes” scheduled to be continuous three times at the start of the continuous chance effect production are displayed four times at maximum.

  In this case, the “chance” is not displayed up to four times in the last variation effect, but as described above, the continuous chance effect is executed, and the final lottery result is “normal jackpot”. This is because the number of continuous display of “chance eyes” in the continuous chance effect production is limited to a maximum of four times. Hereinafter, the third stage and the fourth stage are also described in the same manner, and the description thereof is omitted.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the final lottery result of the consecutive chance stage production is “probable big hit” or “normal big hit”, the last fluctuation production is “super reach fluctuation” or “special reach”. When “change” occurs, the number of continuous display of “chance” is increased. As a result, when the continuous chance eye effect is executed, the player is relieved according to the number of times the “chance eye” is continuously displayed, so that it is possible to provide a highly interesting game to the player. Note that the variation effect that increases the number of times of continuous display of “chance eyes” is not limited to the last variation effect, and any variation effect of any timing may be used as long as it is a variation effect in the continuous chance effect. Further, the variation effect for increasing the number of times of continuous display of “chance eyes” is not limited to one variation effect, and a plurality of variation effects may be performed.

  Next, the flowcharts of FIGS. 13 to 26 will be described. First, timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 20) and NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 26) will be described, and then start-up processing (see FIG. 13) and main processing (see FIG. 14) will be described.

  With reference to FIG. 20, the timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing of main controller 110. The timer interrupt process is a process that is repeatedly executed by the MPU 201 at a cycle of 2 ms, for example. In the timer interrupt process, first, various switch reading processes are executed (S501). Here, for example, the state of various switches 208 connected to the main control device 110 is read and provided in various winning ports (general winning port 63, specific winning port 65a, first winning port 64, etc.). When a winning is detected in the switch, a winning ball command for causing the payout control device 111 to pay out the balls having the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning opening is set (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM 203.

  Next, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S502). Specifically, 1 is added to the first initial value random number counter CINI1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (738 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is stored in the first initial value random number counter buffer provided in the work area 203d of the RAM 203. Similarly, 1 is added to the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (250 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0, and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 The updated value is stored in a second initial value random number counter buffer provided in the work area 203 d of the RAM 203.

  Further, the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4 are updated (S503). Specifically, 1 is added to each of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4, and those counter values are the maximum values (this embodiment In the embodiment, when it reaches 738, 4, 238, 250), it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in buffers corresponding to the counters C1 to C4 provided in the work area 203d of the RAM 203.

  Next, the chance eye display number selection counter 203j in the RAM 203 is updated (S504). Specifically, 1 is added to the chance eye display number selection counter 203j, and the counter value is reset to 1 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (4 in the present embodiment).

  Then, it is determined whether the stop symbol changeable period flag 203i of the RAM 203 is on (S505). If the stop symbol changeable period flag 203i is on (S505: Yes), the fluctuation time counter 203h of the RAM 203 is updated. (S506). Note that, as described above, the stop symbol changeable period flag 203i is a flag that is turned on only during a period during which the stop symbol of the variable effect being executed can be changed. Therefore, if the flag is on, the variable effect is always executed. .

  Next, it is determined whether the value of the variable time counter 203h exceeds the value of the changeable period memory 202a of the ROM 202 (S507), and when the value of the variable time counter 203h exceeds the value of the changeable period memory 202a. (S507: Yes), the stop symbol changeable period flag 203i is set to OFF (S508) because the stop symbol of the variation effect being executed cannot be changed. The count is stopped (S509).

  On the other hand, in the process of S507, when the value of the variation time counter 203h does not exceed the value of the changeable period memory 202a (S507: No), the processes of S508 to S509 are skipped and the process proceeds to S510. Transition. Further, in the process of S505, when the stop symbol changeable period flag 203i is OFF (S505: No), the processes of S506 to S509 described above are skipped and the process proceeds to S510.

  Thereafter, a start winning process is performed in accordance with winning at the first entrance 64 (S510), a firing control process is performed (S511), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. The start winning process will be described later with reference to FIG. In addition, the firing control process is performed on the condition that a touch switch (not shown) for detecting that the player is touching the operation handle 51 is detected and a stop switch (not shown) for stopping the firing is not operated. This is a process for determining on / off of the firing of the sphere. The main controller 110 instructs the launch controller 112 to launch a sphere when the launch of the sphere is on.

  Next, the start winning process (S510) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the start winning process (S510). In the start winning process (S510), when winning to the first entrance 64 is detected, data corresponding to the winning is stored (held) in the holding ball storage area 203a, and according to the lottery result of the winning. The set value is stored in the stop symbol instruction storage table memory 203f, and is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 20).

  In this start winning process (S510), first, the state (on or off) of the first entrance switch 208a is read to determine whether or not the ball has won (entered) the first entrance 64 ( S651). In the process of S651, when it is determined that the state of the first entrance switch 208a is off and there is no winning at the first entrance 64 (S651: No), this is performed without performing anything. The start winning process (S510) is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 20).

  On the other hand, when the state of the first entrance switch 208a is on and it is determined that the ball has won (entered) the first entrance 64 (S651: Yes), the special figure holding ball counter It is determined whether or not the value 203c (number of special figure reservation balls N) is less than a predetermined upper limit (4 in the present embodiment) (S652).

  In the process of S652, when the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203c (the number N of special figure reservation balls) is 4, that is, when the upper limit value has already been reached (S652: No), the processing of S653 to S662 Each process is skipped, the start winning process (S510) is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 20). On the other hand, if the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203c (number N of special figure reservation balls) is less than 4 in the processing of S652 (S652: Yes), 1 is added to the special figure reservation ball counter 203c (S653).

  Next, the values of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 updated by the process of S503 in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 20) are stored in the reserved ball storage area 203a of the RAM 203. Are stored in each of the storage areas 203a1 to 203a3 in the area corresponding to the number N of special figure reservation balls (S654).

  For example, when the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203c (the number N of special figure reservation balls) updated by the processing of S653 is “1”, each storage area 203a1 to 203a3 of the hold first area has each counter Each value of C1 to C3 is stored. That is, if the special figure holding ball number N is “X”, the respective values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the storage areas 203a1 to 203a3 of the holding X area.

  Next, a new winning lottery result is acquired based on the stored values of the counters C1 to C3 and the state of the prefetching high probability state flag 203e (S655). More specifically, if the prefetching high probability state flag 203e is on, the stored value of each of the counters C1 to C3 is analyzed assuming that the jackpot probability is a high probability state, and the prefetching high probability state flag 203e is off. Then, assuming that the jackpot probability is in a low probability state, the stored values of the counters C1 to C3 are analyzed. As a result of the lottery, whether it is a “big hit” or “off”, if it is a big hit, “probable big hit” or “ordinary big hit”, if it is out of place, the stop symbol is “rear out of front” or “out of front” It is acquired (read ahead) whether it is “non-reach” or “completely off”.

  And a stop symbol instruction | indication storage table update process is performed (S656). Note that the stop symbol instruction storage table update process will be described later with reference to FIG. 22, but is a process for storing the set value corresponding to the acquired lottery result in the stop symbol instruction storage table.

  When the stop symbol instruction storage table update process (S656) is completed, it is determined whether the new winning lottery result is a big win (S657). If the new winning lottery result is a big win (S657: Yes). Then, it is determined whether the jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot (S658). If the jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot (S658: Yes), the prefetching high probability state flag 203e is set to ON (S659). If the jackpot is a normal jackpot (S658: No), the prefetching high probability The status flag 203e is set to off (S660). On the other hand, in the process of S657, if the new winning lottery result is out of place (S657: No), each process of S658 to S660 is skipped and the process proceeds to S661.

  Next, a hold number command is set (S661). Here, a hold number command indicating the value of the special figure hold number counter 203c (special figure hold ball number N) is set. The hold number command set here is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 at the execution timing of the next main process (see FIG. 14). When the output hold number command is received by the effect control device 117, the same number of lamps as the special figure hold ball number N indicated by the hold number command are turned on in the special figure hold lamp 85.

  Next, the LED 37a in the first symbol display device 37 is turned on according to the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c (number N of special figure holding balls), and the new holding number is indicated by the lighting state (S662). When the process of S662 is completed, the start winning process (S510) is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 20).

  According to the start winning process (S510) in FIG. 21 described above, when a winning to the first winning slot 64 is detected by the first winning slot switch 208a, data corresponding to the winning (each counter C1) (Each value of .about.C3) can be stored in the area with the smallest area number among the empty holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) of the holding ball storage area 203a. Therefore, in the reserved ball storage area 203a, the data corresponding to the older winnings can be stored in the area with the smaller area number. Therefore, the data is given with the temporal winning order (winning order). Can be remembered.

  Further, the lottery result of the data corresponding to the winning to the first entrance 64 (each value of each counter C1 to C3) is prefetched, and the set value corresponding to the lottery result is stored in the stop symbol instruction storage table. be able to. Each time the lottery result of data corresponding to a new winning is prefetched (acquired), the state of the prefetching high probability state flag 203e can be updated based on the lottery result. Therefore, even if the lottery result is not acquired by waiting until the start of the fluctuating production corresponding to the new winning, when the new winning data is acquired, the lottery result is displayed in the state of the prefetch high probability state flag 203e. Analysis (prefetching) based on

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the stop symbol instruction storage table update process (S656) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the stop symbol instruction storage table update process (S656) of main controller 110. The stop symbol instruction storage table update process (S656) is a process for storing a set value corresponding to a new winning lottery result in the stop symbol instruction storage table, and is executed every time a winning is detected. is there. In addition, it is a process performed in the start winning process (refer FIG. 21) mentioned above.

  In the stop symbol instruction storage table update process (S656), first, it is determined whether or not the new winning lottery result is “out” (S1501). This new winning lottery result is the lottery result acquired in the process of S655 in FIG. 21. Specifically, it is “big hit” or “out”, or “probable big hit” in the case of big win. Or, if it is “normal jackpot”, or if it is off, the stop symbol is “rear out of front / rear”, “reach other than front / rear out” or “complete out”.

  In the process of S1501, if the lottery result of the new winning is “out” (S1501: Yes), the set value of the current winning is set in the stop symbol instruction storage table of the stop symbol instruction storage table memory 203f. The setting value of the area to be stored is acquired (S1502). Next, it is determined whether the acquired set value is “set value: skip after hit” or “set value: skip after miss” (S1503), and the acquired set value is “set value: skip after hit”. Or, if “setting value: skip after losing” (S1503: Yes), since the setting value has already been set, the process proceeds to S1505 without doing anything.

  On the other hand, if the acquired setting value is not “setting value: skip after hit” or “setting value: skip after loss” (S1503: No), the setting value has not yet been set, so the processing of S1504 Migrate to Further, in the process of S1501, if the new winning lottery result is “win” (S1501: No), the process proceeds to S1504.

  In the process of S1504, the set value corresponding to the new winning lottery result is set according to the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c in the holding areas (first holding area to fourth holding area) of the stop symbol instruction storage table. (S1504). For example, when the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c is “1”, the setting value corresponding to the new winning lottery result is stored in the first holding area. That is, if the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c is “X”, the set value corresponding to the new winning lottery result is stored in the Xth holding area.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 6C, the set values corresponding to the new winning lottery result are as follows. The winning lottery result is “rear out of front / rear reach”, “reach out of front / rear out”, “completely out of reach”. ”Is“ setting value: miss ”, and if the winning lottery result is“ probable jackpot ”,“ normal jackpot ”is“ setting value: jackpot ”.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the new winning lottery result is a “hit” (S1505). If the new winning lottery result is “hit” (S1505: Yes), it is “probable big win”. Is determined (S1506). If the new winning lottery result is “probable big hit” (S1506: Yes), the probable big win winning process is executed (S1507), the stop symbol instruction storing table updating process is terminated, and the start winning process ( Return to FIG. Note that the probability variation jackpot winning process will be described later with reference to FIG. 23, but it is based on the contents of the stop symbol instruction storage table whether the final chance lottery whose final lottery result is “probability variation jackpot” is started. It is a process for determining.

  On the other hand, in the process of S1506, when the new winning lottery result is “normal jackpot” (S1506: No), the normal jackpot winning process is executed (S1508), and this stop symbol instruction storage table update process is executed. End and return to the start winning process (see FIG. 21). Note that the normal jackpot winning process will be described later with reference to FIG. 24, but whether or not to start the continuous chance stage effect whose final lottery result is “normal jackpot” is based on the contents of the stop symbol instruction storage table. It is a process for determining.

  Also, in the processing of S1505, when the new winning lottery result is “dismiss” (S1505: No), it is determined whether it is “front / rear outreach” (S1509). When the lottery result is “front / rear out of reach” (S1509: Yes), the front / rear out of reach reach winning process is executed (S1510), the stop symbol instruction storing table updating process is terminated, and the start winning process (FIG. 21). Return to Reference). Note that the back-and-forth losing reach winning process will be described later with reference to FIG. 25, but the stop symbol instruction storage table indicates whether or not to start the continuous chance eye effect whose final lottery result is “out (chance eye)”. It is a process for determining based on the content of.

  On the other hand, in the processing of S1509, if the new winning lottery result is not “front / rear out of reach” (S1509: No), the stop symbol instruction storage table update processing is terminated without doing anything, and the start winning processing ( Return to FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the probability variation big win process (S1507) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the probability variation big win process (S1507) of the main controller 110. The probability variation jackpot winning process (S1507) is a process for deciding whether to start a continuous chance eye effect whose final lottery result is “probability variation jackpot” based on the contents of the stop symbol instruction storage table. This is a process executed in the stopped symbol instruction storage table update process (see FIG. 22).

  In this probability variation big prize winning process (S1507), first, each set value of the stop symbol instruction storage table (see the left diagram of FIG. 27) of the stop symbol instruction storage table memory 203f is acquired (S1601). Next, in the entire stop symbol instruction storage table (including the execution area), the number of “setting value: out” following the preceding area is counted from the area where the previous winning setting value is stored. The continuous number is set (S1602).

  Here, the “front area” indicates an area in a direction approaching the execution area. Specifically, each area is in the order of “next reserved area” → “fourth reserved area” → “third reserved area” → “second reserved area” → “first reserved area” → “execution area”. , It is assumed to continue forward (see FIG. 27).

  Next, in the counted “setting value: out”, it is determined whether the setting value in the execution area is the previous “setting value: out” (S1603), and in the counted “setting value: out”. When the setting value of the execution area is the last “setting value: out” (S1603: Yes), there is a possibility of changing the stop pattern of the variation effect being executed. Therefore, in this case, first, it is determined whether “super reach fluctuation” or “special reach fluctuation” is being executed (S1604). On the other hand, when the set value of the execution area is not the previous “set value: out” in the counted “set value: out” (S1603: No), only the stop pattern of the variable effect scheduled to be executed (not executed). Therefore, the process proceeds to S1609.

  In the process of S1604, when “super reach fluctuation” or “special reach fluctuation” is being executed (S1604: Yes), the fluctuation effect being executed (that is, the reach effect) is being executed rather than the start of the continuous chance eye effect. Prioritize continuation. Therefore, the process proceeds to S1609. This is because the “super-reach fluctuation” or “special reach fluctuation” reach production generally has a higher game value production than the continuous chance eye production.

  On the other hand, in the process of S1604, when “super reach fluctuation” or “special reach fluctuation” is not executed (S1604: No), there is a possibility of changing the stop pattern of the fluctuation effect being executed. Then, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol changeable period flag 203i is on (S1605). If the stop symbol changeable period flag 203i is OFF (S1605: No), the process is shifted to S1609 because it is a period during which the stop symbol of the variation effect being executed cannot be changed.

  On the other hand, in the process of S1605, when the stop symbol changeable period flag 203i is on (S1605: Yes), it is a case of changing the stop symbol of the variation effect being executed. In this case, a stop symbol change command is immediately output to the effect control device 117 (S1606). The stop symbol change command is a command for instructing the effect control device 117 to change the stop symbol of the variation effect being executed to “chance”. Here, the stop symbol change command is immediately output to the effect control device 117 without waiting for the external output process of the main process (see S201 in FIG. 14). Since the main process is executed every 4 ms, if the stop symbol change command is transmitted immediately, the command can be transmitted to the effect control device 117 at a maximum of about 4 ms earlier.

  Further, in the main control device 110, when the commands to be transmitted to the sub-control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the effect control device 117 are concentrated, for example, several times within the period in which the main process is being executed. There may be a case where only a certain number of commands are transmitted during a period in which commands are transmitted separately or the main process is being executed, and the remaining commands are transmitted in the main process that is subsequently executed. Therefore, if the stop symbol change command is transmitted at the execution timing of the main process in the same way as other commands, the stop symbol change command is sent at the earliest execution timing of the main process when the commands to be transmitted are concentrated. There is a possibility that transmission cannot be performed and transmission may be carried over. However, in the present embodiment, since the stop symbol change command and other commands (for example, the number-of-holds command) are separately transmitted to the effect control means 117, the stop symbol change command is promptly and reliably transmitted to the effect control means 117. Can be sent.

  In addition, the main controller 110 can separately transmit the stop symbol change command and other commands (for example, the number-of-holds command) to the effect control means 117, so that it is more controllable than the case where it is transmitted at the same timing. The burden can be distributed. Furthermore, since the production control device 117 can receive the stop symbol change command and other commands (for example, the number-of-holds command) at different timings, the processing corresponding to each command can be executed at different timings. , The control burden can be distributed.

  In the present embodiment, the stop symbol change command is output immediately. However, here, only the stop symbol change command is set, and the effect control device 117 is subjected to an external output process at the next main process execution timing. You may comprise so that it may output. In that case, if the stop symbol change command is configured to be transmitted with the highest priority, the stop symbol change command can be transmitted to the effect control means 117 quickly and reliably.

  When the processing of S1606 is completed, 1 is added to the chance number continuous number counter 203g (S1607). As described above, the chance chance continuous number counter 203g is a counter that indicates the number of times that the fluctuating effect having the stop symbol as “chance eye” is continuously executed. Next, in the stop symbol instruction storage table, all the setting values in each area from the area where the previous winning setting value is stored to the execution area are changed to “setting value: chance” (S1608). , The process proceeds to S1612.

  In the processing of S1609, “setting value: following the area ahead from the area where the setting value of the previous winning prize is stored in the holding area (first holding area to fourth holding area) of the stop symbol instruction storage table. The number of “off” is counted to determine the number of consecutive out (S1609). Next, it is determined whether the number of consecutive continuations is 1 or more (S1610).

  If the number of consecutive consecutive misses is 1 or more (S1610: Yes), at least the consecutive chances are obtained by using the variation effect of the previous winning (scheduled) and the variation effect of the current winning (scheduled). Production can be performed. Therefore, in this case, in the holding area (first holding area to fourth holding area) of the stop symbol instruction storage table, the “setting value” that follows the preceding area from the area in which the previous winning setting value is stored is stored. : “Off” are all changed to “set value: chance” (S1611), and the process proceeds to S1612.

  On the other hand, in the process of S1610, when the number of consecutive continuations is less than 1 (S1610: No), this is a case where the continuous chance effect presentation cannot be started, so this probability variation big win winning process is terminated and the stop symbol instruction storage table update process (FIG. Return to 22).

  In the processing of S1612, the “setting value: jackpot” of the area where the setting value of the current winning prize is stored in the stop symbol instruction storage table is changed to “setting value: chance chance & probability change jackpot” (S1612). ). Then, in the stop symbol instruction storage table, “setting value: skip after jackpot” is set in the area in which the set value of the next winning prize should be stored (S1613), and the probability variation jackpot winning process is terminated and stopped. The process returns to the symbol instruction storage table update process (see FIG. 22).

  According to the probability variation big win winning process (S1507) of FIG. 23 described above, compared to the case where only the stop symbol of the variation effect scheduled to be executed is changed to “chance eye”, the stop symbol of the variable effect being executed is “chance”. The amount that can be changed to “eyes”, that is, “chance eyes” can be displayed once more. Therefore, since the chance of performing the continuous chance eye effect can be increased, the player's expectation can be improved. In addition, the fluctuating effect with “stop chance” as the stop symbol is executed continuously at least twice or more. That is, since single execution can be prohibited, it is possible to increase the value of the continuous chance effect.

  In addition, the stop symbol change command can be immediately output to the effect control device 117 without waiting for the external output process of the main process (see S201 in FIG. 14). By immediately outputting (transmitting) the stop symbol command, the command can be transmitted to the effect control device 117 about 4 ms earlier. Further, even when commands to be transmitted are concentrated by the external output process of the main process, the stop symbol change command can be transmitted to the effect control means 117 quickly and reliably.

  In addition, the main controller 110 can separately transmit the stop symbol change command and other commands (for example, the number-of-holds command) to the effect control means 117, so that it is more controllable than the case where it is transmitted at the same timing. The burden can be distributed. Furthermore, since the production control device 117 can receive the stop symbol change command and other commands (for example, the number-of-holds command) at different timings, the processing corresponding to each command can be executed at different timings. , The control burden can be distributed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the normal jackpot winning process (S1508) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the normal jackpot winning process (S1508) of the main controller 110. The normal jackpot winning process (S1508) is a process for deciding whether to start the continuous chance effect production whose final lottery result is “normal jackpot” based on the contents of the stop symbol instruction storage table. This is a process executed in the stopped symbol instruction storage table update process (see FIG. 22).

  In this normal jackpot winning process (S1508), first, each set value of the stop symbol instruction storage table (see the left diagram of FIG. 28) of the stop symbol instruction storage table memory 203f is acquired (S1701). Next, in the entire stop symbol instruction storage table (including the execution area), the number of “setting value: out” following the preceding area is counted from the area where the previous winning setting value is stored. The number is continuous (S1702). As described above, each area is in the order of “next reserved area” → “fourth reserved area” → “third reserved area” → “second reserved area” → “first reserved area” → “execution area”. It is assumed that it continues ahead.

  Next, it is determined whether the number of consecutive continuations is 4 (S1703). If the number of consecutive continuations is 4 (S1703: Yes), “setting value: out of range” is set in each area from the execution area to the third reserved area. "Is stored, and" set value: hit (normal) "is stored in the fourth reserved area. Here, when the chance chance effect is started and the “chance eye” is displayed from the variation effect that is being executed, the number of continuous display of the “chance eye” in the chance chance effect is 5 times or more. The stop design of the fluctuating production is not changed. Therefore, the process proceeds to S1710. That is, since the final lottery result is “ordinary jackpot”, the process proceeds to S1710 in order to limit the maximum number of continuous display of “chance” to 4 times.

  On the other hand, in the processing of S1703, when the number of consecutive continuations is other than 4 (any of 0 to 3) (S1703: No), the set value of the execution area is the foremost in the counted “setting value: detachment”. It is determined whether or not “setting value: out of” (S1704). In the counted “setting value: out”, if the setting value in the execution area is the previous “setting value: out” (S1704: Yes), there is a possibility of changing the stop pattern of the changing effect being executed. Therefore, first, it is determined whether “super reach fluctuation” or “special reach fluctuation” is being executed (S1705).

  On the other hand, in the processing of S1704, if the setting value of the execution area is not the previous “setting value: deviation” in the counted “setting value: deviation” (S1704: No), the execution schedule (unexecuted) changes. Since only the stop symbol of the effect is changed, the process proceeds to S1710.

  In the processing of S1705, when “super reach fluctuation” or “special reach fluctuation” is being executed (S1705: Yes), the execution of the fluctuation effect being executed (that is, the reach effect) rather than the start of the continuous chance eye effect. Prioritize continuation. Therefore, the process proceeds to S1710. This is because, as described above, the “super reach variation” or “special reach variation” reach effect generally has a higher gaming value than the continuous chance effect.

  On the other hand, in the process of S1705, when “super reach fluctuation” or “special reach fluctuation” is not executed (S1705: No), there is a possibility of changing the stop pattern of the fluctuation effect being executed. Then, it is determined whether the stop symbol changeable period flag 203i is on (S1706). When the stop symbol changeable period flag 203i is OFF (S1706: No), the process is shifted to S1710 because the stop symbol of the variation effect being executed cannot be changed.

  On the other hand, in the processing of S1706, when the stop symbol changeable period flag 203i is on (S1706: Yes), it is a case of changing the stop symbol of the variation effect being executed. In this case, a stop symbol change command is immediately output to the effect control device 117 (S1707). Here, similarly to the process of S1606 of FIG. 23 described above, the stop symbol change command is immediately output to the effect control device 117 without waiting for the external output process of the main process (see S201 of FIG. 14).

  When the processing of S1707 is completed, 1 is added to the chance number continuous number counter 203g (S1708). As described above, the chance chance continuous number counter 203g is a counter that indicates the number of times that the fluctuating effect having the stop symbol as “chance eye” is continuously executed. Next, in the stop symbol instruction storage table, all setting values in each area from the area where the previous winning setting value is stored to the execution area are changed to “setting value: chance” (S1709). , The process proceeds to S1713.

  In the process of S1710, “setting value: following the area ahead from the area where the setting value of the previous winning prize is stored in the holding area (first holding area to fourth holding area) of the stop symbol instruction storage table. The number of “off” is counted to determine the number of consecutive out (S1710). Next, it is determined whether the number of outliers is 1 or more (S1711).

  If the number of consecutive consecutive misses is 1 or more (S1711: Yes), at least the consecutive chances are obtained by using the variation effect of the previous winning (scheduled) and the variation effect of the current winning (scheduled). Production can be performed. Therefore, in this case, in the holding area (first holding area to fourth holding area) of the stop symbol instruction storage table, the “setting value” that follows the preceding area from the area in which the previous winning setting value is stored is stored. : “Off” are all changed to “set value: chance” (S1712), and the process proceeds to S1713.

  On the other hand, in the processing of S1711, if the number of consecutive continuations is less than 1 (S1711: No), this is a case where the continuous chance winning effect cannot be started. Return to 22).

  In the processing of S1713, “setting value: jackpot” of the area where the setting value of the current winning prize is stored in the stop symbol instruction storage table is changed to “setting value: chance chance & normal jackpot” (S1713). ). Then, in the stop symbol instruction storage table, “setting value: skip after jackpot” is set in the area in which the set value of the next winning prize should be stored (S1714), and this normal jackpot winning process is terminated and stopped. The process returns to the symbol instruction storage table update process (see FIG. 22).

  According to the normal jackpot winning process (S1508) in FIG. 24 described above, as in the case of the probability variation jackpot winning process (see FIG. 23), only the stop symbol of the variable effect scheduled to be executed is changed to “chance”. In comparison, it is possible to display the “chance eye” as many times as possible, that is, the amount of change that can be changed to the “chance eye” for the change effect being executed. Therefore, since the chance of performing the continuous chance eye effect can be increased, the player's expectation can be improved. In addition, the fluctuating effect with “stop chance” as the stop symbol is executed continuously at least twice or more. That is, since single execution can be prohibited, it is possible to increase the value of the continuous chance effect.

  In addition, the stop symbol change command can be immediately output to the effect control device 117 without waiting for the external output process of the main process (see S201 in FIG. 14). By immediately outputting (transmitting) the stop symbol command, the command can be transmitted to the effect control device 117 about 4 ms earlier. Further, even when commands to be transmitted are concentrated by the external output process of the main process, the stop symbol change command can be transmitted to the effect control means 117 quickly and reliably.

  In addition, the main controller 110 can separately transmit the stop symbol change command and other commands (for example, the number-of-holds command) to the effect control means 117, so that it is more controllable than the case where it is transmitted at the same timing. The burden can be distributed. Furthermore, since the production control device 117 can receive the stop symbol change command and other commands (for example, the number-of-holds command) at different timings, the processing corresponding to each command can be executed at different timings. , The control burden can be distributed.

  Next, the front / rear reach reach winning process (S1510) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the front / rear detach reach winning process (S1510) of main controller 110. The back-and-forth out-reach winning process (S1510) is a process for determining whether to start a continuous chance stage effect whose final lottery result is “out (chance)” based on the contents of the stop symbol instruction storage table. This is a process executed in the above-described stop symbol instruction storage table update process (see FIG. 22).

  In this front / rear miss reach winning process (S1510), first, each set value of the stop symbol instruction storage table (see the left diagram of FIG. 29) of the stop symbol instruction storage table memory 203f is acquired (S1801).

  Next, in the holding area (the first holding area to the fourth holding area) of the stop symbol instruction storage table, “setting value: deviation” following the area ahead from the area where the setting value of the previous winning prize is stored. Are counted as the number of consecutive deviations (S1802). As described above, each area is in the order of “next reserved area” → “fourth reserved area” → “third reserved area” → “second reserved area” → “first reserved area” → “execution area”. It is assumed that it continues ahead. Here, as in the processing of S1602 in FIG. 23 and the processing of S1702 in FIG. 24, “setting value: out of” for each area up to the execution area is not counted because the final lottery result is This is because the stop symbol being executed is not changed in the case of a continuous chance effect that is “out (chance)”.

  Next, it is determined whether the number of consecutive continuations is 3 (S1803). If the number of consecutive continuations is 3 (S1803: Yes), “setting value” is set in each area from the first reserved area to the third reserved area. : Out ”is stored, and“ set value: out (back and forth out) ”is stored in the fourth reserved area.

  Here, when the “chance eye” is displayed from the variation effect scheduled to be executed first after the continuous chance eye effect is started, the number of continuous display of the “chance eye” in the continuous chance eye effect is 4 times, and 3 times. Will be exceeded. Therefore, in this case, the stop symbol of the variation effect scheduled to be executed first is not “chance”. Therefore, in the stop symbol instruction storage table, “setting value: out” of the first reserved area is changed to “setting value: first skip” (S1804), and the process proceeds to S1806.

  On the other hand, in the processing of S1803, when the number of consecutive continuations is other than 3 (any one of 0 to 2) (S1803: No), it is determined whether the number of consecutive continuations is 1 or more (S1805). When the number of consecutive consecutive misses is 1 or more (S1805: Yes), at least the consecutive chances are obtained using the variation effect of the previous winning (to be executed) and the variation effect of the current winning (to be executed). Production can be performed. Therefore, in this case, the process proceeds to S1806. On the other hand, in the process of S1805, when the number of consecutive misses is less than 1 (S1805: No), this is a case in which the continuous chance stage effect cannot be started. Return to FIG.

  In the processing of S1806, “setting value: following the area ahead from the area where the setting value of the current winning prize is stored in the holding area (the first holding area to the fourth holding area) of the stop symbol instruction storage table. All “off” are changed to “set value: chance” (S1806). Then, “setting value: skip after losing” is set in the area in which the set value of the next winning prize is stored in the stop symbol instruction storing table (S1807). The process returns to the stop symbol instruction storage table update process (see FIG. 22).

  According to the above-described front / rear miss reach winning process (S1510) of FIG. 25, “setting value: skip after losing” can be set in the area for storing the set value of the next winning in the stop symbol instruction storage table. . Therefore, because the stop symbol of the next variable effect after the continuous chance effect production has ended can be a stop symbol other than “chance eye”, the final chance result is “out (chance eye)”. Is executed, it is possible to reliably limit the number of continuous display of “chance eyes” to 3 times.

  For example, after the end of a continuous chance effect (for example, “Chance Eye” is displayed three times in succession), another continuous chance effect (for example, “Chance Eye” is displayed three times in succession) is executed. Then, it seems as if the fluctuating effect with the stop symbol as “chance” was performed six times in a row. However, in the present embodiment, since the stop pattern of the next fluctuation effect after the continuous chance eye effect has been finished can always be a stop symbol other than “chance eye”, the continuous chance eye effect is executed continuously. Can be prevented.

  In addition, for example, after the end of the continuous chance effect (for example, “Chance Eye” is displayed three times in succession), the final chance that the final lottery result is “normal jackpot” (for example, “Chance” Even when “eye” is displayed four times in succession, it appears as if the fluctuating effect with the stop symbol “chance eye” is performed seven times in succession. However, even in such a case, it is possible to prevent the continuous chance effect from being continuously executed for the same reason as described above, so that the continuous chance effect can be accurately executed. In addition, the fluctuating effect with “stop chance” as the stop symbol is executed continuously at least twice or more. That is, since single execution can be prohibited, it is possible to increase the value of the continuous chance effect.

  Next, an NMI interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 in the payout / release control device 111 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt processing of main controller 110 and payout launch controller 111. The NMI interrupt process is a process executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like.

  First, an NMI interrupt process executed in main controller 110 will be described. By this NMI interrupt processing, the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. Then, the MPU 201 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process, stores the power-off occurrence information in the RAM 203 as a setting of the power-off occurrence information (S701), and ends the NMI interrupt process. To do.

  Next, an NMI interrupt process executed in the payout / release control device 111 will be described. By such NMI interrupt processing, information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 in the payout and emission control device 111, and the MPU 211 interrupts the control being executed. Then, the NMI interrupt process is started.

  Next, a startup process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing start-up processing of main controller 110. The start-up process is a process for performing various initial settings of the main controller 110, and is a process that is executed when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on or the MPU 201 is reset.

  In the start-up process, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S101). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance in the stack pointer is set, and a wait process (in order to wait for the sub control device (the payout control device 111, the effect control device 117, etc.) to become operable) 1 second in this embodiment) is executed (S102). Next, access to the RAM 203 is permitted (S103).

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

  If power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S105: Yes), a RAM determination value is calculated (S106). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S107: No), that is, the calculated RAM determination is performed. If the value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is shut off, the backed up data has been destroyed, and the process moves to S111 even in such a case. Note that the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 203, as will be described later in the process of S215 of the main process (see FIG. 14). Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly stored.

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

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

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S105: Yes), and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( S107: Yes), the information on the occurrence of power interruption is cleared while the backed up data is held in the RAM 203 (S108). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the payout control device 111 to the gaming state when the drive power supply is shut off is transmitted to the payout control device 111 (S109), and the process proceeds to S110. When the payout control device 111 receives this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213. In the process of S110, the interrupt is permitted and the process proceeds to a main process (see FIG. 14) of the main controller 110 described later.

  Next, a main process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing main processing of the main controller 110. The main process is a process for executing the main control of the pachinko machine 10, and is executed after the start-up process (see FIG. 13) of the main controller 110 described above, and then repeatedly executed at a cycle of 4 ms. It is processing. As an outline, each process of S201 to S207 is executed as a periodic process with a period of 4 ms, and the counter update process of S210, S211 and S212 is executed in the remaining time.

  In this main process, first, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted to a sub-control device (payout control device 111, effect control device 117, etc.) (S201). For example, when a prize ball command is set by the process of S501 of the timer interruption process (see FIG. 20), the prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control device 111. Further, for example, the number-of-holds command set by the above-mentioned start winning process (see FIG. 21) or the change of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 set by the change start process (see FIG. 17) described later. Various commands such as a variation pattern command, a stop symbol command, a stop command, and an effect time addition command are transmitted to the effect control device 117 (necessary for display). Further, when launching a sphere, a sphere launch signal is transmitted to the launch controller 112.

  The transmission of output data such as commands is performed in the order in which the output data such as commands are set. Then, when the production control device 117 receives various commands output from the main control device 110 (necessary for the 3rd symbol display by the 3rd symbol display device 81), A variation effect and a jackpot effect displayed on the 3 symbol display device 81 and a stop symbol displayed on the 3 symbol display device 81 are set.

  Next, each value of the variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 is updated (S202). Specifically, 1 is added to the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3, and when these counter values reach the maximum values (198, 240, and 162 in this embodiment), they are cleared to 0, respectively. Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS 1, CS 2, and CS 3 are stored in buffers corresponding to the counters CS 1 to CS 3 provided in the work area 203 d of the RAM 203.

  When the update of the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 is completed, the chance eye display number selection counter 203j of the RAM 203 is updated (S203). Specifically, 1 is added to the chance eye display number selection counter 203j, and the counter value is reset to 1 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (4 in the present embodiment).

  Next, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S204), the processing for displaying on the first symbol display device 37 and the variation of the third symbol on the third symbol display device 81 are performed. A variation process for setting a pattern or the like is executed (S205). The variation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the end of the variation process (S205), when the pachinko machine 10 is in the big hit state, a large opening opening / closing process for opening or closing the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a of the variable winning device 65 is executed ( S206). That is, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for each round of the big hit state, and it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the specific winning opening 65a has elapsed or whether a specified number of balls have won the specific winning opening 65a. When any of these conditions is met, the specific winning opening 65a is closed. The opening and closing of the specific winning opening 65a is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 rounds).

  Next, display control processing of the second symbol (for example, symbol “◯” or “x”) in the second symbol display unit 83 is executed (S207). Briefly, on the condition that the ball has passed through the second entrance 67 (through gate), the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired at the passing timing, and the second symbol display unit 83 In FIG. 2, the second symbol variation display is performed. Then, the winning determination in the second symbol is performed based on the value of the second random number counter C4, and when the winning state of the second symbol is reached, the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is released for a predetermined time, and the ball Becomes easy to enter the first entrance 64.

  After that, it is determined whether or not the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S208). If the power failure occurrence information is not stored in the RAM 203 (S208: No), the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs a power failure signal. SG1 is not output and the power supply is not shut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S209). If the predetermined time has already passed (S209: Yes), the process proceeds to S201, and the above-described processes of S201 to S209 are repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S209: No), the first time is reached until the predetermined time, that is, within the remaining time until the next main process execution timing. Updating the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 (S210), updating the variation type counters CS1, CS2 and CS3 (S211), and updating the chance eye display number selection counter 203j (S212). Run repeatedly.

  First, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S210). Specifically, 1 is added to the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (738, 250 in this embodiment), it is set to 0. clear. Then, the updated values of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are stored in buffers corresponding to the counters CINI1 and CINI2 provided in the work area 203d of the RAM 203, respectively.

  Next, the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are updated (S211). Specifically, 1 is added to the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3, and when these counter values reach the maximum values (198, 240, and 162 in this embodiment), they are cleared to 0, respectively. Then, the updated values of the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are stored in buffers corresponding to the counters CS1 to CS3 provided in the work area 203d of the RAM 203, respectively.

  Then, the chance eye display count selection counter 203j is updated (S212). Specifically, 1 is added to the chance eye display number selection counter 203j, and the counter value is reset to 1 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (4 in the present embodiment).

  Since the execution time of each process of S201 to S207 described above changes according to the game state, the remaining time until the next main process execution timing is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly performing the update of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 (that is, , The initial value of the first random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second random number counter C4) can be updated at random. Similarly, the variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 and the chance eye display number selection counter 203j can be updated at random.

  In the process of S208, if power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S208: Yes), the power supply is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or power off, and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. As a result, since the NMI interruption process of FIG. 26 has been executed, the process at the time of power-off after S213 is executed. First, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S213), and a power-off command indicating that the power has been cut off is transmitted to the sub-control devices (payout control device 111, effect control device 117, etc.) (S214). . Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S215), access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S216), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 203.

  Note that the processing of S208 is performed at the end of a series of processing corresponding to the game state change performed in S201 to S207, or at the end of one cycle of the processing of S210 to S212 performed within the remaining time. It is running. Therefore, in the main process of the main controller 110, the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed. Therefore, when returning from the power interruption state, the process is performed after the start-up process is completed. It can start from the process of S201. That is, the process can be started from the process of S201 as in the case where the process is initialized in the startup process. Therefore, in the process when the power is shut down, the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 are saved in the stack area or the stack pointer value is not saved. In the process (S101), the stack pointer is set to a predetermined value (initial value), so that the process can start from the process of S201. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden on the main control device 110 and to perform accurate control without causing the main control device 110 to malfunction or run away.

  Next, the fluctuation process (S205) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the fluctuation process (S205) of the main controller 110. The variation process (S205) is a process for starting the variation display corresponding to the data when the data corresponding to the winning is stored (suspended) in the reserved ball storage area 203a. 14).

  In this variation process (S205), it is first determined whether or not a big hit is currently being made (S301). As for the jackpot, during the jackpot game displayed on the 3rd symbol display device 81 and the 1st symbol display device 37 in the case of the jackpot (that is, “probability jackpot”, “normal jackpot” two), and jackpot Includes during the predetermined time after the game ends. If the result of the determination is that it is a big hit (S301: Yes), this fluctuation process (S205) is terminated without performing anything, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 14) of the main controller 110.

  If it is not a big hit (S301: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302), and if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is not changing. (S302: No), the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203c (number of special figure reservation balls N) is acquired (S303).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure holding ball number N is larger than 0 (S304). If the special figure holding ball number N is 0 (S304: No) as a result of checking by the process of S304, S305 to S305. The process of S306 is skipped, the fluctuation process (S205) is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 14) of the main controller 110. On the other hand, if the special figure holding ball number N is 1 or more (S304: Yes), the holding data forward feed process is executed (S305).

  Note that the pending data forward feed processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 16, but the data used for determining the big hit is shifted from the reserved ball storage area 203a to the reserved ball execution area 203b, and the fluctuation corresponding to the big hit determination is made. This is a process for shifting the data used for setting the stop symbol from the reserved area in the stop symbol instruction storage table to the execution area when the effect is executed.

  When the pending data sequential feed process (S305) ends, a fluctuation start process for starting the fluctuation display of the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S306). The variation start process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, the fluctuation process (S205) is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 14) of the main controller 110.

  Further, since this fluctuation process (S205) is a subroutine executed in the main process, it is executed every 4 ms. However, if it is a big hit (S301: Yes) or if it is fluctuating (S302: Yes) Since the processes of S305 to S306 are skipped, the variable display is not started each time the variable process is executed, and the data corresponding to the pending winning is not consumed.

  In the process of S302, if it is determined that the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302: Yes), it is determined whether or not the change time has elapsed (S307). The display time during the change of the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the change pattern selected by the change type counters CS1 and CS2 and the addition time selected by the change type counter CS3. If it has not elapsed (S307: No), this variation process (S205) is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 14) of the main controller 110.

  On the other hand, if the variation time of the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed in the processing of S307 (S307: Yes), a display mode corresponding to the stop symbol of the first symbol display device 37 is set (S308). In the setting of the stop symbol, whether or not a big hit is determined according to the value of the first random number counter C1, and in the case of a big hit, the “high probability state ( Whether the symbol becomes “probable jackpot” or the symbol that becomes “low probability state after normal jackpot (normal jackpot)” is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the red LED is turned on when “high probability state (probability big hit) after jackpot end”, and green LED when “low probability state (normal jackpot) after jackpot end”. Is turned on, and a blue LED is turned on when it is off. In addition, although the lighting of each LED is released when the next fluctuation display is started, it may be turned on only for a few seconds after the fluctuation stops.

  Further, in the first symbol display device 37, for example, if the currently lit LED is red, for example, if the currently lit LED is red from the start of variation until the variation time elapses, the red LED is turned off. The green LED is turned on, and if the green LED is lit, the green LED is turned off and the blue LED is turned on. If the blue LED is lit, the blue LED is turned off. And a display mode for turning on the red LED is set.

  When the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 corresponding to the stopped symbol is set in the process of S308, the variation stop of the third symbol display device 81 is stopped to synchronize with the lighting of the LED in the first symbol display device 37. A command is set (S309). When receiving the stop command, the effect control device 117 ends the variable display being executed on the third symbol display device 81. More specifically, in the 3rd symbol display device 81, when the variation time elapses, the variation is stopped, and when the stop command is received, one variation effect in the 3rd symbol display device 81 ends. Then, when the process of S309 is completed, the fluctuation process (S205) is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 14) of the main controller 110.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the pending data sequential feed process (S305) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the pending data sequential feed processing (S305) of the main control device 110. The hold data forward feed process (S305) shifts the data used for the jackpot determination from the hold ball storage area 203a to the hold ball execution area 203b, and executes a stop effect when executing a variation effect according to the jackpot determination. This is a process for shifting the data used for the setting from the reserved area in the stop symbol instruction storage table to the execution area. In addition, this holding data forward feed process is a process executed in the fluctuation process (see FIG. 15), and is a process executed when the special figure holding ball number N is 1 or more.

  In the hold data forward feed process (S305), first, each data stored in the hold first area of the hold ball storage area 203a is shifted to the hold ball execution area 203b (S351). In the process of S351, specifically, the data stored in the first per-random number counter storage area 203a1 of the reserved first area is shifted to the first per-random number counter storage area 203b1 of the reserved ball execution area 203b. Similarly, the data stored in the first per category counter storage area 203a2 is transferred to the first per category counter storage area 203b2, and the data stored in the stop pattern selection counter storage area 203a3 is converted into the stop pattern selection counter storage area 203b3. Shift to.

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

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

  When the processing of S352 is completed, the set value of each area in the stop symbol instruction storage table is then shifted by one area in the direction of the execution area (forward) (S353). In the stop symbol instruction storage table, each area is “next reserved area” → “fourth reserved area” → “third reserved area” → “second reserved area” → “first reserved area” → “execution area” ”In this order. That is, the setting value of “first holding area” is shifted to “execution area”, and the setting value of “second holding area” is shifted to “first holding area”. In the same manner, the setting value of “third holding area” is set to “second holding area”, the setting value of “fourth holding area” is set to “third holding area”, and the setting value of “next holding area” is set to “ Shift to the “fourth reserved area”.

  In the present embodiment, the data (setting value) is shifted only for the area where the setting value is stored. Therefore, since the data shift process is not performed in the area where the set value is not stored, the number of data shifts can be reduced, and the control burden can be reduced.

  Further, the data (setting value) of each area may be shifted to the area ahead by one area regardless of the presence or absence of the setting value. In that case, since it is not necessary to determine whether data is stored in each area, the number of steps of the program can be reduced. Therefore, since the capacity of the program can be reduced, the free capacity of the ROM 202 can be increased.

  After the processing of S353 is completed, the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203c (number of special figure reservation balls N) is decremented by 1 (S354), and the value of the special figure reservation ball number counter 203c after the subtraction (special figure) The number-of-holds command indicating the number of balls held is set (S355). The hold number command set here is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 at the execution timing of the next main process (see FIG. 14). When the output hold number command is received by the effect control device 117, the same number of lamps as the special figure hold ball number N indicated by the hold number command are turned on in the special figure hold lamp 85.

  Next, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on in accordance with the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c (the number N of special figure holding balls), and the new holding number is displayed in the lighting state (S356). When the process of S356 is completed, the pending data forward feed process (S305) is terminated and the process returns to the fluctuation process (see FIG. 15).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the change start process (S306) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the fluctuation start process (S306) of main controller 110. The variation start process (S306) determines whether the game is a big hit or miss based on the data (each value of each counter C1 to C3) stored in the reserved ball execution area 203b, and according to the determination result. It is a process for starting the fluctuation display, and is a process executed in the fluctuation process (see FIG. 15).

  In this variation start process (S306), first, each counter value stored in the reserved ball execution area 203b of the RAM 203 is acquired (S401). That is, the value of the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the first random number counter storage area 203b1 of the reserved ball execution area 203b and the first per-type counter C2 stored in the first per-type counter storage area 203b2. The value and the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the stop pattern selection counter storage area 203b3 are acquired.

  And it is discriminate | determined based on the value of the 1st hit random number counter C1 acquired by the process of S401 (S402). Whether it is a big hit is determined based on the relationship between the value of the first random number counter C1 and the mode (low probability state or high probability state) at that time. As described above, at the time of normal low probability (when the jackpot probability is normal), “373,727” is the winning value among the numerical values 0 to 738 of the first random number counter C1, and at the time of high probability (jackpot probability) Is a higher value than usual), “59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317, 367, 421, 479, 523, 631, 683, 733” is the winning value.

  Further, when it is determined that the jackpot is, which jackpot of the two types of jackpot (“probable jackpot”, “ordinary jackpot”) based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 obtained by the processing of S401 Whether there is a hit type is determined. As described above, if the value of the first hit type counter C2 (“0 to 4”) is “0, 4” in the case of jackpot, “low probability state (usually jackpot) after the jackpot ends” becomes “1 , 2, 3 ”,“ high probability state (probability jackpot) after jackpot ”is set.

  If it is determined in the process of S402 that the game is a jackpot (S402: Yes), a jackpot variation content setting process is executed (S403). The jackpot variation content setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 18, but is a process for setting the content of the variation effect (for example, variation time, stop symbol, etc.) to be started according to the jackpot. In this jackpot variation content setting process, a variation pattern command indicating a variation pattern (variation time) and a stop symbol command indicating a stop symbol pattern are set.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the process is not a big hit in the process of S402 (S402: No), a deviation variation content setting process is executed (S404). Note that the deviation variation content setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 19, but is a process for setting the content of a variation effect (for example, variation time, stop symbol, etc.) to be started in response to a deviation. In the deviation variation content setting process, a variation pattern command indicating a variation pattern (variation time) and a stop symbol command indicating a stop symbol pattern are set.

  When the jackpot fluctuation content setting process (S403) or the losing fluctuation content setting process (S404) ends, the jackpot fluctuation content setting process (S403) or the losing fluctuation content setting process (S404) Thus, the effect time to be added to or subtracted from the variation time determined by the first and second type counters CS1 and CS2 is determined (S405). At this time, the addition / subtraction of the effect time is determined based on the value of the third type counter CS3 stored in the counter buffer of the work area 203d of the RAM 203, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set, The variation time of the third symbol display device 81 is set. In the present embodiment, the determination of the addition / subtraction of the production time is performed according to the value of the third variation type counter CS3 when the variation display time is not changed, when the variation display time is added for one second, and when the variation display time is increased. 4 types of addition values are determined, i.e., when 2 seconds is added, and when the variable display time is subtracted 1 second.

  In addition, when the variable display time is added or subtracted, a notice effect that increases the expected value of the jackpot on the third symbol display device 81 (for example, a slip effect that causes the change time of the variable symbol to be longer than usual and is accompanied by a slip) An effect of displaying a notice character is produced, for example, an effect of making the change time of one change symbol shorter than usual and stopping it immediately). In addition, when the value of the first random number counter C1 is a big hit, the probability that an added value of 2 seconds is selected is set high, so that the player expects a big hit by confirming the notice effect. Can do.

  Next, an effect time addition command is set according to the added value of the effect time determined in the process of S405 (S406), and the change direction according to the value of the first per-random number counter storage area 203b1 of the reserved ball execution area 203b A command is set (S407). The change direction command set by the processing of S407 is a command that defines whether the change display displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is vertical scroll or horizontal scroll. In the present embodiment, when the value of the first per-random number counter storage area 203b1 in the reserved ball execution area 203b is an even number, a change direction command corresponding to horizontal scrolling is set, and the first per-random number counter storage area is set. When the value of 203b1 is an odd number, a change direction command corresponding to vertical scrolling is set.

  When the processing of S407 is completed, the value of the variation time counter 203h in the RAM 203 is reset (set to 0), and the variation time counter 203h starts counting the variation time (S408). Then, the stop symbol changeable period flag 203i of the RAM 203 is set to ON (S409), the fluctuation start process (S306) is terminated, and the process returns to the fluctuation process (see FIG. 15).

  As described above, the variation time counter 203h is a counter that stores the elapsed time since the variation effect is started in the third symbol display device 81, and the stop symbol changeable period flag 203i is the variation being executed. It is a flag that is turned on only within a period during which the stop symbol of the production can be changed.

  According to the variation start process (S306) in FIG. 17 described above, it is possible to determine whether the game is a big hit or miss, and to set various commands for starting variation display according to the determination result. Each command set in the variation start process (S306) is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process in S201 at the execution timing of the next main process (see FIG. 14). When the production control device 117 receives various commands output from the main control device 110 (necessary for the 3rd symbol display by the 3rd symbol display device 81), A variation effect and a jackpot effect displayed on the 3 symbol display device 81 and a stop symbol displayed on the 3 symbol display device 81 are set.

  Here, the order of commands transmitted from the main control device 110 to the effect control device 117 when the variable display is started in the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device 81 will be described. As described above, in the external output process (S201) of the main process (see FIG. 14), the commands are transmitted in the order in which the commands are set. Further, the pending data forward feed process (S305) is always executed before the change start process (S306).

  Therefore, the “holding number command” is set by the hold data forward feed process (S305), and then the “variation pattern command”, “stop symbol command”, “calculation time addition command”, “ Commands are set in the order of “change direction command”. Therefore, various commands are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the production control device 117 in the order of “pending number command”, “variation pattern command”, “stop symbol command”, “calculation time addition command”, and “variation direction command”. Is done.

  Note that the “variation direction command” may be included in the “variation pattern command” without providing the “variation direction command”. Further, the “variation pattern command” may include the information indicated by the “calculation time addition command” without providing the “calculation time addition command”. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which combined each.

  In addition, these commands may be transmitted in a different order. Further, the order of command transmission may be changed to change the order of transmission. For example, if the “variation pattern command” and the “variation direction command” are transmitted first from the main control device 110 to the production control device 117, the variation display is started before another command is transmitted, and the variation display is quickly performed. Can start. This is because the “pending number command”, “stop symbol command”, “calculation time addition command” and the like do not affect the start of the variable display.

  Further, the maximum number of commands to be transmitted to the outside may be limited to a predetermined number (for example, 3) by executing the external output process (S201) once. For example, if the number of commands to be transmitted is large (for example, 6), the command is transmitted over two main processes (main process executed this time and main process executed next time). This is because if there are many commands to be transmitted at a time, it takes time to transmit and the main process may not be executed every 4 ms. When configured in this way, the command may be transmitted from a command with a high priority. Specifically, as described above, the “variation pattern command” and the “variation direction command” are transmitted first from the main control device 110 to the effect control device 117, and thereafter, the “hold number command” and the “stop symbol command”. , “Calculation time addition command” and the like are transmitted over one or more main processes. Note that the maximum number of commands to be transmitted to the outside by executing one external output process (S201) may be changed depending on the remaining time of the main process, the amount of information to be processed in each main process, and the like. good.

  Next, the big hit variation content setting process (S403) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the big hit variation content setting process (S403) of main controller 110. The jackpot variation content setting process (S403) is a process for setting the content of the variation effect (for example, variation time, stop symbol, etc.) to be started according to the jackpot, and in the variation start process (see FIG. 17). It is a process to be executed.

  In the big hit variation content setting process (S403), first, the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the reserved ball execution area 203b of the RAM 203 is confirmed, and the display mode for the big hit is set (S431). More specifically, in the process of S431, based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, a transition is made to “a high probability state after jackpot end (probability big hit)” or “low probability state after normal jackpot end (normal jackpot) Set whether to move to. When the transition state after the big hit is set, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 (the lighting state of the LED 37a) is set. In the present embodiment, the red LED is turned on when “high probability state (probability big hit) after jackpot end”, and green LED when “low probability state (normal jackpot) after jackpot end”. Is turned on, and a blue LED is turned on when it is off.

  As described above, since the third symbol display device 81 performs a decorative effect according to the display mode of the first symbol display device 37, the transition state after the end of the jackpot is set, and the first symbol display device When the display mode of 37 is set, the pattern of the jackpot stop symbol to be stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is also uniquely determined. That is, the stop symbol pattern in the third symbol display device 81 is also determined by the processing of S431.

  Next, based on the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer provided in the work area 203d of the RAM 203, a pattern of variation effect at the time of big hit is acquired (S432). More specifically, based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1, the variation effect pattern is 1 among normal reach variation (20 seconds), super reach variation (40 seconds), and special reach variation (60 seconds). Get one.

  Note that here, the variation effect pattern is not acquired to determine the variation effect pattern, but is acquired to determine the variation time. The determination of the variation effect pattern is performed by processing (S435, S437, S443, S444) described later. That is, here, one variation effect pattern is acquired to determine a rough variation time of the symbol, and the final stop symbol (this embodiment) after the reach occurs based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. Then, the fluctuation time (in other words, the number of fluctuation symbols) until the middle symbol row Z2 or the middle symbol row Z2 ′ (the symbol (medium symbol)) stops is determined. As a result, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 and the variation time of the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the jackpot symbol are determined.

  As described above, the relationship between the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 and the variation time is predetermined by a table or the like. The variation time can be set using only the value of the first variation type counter CS1 without using the value of the second variation type counter CS2. Alternatively, whether to set both values of both variation type counters CS1 and CS2 may be appropriately determined according to the value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the game conditions each time.

  Next, the setting value of the execution area in the stop symbol instruction storage table is acquired (S433), and whether the acquired setting value is “setting value: chance eye & probability variation big hit” or “setting value: chance eye & normal big hit” Is determined (S434). When the acquired setting value is not “setting value: chance eye & probability variation jackpot” or “setting value: chance eye & normal jackpot” (S434: No), in a state where the continuous chance eye effect is not executed, simply “ This is a case of starting a variation effect of “normal jackpot” or “probable jackpot”. In this case, the variation effect pattern acquired in the process of S432 is determined as the variation effect pattern to be executed (S435), and the process proceeds to S445.

  On the other hand, in the processing of S434, when the acquired setting value is “setting value: chance eye & probability variation jackpot” or “setting value: chance eye & normal jackpot” (S434: Yes), the final lottery result is “ This is a case in which the last fluctuating effect is started in a state where the continuous chance effect that is “probable big hit” or “ordinary big hit” is being executed. In this case, first, it is determined whether or not the variation effect pattern acquired in the process of S432 is “normal reach variation (20 seconds)” (S436).

  In the processing of S436, when the variation effect pattern is “normal reach variation (20 seconds)” (S436: Yes), instead of the normal reach variation (20 seconds), the chance normal variation (20 seconds) (FIG. 8 ( This is a case where b) is executed. In this case, instead of the “normal reach fluctuation (20 seconds)” acquired in the process of S432, “chance eye normal fluctuation (20 seconds)” is determined as a variation effect pattern to start execution (S437), and the process of S445 Migrate to Even if “chance eye normal variation (20 seconds)” is executed, the number of continuous display of “chance eye” does not change.

  On the other hand, if the variation effect pattern is not “normal reach variation (20 seconds)” in the process of S436 (S436: No), the variation effect pattern acquired in the process of S432 is “super reach variation (40 seconds)”. Or, since it is a case of “special reach fluctuation (60 seconds)”, “any one of chance chance super fluctuations A to D” or “any of chance eye special fluctuations A to F” is executed. Therefore, first, in order to determine which change is to be executed, the value of the chance eye display count selection counter 203j in the RAM 203 is acquired and stored in the pseudo change chance display number memory 203k in the RAM 203 (S438).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the setting value acquired in the processing of S433 is “setting value: chance eye & normal jackpot” (S439), and the acquired setting value is “setting value: chance eye & normal jackpot” (S439: Yes), it is determined whether or not the total value of the value of the chance number continuous number counter 203g in the RAM 203 and the value of the pseudo-change chance number display number memory 203k exceeds 4 (S440).

  As described above, the chance chance continuous number counter 203g is a counter indicating the number of times that the variation effect with the stop symbol “chance eye” is continuously executed, and the pseudo-variable chance eye display number memory 203k is the chance eye normal. This is a memory for storing the number of times of continuous display of “chance eyes” in the fluctuation effect when the fluctuation, the chance super fluctuations A to D, or the chance eyes special fluctuations A to F are executed. Therefore, the total value of the value of the chance number continuous number counter 203g and the value of the pseudo-variable chance number display number memory 203k is the final number of continuous display of the “chance eyes” of the continuous chance time effect being executed.

  In the process of S440, when the total value of the value of the chance number continuous number counter 203g and the value of the pseudo-change chance number display number memory 203k exceeds 4 (S440: Yes), the final lottery result In the production of the consecutive chances in which “is a normal jackpot”, the number of continuous display of the “chances” exceeds 4 times, so it is limited to a maximum of 4 times. Therefore, “the value of the 4-chance number consecutive number counter 203g” is calculated, and the value is stored in the pseudo-changing chance number display number memory 203k (S441). Thereby, when the continuous chance effect production in which the final lottery result is “normal jackpot” is being executed, the continuous display number of “chance eyes” can be limited to a maximum of four times.

  In the process of S439, when the acquired setting value is “setting value: chance chance & probability change big hit” (S439: No), each process of S440 to S441 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S442. Further, in the processing of S440, when the total value of the value of the chance number continuous number counter 203g and the value of the pseudo-change chance number display number memory 203k is 4 or less (S440: No), the processing of S441 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to S442.

  In the process of S442, it is determined whether the variation effect pattern acquired in the process of S432 is “super reach variation (40 seconds)” (S442), and the acquired variation effect pattern is “super reach variation (40 seconds)”. "(S442: Yes), this is a case where any one of the chance super-changes A to D (40 seconds) (see FIG. 9) is executed instead of the super-reach fluctuation (40 seconds). Note that there is a possibility that the number of continuous display of “chance” will increase. In this case, one pattern of variation effect that displays the same number of “chance eyes” as the value stored in the pseudo-variable chance eye display number memory 203k among the chance eye super fluctuations A to D is acquired. Then, it is determined as a variation effect pattern for starting the execution (S443).

  On the other hand, in the process of S442, when the acquired variation effect pattern is “special reach change (60 seconds)” (S442: No), instead of the special reach change (60 seconds), the chance special change A˜ This is a case where any one of F (40 seconds) (see FIG. 10) is executed. Note that there is a possibility that the number of continuous display of “chance” will increase. In this case, one variation effect pattern that displays the same number of “chance eyes” as the value stored in the pseudo variation chance display number memory 203k among the chance eye special variations A to F is acquired. Then, it is determined as a variation effect pattern for starting the execution (S444).

  Next, the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation effect pattern determined in the processing of S435, S437, S443, or S444 is set (S445), and the display mode set in the processing of S431 is set. A stop symbol command corresponding to (stop symbol pattern) is set (S446). When the processing of S446 is completed, the jackpot variation content setting processing is terminated, and the processing returns to the variation start processing (see FIG. 17).

  According to the jackpot variation setting process (S403) of FIG. 18 described above, when the continuous chance eye effect whose final lottery result is “probable variation jackpot” or “normal jackpot” is being executed, the last variation effect is performed. If “super reach fluctuation (40 seconds)” or “special reach fluctuation (60 seconds)” is acquired as the pattern of the above, instead of the chance super fluctuation A to D or the chance special fluctuation A to F Can be set. As a result, the chance eye super fluctuations A to D or the chance eye special fluctuations A to F can be executed, and the number of continuous display of the “chance eye” can be increased. Therefore, even when the number of fluctuating effects executed in the continuous chance effect is small and the number of continuous displays of “chance eyes” is small, the number of continuous displays of “chance eyes” can be increased. Therefore, the player improves the sense of expectation for an advantageous gaming state each time the number of consecutive display of “chance eyes” increases. As a result, the player increases the number of continuous display of “chance eyes”. In response, you will be angry. Therefore, a highly interesting game can be provided to the player.

  In addition, even when the number of variation effects executed in the continuous chance effect is small, the number of variation effects executed apparently increases, so that the variation effect in the continuous chance effect can be varied. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a player having a monotonous impression of a game and to provide a game with high interest.

  Note that, as described above, in this embodiment, when a continuous chance stage effect whose final lottery result is “probable big hit” or “normal big hit” is being executed, “normal reach” is used as the last variation effect pattern. When the “variation (20 seconds)”, “super reach variation (40 seconds)”, and “special reach variation (60 seconds)” are acquired, any one of “chance eye normal variation” and “chance eye super variation AD” Each of the “chance eye special fluctuations A to F” is executed. On the other hand, “normal reach fluctuation (20 seconds)” at least once only when “super reach fluctuation (40 seconds)” and “special reach fluctuation (60 seconds)” are acquired as the last fluctuation production pattern. It is also possible to increase the number of continuous display of “chance” after executing the above.

  Specifically, when “super reach variation (40 seconds)” is acquired as the last variation production pattern, one of “chance eye super variation B, C” is executed, and the last variation When “special reach fluctuation (60 seconds)” is acquired as a production pattern, one of “chance eye special fluctuations B to E” is executed. With this configuration, it is possible to increase the number of continuous display of “chance” and to execute “normal reach fluctuation” or “special reach fluctuation” at least once. As described above, normal reach fluctuations and super reach fluctuations each generate reach and perform flashy effects, giving players a sense of expectation for a gaming state that is advantageous. The combination of the increase in the number of continuous displays and the effect of giving the player a sense of expectation for a gaming state can further enhance the player's expectation. Therefore, the expectation given to the player can be changed depending on whether the number of consecutive display of “chance” is increased or not, so that the player is monotonous with the game. It is possible to avoid having an impression and provide a game with high interest.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the deviation variation content setting process (S404) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the outlier fluctuation content setting process (S404) of main controller 110. The deviation fluctuation content setting process (S404) is a process for setting the contents of the fluctuation effect (for example, fluctuation time, stop symbol, etc.) to be started in response to the deviation, and is included in the fluctuation start process (see FIG. 17). It is a process to be executed.

  In this deviation variation content setting process (S404), first, the display mode at the time of deviation is determined based on the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the stop pattern selection counter storage area 203b3 of the reserved ball execution area 203b of the RAM 203. Obtain (S471). More specifically, in the processing of S471, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is set to the display mode corresponding to the symbol and the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the stop pattern selection counter storage area 203b3 is set. Based on this value, one stop symbol pattern to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is acquired from “front-rear detachment reach”, “reach other than front-rear detachment”, and “completely detachment”.

  Here, only the stop symbol pattern is acquired, and the pattern determination is performed by processing (S475, S477) described later. Further, in this embodiment, as described above, whether the state is a high probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than usual) or a low probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is normal), a special figure pending number counter The range of the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 corresponding to each stop symbol pattern is changed so that the selection ratio of each stop symbol pattern is changed according to the value of 203c (number of special figure holding balls N) or the like. So the table is set up.

  Next, based on the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer provided in the work area 203d of the RAM 203, a variation effect pattern at the time of detachment is determined (S472). More specifically, based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1, out of variation (11 seconds), normal reach variation (20 seconds), super reach variation (40 seconds), and special reach variation (60 seconds). Then, one variation effect pattern is acquired, and it is determined as a variation effect pattern for starting execution. In the process of S471, when “front / rear out of reach” or “reach other than front / rear out of reach” is acquired as the display mode at the time of release, reach fluctuations (normal reach fluctuation, super reach fluctuation, special reach) are always obtained by the process of S472. A table is set in advance so that any one of (variation) is determined.

  Here, the variation time of the rough symbol variation is determined by determining the variation effect pattern, and the final stop symbol (in the present embodiment, the middle symbol row Z2 after the reach has occurred based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2). Alternatively, the fluctuation time (in other words, the number of fluctuation symbols) until the symbol (medium symbol) in the middle symbol row Z2 ′ stops is determined. That is, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 and the variation time of the third symbol until it stops at the jackpot symbol in the third symbol display device 81 are determined.

  Next, the setting value of the execution area in the stop symbol instruction storage table is acquired (S473), and it is determined whether the acquired setting value is “setting value: chance” (S474). When the acquired set value is not “set value: chance chance” (S474: No), it is a case where the “off” variable effect is simply started in a state where the continuous chance effect is not executed. In this case, the stop symbol pattern acquired in the process of S471 is determined as an outlier stop symbol pattern (S477).

  Then, it is determined whether the setting value acquired in the processing of S473 is “setting value: skip after hit” or “setting value: skip after loss” (S478), and the acquired setting value is “setting value: skip after hit”. "Or" setting value: skip after loss "(S478: Yes), the chance number continuous number counter 203g in the RAM 203 is reset (set to 0) (S479), and the process proceeds to S480. On the other hand, in the processing of S478, when the setting value acquired in the processing of S473 is not “setting value: skip after hit” or “setting value: skip after loss” (S478: No: No), the processing of S479 is skipped. Then, the process proceeds to S480.

  On the other hand, in the process of S474, when the set value acquired in the process of S473 is “set value: chance” (S474: Yes), the stop symbol is set to “chance” in a state where the continuous chance effect is being executed. This is a case in which the fluctuating effect “eye” is started. In this case, the “chance eye” is determined to be an out-of-stop symbol pattern (S475), 1 is added to the chance eye continuous number counter 203g (S476), and the process proceeds to S480. As described above, the chance chance continuous number counter 203g is a counter that indicates the number of times that the fluctuating effect having the stop symbol as “chance eye” is continuously executed.

  In the process of S480, a variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern of the variation effect determined in the process of S472 is set (S480), and the pattern of the stop symbol determined in the process of S475 or S477 is set (excluded). A corresponding stop symbol command is set (S481). Then, when the processing of S481 is completed, the deviation variation content setting processing is terminated, and the processing returns to the variation start processing (see FIG. 17).

  According to the above described deviation variation setting processing (S403) of FIG. 19, the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the stop pattern selection counter storage area 203b3 and the set value of the execution area in the stop symbol instruction storage table On the basis of this, it is possible to set a stop symbol pattern of a variation effect that starts to be executed in the third symbol display device 81.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the stop symbol instruction storage table is provided. Therefore, when determining the stop symbol pattern of the variation effect to be executed, the stop symbol instruction storage is performed without making a complicated determination. By referring to the setting value of the execution area of the table, an appropriate stop symbol pattern can be determined. In other words, based on the situation such as the number of continuous display of “chance eyes” that should be displayed in the continuous chance effect production, the number of “chance eyes” displayed continuously after the start of the continuous chance effect production, etc. There is no need to make a determination to determine the stop symbol pattern of the performance and to determine an appropriate stop symbol pattern. Therefore, the control burden can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, a stop symbol instruction storage table is provided, but this is stopped, and a counter that counts the number of times of continuous display of “chance eyes” to be displayed in the continuous chance effect or a continuous chance effect A counter that counts the number of “chance eyes” that have been displayed continuously since the start of the program is provided, and based on the status of the various counters, etc. And an appropriate stop symbol pattern may be set.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 32 to 33, each control process executed by the MPU 211 in the payout control apparatus 111 will be described. The processing of the MPU 211 is roughly classified into a startup process that is started when the power is turned on and a main process that is executed after the startup process.

  First, a startup process executed by the MPU 211 in the payout control apparatus 111 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing start-up processing of the payout control device 111. The start-up process is a process for performing various initial settings of the payout control device 111, and is a process executed when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on or when the MPU 211 is reset.

  First, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S801). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. Then, the RAM access is permitted (S802), and an external interrupt vector is set (S803).

  Thereafter, a data backup process for the RAM 213 in the MPU 211 is executed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213 (S804). If not stored (S804: No), the backup data is not stored, so the process proceeds to S811. Transition. If power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 213 (S804: Yes), a RAM determination value is calculated (S805). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S806: No), that is, the calculated RAM determination is performed. If the value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, the backed up data has been destroyed. In such a case as well, the process proceeds to S811. As will be described later in the processing of S917 of the main processing (see FIG. 33) of the payout control device 111, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 213. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 213 is correctly stored.

  In the RAM initialization process of S811 and S812, all areas of the RAM 213 are cleared to 0 (S811), and then the initial value of the RAM 213 is set (S812). Thereafter, the peripheral devices of the MPU 211 are initialized (S809), an interrupt is permitted (S810), and the process proceeds to the main process (see FIG. 33) of the payout control device 111.

  On the other hand, if the occurrence information of power interruption is set (S804: Yes) and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal (S806: Yes), the data backed up in the RAM 213 is retained. In addition to clearing the information on the occurrence of power interruption (S807), in order to start paying out a winning ball or a loaned ball, permission to pay out a ball is set (S808). Thereafter, the peripheral devices of the MPU 211 are initialized (S809), an interrupt is permitted (S810), and the process proceeds to a main process (see FIG. 33) of the payout control device 111 described later.

  Next, a main process executed by the MPU 211 in the payout control device 111 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the main processing of the payout control device 111. The main process is a process for executing the ball payout control, which is executed after the start-up process (see FIG. 32) of the payout control device 111 described above, and is repeatedly executed thereafter.

  In this main process, first, a winning ball command, a payout return command, a payout initialization command, and the like transmitted from the main control device 110 are received, and a command determination process for determining the type of these commands is performed (S901). This command determination processing is processing for executing processing corresponding to each command according to various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 and received here. For example, the command determination processing is transmitted from the main control device 110. When a payout return command, a payout initialization command, or a prize ball command is received, the payout of prize balls or lending balls is permitted.

  When the command determination process (S901) is completed, it is determined whether or not the payout is permitted (S902). If the payout is not permitted (S902: No), the main control device 110 is not yet started up. In such a case, the command determination process (S901) is repeatedly executed until the payout is permitted in the command determination process (S901). On the other hand, if the payout is permitted in the processing of S902 (S902: Yes), the state return switch 120 is checked, and if it is determined that the state return operation is started, the state return operation is executed (S903).

  Thereafter, the setting of the lower pan full tank state or the lower pan full tank release state is executed according to the change in the state of the lower pan 50 (S904). That is, when the lower pan 50 is determined based on the detection signal of the lower pan full switch, the lower pan full state is set when the lower pan is full. , Set the lower pan full release state. Further, the setting of the tank ball absence state or the tank ball absence release state is executed according to the change in the state of the tank ball (S905). In other words, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch, and when there is no tank ball, the setting of the tank ball no state is executed. Perform configuration. Thereafter, the presence / absence of a notification state is determined, and when there is a notification state, notification is made by a 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 111 (S906).

  Next, a winning ball payout process is executed by each process of S907 to S909. That is, if the total number of winning balls is not 0 (S907: No, S908: No), the winning ball control process is started to pay out winning balls (S909). . On the other hand, if the prize ball cannot be paid out (S907: Yes) or if the total number of prize balls is 0 (S908: Yes), the process proceeds to the lending and payout process.

  In the lending process of S910 to S912, if the lending is not disabled and a lending payout request from the card unit has been received (S910: No, S911: Yes), The lending control process is started (S912). On the other hand, if the rental ball cannot be dispensed (S910: Yes) or if a rental ball dispensing request has not been received (S911: No), the process proceeds to S913. Similarly, after the ball rental control process (S912) is completed, the process proceeds to S913.

  In the process of S913, the control of the vibrator 134 (vibration motor control) is executed on the condition that the ball is clogged (S913). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213 (S914). If the occurrence information of power interruption is not stored (S914: No), the power failure signal SG1 is received from the power failure monitoring circuit 252. Since it is not output and the power supply is not shut off, in such a case, the process proceeds to S901, and the above-described processes of S901 to S913 are repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, if the occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the process of S914 (S914: Yes), the result of the power failure is output due to the occurrence of a power failure or the power is turned off and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. This means that the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 26 has been executed. Therefore, in such a case, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S915), and the command determination process is executed again in order to prevent the reception of a command transmitted from the main controller 110 (S916). ). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the RAM 213 (S917), access to the RAM 213 is prohibited (S918), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed. Here, for example, the RAM determination value is a checksum value in the stack area and the work area to be backed up in the RAM 213.

  In the process of S914, since the information on the occurrence of power interruption is confirmed at the timing when one cycle of the main process of the payout control device 111 ends, the process is started up when returning from the state before the power interruption. After the process is completed, the process can be started from S901. In other words, the main process can be started in the same manner as when initialized in the startup process. Therefore, in the process at the time of power shutoff, the contents of each register used by the MPU 211 are saved to the stack area, or the initial setting process of the payout control device 111 without saving the value of the stack pointer (S801). In (see FIG. 32), the processing can be started from S901 by setting the stack pointer to a predetermined value (initial value). Therefore, the control burden on the payout control device 111 can be reduced, and accurate control can be performed without causing the payout control device 111 to malfunction or run away. In addition, since the power-off process is executed at the timing when each process is completed, the amount of information to be backed up in the RAM 213 can be reduced.

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 34 to 40. The process of the MPU 271 is roughly divided into a startup process that is activated when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the startup process, and each time a command transmitted from the main control device 110 is received. And command reception interrupt processing. For convenience of explanation, first, the command reception interrupt process will be described, and then the startup process and the main process will be described.

  First, with reference to FIG. 38, a command reception interrupt process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing command reception interrupt processing of the effect control device 117. The command reception interrupt process is an interrupt process for receiving various commands transmitted from the main control device 110, and is a process executed every time various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 are received. is there.

  In this command reception interrupt process, first, it is determined whether a variation pattern command and a production time addition command have been received (S1401). If a variation pattern command and a production time addition command have been received (S1401: Yes), a variation is performed. An effect setting process is executed (S1402). As described above, the variation pattern command is a command indicating the variation time of the variation effect to be executed (variation effect pattern), and the effect time addition command is the extension time or shortening time of the variation effect to be executed. It is a command. The variation effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 39, and is a process for setting the variation effect data necessary for starting the execution of the variation effect in the third symbol display device 81.

  When this variation effect setting process (S1402) is completed, the process proceeds to S1403. On the other hand, if the variation pattern command and the effect time addition command are not received in the process of S1401 (S1401: No), the process of S1402 described above is skipped and the process proceeds to S1403.

  In the process of S1403, it is determined whether a stop symbol command has been received (S1403). If the stop symbol command has not been received (S1403: No), the processes of S1404 to S1407 are skipped and the process of S1408 is performed. Migrate to Note that, as described above, the stop symbol command is a command indicating a stop symbol pattern of a variation effect to be started (or being executed).

  In the process of S1403, when a stop symbol command is received (S1403: Yes), it is determined whether the stop symbol set flag 273e of the RAM 273 is on (S1404). As described above, the stop symbol set flag 273e is a flag that is turned on when the stop symbol of the variation effect that is started (or started) in the third symbol display device 81 is set. Here, the case where the stop symbol set flag 273e is already turned on means that the start of the variation effect is instructed (that is, after the variation pattern command and the effect time addition command are received), than the stop symbol command. This is a case where the stop symbol change command is received first, and as a result, the stop symbol of the variation effect that starts (or is being executed) is set to “chance”.

  In the process of S1404, when the stop symbol set flag 273e is ON (S1404: Yes), the process of S1405 to S1407 is skipped (without setting the stop symbol), and the process proceeds to S1408. . On the other hand, when the stop symbol set flag 273e is OFF (S1404: No), the stop symbol setting flag 273d is set ON (S1405), and the stop symbol setting process is executed (S1406).

  Note that the stop symbol setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 40, but is a process for setting a stop symbol of a variation effect to be started (or being executed) in the third symbol display device 81. When the stop symbol setting process (S1406) is completed, the stop symbol setting flag 273d is set to OFF (S1407), and the process proceeds to S1408.

  In the process of S1408, it is determined whether a stop symbol change command has been received (S1408). Note that, as described above, the stop symbol change command is a command for the main control device 110 to instruct the effect control device 117 to change the stop symbol of the variation effect being executed to the “chance”. If the stop symbol change command has not been received in the processing of S1408 (S1408: No), the processing of S1409 to S1412 is skipped and the processing proceeds to S1413.

  On the other hand, if a stop symbol change command is received in the processing of S1408 (S1408: Yes), it is determined whether the stop symbol setting flag 273d is on (S1409), and the stop symbol setting flag 273d is on. In this case (S1409: Yes), since the stop symbol setting process (see FIG. 40) described above is being executed, the process waits until the flag is turned off. On the other hand, when the stop symbol setting flag 273d is OFF (S1409: No), the stop symbol set flag 273e is set to ON in order to prohibit the change of the stop symbol by the stop symbol setting process described above (S1410). ). Here, by setting the stop symbol set flag 273e to ON, even if the stop symbol command is received after receiving the stop symbol change command, the setting of the stop symbol is skipped. Can be prohibited.

  And the combination of the stop symbol used as a "chance eye" is acquired (S1411). The combination of stop symbols is a combination of three character symbols that can overlap each other from among the character symbols corresponding to the numbers “0” to “9” (third symbol). A numerical value corresponding to a combination of three character designs is acquired.

  Further, in the process of S1411, a combination that becomes a “miss chance eye” or a combination of stop symbols that becomes a “reach chance eye” is acquired in accordance with the variation effect pattern to be started (or being executed). More specifically, if the variation effect pattern to be started (or being executed) is “out-of-run fluctuation (11 seconds)”, a combination of stop symbols that is “out-of-run chance” is acquired. Further, if the variation effect pattern to be started (or being executed) is “normal reach variation (20 seconds)”, “super reach variation (40 seconds)”, or “special reach variation (60 seconds)”, “reach” Acquire a combination of stop symbols that will be “opportunities”.

  In this way, it is possible to change the displayed “chance eyes” in the continuous chance eye production, so that the player can avoid having a monotonous impression on the game, and has high interest. It becomes possible to provide the game which has. Note that it is possible to acquire only combinations of stop symbols that are “reaching chances”, or only combinations of stop symbols that are “off chances”. Further, a combination of stop symbols that become “reaching chance eyes” and a stop symbol combination that becomes “miss chance eyes” may be acquired alternately.

  Next, stop symbol data (stop symbol image data) corresponding to the combination of stop symbols acquired in the process of S1411 is acquired from the character ROM 275 and stored in the stop symbol data storage area 276b of the video RAM 276 (S1412). . When the stop symbol change command is received by the processing of S1408 to S1412 described above, even if the stop symbol of the variation effect to be started (or being executed) has already been set, the stop symbol is “chance eye”. Can be changed. Further, when no stop symbol is set, the stop symbol can be set to “chance”, and the change of the stop symbol after that can be prohibited.

  Then, when the process of S1412 ends, the process proceeds to S1413. In the process of S1413, it is determined whether or not a stop command has been received (S1413). If a stop command is received (S1413: Yes), the variation effect being executed in the third symbol display device 81 is terminated (S1414). ), The process proceeds to S1415. On the other hand, in the process of S1413, when the stop symbol command is not received (S1413: No), each process of S1414 mentioned above is skipped and it transfers to the process of S1415.

  In the process of S1415, it is determined whether another command has been received (S1415). If another command is received (S1415: Yes), the process according to the other command is executed (S1416).

  For example, when a power-off command is received, the power-off occurrence information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 273. Also, for example, if a hold number command is received, the same number of lamps as the number N of special figure hold balls indicated by the received hold number command when the hold number display update process (see S1203 in FIG. 36) is executed. Is a process of setting the special figure hold lamp 85 to be lit.

  On the other hand, if no other command has been received in the processing of S1415 (S1415: No), the processing of S1416 described above is skipped, and this command reception interrupt processing is terminated.

  According to the command reception interrupt process of FIG. 38 described above, when a stop symbol change command to be executed (or being executed) is already set when a stop symbol change command is received, the stop symbol is already set. Can be changed to a “chance”. Further, when no stop symbol is set, the stop symbol can be set to “chance”, and the change of the stop symbol after that can be prohibited.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the variable effect setting process (S1402) executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the variable effect setting process (S1402) of the effect control device 117. The variation effect setting process (S1402) is a process for setting the variation effect data necessary for starting the execution of the variation effect in the third symbol display device 81, and each time a variation pattern command and an effect time addition command are received. It is a process to be executed. This process is executed in the above-described command reception interrupt process (see FIG. 38).

  In this variation effect setting process (S1402), first, the variation start flag 273c of the RAM 273 is set to ON, and the stop symbol set flag 273e is set to OFF (S1901). As described above, the variation start flag 273c is a flag that is turned on when the main control device 110 instructs the start of the variation effect in the third symbol display device 81, and is turned off when the variation effect is started. The stop symbol set flag 273e is a flag that is turned on when a stop symbol of a variation effect that is started (or started) in the third symbol display device 81 is set.

  Next, the fluctuation time is extracted from the received fluctuation pattern command and effect time addition command, and stored in the fluctuation time memory 273a of the RAM 273 (S1902). As described above, the variation pattern command is a command indicating the variation time of the variation effect to be executed (variation effect pattern), and the effect time addition command is the extension time or shortening time of the variation effect to be executed. It is a command.

  Next, a variation effect pattern to be executed is extracted from the received variation pattern command (S1903). Specifically, the above-mentioned “outside fluctuation”, “normal reach fluctuation”, “super reach fluctuation”, “special reach fluctuation”, “chance eyes normal fluctuation”, “chance eyes super fluctuation A to D”, “chance eyes special”. A variation pattern corresponding to the received variation pattern command is extracted from the variation effect patterns provided for 15 variations “A to F”.

  Next, variation effect data corresponding to the extracted variation effect pattern is acquired from the character ROM 275 (S1904), and the data is stored in the variation effect data storage area 276a of the video RAM 276 (S1905). Then, the variation effect setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the command reception interrupt process (see FIG. 38).

  Next, the stop symbol setting process (S1406) executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the stop symbol setting process (S1406) of the effect control device 117. The stop symbol setting process (S1406) is a process for setting a stop symbol of a variation effect to be started (or being executed) in the third symbol display device 81, and is executed every time a stop symbol command is received. It is processing. Further, it is a process executed in the above-described command reception interrupt process (see FIG. 38).

  In the stop symbol setting process (S1406), first, a stop symbol pattern is extracted from the received stop symbol command (S2001). Specifically, the received stop symbol command is one of six types: “probable jackpot”, “ordinary jackpot”, “chance”, “rear out of front / rear reach”, “reach other than front / rear out”, and “complete out”. The corresponding variation effect pattern is extracted.

  Next, a stop symbol combination corresponding to the extracted stop symbol pattern is acquired (S2002). The combination of stop symbols is a combination of three character symbols that can overlap each other from among the character symbols corresponding to the numbers “0” to “9” (third symbol). A numerical value corresponding to a combination of three character designs is acquired. For example, for a combination of stop symbols corresponding to “probable big hit”, a combination of numbers composed of three identical odd numbers (such as “111” and “333”) is obtained, and a stop symbol corresponding to “normal jackpot” is acquired. If the combination is, a combination of numbers composed of three identical even numbers (such as “222” and “444”) is acquired.

  In addition, in the process of S2001, when “chance eyes” are extracted as the stop symbol pattern, depending on the variation effect pattern to be executed (or being executed), a combination that becomes “off chance eyes” , Get the combination of stop symbols that will be the “reach chance”. More specifically, if the variation effect pattern being executed is “outside change (11 seconds)”, a combination of stop symbols that is “outside chance” is acquired. Also, if the variation effect pattern being executed is “normal reach change (20 seconds)”, “super reach change (40 seconds)”, or “special reach change (60 seconds)”, the stop will be the “reach chance” Get a combination of symbols.

  In this way, it is possible to change the displayed “chance eyes” in the continuous chance eye production, so that the player can avoid having a monotonous impression on the game, and has high interest. It becomes possible to provide the game which has. Note that it is possible to acquire only combinations of stop symbols that are “reaching chances”, or only combinations of stop symbols that are “off chances”. Further, a combination of stop symbols that become “reaching chance eyes” and a stop symbol combination that becomes “miss chance eyes” may be acquired alternately.

  Further, in the process of S2002, when the variation effect pattern to be started (or being executed) is “chance eye normal variation”, “chance eye super variation A to D”, or “chance eye special variation A to F”. In this case, a combination of stop patterns of “chance eyes” displayed in each variation effect is acquired according to the number of times “chance eyes” are displayed. For example, if the pattern of the variation effect to be started (or being executed) is “chance eye super variation C”, the “chance eye” is displayed twice in the variation effect, and therefore the stop symbol that becomes the “chance eye” is displayed. Two combinations are also acquired.

  Next, stop symbol data (stop symbol image data) corresponding to the combination of stop symbols acquired in the process of S2002 is acquired from the character ROM 275 and stored in the stop symbol data storage area 276b of the video RAM 276 (S2003). . Then, the stop symbol set flag 273e is set to ON (S2004), the stop symbol setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the command reception interrupt process (see FIG. 38).

  When the stop symbol command is received by the stop symbol setting process (S1406) of FIG. 40 described above, the execution is started in the third symbol display device 81 based on the stop symbol pattern indicated by the received stop symbol command (or You can set the stop symbol of the variation effect (during execution).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 34, a startup process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing start-up processing of the effect control device 117. The start-up process is a process for performing various initial settings of the effect control device 117, and is a process executed when the power to the pachinko machine 10 is turned on or when the MPU 271 is reset.

  When the start-up process is executed, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S1001). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Thereafter, a power-on notification process is executed (S1002).

  In the power-on notification process, when the power is turned on, the power-on notification process is performed to notify that the power is turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). 33, the display lamp 34, the special figure holding lamp 85, the screen of the third symbol display device 81, and the like.

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

  Next, the power-off process in progress flag is turned on to determine whether this startup process was executed because the MPU 271 was reset during the power-off process (see S1108 in FIG. 35) described later. It is determined based on whether or not it is present (S1005).

  As described above, when an instantaneous voltage drop (instant blackout, so-called “instantaneous power failure”) occurs, main controller 110 transmits a power-off command to effect controller 117 and the like. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 35, when the production control device 117 receives the power-off command, the power-off occurrence information indicating that the power-off command has been received is stored in the RAM 273 and the power-off process ( Step S1108 in FIG. 35) is executed. The power-off processing flag is turned on before the power-off processing is executed, and the power-off processing flag is turned off after the power-off processing is completed.

  That is, whether or not the MPU 271 is reset during the power-off process can be determined based on the state of the power-off process flag. Note that if the power supply is completely shut off during execution of the power-off process or after completion of the execution, the data in the RAM 273 is lost, so the power-off process flag is turned off.

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

  As the second state, the power-off process (see S1108 in FIG. 35) was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred. However, after the power-off process was completed, the power-off process did not occur. , MPU 271 has been reset. In this case, since the power is not shut off, the data in the RAM 273 is retained without loss. Further, since the power-off process is completed, the power-off process in progress flag is turned off.

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

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

  For example, even if only the MPU 271 is reset due to noise or the like, if the data in the RAM 273 is normally held, the data can be used to continue the control related to the continuous chance eye effect. Here, when only the MPU 271 is reset due to noise or the like, if the data in the RAM 273 is always initialized, it is necessary to start again from the initial state to determine whether or not to start the continuous chance effect. However, in the present embodiment, if the data in the RAM 273 is normally held, it is possible to continue using the data to determine whether to start the continuous chance effect, so the continuous chance effect is performed. It is possible to prevent the opportunity from decreasing.

  Confirmation of data destruction of the RAM 273 is performed as follows. That is, data as a keyword “55AAh” is written in a specific area of the RAM 273 by the process of S1009 described later. Therefore, the data stored in the specific area is checked, and if the data is “55AAh”, there is no data destruction in the RAM 273. Conversely, if the data is not “55AAh”, the data destruction in the RAM 273 can be confirmed. If data destruction of the RAM 273 is confirmed (S1006: Yes), the process proceeds to S1007, and initialization of the RAM 273 is started. On the other hand, if the data destruction of the RAM 273 is not confirmed (S1006: No), the process proceeds to S1011.

  More specifically, when the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut down, the keyword “55AAh” is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 273 (the RAM 273 is turned off when the power is turned off). Since the memory is lost), it is determined that the data in the RAM 273 has been destroyed (S1006: Yes), and the process proceeds to S1007. On the other hand, the power cut-off process (see S1108 in FIG. 35) was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred, but the power was not cut off and returned to normal, and then the MPU 271 was reset after the execution of the power cut-off process was completed. Thus, when the current startup process is started or after the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like, the current startup process is started. Since the keyword “55AAh” is stored, the data in the RAM 273 is determined to be normal (S1006: No), and the process proceeds to S1011.

  In the process of S1005, when the power-off process flag is on (S1005: Yes), the power-off process (see S1108 in FIG. 35) was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred. This is a case in which the MPU 271 is reset in the middle of executing the power-off process after returning to normal without occurring. In this case, the current storage state of the RAM 273 is not necessarily correct. Therefore, since it is difficult to continue control in such a case, the process proceeds to S1007 and initialization of the RAM 273 is started.

  In the process of S1007, the entire storage area of the RAM 273 is checked (S1007). As a check method, first, “0FFh” is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to check whether it is “0FFh”. If “0FFh”, it is determined as normal. The writing and checking for each byte are performed in the order of “55h”, “0AAh”, and “00h” after “0FFh”. This RAM 273 read / write check clears all storage areas of the RAM 273 to zero.

  Next, if it is determined that the read / write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 273 (S1008: Yes), the keyword “55AAh” is written in the specific area of the RAM 273 and the RAM destruction check data is set (S1009). . By checking the keyword “55AAh” written in this specific area, it is checked whether or not there is data corruption in the RAM 273. On the other hand, if an abnormality in the read / write check is detected in any storage area of the RAM 273 (S1008: No), the abnormality of the RAM 273 is notified (S1010), and an infinite loop is performed until the power is shut off. The abnormality of the RAM 273 is notified by the display lamp 34. Note that the sound output device 226 may output a sound to notify the RAM 273 of an abnormality. Moreover, you may comprise so that abnormality of RAM273 may be alert | reported on the screen of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81. FIG.

  In the process of S1011, it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is turned on (S1011). The power-off flag is turned on before the power-off process (see S1108 in FIG. 35) is executed, and turned off when the power is completely cut off (see S1108 in FIG. 35). Therefore, when the power-off flag is on when the startup process is executed, the power-off process was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred. Or when the MPU 271 is reset upon completion of execution.

  Therefore, in such a case (S1011: Yes), the work area of the RAM 273 is cleared to initialize each process of the effect control device 117 (S1012), the initial value of the RAM 273 is set (S1013), and the interrupt is permitted. Is set (S1014), and the process proceeds to the main process. The work area of the RAM 273 corresponds to the memories 273a to 273e of the RAM 273.

  On the other hand, the case where the power-off flag is off at the time of start-up processing is, for example, when power is turned on again after the power is completely shut down (data in the RAM 273 including data of the power-off flag is lost). RAM 273 without resetting only the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 due to noise or the like and turning on the power-off flag (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110). Is stored.

  Therefore, in such a case (S1011: No), S1012 which is the work area clear process of the RAM 273 is skipped, the process proceeds to S1013, the initial value of the RAM 273 is set (S1013), and the interrupt permission is set. In step S1014, the process proceeds to the main process.

  The reason why the clear process in S1012 is skipped is that when only the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started, the work area data in the RAM 273 is not cleared but saved. This is because the control of the effect control device 117 can be continued. For example, even if only the MPU 271 is reset due to noise or the like, if the data in the RAM 273 is normally held, the data can be used to continue the control related to the continuous chance eye effect. Here, when only the MPU 271 is reset due to noise or the like, if the data in the RAM 273 is always initialized, it is necessary to start again from the initial state to determine whether or not to start the continuous chance effect. However, in the present embodiment, if the data in the RAM 273 is normally held, it is possible to continue using the data to determine whether to start the continuous chance effect, so the continuous chance effect is performed. It is possible to prevent the opportunity from decreasing.

  In addition, when the processing of S1007 to S1009 is executed, all the storage areas of the RAM 273 have already been cleared by the processing of S1007, so that it is not necessary to clear the work area of the RAM 273 again.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 35, main processing executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the main process of the effect control device 117. The main process is a process for executing control related to game effects (such as sound output and display), and is executed after the start-up process (see FIG. 34) of the effect control device 117 described above, and thereafter repeatedly executed. Process.

  In the main process, first, it is determined whether 1 msec or more has elapsed since the previous determination (the process of S1101) (S1101), and after the previous determination (the process of S1101) is performed, If 1 msec or more has elapsed (S1101: Yes), an audio lamp effect process is executed (S1102). The audio lamp effect process will be described later with reference to FIG. 36, and is mainly a process for executing lighting control of various lamps and audio output control. When the sound lamp effect process (S1102) is completed, the process proceeds to S1103.

  On the other hand, if 1 msec or more has not elapsed since the previous determination (the process of S1101) was executed (S1101: No), the process of S1102 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1103. The process of S1101 determines whether or not 1 msec or more has elapsed since the previous determination was performed, because the process of S1102 is mainly related to lamp lighting control and audio output control. This is because it is not necessary to execute in a short cycle (within 1 msec).

  In the process of S1103, it is determined whether 20 msec or more has elapsed since the previous determination (the process of S1103) was executed (S1103), and 20 m after the previous determination (the process of S1103) was executed. If more than one second has elapsed (S1103: Yes), a variation effect process is executed (S1104). The variation effect process is a process for displaying a moving image (image) corresponding to the variation effect on the third symbol display device 81 (LCD), which will be described later with reference to FIG. When this variation effect process (S1104) ends, the process proceeds to S1105.

  On the other hand, if 20 milliseconds or more have not elapsed since the previous determination (the processing of S1103) was executed (S1103: No), the processing of S1104 is skipped and the processing proceeds to S1105. The process of S1103 determines whether or not 20 milliseconds or more have elapsed since the previous determination was performed. The process of S1104 is based on the variation time of the image displayed on the third symbol display device 81 (LCD). This is because it is a process to update in response, and therefore it is not necessary to execute it in a short cycle (within 20 milliseconds).

  In the processing of S1105, it is determined whether or not occurrence information of power-off is stored in the RAM 273 (S1105). The information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored when a power interruption command is received from main controller 110. In the process of S1105, when the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored (S1105: Yes), both the power interruption flag and the power interruption process flag are turned on (S1107), and the power interruption process is executed (S1108). ). After executing the power-off process, the power-off process flag is turned off (S1109), and then the process loops infinitely. In the power-off process, the generation of the interrupt process is prohibited, and each output port is turned off, and output to the audio output device 226, the electrical decoration units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, and the third symbol display device 81. Turn off. Further, the storage of the information on occurrence of power interruption is also erased. Each output port is turned off in order to prevent abnormal display and abnormal audio output from being performed. The player should not be confused by abnormal display or abnormal audio output. Because.

  In the processing of S1105, if the information on occurrence of power interruption is not stored (S1105: No), whether or not the RAM 273 is destroyed based on the keyword “55AAh” stored in the RAM 273 (see the processing of S1009 in FIG. 34). If the RAM 273 is not destroyed (S1106: No), the process returns to S1101, and the above-described processes of S1101 to S1106 are repeated.

  On the other hand, if the RAM 273 is destroyed in the process of S1106 (S1106: Yes), the process is looped infinitely in order to stop the subsequent processes. Here, if it is determined that the RAM is destroyed and an infinite loop is performed, the main process is not executed, and thereafter, the display by the third symbol display device 81 does not change. Therefore, since the player can know that an abnormality has occurred, he can call a hall clerk or the like and request repair of the pachinko machine 10 or the like. When it is confirmed that the RAM 273 is destroyed, the audio output device 226, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, the special figure holding lamp 85, the screen of the third symbol display device 81, etc. It is good also as what performs notification of RAM destruction.

  Next, an audio lamp effect process (S1102) executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the sound lamp effect process (S1102) of the effect control device 117. The sound lamp effect process (S1102) is mainly a process for executing lamp lighting control and sound output control, and is a process executed in the above-described main process (see FIG. 35).

  In the sound lamp effect process (S1102), first, the output of each lamp (for example, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, etc.) is set so as to be in the lighting mode of the lamp edited in the process of S1205 described later. (S1201). Then, the customer waiting effect process of S1202 is executed, and then the hold number display update process is executed (S1203). In the customer waiting effect process, when the time when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player has elapsed for a predetermined time, the display of the third symbol display device 81 is switched to the title screen. Further, in the hold number display update process, the number of lighting of the special figure hold lamp 85 is updated based on the hold number command transmitted from the main controller 110 and received.

  Thereafter, frame button input monitoring / effect processing is executed (S1204). This frame button input monitoring / production process monitors the input of whether or not the frame button 22 operated by the player has been pressed to enhance the production effect, and corresponds to the case where the input of the frame button 22 is confirmed. This is a process for setting to produce an effect. For example, when a notice character appears at the start of fluctuation display, the expected value of the jackpot due to the current fluctuation is displayed by pressing the frame button 22, or the feeling of expectation for the jackpot is displayed by pressing the frame button 22 during reach production. It is good also as a decision button for changing to the production which can have, or selecting one reach production out of a plurality of reach productions. If the frame button 22 is not provided, the process of S1204 is omitted.

  When the frame button input monitoring / production process ends, a lamp editing process is executed (S1205), and then a sound editing / output process is executed (S1206). In the lamp editing process, the lighting patterns of the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamps 34, and the like are set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81. In the sound editing / output process, the output pattern of the sound output device 226 is set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81, and the sound is output from the sound output device 226 according to the setting.

  After the process of S1206, a liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1207), the sound lamp effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 35). In the liquid crystal effect execution management process, a time synchronized with the time required for the variable display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set based on the variable pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110 and received. The lamp editing process in S1205 is executed based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution monitoring process. Note that the sound editing / output process of S1206 is also executed in a time synchronized with the time required for the variable display performed in the third symbol display device 81.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the changing effect process (S1104) executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the variable effect process (S1104) of the effect control device 117. The variation effect process (S1104) is a process for displaying a moving image (image) corresponding to the variation effect on the third symbol display device 81 (LCD), and is executed in the main process (see FIG. 35) described above. Process.

  In the variation effect process (S1104), first, it is determined whether or not the variation effect being executed on the third symbol display device 81 is an effect for jackpot (that is, whether or not the jackpot is being hit) (S1301). If it is medium (S1301: Yes), the jackpot presentation process is executed (S1302). In the jackpot effect process, the number of rounds is updated, the number of winning balls is updated, the background image is updated for each round (for example, the effect data is read from the character ROM 275 for each round, and the predetermined number in the video RAM 276 is set. Write to the area). After the big hit effect process (S1302) ends, the variable effect process ends, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 35).

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in the processing of S1301 (S1301: No), it is determined whether or not the changing effect is being executed (fluctuating) in the third symbol display device 81 (S1303). (S1303: No), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start flag 273c of the RAM 273 is ON (S1304). As described above, the variation start flag 273c is a flag that is turned on when the start of the variation effect in the third symbol display device 81 is instructed from the main control device 110, and is turned off when the variation effect is started. Specifically, this flag is set to ON when a variation pattern command and an effect time addition command transmitted from main controller 110 are received (see S1402 in FIG. 38).

  In the process of S1304, when the change start flag 273c is off (S1304: No), other display processes are executed (S1313), and this change effect process is terminated. The other display process is, for example, a display process such as an effect of waiting for a customer to be executed when a predetermined time has elapsed when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player.

  On the other hand, in the process of S1304, when the fluctuation start flag 273c is on (S1304: Yes), first, the fluctuation start flag 273c is turned off (S1305). Then, the variation time counter 273b of the RAM 273 is reset (set to 0), the variation time count is started (S1306), and the process proceeds to S1308. As described above, the variation time counter 273b is a counter that stores the elapsed time since the variation effect was started in the third symbol display device 81.

  On the other hand, in the process of S1303, when the changing effect is being executed (changed) (S1303: Yes), the value of the changing time counter 273b is updated (S1307), and the process proceeds to S1308. In the process of S1308, it is determined whether or not it is within the variation effect time by checking whether or not a stop command transmitted from the main control device 110 has been received (S1308). For example, if it is between the start of the variation effect and the reception of the stop command, it is determined that it is within the variation effect time.

  In the process of S1308, when it is determined that the time is within the variation effect time (S1308: Yes), it is determined whether it is the display time of the stop symbol (S1309). For example, it is determined whether the elapsed time of the variation time counter 273b has reached the stop symbol display time set for the variation effect being executed, and when the elapsed time becomes the stop symbol display time, the stop symbol is displayed. It is determined that it is time to display.

  In the processing of S1309, if it is not the stop symbol display time yet (S1309: No), the third symbol display device 81 (No.) is used by using the variation effect data stored in the variation effect data storage area 276a of the video RAM 276. An image corresponding to the fluctuation effect data (fluctuation effect such as high-speed fluctuation) is displayed on the LCD) (S1310). As described above, in the present embodiment, the one-time variation effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is variation effect data for performing a variation effect such as high-speed variation, and stop is image data of a stop symbol. This is performed based on the symbol data. Then, when the process of S1310 is completed, the variation effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 35).

  On the other hand, if it is the stop symbol display time in the processing of S1309 (S1309: Yes), the third symbol display device uses the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area 276b of the video RAM 276. A stop symbol is displayed on 81 (LCD) (S1311). Then, the variation effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 35).

  In the process of S1308, when it is not within the variation effect time (S1308: No), that is, when the variation effect time is over, the variation effect on the third symbol display device 81 (LCD) is suspended (S1312). For example, the display of a new image on the third symbol display device 81 (LCD) is stopped. As a result, on the third symbol display device 81 (LCD), the displayed image continues to be displayed as it is. When the process of S1312 ends, the variation effect process ends, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 35).

  Through the above-described variation effect process (S1104) in FIG. 37, a moving image (image) and a stop symbol corresponding to the variation effect can be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 (LCD). In addition, a variation effect for one time displayed on the third symbol display device 81 (LCD) can be performed based on the variation effect data and the stop symbol data. Specifically, when the variation effect is started, first, the variation effect data stored in the variation effect data storage area 276a is read, and an image corresponding to the variation effect data (variation effect such as high-speed fluctuation) is displayed as the third pattern. It is displayed on the display device 81. Each time the stop symbol display time is reached, the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area 276b is read and the stop symbol is displayed.

  That is, since the data used for one variation effect is stored in different storage areas 276a and 276b, and read out as necessary, it is within the variation effect time and before the display time of the stop symbol If so, the stop symbol data once set (stored) after the start of the variation effect can be rewritten (overwritten) with another stop symbol data. Therefore, after the variation effect is started on the third symbol display device 81 (LCD) (that is, in the middle of the variation effect), the stop symbol can be changed to “chance”.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to change the stop symbol of the variable effect that has not yet started the effect to the “chance eye”, and furthermore, in the third symbol display device 81 The stop symbol during the fluctuating production can be changed to “chance” during the fluctuating production. Therefore, compared to the configuration in which only the stop symbol of the variable effect that has not yet started the production is changed to “chance eye”, the amount that the stop symbol in the variable effect can be changed to “chance eye”, that is, once more Can display “opportunity”. Therefore, since the chance of performing the continuous chance eye effect can be increased, the player's expectation can be improved. In addition, the fluctuating effect with “stop chance” as the stop symbol is executed continuously at least twice or more. That is, since single execution can be prohibited, it is possible to increase the value of the continuous chance effect.

  In addition, when a continuous chance eye effect having a final lottery result of “probable big hit” or “normal big hit” is being executed, the pattern of the last variable effect is “super reach fluctuation (40 seconds)”, or If “special reach fluctuation (60 seconds)” is acquired, chance super variation A to D or chance special fluctuation A to F can be set instead. As a result, the chance eye super fluctuations A to D or the chance eye special fluctuations A to F can be executed, and the number of continuous display of the “chance eye” can be increased. Therefore, even when the number of fluctuating effects executed in the continuous chance effect is small and the number of continuous displays of “chance eyes” is small, the number of continuous displays of “chance eyes” can be increased. Therefore, the player improves the sense of expectation for an advantageous gaming state each time the number of consecutive display of “chance eyes” increases. As a result, the player increases the number of continuous display of “chance eyes”. In response, you will be angry. Therefore, a highly interesting game can be provided to the player.

  In addition, even when the number of variation effects executed in the continuous chance effect is small, the number of variation effects executed apparently increases, so that the variation effect in the continuous chance effect can be varied. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a player having a monotonous impression of a game and to provide a game with high interest.

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, the main control device 110 determines whether or not to perform a continuous chance eye effect, but instead determines whether or not to perform a continuous chance eye effect in the effect control device 117. It is good also as a structure which performs determination. For example, when the effect control device 117 determines whether or not to perform the continuous chance eye effect, every time a winning is detected by the main control device 110, an effect is shown of a winning information command indicating the winning lottery result. It transmits to the control apparatus 117. Each time the effect control device 117 receives a winning information command, it stores the lottery result indicated by the received winning information command, and determines whether or not to perform a continuous chance eye effect based on the lottery result. With this configuration, the main control device 110 does not use the process for determining whether or not to perform the continuous chance eye effect, the stop symbol variation instruction storage table itself, the accompanying process, and the like. The control burden of 110 can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the main controller 110 is configured to store the set value corresponding to the winning lottery result in the stop symbol instruction storage table every time a new winning is detected. However, it may be configured to store a setting value that can identify each lottery result. Specifically, for example, if the lottery result indicated by the received winning information command is “front / rear out of reach”, “setting value: front / rear out of reach” is newly stored in the stop symbol instruction storage table. Similarly, “Set value: non-front / rear reach” for “excluding front / rear reach”, “set value: complete out” for “complete out”, “set value: probable big hit” for “probable big hit”, If it is “normal jackpot”, “setting value: normal jackpot” is newly stored in the stop symbol instruction storage table. With this configuration, the stop symbol pattern can be identified by referring to the contents of the stop symbol instruction storage table. Therefore, when the suspended variation effect is newly started, the suspended variation pattern is once again started. It is not necessary to execute a process for acquiring the lottery result from the data corresponding to the effect. Therefore, the control burden on the main controller 110 can be reduced.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the last variation effect in the continuous chance effect is ended with “probable big hit” or “normal jackpot”, when the last change effect is started, one or more “chance eyes” are started. Is displayed, and then the stop symbol corresponding to “probable big jackpot” or “normal jackpot” is displayed. The stop symbol corresponding to “probable big jackpot” or “normal jackpot” may be displayed by performing an effect as usual.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when a winning with a lottery result of “ordinary jackpot” is detected within a period (changeable period) in which the stop symbol can be changed, the third execution from the execution area in the stop symbol instruction storage table is performed. If “setting value: out” is stored in each of the reserved areas, the display of “chance” is limited to a maximum of four consecutive times, and the stop pattern of the currently executed variable effect is not changed. Instead, the stop symbol of the variation effect currently being executed is changed to “chance eyes”, and then the stop symbol of each variable effect from the first time to the third time is also changed to “chance eyes”. Then, in the stop pattern of the fourth variable effect, which is the last variable effect, the “chance eye” is displayed by simply displaying the stop symbol corresponding to “normal jackpot” without displaying the “chance eye”. May be limited to a maximum of four consecutive times.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the maximum number of continuous display times of “chance eyes” in the continuous chance effect production is “probable big hit (no limit)” and “normal big hit (up to 4 consecutive times)”. However, the maximum value may be set arbitrarily. However, the maximum value may be arbitrarily set.

  In the above embodiment, after the end of the continuous chance effect, another continuous chance effect is not performed. However, the continuous chance effect may be performed continuously. . For example, in the case of performing consecutive chance eye effects, each successive chance eye effect is continuously executed, so that the total number of “chance eyes” displayed as if they are continuous is Do not exceed the maximum number of consecutive times according to the final lottery result of the continuous chance production. Specifically, if the lottery result of the subsequent consecutive chance production is “probable big hit”, the number of continuous display of “chance eye” is not limited. If it is “reach or missed chance”, the maximum is 3 consecutive times. As a result, the number of continuous fluctuation effects with the stop symbol as the “chance” increases, so that the player's expectation can be improved.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although all the changeable periods are made into the same time (8 second), in the stop timing of the 3rd symbol of each symbol row (Z1-Z3 or Z1'-Z3 '), and a stop symbol Based on this, the changeable period may be determined. For example, it is configured so that a stop symbol can be set (designated) for each symbol row (Z1 to Z3 or Z1 ′ to Z3 ′), and each symbol row (Z1 to Z3 or Z1) before the change effect. The stop symbols to be displayed in 'to Z3') are set and stored for each symbol row. As described above, if the variation direction of the third symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is horizontal scrolling (see FIG. 11A), the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol. The variable display stops in the order of column Z2. That is, even if the third symbol is stopped in the upper symbol row Z1, the stopped symbols in the lower symbol row Z3 and the middle symbol row Z2 are changed until the third symbol is stopped in the lower symbol row Z3 (that is, the upper symbol row Z3). Since the “chance eye” can be displayed by changing to the stop symbol of the symbol row Z1, the changeable period is set. Even if the third symbol is stopped in the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3, if the same third symbol is stopped, the stop symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 is changed (the same third symbol). Since the “chance” can be displayed by changing to a symbol), the changeable period is set. In the case of vertical scrolling (see FIG. 11B), the upper symbol row Z1 becomes the left symbol row Z1 ′, the lower symbol row Z3 becomes the right symbol row Z3 ′, and the middle symbol row Z2 ′ becomes the middle symbol row. The same is true only with Z2 ′.

  In addition, in the continuous chance eye effect of the above-described embodiment, the fluctuating effect is continuously performed with the stop symbol as “chance eye (miss chance chance, reach chance eye)”, but the stop symbol is “chance eye”. Instead, the sound effect during the changing effect (the mode of the sound effect of the dynamic display, for example, the stop sound of the third pattern, etc.) may be changed to a sound effect different from that during the normal changing effect. This sound effect allows the player to recognize that the continuous chance stage production is being performed, so that the player's interest can be attracted. Therefore, the player can be encouraged to participate in the game. Furthermore, after setting the stop symbol as “chance eye”, the effect sound during the dynamic effect (the mode of the sound effect of the dynamic display, for example, the stop sound of the third symbol, etc.) May be changed to a different sound effect.

  In addition, in the continuous chance eye effect of the above-described embodiment, the fluctuating effect is continuously performed with the stop symbol as “chance eye (miss chance chance, reach chance eye)”, but the stop symbol is “chance eye”. Instead, the lighting parts 29 to 33 during the change effect and the lighting pattern of the display lamp 34 (the aspect of the dynamic display effect) may be changed to a pattern different from that during the normal change effect. Since the player can recognize that the continuous chance eyes are being produced by the lighting pattern different from the normal, it is possible to attract the player's interest. Therefore, the player can be encouraged to participate in the game. In addition to setting the stop symbol as “chance eye”, the lighting patterns 29 to 33 and the lighting pattern of the display lamp 34 (mode of dynamic display) during the variation production are also in the normal variation production. You may change to a different pattern.

  In addition, in the continuous chance eye effect of the above embodiment, a variable effect is continuously performed with the stop symbol as “chance eye (miss chance chance, reach chance eye)”. It is also possible to perform various fluctuation effects continuously. For example, the same variation effect (the aspect of the dynamic display effect is the same) may be performed continuously, or different variation effects may be performed successively in a predetermined order. By this special variation effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that the continuous chance effect is being produced, so that it is possible to attract the player's interest. Therefore, the player can be encouraged to participate in the game.

  In addition, in the continuous chance effect production of the above embodiment, a variable production with the stop symbol as “chance eye (missing chance eye, reach chance eye)” is continuously performed. The sound (the mode of sound effect of dynamic display, for example, the stop sound of the third pattern, etc.) is changed to a sound effect different from that during the normal variation effect, or the illumination units 29 to 33 and the display lamps during the variation effect. The 34 lighting patterns (modes of dynamic display effects) may be changed to patterns different from those during normal fluctuation effects, or special fluctuation effects different from normal may be continuously performed. Moreover, you may carry out combining each two or more.

  Further, in the above embodiment, control of audio output, control of lighting and extinguishing of various lamps, and control of variation effect (variation display) of the third symbol in the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 are collectively performed. Although it is configured to be performed by the production control device 117, various controls may be performed by being shared by a plurality of control devices. For example, the voice lamp control device controls the sound output and the lighting and extinction of various lamps, and controls the control of the third symbol variation effect (variation display) in the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. You may comprise so that it may be performed with an apparatus.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was set as the structure where the 1st entrance 64 was provided as an entrance where a jackpot determination is started, this 1st entrance may be two or more. . And it may be configured to change the effect mode of the continuous chance eye effect (for example, change the scroll direction (vertical and horizontal) of the effect) in accordance with the first entrance where the game ball has won.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when determining the production pattern (front / rear out of reach, reach other than out of front / back out, complete out) displayed on the 3rd symbol display device 81, based on the counter value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. Although determined, the stop pattern selection counter C3 is not provided, and the determination is made based on the counter values of the other counters (first random number counter C1, first per type counter C2, and variable type counters CS1 to CS3). You may comprise so that it may do. The effect pattern displayed on the third symbol display device 81 includes one counter value of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3, a counter value of the first random number counter C1, and a counter of the first type counter C2. Or the counter value of the first per-random number counter C1 and the counter value of the first per-type counter C2. May be determined.

  Further, in the first random number counter C1 in the above embodiment, the numerical value in the range of 0 to 738 is counted, but the range to be counted may be determined as appropriate. Here, in order to count a numerical value in the range of 0 to 738, an area of at least 2 bytes (a range that can be counted by 2 bytes is 0 to 65535) is required. For example, if the first random number counter C1 is composed of 2 bytes, a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 that is the maximum range that can be counted by 2 bytes may be counted, or 0 to 32768 (the most significant bit) Only a bit value of “1” and other bits may be counted in the range of bit value “0”).

  Similarly, the first hit type counter C2 in the above embodiment counts a value in the range of 0 to 4, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 counts a value in the range of 0 to 238. The range may be determined as appropriate. Here, in order to count the numerical values in the range of 0 to 4 and in the range of 0 to 238, an area of at least 1 byte (the range that can be counted by 1 byte is 0 to 255) is required. For example, if the first hit type counter C2 and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are composed of 1 byte, numerical values in the range of 0 to 255, which is the maximum range that can be counted by 1 byte, may be counted. , 0 to 128 (only the most significant bit has a bit value of “1” and other bits have a bit value of “0”) may be counted.

  Here, when the probability is calculated using the maximum value of the range to be counted as the denominator and the one count value as the numerator, the wider the range to be counted, the easier it is to provide various probabilities. For example, if the denominator is 100, the probability can be set only for every 1%, but if the denominator is 1000, the probability can be set for every 0.1%. That is, the wider the counting range, the easier the fine adjustment of the probability. In pachinko machines, it is common to produce models with the same variation effect and jackpot effect but different jackpot probabilities, so by configuring the pachinko machine so that you can easily fine-tune the probability, Fine adjustment of the jackpot probability can be easily made for each model, and the design burden can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the “variable direction command” is provided. However, the present invention may be implemented by a pachinko machine or the like not provided with the “variable direction command”. In the above embodiment, the “calculation time addition command” is provided, but the present invention may be implemented by a pachinko machine or the like that is not provided with the “calculation time addition command”.

  In the embodiment described above, the main control device 110 determines the changing effect and the notice effect to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Instead of the main control device 110, the effect control device 117 A fluctuating effect or a notice effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 may be determined. When the effect control device 117 determines the changing effect or the notice effect to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81, the special figure holding lamp 85 displays the number of holds for the first entrance 64. You may or may not do it. In the case where the hold number is not displayed, the number of transmissions of the hold number command in the main controller 110 can be reduced, so that the control burden on the main controller 110 can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the special figure reservation ball number N is notified by turning on the special figure reservation lamp 85. However, without providing the special figure reservation lamp 85, the special figure reservation ball number N is displayed in the third symbol. You may comprise so that it may display on the apparatus 81. FIG. In addition, the display is performed so that the number of holdings is visually distinguishable (for example, a number or a four-divided area is displayed as a mode (for example, a color or a lighting pattern) that is different by the number of holdings). To do. In addition, the special figure reservation ball number N may be notified by turning on the special figure reservation lamp 85, and the special figure reservation ball number N may be displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it comprised so that a prize to the 1st entrance 64 could be held at maximum 4 times, the maximum hold frequency is not limited to 4 times, or 3 times or less, or You may set to 5 times or more (for example, 8 times).

  In the above embodiment, the special figure reservation ball counter 203c is provided as a counter for counting the special figure reservation ball number N of the first entrance 64. However, the counter 203c is not provided and the counter 203c is provided as necessary. (For example, at the start of a change), the contents of the reserved ball storage area 203a are confirmed (the number of areas with data is counted) so as to obtain the special figure reserved ball number N of the first entrance 64. You may comprise. In this case, the data of the shift source area is cleared after the data is shifted from the shift source area to the shift destination area.

  Further, as shown in the above embodiment, the variable display, which is a kind of dynamic display, is limited to the one that scrolls the symbol as identification information vertically or horizontally on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. Instead, it may be performed by moving and displaying symbols along a predetermined route such as an L-shape. Moreover, you may scroll diagonally. In addition, the dynamic display of the identification information is not limited to the display of variation of the symbol. For example, one or a plurality of characters may be displayed in various manners together with the symbol or displayed in a variety of manners separately from the symbol. The effect display etc. which are displayed are also included. In this case, one or more characters are used as the third symbol.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was comprised so that passage of the 2nd entrance 67 might be suspended up to 4 times each, the maximum number of times of suspension is not limited to 4 times, and it is 3 times or less. Alternatively, the number may be set to 5 times or more (for example, 8 times).

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

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

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

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

  Hereinafter, in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention, concepts of various inventions included in the various embodiments described above are shown. Display means for displaying the identification information, a entrance for entering the game medium, a detection means for detecting the entrance of the game medium into the entrance, and a main control means for performing main control relating to the gaming machine; And a peripheral control means for causing the display means to execute dynamic display of identification information in response to an instruction from the main control means. In the gaming machine, the main control means can enter a game medium by the detection means. Is detected, the entrance information acquisition means for acquiring the entrance information associated with the entrance, the entrance information storage means for storing the entrance information acquired by the entrance information acquisition means, and the entrance information Dynamic display selection means for selecting a dynamic display to be executed in the display means based on the contents of the sphere information storage means, and instructing the peripheral control means to execute the dynamic display selected by the dynamic display selection means Dynamic display execution instruction And lottery information acquisition means for acquiring lottery information indicating the lottery result of the entrance based on the entrance information acquired by the entrance information acquisition means, and lottery information acquired by the lottery information acquisition means A mode information storage unit that stores mode information indicating a mode of dynamic display to be performed, and a mode of dynamic display executed by the peripheral control unit can be changed to a predetermined mode based on the content of the mode information storage unit A changeability determination unit that determines whether or not the change is determined by the changeability determination unit, and changing the dynamic display being executed by the peripheral control unit to the predetermined mode is the peripheral control. A mode change instructing unit for instructing means, and each of the unexecuted dynamic displays to be executed following the dynamic display whose mode has been changed by the mode change instructing unit is selected by the dynamic display selecting unit Once the gaming machine A1, characterized by comprising a first indication control means for instructing to execute a dynamic display that is selected by the predetermined manner to said peripheral control unit.

  According to the gaming machine A1, when the entrance of the game medium is detected by the detection means in the main control means, the entrance information accompanying the entrance is acquired by the entrance information acquisition means, and the entrance information is entered. It is stored in the sphere information storage means. Then, the dynamic display to be executed in the display means is selected by the dynamic display selection means based on the contents of the entry information storage means, and the execution of the selected dynamic display is instructed to the peripheral control means by the dynamic display execution instruction. Indicated by means. On the other hand, in the peripheral control means, dynamic display of identification information is executed in the display means in response to an instruction from the main control means. Further, in the main control means, lottery information indicating the lottery result of the entry based on the entrance information acquired by the entrance information acquisition means is acquired by the lottery information acquisition means, and the dynamic display corresponding to the lottery information is displayed. Aspect information indicating the aspect is stored in the aspect information storage means. Then, based on the content of the mode information storage means, it is determined by the changeability determination means whether the dynamic display mode being executed by the peripheral control means can be changed to a predetermined mode, and when it is determined that the change is possible, The peripheral control unit is instructed by the mode change instruction unit to change the dynamic display mode executed by the peripheral control unit to a predetermined mode. Further, when each unexecuted dynamic display to be executed following the dynamic display whose mode has been changed by the mode change instruction unit is selected by the dynamic display selection unit, the selected dynamic display is displayed in a predetermined mode. Is executed by the first instruction control means.

  Since the peripheral control means executes dynamic display instructed from the main control means, the mode of dynamic display executed by the peripheral control means is determined according to the execution. However, since it is possible to instruct the peripheral control means to change the dynamic display mode being executed by the peripheral control means to a predetermined mode, the dynamic display mode determined according to the execution is changed. The dynamic display can be changed to a predetermined mode during execution. Therefore, when continuously changing the dynamic display mode to the predetermined mode, the dynamic display mode that is already being executed can be changed to the predetermined mode. It is possible to change the dynamic display mode to the predetermined mode more than once from the dynamic display mode to the predetermined mode. Therefore, it is possible to increase opportunities to continuously change the dynamic display mode to the predetermined mode.

  In the gaming machine A1, when each unexecuted dynamic display to be executed following the dynamic display whose mode has been changed by the mode change instruction unit is selected by the dynamic display selection unit, the selected one dynamic Instead of the instruction by the first instruction control means according to the contents of the display, a dynamic display different from the dynamic display is used instead of the first dynamic display selected by the dynamic display selection means. A gaming machine A2 comprising second instruction control means for instructing the peripheral control means to execute a plurality of executions in the manner described above.

  According to the gaming machine A2, when each of the unexecuted dynamic displays to be executed following the dynamic display whose mode has been changed by the mode change instruction unit is selected by the dynamic display selection unit, Instead of the instruction by the first instruction control means according to the contents of the target display, instead of the one dynamic display selected by the dynamic display selection means, a dynamic display different from the dynamic display is given in a predetermined manner. Multiple execution is instructed by the second instruction control means to the peripheral control means. Therefore, the peripheral control unit is different from the one dynamic display selected by the dynamic display selection unit as an unexecuted dynamic display to be executed following the dynamic display whose mode has been changed by the mode change instruction unit. A plurality of dynamic displays can be executed in a predetermined manner. Therefore, compared to the case where one dynamic display is executed in a predetermined manner without changing the dynamic display, a dynamic display different from the one dynamic display is changed in a predetermined manner. In the case of executing a plurality of times, the dynamic display of a predetermined mode can be executed one or more times. Therefore, it is possible to increase the number of executions of the dynamic display in a predetermined mode.

  In the gaming machine A2, the peripheral control means includes effect information storage means for storing effect information in which effect details of dynamic display to be executed by the display means are defined, and second instruction control means of the main control means Designates a plurality of dynamic displays to be executed in the predetermined manner from among the dynamic displays defined by the effect information stored in the effect information storage means. Machine A3.

  According to the gaming machine A3, the peripheral control means stores the effect information in which the contents of the dynamic display effect to be executed by the display means are stored in the effect information storage means, and the second instruction control of the main control means. The means instructs a plurality of dynamic displays to be executed in a predetermined manner from among the dynamic displays determined by the effect information. Therefore, instead of the dynamic display selected by the dynamic display selection means, special production information is prepared and stored in the storage area only in order to execute a plurality of dynamic displays different from the dynamic display. There is no need to keep it. Therefore, consumption of the storage area can be suppressed.

  In the gaming machine A2 or A3, the effect information includes dynamic display effect contents that increase a player's expectation and dynamic display effect contents that are different from the dynamic display. The second instruction control unit of the main control unit is determined together with the execution time, and each unexecuted dynamic display to be executed subsequent to the dynamic display instructed to change the mode by the mode change command unit is If selected by the dynamic display selection means, whether or not each of the plurality of dynamic displays including the dynamic display that increases the player's expectation can be executed within the execution time of the selected dynamic display. A determination unit for determining whether or not execution is possible; if the execution determination unit determines that the execution is possible, the dynamic display selected by the dynamic display selection unit is used instead of the instruction by the first instruction control unit. Of the player Gaming machine A4, characterized in that the be executed each multiple dynamic display, including a dynamic display to enhance the feeling of waiting is for instructing the peripheral control unit.

  According to the gaming machine A4, the effect information includes dynamic display effect contents that increase the player's expectation and dynamic display effect contents that are different from the dynamic display. When the dynamic display selection means selects each unexecuted dynamic display to be executed following the dynamic display instructed to change the aspect by the aspect change instruction means. Whether or not a plurality of dynamic displays including a dynamic display that increases the player's expectation can be executed within the execution time of the selected dynamic display is determined by the execution determination unit. And if it is determined that it can be executed, instead of the instruction by the first instruction control means, a dynamic display for enhancing the player's expectation is included instead of the dynamic display selected by the dynamic display selection means. The second instruction control means instructs the peripheral control means to execute each of the plurality of dynamic displays. Therefore, instead of the dynamic display selected by the dynamic display selection means of the main control means, when the execution of a plurality of dynamic displays is instructed, the dynamic display that always increases the player's expectation is executed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation, and moreover, since a plurality of dynamic displays are executed, the contents of the dynamic display can be varied. Therefore, when the dynamic display selected by the dynamic display selection means of the main control means is executed as it is, and when a plurality of dynamic displays are executed instead of the selected dynamic display, Since it is possible to change the feeling of expectation given high and low, it is possible to provide a highly interesting game to the player.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A4, each time the main control unit acquires lottery information by the lottery information acquisition unit, the mode information indicating an unexecuted dynamic display mode corresponding to the lottery information, A mode information storage execution unit for storing in the mode information storage unit in association with the acquisition order of the lottery information is provided, and the dynamic display execution instructing unit corresponds to the dynamic display selected by the dynamic display selection unit. A mode information acquisition unit that acquires the target information from the mode information storage unit based on the acquisition order of the lottery information, and the dynamic display selected by the dynamic display selection unit is acquired by the mode information acquisition unit. The peripheral control means is instructed to be executed in the form indicated by the aspect information, and the first instruction control means, when the changeability determination means determines that the change is possible, Gaming machine A5, characterized in that it dynamically display mode information of the unexecuted stored in the storage means, respectively, includes a mode information changing means for changing the mode information indicating the predetermined manner.

  According to the gaming machine A5, each time the lottery information is acquired by the lottery information acquisition unit, the main control unit displays the mode information indicating the unexecuted dynamic display mode corresponding to the lottery information. The information is stored in the aspect information storage means in association with the acquisition order of the lottery information by the means. In addition, when it is determined that the change is possible by the change permission determination unit, the mode information of the unexecuted dynamic display stored in the mode information storage unit is changed by the mode information change unit to the mode information indicating a predetermined mode. Is done. When the dynamic information corresponding to the dynamic display selected by the dynamic display selection unit is acquired from the mode information storage unit by the mode information acquisition unit based on the acquisition order of the lottery information, the mode information indicates The dynamic display execution instructing unit instructs the peripheral control unit to execute the dynamic display selected by the dynamic display selecting unit. Therefore, when instructing the peripheral control means of the dynamic display mode to be executed, the dynamic display mode that simply acquires the mode information corresponding to the dynamic display to be executed and executes the mode indicated by the mode information The peripheral control means may be instructed as follows. That is, every time the dynamic display execution instructing unit instructs execution of dynamic display, it is necessary to determine a situation such as whether the dynamic display mode is continuously set to a predetermined mode and to instruct an appropriate mode. Since there is no control burden, the control burden can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine A5, a dynamic display mode to be executed next after all the dynamic displays corresponding to each mode information changed to the mode information indicating the predetermined mode by the mode information changing unit is executed. A gaming machine A6 comprising a mode limiting means for limiting to a mode different from the predetermined mode.

  According to the gaming machine A6, the mode of dynamic display executed next after all the dynamic displays corresponding to each mode information changed to the mode information indicating the predetermined mode by the mode information changing unit is performed. The mode is limited to a mode different from the predetermined mode by the mode limiting unit. Therefore, when all the dynamic information corresponding to each dynamic information changed to the mode information indicating the predetermined mode by the mode information changing unit is executed, the mode of the dynamic display to be executed next is the predetermined mode. It is limited to another mode and executed. In addition, while the dynamic display is being executed, even if the changeable determination unit determines that the dynamic display mode being executed can be changed to a predetermined mode, It is executed without change. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the dynamic display mode from being continuously changed to the predetermined mode after the dynamic display mode is continuously set to the predetermined mode. Can be prevented from continuing continuously.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A6, the main control means, separately from the instruction to change the dynamic display instructed to the peripheral control means by the aspect change instruction means to a predetermined aspect. A gaming machine A7, comprising: a ball entry control instruction means for instructing the peripheral control means of a control according to the number of ball entry information stored in the ball information storage means.

  According to the gaming machine A7, the main control unit stores the dynamic display instructed to the peripheral control unit by the mode change instruction unit, separately from the instruction to change to a predetermined mode, and is stored in the entry information storage unit. A control instruction according to the number of pieces of entry information is instructed to the peripheral control means by the entry control instruction means. Therefore, the peripheral control means can separately receive an instruction to change the dynamic display to a predetermined mode and a control instruction according to the number of pieces of entry information stored in the entry information storage means. Therefore, the processing corresponding to each instruction can be executed at different timing, and the control burden can be distributed. Further, the main control means separately gives an instruction to change the dynamic display to a predetermined mode and a control instruction according to the number of pieces of entry information stored in the entry information storage means to the peripheral control means separately. Since the instruction can be given, the control burden can be distributed as compared with the case where the instruction is given at the same timing.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A7, the predetermined mode includes at least one of a dynamic display effect mode, a dynamic display result mode, and a dynamic sound effect mode. A gaming machine A8 characterized by

  According to the gaming machine A8, the predetermined mode includes at least one of a dynamic display effect mode, a dynamic display result mode, and a dynamic sound effect mode. The player can recognize that the dynamic display has been changed to a predetermined mode, and can attract the player's interest.

  When the dynamic display mode is continuously set to the predetermined mode, the predetermined mode may be changed for each dynamic display. For example, in the first dynamic display, the predetermined mode is the dynamic display effect mode, and in the second dynamic display, the predetermined mode is the dynamic display result mode. In the display, a predetermined mode is set as a dynamic sound effect mode. In this way, if the dynamic display mode is changed, the dynamic display changes in a variety of ways, and the player's interest can be more strongly attracted.

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

  Each of the gaming machines is a slot machine, and the gaming machine B2. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

Each gaming machine is a gaming machine B3 that is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has passed Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.
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2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, pachinko machines have been known in which a display effect such as a liquid crystal display device or the like is used to produce a fluctuating effect (dynamic display) or the like to improve the interest of the game. The fluctuating effect (dynamic display) is an effect that starts when a game ball enters (wins) at the entrance (starting entrance), for example, 3 provided in the display area of the liquid crystal display device. A total of nine symbols and the like are displayed in a × 3 cell. More specifically, when a game ball wins a start opening, scrolling of symbols and the like is started, and then the symbols being scrolled are sequentially stopped and a total of nine symbols (stop symbols) are stopped and displayed. To do.
In such a variation effect, at the end of the variation effect, a combination of stop symbols (for example, chances) that suggest in advance that the game state is advantageous to the player (for example, jackpot) is displayed, and the player The device has been made to give a sense of expectation to the people. Here, for example, the chance chance refers to a combination of stop symbols (display result mode) in which three identical symbols are displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device but are not reachable.
This type of pachinko machine is configured to display not only a single variation effect but also a plurality of variation effects, or the same effect or different effects multiple times. There are things that are continuously performed by display and sound effects (hereinafter referred to as “continuous production”), and the game is further improved in interest, such as continuously giving players a sense of expectation for an advantageous gaming state. . For example, when a game ball wins a start opening, if there are a plurality of variation effects to be started, the continuous effects are performed for the plurality of variation effects that are reserved (for example, actual kaihei 7). No. 24383).
However, in order to perform a continuous effect, there are two or more reserved variable effects, so there is a problem that a continuous effect cannot be performed when only one variable effect is reserved.
This technical idea has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can increase the chances of performing a continuous performance.
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In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine of the technical idea 1 detects display means for displaying identification information, a entrance into which a game medium enters, and an entrance of the game medium into the entrance. A detection unit; a main control unit that performs main control relating to the gaming machine; and a peripheral control unit that causes the display unit to dynamically display identification information in response to an instruction from the main control unit. The main control means is acquired by the entrance information acquisition means for acquiring entrance information associated with the entrance when the entrance of the game medium is detected by the detection means, and the entrance information acquisition means. Entry information storage means for storing the entry information, dynamic display selection means for selecting a dynamic display to be executed by the display means based on the contents of the entry information storage means, and the dynamic display selection means Execute the dynamic display selected by Dynamic display execution instructing means for instructing the peripheral control means, lottery information acquiring means for acquiring lottery information indicating a lottery result of the incoming ball based on the incoming ball information acquired by the incoming ball information acquiring unit, A mode information storage unit that stores mode information indicating a mode of dynamic display corresponding to the lottery information acquired by the lottery information acquisition unit, and is executed by the peripheral control unit based on the content of the mode information storage unit. A changeability determination unit that determines whether the dynamic display mode can be changed to a predetermined mode, and a dynamic display that is executed by the peripheral control unit when the changeability determination unit determines that the change is possible A mode change instructing unit for instructing the peripheral control unit to change the mode to the predetermined mode, and an unexecuted execution following the dynamic display in which the mode has been changed by the mode change instructing unit When each dynamic display is selected by the dynamic display selection means, a first instruction control means is provided for instructing the peripheral control means to execute the selected dynamic display in the predetermined manner. .
In the gaming machine of technical idea 2, in the gaming machine of technical idea 1, each unexecuted dynamic display to be executed following the dynamic display whose mode has been changed by the mode change instruction means is the dynamic display. When selected by the selection means, instead of the instruction by the first instruction control means according to the content of the selected one dynamic display, the first dynamic display selected by the dynamic display selection means is replaced. And second instruction control means for instructing the peripheral control means to execute a plurality of dynamic displays different from the dynamic display in the predetermined manner.
The gaming machine according to technical idea 3 is the gaming machine according to technical idea 1 or 2, wherein the main control means each time the lottery information is acquired by the lottery information acquisition means, the unexecuted corresponding to the lottery information. A mode information storage execution unit that stores mode information indicating a mode of dynamic display in the mode information storage unit in association with an acquisition order of lottery information, and the dynamic display execution instruction unit includes the dynamic display selection unit. The dynamic information selected by the dynamic display selection unit is provided with the mode information acquisition unit that acquires the dynamic information corresponding to the dynamic display selected from the mode information storage unit based on the acquisition order of the lottery information. The peripheral control means is instructed to execute display in the form indicated by the aspect information acquired by the aspect information acquisition means, and the first instruction control means can be changed by the change permission determination means. When it is constant, the mode information storing unit, respectively a dynamic display mode information of the unexecuted stored in, and a mode information changing means for changing the mode information indicating the predetermined manner.
The gaming machine of the technical idea 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the predetermined mode includes a dynamic display effect mode, a dynamic display result mode, and a dynamic display mode. At least one of the display sound effect modes is included.
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According to the gaming machine of technical idea 1, when the main control means detects the entrance of the game medium by the detection means, the entrance information accompanying the entrance is acquired by the entrance information acquisition means, and the entrance information acquisition means The ball information is stored in the ball entry information storage means. Then, the dynamic display to be executed in the display means is selected by the dynamic display selection means based on the contents of the entry information storage means, and the execution of the selected dynamic display is instructed to the peripheral control means by the dynamic display execution instruction. Indicated by means. On the other hand, in the peripheral control means, dynamic display of identification information is executed in the display means in response to an instruction from the main control means. Further, in the main control means, lottery information indicating the lottery result of the entry based on the entrance information acquired by the entrance information acquisition means is acquired by the lottery information acquisition means, and the dynamic display corresponding to the lottery information is displayed. Aspect information indicating the aspect is stored in the aspect information storage means. Then, based on the content of the mode information storage means, it is determined by the changeability determination means whether the dynamic display mode being executed by the peripheral control means can be changed to a predetermined mode, and when it is determined that the change is possible, The peripheral control unit is instructed by the mode change instruction unit to change the dynamic display mode executed by the peripheral control unit to a predetermined mode. Further, when each unexecuted dynamic display to be executed following the dynamic display whose mode has been changed by the mode change instruction unit is selected by the dynamic display selection unit, the selected dynamic display is displayed in a predetermined mode. Is executed by the first instruction control means.
Since the peripheral control means executes dynamic display instructed from the main control means, the mode of dynamic display executed by the peripheral control means is determined according to the execution. However, since it is possible to instruct the peripheral control means to change the dynamic display mode being executed by the peripheral control means to a predetermined mode, the dynamic display mode determined according to the execution is changed. The dynamic display can be changed to a predetermined mode during execution. Therefore, when continuously changing the dynamic display mode to the predetermined mode, the dynamic display mode that is already being executed can be changed to the predetermined mode. It is possible to change the dynamic display mode to the predetermined mode more than once from the dynamic display mode to the predetermined mode. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to increase opportunities to continuously change the dynamic display mode to a predetermined mode.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 2, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, each unexecuted dynamic display to be executed following the dynamic display in which the aspect has been changed by the aspect change instruction unit Is selected by the dynamic display selection means, instead of the instruction by the first instruction control means according to the content of the selected one dynamic display, the one dynamic display selected by the dynamic display selection means Instead, the second instruction control means instructs the peripheral control means to execute a plurality of dynamic displays different from the dynamic display in a predetermined manner. Therefore, the peripheral control unit is different from the one dynamic display selected by the dynamic display selection unit as an unexecuted dynamic display to be executed following the dynamic display whose mode has been changed by the mode change instruction unit. A plurality of dynamic displays can be executed in a predetermined manner. Therefore, compared to the case where one dynamic display is executed in a predetermined manner without changing the dynamic display, a dynamic display different from the one dynamic display is changed in a predetermined manner. In the case of executing a plurality of times, the dynamic display of a predetermined mode can be executed one or more times. Therefore, there is an effect that the number of executions of the dynamic display in a predetermined mode can be increased.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 3, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1 or 2, the main control unit includes the lottery information every time the lottery information is acquired by the lottery information acquisition unit. The mode information indicating the corresponding unexecuted dynamic display mode is stored in the mode information storage unit in association with the acquisition order of the lottery information from the mode information storage execution unit. In addition, when it is determined that the change is possible by the change permission determination unit, the mode information of the unexecuted dynamic display stored in the mode information storage unit is changed by the mode information change unit to the mode information indicating a predetermined mode. Is done. When the dynamic information corresponding to the dynamic display selected by the dynamic display selection unit is acquired from the mode information storage unit by the mode information acquisition unit based on the acquisition order of the lottery information, the mode information indicates The dynamic display execution instructing unit instructs the peripheral control unit to execute the dynamic display selected by the dynamic display selecting unit. Therefore, when instructing the peripheral control means of the dynamic display mode to be executed, the dynamic display mode that simply acquires the mode information corresponding to the dynamic display to be executed and executes the mode indicated by the mode information The peripheral control means may be instructed. That is, every time the dynamic display execution instructing unit instructs execution of dynamic display, it is necessary to determine a situation such as whether the dynamic display mode is continuously set to a predetermined mode and to instruct an appropriate mode. Since there is no effect, the control burden can be reduced.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 4, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to any one of the technical ideas 1 to 3, the predetermined mode includes a dynamic display effect mode and a dynamic display mode. Since at least one of the result mode and the sound effect mode of the dynamic display is included, the player can recognize that the dynamic display has been changed to the predetermined mode, and the player's interest Has the effect of attracting.
When the dynamic display mode is continuously set to the predetermined mode, the predetermined mode may be changed for each dynamic display. For example, in the first dynamic display, the predetermined mode is the dynamic display effect mode, and in the second dynamic display, the predetermined mode is the dynamic display result mode. In the display, a predetermined mode is set as a dynamic sound effect mode. As described above, if the dynamic display mode is changed, the dynamic display changes in a variety of ways, so that the player's interest can be more strongly attracted.

10 Pachinko machines (examples of game machines)
64 1st entrance (an example of entrance)
81 3rd symbol display device (an example of display means)
112 firing control device (an example of launching means)
203a Reservation ball storage area (an example of entrance information storage means)
208a First entrance switch (an example of detection means)
S432, S472 an example of a dynamic display time determining unit
Example of S443, S444 third change means
Example of S445, S480 dynamic display execution means
S654 ball entrance An example of an example S1606, S1707 first changing means exemplary S160 5, S170 6 change determination unit information acquisition unit S1608, S1612, S1709, S1713 an example of the second changing means

Claims (2)

Display means for displaying identification information;
An entrance where game balls can enter,
Detecting means for detecting the entrance of the game ball to the entrance;
In a gaming machine comprising dynamic display executing means for executing a dynamic display of a plurality of the identification information when a detecting ball is detected by the detecting means,
When an entry of a game ball is detected by the detection means, an entrance information acquisition means for acquiring entrance information associated with the entrance,
Entry information storage means for storing the entry information acquired by the entry information acquisition means,
Dynamic display time determination means for determining the dynamic display time when starting dynamic display of a plurality of the identification information based on the entry information stored in the entry information storage means;
When new entry information is acquired by the entry information acquisition means, at least all of the identification information is dynamically displayed in the dynamic display already executed by the dynamic display execution means. For example, a change permission determination unit that determines that the stop display mode in the dynamic display being executed can be changed to a mode in which a combination of predetermined identification information is stopped and displayed within the determined dynamic display time;
If it is determined to be changed by the change determination unit, already aspects of stopping display of dynamic display that is performed by the dynamic display execution means, manner the combination of the predetermined identification information is displayed stopped First changing means for changing to,
When each unexecuted dynamic display to be executed following the dynamic display whose mode has been changed by the first changing unit is started, the stop display mode in the dynamic display to be started is set as the predetermined identification information. Second changing means for changing to a mode in which the combination of is stopped and displayed,
When starting the dynamic display of one of the dynamic display unexecuted to be executed following the dynamic display mode is changed by the first changing means, based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, the 1 aspects of dynamic display, within the determined dynamic display time, and a third changing means for changing the manner in which the combination of the predetermined identification information that is displayed more than once,
When changing the mode of the first dynamic display by the third changing means, the number of times the combination of the predetermined identification information is displayed within the determined dynamic display time is determined by a predetermined lottery. A game machine comprising: a number-of-times determination means.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising launching means for launching a game ball to the game area based on an operation of the player.

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