JP6240392B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a specific gaming state is caused by the passing of a specific area by a game ball after winning a winning lottery executed when the game ball enters the entrance.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine in which a specific gaming state is caused by a passing of a specific area by a gaming ball after winning a winning lottery executed when the gaming ball enters the starting opening is known ( Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, when a winning lottery is won, a winning effect indicating that the winning lottery is won is executed, and the winning effect prompts the player to pass through a specific area by the game ball.
However, in the gaming machine according to Patent Document 1, after the player wins the winning lottery, the game may be interrupted and left without causing a specific gaming state. In this case, the player Even during the absence of the player, the hit effect is continued and power is wasted.
On the other hand, a gaming machine is known that reduces power consumption due to the execution of an effect when a player is away (see Patent Document 2). This gaming machine is provided with a touch sensor that can detect contact of the human body with the launch handle, and when the touch sensor does not detect contact with the human body for a predetermined period of time, the player releases the gaming machine. By determining that the user is seated and reducing the amount of light from the backlight, the power consumption due to the performance is reduced.

JP 2011-152161 A JP 2011-19852 A

However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that the power consumption due to the execution of the effect cannot be reduced appropriately.
That is, in the gaming machine according to Patent Document 2, when undigested start-up memory is stored in the RAM, it is determined that the game is continued regardless of the detection result of the touch sensor.
Therefore, in the configuration according to Patent Document 2, the game machine according to Patent Document 1 is applied to a gaming machine in which a specific gaming state is caused by the passing of a specific area by a game ball after winning a winning lottery. In such a case, there is a possibility that the power consumption due to the performance cannot be appropriately reduced.
Specifically, when the game is interrupted and left without activating the specific game state after the player has won the winning lottery, when the unstarted start memory is stored in the RAM In this case, the amount of light from the backlight is not reduced, and power consumption due to the performance cannot be reduced.
The subject of this invention is to reduce appropriately the power consumption by execution of production.

To achieve the above object, a game machine according to the first invention, in response to ball entrance of game ball into the starter hole, and per lottery means for performing hit lottery, when elected to those or lottery, First game state generating means for generating a first game state , distribution means for distributing game balls to any one type of specific areas among a plurality of types of specific areas, and distribution of game balls by the distribution means With the notification device that suggests the type of the specific area ahead and the passing of the specific area by the game ball during the occurrence of the first gaming state, the game ball can enter the specific entrance. During the occurrence of the first gaming state, the second gaming state occurrence means for causing the second gaming state in which the specific game is executed, the time measuring means for starting the time measurement triggered by the occurrence of the first gaming state, Production control to execute specific production Comprising a stage, a second game condition inducing means, depending on the type of the specific region pass is detected in game ball, to determine the number of specific game to be executed during the occurrence of the second game state, the presentation control means in response to occurrence of the first game condition, based on the first control state, execute the specific effect, during the occurrence of the first game condition, the passage of a specific region by the gaming ball detection without being, time measured by the time measuring means when it reaches a predetermined time, in place of the first control state, on the basis of the second control state, the first running specific effect In the control state, an effect by a plurality of effect devices including the notification device is permitted, and in the second control state, an effect by a part of the effect devices excluding the notification device among the plurality of effect devices is prohibited, effect by the notification device is permitted, the second control State, as compared with the first control state, characterized in that it is a control state power consumption is reduced.

In the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the power consumption is small compared to the first control state and the first control state as the control state for controlling the specific effect executed during the occurrence of the first gaming state. A second control state. Then, triggered by the occurrence of the first gaming state, time measurement by the time measuring means is started, and a specific effect is executed based on the first control state. Furthermore, during the occurrence of the first gaming state, when the time measured by the time measuring means reaches a predetermined time without detecting the passing of the specific area by the game ball, the first control state is changed. Thus, the specific effect is executed based on the second control state.
As a result, after the player has won the winning lottery, if the game is interrupted and left without causing the second gaming state, the time measured by the time measuring means has reached a predetermined time. Accordingly, the control state for controlling the specific effect is switched from the first control state to the second control state in which power consumption is smaller than that in the first control state.
Therefore, during the occurrence of the first gaming state, the specific effect is controlled based on the first control state in which power consumption is greater than that in the second control state even though the player is away from the seat. It can be prevented that power is wasted.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine according to the first invention, it is possible to appropriately reduce the power consumption due to the execution of the effect.
In particular, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, in the second control state, the rendering by some rendering devices is prohibited among the plurality of rendering devices that are permitted to perform the rendering operation in the first control state. .
Thereby, in the specific effect controlled based on the second control state, some of the effect devices that have performed the effect operation in the specific effect controlled based on the first control state. The production by the production device is stopped.
Therefore, it is possible to reduce the power consumption due to the execution of the effect with a simple configuration.
Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is provided with a notification device capable of suggesting the type of the specific area to which the game balls are distributed by the distribution means. And even when the control state for controlling the specific effect is switched from the first control state to the second control state, the effect operation by the notification device is continuously executed.
As a result, information necessary for the progress (resumption) of the game can be more reliably notified to the player.

Here, start ports 51 and 52 described later correspond to the start ports. The special winning entrance corresponds to a special winning entrance 53 described later. Specific gates 42a and 43a described later correspond to the specific region. As the winning lottery, a special symbol lottery described later is applicable. The winning lottery means corresponds to a main control device 200 (steps S102, S105, S113) described later. The first gaming state corresponds to a specific area valid period described later. The first game state generating means corresponds to a main control device 200 (step S120) described later. The second gaming state corresponds to a jackpot gaming period to be described later. The second game state generating means corresponds to a main control device 200 (step S134) to be described later. A power saving timer described later corresponds to the time measuring means. As the specific effect, a winning effect to be described later is applicable. An effect control device 300 (step S241), which will be described later, corresponds to the effect control means. The first control state corresponds to a normal mode described later. The second control state corresponds to a power saving mode to be described later. As the plurality of effect devices, an image display device 20, a distribution destination notification device 46, lamps 21 and 25, and a sound generation device 22 described later are applicable. As some of the effect devices, an image display device 20, lamps 21 and 25, and a sound generator 22 described later are applicable. A sorting member 44 described later corresponds to the sorting means. As the notification device, a distribution destination notification device 46 described later is applicable.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately reduce power consumption due to execution of effects.

It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the front of a game board and showed typically the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the winning type in various lotteries. It is a figure explaining the control command transmitted with respect to an effect control apparatus from the main control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the main loop process which a main controller performs. It is a flowchart which shows the serial communication reception interruption process which a main control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process which a main control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure random number memory process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure fluctuation process. It is a flowchart which shows a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart which shows a usual random number memory | storage process. It is a flowchart which shows a common figure change process. It is a flowchart which shows a game process per common figure. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows a prize management effect management process. It is a flowchart which shows an alerting | reporting display management process. It is a flowchart which shows a hit production management process. It is a flowchart which shows production mode management processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the change display of an effect design.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In this embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1.

(Overall configuration of pachinko machine 1)
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the pachinko machine.
A pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a rectangular frame body 2, a front frame 3 that can be opened and closed on the front side of the frame body 2, and a front frame 3 that can be opened and closed on the upper front side of the front frame 3. A door 4, a saucer unit 5 disposed below the front door 4, and a launching handle 6 disposed on the side of the saucer unit 5 are provided.
A game board 10 (see FIG. 2) is disposed on the front side of the front frame 3. The front door 4 includes a transparent plate 4a disposed on the front side of the game board 10 disposed on the front frame 3, and a decorative portion 4b disposed around the transparent plate 4a. The decorative portion 4b has a shape that bulges forward. The decoration part 4b is provided with a plurality of sound release holes 4c for allowing the sound output from the sound generator (speaker) 22 (see FIG. 3) disposed inside the decoration part 4b to pass therethrough. In addition, a plurality of lamps 21 (see FIG. 3) are disposed in the decorative portion 4b so as to surround the transparent plate 4a (game board 10).
The saucer unit 5 includes a saucer 5a for receiving game balls (rented balls and prize balls), and an effect button 5b arranged on the front side of the saucer 5a. The effect button 5b is configured so that a player can perform a rotation operation and a push-in operation. The effect button 5b outputs an operation signal to the effect control device 300 (see FIG. 3) in response to an operation (pressing operation) by the player. A lamp (not shown) is disposed inside the effect button 5b. The lamp arranged inside the effect button 5b is lit or blinked during the period when the operation of the effect button 5b is valid, and during the period when the operation of the effect button 5b is invalid. Turns off.

A lending operation unit 7 is disposed on the upper surface of the tray unit 5. The lending operation unit 7 includes a ball lending button 7a, a return button 7b, and a frequency display device 7c. Here, the pachinko machine 1 is communicably connected to a CR unit 500 (see FIG. 3) capable of reading and updating information recorded on the prepaid card. When a prepaid card (not shown) is inserted into the CR unit 500, the remaining frequency (information relating to the valuable value) of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the CR unit 500 is displayed on the frequency display device 7c. Is displayed. When the ball lending button 7a is operated with the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 500, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the tray 5a. At this time, the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card is updated according to the number of paid-out game balls, and the updated remaining frequency of the valuable medium is displayed on the frequency display device 7c. Further, when the return button 7 b is operated in a state where the prepaid card in which the remaining frequency of the valuable medium remains is inserted in the CR unit 500, the prepaid card is returned from the CR unit 500.
Here, the prepaid cart corresponds to, for example, a magnetic storage medium, a storage IC built-in medium, or the like.

(Configuration of game board 10)
Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a front side of the game board and schematically showing a part particularly necessary for explanation.
As shown in FIG. 2, an image display device 20 capable of displaying an effect image is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board 10. A game area 30 is formed in front of the game board 10 in which game balls launched in response to the operation of the launch handle 6 flow down.
The image display device 20 is configured by a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display. The display area 21 of the image display device 20 can be configured with four effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 (see FIG. 20) in which effect symbols z1 and z2 (see FIG. 20) are displayed. Yes. The image display device 20 is provided with a plurality of lamps 25 (see FIG. 3) so as to surround the display area 21.

In each effect symbol display area a1 to a3, it is possible to perform variable display and stop display of the effect symbol z1. The effect symbols z1 displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are configured to include identification information (symbols) such as numerals, characters, symbols, characters, and the like. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of “numeric symbols” including different numbers (for example, any one of “1” to “8”) and a “bonus symbol” including a predetermined character as the production symbol z1. And have.
In the effect symbol display area a4, it is possible to perform change display and stop display of the effect symbol z2. In the present embodiment, the effect symbol z2 displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 includes a color bar.
And the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is displayed in a state in which a plurality of types of effect symbols z1 are scrolled in each effect symbol display area a1 to a3, and a color bar is represented in the effect symbol display area a4. This means displaying in a state where the colors are changed sequentially. In addition, the stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 means that one effect symbol z1 is displayed in a stopped state at the lottery result display positions of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, and in the effect symbol display area a4, A state in which the color bar continuously represents a predetermined color. The result of the special symbol lottery (first special symbol lottery or second special symbol lottery) (winning lottery) is displayed by the combination of the effect symbols z1 and z2 that are stopped and displayed in the four effect symbol display areas a1 to a4. The

A start gate 54 is provided on the left side of the image display device 20. The start gate 54 is formed so that it can always be passed by a game ball. The starting gate detecting sensor 104 (see FIG. 3) is disposed at the starting gate 54. The normal start ball detection sensor 104 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to detection of the passage of the start gate 54 by the game ball. The main control device 200 executes the normal symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the general-purpose starting ball detection sensor 104.
Below the image display device 20, a first start port 51 (first entrance port) is provided. The first start port 51 is a ball entrance that opens upward (so-called “nose”), and game balls can always be entered. A special FIG. 1 start ball detection sensor 101 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the first start port 51. The special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to detection of a game ball entering the first starting port 51. Main controller 200 executes the first special symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101.

  A second start port 52 (first entrance port) is provided below the first start port. The second start port 52 has a start port opening and closing which can be displaced between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start port 52 and an open state in which a game ball can enter. A member 52a (so-called “electric tulip”) is provided. The start port opening / closing member 52a is opened and closed by a start port solenoid 64 (see FIG. 3). The second start port 52 is normally closed when the start port opening / closing member 52a is closed, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball, but when the normal symbol lottery is won, 52a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. A special FIG. 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the second starting port 52. The special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to the detection of a game ball entering the second starting port 52. Main controller 200 executes the second special symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102.

Below the second start opening 52, a big winning opening 53 (second entry opening) is provided. The big prize opening 53 has a big prize opening opening / closing member that can be displaced between a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the big prize opening 53 and an open state in which a game ball can be entered. 53a (so-called “attacker”) (opening and closing member) is provided.
The special prize opening / closing member 53a is opened and closed by a special prize opening solenoid 65 (see FIG. 3). In the normal winning opening 53, the special winning opening opening / closing member 53a is closed, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. Then, when a predetermined jackpot gaming state occurs, the big prize opening opening / closing member 53a is opened, and a gaming ball can be entered. In the big prize opening 53, a big prize ball detection sensor 103 is arranged. The special winning ball detection sensor 103 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to the detection of the game ball entering the special winning opening 53. The main control device 200 executes a game ball payout operation related to payout of a prize ball by the game ball payout device 440 (see FIG. 3) in response to an input of a detection signal from the special winning ball detection sensor 103.

An accessory device 40 (guidance means) is arranged on the right side of the image display device 20. The accessory device 40 distributes the game ball to one of the entrance 41, the first guide path 42 and the second guide path 43 that guide the game balls, and the first guide path 42 and the second guide path 43, respectively. And a sorting member 44 (sorting means).
The entrance 41 is an entrance that opens upward, and game balls can always be entered. The distribution member 44 has a first state in which game balls that have entered from the entrance 41 are distributed (guided) to the first guide path 42, and a game ball that has entered from the entrance 41 has a second guide path. It is possible to move to the second state assigned to 43. The distribution member 44 is driven by a distribution member solenoid 66 (see FIG. 3). Here, the distribution member 44 is always driven when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, and the first state and the second state every predetermined time (5.0 [s] in the present embodiment). The state is displaced from one state to the other state.
The accessory device 40 is provided with a state detection sensor 24 that detects whether the sorting member 44 is displaced in the first state or the second state. The state detection sensor 24 outputs a detection signal corresponding to the state in which the distribution member 44 is displaced (first state or second state) to the effect control device 300. And the production | presentation control apparatus 300 controls the distribution alerting | reporting effect by the distribution destination alerting | reporting apparatus 46 mentioned later according to the input of the detection signal from the state detection sensor 24. FIG.

The first guide path 42 guides the flowing game ball downward. The first guide path 42 is formed of a transparent material so that a game ball passing through the inside can be visually recognized from the outside. A first specific gate 42 a (specific region) is provided at the lower end of the first guide path 42. The first specific gate 42a is formed so that it can always be passed by a game ball. A first specific detection sensor 105 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the first specific gate 42a. The first specific detection sensor 105 outputs a detection signal to the main control device 200 in response to detection of the passage of the first specific gate 42a by the game ball. Main controller 200 executes round game number determination processing, which will be described later, in response to the input of a detection signal from first specific detection sensor 105.
The second guide path 43 guides the flowing game ball downward. The second guide path 43 is formed of a transparent material so that a game ball passing through the inside can be viewed from the outside. A second specific gate 43 a (specific region) is provided at the lower end of the second guide path 43. The second specific gate 43a is formed so that it can always be passed by a game ball. A second specific detection sensor 106 (see FIG. 3) is disposed at the second specific gate 43a. The second specific detection sensor 106 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to detection of the passage of the second specific gate 43a by the game ball. Main controller 200 executes round game number determination processing in response to an input of a detection signal from second specific detection sensor 106.
Here, main controller 200 validates the input of detection signals from specific detection sensors 105 and 106 during a specific area effective period described later (during the occurrence of a predetermined gaming state). If not, input of detection signals from the specific detection sensors 105 and 106 is invalidated.

Further, the accessory device 40 provides an effect of notifying information indicating the guide paths 42 and 43 (types of the specific gates 43a and 43a) to which the game balls are distributed by the distribution member 44 (hereinafter referred to as “distribution”). The distribution destination notification device 46 is capable of executing “notification effect”. The distribution destination notification device 46 performs the distribution notification effect during the specific area effective period. The distribution destination notification device 46 includes a first display unit 46a and a second display unit 46b each having a lamp disposed therein.
The first display unit 46a indicates that the distribution destination of the game balls by the distribution member 44 is the first guide path 42 (first specific gate 42a) by lighting or blinking the lamp disposed inside. The suggested information (in this embodiment, “arrow” heading toward the first specific gate 42a) can be displayed. On the other hand, in the second display unit 46b, when the lamp disposed inside is turned on or blinked, the game balls are distributed to the second guide path 43 (second specific gate 43a) by the distribution member 44. It is possible to display information suggesting this (in this embodiment, an “arrow” heading toward the second specific gate 43a).
In the accessory device 40, the game balls that have entered from the entrance 41 are distributed to the first guide path 42 or the second guide path 43 by the sorting member 44. Then, the game balls distributed to the first guide path 42 by the distribution member 44 are discharged to the game area 30 again after passing through the first specific gate 42a. On the other hand, the game balls distributed to the second guide path 43 by the distribution member 44 are discharged again into the game area 30 after passing through the second specific gate 43a.
When the distribution notification performance is executed by the distribution destination notification device 46, when the distribution member 44 is displaced to the first state, the first display unit 46a is lit or blinked, When the minute member 44 is displaced to the second state, the second display portion 46b is lit or blinked.

In the gaming area 30, an out port 55 for collecting game balls that have not won any of the ball entrances 51 to 53 is provided below the big winning entrance 53.
In the game area 30, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game balls to the entrances 41, 51 to 53 and the start gate 54.
A state display device 63 is provided to the right of the big prize opening 53. The status display device 63 is configured by an LED or the like. In the status display device 63, the number of times that the display of the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery is suspended (so-called “hold number”), the number of times that the display of the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery is suspended, and the normal symbol The number of times the lottery result display is suspended, the type of jackpot gaming state (number of round games executed), and the like are displayed.

Below the status display device 63, there are provided a general diagram display device 60, a special figure 1 display device 61, and a special figure 2 display device 62. Each display device 60, 61, 62 is configured by a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, or the like.
The general symbol display device 60 can perform variable display and stop display of normal symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the general symbol display device 60 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the stopped normal symbol. Here, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the universal symbol display device 60 becomes a specific symbol, a gaming state per universal symbol which is a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated.
The special figure 1 display device 61 can perform change display and stop display of the first special symbol made up of numerals, symbols, and the like. And in the special figure 1 display apparatus 61, the result of the 1st special symbol lottery is displayed by the 1st special symbol stopped and displayed. The special figure 2 display device 62 can perform change display and stop display of the second special symbol made up of numbers, symbols and the like. Then, in the special figure 2 display device 62, the result of the second special symbol lottery is displayed by the stopped second special symbol.
Here, the display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) on the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 and the display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 start to be changed. And the lottery results indicated by the symbols displayed in a stopped state are associated with each other.
When the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 61 becomes a specific symbol, or when the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device 62 becomes a specific symbol. The jackpot gaming state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player, is generated.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 supplies power (electric power) to the main control device 200, the production control device (sub-control device) 300, the payout control device 400, and the control devices 200, 300, 400. And a power supply device 600.
Each of the control devices 200, 300, and 400 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game, and a CPU that is stored in the ROM. And a RAM (Random Access Memory), which is a temporary storage area used for proceeding with processing based on a program.
Main controller 200 includes a CPU 210, a ROM 220, a RAM 230, an input port 240, an output port 250, a frequency generation circuit 260, and a hard random number generation circuit 270.
The input port 240 outputs the detection signal input from each of the detection sensors 101 to 106 and the control command input from the payout control device 400 to the CPU 210. The output port 250 outputs a control command to each of the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 400 and outputs a control signal to each display device 60 to 63 and each solenoid 64 to 66. Further, the output port 250 outputs information relating to the payout of prize balls of the pachinko machine 1 and an error signal to a hall computer (not shown).
The ROM 220 stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game. In particular, the ROM 220 stores, as data necessary for the progress of the game, a determination table for executing various lotteries and various control commands necessary for controlling the effect control device 300.

The RAM 230 temporarily stores input / output data in the main control device 200, data for arithmetic processing, various counters such as random number counters related to games, flags for managing lottery results and gaming states, and the like. In particular, the RAM 230 has start information (random number information) acquired in response to input of detection signals from the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101, the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102, and the general start ball detection sensor 104. An area for storing is provided. The start information refers to information such as various random values acquired with the input of each detection signal.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 includes a backup power supply circuit (not shown) that can supply power to the main control device 200 when power supply by the power supply device 600 is interrupted. Thus, the RAM 230 can hold information stored based on the power supply when the power supply 600 supplies power, and the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit when the power supply 600 is interrupted. The stored information can be held (saved).

  The frequency generation circuit 260 generates a clock (synchronization signal) and outputs this clock to each of the CPU 210 and the hard random number generation circuit 270. The hard random number generation circuit 270 generates a random number for the normal symbol lottery, a random number for the first special symbol lottery, and a random number for the second special symbol lottery. The hard random number generation circuit 270 sets the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range (for example, within a range of 0 to 65535) every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (for example, every 0.005 [s]). ) To generate a winning random number by updating one by one. Note that the loop counter is set to correspond to each of the normal symbol lottery, the first special symbol lottery, and the second special symbol lottery.

Based on the control command received from the main control device 200, the effect control device 300 displays the effect images z 1 and z 2 on the image display device 20, lights and blinks the lamps 21 and 25, outputs sound by the sound generator 22, and Each of the distribution destination notifications by the distribution destination notification device 46 is controlled.
The ROM of the effect control device 300 stores a program related to the progress of the effect and data necessary for the progress of the effect. The RAM of the effect control device 300 temporarily stores control commands received from the main control device 200, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like.
The CPU of the effect control device 300 determines the contents of the effect to be executed based on the control command received from the main control device 200. Then, the image data, the lamp control data, and the sound control data are read in accordance with the effect program related to the determined effect content, and the read control data are respectively read for the image display device 20, the lamps 21, 25, and the sound generation device 22. Output. In addition, the CPU of the effect control device 300 reads the assignment destination notification control data according to the effect program related to the determined effect contents, and controls the assignment destination notification device 46 based on the read assignment destination notification data. To do.
Furthermore, when the content of the effect using the effect button 5b is determined, the CPU of the effect control device 300 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the effect button 5b, and inputs a detection signal from the effect button 5b. The control data corresponding to the presence or absence of the signal is read out, and the read control data is output to the image display device 20, the lamps 21 and 25, and the sound generator 22.

The payout control device 400 controls a game ball launching operation by the game ball launching device 423 based on a signal input from a launch volume (not shown) provided in the launch handle 6.
Specifically, the payout control device 400 is connected with a launch volume and game ball launch device 423. When the firing handle 6 is rotated, the firing volume outputs a signal corresponding to the rotational operation amount to the dispensing control device 400. Then, the payout control device 400 controls the operation of launching the game ball by the game ball launch device 423 so that the game ball is launched to the game area 30 with a strength according to the signal input from the launch volume.
Also, the payout control device 400 controls the game ball payout operation by the game ball payout device 440 based on each of the control command received from the main control device 200 and the ball lending instruction signal received from the CR unit 500.
Specifically, a game ball payout device 440 is connected to the payout control device 400. The game ball payout device 440 executes a game ball payout operation for paying out game balls to the tray 5a.
Based on the control command received from the main control device 200, the payout control device 400 controls a game ball payout operation related to payout of prize balls by the game ball payout device 440.
In addition, the ball lending switch 401, the return switch 402, the frequency display device 7c, and the CR unit 500 are connected to the payout control device 400 via the connection board 410, respectively.
The ball lending switch 401 transmits a ball lending operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the operation of the ball lending button 7a.
When the CR unit 500 receives the ball lending operation signal from the ball lending switch 401, the CR unit 500 subtracts the frequency required to pay out a predetermined number of balls from the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the inserted prepaid card. Then, the record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated, and a ball lending instruction signal for instructing the payout of a predetermined number of game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 400 via the connection board 410. .
Based on the ball lending instruction signal received from the CR unit 500, the payout control device 400 controls a game ball payout operation related to paying out a ball by the game ball paying device 440. Specifically, every time a ball lending instruction signal is received from the CR unit 500, a game ball payout operation related to payout of a predetermined number (for example, 25) of game balls is controlled.

The CR unit 500 transmits a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium via the connection board 410 when the prepaid cart is inserted and when the record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated. To the frequency display device 7c. When the frequency signal is received, the frequency display device 7c displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium indicated by the frequency signal.
The return switch 402 transmits a return operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the operation of the return button 7b. When receiving the return operation signal, the CR unit 500 returns (discharges) the prepaid card in which the remaining frequency of the valuable medium remains.

(About various lotteries)
Next, various lotteries executed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the winning types in various lotteries.
In the pachinko machine 1, the normal symbol lottery is executed in response to the passage of the start gate 54 by a game ball. When a normal symbol lottery is won, a gaming state is generated per regular drawing. In the normal game state, the start port opening / closing member 52a is displaced (opened) from the closed state to the open state, so that a game ball can enter the second start port 52.
As shown in FIG. 4 (a), in the present embodiment, one type of "per game" is set as the type of game state per game that occurs when the normal symbol lottery is won.

If “winning per symbol” is selected, the normal symbol display device 60 performs control so that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as “per symbol per symbol”. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is lost, the general symbol display device 60 controls the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbol”.
Here, in the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to execute time reduction control as auxiliary control. Time-shortening control refers to control in which the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “variation time”) is shortened compared to when the control is not executed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the time reduction control is executed, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is improved as compared to when the control is not executed, and the start opening / closing member 52a in the game state per normal drawing is improved. Is increased, the opening time of the start port opening / closing member 52a in the game state per normal game is extended, and the time for displaying the variation of the normal symbol is shortened.
When “winning” is selected, the number of opening of the start opening / closing member 52a is set to 1 [times] or 3 [times], and the opening time of the start opening / closing member 52a at each time is 0.5 [s. ] Or 2.0 [s]. At this time, the opening time and the number of opening times of the start port opening / closing member 52a are set to 2.0 [s] × 3 [times] during execution of the time reduction control, and 0.5 when the time reduction control is stopped. [S] × 1 [times] is set. The opening of the start port opening / closing member 52a at each time ends when the set opening time has elapsed since the start port opening / closing member 52a was opened.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the first special symbol lottery is executed in response to the game ball entering the first start port 51, and the second ball is input in response to the game ball entering the second start port 52. A special symbol lottery is executed. When the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won, a big hit gaming state is generated.
Specifically, the jackpot game state includes a specific area valid period, a jackpot game period, and an ending period. When the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won, first, the specific area valid period is started. Further, when the passage of the first specific gate 42a or the second specific gate 43a by the game ball is detected during the specific area effective period, the specific area effective period is ended and the jackpot gaming period is started. Further, during the jackpot gaming machine period, a round game in which the big prize opening / closing member 53 is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and the game ball can enter the big prize opening 53. .
As shown in FIG. 4 (b), in this embodiment, the type of jackpot gaming state that occurs when winning the lottery of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) “1” to “big hit 6” are set.

When the “big hit 1” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “normal big hit symbol A”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “normal jackpot symbol A”. The “normal jackpot symbol A” displayed on the image display device 20 is the same even number such as “2, 2, 2” where the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is, for example, It is assumed that the “design symbols” indicating numbers are aligned and the effect design z2 stopped and displayed in the effect design display area a4 is blue.
When the “big hit 2” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 perform control so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “probable big hit symbol A”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed with the “probability big hit symbol A”. The “probability big hit symbol A” displayed in the image display device 20 is, for example, the same odd number such as “1, 1, 1” where the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is It is assumed that the “design symbols” indicating numbers are arranged and the effect design z2 stopped and displayed in the effect design display area a4 is green.

When “Big jackpot 3” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with “Normal jackpot symbol B”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a <b> 1 to a <b> 4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z <b> 1 and z <b> 2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed with “normal jackpot symbol B”. The “normal jackpot symbol B” displayed on the image display device 20 is the same even number such as “2, 2, 2” where the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is, for example, It is assumed that the “design symbols” indicating numbers are arranged and the effect design z2 stopped and displayed in the effect design display area a4 is green.
When the “big hit 4” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop and display the special symbol at the “probable big hit symbol B”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed with “probability big hit symbol B”. The “probability big hit symbol B” displayed in the image display device 20 is, for example, the same odd number such as “1, 1, 1” where the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is It is assumed that the “design symbols” indicating numbers are arranged, and the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is red.
Here, “normal jackpot symbol A” and “normal jackpot symbol B” cannot be distinguished from each other only based on the combination of effect symbols z1 that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4. It has become. In addition, the “probability big hit symbol A” and the “probability big hit symbol B” cannot be distinguished from each other based only on the combination of the production symbols z1 that are stopped and displayed in the production symbol display areas a1 to a4. It has become.

When the “big hit 5” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 perform control so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “probable big hit symbol C”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed at “probability big hit symbol C”. In the “probable big hit symbol C” displayed on the image display device 20, for example, the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are arranged as “bonus symbols”, and the effect symbol display area a4 It is assumed that the effect design z2 stopped and displayed in red indicates red.
When the “big hit 6” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 perform control so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “probable big hit symbol D”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a <b> 1 to a <b> 4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z <b> 1 and z <b> 2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed with “probability large hit symbol D”. The “probability variation jackpot symbol D” displayed on the image display device 20 is, for example, “1, 6, 9”, etc. Is different from the type of “numeric symbol” stopped and displayed in other areas, and the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is red.

On the other hand, when the special symbol lottery is lost (in the case of “missing”), the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop displaying the special symbol as “missing symbol”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “out of symbol”. The “missing symbol” that is stopped and displayed in the image display device 20 is “numerical symbol” that is stopped and displayed in at least one of the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, such as “1, 6, 9”, for example. Is different from the type of “numeric symbol” stopped and displayed in other areas, and the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 is white.
Here, “probability big hit symbol D” and “outlier symbol” are incapable of distinguishing between the two companies based only on the combination of effect symbols z1 that are stopped and displayed in effect symbol display areas a1 to a4. ing.

  The pachinko machine 1 has a “special figure low probability state” and a “special figure high probability state” as the gaming state relating to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery). . In the “special figure low probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to the first probability (hereinafter referred to as “low probability”) (for example, 1/390). On the other hand, in the “special drawing high probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a second probability (hereinafter, “high probability”) higher than the first probability (for example, 1/39). . The main controller 200 sets the winning probability of each lottery so that the winning probability of the first special symbol lottery and the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery are synchronized.

When winning a “big hit 1” or “big hit 2”, the number of round games executed in the jackpot game state is set to 4 [times] or 10 [times], and the opening and closing of the big prize opening in each round game is set. The longest opening time of the member 53a is set to a predetermined time (for example, 30.0 [s]). The opening of the special prize opening / closing member 53a in each round game is performed when the longest opening time set after the special prize opening / closing member 53a is opened or when the game ball to the special prize opening 53 is released. The game ends when the number of entered balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10 [balls]) (hereinafter, the same applies to all round games).
When winning “Big Jack 3” or “Big Jack 4”, the number of round games executed in the jackpot game state is set to 10 [times] or 16 [times], and the opening / closing of the big prize opening in each round game is set. The longest opening time of the member 53a is set to a predetermined time (for example, 30.0 [s]).
In the case of winning the “big hit 5”, the number of round games executed in the big win game state is set to 16 [times], and the longest opening time of the big prize opening / closing member 53a in each round game is a predetermined time ( For example, 30.0 [s] is set.
In the case of winning the “big hit 6”, the number of round games executed in the big win game state is set to 2 [times], and the longest opening time of the big winning opening / closing member 53a in each round game is a predetermined time ( For example, it is set to 0.5 [s].

When winning “Big Jack 1” or “Big Jack 3”, the “Special Figure Low Probability State” is generated during the period from the end of this jackpot gaming state to the time when the next jackpot gaming state is created. The On the other hand, if you win “Big jackpot 2”, “Big jackpot 4”, “Big jackpot 5” or “Big jackpot 6”, the period from the end of this jackpot gaming state to before the next jackpot gaming state occurs In "a special figure high probability state" is generated.
In addition, when any one of “big hit 2” to “big hit 6” is won, the time reduction control is executed after the jackpot gaming state ends. This time-short control is started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and after the time-shortening control is started, a special symbol short-time notification display (variation display and stop display) is performed without causing a big hit gaming state. It is ended according to what has been executed. In the present embodiment, the predetermined number of short times is set to 99 [times] for “2 jackpots” to “4 jackpots”, and set to 999 [times] for “5 jackpots” and “6 jackpots”. . On the other hand, when the “big hit 1” is won, the time-shortening control is not executed after the jackpot gaming state ends.

(About control commands)
Next, a control command transmitted from the main control device 200 to the effect control device 300 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a control command transmitted from the main control device to the effect control device.
The main control device 200 and the effect control device 200 are connected to each other via a serial communication harness. Here, communication between main control device 200 and effect control device 300 is performed in only one direction from main control device 200 to effect control device 300, and communication from effect control device 300 to main control device 200 is performed. Not done.
Each control command transmitted from the main control device 200 to the effect control device 300 is composed of 1-byte preceding data indicating the type of the control command and 1-byte subsequent data indicating the content of the control command. Yes.
Then, main controller 200 transmits a control command composed of preceding data and subsequent data to effect control device 300 by serial communication. In the production control device 300, when a control command is received from the main control device 200, a serial communication interruption occurs, and the data of the control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM by this interruption processing.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1, as control commands transmitted from the main control device 200 to the effect control device 300, a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, a second variation pattern designation command, Stop designation command, status designation command, first hold number designation command, second hold number designation command, first opening designation command, second opening designation command, big prize opening opening designation command, big prize opening closing designation command, ending designation Commands are set.
The symbol type designation command is a command for designating a stop symbol (a lottery result of a special symbol lottery) of a special symbol (effect symbol). The symbol type designation command includes the “delayed symbol”, “normal jackpot symbol A”, “probable variation jackpot symbol A”, “normal jackpot symbol B”, “probability variation” as the mode (stop symbol) of the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped and displayed. One of the jackpot symbol B, the probability variation jackpot symbol C, and the probability variation jackpot symbol D is designated. The symbol type designation command is transmitted when the variation of the special symbol starts.

The first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are commands for designating variation patterns (notification display) variation patterns of special symbols (effect symbols z1, z2), respectively. In the present embodiment, the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command each designate a variation pattern associated with the variation time by designating the variation time.
The first variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern in a first period (for example, a period from the start of variation display of the production symbols z1 and z2 to the start of reach display described later) among the variation displays of the production symbols z1 and z2. (Hereinafter referred to as “first variation pattern”). In the present embodiment, m (plurality) types of variation patterns (variation times) are set as the first variation pattern, in which notification effects having different contents are associated with each other.
Specifically, “normal variation pattern”, “pseudo continuous variation pattern”, and the like are set as the first variation pattern. In particular, as the “pseudo continuous variation pattern”, “1 time pseudo continuous variation”, “2 times pseudo continuous variation”, and “3 times pseudo continuous variation”, which are different in the number of times that pseudo continuous display is executed, are set.

The “normal variation pattern” means that during the variation display of the production symbols z1 and z2, there is no production (pseudo continuous variation display, etc.) that enthuses the player's expectation that a jackpot gaming state will occur, This refers to the variation pattern performed. The “pseudo continuous variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation display is performed one or more times during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2.
Here, the normal variation display means the effect symbol z1 displayed at the lottery result display position (the position where the effect symbol z1 is stopped and the result of the special symbol lottery is displayed) in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. , Refers to a display that is sequentially changed (replaced). The pseudo continuous variation display means that the temporary display of the effect symbol z1 is performed at the lottery result display positions of all the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 while the variable display of the effect symbol z2 is continued in the effect symbol display area a4. This means a display in which the normal variation display of the effect symbol z1 is performed again in all the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. Furthermore, the temporary stop display is displayed in a state in which one type of effect symbol z1 is shaken without changing the displayed effect symbol z1 at the lottery result display positions in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. Display.

The second variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as a period from the start of reach display until the start of stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2) in the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2. , “Second variation pattern”). Here, the second period is a period after the first period. In the present embodiment, n (plural) types of variation patterns (variation times) are set as the second variation pattern, in which notification effects having different contents are associated with each other.
Specifically, “normal fluctuation pattern”, “reach fluctuation pattern”, and the like are set as the second fluctuation pattern. In particular, “normal reach”, “super reach”, and “special reach” in which different reach effects are executed are set as the “reach variation pattern”.
The “normal variation pattern” means that during the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2, an effect (reach display or the like) that reflects the player's expectation that a jackpot gaming state is generated is not performed, and a normal variation display is performed. A variation pattern. The “reach variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which reach display is performed during variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2.
The reach display refers to a display in which a predetermined reach effect is executed when the effect symbols z1 and z2 form a reach state and the effect symbols z1 and z2 form a reach state. Here, the reach state means that the temporary display of the effect symbol z1 is performed in two or more of the effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 while the variable display of the effect symbol z2 in the effect symbol display area a4 is continued. In addition, the effect symbols z1 that are temporarily stopped and displayed in two or more areas are in a combination included in the “big hit symbol” (for example, “the two or more effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 indicate the same numbers” State in which “numeric symbol” is temporarily displayed.
The first variation pattern designation command designates one of m types of first variation patterns. The second variation pattern designation command designates one of n types of second variation patterns. The first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are transmitted at the start of variation of the special symbol.

The stop designation command is a command for designating stop display of a special symbol (effect symbols z1, z2). The stop designation command is transmitted when a special symbol is stopped.
The state designation command is a command for designating a gaming state. The state designation command designates one of the start of time reduction control, the end of time reduction control, the setting of the special figure high probability state, and the setting of the special figure low probability state. The state designation command is transmitted at the start or end of each control and when each probability is set.
The first hold number designation command and the second hold number designation command are commands for designating the special figure hold number (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number), respectively. Here, the special figure 1 hold number refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the first special symbol on the special figure 1 display device 61 being held. Further, the special figure 2 holding number refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the second special symbol on the special figure 2 display device 62 being held. The first number-of-holds designation command is transmitted at the time of storing the start information (Special Figure 1 start information or Special Figure 2 start information). On the other hand, the second number-of-holds designation command is transmitted when the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) starts to change.

The first opening designation command is a command for designating the start of the specific area valid period. The first opening designation command designates the start of the specific area valid period according to any one of “big hit 1” to “big hit 6” (“big hit x”). The first opening designation command is transmitted at the start of the specific area valid period.
The second opening designation command is a command for designating the start of the jackpot game period. The second opening designation command is the start of a jackpot game period related to the number of round games (“round game count y”) of any one of “2 times”, “4 times”, “10 times”, and “16 times” Is specified. The second opening designation command is transmitted at the start of the jackpot game period.
The big prize opening opening designation command is a command for designating the start of a round game. The big prize opening designation command is transmitted at the start of the round game.
The special winning opening closing designation command is a command for designating the end of the round game. The special winning opening closing designation command is transmitted at the end of the round game.
The ending designation command is a command for designating the start of the ending period. The ending designation command is transmitted at the start of the ending period.

(Processing executed by the main controller)
Next, processing executed by main controller 200 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing main loop processing executed by the main controller.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the hard random number generation circuit 270 of the main controller 200 sets the value of the loop counter every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (for example, every 0.005 s). A hard random number update process for updating one by one within a predetermined range (for example, within a range of 0 to 65535) is started. Then, by the hard random number update process, each of the random numbers per regular symbol in the normal symbol lottery, the big hit random numbers in the first special symbol lottery, and the big hit random numbers in the second special symbol lottery are updated. The hard random number update process is executed asynchronously with the main loop process shown in FIG.

Further, when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the CPU 210 of the main control device 200 repeatedly executes the main loop process shown in FIG. 6 after executing a predetermined initialization process.
When the main loop process is executed by the CPU 210, first, the process proceeds to step S10.
In step S10, an interrupt prohibition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11. In the interrupt prohibition process, an interrupt prohibition state for prohibiting interrupts of other processes is set. This prohibits execution of serial communication reception interrupt processing, timer interrupt processing, and the like during the period in which the interrupt disabled state is set.
In step S11, an initial value random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12. In the initial value random number update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the initial value random number is updated. The initial value random number is a random number for updating (changing) an initial value and an end value of a soft random number (a jackpot symbol random number, a variation pattern random number, etc.) that is a random number generated in the program.
In other words, the loop counter that generates the soft random number is updated within a range from a preset initial value to an end value. The initial value and end value of the loop counter are changed each time the random number value of the loop counter reaches the end value. At this time, the initial value and the end value set in the loop counter are determined based on the initial value random number.

In step S12, a control command analysis process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13. In the control command analysis process, the control command received from the payout control device 400 is analyzed.
In step S13, a control command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14. In the control command transmission process, a control command is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Specifically, in the control command transmission process, the control command stored in the port output request buffer is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
In step S14, an interrupt permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S15. In the interrupt enable process, the interrupt disabled state is canceled. Thus, the period from the execution of the process according to step S14 to the execution of the process according to step S10 is an interrupt permission period during which execution of serial communication reception interrupt process, timer interrupt process, etc. is permitted.
In step S15, other random number update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S10. In other random number update processing, soft random numbers excluding jackpot symbol random numbers (variation pattern random numbers, etc.) are updated.

Next, serial communication reception interrupt processing executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a serial communication reception interrupt process executed by the main controller.
When the CPU 210 receives a control command from the payout control device 400 during the interrupt permission period related to the main loop process or the interrupt permission period related to the timer interrupt process, the CPU 210 executes the serial communication reception interrupt process. Note that the serial communication reception interrupt process is a process for prohibiting multiple interrupts.
As shown in FIG. 7, when the serial communication reception interrupt process is executed by the CPU 210, first, the process proceeds to step S20.
In step S20, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S21. In the register saving process, the values of the registers (accumulator A and flag register F) used during the execution of the main loop process are saved in the saving area of the RAM 230.

In step S21, it is determined whether or not data is present in the reception buffer for receiving the control command. If it is determined that data is present in the reception buffer (Yes), the process proceeds to step S22, and the data is stored in the reception buffer. If it is determined that there is no data (No), the process proceeds to step S23.
In step S22, a received data storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S23. In the received data storage process, data existing in the reception buffer is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S23, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S20 is restored, and an interrupt is permitted. Then, after the register restoration process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing executed by the main controller.
The frequency generation circuit 260 generates an interrupt request signal every predetermined period (for example, 4.0 [ms]). Then, the CPU 210 executes timer interrupt processing in response to the generation of the interrupt request signal during the interrupt permission period related to the main loop processing. The timer interrupt process is a process for permitting multiple interrupts.
As shown in FIG. 8, when the timer interrupt process is executed by the CPU 210, first, the process proceeds to step S30.
In step S30, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31. In the register saving process, all register values used during the execution of the main loop process are saved in the saving area of the RAM 230, and an interrupt is permitted.
In step S31, an initial value random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32. The initial value random number update process in step S31 is the same process as the initial value random number update process in step S11.

In step S32, a soft random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S33. In the soft lance update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the jackpot symbol random number among the soft random numbers is updated.
In step S33, a switch check process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S34. In the switch check process, the presence or absence of input of detection signals from the detection sensors 101 to 106 at the input port 240 is checked. When the detection signal input from any of the detection sensors 101 to 106 is detected, information indicating the detection is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S34, a special figure random number storage process for storing various random numbers related to the special symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S35. The special figure random number storage process will be described later.
In step S35, a special figure changing process for notifying the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S36. The special figure variation process will be described later.
In step S36, a jackpot game process for controlling the jackpot game state is executed, and the process proceeds to step S37. The jackpot game process will be described later.

In step S37, a general-purpose random number storage process for storing various random numbers related to the normal symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S38. The usual random number storage process will be described later.
In step S38, a normal map change process for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S39. The normal map changing process will be described later.
In step S39, a game process per game for controlling the game state per game is executed, and the process proceeds to step S40. The game process per usual game will be described later.
In step S40, a prize ball payout process for executing a prize ball payout operation is executed, and the process proceeds to step S41. In the prize ball payout process, the presence / absence of detection signal input from each of the detection sensors 101 to 103 is determined based on the processing result of step S33. When a detection signal is input from each of the detection sensors 101 to 103, a prize ball number designation command is stored in the port output request buffer. Further, in the prize ball payout process, a control command is transmitted to the payout control device 400.
In this embodiment, when a detection signal is input from the first starting ball detection sensor 101, an award ball number designation command for designating the number of award balls of “3 balls” is detected from the second starting ball detection sensor 102. When there is a signal input, a prize ball number designation command for designating the number of prize balls of “5 balls”, and when a detection signal is input from the big prize ball detection sensor 103, “15 balls”. A prize ball number designation command for designating the number of prize balls is stored in the port output request buffer. Then, the control command stored in the port output request buffer is transmitted to the payout control device 400.
When the payout control device 400 receives the award ball number designation command from the main control device 200, the payout control device 400 performs a game ball payout operation relating to the payout of the game ball award ball with the number of prize balls designated by the award ball number designation command. The payout device 440 is executed.

In step S41, an accessory control process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S42. In the accessory control process, the sorting member solenoid 66 is controlled based on a predetermined timer. Specifically, every time a predetermined time (5.0 [s]) elapses, the oscillating member 44 is displaced from one state to the other state among the first state and the second state. A control signal to be output to the minute member solenoid 66 is set.
In step S42, port output processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S43. In the port output processing, various control signals are sent to the ordinary display device 60, the special figure 1 display device 61, the special figure 2 display device 62, the status display device 63, the start opening solenoid 64, the big prize opening solenoid 65, the sorting member solenoid. 66 etc. are output.
In step S43, a register restoration process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S30 is restored. Then, after the register restoration process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, the special figure random number storage process in step S34 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing special figure random number storage processing.
When the special figure random number storage process is executed in step S34, as shown in FIG. 9, first, the process proceeds to step S100.
In step S100, based on the processing result of step S33, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 has been detected, and if it is determined that an input has been detected (Yes). When the process proceeds to step S101 and it is determined that no input is detected (No), the process proceeds to step S104.
In step S101, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 pending number has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has not been reached (No), the process proceeds to step S102, and the upper limit number has been reached. (Yes), the process proceeds to step S104.
Here, the special figure 1 hold number refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the first special symbol on the special figure 1 display device 61 being held. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of the special figure 1 hold number is set to “4”.
In step S102, the special figure 1 random number storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S103. In the special figure 1 random number storage process, the jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, variation pattern random number, etc. of the first special symbol lottery are obtained from the corresponding loop counter, and the various random numbers (random values) obtained are designated as special figure 1 start information. (Random number information) is stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area of the RAM 230.
Also, in the special figure 1 random number storage process, a first hold number designation command for designating the special figure 1 hold number after the special figure 1 start information is stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area is stored in the port output request buffer. Store. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, the first hold number designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In step S103, based on the processing result of step S33, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 has been detected, and if it is determined that an input has been detected (Yes). When the process proceeds to step S104 and it is determined that no input is detected (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S104, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 hold number has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has not been reached (No), the process proceeds to step S105, and the upper limit number has been reached. If it is determined (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the special figure 2 hold number refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the second special symbol on the special figure 2 display device 62 being held. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of the special figure 2 holding number is set to “4”.
In step S105, the special figure 2 random number storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S107. In the special figure 2 random number storage process, the big special random number, the big special symbol random number, the fluctuation pattern random number, etc. of the second special symbol lottery are obtained from the corresponding loop counter, and the various random numbers (random values) obtained are obtained as special figure 2 starting information. As shown in FIG.
In the special figure 2 random number storage process, a first hold number designation command for designating the special figure 2 hold number after the special figure 2 start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area is stored in the port output request buffer. Store. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, the first hold number designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

Next, the special figure variation process in step S35 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special figure variation process.
When the special figure variation process is executed in step S35, the process first proceeds to step S110 as shown in FIG.
In step S110, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is in effect, and if it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is not in effect (No), the process proceeds to step S111 and if the jackpot gaming state is determined (Yes) ) Ends the series of processes and returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring is determined based on the jackpot gaming state flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S111, it is determined whether the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is being displayed. If it is determined that the special symbol is not being displayed (No), the process proceeds to step S112. If it is determined that the special symbol notification is being displayed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S117. Here, the special symbol notification display means a period during which the special symbol change display or stop display is performed.

In step S112, it is determined whether or not the special figure hold number is “0”. If it is determined that the special figure hold number is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S113, and the special figure hold number is determined. Is determined to be “0” (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, the special figure hold number means the total number of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number.
In step S113, a jackpot determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S114. In the big hit determination process, it is included in the start information (the special figure 1 start information or the special figure 2 start information) stored in the start information storage area (the special figure 1 start information storage area or the special figure 2 start information storage area) of the RAM 230. The jackpot random number is read out, and it is determined whether or not the value of the jackpot random number matches the jackpot value (jackpot determination). Then, when the value of the jackpot random number matches the jackpot value, it is determined as “big hit”, and when the value of the jackpot random number does not match the jackpot value, it is determined as “out of”.
At this time, in the present embodiment, when the special figure 2 start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the special figure 2 start information is given priority over the special figure 1 start information. Make a jackpot decision. Further, when a plurality of pieces of start information are stored in each start information storage area, the big hit determination is performed in order from the start information acquired (stored) in advance.
Hereinafter, the start information for which the jackpot determination is executed in step S113 is referred to as “determination start information”.

The ROM 220 stores a special symbol lottery table in which correspondence between jackpot random numbers and winning values is registered. In addition, a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special symbol low probability state and a special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special symbol high probability state are stored as the special symbol lottery table. In the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special figure low probability state, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability becomes the first probability (for example, 1/390). On the other hand, in the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the special figure high probability state, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability is a second probability (for example, 1/39) higher than the first probability. In the jackpot determination process, the special symbol lottery table corresponding to the currently set gaming state is read out to determine the jackpot. Thereby, the lottery result (winning or winning) of the special symbol lottery is determined.
Here, the currently set gaming state is determined based on which of the special figure low probability state flag and the special figure low probability state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S114, a stop symbol setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S115. In the stop symbol setting process, a special symbol mode (stop symbol) to be stopped is set based on the processing result of step S113.
Specifically, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is won by the jackpot determination, the jackpot symbol random number included in the determination start information is read and read. A stop symbol (type of jackpot symbol) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery has been lost due to the jackpot determination, “out of symbol” is determined as the stop symbol.
The ROM 220 stores a jackpot symbol determination table in which correspondences between jackpot symbol random numbers and jackpot symbols are registered. Further, as the jackpot symbol determination table, a jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and a jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery are stored. The jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery have different probabilities of selecting each jackpot symbol.

In the stop symbol setting process, when the determination start information is the special symbol 1 start information, based on the jackpot symbol random number included in the determination trigger information and the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery The type of jackpot symbol (“normal jackpot symbol A”, “probable variation jackpot symbol A”, “normal jackpot symbol B”, “probability variation jackpot symbol B”, “probability variation jackpot symbol C” or “probability variation jackpot symbol D”) Determined. On the other hand, if the determination start information is special figure 2 start information, the type of jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number included in the determination start information and the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery Is determined.
Further, in the stop symbol setting process, the determined stop symbol is set as a special symbol form to be stopped. Also, a symbol type designation command for designating the determined stop symbol ("missing symbol designation", "normal jackpot symbol A designation", "probable variation jackpot symbol A designation", "normal jackpot symbol B designation", "probability variation jackpot symbol B designation" , “Probable variation jackpot symbol C designation” or “probability variation jackpot symbol D designation”) is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, the symbol type designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In step S115, a variable time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S116. In the variation time setting process, the variation time of a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is set.
Specifically, the fluctuation pattern random number included in the determination start information is read, and the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the contents of the first fluctuation pattern and the contents of the second fluctuation pattern) is determined based on the read fluctuation pattern random number. .
The ROM 220 stores a first variation pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the content (variation time) of the first variation pattern is registered. Then, as the first variation pattern determination table, a first variation pattern determination table corresponding to each result of the jackpot determination (“big hit” or “out of”) is stored. In addition, as a first variation pattern determination table corresponding to “displacement”, a first variation pattern determination table corresponding to each combination of the execution status (execution or stoppage) of the short-time control and the number of suspensions is stored. .
Then, the first variation pattern determination table corresponding to the execution of the time reduction control has a shorter variation time (for example, 0.5 [s]) than the first variation pattern determination table corresponding to the stop of the time reduction control. The first variation pattern related to is registered. In addition, the contents of the first variation pattern determination table corresponding to each number of suspensions are set so that the first variation pattern associated with a shorter variation time is determined as the number of suspensions increases.

The ROM 220 stores a second variation pattern determination table in which correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the content (variation time) of the second variation pattern is registered. As the second variation pattern determination table, a second variation pattern determination table corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination (“big hit” or “out of”) is stored. In addition, as the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to “displacement”, a second variation pattern determination table corresponding to each combination of the execution status (execution or stoppage) of the short-time control and the number of pending is stored. .
Then, the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to the execution of the short time control has a shorter variation time (for example, 0.5 [s]) than the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to the stop of the time reduction control. The second variation pattern related to is registered. Further, the contents of the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to each number of reservations are set so that the second variation pattern related to the shorter variation time is determined as the number of reservations increases.

In the variation time setting process, first, based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the first variation pattern determination table corresponding to the result of the hit determination, the execution status of the short time control, the number of suspensions, etc. The contents of one variation pattern are determined.
Further, the content of the second variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the second variation pattern determination table corresponding to the result of the hit determination, the execution status of the short time control, the number of suspensions, and the like. . Here, the execution status of the time reduction control is determined based on the time reduction control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Further, a first variation pattern designation command (designation of variation pattern m) for designating the content of the determined first variation pattern and a second variation pattern designation command (designation of variation pattern n) for designating the content of the determined second variation pattern. Stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In step S116, a notification display start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the notification display start process, the special symbol variation time determined in step S115 (the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern) is set in the special symbol variation time timer. Here, the variation time of the special symbol means the total time of the variation time related to the first variation pattern and the variation time related to the second variation pattern.
Then, in the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62, the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) starts to be displayed and the variation time is measured by the set special symbol variation time timer. To start.
Further, the determination start information stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 230 is erased, and the determination start information is stored in the changing start information storage area of the RAM 230.
In addition, the number of hold (special figure 1 hold number or special figure 2 hold number) after the determination start information is erased from the start information storage area (special figure 1 start information storage area or special figure 2 start information storage area) is designated. The second hold number designation command to be stored is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, the second reserved number designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
In step S117, based on the special symbol variation time timer, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time set in step S116 has elapsed, and if it is determined that the special symbol variation time has elapsed (Yes). In step S118, if it is determined that the set special symbol variation time has not elapsed (No), the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.

In step S118, a notification display end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S119. In the notification display end processing, the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62 performs stop display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) based on the stop symbol set in step S114. The special symbol stop display is performed for a predetermined time.
In the notification display end process, the stop designation command is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, the stop designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the control command transmission process of step S13.
In step S119, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol stopped and displayed in step S118 is a jackpot symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol (Yes), the process proceeds to step S120 and is determined not to be a jackpot symbol. If yes (No), the process proceeds to step S121.

In step S120, a jackpot gaming state start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the jackpot gaming state start process, first, the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated (“jackpot 1” to “jackpot 6”) is confirmed based on the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed in step S118.
Next, a jackpot gaming state flag and a specific area valid period flag corresponding to the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated are set (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. In addition, the detection signal input from the specific detection sensors 105 and 106 is set to be valid. Here, the period in which the flag during the specific area effective period is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 230 is the specific area effective period.
If the time reduction control is currently being executed, the time reduction control is stopped and the time reduction control flag described in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is deleted. In addition, the value of the time reduction counter is reset. Then, the state designation command for designating the end of the time reduction control is stored in the port output request buffer.
Furthermore, a first opening designation command (special jackpot x designation) corresponding to the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, the state designation command and the opening designation command are transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In step S121, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being executed. When it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S122 and it is determined that the time reduction control is not being executed. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the time reduction control is being executed is determined based on the time reduction control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S122, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is to be ended. When it is determined that the time reduction control is to be ended (Yes), the process proceeds to step S123. The process proceeds to step S124.
In the present embodiment, it is determined that the time reduction control is ended when the value of the time reduction counter described later is “0”, and the time reduction control is not ended when the value of the time reduction counter is “1” or more. Is determined.

In step S123, a time-saving control stop process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the time reduction control stop process, the time reduction control is stopped and the time reduction control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is deleted. In addition, the value of the time reduction counter is reset.
Further, in the time reduction control stop process, a state designation command for designating the end of time reduction control is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the control command transmission process of step S13.
In step S124, a time reduction counter update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the time reduction counter update process, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the time reduction counter is newly set in the time reduction counter.

Next, the jackpot game process of step S36 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game process.
When the jackpot game process is executed in step S36, the process first proceeds to step S130 as shown in FIG.
In step S130, it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring. If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is occurring (Yes), the process proceeds to step S131 and the jackpot gaming state is not occurring. If it is determined (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.
Here, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring is determined based on the jackpot gaming state flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S131, it is determined whether or not the specific area is valid. If it is determined that the specific area is valid (Yes), the process proceeds to step S132, and it is determined that the specific area is not valid. In the case (No), the process proceeds to step S135.
Here, whether or not it is in the specific area effective period is determined based on the specific area effective period flag stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S132, based on the processing result of step S33, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the specific detection sensors 105 and 106, and it is determined that there is a detection signal input from the specific detection sensors 105 and 106 ( If yes, the process proceeds to step S133, and if it is determined that no detection signal is input from the specific detection sensors 105 and 106 (No), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In step S133, a round game number determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S134. In the round game number determination process, the number of round games to be executed in the jackpot game period is determined.
Specifically, in the round game number determination process, first, based on the jackpot game state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, the type of the current jackpot game state (from “jackpot 1” to “jackpot 5”) Check one).
If the type of the confirmed jackpot game state is “Big Jack 1” or “Big Jack 2”, 4 [times] or 10 [times] is determined as the number of round games. At this time, if the detection signal determined to be input in step S132 is the detection signal from the first specific sensor 105, 10 [times] is determined as the number of round games, and the second specific sensor 106 If it is a detection signal, 4 [times] is determined as the number of round games.
Further, when the type of the confirmed jackpot game state is “big jackpot 3” or “big jackpot 4”, 10 [times] or 16 [times] is determined as the number of round games. At this time, if the detection signal determined to be input in step S132 is the detection signal from the first specific sensor 105, 10 [times] is determined as the number of round games, and the second specific sensor 106 If it is a detection signal, 16 [times] is determined as the number of round games.
Further, when the type of the confirmed jackpot gaming state is “Big Jack 5”, 16 [times] is determined as the number of round games. In addition, when the type of the confirmed jackpot game state is “Big Jack 6”, 2 [times] is determined as the number of round games.

In step S134, a jackpot game period start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the jackpot game period start process, the specific area valid period ends, and the jackpot game period (first round game) starts.
Specifically, in the jackpot game period start process, first, the number of round games determined in step S133 is set in the round game counter. Also, based on the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, the type of the current jackpot gaming state (any one of “big jackpot 1” to “big jackpot 5”) is confirmed. When the type of the confirmed jackpot game state is “Big Jack 1” to “Big Jack 5”, 30.0 [s] is determined as the longest open time of each round game. On the other hand, when the type of the confirmed jackpot game state is “Big Jack 6”, 0.5 [s] is determined as the longest open time of each round game.
Also, the determined longest open time is set in the round game timer. Then, the opening / closing member 53a of the winning prize opening 53 is started to be opened, and the opening time of the opening / closing member 53a by the set round game timer is started, and the opening to the winning prize opening 53 by the winning prize opening number counter is started. Start counting the number of game balls entering.
Further, the specific area valid period flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230 is released (erased), and the round game flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230. Further, the detection signal input from the specific detection sensors 105 and 106 is set to be invalid.
Further, the special winning opening opening designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, a special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In step S135, it is determined whether it is during the interval period. If it is determined that it is during the interval period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S136, and if it is determined that it is not during the interval period (No). The process proceeds to step S138.
Here, the interval period is a period set between two consecutive round games in the jackpot game period. The interval period is from the end of the round game to the lapse of a predetermined interval time (5.0 [s] in this embodiment) (before the start of the next round game). Whether or not it is during the interval period is determined based on the flag during the interval period stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S136, it is determined whether or not to end the interval period. If it is determined to end the interval period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S137, and if it is determined not to end the interval period (No). Then, the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
Here, when the interval time set in the interval period timer has elapsed, it is determined that the interval period ends.

In step S137, a round game start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the round game start process, the interval period ends and the round game starts.
Specifically, in the round game start process, the longest release time determined in step S134 is set in the round game timer. Then, the opening / closing member 53a of the winning prize opening 53 is started to be opened, and the opening time of the opening / closing member 53a by the set round game timer is started, and the opening to the winning prize opening 53 by the winning prize opening number counter is started. Start counting the number of game balls entering.
Further, the flag during the interval period set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230 is released, and the round game flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Further, the special winning opening opening designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, a special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In step S138, it is determined whether or not a round game is being performed. When it is determined that a round game is being performed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S139, and when it is determined that a round game is not being performed (No). The process proceeds to step S144.
Here, whether or not it is during the round period is determined based on a round game flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S139, it is determined whether or not the round game end condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the round game end condition is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S140, and the round game end condition is determined not to be satisfied. In (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, a predetermined number (in this embodiment, the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 53 counted by the big winning opening entrance number counter is that the longest opening time set in the round gaming timer has elapsed. When one of the achievements of 10 [balls] is achieved, it is determined that the round game end condition is satisfied.

In step S140, a round game end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S141. In the round game end process, the opening / closing member 53a is closed, and the values of the round game timer and the winning prize entrance number counter are reset.
Further, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the round game counter is newly set in the round game counter. Further, the in-round game flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled.
Furthermore, the special winning opening closing designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, a special winning opening closing designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
In step S141, it is determined whether or not the final round game has ended. If it is determined that the final round game has not ended (No), the process proceeds to step S142, and the final round game is completed. If it is determined that has been completed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S143.
Here, when the value set in the round game counter is “1” or more, it is determined that the last round game has not ended, and the value set in the round game counter is “0”. If it is, it is determined that the last round game has ended.

In step S142, an interval period start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the interval period start process, an interval period flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. In addition, a predetermined interval time is set in the interval period timer, and measurement of the set interval time by the interval period timer is started.
In step S143, an ending period start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the ending period is a period set after the end of the jackpot gaming period in the jackpot gaming state. The ending period is from the end of the jackpot game period (after the end of the last round game) to the lapse of a predetermined ending time (20.0 [s] in this embodiment).
In the ending period start process, an ending period flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Further, a predetermined ending time is set in the ending period timer, and measurement of the ending time set by the ending period timer is started.
Further, the ending designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Thereby, the ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the control command transmission process of step S13.

In step S144, it is determined whether or not to end the ending period. If it is determined that the ending period ends (Yes), the process proceeds to step S145, and if it is determined not to end the ending period (No). Then, the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
Here, when the ending time set in the ending period timer has elapsed, it is determined that the ending period ends.
In step S145, a jackpot gaming state end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S146. In the jackpot gaming state end process, the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled.
In addition, when the type of jackpot gaming state to be terminated is “jackpot 2” or “jackpot 4” to “jackpot 6”, a special figure high probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 and the special figure high A state designation command for designating the probability state setting is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
On the other hand, when the type of jackpot gaming state related to the end is “jackpot 1” or “jackpot 3”, the special figure low probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 to set the special figure low probability state. A designated state designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the control command transmission process of step S13.

In step S146, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is started. When it is determined that the time reduction control is started (Yes), the process proceeds to step S147, and when it is determined that the time reduction control is not started (No). Then, the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
Here, when the type of jackpot gaming state related to the end is “big jackpot 2” to “big jackpot 6”, it is determined that the time reduction control is started, and the type of jackpot gaming state related to the end is “jackpot 1”. In this case, it is determined that the time reduction control is not started.
In step S147, a time reduction control execution process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
In the time reduction control execution process, first, the number of time reductions is determined. Specifically, when the type of jackpot gaming state related to the end is “2 jackpots” to “4 jackpots”, 99 [times] is determined as the number of time reductions, and the type of jackpot gaming state related to the end is In the case of “big hit 5” or “big hit 6”, 999 [times] is determined as the number of time reductions.
Then, the determined time reduction count is set in the time reduction counter. Further, the time reduction control flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and the time reduction control is started.
Further, a state designation command for designating the start of the time reduction control is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, a state designation command is transmitted with respect to the production | presentation control apparatus 300 in the control command transmission process of step S13.

Next, the regular random number storage process in step S37 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a general random number storage process.
When the routine random number storage process is executed in step S37, the process first proceeds to step S180 as shown in FIG.
In step S180, based on the processing result of step S33, it is determined whether or not an input of a detection signal from the general-purpose starting ball detection sensor 104 has been detected. If it is determined that an input has been detected (Yes), If the process proceeds to step S181 and it is determined that no input is detected (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S181, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved drawings has reached the upper limit number. If it is determined that the upper limit number has not been reached (No), the process proceeds to step S182 and the upper limit number has been reached. If it is determined (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the number of ordinary symbols on-hold means the number on which the ordinary symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) is suspended on the general diagram display device 60. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reserved drawings is set to “4”.
In step S182, the routine random number storage process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the routine random number storage process, the random number per ordinary figure in the normal symbol lottery is acquired from the corresponding loop counter, and the obtained random number (random number value) is stored in the ordinary diagram start information storage area of the RAM 230 as the diagram start information. Remember.

Next, the general map change process in step S38 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the common map change process.
When the normal map change process is executed in step S38, as shown in FIG. 13, the process first proceeds to step S150.
In step S150, it is determined whether or not a gaming state per universal figure is occurring. If it is determined that a gaming state per general figure is not occurring (No), the process proceeds to step S151, and a game per universal figure is played. If it is determined that the state is occurring (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the game state per game is occurring is determined based on the game state flag per game stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S151, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol notification is being displayed. If it is determined that the normal symbol notification is not being displayed (No), the process proceeds to step S152, and the normal symbol notification is being displayed. (Yes), the process proceeds to step S157. Here, the normal symbol notification display means a period during which the normal symbol change display or stop display is performed.
In step S152, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved drawings is “0”. If it is determined that the number of reserved drawings is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S153, where the number of reserved maps is Is determined to be “0” (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S153, a normal hit determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S154. In the normal hit determination process, a random number per common figure included in the normal start information stored in the normal start information storage area of the RAM 230 is read, and whether the random number per common figure matches the win value. Judge whether or not (determine per common figure).

  The ROM 220 stores a normal symbol lottery table in which correspondence between random numbers per winning figure and winning values is registered. In addition, as a normal symbol lottery table, a normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control stop and a normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control execution are stored. In the normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control stop, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability becomes the first probability (for example, 1/80). On the other hand, in the normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the time-shortened control execution, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability is a second probability (for example, 1 / 1.1) higher than the first probability. Then, in the normal symbol hit determination process, the normal symbol lottery table corresponding to the current execution state of the time-shortening control is read out, and the normal symbol hit determination is performed. Thereby, the lottery result (winning or winning) of the normal symbol lottery is determined. The execution status of the time reduction control is determined based on the time reduction control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S154, a stop symbol setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S155. In the stop symbol setting process, first, based on the processing result of step S153, the mode (stop symbol) of the normal symbol to be stopped is determined.
Specifically, if it is determined in step S153 that the normal symbol lottery has been won, “stop per symbol” is determined as the stop symbol, and if it is determined that the normal symbol lottery has been lost, stop As a symbol, the “out of symbol” is determined.
In the stop symbol setting process, the determined stop symbol is set as the special symbol mode to be stopped.
In step S155, a variable time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S156. In the variation time setting process, the variation time of the normal symbol is set.
In the present embodiment, the first time (2.0 [s] in the present embodiment) is set as the variation time of the normal symbol when the short-time control is stopped, and the first variation time of the normal symbol is set when the short-time control is executed. A second time shorter than the time (0.5 [s] in the present embodiment) is set. The execution status of the time reduction control is determined based on the time reduction control flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S156, a notification display start process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the notification display start process, the variation time of the normal symbol determined in step S155 is set in the common symbol variation time timer. Then, the normal symbol display device 60 starts normal symbol variation display and starts measuring the variation time by the set common symbol variation time timer.
In step S157, based on the normal symbol variation time timer, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation time set in step S156 has elapsed, and if it is determined that the set ordinary symbol variation time has elapsed (Yes). In step S158, if it is determined that the set normal symbol variation time has not elapsed (No), the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
In step S158, a notification display end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S159. In the notification display end process, the normal symbol display device 60 performs a normal symbol stop display with the stop symbol set in step S154. The normal symbol stop display is performed for a predetermined time set in advance.
In step S159, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol that is stopped and displayed in step S158 is a symbol per ordinary symbol. If it is determined that it is a symbol per ordinary symbol (Yes), the process proceeds to step S160. If it is determined that the symbol is not a symbol per ordinary figure (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

In step S160, a game state start process is executed per normal game, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process.
In the game state start process per base figure, the game state flag per base figure is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and the release time (0.5 [s] or 2.0) is set according to the current execution state of the time reduction control. [S]) is set to the start opening / closing member release timer.
Then, the opening of the start port opening / closing member 52a is started, and measurement of the opening time of the start port opening / closing member 52a by the set start port opening / closing member opening timer is started.

Next, the per-game game process in step S39 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the game process per common figure.
When the normal game processing is executed in step S39, the process first proceeds to step S170 as shown in FIG.
In step S170, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is occurring per common figure. If it is determined that the gaming state is occurring per common figure (Yes), the process proceeds to step S171. If it is determined that the gaming state is not occurring (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the game state per game is occurring is determined based on the game state flag per game stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S171, it is determined whether or not the closing condition of the first opening member 52a is satisfied. If it is determined that the closing condition of the start port opening / closing member 52a is satisfied (Yes), the process proceeds to step S172 and the start port opening / closing is determined. When it is determined that the closing condition of the member 52a is not satisfied (No) (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, it is determined that the closing condition of the first opening member 52a is satisfied when the opening time set in the start port opening / closing member opening timer has elapsed.
In step S172, a game state end process is executed per normal game, a series of processes are ended, and the process returns to the original process. In the normal game per game state end process, the start port opening / closing member 52a is closed, and the normal game per game flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is released. Also, the value of the start port opening / closing member release timer is reset.

(Processing executed by the production control device)
Next, processing executed by the effect control device 300 will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing effect control processing executed by the effect control device.
The pachinko machine 1 has a normal mode (first control state) and a power saving mode (second control state) as an effect mode (control state) for controlling the effect operation by various effect devices. . The power saving mode is an effect mode in which power consumption is smaller than that in the normal mode.
Specifically, in the normal mode, all the rendering devices included in the pachinko machine 1 (in this embodiment, the image display device 20, the distribution destination notification device 46, the lamps 21, 25, the sound generation device 22, and the rendering button 5b). It is in a state where the production operation by is permitted.
On the other hand, in the power saving mode, the rendering operation by some rendering devices (in the present embodiment, the image display device 20, the lamps 21 and 25, and the sound generator 22) among the rendering devices included in the pachinko machine 1 is prohibited (stopped). It will be in the state.
Then, when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the CPU of the effect control device 300 sets the normal mode as the effect mode.
Further, when the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the CPU of the effect control device 300 repeatedly executes a main process (not shown). Then, during execution of the main process, the CPU of the effect control device 300 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, 2.0 [ms]) and repeatedly executes the effect control process shown in FIG. To do.
When the effect control process is executed by the CPU of the effect control device 300, the process first proceeds to step S200 as shown in FIG.

In step S200, command reception processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S201. In the command reception process, the presence / absence of reception of the control command transmitted by the main controller 200 is checked. If the control command is received, the received control command is analyzed and stored in the command buffer area of the RAM. To do.
Also, when the detection signal input from the state detection sensor 24, the effect button 5b, etc. is checked and the detection signal input is detected, information indicating the detection is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.
In step S201, an effect flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S202. In the effect flag setting process, it is determined whether or not a state designation command has been received. When it is determined that a state designation command has been received (when the state designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM), Set the production flag.
Specifically, when a state designation command designating the start of time reduction control is received, a time reduction effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. On the other hand, when the state designation command designating the end of the time reduction control is received, the time reduction effect flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM is canceled.
When a state designation command for designating a special figure high probability state is received, a probability variation effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. On the other hand, when the state designation command designating the special figure low probability state is received, the probability changing effect flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM is canceled.

In step S202, a winning effect management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S203. The winning effect management process will be described later.
In step S203, a notification display management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S204. The notification display management process will be described later.
In step S204, a hit production management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S205. The winning effect management process will be described later.
In step S205, an effect mode management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S206. The effect mode management process will be described later.
In step S206, an effect random number update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the effect random number update process, the value of a loop counter for generating various random numbers used for effect lottery is updated.

Next, the winning effect management process in step S202 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the winning effect management process.
When the winning effect management process is executed in step S202, the process first proceeds to step S210 as shown in FIG.
In step S210, it is determined whether or not the first hold number designation command has been received. If it is determined that the first hold number designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S211 to specify the first hold number designation command. If it is determined that a command has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S212. Whether or not the first hold number designation command is received is determined based on whether or not the first hold number designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S211, a holding number increase display process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S212. In the number-of-holds increase display process, start information newly acquired in the number-of-holds display area (not shown) set in the display area 21 of the image display device 20 (see Fig. 1 start information or Fig. 2 start information). A hold number display symbol (not shown) corresponding to is displayed.

In step S212, it is determined whether or not the second hold number designation command has been received. If it is determined that the second hold number designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S213 to specify the second hold number designation command. If it is determined that the command has not been received (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Whether or not the second pending number designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the second pending number designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S213, the number-of-holds reduction display process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the number-of-holds reduction display process, in the number-of-holds display area set in the display area 21 of the image display device 20, the start information (Special Figure 1 start information or Special Figure 2 start information) where the special symbol notification display is started is displayed. Delete the corresponding hold number display symbol.

Next, the notification display management process in step S203 will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the notification display management process.
When the notification display management process is executed in step S203, the process first proceeds to step S230 as shown in FIG.
In step S230, it is determined whether or not a predetermined control command has been received. If it is determined that a predetermined control command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S231 and the predetermined control command has not been received. (No), the process proceeds to step S233. Here, the predetermined control command means a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, and a second variation pattern designation command.
In step S231, the variable display editing process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S232. In the change display editing process, the effect image related to the change display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is edited.
Specifically, in the variation display editing process, first, an effect image related to the first variation pattern is determined based on the content of the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command.
Further, the effect image related to the second variation pattern is determined based on the content of the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command.
Then, the variation display (notification display) images of the effect symbols z1 and z2 including the effect image related to the first variation pattern and the effect image related to the second variation pattern are edited, and the edited variation display image is set.
In addition, based on the symbol type designation command, the mode of the effect symbols z1 and z2 to be stopped and displayed ("missing symbol", "normal jackpot symbol A", "probability bonus jackpot symbol A", "normal jackpot symbol B", "probability bonus jackpot""SymbolB","probability variation jackpot symbol C" or "probability variation jackpot symbol D") is set.

In step S232, a variable display start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S233. In the variable display start process, the display of the variable display image set in step S231 is started in the display area 21 of the image display device 20.
In step S233, it is determined whether or not a stop designation command has been received. If it is determined that a stop designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S234 and it is determined that no stop designation command has been received. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S234, stop display start processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the processing returns to the original processing. In the stop display start process, in the display area 21 of the image display device 20, the change display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 is terminated, and the stop display (notification display) of the effect symbols z1 and z2 according to the aspect set in step S231 is started. To do.

Next, the winning effect management process in step S204 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the hit production management process.
When the winning effect management process is executed in step S204, the process first proceeds to step S240 as shown in FIG.
In step S240, it is determined whether or not the first opening designation command has been received. If it is determined that the first opening designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S241 and the first opening designation command is received. When it determines with not having carried out (No), it transfers to step S243. Whether or not the first opening designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the first opening designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.

In step S241, a winning effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S242. In the winning effect start process, the contents of the jackpot effect to be executed are determined, and the winning effect is started among the determined jackpot effects.
The ROM of the effect control device stores a jackpot effect pattern corresponding to each type of jackpot game state as the contents of the jackpot effect executed in the jackpot game state. In each jackpot effect pattern, the content of the winning effect executed during the specific area effective period, the content of the round effect executed during the round game, the content of the interval effect executed during the interval period, and the ending period The content of the ending effect to be executed is defined.
In the present embodiment, the winning effects are image effects by the image display device 20, distribution notification effects by the distribution destination notification device 46, lamp effects by the lamps 21 and 25, and sound effect effects by the sound generator 22. And is composed of.

In the image effect related to the winning effect, the right-handed suggestion image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 20. Here, in the game area 30, the left path formed on the left side of the image display device 20 and the right path formed on the right side of the image display device 20 (the accessory device 40 are arranged) Route). The right hit suggestion image is an image that prompts the player to launch a game ball on the right path (passing through the specific gates 42a and 43a by the game ball). In the present embodiment, the right hit suggestion image is an image that suggests that a big hit game period (round game) is started by passing the game ball through the specific gates 42a and 43a.
In particular, in an image effect corresponding to “big hit 1” to “big hit 4”, a round explanation image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 20. The round explanation image means that when the game ball passes the first specific gate 42a, the number of round games to be executed is determined to be 10 [times], and when the game ball passes the second specific gate 43a. Is an image that suggests that the number of round games to be executed is determined to be 4 [times] or 16 [times].
In the distribution notification effect related to the winning effect, when the distribution member 44 is displaced to the first state, the first display unit 46a is lit or blinked, and when the distribution member 44 is displaced to the second state. The second display unit 46b is lit or blinked. Here, the CPU of the production control device 300 determines, based on the detection signal input from the state detection sensor 24, which state the distribution member 44 forms between the first state and the second state. .
In the lamp effect related to the winning effect, the lamps 21 and 25 are lit or blinked according to a predetermined pattern. In addition, in the sound effect effect related to the winning effect, a predetermined sound effect is output from the sound generator 22.

In the winning effect when the normal mode is set as the effect mode, the image effect by the image display device 20, the distribution notification effect by the distribution destination notification device 46, the lamp effect by the lamps 21 and 25, and the sound Each of the sound effect effects by the generator 22 is executed.
On the other hand, in the winning effect when the power saving mode is set as the effect mode, the effect operation by the image display device 20, the effect operation by the lamps 21 and 25, and the effect operation by the sound generator 22 are stopped. As a result, in the winning effect when the power saving mode is set, only the distribution notification effect by the distribution destination notification device 46 is executed.

In the winning effect start process, first, the type of jackpot gaming state ("big hit 1" to "big hit 6") designated by the received first opening designation command is confirmed. Then, as the contents of the jackpot effect to be executed, the jackpot effect pattern corresponding to the type of the confirmed jackpot game state is determined. And the effect program which concerns on the determined jackpot effect pattern is read, and the jackpot effect performed during occurrence of the jackpot game state is set based on this effect program.
In the winning effect start process, the winning effect is started from the set jackpot effects.

In step S242, power saving timer measurement start processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S243. In the power saving timer measurement start processing, time measurement by the power saving timer (time measuring means) is started.
In step S243, it is determined whether or not the second opening designation command has been received. If it is determined that the second opening designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S244, and the second opening designation command is received. When it determines with not having carried out (No), it transfers to step S247. Whether or not the second opening designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the second opening designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S244, it is determined whether or not it is in the power saving mode, and if it is determined that it is in the power saving mode (Yes), the process proceeds to step S245 and if it is determined that it is not in the power saving mode (No) ), The process proceeds to step S246.
Here, whether or not it is in the power saving mode is determined based on the power saving mode flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300.

In step S245, a power saving mode canceling process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S246. In the power saving mode canceling process, the power saving mode flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300 is canceled and the normal mode is set as the effect mode.
In step S246, a round lottery effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S247. In the round lottery effect start process, the content of the round lottery effect to be executed is determined and the determined round lottery effect is started.
The ROM of the effect control device stores a round lottery effect pattern corresponding to the number of round games executed in the jackpot game state as the contents of the round lottery effect. In the round lottery effect pattern corresponding to the number of round games of 4 [times], 10 “times”, and 16 [times], the number of round games is won in the display area of the image display device 20. A round game frequency notification image suggesting that is displayed.
On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the number of round games is 2 [times], the round lottery effect is not executed.
In the round lottery effect start processing, first, the number of round games (2 [times], 4 [times], 10 [times] or 16 [times]) specified by the received second opening designation command is confirmed. Then, a round lottery effect pattern corresponding to the confirmed number of round games is determined as the content of the round lottery effect to be executed. Then, an effect program related to the determined round lottery effect pattern is read out, a round lottery effect is set based on the effect program, and the set round lottery effect is started. At this time, the winning effect that was being executed is stopped.
When the power saving timer is in operation, the time measurement by the power saving timer is stopped and the time measurement value by the power saving timer is reset.

In step S247, it is determined whether or not a special winning opening opening designation command has been received. If it is determined that a special winning opening opening designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S248, where a special winning opening opening designation is designated. If it is determined that a command has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S249. Whether or not the special winning opening opening designation command is received is determined based on whether or not the special winning opening opening designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S248, a round effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S249. In the round effect start process, the round effect is started from the jackpot effects set in step S241. At this time, the executed round lottery effect or interval effect is stopped.
In step S249, it is determined whether or not a special prize opening closing designation command has been received. If it is determined that a special prize opening closing designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S250 to designate a special prize opening closing designation. If it is determined that a command has not been received (No), the process proceeds to step S251. Whether or not the big prize opening closing designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the big prize opening closing designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.

In step S250, an interval effect start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S251. In the interval effect start process, the interval effect is started among the jackpot effects set in step S241. At this time, the round effect that was being executed is stopped.
Here, in the case where the big winning opening closing designation command determined to be received in step S249 is the big winning opening closing designation command related to the end of the final round game, the interval effect is not started.
In step S251, it is determined whether or not an ending designation command has been received. If it is determined that an ending designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S252 and it is determined that no ending designation command has been received. In the case (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Whether or not an ending designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the ending designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S252, an ending effect start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the ending effect start process, the ending effect is started from the jackpot effects set in step S241. At this time, the round effect that was being executed is stopped.
Here, the ending effect is ended when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start.

Next, the rendering mode management process in step S205 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect mode management process.
When the effect mode management process is executed in step S205, the process first proceeds to step S260 as shown in FIG.
In step S260, it is determined whether or not the power saving timer is operating. If it is determined that the power saving timer is operating (Yes), the process proceeds to step S261, where it is determined that the power saving timer is not operating. In the case (No), the process proceeds to step S263.
Here, the operation of the power saving timer means that the time measurement by the power saving timer is being executed.
In step S261, it is determined whether or not the time measured by the power saving timer has reached a predetermined time. If it is determined that the measured time has reached the predetermined time (Yes), the process proceeds to step S262. If it is determined that the measured time has not reached the predetermined time (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the predetermined time is a time for determining that the player has left the seat, and is set to 30.0 [s] in the present embodiment.

In step S262, a power saving mode setting process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the power saving mode setting process, the power saving mode flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300, and the power saving mode is set as the effect mode.
Also, the time measurement by the power saving timer is stopped, and the time measurement value by the power saving timer is reset.
Here, during the setting of the power saving mode, the lamp disposed inside the effect button 5b is turned on, and the operation of the effect button 5b is set to an effective state.
In step S263, it is determined whether or not it is in the power saving mode. If it is determined that it is in the power saving mode (Yes), the process proceeds to step S264 and if it is determined that it is not in the power saving mode (No) ) Ends the series of processes and returns to the original process.
Here, whether or not it is in the power saving mode is determined based on the power saving mode flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300.
In step S264, it is determined whether or not an operation signal is input from the effect button 5b. If it is determined that an operation signal is input from the effect button 5b (Yes), the process proceeds to step S265, and the operation button 5b is used. If it is determined that there is no input of the operation signal (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

In step S265, a power saving mode canceling process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored. In the power saving mode canceling process, the power saving mode flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300 is canceled and the normal mode is set as the effect mode.
In the power saving mode canceling process, the time measurement by the power saving timer is started again.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation display of effect symbols.
In the pachinko machine 1, when a game ball enters the starting port (the first starting port 51 or the second starting port 52), various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired. The obtained random numbers are stored in the start information storage area (the special figure 1 start information storage area or the special figure 2 start information storage area) of the RAM 230 as start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information). Is done.
The start information stored in the start information storage area is subjected to jackpot determination to determine whether or not to generate a jackpot gaming state in a predetermined order. Further, when the jackpot determination is performed, the variation time (variation pattern) of the notification display for notifying the result of the jackpot determination is determined. Thereafter, on the display devices 61 and 62, after the special symbol variation display is started based on the determined variation time, the special symbol is stopped in a mode according to the result of the jackpot determination (special symbol lottery result). Display is performed.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 20, in synchronization with the notification display of the special symbol, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20, the change display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 based on the determined change pattern. Is performed, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped and displayed.

When the special symbol lottery is won, the jackpot gaming state is created after the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated ("1 jackpot" to "6 jackpots") is determined. Here, the jackpot gaming state includes a specific area valid period (predetermined gaming state), a jackpot gaming period (specific gaming state), and an ending period.
When the special symbol lottery is won, the specific area valid period is first started. When the specific area effective period is started, the detection signal input from the specific detection sensors 105 and 106 is set to be effective, and the winning effect is started among the jackpot effects.
In addition, when the passing of the first specific gate 42a or the second specific gate 43a by the game ball is detected during the specific area effective period, the number of round games executed during the jackpot game period is determined, and the jackpot game The period starts. Then, the determined number of round games are executed during the jackpot game period.
Here, the number of round games executed during the jackpot game period is determined based on the type of the specific gate in which the passing by the game ball is detected among the first specific gate 42a and the second specific gate 43a.

Specifically, when “big hit 1” or “big hit 2” is won and the passing of the first specific gate 42a by a game ball is detected, the number of round games is determined to be 10 [times]. When the passage of the second specific gate 43a by the game ball is detected, the number of round games is determined to be 4 [times].
In addition, when “big hit 3” or “big hit 4” is won and the passing of the first specific gate 42a by a game ball is detected, the number of round games is determined to be 10 [times] When the passage of the second specific gate 43a by the ball is detected, the number of round games is determined to be 16 [times].
In addition, when “big hit 5” is won, the number of round games is also detected when the passing of any one of the first specific gate 42a and the second specific gate 43a by the game ball is detected. Is determined to be 16 [times].
In addition, when the “big hit 6” is won, the number of round games is detected even when the passing of any one of the first specific gate 42a and the second specific gate 43a by the game ball is detected. Is determined to be 2 [times].

Here, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a distribution member 44 that distributes the game balls that have entered the accessory device 40 to the first specific gate 42a or the second specific gate 43a. The sorting member 44 is in a state where the game ball is distributed to the first specific gate 42a (first state) and a state where the game ball is distributed to the second specific gate 43a (second state) at predetermined time intervals. Repeatedly displaced.
Thereby, during the specific area effective period, the player adjusts the timing of launching the game ball to the game area 30 according to the state (the first state or the second state) in which the sorting member 44 is displaced. As a result, it becomes possible to select the specific gates 42a and 43a through which the game ball passes, based on their own judgment.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, in the winning effect executed during the specific area effective period, an effect that prompts the game balls to pass through the specific gates 42a and 43a is executed. Specifically, as the winning effect, an image effect by the image display device 20, a distribution notification effect by the distribution destination notification device 46, a lamp effect by the lamps 21 and 25, and a sound effect effect by the sound generator 22 are executed.
In the image effect related to the winning effect, the right-handed suggestion image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 20. The right hit suggestion image suggests that the big hit game period (round game) is started by passing the game ball through the specific gates 42a and 43a.
In particular, when winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 4”, a right-handed suggestion image and a round explanation image are displayed in the display area of the image display device 20 as an image effect. When the game ball passes through the first specific gate 42a according to the round explanation image, the number of round games to be executed is determined to be 10 [times], and the game ball passes through the second specific gate 43a. It is suggested that the number of round games to be executed is determined to be 4 [times] or 16 [times].
Thus, during the specific area effective period, the player can recognize that the round game is started by passing the game ball through the specific gates 42a and 43a based on the right hit suggestion image. . In particular, in the case of winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 4”, the player determines the number of round games to be determined according to the type of the specific gate through which the game ball passes based on the round explanation image. It becomes possible to recognize different things.
Further, in the distribution notification effect related to the winning effect, when the distribution member 44 is displaced to the first state, the first display unit 46a is lit or blinked, and the distribution member 44 is displaced to the second state. When the second display unit 46b is on, the second display unit 46b is lit or blinked.
Accordingly, during the specific area effective period, the player can more clearly recognize the state in which the distribution member 44 is displaced based on the distribution notification effect. It is possible to measure the timing of launching the ball.

In particular, the pachinko machine 1 has a normal mode and a power saving mode as an effect mode for controlling the effect operation by various effect devices. In the normal mode, the rendering operation by all the rendering devices included in the pachinko machine 1 (in this embodiment, the image display device 20, the lamps 21 and 25, the sound generator 22, the distribution destination notification device 46, and the rendering button 5b) is permitted. The production mode is set. On the other hand, in the power saving mode, the rendering operation by some rendering devices (in this embodiment, the image display device 20, the lamps 21 and 25, and the sound generator 22) among the rendering devices included in the pachinko machine 1 is prohibited (stopped). The production mode is set. When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the normal mode is set as the effect mode.
Moreover, in the pachinko machine 1, the time measurement by the power saving timer is started with the start of the specific area effective period. And after the start of a specific area effective period, when the measurement time by a power saving timer reaches predetermined time (30.0 [s]), without the passage of specific gates 42a and 43a by a game ball being detected, The production mode is switched from the normal mode to the power saving mode.
Thereby, at the start of the specific area effective period, the winning effect is controlled based on the normal mode. As the winning effect, the image effect by the image display device 20, the distribution notification effect by the distribution destination notification device 46, the lamp 21, A lamp effect by 25 and a sound effect by the sound generator 22 are executed.
Then, after the start of the specific area effective period, when the measurement time by the power saving timer reaches a predetermined time without detecting the passing of the specific gates 42a and 43a by the game ball, there is an effect mode for controlling the winning effect. By switching from the normal mode to the power saving mode, the image effect by the image display device 20, the lamp effect by the lamps 21 and 25, and the sound effect effect by the sound generator 22 are stopped, and the execution distribution destination notification device is used as the winning effect. Only the distribution notification effect by 46 is executed.

When the power saving mode is set as the effect mode, the operation of the effect button 5b is set to a valid state. When the operation of the effect button 5b is detected during the power saving mode, the effect mode is switched from the power saving mode to the normal mode.
As a result, when the effect button 5b is operated during the power saving mode during the specific area valid period, the effect mode for controlling the winning effect is switched from the power saving mode to the normal mode, so that the winning effect is again obtained. Then, an image effect by the image display device 20, a distribution notification effect by the distribution destination notification device 46, a lamp effect by the lamps 21 and 25, and a sound effect effect by the sound generator 22 are executed.
Here, when the effect mode is switched from the power saving mode to the normal mode, the time measurement by the power saving timer is started again. Then, after the start of the time measurement by the power saving timer, when the measurement time by the power saving timer reaches a predetermined time without detecting the passing of the specific gates 42a and 43a by the game ball, the effect mode is set to the normal mode again. Switch from mode to power saving mode.
Further, when the power saving mode is set as the effect mode during the specific area effective period, the effect mode is changed from the power saving mode in response to the passage of the specific gate 42a, 43a by the game ball is detected. Switch to normal mode.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 has a normal mode and a power saving mode in which power consumption is smaller than that in the normal mode, as control states for controlling the winning effect executed during the specific area effective period. Then, triggered by the start of the specific area effective period, the time measurement by the power saving timer is started, and the winning effect is controlled based on the normal mode. Further, when the time measured by the power saving timer reaches a predetermined time without detecting the passing of the specific gates 42a and 43a by the game ball during the specific area effective period, the power is saved instead of the normal mode. The winning effect is controlled based on the mode.
As a result, after the player wins the special symbol lottery, if the game is interrupted and left without starting the jackpot game period, the time measured by the power saving timer has reached the predetermined time Accordingly, the control state for controlling the winning effect is switched from the normal mode to the power saving mode in which the power consumption is smaller than that in the normal mode.
Therefore, during the specific area effective period, it is prevented that the winning effect is controlled based on the normal mode in which the power consumption is large compared to the power saving mode, even though the player is away. Electric power can be prevented from being wasted.

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, in the power saving mode, a plurality of effect devices (image display device 20, distribution destination notifying device 46, lamps 21 and 25, sound generating device 22 effect buttons) in which the effect operation is permitted in the normal mode. 5b), the rendering operation by some rendering devices (image display device 20, lamps 21 and 25, and sound generator 22) is prohibited.
Thereby, in the winning effect controlled based on the power saving mode, a plurality of effect devices (image display device 20, distribution destination notification) that have been performing the effect operation in the winning effect controlled based on the normal mode. Of the device 46, the lamps 21, 25, the sound generator 22 and the effect button 5b), the effect operation by some of the effect devices (the image display device 20, the lamps 21, 25 and the sound generator 22) is stopped.
Therefore, it is possible to reduce the power consumption due to the execution of the effect with a simple configuration.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of types (two types) of specific gates 42a and 43a, and a distribution member 44 that distributes the game balls to one type of specific gates 42a and 43a among the plurality of types of specific gates 42a and 43a, It is equipped with. Then, the number of round games to be executed in the generated jackpot state is determined based on the types of the specific gates 42a and 43a in which the passage of the game ball is detected.
This makes it possible to change the number of round games executed in the jackpot game state according to the type of the specific gates 42a and 43a through which the game ball passes, and to improve the interest of the game.
In particular, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a distribution destination notification device 46 that can suggest one type of specific gates 42a and 43a that are the distribution destinations of the game balls by the distribution member 44. Even when the effect mode for controlling the winning effect is switched from the normal mode to the power saving mode, the effect operation by the distribution destination notification device 46 is continuously executed.
As a result, information necessary for the progress (resumption) of the game can be more reliably notified to the player.
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to appropriately reduce the power consumption due to the performance.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although each embodiment of the present invention was described, in the above-mentioned each embodiment, various changes are possible.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, in the normal mode, effects by all effect devices (the image display device 20, the distribution destination notification device 46, the lamps 21, 25, the sound generation device 22, and the effect button 5b) provided in the pachinko machine 1 are provided. The operation is permitted, and in the power saving mode, the rendering operation by some rendering devices (the image display device 20, the lamps 21 and 25, and the sound generator 22) is prohibited.
However, the control content in the power saving mode can be changed as appropriate as long as the power consumption is smaller than that in the normal mode. For example, in the power saving mode, the output amount of the rendering operation may be reduced in at least one rendering device among all the rendering devices included in the pachinko machine 1 as compared to when the normal mode is set. Specifically, in the power saving mode, the light emission amount of the backlight of the image display device 20 is reduced, the light emission amount of the distribution destination notification device 46 is reduced, the light emission amounts of the lamps 21 and 25 are reduced, and the sound generator 22 It may be configured to perform at least one of the volume reductions.
Moreover, in the pachinko machine 1, as a configuration including a changeover switch for switching between the normal mode and the energy saving mode, the normal mode and the energy saving mode may be manually switched.
Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other game machines such as amusement game machines may be used without departing from the gist of the present invention. Is also applicable.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 10 Game board 20 Image display apparatus 21 Display area 24 State detection sensor 30 Game area 40 Accessory apparatus 42 1st guide path 42a 1st specific gate 43 2nd guide path 43a 2nd specific gate 44 Distribution member 46 Vibration Minute notification device 46a First display section 46b Second display section 51 First start opening 52 Second start opening 52a Start opening opening / closing member 53 Large winning opening 53a Large winning opening opening / closing member 54 Start gate 60 General-purpose display device 61 Special figure DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Display device 62 Special figure 2 display apparatus 63 Status display apparatus 64 Start-up solenoid 65 Large winning opening solenoid 66 Distribution member solenoid 101 Special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 102 Special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 103 Large winning ball detection sensor 104 Universal start ball detection sensor 105 First specific detection sensor 106 Second specific detection sensor 200 Main controller 210 CPU
220 ROM
230 RAM
240 input port 250 output port 260 frequency generation circuit 270 hard random number generation circuit 300 presentation control device 400 payout control device 440 game ball payout device

Claims (1)

A winning lottery means for performing a winning lottery with the entry of a game ball into the starting port,
When elected to those or drawing, a first game condition inducing means for occurrence of the first game condition,
A distribution means for distributing the game balls to any one type of specific areas among the plurality of types of specific areas;
A notification device that suggests a type of a specific area to which game balls are distributed by the distribution means;
A second game in which a second game state in which a specific game that allows a game ball to enter the specific entrance is executed is triggered by the passage of the specific area by the game ball during the occurrence of the first game state. State generation means;
Triggered by the occurrence of the first gaming state, time measuring means for starting time measurement;
Production control means for executing a specific production during the occurrence of the first gaming state ,
The second game state occurrence means determines the number of specific games executed during the occurrence of the second game state according to the type of the specific area in which the passage of the game ball is detected,
The presentation control means in response to occurrence of the first game condition, based on the first control state, execute the specific effect, during the occurrence of the first game condition, the passage of a specific region by the gaming ball detection without being, when the time measured by the time measuring means it reaches a predetermined time, in place of the first control state, on the basis of the second control state, execute the specific effect,
In the first control state, an effect by a plurality of effect devices including the notification device is permitted,
In the second control state, of the plurality of effect devices, the effect by a part of the effect devices excluding the notification device is prohibited, and the effect by the notification device is permitted,
The gaming machine, wherein the second control state is a control state in which power consumption is lower than that in the first control state.

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