JP6282101B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a customer waiting effect when a game is not being executed.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that executes a customer waiting effect when a game is not being executed is known (see Patent Document 1).
In this gaming machine, a main control unit that executes a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to generate a jackpot according to the game ball entering the start opening, an effect control unit that controls display on the image display device, It has.
The main control unit obtains determination information (random number value) according to the game ball entering the start opening, and determines whether or not to generate a big hit based on the obtained determination information. When the jackpot lottery is executed, after the special symbol display is performed in the special symbol display unit, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery. In addition, when there is a game ball entering the start port during the special symbol variation display, the main control unit stores the acquired determination information in the determination information storage area of the RAM with the specified number as the upper limit. Remember.
The effect control unit starts the customer waiting effect when a predetermined time has elapsed since the number of pieces of determination information stored in the determination information storage area has become “0”. In the customer waiting effect, a demonstration image for soliciting a player is displayed on the image display device. The effect control unit ends the customer waiting effect when the special symbol variation display is started during the execution of the customer waiting effect.
In particular, in this gaming machine, the waiting time effect is prevented from being hindered by the normal drawing effect by not executing the normal drawing effect while the waiting time effect is being executed.

JP 2012-179173 A

However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a risk that the effect of production is reduced.
That is, in the conventional gaming machine, the ordinary drawing effect is not executed during the execution of the customer waiting effect, so that the usual drawing effect is hindered by the customer waiting effect, and the effect of the ordinary drawing effect may be reduced.
An object of the present invention is to appropriately execute a customer waiting effect while suppressing a decrease in the effect of the game.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention is a first detecting means for detecting a game ball passing through a predetermined area, and a second for detecting a game ball that has entered the first entrance. Detection means, third detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second entrance, and a first state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the first entrance and entrance of the game ball A first opening / closing means capable of being displaced to a second state that facilitates the game, and a first state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second entrance, and the game ball can be easily entered. Second opening / closing means capable of being displaced to the second state, and the first opening / closing means being displaced from the first state to the second state in response to detection of the game ball by the first detection means. A first lottery means for executing a first lottery for determining whether or not to cause a one-entry-open game state to occur, and when the first lottery is executed, A first game control means for executing a first game including a first notification display for notifying a result of the lottery and a first entrance opening game state when the first lottery is won; In response to detection of a game ball by the detection means, a second lottery is executed to determine whether or not the second opening / closing means causes a second entrance opening game state that is displaced from the first state to the second state. The second lottery means, the second notification display for notifying the result of the second lottery when the second lottery is executed, and the second entrance opening game state when the second lottery is won A second game control means for executing a second game including a prize ball payout control means for paying out a prize ball in response to detection of a game ball by the third detection means, and a first notification display When the first mode is selected as the mode, a predetermined effect is executed, and the mode of the first notification display When the second mode is selected, the gaming machine includes a notification effect control means that does not execute the predetermined effect and a customer wait effect control means that executes the customer wait effect, wherein the customer wait effect control means includes: When the first game or the second game is not started until the predetermined time has elapsed after the first game or the second game is ended, a customer waiting effect start means for starting the customer waiting effect, and a customer waiting effect And a customer waiting effect ending means for ending the customer waiting effect when the second game is started during the execution, and the customer waiting effect ending means of the first mode during execution of the customer waiting effect. When the first notification display is started, the customer waiting effect is ended, and when the first notification display of the second mode is started during the execution of the customer waiting effect, the customer waiting effect is not ended. Features.

In the gaming machine according to the first invention, after the first game or the second game is ended, the waiting for the customer effect is started when a predetermined time elapses without the first game and the second game being started. The The started customer waiting effect is ended when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. In particular, the predetermined effect is executed when the first mode is selected as the first notification display mode. Then, when the first notification display of the first aspect is started during the execution of the customer waiting effect, the customer waiting effect is ended.
Thus , when the predetermined effect is started during the execution of the customer waiting effect, the notification display and the predetermined effect for notifying the result of the first lottery are started after the customer waiting effect being executed is ended. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the notification display for notifying the result of the first lottery and the predetermined effect from being disturbed by the customer waiting effect, and to suppress a decrease in the effect of the first game.
In addition, since the end of the first game is included in the opportunity to start the measurement of the predetermined time related to the start condition of the customer waiting effect, when the customer waiting effect is ended based on the start of the first game, When the first game or the second game is not started after the first game is ended, the customer waiting effect is started again as the predetermined time elapses. Therefore, when the customer waiting effect is terminated based on the start of the first game, the customer waiting effect can be started at an appropriate time.
As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the first invention, it is possible to appropriately execute the customer waiting effect while suppressing a decrease in the effect of the first game.

  Here, a start gate 41 described later corresponds to the predetermined area. As the first detection means, a general-purpose starting ball detection sensor 104 described later corresponds. A second starting port 52 described later corresponds to the first entrance. As the second detection means, a special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 described later corresponds. The second winning entrance corresponds to the special winning entrances 53 and 54 described later. The third winning means corresponds to the special winning ball detection sensors 103 and 105 described later. The first opening / closing means corresponds to a starting port opening / closing member 52a described later. The second opening / closing means corresponds to a special prize opening / closing member 53a, 54a described later. As the first entrance opening game state, a game state per a later-described game corresponds. As the first lottery, a normal symbol lottery described later is applicable. The first lottery means corresponds to a main control device 200 (steps S182 and S194) described later. The first game corresponds to a normal symbol game described later. The first game control means corresponds to a main control device 200 (steps S39, S40, S41) described later. The second entrance opening game state corresponds to a jackpot game state described later. As the second lottery, a special symbol lottery described later is applicable. The second lottery means corresponds to a main control device 200 (steps S102, S107, S114) described later. As the second game, a special symbol game described later is applicable. As the prize ball payout control means, a payout control device 400 described later corresponds. As the customer waiting effect control means, an effect control device 300 (step S304) described later corresponds. The predetermined time corresponds to a predetermined stop time described later. As the customer waiting effect start means, an effect control device 300 (step S334) described later corresponds. As the customer waiting effect ending means, an effect control device 300 (steps S312 and S322) described later corresponds.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to perform a customer waiting | waiting effect appropriately, suppressing the fall of the production effect which concerns on a game.

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 special figure stop 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 common figure stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a game process per common figure. It is a flowchart which shows a customer waiting setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process which an effect control apparatus performs. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure notification effect management process. It is a flowchart which shows a common figure notification effect management process. It is a flowchart which shows a customer waiting production management process. It is a figure which shows an example of the alert display of the special figure effect symbol performed in the display area of an image display apparatus, and the alert display of the usual figure effect symbol.

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 outer frame 2, an inner frame 3 disposed on the front side of the outer frame 2, and a door unit 4 disposed on the front side of the inner frame 3. Yes.
The inner frame 3 is formed in a rectangular shape and is disposed so as to be able to open and close with respect to the outer frame 2. A game board 10 (see FIG. 2) is attached to the inner side of the inner frame 3.
The door unit 4 is formed in a substantially square door shape and is disposed so as to be able to open and close with respect to the outer frame 2. Thereby, the door unit 4 can open and close the front side of the game board 10 attached to the inner frame 3. The door unit 4 includes a transparent plate 4a disposed substantially at the center, a decorative portion 4b disposed around the transparent plate 4a, a tray unit 5 disposed below the transparent plate 4a, and a tray. A firing handle 6 disposed on the side of the unit 5.
The transparent plate 4 a is formed in a flat plate shape using a transparent material such as resin or glass, and is disposed on the front side of the game board 10 attached to the inner frame 3. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game board 10 through the transparent plate 4a. The decorative portion 4b has a shape that bulges forward. Each corner on the upper side of the decorative portion 4b is provided with a sound extraction portion 4c in which a sound generator (speaker) 22 (see FIG. 3) is disposed. Each sound extraction part 4c is provided with a plurality of sound extraction holes through which the sound output from the sound generator 22 passes. In addition, a plurality of lamps 21 (see FIG. 3) are disposed in the decorative portion 4b.

The saucer unit 5 includes a saucer 5a for receiving game balls (rental balls and prize balls), and an effect button 5b and a rotary selector 5c disposed on the front side of the saucer 5a.
The effect button 5b is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and is disposed so as to protrude upward from the tray unit 5. The effect button 5b can be pressed by the player (pressed downward). Inside the saucer unit 5, a first operation detection switch 24 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a pressing operation of the effect button 5b is disposed. The first operation detection switch 24 outputs a first operation signal to the effect control device 300 (see FIG. 3) every time the effect button 5b is pressed.
The rotary selector 5c (so-called “jog dial”) is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and is disposed so as to surround the effect button 5c. The rotary selector 5c can be rotated by a player (operation to rotate about a cylindrical axis). Inside the tray unit 5, a second operation detection switch 25 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the rotation operation of the rotary selector 5c is disposed. The second operation detection switch 25 outputs a second operation signal to the effect control device 300 every time the rotary selector 5c is rotated by a predetermined angle (for example, 60 [°]).

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 of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the CR unit 500 is displayed on the frequency display device 7c. 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.
The firing handle 6 can be rotated by the player. The firing handle 6 outputs a resistance value corresponding to the rotational operation amount to the dispensing control device 400 (see FIG. 3) in response to the rotational operation.

(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. In the display area 21 of the image display device 20, it is possible to configure three special figure effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 (see FIG. 22) in which the special figure effect symbol z1 (see FIG. 22) is displayed. It has become. In addition, in the display area 21 of the image display device 20, it is possible to configure two common figure effect symbol display areas b1 and b2 (see FIG. 22) in which the ordinary figure effect symbol x1 (see FIG. 22) is displayed. It has become.
A symbol display device 23 is provided on the left side of the image display device 20. The symbol display device 23 is composed of, for example, LEDs. In the special symbol effect symbol display area a4 of the symbol display device 23, a special symbol effect symbol z2 (not shown) is displayed. In the present embodiment, the symbol display device 23 (special symbol effect symbol display area a4) is configured by a full color LED or the like.

In each special figure effect symbol display area a1 to a3, it is possible to perform a change display and a stop display of the special figure effect symbol z1. The special symbol effect symbols z1 displayed in the special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 are configured to include identification information (symbols) such as numerals, characters, symbols and characters. In the present embodiment, as the special figure effect design z1, a “numeric design” composed of numbers (any one of “1” to “8”) and a “bonus design composed of characters” are included. ”.
In the special symbol effect symbol display area a4, it is possible to perform a change display and a stop display of the special symbol effect symbol z2. In the present embodiment, the special symbol effect symbol z2 displayed in the special symbol effect symbol display area a4 is composed of a color bar.
The special display design symbols z1 and z2 are displayed in a variable manner by moving the special design design symbol z1 in each special design design display area a1 to a3 (the type of the design design z1 displayed at the lottery result display position is sequentially changed). In addition, in the special figure effect symbol display area a4, the type (the color represented by the color bar) of the displayed special figure effect symbol z2 is sequentially changed. On the other hand, the stop display of the special symbol effect symbols z1 and z2 means that one kind of special symbol effect symbol z1 is stopped at the lottery result display positions in the special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, and the special symbol effect symbol is displayed. In the symbol display area a4, it means a display in which one type of special symbol effect symbol z2 is stopped (a color bar displays a predetermined color).
In the special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is selected) by combining the special symbol effect symbols z1 and z2 that are stopped and displayed in the four areas a1 to a4. ) Results are displayed.

In each ordinary drawing effect symbol display area b1, b2, it is possible to perform a variable display and a stop display of the ordinary drawing effect symbol x1. The general effect design symbol x1 displayed in each normal design effect design display area b1, b2 includes identification information (symbols) such as numerals, characters, symbols, and the like. In the present embodiment, the general drawing effect design z1 has a design that includes a symbol (“◯” or “x”).
The variable display of the general drawing effect design x1 refers to a display in which the types of the displayed general design effect design x1 are sequentially changed in each of the normal design effect design display areas b1 and b2. On the other hand, the stop display of the general effect design symbol x1 refers to a display in which one type of the general design effect design x1 is stopped in each of the general design effect design display areas b1 and b2.
Then, in the general symbol effect symbol display areas b1 and b2, the result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed by the combination of the normal symbol effect symbols x1 stopped and displayed in the two areas b1 and b2.

A start gate 41 is provided on the right side of the image display device 20. The start gate 41 is formed so that it can always be passed by a game ball. The start gate 41 is provided with a normal start ball detection sensor 104 (see FIG. 3). The normal start ball detection sensor 104 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 (see FIG. 3) in response to detection of the passage of the start gate 41 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.
A first start port 51 is provided below the image display device 20. 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 is provided below the first start port 51. 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.

A first grand prize opening 53 is provided on the right side of the image display device 20. The first grand prize opening 53 is displaceable between a closed state that makes it impossible to enter the game ball into the grand prize opening 53 and an open state that allows the game ball to enter. A winning opening / closing member 53a (so-called “attacker”) is provided.
The first big prize opening / closing member 53a is opened and closed by a first big prize opening solenoid 65 (see FIG. 3). The first grand prize opening 53 is normally closed with the first big prize opening opening / closing member 53a closed, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. When the symbol lottery is won and a predetermined jackpot gaming state is generated, the first big prize opening opening / closing member 53a is opened, and a gaming ball can be entered. In the first big prize opening 53, a first big prize ball detection sensor 103 (see FIG. 3) is arranged. The first big winning ball detection sensor 103 outputs a detection signal to the main controller 200 in response to detection of a game ball entering the first big winning hole 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 first big winning ball detection sensor 103.

The first grand prize opening 53 is connected to a guide path 53b for guiding a game ball that has entered. The guide path 53 b extends from the right side of the image display device 20 to the lower side along the outer edge of the image display device 20. Specifically, one end of the guide path 53b communicates with a first big prize opening 53 disposed on the right side of the image display device 20, and an end on the other side is an image display. It communicates with a discharge hole 53 c provided below the apparatus 20. Then, the guide path 53b guides the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 53 to the discharge hole 53c. Further, the guide path 53b is formed of a transparent material so that a game ball passing through the guide path 53b can be viewed from the front side of the game board 10.
A discharge detection sensor 106 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the discharge hole 53c. The discharge detection sensor 106 outputs a detection signal to the effect control device 300 in response to detection of passage of the game ball through the discharge hole 53c. The effect control device 300 executes a predetermined effect in response to an input of a detection signal from the discharge detection sensor 106. The game balls that have passed through the discharge hole 53c are discharged to the back side of the game board 10 in the same manner as the game balls that have entered the start ports 51, 52, the second grand prize port 54, the out port 55, and the like.

A second grand prize opening 54 is provided below the first big prize opening 53. The second grand prize opening 54 is displaceable between a closed state where it is impossible to enter a game ball into the second grand prize opening 54 and an open state where the game ball can be entered. Two major winning opening / closing members 54a (so-called “attackers”) are provided.
The second big prize opening / closing member 54a is opened and closed by a second big prize opening solenoid 66 (see FIG. 3). The second grand prize opening 54 is normally closed with the second big prize opening opening / closing member 54a closed, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. When the symbol lottery is won and a predetermined jackpot gaming state is generated, the second big prize opening opening / closing member 54a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. In the second big prize opening 54, a second big prize ball detection sensor 105 (see FIG. 3) is arranged. The second big winning ball detection sensor 105 outputs a detection signal to the main control device 200 in response to the detection of the game ball entering the second big winning hole 54. Main controller 200 executes a game ball payout operation related to payout of prize balls by game ball payout device 440 in response to the input of a detection signal from second large winning ball detection sensor 105.

Below the second start port 52 in the game area 30, an out port 55 is provided for collecting game balls that have not won any of the ball ports. In the game area 30, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game balls to the entrances 51, 52, 53, 54 and the gate 41.
A state display device 63 is provided below the second big prize opening 54. 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.
Here, the display of the normal symbol in the general symbol display device 60 and the display of the general symbol effect symbol x1 in the general symbol effect symbol display areas b1 and b2 are the timing when the variable display is started, and the variable display ends and stops. Each of the time when the display is performed and the lottery result indicated by the symbols displayed in a stopped state are associated with each other.
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, 62 and the display of the special symbol effect symbols z1, z2 in the special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 are: The time when the variable display is started, the time when the variable display is ended and the stop display is performed, and the lottery result indicated by the symbols displayed in a stop 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 105 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 acquires start information (game information) that is acquired when a detection signal is input from each of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101, the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102, and the universal start ball detection sensor 104. Is provided in the starting information storage area. Here, the starting 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 image (special effect effect design z1, normal effect effect design x1, customer waiting effect image w, etc.) on the image display device 20, and the design. The display device 23 controls the display of the special figure effect design z2, the lighting / flashing of the lamp 21, and the sound output by the sound generator 22.
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 according to the effect program related to the determined effect content, and the read control data is read from the image display device 20, the symbol display device 23, the lamp 21, and the sound generation device 22. Output for each.
In addition, 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 the first operation signal is input from the first operation detection switch 24, and the first operation signal The control data corresponding to the presence / absence of the input is read, and the read control data is output to each of the image display device 20, the lamp 21, and the sound generator 22. Further, when the content of the effect using the rotary selector 5c is determined, the CPU of the effect control device 300 monitors whether or not the second operation signal is input from the second operation detection switch 25 and performs the second operation. Control data corresponding to the presence / absence of signal input is read, and the read control data is output to each of the image display device 20, the lamp 21 and the sound generator 22.
Furthermore, the CPU of the production control device 300 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the discharge detection sensor 106 when a predetermined production content is determined, and whether or not a detection signal is input from the discharge detection sensor 106. The control data corresponding to is read out, and the read control data is output to each of the image display device 20, the lamp 21 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 with the passage of the start gate 41 by a game ball as an opportunity. 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 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 this embodiment, two types of "1 per ordinary figure" and "2 per ordinary figure" are given as the types of gaming state per ordinary figure that are generated when the normal symbol lottery is won. Type is set.

When “1 per ordinary figure” is selected, the ordinary figure display device 60 controls the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed at “one figure per ordinary figure”. At this time, in the image display device 20 ordinary drawing effect symbol display areas b1 and b2, the ordinary drawing effect symbol x1 is controlled to be stopped and displayed at “one symbol per ordinary figure”. The “one symbol per ordinary symbol” displayed on the image display device 20 is, for example, that the ordinary symbol effect symbol x1 stopped and displayed in the two ordinary symbol effect symbol display areas b1 and b2 is “○, x”, etc. It is an aspect including two “◯”.
When “2 per ordinary figure” is won, the ordinary figure display device 60 performs control so that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at “2 per ordinary figure”. At this time, in the image display device 20 ordinary drawing effect symbol display areas b1 and b2, the ordinary drawing effect symbol x1 is controlled to be stopped and displayed at “two symbols per ordinary figure”. The “two symbols per ordinary symbol” displayed on the image display device 20 is, for example, the ordinary symbol effect symbols x1 stopped and displayed in the two ordinary symbol effect symbol display areas b1 and b2, such as “○, ○”, 2 It is an aspect including two “◯”.
On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is lost (in the case of “missing”), the normal symbol display device 60 performs control so that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as “missing symbol”. At this time, in the image display device 20 ordinary drawing effect symbol display areas b1 and b2, the ordinary drawing effect symbol x1 is controlled to be stopped and displayed as “out of symbol”. The “out-of-band symbol” displayed on the image display device 20 is, for example, the symbol “x”, “x” or the like “○” for the symbol “x” or “x” that is stopped and displayed in the two symbol effect symbol display areas b1 and b2. It is set as the aspect which is not included.

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. In the present embodiment, when the time reduction control is being executed, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is improved as compared to when the time reduction control is not being executed, and the opening / closing member 52a is opened in the game state per normal drawing. The number of times is increased, the opening time of the start port opening / closing member 52a is extended each time, and the time for displaying the variation of the normal symbol is shortened.
When “1 per common figure” is won, the opening number of the start opening / closing member 52a in the gaming state per common figure is set to 1 [times] or 3 [times], and the opening of the start opening / closing member 52a is opened each time. The time is set to 0.5 [s] or 2.0 [s]. Here, the opening time and the number of times of opening 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 after the start port opening / closing member 52a is in the open state (the same applies to “2 per common figure”).
When “2 per game” is won, the opening number of the start opening / closing member 52a in the gaming state per game is set to 1 [time], and the opening time of the start port opening / closing member 52a at each time is 6.0. [S] is set. Here, the opening time and the number of opening times of the start port opening / closing member 52a are the same during execution of the time reduction control and during stoppage.

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. In the jackpot game state, a round game in which the first big prize opening / closing member 53a or the second big prize opening / closing member 54a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and the first big prize opening 53 or the second big prize winning is performed. The game ball can enter the mouth 54.
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) Five types of “1” to “big hit 5” are set.

When the “big hit 1” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 perform control so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “normal big hit symbol”. At this time, in the special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20 and the symbol display device 23, the special symbol effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled so as to be stopped and displayed as “normal jackpot symbols”. The “normal jackpot symbol” displayed on the image display device 20 and the symbol display device 23 is, for example, the special symbol effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is “2, 2, 2 and the like, and the special figure effect design z2 that is stopped and displayed in the special effect design display area a4 is blue.
When the “big hit 2” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “probability big hit symbol”. At this time, in the special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20 and the symbol display device 23, the special symbol effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed with “probability big hit symbol”. The “probability big hit symbol” displayed in the image display device 20 and the symbol display device 23 is, for example, the special symbol effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the three special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is “1, 1, The “number symbol” indicating the same odd number such as “1” is arranged, and the special symbol effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the special symbol effect symbol display area a4 is displayed in red.

When the “big hit 3” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop and display the special symbol as “bonus 1 symbol”. At this time, in the special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20 and the symbol display device 23, the special symbol effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “bonus 1 symbol”. The “bonus 1 symbol” displayed on the image display device 20 and the symbol display device 23 includes, for example, special bonus effect symbols z1 that are stopped and displayed in the special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 and a3 as “bonus symbols”. The special figure effect design z2 that is stopped and displayed in the special figure effect design display area a4 is white.
When the “big hit 4” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop and display the special symbol as “bonus 2 symbols”. At this time, in the special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20 and the symbol display device 23, the special symbol effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “bonus 2 symbols”. As for the “bonus 2 symbols” displayed on the image display device 20 and the symbol display device 23, for example, the special symbol effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 and a3 are arranged as “bonus symbols”. The special figure effect design z2 that is stopped and displayed in the special figure effect design display area a4 is green.

When “Big Bonus 5” is won, the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop and display the special symbol as “Bonus 3 Symbol”. At this time, in the special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20 and the symbol display device 23, the special symbol effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “bonus 3 symbols”. The “bonus 3 symbols” displayed on the image display device 20 and the symbol display device 23 include, for example, special symbol effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 and a3 as “bonus symbols”. The special figure effect design z2 that is stopped and displayed in the special figure effect design display area a4 is red.
Here, the “bonus 1 symbol”, “bonus 2 symbol”, and “bonus 3 symbol” displayed on the image display device 20 and the symbol display device 23 are stopped and displayed in the special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. Only the combination of the graphic effects design z1 cannot be distinguished from each other.
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 special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20 and the symbol display device 23, the special symbol effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled so as to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbols”. For example, the “missing symbol” that is stopped and displayed on the image display device 20 and the symbol display device 23 is the special symbol effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the three special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. 9 ”and the like, the number indicated by the“ numeric symbol ”stopped and displayed in at least one area is different from the number indicated by the“ numeric symbol ”stopped and displayed in the other area, and the special figure effect symbol display area It is assumed that the special drawing effect design z2 stopped and displayed at a4 shows white.

  Here, the pachinko machine 1 has a “special figure low probability state” and a “special figure high probability state” as the gaming state related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery). doing. 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. Here, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery means a probability of winning a “win” (“big hit 1” to “big hit 5”) in which the big hit gaming state occurs.

In the case of winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 5”, a predetermined number of round games are executed in the big hit gaming state. Each round game is composed of one or a plurality of single opening (opening of the big prize opening 53, 54 when the big prize opening opening / closing members 53a, 54a are displaced from the closed state to the opened state). Further, as each single opening, a short-time opening in which the longest opening time is set to the first longest opening time and a long-time opening in which the longest opening time is set to the second longest opening time longer than the first longest opening time. ,have. Here, the first longest opening time is set to a time (for example, 0.1 [s]) in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the big winning openings 53 and 54 during the single opening. In addition, the second longest opening time is set to a time (for example, 30.0 [s]) that makes it easy for a game ball to enter the big winning openings 53 and 54 during the single opening.
Then, in the pachinko machine 1, as the types of round games, a winning difficulty round in which it is difficult to enter a game ball into the winning prize openings 53 and 54 during the round game, and a winning prize opening 53, during the round game, And an easy-to-win prize round that makes it easy for a game ball to enter 54. The difficult-to-win round is a round game that consists of one or more short-time releases and does not include a long-time release. The easy winning round refers to a round game including a long-time opening of at least one time (in this embodiment, 1 [time]). Note that the winning easy round may include one or more short-time opening or may not include a short-time opening.

In the case of winning the jackpot 1 or jackpot 2, the second jackpot opening / closing member 54a is displaced from the closed state to the open state in the jackpot game state, and the game balls to the second jackpot 54 are You can enter the ball. In the case of winning “big hit 1” or “big hit 2”, the number of round games is set to 16 times. Each round game is set to an easy winning round consisting of one open for a long time. As a result, the actual number of rounds (the number of easy winning rounds executed in the jackpot gaming state) when winning “Big Jack 1” or “Big Jack 2” is 16 times.
In the case of winning “big hit 1” or “big hit 2”, each round game (one open for a long time) is the second set after the second big prize opening / closing member 54a is opened. The game ends when the longest opening time (30.0 [s]) has elapsed or the number of game balls entering the second grand prize opening 54 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10 [balls]).

In the case of winning the “big hit 3”, “big hit 4” or “big hit 5”, the first big prize opening / closing member 53a is displaced from the closed state to the opened state in the big hit gaming state, and the first big prize opening 53 It is possible to enter a game ball into the. In the case of winning “Big Jack 3”, “Big Jack 4” or “Big Jack 5”, the number of round games is set to 16 times.
If you win “Big Jack 3”, out of the 16 round games, 12 (1st to 12th) round games will be set as difficult winning rounds and 4 (13th to 16th) rounds The game is set to an easy winning round. In the present embodiment, each difficult-to-win round is composed of one short time opening. Each easy winning round is composed of one open for a long time. As a result, the actual number of rounds in the case of winning “big jackpot 3” is four.
If you win the “Big Bonus 4”, out of the 16 round games, 6 (1st to 6th) round games will be set as difficult to win and 10 (7th to 16th) rounds The game is set to an easy winning round. In the present embodiment, each difficult-to-win round is composed of one short time opening. Of the 10 easy-to-win prize rounds, the first easy-to-win round (seventh round game) is composed of 6 short-time releases and 1 long-time open. Further, among the 10 easy-to-win rounds, the second and subsequent easy-to-win rounds (the 8th to 16th round games) are composed of one open for a long time. As a result, the actual number of rounds in the case of winning the “big hit 4” is 10 times.

In the case of winning the “big hit 5”, each of the 16 round games is set as an easy winning round. In the present embodiment, the first easy-to-win prize round (first round game) out of the 16 easy-to-win prize rounds is composed of 12 short-time releases and one long-time open. Furthermore, among the 16 easy-to-win prize rounds, the second and subsequent easy-to-win prize rounds (second to 16th round games) are composed of one open for a long time. As a result, the actual number of rounds in the case of winning the “big hit 5” is 16 times.
Here, in the jackpot gaming state that is executed when winning from “big jackpot 3” to “big jackpot 5”, the number of short-time releases performed in the jackpot gaming state is the same (in this embodiment, 12 [ Times]). Also, in the jackpot gaming state that is executed in the case of winning the “big jackpot 3” to “big jackpot 5”, the long-time release is executed after 12 short-time releases. As a result, in the player, based on the opening / closing pattern of the first big winning opening / closing member 53a, the type of jackpot gaming state that is generated (any jackpot gaming state among "3 jackpots" to "5 jackpots"). Is difficult to determine.

  In the case of winning “Big jackpot 3”, “Big jackpot 4” or “Big jackpot 5”, in the round game consisting of one short time opening (difficult to win prize round), the first big winning opening opening / closing member 53a is in the open state. The first longest opening time (0.1 [s]) that has been set has elapsed, or the number of game balls that enter the first grand prize opening 53 is a predetermined number (for example, 10 [balls]) ) To end. In addition, in a round game consisting of one open for a long time (winning easy round), the second longest opening time (30.0 [s]) set after the first big prize opening / closing member 53a is opened. Or when the number of game balls entering the first grand prize opening 53 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10 [balls]). Furthermore, a round game consisting of six short-time releases and one long-time release (seventh round game (easy winning round) according to “Big Bonus 4”) is all single open (0.1 [s] × 6 [times] +30.0 [s] × 1 [times]) or the number of game balls entering the first big prize opening 53 in the round game is a predetermined number (for example, 10 [Sphere]) to reach the end.

In addition, when the “big hit 1” is won, the “special figure low probability state” is generated in the period from the end of the big hit gaming state to the time when the next big hit gaming state is generated. On the other hand, when winning from “big hit 2” to “big hit 5”, the “special figure high probability state” is displayed during the period from the end of this big hit gaming state until the next big hit gaming state occurs. Is born.
Further, when winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 5”, the time-shortening control is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. The short time control is started in response to the end of “big hit 1” to “big hit 5”. After the short time control is started, the big hit gaming state is not generated, and a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 [times]) is started. The special symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) is terminated in response to execution.

(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 a control command transmitted from the main control device 200 to the effect control device 300, a special symbol type designation command, a special symbol first variation pattern designation command, a special symbol first Two variation pattern designation commands, special figure stop designation commands, common symbol type designation commands, universal figure variation pattern designation commands, general figure stop designation commands, state designation commands, customer waiting designation commands, and the like are set.
The special symbol type designation command is a command for designating a stop symbol (a special symbol lottery result) of a special symbol (special symbol effect symbols z1, z2). The special symbol type designation command is a special symbol effect symbol z1 or z2 to be stopped and displayed (stop symbol) as “offset symbol”, “normal jackpot symbol”, “probability jackpot symbol”, “bonus 1 symbol”, “ One of “Bonus 2 symbol” and “Bonus 3 symbol” is designated. The special symbol type designation command is transmitted when the variation of the special symbol is started. In the present embodiment, special symbol type designation commands corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are set.

The special figure first fluctuation pattern designation command and the special figure second fluctuation pattern designation command are commands for designating the fluctuation display fluctuation patterns of the special symbols (special drawing effect symbols z1 and z2), respectively. In the present embodiment, each of the special figure first fluctuation pattern designation command and the special figure second fluctuation pattern designation command designates the fluctuation pattern associated with the fluctuation time by designating the fluctuation time.
The special figure first fluctuation pattern designation command is a first period (for example, from the start of the fluctuation display of the special figure presentation symbols z1 and z2 to the start of the reach display described later after the fluctuation display of the special figure presentation symbols z1 and z2. ) Is designated (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. Then, the special figure first variation pattern designation command designates one of m types of first variation patterns.

In the present embodiment, “normal variation pattern” and “pseudo continuous variation pattern” are set as the first variation pattern.
The “normal variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which a display (such as a pseudo continuous variation display) that expects a jackpot gaming state to occur is not performed during the variation display of the special figure effect symbols z1 and z2. Further, 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 special figure effect symbols z1 and z2.
Here, the quasi-continuous variation display is a lottery result display of two or more regions of the special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 while the variation display of the special symbol effect symbol z2 in the special symbol effect symbol display area a4 is continued. After the temporary stop display of the special symbol effect symbol z1 is performed at the position, the normal variation display of the special symbol effect symbol z1 is again performed in all the special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a3.
The temporary stop display means that one type of special figure effect design z1 is shaken at the lottery result display positions in the special figure effect design display areas a1 to a3 without changing the displayed special figure effect design z1. A display that is displayed in a state. The normal fluctuation display is a special drawing effect displayed at a lottery result display position (a position where the production symbol z1 is stopped and the result of the special symbol lottery is displayed) in the special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. The symbol z1 refers to a display that is sequentially changed (replaced).

In particular, in this embodiment, as the “pseudo continuous variation pattern”, “pseudo continuous variation display” is performed once, “pseudo continuous variation display” is performed twice, and “pseudo continuous variation display” is performed twice. In addition, “3 times pseudo continuous variation” in which pseudo continuous variation display is performed is set.
The expected value of each first variation pattern is “3 times pseudo continuous variation”, “2 times pseudo continuous variation”, “1 time pseudo continuous variation”, “normal variation pattern” (in order from the highest expected value). Expected value high → expected value low). Here, the expected value refers to the degree of likelihood that a jackpot gaming state will occur when the “variation pattern” is selected (the same applies hereinafter).

The special figure second variation pattern designation command is a second period (for example, a period from the start of reach display to before the start of stop display of special figure presentation symbols z1 and z2) in the variation display of special figure presentation symbols z1 and z2. ) Variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as “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. The second variation pattern designation command designates one of the n types of second variation patterns.
In the present embodiment, “normal variation pattern” and “reach variation pattern” are set as the second variation pattern.
The “normal variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which a display (reach display or the like) that expects a jackpot gaming state to occur is not performed during the variation display of the special figure effect symbols z1 and z2. The “reach variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which reach display is performed during variation display of the special figure effect symbols z1 and z2.
The reach display means a display in which a predetermined reach effect is executed when the special figure effect symbols z1 and z2 form a reach state and the special figure effect symbols z1 and z2 form a reach state. The reach state means that the special figure effect symbol z1 is temporarily stopped in two or more of the special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 while the variation display of the special figure effect symbol display z2 is continued in the special figure effect symbol display area a4. The special figure effect design z1 that is displayed and temporarily stopped in two or more areas is in a state of being included in the “big hit design” (for example, two or more special figure effect design display areas a1 to a1) a state in which “numeric symbols” indicating the same numbers in a3 are temporarily stopped.
In particular, in the present embodiment, “normal reach”, “super reach”, and “special reach” in which different reach effects are executed are set as the “reach variation pattern”.
The expected values of the second variation patterns are “special reach”, “super reach”, “normal reach”, and “normal variation pattern” (high expected value → low expected value) in descending order of the expected value. Is set to
The special figure first fluctuation pattern designation command and the special figure second fluctuation pattern designation command are transmitted at the start of the special symbol fluctuation.
The special figure stop designation command is a command for designating stop display of special symbols (special drawing effects symbols z1, z2). The special figure stop designation command is transmitted when the special symbol is stopped.

The normal symbol type designation command is a command for designating a stop symbol (a lottery result of a normal symbol lottery) of a normal symbol (ordinary symbol effect symbol x1). The common symbol type designation command is one of “exclusion symbol”, “one symbol per universal symbol” and “two symbols per universal symbol” as a mode (stop symbol) of the general symbol effect symbol x1 to be stopped and displayed. specify. The normal symbol type designation command is transmitted at the start of normal symbol variation.
The usual figure variation pattern designation command is a command for designating a variation pattern (hereinafter referred to as “ordinary figure variation pattern”) of a variation display of a normal symbol (ordinary drawing effect symbol x1). In the present embodiment, the normal fluctuation pattern designation command designates a fluctuation pattern associated with the fluctuation time by designating the fluctuation time. In the present embodiment, p (plural) types of variation patterns (variation times) are set as normal variation patterns, which are associated with notification effects having different contents. Then, the common map variation pattern designation command designates one of p types of common map variation patterns.
In the present embodiment, a “normal variation pattern” and a “chance variation pattern” are set as the normal variation pattern. The “normal variation pattern” refers to a variation pattern in which an effect (“chance effect” described later) that is expected to win “2 per ordinary map” is not performed during the variation display of the ordinary diagram effect symbol x1. The “chance fluctuation pattern” refers to a fluctuation pattern in which a chance effect is performed. The chance effect is an effect suggesting that “2 per ordinary figure” is won by displaying an effect image by a predetermined character in the display area 21 of the image display device 20.
The normal pattern variation pattern designation command is transmitted at the start of normal symbol variation.
The common figure stop designation command is a command for designating stop display of a normal symbol (common figure effect symbol x1). The usual figure stop designation command is transmitted when a normal 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 customer waiting designation command is a command for designating the start of the game stop state. In the present embodiment, the game stopped state refers to a state in which there is no held game (special symbol game or ordinary symbol game) and no game (special symbol game or ordinary symbol game) is being executed. . Here, the special symbol game includes a special symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) and a jackpot gaming state. In addition, the normal symbol game includes a normal symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) and a game state per normal symbol. Furthermore, the fact that there is no game to be held means that the special figure 1 start information is not stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area of the RAM 230 (the special figure 1 hold number is “0”), and the RAM 230 No special figure 2 start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area (the special figure 2 hold number is “0”), and the normal figure start information is stored in the normal figure start information storage area of the RAM 230. It means that it is not memorized (the number of reserved drawings is “0”).
In the present embodiment, the customer waiting designation command designates the start of the game stop state and the type of the game that has been finished last (special symbol game or normal symbol game). Specifically, when the game stop state is started by the end of the special symbol game, a customer wait designation command for designating “waiting for customer 1” is transmitted, and the game stop state is started by the end of the normal symbol game. If this is the case, a customer wait designation command designating “customer wait 2” is transmitted. The customer waiting designation command is transmitted at the start of the game stop state.

(Processing executed by the main controller)
Next, processing executed by main controller 200 will be described.
First, the functions of hardware configured in the main controller 200 will be described.
When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the hard random number generation circuit 270 sets the value of the loop counter within a predetermined range every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (for example, every 0.005 s). For example, a hard random number update process for updating one by one in the range of 0 to 65535 is started. Then, by the hard random number update process, each of the normal symbol lottery random number, the first special symbol lottery jackpot random number, and the second special symbol lottery jackpot random number is updated. The hard random number update process is executed as a function of the hard random number generation circuit 270 (hardware), and is executed independently of the process executed by the CPU 210 described later based on software.
Next, a game control process executed by the CPU 210 of the main control device 200 based on a program (software) related to the progress of the game stored in the ROM 220 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 power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, 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 updates (changes) the initial value and end value of a soft random number (a jackpot symbol random number, a special symbol variation pattern random number, a symbol variation per random symbol, a symbol variation random number, etc.) 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 of the RAM 230 is stored in the transmission buffer of the output port 250. As a result, the control command stored in the transmission 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 the other random number update process, soft random numbers excluding the jackpot symbol random number and the symbol random symbol per symbol (such as special pattern variation pattern random number, usual pattern variation pattern random number) 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 exists in the reception buffer of the input port 240. If it is determined that data exists in the reception buffer (Yes), the process proceeds to step S22, and data exists in the reception buffer. When it determines with not (No), it transfers 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 and the universal 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 105 at the input port 240 is checked. When the detection signal input from any of the detection sensors 101 to 105 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, special symbol variation processing for displaying variation of special symbols is executed, and the process proceeds to step S36. The special figure variation process will be described later.
In step S36, a special symbol stop process for displaying a special symbol stop is executed, and the process proceeds to step S37. The special figure stop process will be described later.
In step S37, a jackpot game process for controlling the jackpot game state is executed, and the process proceeds to step S38. The jackpot game process will be described later.

In step S38, a normal random number storage process for storing various random numbers related to the normal symbol lottery is executed, and the process proceeds to step S39. The usual random number storage process will be described later.
In step S39, the normal pattern change process for displaying the change of the normal symbol is executed, and the process proceeds to step S40. The normal map changing process will be described later.
In step S40, a normal symbol stop process for displaying a normal symbol stop is executed, and the process proceeds to step S41. The usual stop processing will be described later.
In step S41, a game process per game to control the game state per game is executed, and the process proceeds to step S42. The game process per usual game will be described later.
In step S42, a prize ball payout process for executing a prize ball payout operation is executed, and the process proceeds to step S43. In the winning ball payout process, the presence / absence of input of detection signals from the detection sensors 101 to 103 and 105 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 and 105, 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 the present 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 [sphere] 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 [spheres], and when a detection signal is input from the big prize ball detection sensors 103 and 105, 15 [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.
Further, when a detection signal is input from the big winning ball detection sensors 103 and 105, it is stored in a winning designation command and port output request buffer. Thereby, a winning designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the control command transmission process of step S13.

In step S43, a customer waiting setting process for controlling transmission of a customer waiting designation command is executed, and the process proceeds to step S44. The customer waiting setting process will be described later.
In step S44, port output processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S45. In the port output process, 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 first big prize opening solenoid 65, the second. It is output to the big prize opening solenoid 66 or the like.
In step S45, 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). If the process proceeds to step S101 and it is determined that no input is detected (No), the process proceeds to step S105.
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 S105.
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, the jackpot symbol random number, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number, etc. of the first special symbol lottery are obtained from the corresponding loop counter, and the obtained various random numbers (random number values) are obtained. The starting information (game information) is stored in the special figure 1 starting information storage area of the RAM 230.

In step S103, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting request flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. If it is determined that the customer waiting request flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S104. If it is determined that the wait request flag is not set (No), the process proceeds to step S105.
In step S104, a customer waiting request flag release process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S105. In the customer waiting request flag release processing, the customer waiting request flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is released (erased).
In step S105, 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 S106 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 S106, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 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 S107, 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 S107, special figure 2 random number storage processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S108. In the special figure 2 random number storage process, the jackpot random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the special figure variation 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 designated as special figure 2. The starting information is stored in the special drawing 2 starting information storage area of the RAM 230.

In step S108, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting request flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. If it is determined that the customer waiting request flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S109. If it is determined that the wait request flag is not set (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S109, a customer waiting request flag canceling process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the customer waiting request flag release processing, the customer waiting request flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is released.

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 set (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S111, it is determined whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is being stopped. If it is determined that the special symbol is not being stopped (No), the process proceeds to step S112. If it is determined that the special symbol is stopped and displayed (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the special symbol is stopped is determined based on whether or not the special symbol stop time timer is operating.
In step S112, it is determined whether or not 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 S113. If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is being performed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S118. Here, whether or not the special symbol variation display is in progress is determined based on whether or not the special symbol variation time timer is in operation.

In step S113, 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 S114, and the special figure hold number is set. 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 S114, a jackpot determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S115. 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”.
In the present embodiment, the start information (the special figure 1 start information and the special figure 2 start information) stored in the start information storage area (the special figure 1 start information storage area and the special figure 2 start information storage area) is the special figure. The jackpot determination is executed sequentially from the start information acquired (stored) through the 1 start information and the special figure 2 start information. Note that when the special figure 2 start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the jackpot determination based on the special figure 2 start information is executed with priority over the special figure 1 start information. It does not matter. Hereinafter, the start information for which the jackpot determination is executed in step S114 is referred to as “special drawing 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 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S115, a stop symbol setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S116. In the stop symbol setting process, a special symbol mode (stop symbol) to be stopped is set based on the processing result of step S114.
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 special symbol determination start information is read out, Based on the read jackpot symbol random number, the stop symbol (the type of “hit symbol”) is determined. 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 symbol types 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 type of jackpot symbol.

In the stop symbol setting process, when the special symbol determination start information is the special symbol determination start information, the jackpot symbol random number included in the special symbol determination start information and the jackpot symbol determination corresponding to the first special symbol lottery are determined. Based on the table, the type of jackpot symbol (“normal jackpot symbol”, “probable variation jackpot symbol”, “bonus 1 symbol”, “bonus 2 symbol” or “bonus 3 symbol”) is determined. On the other hand, when the special figure determination start information is special figure 2 start information, based on the jackpot symbol random number included in the special figure determination start information and the jackpot symbol determination table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, The type of jackpot symbol is determined.
Further, in the stop symbol setting process, the determined stop symbol is set as a special symbol form to be stopped. In addition, a special symbol type designation command corresponding to the determined stop symbol (“normal jackpot symbol designation”, “probable variation jackpot symbol designation”, “bonus 1 symbol designation”, “bonus 2 symbol designation”, “bonus 3 symbol designation” Or, “designated symbol” is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, a special symbol type designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In step S116, a variable time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S117. In the variation time setting process, the variation time of a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is set.
Specifically, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number included in the special figure determination start information is read out, and the special symbol fluctuation time (the contents of the first fluctuation pattern and the second fluctuation pattern is determined based on the read special figure fluctuation pattern random number. Content).
The ROM 220 stores a first variation pattern determination table in which the correspondence between the special figure 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 the correspondence between the special figure 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 fluctuation time setting process, first, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number included in the special figure judgment start information and the first fluctuation pattern determination table corresponding to the result of the hit judgment, the execution status of the short time control, the number of suspensions, etc. Based on this, the contents of the first variation pattern are determined.
Further, based on the special fluctuation pattern random number included in the special figure determination start information and the second fluctuation pattern determination table corresponding to the result of the hit determination, the execution status of the short-time control, the number of suspensions, etc., Determine the contents. Here, the execution status of the time reduction control is determined based on the time reduction control flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot determination is a win, “reach variation pattern” is determined as the content of the second variation pattern (“normal variation pattern” is not determined). On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, “transmission variation pattern” or “reach variation pattern” is determined as the content of the second variation pattern. Further, in the variation time setting process, the determined first A special figure first fluctuation pattern designation command (designation of fluctuation pattern m) for designating the contents of the fluctuation pattern and a special figure second fluctuation pattern designation command (designation of fluctuation pattern n) for designating the contents of the determined second fluctuation pattern are ported. Store in the output request buffer. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, the special figure first variation pattern designation command and the special figure second variation pattern designation command are transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In step S117, a variable display start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the variation display start process, the variation time of the special symbol determined in step S116 (the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern) is set in the special diagram 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) is started to be displayed and the variation time is measured by the special symbol variation time timer. To do.
Further, the special figure determination start information stored in the start information storage area of the RAM 230 is erased, and the special figure determination start information is stored in the changing start information storage area of the RAM 230.
In step S118, based on the special symbol variation time timer, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time set in step S117 has elapsed, and if it is determined that the special symbol variation time has elapsed (Yes). In step S119, 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 S119, 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, the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62 starts the stop display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) based on the stop symbol set in step S115.
Specifically, in the stop display start process, a predetermined stop time (0.5 [s] in the present embodiment) is set in the special figure stop time timer. And 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) is stopped and displayed, and the measurement of the stop time by the special symbol stop time timer is started. To do.
In the stop display start process, a special figure stop designation command is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, a special figure stop designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

Next, the special figure stop process in step S36 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing special figure stop processing.
When the special figure stop 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 a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is being stopped. If it is determined that the special symbol is being stopped (Yes), step S131 is performed. If it is determined that the special symbol is not being stopped and displayed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the special symbol is stopped is determined based on whether or not the special symbol stop time timer is operating.
In step S131, based on the special symbol stop time timer, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop time set in step S119 has elapsed, and when it is determined that the special symbol stop time has elapsed (Yes). In step S132, if it is determined that the set special symbol stop time has not elapsed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S132, a stop display end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S133. In the stop display end process, the measurement of the special symbol stop time by the special figure stop time timer is ended, and the measurement value of the special figure stop time timer is reset. As a result, the special figure 1 display device 61 or the special figure 2 display device 62 is in a state in which it is possible to newly start the special symbol variation display.
In step S133, the stop symbol for which the stop display is started in step S119 is “big jackpot symbol” (“normal jackpot symbol”, “probable variation jackpot symbol”, “bonus 1 symbol”, “bonus 2 symbol” or “bonus 3 symbol”. ). If it is determined that the symbol is a jackpot symbol (Yes), the process proceeds to step S134. If it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol (No), the procedure proceeds to step S135.

In step S134, 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, based on the “jackpot symbol” (stop symbol) for which stop display is started in step S119, the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated (from “jackpot 1” to “jackpot 5”) Confirm).
Next, a jackpot gaming state flag and an opening period flag corresponding to the type of jackpot gaming state to be generated are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. In addition, a predetermined opening time is set in the opening period timer, and measurement of the opening time by the opening period timer is started.
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. 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 S135, it is determined whether or not the special figure hold number is “0”. If it is determined that the special figure hold number is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S136, and the special figure hold is made. When it is determined that the number is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S137.
In step S136, a customer waiting request flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S137. In the customer waiting request flag setting process, the customer waiting request flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S137, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being executed. If it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S138 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 S138, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is to be ended. If it is determined that the time reduction control is to be ended (Yes), the process proceeds to step S139, and if it is determined not to end the time reduction control (No). The process proceeds to step S140.
In the present embodiment, when the value of the hour / hour counter is “0”, it is determined that the hour / hour control is terminated, and when the value of the hour / hour counter is “1” or more, it is determined that the hour / hour control is not terminated. To do.

In step S139, a time reduction 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 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is released. 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 S140, 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 S37 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game process.
When the jackpot game process is executed in step S37, the process first proceeds to step S150 as shown in FIG.
In step S150, 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 S151, and the jackpot gaming state is not occurring. If it is determined (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is occurring is determined based on the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S151, it is determined whether or not it is during the opening period. If it is determined that it is during the opening period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S152, and if it is determined that it is not during the opening period (No). The process proceeds to step S154.
Here, whether or not it is during the opening period is determined based on a flag during the opening period set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S152, it is determined whether or not the opening period ends. If it is determined that the opening period ends (Yes), the process proceeds to step S153, and if it is determined that the opening period does not end (No). Then, the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
Here, when the opening time set in the opening period timer has elapsed, it is determined that the opening period ends.

In step S153, 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 opening period ends and the round game starts.
Specifically, in the round game start processing, first, based on the jackpot gaming state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, any of the types of the current jackpot gaming state ("Big jackpot 1" to "Big jackpot 5" Confirm).
Next, as the big winning opening to be opened in the round game, the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 53 or the second big winning opening 54) corresponding to the confirmed type of the big hit gaming state is set. Further, the number of round games corresponding to the type of the confirmed jackpot game state (in the present embodiment, all 16 times) is set in the round game counter. Furthermore, according to the type of the confirmed jackpot gaming state, an opening / closing pattern (hereinafter referred to as “round opening / closing pattern”) of the big winning openings 53, 54 (large winning opening opening / closing members 53a, 54a) in each round game is set. . Here, the round opening / closing pattern includes the number of single releases executed in the round game, the type of single release (short-time open or long-time open), and a case where multiple single releases are executed in the round game. Includes the order of simple opening.

For example, when “Win 1” or “Win 2” is won, the 2nd big winning opening 54 is set as the type of the big winning opening to be opened, and 16 rounds are set as the number of round games. In addition, as a round opening / closing pattern related to each round game, a pattern for executing one open for a long time (30.0 [s]) is set.
Further, when winning from “big hit 3” to “big hit 5”, the first big prize opening 53 is set as the type of the big prize opening to be opened, and 16 rounds are set as the number of round games.
Then, when winning “Big jackpot 3”, a pattern for executing one short time opening (0.1 [s]) is set as a round opening / closing pattern for each round game of the first to twelfth times. Then, as a round opening / closing pattern relating to each round game of the 13th to 16th times, a pattern for executing one open for a long time (30.0 [s]) is set.
In addition, when winning the “big hit 4”, a pattern for performing one short time opening (0.1 [s]) is set as a round opening / closing pattern for each round game of the first to sixth rounds. As a round opening / closing pattern related to the seventh round game, a pattern in which six short-time releases (0.1 [s]) are executed and then one long-time release (30.0 [s]) is executed. Is set, and a pattern for executing one open for a long time (30.0 [s]) is set as a round opening / closing pattern for each round game of the 8th to 16th times.
In addition, when winning the “big hit 5”, as a round opening / closing pattern related to the first round game, after performing 12 short time opening (0.1 [s]), one long time opening ( 30.0 [s]) is set, and one long-time opening (30.0 [s]) is executed as a round opening / closing pattern related to the second to sixteenth round games. A pattern is set.

Then, in the round game start process, based on the round opening / closing pattern related to the set first round game, the opening of the set large winning openings 53, 54 (large winning opening opening / closing members 53a, 54a) is started. The counting of the number of game balls that have entered the large winning holes 53 and 54 by the winning opening number counter is started.
Further, the flag during the opening 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.

In step S154, 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 S155, and if it is determined that it is not during the interval period (No). The process proceeds to step S157.
Here, whether or not it is during the interval period is determined based on the flag during the interval period set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S155, it is determined whether to end the interval period. If it is determined to end the interval period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S156, 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 S156, 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 number of round games to be started (how many round games are to be started) is confirmed based on the count value of the round game counter. Then, based on the contents set in step S153, the opening of the grand prize opening 53, 54 (large prize opening opening / closing members 53a, 54a) by the round opening / closing pattern related to the confirmed number of round games is started, and the big prize opening The counting of the number of game balls entered into the big winning openings 53, 54 by the number-of-balls counter is started.
In addition, the flag during the interval period set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled (erased), and the round game flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 230.

In step S157, it is determined whether or not a round game is being performed. If it is determined that a round game is being performed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S158, and if it is determined that a round game is not being performed (No). Then, the process proceeds to step S163.
Here, whether or not it is during the round period is determined based on a round gaming flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S158, 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 S159 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, the opening of the special winning openings 53, 54 based on the round opening / closing pattern related to the round game set in step S153 is completed, and the special winning openings 53, 54 counted by the special winning entry number counter are counted. When one of the number of game balls entering a predetermined number (for example, 10 [pieces]) is achieved, it is determined that the round game end condition is satisfied.

In step S159, a round game end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S160. In the round game end process, the open / close members 53a and 54a are closed, and the value of the winning prize entrance number counter is reset.
In addition, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the round game counter is newly set in the round game counter, and the in-round game flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled.
In step S160, 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 S161, and the final round game is performed. If it is determined that has been completed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S162.
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 S161, 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 S162, an ending period start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. 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.

In step S163, it is determined whether or not to end the ending period. If it is determined to end the ending period (Yes), the process proceeds to step S164, 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 S164, a jackpot gaming state end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S165. 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” to “jackpot 5”, the special figure high probability state flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 to set the special figure high probability state. A designated state designation command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
On the other hand, if the type of jackpot gaming state to be terminated is “jackpot 1”, a state designation command for setting the special figure low probability state flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 and designating the setting of the special figure low probability state 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 S165, it is determined whether or not the special figure hold number is “0”. If it is determined that the special figure hold number is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S166 to hold the special figure hold. When it is determined that the number is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S167.
In step S166, a customer waiting request flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S167. In the customer waiting request flag setting process, the customer waiting request flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S167, 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 S168, 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. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the time reduction control is started after completion of all types of jackpot gaming states. Therefore, in step S167, it is always determined that the time reduction control is started.
In step S168, 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, the time reduction control flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and the time reduction control is started. Also, a predetermined number of times (70 [times] in this embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter.
In the time reduction control execution process, a state designation command for designating the start 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.

Next, the regular random number storage process in step S38 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a general random number storage process.
When the routine random number storage process is executed in step S38, 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 regular random number storage process, random numbers per ordinary figure, random numbers per regular figure, random numbers per common pattern, etc. are obtained from the corresponding loop counter, and the various random numbers (random values) obtained are The starting information is stored in the usual starting information storage area of the RAM 230.

Next, the general map change process in step S39 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the common map change process.
When the normal map change process is executed in step S39, as shown in FIG. 14, the process first proceeds to step S190.
In step S190, it is determined whether or not a gaming state per universal figure is occurring. If it is determined that a gaming state per universal figure is not occurring (No), the process proceeds to step S191 to play a game per universal figure. 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 S191, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is stopped. If it is determined that the normal symbol is not stopped (No), the process proceeds to step S192, and the normal symbol is stopped. If it is determined (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the normal symbol stop display is being performed is determined based on whether or not the normal symbol stop time timer is in operation.
In step S192, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation display is in progress. If it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is not in progress (No), the process proceeds to step S193, and the normal symbol variation display is in progress. (Yes), the process proceeds to step S198. Here, whether or not the normal symbol variation display is in progress is determined based on whether or not the normal symbol variation time timer is in operation.

In step S193, 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 S194, 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 S194, a normal hit determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S195. 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. Determine whether or not (winning determination). If the random number per common figure matches the winning value, it is judged as “winning”, and if the random number per common figure does not match the winning value, it is judged as “out”. To do.
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.
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.
Hereinafter, the common chart start information for which the hit determination has been executed in step S194 is referred to as “common chart determination start information”.

In step S195, a stop symbol setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S196. In the stop symbol setting process, based on the processing result of step S194, the normal symbol mode (stop symbol) to be stopped is set.
Specifically, if it is determined that the normal symbol lottery is won by the normal symbol determination, the symbol random number per universal symbol included in the general symbol determination start information is read and based on the read symbol random number per universal symbol. The stop symbol (the type of “general symbol per symbol”) is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol lottery is lost by the normal symbol hit determination, “out-of-line symbol” is determined as the stop symbol.
The ROM 220 stores a symbol per symbol determination table in which correspondences between symbol random numbers per symbol and types of symbols per symbol are registered.
Then, in the stop symbol setting process, based on the symbol random number per universal symbol included in the universal symbol determination start information and the symbol determination table per universal symbol, the type of symbol per universal symbol (“one symbol per universal symbol” or “ 2 symbols per common figure ") are determined.
Further, in the stop symbol setting process, the determined stop symbol is set as the mode of the normal symbol to be stopped. Also, a common symbol type designation command (“designating one symbol per ordinary symbol”, “designating two symbols per ordinary symbol” or “designating out of symbol”) corresponding to the determined stop symbol is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, a special symbol type designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In step S196, a variable time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S197. In the variation time setting process, the variation time of the normal symbol is set.
Specifically, the normal pattern variation pattern random number included in the general map determination start information is read, and the variation time of the normal symbol (contents of the normal pattern variation pattern) is determined based on the read general pattern variation pattern random number.
The ROM 220 stores a common figure variation pattern determination table in which correspondences between the common figure variation pattern random numbers and the contents of the usual figure variation pattern (variation time) are registered. Then, as a common figure variation pattern determination table, a combination of each hit judgment result (“1 per common figure”, “2 per common figure” or “out of”) and the execution status of time-shortening control (running or stopped) The common figure variation pattern determination table corresponding to each of the above is stored.
Then, in the common figure fluctuation pattern determination table corresponding to the execution of the short-time control, the common figure fluctuation pattern relating to the short fluctuation time is registered as compared with the normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table corresponding to the stop of the time-shortening control. Yes.
In the present embodiment, the “normal fluctuation pattern (1.0 [s])” and “chance fluctuation pattern (10.0 [s])” are registered in the general-purpose fluctuation pattern determination table corresponding to the stoppage of the short-time control. Has been. On the other hand, only the “normal fluctuation pattern (0.5 [s])” is registered in the general-purpose fluctuation pattern determination table corresponding to the execution of the time reduction control.
In addition, in the typical figure change pattern determination table corresponding to “2 per common figure”, the normal figure change pattern determination table corresponding to “1 per common figure” and the common figure change pattern determination table corresponding to “out” In comparison, the probability of winning the “chance variation pattern (10.0 [s])” is set higher.

In the variation time setting process, first, based on the universal variation pattern random number included in the universal determination start information and the universal variation pattern determination table corresponding to the combination of the result of the hit determination and the execution status of the time reduction control. The contents of the usual map variation pattern are determined.
In the present embodiment, when the short-time control is stopped, the contents of the normal fluctuation pattern are “normal fluctuation pattern (1.0 [s])” or “chance fluctuation pattern (10.0 [s])”. Is determined. On the other hand, when the time reduction control is being executed, “normal fluctuation pattern (0.5 [s])” is determined as the contents of the normal fluctuation pattern.
Further, in the variation time setting process, a common diagram variation pattern designation command (variation pattern p designation) for designating the contents of the determined ordinary diagram variation pattern is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S <b> 13, the common figure variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

In step S197, a variable display start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the variation display start process, the variation time of the normal symbol determined in step S196 (the variation time corresponding to the ordinary variation pattern) is set in the ordinary variation time timer.
Then, in the general diagram display device 60, the normal symbol variation display is started, and the variation time measurement by the universal diagram variation time timer is started.
Further, the normal figure determination start information stored in the normal figure start information storage area of the RAM 230 is deleted, and the normal figure determination start information is stored in the changing start information storage area of the RAM 230.
In step S198, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol set in step S197 has elapsed based on the ordinary symbol variation time timer, and if it is determined that the variation time of the set normal symbol has elapsed (Yes) In step S199, 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 S199, stop display start processing is executed, a series of processing ends, and the processing returns to the original processing. In the stop display start processing, the normal symbol display device 60 starts the stop display of the normal symbol by the stop symbol set in step S195.
Specifically, in the stop display start process, a predetermined stop time (0.5 [s] in the present embodiment) is set in the usual stop time timer. Then, in the general-purpose display device 60, the stop display of the normal symbol is started and the measurement of the stop time by the general-purpose stop time timer is started.
In the stop display start process, the usual stop specification command is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, a common figure stop designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

Next, the general drawing stop process in step S40 will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the normal stop processing.
When the ordinary map stop process is executed in step S40, the process first proceeds to step S200 as shown in FIG.
In step S200, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being stopped. If it is determined that the normal symbol is being stopped (Yes), the process proceeds to step S201, and the normal symbol is not being stopped. If it is determined (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Here, whether or not the normal symbol stop display is being performed is determined based on whether or not the normal symbol stop time timer is in operation.
In step S201, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in step S199 has elapsed based on the normal symbol stop time timer, and it is determined that the set normal symbol stop time has elapsed (Yes). In step S202, when it is determined that the set normal symbol stop time has not elapsed (No), the series of processing ends and the processing returns to the original processing.
In step S202, stop display end processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S203. In the stop display end process, the measurement of the stop time of the normal symbol by the normal figure stop time timer is ended, and the measurement value of the normal figure stop time timer is reset. As a result, the normal symbol display device 60 is in a state in which it is possible to newly start the normal symbol variation display.
In step S203, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol for which stop display has been started in step S199 is “design per symbol” (“one symbol per symbol” or “two symbols per symbol”). If it is determined that the symbol is a winning symbol (Yes), the process proceeds to step S204. If it is determined that the symbol is not a symbol corresponding to a normal symbol (No), a series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

In step S204, 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, first, the type of game state per base figure to be generated ("1 per base figure") based on the "per symbol per symbol" (stop symbol) for which stop display was started in step S199. Or “2 per ordinary map”).
Next, a game state flag corresponding to the type of game state to be generated is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, and the execution status of the current time-shortening control and the type of game state to be generated are set. Accordingly, the number of times of opening (1 [times] or 3 [times]) of the opening / closing member 52a in the gaming state per game is set in the number-of-opens counter, and each time of opening (0.5 [s], 2 .0 [s] or 6.0 [s]).
Then, the opening of the start port opening / closing member 52a is started, the opening time related to the first opening is set in the opening time timer, and the measurement of the opening time by the opening time timer is started.

Next, the per-game game process in step S41 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the game process per common figure.
When the normal game processing is executed in step S41, the process first proceeds to step S210 as shown in FIG.
In step S210, it is determined whether or not a gaming state is occurring per common figure. If it is determined that a gaming state is occurring per common figure (Yes), the process proceeds to step S211 and 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 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S211, it is determined whether or not the start port opening / closing member 42a is being opened. If it is determined that the start port opening / closing member 52a is being opened (Yes), the process proceeds to step S212, where the start port opening / closing member 42a is opened. If it is determined that the member 52a is not open (closed) (No), the process proceeds to step S216.
In step S212, it is determined whether or not the opening of the start port opening / closing member 52a is to be ended. If it is determined that the opening of the start port opening / closing member 52a is to be ended (Yes), the process proceeds to step S213, and the start port opening / closing member is determined. When it is determined that the opening of 52a is not finished (No), the series of processes is finished and the process returns to the original process.
Here, when the opening time set in the opening time timer has elapsed, it is determined that the opening of the start port opening / closing member 52a is finished.

In step S213, a start port closing process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S214. In the start port closing process, the start port opening / closing member 52a is closed and the measured value of the open / close time timer is reset. In addition, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the release count counter is newly set in the release count counter.
In step S214, it is determined whether or not the final opening has been completed. If it is determined that the final opening has been completed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S215, and the final opening has not been completed. (No), the process proceeds to step S218.
Here, when the value set in the number-of-releases counter is “1” or more, it is determined that the final number of times-of-opening has not ended, and the value set in the number-of-releases counter is “0”. If there is, it is determined that the final opening has been completed.
In step S215, 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 normal game per game state flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is canceled.
In step S216, it is determined whether or not the interval time set in the interval timer has elapsed. If it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S217, and the interval time has not elapsed. If it is determined (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S217, a start port opening process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the starting port opening process, the opening of the starting port opening / closing member 52a is started, the opening time related to the opening is set in the opening time timer, and the measurement of the opening time by the opening time timer is started.
In step S218, an interval time setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the interval time setting process, a predetermined interval time (0.5 [s] in the present embodiment) is set in the interval timer, and measurement of the interval time by the interval timer is started.

Next, the customer waiting setting process in step S43 will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the customer waiting setting process.
When the customer waiting setting process is executed in step S43, the process first proceeds to step S220 as shown in FIG.
In step S220, it is determined whether or not a customer waiting request flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. If it is determined that the customer waiting request flag is set (Yes), the process proceeds to step S221. If it is determined that the wait request flag is not set (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S221, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol game is in a change waiting state. If it is determined that the normal symbol game is in a change waiting state (Yes), the process proceeds to step S222 and it is determined that the normal symbol game is not in a change waiting state ( In No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, the state of waiting for change means that there is no ordinary symbol game held (the number of ordinary symbols held is “0”), and no ordinary symbol game is being executed (the notification display of the ordinary symbol is displayed). It is a state that is not performed and a gaming state is not generated per usual figure).
In step S222, a customer waiting request flag canceling process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S223. In the customer waiting request flag release processing, the customer waiting request flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 is released.
In step S223, a customer waiting designation command setting process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the customer waiting designation command setting process, the customer waiting designation command is stored in the port output request buffer. Thereby, in the control command transmission process of step S13, the customer waiting designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
In the present embodiment, a customer wait request designation command (“customer wait 1 designation” or “customer wait 2 designation”) for designating the type of game (special symbol game or normal symbol game) that has been finished last, Sent to 300.

(Processing executed by the production control device)
Next, an effect control process executed by the CPU of the effect control device 300 based on a program (software) stored in the ROM will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing effect control processing executed by the effect control device.
When the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the CPU of the effect control device 300 repeatedly executes the main loop process after executing the initialization process as the main routine. In addition, during execution of the main loop, 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, first, the process proceeds to step S300.
In step S300, command reception processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S301. 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.
In the command reception process, whether or not an operation signal is input from each of the first operation detection switch 24 and the second operation detection switch 25 is checked, and if an operation signal is input, Information indicating reception is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.
In step S301, an effect flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S302. In the effect flag setting process, it is determined whether or not a state designation command has been received. If it is determined that a state designation command has been received, various effect flags are set.
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 S302, a special figure notification effect management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S303. The special figure notification effect management process will be described later.
In step S303, a general notice notification management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S304. The general notice notification management process will be described later.
In step S304, a customer waiting effect management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S305. The customer waiting effect management process will be described later.
In step S305, 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 special figure notification effect management process in step S302 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing special figure notification effect management processing.
When the special figure notification effect management process is executed in step S302, the process first proceeds to step S310 as shown in FIG.
In step S310, 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 S311 and the predetermined control command has not been received. (No), the process proceeds to step S317. Here, the predetermined control command refers to a special symbol type designation command, a special diagram first variation pattern designation command, and a special diagram second variation pattern designation command.
Whether or not the predetermined control command has been received depends on whether or not the special symbol type designation command, the special diagram first variation pattern designation command, and the special diagram second variation pattern designation command are stored in the command buffer area of the RAM. Judgment based on.

In step S311, it is determined whether the customer waiting effect is being executed. If it is determined that the customer waiting effect is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S312 and the customer waiting effect is not being executed. (No), it transfers to step S313.
Here, whether or not the customer waiting effect is being executed is determined based on whether or not the customer waiting effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300.
In step S312, a customer waiting effect end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S313. In the customer waiting effect end process, the waiting customer being executed is ended, and the customer waiting effect flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300 is canceled. Thereby, the display of the customer waiting effect image w (not shown) in the display area 21 of the image display device 20 is ended.
In step S313, it is determined whether or not the game stop time is being measured. If it is determined that the game stop time is being measured (Yes), the process proceeds to step S314, and the game stop time is not being measured. (No), it transfers to step S315.
Here, whether or not the game stop time is being measured is determined based on whether or not the game stop time timer is operating.
In step S314, a game stop time measurement end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S315. In the game stop time measurement end processing, the game stop time measurement by the game stop time timer is ended, and the measurement value of the game stop time timer is reset.

In step S315, a special figure variation content setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S316. In the special figure variation content setting process, the production data relating to the variation display of the special figure presentation symbols z1, z2 is set.
Specifically, in the special figure variation content setting process, an effect program corresponding to the content of the first variation pattern designated by the special figure first variation pattern designation command is read. Then, the effect data (image data, lamp control data, sound control data, etc.) related to the first variation pattern is read according to the read effect program.
Further, the effect program corresponding to the content of the second variation pattern designated by the special figure second variation pattern designation command is read out. Then, the effect data (image data, lamp control data, sound control data, etc.) related to the second variation pattern is read according to the read effect program.
Then, the effect data related to the change display (notification display) of the special drawing effect symbols z1 and z2 in which the effect data related to the first change pattern and the effect data related to the second change pattern are combined (hereinafter referred to as “special view change effect data”). And the edited special figure variation effect data is set as effect data to be executed.
In addition, the stop symbol specified by the special symbol type designation command (“missing symbol”, “ordinary jackpot symbol”, “probability big hit symbol”, “bonus 1 symbol”, “bonus 2 symbol” or “bonus 3 symbol”) Based on this, the image data relating to the stop display of the special figure effect symbols z1 and z2 is determined, and the determined image data (hereinafter referred to as “special figure stop image data”) is set as image data to be displayed.

In step S316, a special figure variation display start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S317. In the special figure fluctuation display start process, an effect based on the special figure fluctuation effect data set in step S315 is started. As a result, in the special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 of the image display device 20, the variation display of the special symbol effect symbol z1 is started, and in the special symbol effect symbol display area a4 of the symbol display device 23, the special symbol effect symbol display area a4. The variable display of the symbol z2 is started.
In step S317, it is determined whether or not a special figure stop designation command has been received. If it is determined that a special figure stop designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S318 to receive a special figure stop designation command. If it is determined that the process has not been performed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Whether or not a special figure stop designation command is received is determined based on whether or not the special figure stop designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S318, a special figure stop display start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the special figure stop display start process, the fluctuation display of the special figure effect symbols z1 and z2 is terminated in the special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 of the image display device 20 and the special figure effect symbol display area a4 of the symbol display device 23. Then, stop display (notification display) of the special figure effect symbols z1 and z2 based on the special figure stop image data set in step S315 is started. Here, the stop display of the special symbol effect symbols z1 and z2 is continuously performed for a predetermined time (corresponding to the stop display time of the special symbol on the display devices 61 and 62).

Next, the general diagram notification effect management process in step S303 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the ordinary notification effect management process.
When the ordinary notification effect management process is executed in step S303, the process first proceeds to step S320 as shown in FIG.
In step S320, 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 S321 and the predetermined control command has not been received. (No), the process proceeds to step S327. Here, the predetermined control command means a general symbol type designation command and a common symbol variation pattern designation command.
Whether or not a predetermined control command has been received is determined based on whether or not the common symbol type designation command and the common symbol variation pattern designation command are stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.

In step S321, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting effect is being executed. If it is determined that the customer waiting effect is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S322, and the customer waiting effect is not being executed. (No), the process proceeds to step S323.
Here, whether or not the customer waiting effect is being executed is determined based on whether or not the customer waiting effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300.
In step S322, a customer waiting effect end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S323. In the customer waiting effect end process, the waiting customer being executed is ended, and the customer waiting effect flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300 is canceled. Thereby, the display of the customer waiting effect image w in the display area 21 of the image display device 20 is ended.
In step S323, it is determined whether or not the game stop time is being measured. If it is determined that the game stop time is being measured (Yes), the process proceeds to step S324 and the game stop time is not being measured. (No), the process proceeds to step S325.
Here, whether or not the game stop time is being measured is determined based on whether or not the game stop time timer is operating.
In step S324, a game stop time measurement end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S325. In the game stop time measurement end processing, the game stop time measurement by the game stop time timer is ended, and the measurement value of the game stop time timer is reset.

In step S325, a general fluctuation content setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S326. In the usual figure variation content setting process, the effect data relating to the variation display of the ordinary figure effect symbol x1 is set.
Specifically, in the general map variation content setting process, an effect program corresponding to the content of the general diagram variation pattern designated by the general diagram variation pattern designation command is read. Then, according to the read effect program, the effect data (image data, lamp control data, sound control data, etc.) related to the normal map variation pattern is read, and the read effect data (hereinafter referred to as “normal map change effect data”). Is set as production data to execute.
Furthermore, based on the stop symbol specified by the normal symbol type designation command (“missing symbol”, “one symbol per universal symbol” or “two symbols per universal symbol”), an image relating to the stop display of the general symbol effect symbol x1 The data is determined, and the determined image data (hereinafter referred to as “usual stop image data”) is set as image data to be displayed.

In step S326, a map change display start process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S327. In the normal map change display start process, an effect based on the normal map change effect data set in step S325 is started. As a result, the variable display of the general drawing design symbol x1 is started in the general design design symbol display areas b1 and b2 of the image display device 20.
In step S327, it is determined whether or not a general-purpose stop designation command has been received. If it is determined that a general-purpose stop designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S328, and a general-purpose stop designation command is received. If it is determined that the process has not been performed (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Whether or not a universal stop designation command has been received is determined based on whether or not the universal figure stop designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S328, a general map stop display start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the general map stop display start process, the variable display of the general plot effect symbol x1 is terminated in the general symbol effect symbol display areas b1 and b2 of the image display device 20, and the general map stop image data based on the normal map stop image data set in step S325 is displayed. Stop display (notification display) of the graphic effect symbol x1 is started. Here, the stop display of the general symbol effect symbol x1 is continuously performed for a predetermined time (corresponding to the stop display time of the normal symbol in the general symbol display device 60).

Next, the customer waiting effect management process in step S304 will be described.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the customer waiting effect management process.
When the customer waiting effect management process is executed in step S304, the process first proceeds to step S330 as shown in FIG.
In step S330, it is determined whether or not a customer waiting designation command has been received. If it is determined that a customer waiting designation command has been received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S331, and no customer waiting designation command has been received. (No), the process proceeds to step S332.
Here, whether or not the customer waiting designation command is received is determined based on whether or not the customer waiting designation command is stored in the command buffer area of the RAM.
In step S331, game stop time measurement start processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S332. In the game stop time measurement start process, game stop time measurement is started.
Here, the game stop time refers to the duration of the game stop state. In the present embodiment, measurement of the game stop time is started in response to the start of the game stop state. When the game stop time reaches a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as “predetermined stop time”), the customer waiting effect is started.
Specifically, in the game stop time measurement start process, a predetermined stop time is set in the game stop time timer, and measurement of the game stop time by the game stop time timer is started. At this time, when the customer waiting designation command designates “customer waiting 2” (when the type of the game ended last is a normal symbol game), the first stop time (this implementation) In the form, 30.0 [s]) is set. On the other hand, when the customer waiting designation command designates “customer waiting 1” (when the type of the game ended last is a special symbol game), the second stop time (this embodiment) Then, 60.0 [s] is set.

In step S332, it is determined whether or not the game stop time is being measured. If it is determined that the game stop time is being measured (Yes), the process proceeds to step S333 and the game stop time is not being measured. If it is determined (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
Here, whether or not the game stop time is being measured is determined based on whether or not the game stop time timer is operating.
In step S333, it is determined whether or not the game stop time measured by the game stop time timer has reached the predetermined stop time. If it is determined that the game stop time has reached the predetermined stop time (Yes), When the process proceeds to S334 and it is determined that the game stop time has not reached the predetermined stop time (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.
In step S334, a customer waiting effect start process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the customer waiting effect start processing, the customer waiting effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the effect control device 300, and the customer waiting effect is started. Also, the game stop time measurement by the game stop time timer is ended, and the measurement value of the game stop time timer is reset.
Here, the customer waiting effect is an effect that is executed while the game is stopped, and is an effect that arouses (advertises) the interest of the visitor to the game store. In particular, in the customer waiting effect, an image of a character or the like (so-called “demo image”) that is the theme of the effect relating to the gaming machine 1 is displayed in the display area 21 of the image display device 20, so The advertising effect on is improved.
In this embodiment, the display of the customer waiting effect image w (not shown) in the display area 21 of the image display device 20 is included as the customer waiting effect. The customer waiting effect image w is an effect image by a predetermined character, and is displayed in substantially the entire display area 21.
Then, in the customer waiting effect start process, an effect waiting effect production program (hereinafter referred to as “customer waiting effect program”) is read, and an effect based on the read customer waiting effect program is started. Thereby, the display of the customer waiting effect image w is started in the display area 21 of the image display device 20. In addition, during the execution of the customer waiting effect, the effect based on the customer waiting effect program is repeatedly executed.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a special-effects effect symbol notification display and a general-purpose effect symbol notification display performed in the display area of the image display device.
In the pachinko machine 1, when the start gate 41 is passed by the game ball, the normal symbol lottery is executed, and after the normal symbol variation display is performed on the display device 60, the normal symbol lottery is performed according to the result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol stop display according to the mode is performed.
Further, as shown in FIG. 22, in synchronization with the normal symbol notification display (variation display and stop display), the variable representation of the general symbol effect symbol x1 is displayed in the general symbol effect symbol display areas b1 and b2 of the image display device 20. Is performed, the stop display of the ordinary drawing effect design x1 is performed. In particular, when “chance change pattern” is selected as the normal pattern change pattern, “chance effect” in which an effect image by a predetermined character is displayed in the display area 21 of the image display device 20 is executed. It is suggested that “2 wins” is won.
When the normal symbol lottery is won, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and then a gaming state per normal drawing is generated. In the normal game state, the start port opening / closing member 52a is displaced from the closed state to the open state, so that a game ball can enter the second start port 52. At this time, when “1 per common map” is won, the number of times the start opening / closing member 52a is opened in the gaming state per general map is 1 [times] or 3 [times], depending on the execution status of the time reduction control. The opening time of the start port opening / closing member 52a at each time is set to 0.5 [s] or 2.0 [s]. On the other hand, when “2 per game” is won, the number of times the opening of the start opening / closing member 52a in the gaming state per game is set to 1 [times] regardless of the execution status of the time reduction control. The opening time of the mouth opening / closing member 52a is set to 6.0 [s].

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, when there is a game ball entering the starting port (the first starting port 51 or the second starting port 52), a special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is performed. After the execution and the display of the special symbol is started on the display devices 61 and 62, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the result of the special symbol lottery.
Further, as shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 of the image display device 20 and the symbol display device 23 in synchronization with the special symbol notification display (variation display and stop display), the special symbol effect is displayed. After the variable display of the symbols z1 and z2, the special symbol effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped and displayed.
When the special symbol lottery is won, after the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot gaming state is generated. In the jackpot game state, a round game is executed in which the big prize opening / closing member (the first big prize opening / closing member 53a or the second big prize opening / closing member 54a) is displaced from the closed state to the open state, and the big prize opening ( It is possible to enter a game ball into the first grand prize opening 53 or the second big prize opening 54). Here, in the case of winning the “big hit 1” or “big hit 2”, it is possible to enter a game ball into the second big winning opening 54, and “big hit 3”, “big hit 4” or “big hit 5” In the case of winning, a game ball can be entered into the first grand prize opening 53.

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, when a game stop state occurs, a customer waiting designation command is transmitted from the main control device 200 to the effect control device 300.
Specifically, when the special control lottery is lost, main controller 200 determines whether or not the special figure hold number is “0” at the end of the special symbol notification display, and holds the special figure hold. When the number is “0”, the customer waiting request flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. On the other hand, if the special symbol lottery is won, at the end of the jackpot gaming state, it is determined whether or not the special figure hold number is “0”. A request flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
Further, when the customer waiting request flag is set in a predetermined area of RAM 230, main controller 200 determines whether or not the normal symbol game is waiting for change, and the normal symbol game is waiting for change. If so, a customer waiting designation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300. At this time, when the game stop state is started by the end of the special symbol game, a customer wait specifying command for specifying “customer waiting 1” is transmitted, and the game stop state is started by the end of the normal symbol game Transmits a customer waiting designation command for designating “customer waiting 2”.

Then, the production control device 300 starts measuring the game stop time in response to the reception of the customer wait designation command, and starts the customer wait production when the game stop time reaches the predetermined stop time. At this time, if the received customer waiting designation command specifies “waiting for customer 1”, the second stop time (60.0 [s] in this embodiment) is set as the predetermined stop time, and the received customer When the wait designation command designates “customer waiting 2”, the first stop time (30.0 [s] in the present embodiment) is set as the predetermined stop time.
On the other hand, the production control device 300 controls the start of a special symbol game before the game stop time reaches a predetermined stop time (in this embodiment, a special symbol type designation command, a special symbol first variation pattern designation). Command or special figure second variation pattern designation command) or a control command that designates the start of a normal symbol game (in this embodiment, a common symbol type designation command or a common figure variation pattern designation command) Stop (reset) stop time measurement.
On the other hand, when the effect control device 300 receives a control command for designating the start of a special symbol game or a control command for designating the start of a normal symbol game during execution of the customer waiting effect, the effect control device 300 ends the customer waiting effect. .

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, after the special symbol game or the normal symbol game is ended, when the predetermined stop time elapses without the special symbol game and the normal symbol game being started, the customer waiting effect is started. The started customer waiting effect is ended when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. In particular, the predetermined end condition includes the start of a special symbol game and the start of a special symbol game.
As a result, since the start of the normal symbol game is included in the predetermined end condition, when the normal symbol game is started during the execution of the customer waiting effect, the normal game is started after the customer waiting effect being executed is ended. Notification display for notifying the result of the symbol lottery is started. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the notification display (particularly, the chance effect) that informs the result of the normal symbol lottery from being interrupted by the customer waiting effect, and to suppress the decrease in the effect related to the normal symbol game.
In addition, since the end of the normal symbol game is included in the opportunity to start the measurement of the predetermined stop time related to the start condition of the customer waiting effect, when the customer waiting effect is ended based on the start of the normal symbol game, When the special symbol game or the normal symbol game is not started after the normal symbol game is ended, the customer waiting effect is started again as the predetermined stop time elapses. Therefore, when the customer waiting effect is ended based on the start of the normal symbol game, the customer waiting effect can be started at an appropriate time thereafter.
For example, in a conventional gaming machine, when a special game is not started when a game is performed by a player (the game ball does not enter the entrance that triggers the start of the special symbol lottery) However, even though the player is playing the game, the customer waiting effect is started, which may give the player a sense of incongruity. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, when one of the normal symbol game and the special symbol game is started while the game is being performed by the player, the customer waiting effect is not started. Therefore, the possibility that the customer waiting effect is started in spite of the game being played by the player is reduced, and the possibility that the player feels uncomfortable can be reduced.
Further, when the predetermined operation by the accessory is executed as the customer waiting effect, the action amount of the accessory increases as the frequency of starting the customer waiting effect increases, and the amount of wear in the driving portion of the accessory Progresses. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, since the frequency at which the customer waiting effect is started is lower than in the conventional gaming machine, even when the predetermined operation by the accessory is executed as the customer waiting effect, It is possible to reduce wear in the driving portion of the accessory.

In the pachinko machine 1, the effect control device 300 sets the first stop time as the predetermined stop time when the normal symbol game is ended, and the predetermined stop time when the special symbol game is ended. As a result, when the special symbol game and the normal symbol game are not started after the normal symbol game is ended, the special symbol game and the special symbol game The customer waiting effect is started in a shorter game stop time compared to the case where the normal symbol game is not started. Therefore, when the customer waiting effect is ended based on the start of the normal symbol game, when the special symbol game and the normal symbol game are not started after the normal symbol game is ended, the customer waiting effect is started early. be able to.
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1, it is possible to appropriately execute the customer waiting effect while suppressing a decrease in the effect of the effect related to the normal symbol game.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in the said embodiment, a various change is possible.
For example, in the above embodiment, the effect control device 300 receives a control command that specifies the start of a special symbol game or a control command that specifies the start of a normal symbol game before the game stop time reaches a predetermined stop time. The game stop time measurement ends. However, the control command for designating the start of the normal symbol game may be configured to end the measurement of the game stop time when a predetermined control command is received. For example, when a general pattern variation pattern designation command designating “normal variation pattern” is received, a control command for designating the start of a special symbol game or “chance variation pattern” is not finished without measuring the game stop time. When the specified normal pattern change pattern designation command is received, the game stop time measurement may be terminated.
In the above embodiment, the effect control device 300 receives the control command for designating the start of the special symbol game or the control command for designating the start of the normal symbol game during the execution of the customer waiting effect. The waiting production ends. However, the control command for designating the start of the normal symbol game may be configured to end the customer waiting effect when a predetermined control command is received. For example, if you receive a regular pattern variation pattern designation command that specifies "normal variation pattern" (a typical variation pattern designation command that designates a general variation pattern that does not have a production) If a control command that specifies the start of a symbol game or a general pattern change pattern specification command that specifies a “chance change pattern” (a general pattern change pattern specification command that specifies a normal pattern change pattern with an effect) is received, It may be configured to end the waiting effect.
In the above embodiment, the predetermined waiting condition for the customer waiting effect includes detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 5b, detection of the rotation operation of the rotary selector 5c, detection of the launch of the game ball based on the operation of the firing handle 6, and the like. May be included.
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 23 Graphic display apparatus 30 Game area 41 Start gate 51 First start opening 52 Second start opening 52a Start opening opening / closing member 53 First big prize opening 53a First big prize opening Opening / closing member 54 Second big prize opening 54a Second big prize opening / closing member 61 Special figure 1 display device 62 Special figure 2 display device 63 Status display device 64 Start opening solenoid 65 First big prize opening solenoid 66 Second big prize opening solenoid DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 Special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 102 Special figure 2 Start ball detection sensor 103 1st big winning ball detection sensor 104 Common figure starting ball detection sensor 105 2nd big winning ball detection sensor 200 Main controller 300 Production control device 400 Dispensing control Device 440 game ball dispensing device

Claims (1)

First detection means for detecting a game ball passing through a predetermined area;
Second detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first entrance,
Third detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the second entrance,
First opening / closing means capable of being displaced between a first state in which entry of a game ball into the first entrance is difficult and a second state in which entry of the game ball is facilitated;
Second opening / closing means capable of being displaced between a first state in which entry of a game ball into the second entrance is difficult and a second state in which entry of the game ball is facilitated;
In response to detection of a game ball by the first detection means, the first opening / closing means determines whether or not to cause a first entrance opening game state in which the first opening / closing means is displaced from the first state to the second state. A first lottery means for performing a lottery;
A first game including a first notification display for notifying a result of the first lottery when the first lottery is executed, and a first entrance opening game state when the first lottery is won. First game control means for executing
In response to detection of the game ball by the second detection means, the second opening / closing means determines whether or not to cause a second entrance opening game state in which the second opening / closing means is displaced from the first state to the second state. A second lottery means for executing a lottery;
A second game including a second notification display for notifying a result of the second lottery when the second lottery is executed and a second entrance opening game state when the second lottery is won. Second game control means for executing
Prize ball payout control means for paying out a prize ball in response to detection of a game ball by the third detection means;
A notification effect control means for executing a predetermined effect when the first mode is selected as the first notification display mode, and not executing the predetermined effect when the second mode is selected as the first notification display mode; ,
A gaming machine comprising customer waiting effect control means for executing a customer waiting effect,
The customer waiting effect control means is:
A customer waiting effect starting means for starting a customer waiting effect when the first game or the second game is not started before the predetermined time elapses after the first game or the second game is ended;
When the second game is started during the execution of the customer waiting effect, the customer waiting effect end means for ending the customer waiting effect,
The customer waiting effect ending means ends the customer waiting effect when the first notification display of the first mode is started during the execution of the customer waiting effect, and the second mode of the second mode during the execution of the customer waiting effect. 1 A gaming machine characterized in that when the notification display is started, the customer waiting effect is not terminated.

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