JP6299105B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, a determination based on the ball entrance of game ball into the ball entrance means, the determination result fluctuation effect and effect equivalent or corresponding to the like, pachinko machines, and the like are known to be displayed on the display unit. Some pachinko machine or the like of this kind, by the player operates the operation means the player to the gaming machine is provided with operable operating means (switch), the gaming machine is to change the effect or the like Proposed.

JP 2010-075741 A

In pachinko machines, etc. of this type, the player has a problem that there may possibly be successful viewed effect like that appear on the display means.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to suppress the player from overlooking the effects displayed on the display means .

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 includes a determination means for executing determination, a first display means capable of displaying identification information for indicating a determination result of the determination means, and a first display thereof. Dynamic display mode determining means for determining a dynamic display mode of identification information displayed on the means, a rotating body configured to be rotatable, and the dynamic display mode when the rotating body is rotated. First display control means for variably displaying, second display means capable of displaying a display mode on the inner surface of the rotating body, and display mode related to contents displayed on the first display unit on the second display unit Second display control means for displaying the information, and the second display control means can change the display mode to a mode related to the rotation in response to the rotation of the rotating body. It is configured to be possible.

A gaming machine according to a second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the first display means comprises a liquid crystal display.

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the determination means for executing the determination, the first display means capable of displaying the identification information for indicating the determination result of the determination means, and the first display means are displayed. Dynamic display mode determination means for determining a dynamic display mode of identification information, a rotating body configured to be rotatable, and when the rotating body is rotated, the dynamic display mode is variably displayed. A first display control unit; a second display unit capable of displaying a display mode on an inner surface of the rotating body; and a second display unit configured to display the display mode related to the content displayed on the first display unit. Display control means, and the second display control means is configured to change the display mode to a mode related to the rotation in response to the rotation of the rotating body. It is what.

Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress the player from overlooking the effects displayed on the display means.

According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine of the first aspect, the following effect can be obtained. That is, the first display means is composed of a liquid crystal display.

Therefore, there is an effect that various display modes can be displayed.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. (A) is the figure which showed typically the area division setting and effective line setting of the display screen, (b) is the figure which illustrated the actual display screen. (A)-(b) is the figure which showed an example of the display aspect of SW effect displayed on a 3rd symbol display apparatus. (A)-(b) is the figure which showed an example of the display aspect of SW effect displayed on the 3rd symbol display apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of various counters. (A) is the figure which showed typically the content of ROM of MPU of the main control unit, (b) shows the correspondence relation between the first hit type counter C2 and the big hit type in the special symbol. (B) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the first per-random number counter C1 and the hits in the special symbol, and (d) is the second per-random number counter C4 and normal It is the schematic diagram which showed typically the correspondence with the winning in a symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the special symbol change start process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the through gate passage process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the NMI interruption process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the starting process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the command determination process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the fluctuation | variation display setting process performed by MPU in an audio | voice lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the frame button input monitoring and production | presentation process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the lottery probability setting process performed by MPU in an audio | voice lamp control apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine in 2nd Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the frame button input monitoring and effect process 2 performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the lottery probability setting process 2 performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the lottery probability setting process 3 performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in the modification of 2nd Embodiment. (A)-(b) is the figure which showed an example of the display aspect of SW effect displayed on the 3rd symbol display apparatus in 3rd Embodiment. (A) is the figure which showed typically the content of ROM of MPU of the main control apparatus in 3rd Embodiment, (b) is the content of RAM of MPU of the main control apparatus in 3rd Embodiment typically. (C) is the figure which showed typically the content of the display lottery table in 3rd Embodiment. (A) is the figure which showed typically the content of the comment selection table in 3rd Embodiment, (b) is the figure which showed typically the content of the indicator setting data in 3rd Embodiment. (A)-(b) is the figure which showed typically the content of the fluctuation pattern selection table in 3rd Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the command determination process 2 performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 3rd Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the fluctuation pattern selection process performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 3rd Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the frame button input monitoring and production | presentation process 3 performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 3rd Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the mission setting process performed by MPU in the audio lamp control apparatus in 3rd Embodiment. (A) is the figure which showed an example of the opening display aspect displayed on a 3rd symbol display apparatus in the jackpot game in 4th Embodiment, (b) is the 3rd symbol in the jackpot game in 4th Embodiment. It is the figure which showed an example of the round display mode displayed on a display apparatus. (A) is the figure which showed typically the content of ROM of MPU of the main controller in 4th Embodiment, (b) is the content of the opening display mode selection table in 4th Embodiment typically. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot control process performed by MPU in the main controller in 4th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the command determination process 3 performed by MPU in the audio lamp control apparatus in 4th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the opening process performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 4th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the frame button input monitoring and effect process 4 performed by MPU in the audio lamp control apparatus in 4th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the customer waiting effect process performed by MPU in the audio lamp control apparatus in 4th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the process during demonstration screen display performed by MPU in the audio lamp control apparatus in 4th Embodiment. (A) is a timing chart which shows the transition of the background mode in 5th Embodiment, (b) is a timing chart which shows the transition of the background mode in the modification of 5th Embodiment. (A) is the figure which showed typically the content of ROM of MPU of the main control apparatus in 5th Embodiment, (b) is the content of RAM of MPU of the main control apparatus in 5th Embodiment typically. (C) is the figure which showed typically the content of the background change lottery table in 5th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the command determination process 4 performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 5th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the frame button input monitoring and effect process 5 performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 5th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the background change process performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 5th Embodiment. It is the figure which showed the timing chart in case SW effect in 6th Embodiment is performed. (A)-(b) is the figure which showed the display mode of SW production | presentation displayed with the 3rd symbol display apparatus in 6th Embodiment. (A)-(b) is the figure which showed the display mode of SW production | presentation displayed with the 3rd symbol display apparatus in 6th Embodiment. (A)-(b) is the figure which showed the display mode of SW production | presentation displayed with the 3rd symbol display apparatus in 6th Embodiment. (A) is the figure which showed typically the content of ROM of MPU of the main control apparatus in 6th Embodiment, (b) is the content of RAM of MPU of the main control apparatus in 6th Embodiment typically. (C) is the figure which showed typically the content of the maximum value selection table in 5th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the command determination process 5 performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 6th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the winning command reception processing which is executed by MPU inside the sound lamp control device in 6th execution form. It is the flowchart which showed the frame button input monitoring and effect process 6 performed by MPU in the audio lamp control apparatus in 6th Embodiment. (A)-(b) is the figure which showed the display aspect of SW production | presentation displayed with the 3rd symbol display apparatus in 7th Embodiment. (A)-(b) is the figure which showed the display aspect of SW production | presentation displayed with the 3rd symbol display apparatus in 7th Embodiment. (A) is the figure which showed typically the content of ROM of MPU of the main controller in 7th Embodiment, (b) showed the content of the comment selection table in 7th Embodiment typically. FIG. It is the flowchart which showed the command determination process 6 performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 7th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the frame button input monitoring and effect process 7 performed by MPU in the audio lamp control apparatus in 7th Embodiment. (A)-(c) is the figure which showed the display aspect of SW production | presentation displayed with the 3rd symbol display apparatus in 8th Embodiment. (A)-(b) is the figure which showed the display aspect of SW production displayed on the 3rd symbol display apparatus in 8th Embodiment, (c) is prohibition setting of SW production in 8th Embodiment. It is a timing chart in the case of doing. It is the figure which showed typically the content of RAM of MPU of the main controller in 8th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the command determination process 7 performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 8th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the opening process performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 8th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the round process performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 8th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the frame button input monitoring and production | presentation process 8 performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 8th Embodiment. (A) is the figure which showed an example of the opening display mode of the jackpot game displayed on the 3rd symbol display apparatus in the modification of 8th Embodiment, (b) has SW effect in 8th Embodiment (C) is a timing chart when there is no SW in the eighth embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 9th embodiment. It is a 4th view of the rotary body switch in 9th Embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view of the rotary body switch in 9th Embodiment. It is sectional drawing of the rotary body switch in 9th Embodiment. (A) is an example of the display mode displayed by the 3rd symbol display device in 9th embodiment, (b) is an example of the display mode displayed on the rotary body switch in 9th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko machine in 9th Embodiment. (A) is the figure which showed typically the content of ROM of the audio lamp control apparatus in 9th Embodiment, (b) is typical about the content of ROM of the audio lamp control apparatus in 9th Embodiment. FIG. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 9th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the command determination process 8 performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 9th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the sphere display scenario setting process performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 9th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the spherical body display process performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 9th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the frame button input monitoring and effect process 7 performed by MPU in the audio lamp control apparatus in 9th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the rotation operation determination process performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 9th Embodiment. It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 10th embodiment. It is an enlarged view of the liquid crystal type switch in a 10th embodiment. (A) is sectional drawing before the liquid crystal type switch in 10th Embodiment is pressed down, (b) is sectional drawing when the liquid crystal type switch in 10th Embodiment is pressed down. (A)-(b) is an example of the display mode displayed on the touchscreen in 10th Embodiment. (A)-(b) is an example of the display mode displayed on the touchscreen in 10th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko machine in 10th Embodiment. (A) is the figure which showed typically the content of ROM of the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 10th Embodiment, (b) is typical about the content of ROM of the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 10th Embodiment. FIG. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 10th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the command determination process 9 performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 10th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed SW liquid crystal display setting processing performed by MPU in the audio lamp control apparatus in 10th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed SW liquid crystal display processing performed by MPU in the audio lamp control apparatus in 10th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the frame button input monitoring and effect process 8 performed by MPU in the audio | voice lamp control apparatus in 10th Embodiment.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

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

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64, and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is performed when the ball flows down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 6) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a shot that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

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

  The front frame 14 is assembled with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, and the like, and a window part 14c that is formed in an approximately elliptical shape is provided at a substantially central part thereof. A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be seen on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16.

  On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 that stores balls is formed in a substantially box shape that protrudes forward and the upper surface is opened, and prize balls and rental balls are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward to the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the sphere thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launch unit 112a by the inclination. A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. This frame button 22 is used by the player when, for example, changing the stage of the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, or changing the effect of Super Reach. Operated.

  On the other hand, the 3rd symbol display device 81 is configured to display a selection screen for a super reach effect mode during normal reach when the normal reach effect is started and the normal reach is developed to the super reach. When the frame button 22 is operated by the player while the selection screen is displayed, the contents of the effect at the time of super reach are changed.

  The front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light-emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing or controlling the light-emitting mode by turning on or flashing according to the change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. On the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c, there are provided electric decoration portions 29 to 33 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs. In the pachinko machine 10, these lighting parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and the lighting parts 29 to 33 are turned on by lighting or blinking of the built-in LEDs at the time of jackpot or reach effects. Alternatively, it blinks to notify that the jackpot is being hit or that the reach is one step before the jackpot. Further, in the upper left part of the front frame 14 as viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), there is provided a display lamp 34 which has built-in light emitting means such as LEDs and can display the payout of a prize ball and when an error occurs.

  In addition, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back side so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, on the lower side of the right illumination part 32, and a sticking space K1 on the front side of the game board 13 (FIG. 2) is visible from the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plated member 36 made of ABS resin that is chrome-plated is attached to an area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to bring out more gorgeousness.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 includes a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of ball nails, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, The ball entrance 64, the variable winning device 65, the variable display device unit 80, and the like are assembled, and the peripheral edge thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12. The general winning port 63, the first winning port 64, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are arranged in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and the wood screw is provided from the front side of the game board 13. It is fixed by etc. Further, the front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c of the front frame 14 (see FIG. 1). The configuration of the game board 13 will be described below mainly with reference to FIG.

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

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball fired from the ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 6) to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball preventing member 68 is attached to the front end portion of the inner rail 61 (upper left portion in FIG. 2) to prevent the ball once guided to the upper portion of the game board 13 from returning to the ball guide path again. Is done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the sphere, and the ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 69 and gains momentum. Is bounced back to the center while being attenuated. A resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side between the lower right end of the inner rail 61 and the upper right end of the outer rail 62 is a base. The plate 60 is driven and fixed.

  In the pachinko machine 10, when a ball enters the first entrance 64, a special symbol (first design) is drawn, and when the ball passes the second entrance 67, a normal symbol (first 2 designs) will be drawn. In the special symbol lottery performed for the entrance to the first entrance 64, whether or not the special symbol is a big hit is determined, and if it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit, Is also determined. When a special symbol wins, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to a special game state, and the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds elapses or 10 balls are won). ) Is released, and the opening is repeated 5 times (5 rounds). As a result, a large amount of balls are awarded to the specific winning opening 65a, so that a larger amount of prize balls are paid out than usual. There are two types of special symbol jackpot types: “Big Jack A” and “Big Jack B”. After the special gaming state is over, the added value after the jackpot is over, according to these jackpot types Value (game value) is given to the player.

  In addition, when the special symbol (the first symbol) is drawn, after the special symbol variable display is started on the first symbol display device 37 and a predetermined time (for example, 11 seconds to 60 seconds) has elapsed, A special symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64 while the variable display is being performed on the first symbol display device 37, the number of times the ball is held is held up to four times, and the number of balls held is indicated by the first symbol display. It is shown by the device 37 and also in the third symbol display device 81. When the variable display is completed in the first symbol display device 37, if the number of reserved balls for the first entrance 64 remains, the next special symbol is drawn and the variable display corresponding to the lottery is performed. Is started. Note that a special winning opening 65a that is opened and closed when the pachinko machine 10 is shifted to the special gaming state is provided immediately below the first entrance 64. Therefore, during the special gaming state, the player hits a ball in an attempt to win the special winning opening 65a, so that many balls enter the first winning opening 64. Therefore, in most cases, while the pachinko machine 10 is in the special game state, the number of reserved balls for the first entrance 64 is maximum (four times).

  On the other hand, in the normal symbol lottery performed for the passage of the ball at the second entrance 67, whether or not the normal symbol is hit is determined. When hitting the normal symbol, the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is released for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds or 1 second), and the ball easily enters the first entrance 64. It becomes a state. That is, when a normal symbol is hit, it becomes easy for a ball to enter the first entrance 64, and as a result, a special symbol is easily drawn.

  In addition, when the normal symbol (the second symbol) is drawn, the normal symbol variation display is started on the second symbol display device 83, and after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds or 30 seconds) has elapsed, A normal symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed. When the ball passes through the second entrance 67 while the fluctuation display is being performed on the second symbol display device 83, the number of passages is held up to four times, and the number of balls held is the first symbol display device 37. And is also shown in the second symbol holding lamp 84. When the variable display is finished in the second symbol display device 83, if the number of reserved balls for the second entrance 67 remains, the next normal symbol lottery is performed and the variable display corresponding to the lottery is performed. Is started.

  As described above, there are two types of special jackpot types, “Big Jack A” and “Big Jack B”.

  When both “Big Jack A” and “Big Jack B” are reached, the number of rounds will be 16 special games (16R jackpot). The pachinko machine 10 shifts to a high probability state of the special symbol (during special symbol change) until the next special symbol hits the jackpot. Further, in the case of “big hit B”, the probability of hitting a normal symbol increases after the big hit ends until the special symbol lottery ends 100 times.

  Here, the “high probability state of the special symbol” means a state where the special symbol jackpot probability is increased, that is, a so-called special symbol probability state (during special symbol change), in other words, the special gaming state (16R jackpot) ) Is a game state that is easy to shift to. On the other hand, a case that is not a “high probability state of a special symbol” is called a “low probability state of a special symbol”, which has a lower probability of jackpot than the probability variation state of a special symbol, that is, the jackpot probability of a special symbol is normal. Indicates the state (normal state of special symbol). The “normal symbol time-short state” (ordinary symbol time-short state) means a game state in which the probability of hitting the normal symbol increases and the ball easily enters the first entrance 64. On the other hand, when it is not “normal symbol short-time state”, it is called “normal symbol normal state”, which indicates that the normal symbol hit probability is normal, that is, the hit probability is lower than during short-time. .

  Hereinafter, the period in which the pachinko machine 10 is in the high probability state of the special symbol after the special symbol jackpot ends is referred to as a special symbol probability variation state (probability variation period). Also, after the special symbol jackpot ends, the period when the pachinko machine 10 is in the short time state of the normal symbol, that is, after the jackpot B ends, until the special symbol lottery ends a predetermined number of times (100 times). This is usually referred to as a short time period of a symbol.

  As described above, in the special symbol jackpot in this embodiment, regardless of the type of jackpot, the number of rounds at the jackpot and the probability variation period of the special symbol are common, and depending on the type of jackpot, the “short time of normal symbols” The period of “state” is changed. On the other hand, the number of rounds may be changed according to the type of jackpot, or the number of rounds may be changed only for a part of the jackpot type. Also, for example, instead of changing the period when the “normal symbol time-short state” is changed according to the type of jackpot, the time for opening the electric accessory (not shown) associated with the first entrance 64 or once It is good also as what changes the frequency | count of opening an electrically-driven accessory in the hit of a normal symbol. Further, in this embodiment, after the jackpot ends, the “special symbol high probability state” and the “normal symbol short-time state”, but after the “special symbol high-probability state”, the “normal symbol short-time state” You may comprise so that it may become.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the jackpot type is “big hit B”, the short time state of the normal symbol is continued from the end of the “big hit B” until the special symbol lottery ends 100 times. The period may be arbitrarily determined.

  If the special symbol jackpot A is newly added while the “special symbol high probability state” continues, the “special symbol high probability state” is further changed after the jackpot of the new special symbol is completed. It continues until the symbol hits.

  A first pattern provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LEDs”) 37a and a 7-segment display 37b as light emitting means on the upper right portion (right upper portion in FIG. 2) of the game area when viewed from the front. A display device 37 is provided. The first symbol display device 37 displays information corresponding to each control performed by the main control device 110 described later, and mainly displays the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The plurality of LEDs 37a perform a variable display by indicating whether or not a special symbol lottery performed in accordance with a ball entering the first ball slot 64 (start winning prize) is being executed or not. As a stopped symbol after the end, a special symbol (first symbol) corresponding to the lottery result of the special symbol is indicated by a lighting state, or variation is not executed among the balls that have entered the first entrance 64. The number of reserved balls, which is the number of balls (reserved balls), is indicated by the lighting state.

  If a ball enters the first entrance 64 while the special symbol (the first symbol) is being displayed on the first symbol display device 37, the number of times that the ball has entered is suspended up to four times. The number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and also by the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the entrance to the first entrance 64 is configured to be suspended up to 4 times, but the maximum number of suspensions is not limited to 4 times, but 3 times or less. Alternatively, the number may be set to 5 times or more (for example, 8 times).

  The 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds that are a big hit and an error display. Note that the LEDs 37a are configured so that the emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of the respective LEDs are different, and depending on the combination of the emission colors, various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 (high probability states of special symbols) And normal symbols, etc.). In addition, the LED 37a not only indicates whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol is a big win as a stop symbol after the end of the fluctuation, but if it is a big hit, the big hit type (big hit A, big hit B, big hit C) A special symbol (first symbol) corresponding to is shown.

  The game area is provided with a plurality of general winning openings 63 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a third symbol display device 81 composed of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) and a second symbol display device 83 composed of LEDs. . The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a center frame 86 so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81.

  The third symbol display device 81 performs a decorative display according to the display of the first symbol display device 37. For example, when a ball enters the first entrance 64 (start winning prize), a special symbol (first symbol) is displayed on the first symbol display device 37 as a trigger. Further, in the third symbol display device 81, the variation display of the third symbol corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  The third symbol display device 81 is composed of a large liquid crystal display of 8 inch size, and the display contents are controlled by a display control device 114 described later, for example, three symbols of left, middle and right A column is displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are vertically scrolled for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the display of the gaming state accompanying the control of the main control device 110 is performed on the first symbol display device 37, whereas the third symbol display device 81 displays on the first symbol display device 37. Corresponding decorative display is performed. Instead of the display device, for example, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using a reel or the like.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 4, the display content of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 is demonstrated. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and FIG. 4 (a) is a diagram schematically showing area division setting and effective line setting of the display screen, FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating an actual display screen.

  The third symbol is composed of ten kinds of main symbols with numbers from “0” to “9”. Each main symbol is composed of numbers from “0” to “9” on the rear symbol consisting of a wooden box, of which the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) are A large number is added to almost the front of the wooden box. On the other hand, the main symbols with even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) have attached symbols that imitate characters such as furoshiki, helmet, etc., almost full front of the wooden box, An even number is small in green on the lower right side of the attached symbol and is added so as to be displayed on the front side of the attached symbol.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the lottery result of the special symbol performed by the main controller 110 (see FIG. 6) described later is a big hit, the variable display in which the same main symbols are aligned is performed. The jackpot is configured to occur after the change display is finished. On the other hand, when the lottery result of the special symbol is out of place, the variable display in which the same main symbols are not arranged is performed.

  For example, if the lottery result of the special symbol is “big hit B”, the variable display in which the main symbols to which the even numbers “0, 2, 4, 6, 8” are added is arranged. Further, if “big hit A”, a variable display is performed in which main symbols to which odd numbers “1, 3, 5, 7, 9” are added are arranged. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, combinations of predetermined main symbols indicating small hits (for example, the main symbol combinations “3” and “4” in order from the left symbol row Z1 on the effective line L1). “1”) is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (a), the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is roughly divided into two in the vertical direction, and the lower 2/3 is the main display area Dm for variably displaying the third symbol, and the others. The upper third is a sub display area Ds for displaying a notice effect, a character, the number of reserved balls, and the like.

  The main display area Dm is divided into three display areas Dm1 to Dm3 of left, middle, and right, and three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 are displayed in the three display areas Dm1 to Dm3, respectively. In each symbol row Z1 to Z3, the above-described third symbols are displayed in a prescribed order. That is, in each symbol row Z1 to Z3, main symbols are arranged in ascending order or descending order of numbers, and each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is scrolled from the top to the bottom with periodicity to perform variable display. In particular, the left symbol row Z1 is arranged so that the numbers of the main symbols appear in descending order, and the middle symbol row Z2 and the right symbol row Z3 are arranged so that the numbers of the main symbols appear in ascending order.

  In the main display area Dm, the third symbols are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three rows for each symbol row Z1 to Z3. The middle part of the main display area Dm is set as the active line L1, and in each game, the third symbol stops on the active line L1 in the order of the left symbol row Z1, the right symbol row Z3, and the middle symbol row Z2. Is displayed. If the combination of jackpot symbols (the same main symbol combination in this embodiment) is arranged on the effective line L1 when the third symbol is stopped, a jackpot moving image is displayed as a jackpot.

  On the other hand, the sub display area Ds is horizontally long above the main display area Dm, and is further equally divided into three small areas Ds1 to Ds3 in the left-right direction. Among these, the small area Ds1 is an area for displaying the number of reserved balls, which is the number of spheres that have not been changed (reserved spheres) among the balls that have entered the first entrance 64, and the small area Ds2 And Ds3 are areas for displaying the notice effect image.

  On the actual display screen, as shown in FIG. 4B, a total of nine main symbols of the third symbol are displayed in the main display area Dm. In the sub display area Ds, a moving image is displayed in the small area Ds3 on the right, and it is suggested to the player that the player is more likely to make a big hit than usual. In the central small area Ds2, a predetermined character (a boy with a bee in this embodiment) usually performs a predetermined action and sometimes performs a special action different from the predetermined action, or another character appears. The announcement effect is performed by putting out.

  On the other hand, when a ball enters the first entrance 64 while the variable display is performed on the 3rd symbol display device 81 (1st symbol display device 37), the number of entrances is up to 4 times. The number of balls held is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and also in the small area Ds1 of the sub display area Ds. In the small area Ds1, one reserved ball number symbol is displayed per one reserved ball number, and the number of reserved balls is displayed according to the display number of the reserved ball number symbol. That is, when one reserved ball number symbol is displayed in the small area Ds1, it indicates that the number of reserved balls is one ball, and when four reserved ball number symbols are displayed, the number of reserved balls is Indicates 4 balls. In addition, when the number of reserved balls is not displayed in the small area Ds1, the number of reserved balls is 0, that is, there is no reserved ball.

  In the present embodiment, the ball entering the first ball inlet 64 is configured to be held up to four times, but the maximum number of balls to be held is not limited to four times, but three times. You may set below or 5 times (for example, 8 times). Moreover, it replaces with the display of the number of reservation balls in small area Ds1, and the aspect which changes the number of reservation balls by a part in the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81, or the area divided into four by the number of reservation balls (For example, the color or lighting pattern) may be displayed. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the number of reserved balls may not be displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Furthermore, the variable display device unit 80 may be provided with four hold lamps indicating the number of held balls, corresponding to the maximum number of held balls, and the number of held balls may be displayed according to the number of held lamps that are lit.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, a display mode of SW (switch) effect performed in the third symbol display device 81 will be described. FIG. 5A is a diagram showing an example of the display form of the SW effect in the present embodiment. The SW effect is selected and displayed as a kind of notice display mode during the variation display of the variation pattern in which the main symbol for informing the lottery result of the special symbol is variably displayed. This SW effect is set so that when a special symbol variation pattern is selected, it is selected according to the type of the selected variation pattern and displayed on the third symbol display device 81 at a predetermined timing. The Specifically, the audio lamp control device 113 is selected and set by the process of S1404 of the command determination process (FIG. 21, S1311) executed by the MPU 221.

  When the SW effect is set, the frame button 22 is imitated on the third symbol display device 81 as shown in FIG. 5A while the variation pattern of the special symbol is variably displayed (dynamically displayed). A symbol is displayed, and a character “Let's hit continuously !!” is displayed to notify the player that the frame button 22 is pressed. Then, an indicator is displayed in the center of the third symbol display device 81. Based on the number of times the player presses the frame button 22, the indicator memory is lit up and rises, which is the maximum scale. If the indicator rises (lights up) to the scale marked “win” (see FIG. 5B), it indicates to the player that the changing special symbol will be a big hit (notices). In this case, the main symbol is reduced and displayed in a variable manner on the upper right of the third symbol display device 81 with only the symbol number.

  The SW effect is determined in advance within the variation time of the variation pattern, and automatically changes to a display mode according to the variation pattern of the main symbol when the time has elapsed.

  In the main controller 110, when a ball enters the first entrance 64 (start winning prize), a special symbol lottery is performed using the ball as a trigger, and then a special symbol (first symbol) is displayed on the first symbol display device 37. Variation display of symbols is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the fluctuation pattern command and the stop type command are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113, and as a result, the third symbol display device 81 has the first symbol display device. In response to the 37 variation display, the 3rd symbol variation display is performed.

  The flow up to the jackpot will be explained. When the 3rd symbol variation display is performed on the 3rd symbol display device 81, first, the 3rd symbol's high-speed variation display is started, and then a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds to 60 seconds). When elapses, the display switches to the medium-speed fluctuation display of the third symbol, and further switches to the low-speed fluctuation display of the third symbol. Here, when the lottery result of the special symbol is a jackpot, the stop display in which the main symbols of the same number (the third symbol) are aligned is performed, the variation effect is ended, and then the jackpot effect is started. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special symbol is out of place, a stop display in which the main symbols of the same number (the third symbol) are not aligned is performed, the variation effect ends, and if there is a pending start prize, The next special symbol will be drawn and the next variation effect will be started.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the description will be continued. The second symbol display device 83 performs a variable display by indicating, by a lighting state, whether or not a normal symbol lottery performed as the ball passes through the second entrance 67, As a stop symbol after the end of the change, a normal symbol (second symbol) corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is indicated by a lighting state.

  More specifically, in the second symbol display device 83, every time the ball passes through the second entrance 67, the symbol “◯” and the symbol “x” as the second symbol are alternately lit. Fluctuation display is performed. In the pachinko machine 10, when the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 stops at a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, a symbol “◯”), the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is activated for a predetermined time. As a result, it is configured such that a ball easily enters the first entrance 64. The number of times the ball has passed through the second entrance 67 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of held balls is displayed on the first symbol display device 37 and also lit on the second symbol holding lamp 84. The Four second symbol holding lamps 84 are provided corresponding to the maximum number of holdings, and are arranged symmetrically below the third symbol display device 81.

  The normal symbol (second symbol) variable display is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device 83 as in the present embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37. Alternatively, a part of the third symbol display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. In addition, the passage of the sphere at the second entrance 67 is not limited to 4 times as in the case of the 1st entrance 64, but is limited to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more. (For example, 8 times) may be set. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the second symbol reservation lamp 84 may not perform lighting display.

  Below the variable display device unit 80, a first entrance 64 into which a sphere can enter is disposed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64, a first entrance switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first entrance switch is turned on. The main controller 110 draws a special symbol, and a display corresponding to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37 a of the first symbol display device 37. The first entrance 64 is also one of the entrances through which 5 balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters.

  A variable winning device 65 is disposed below the first ball opening 64, and a horizontally-long rectangular specific winning port (large opening) 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the special symbol lottery performed by the main controller 110 is a big win, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on so that the big win is stopped after a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has elapsed. In addition, a stop symbol of the third symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the game state transitions to a special game state (a big hit of 5 rounds) in which a larger amount of prize balls are paid out than usual. In this special gaming state, the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or ten balls have been won).

  The specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time elapses, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a can be repeated five times (five rounds). The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is one form of a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Is done.

  Specifically, the variable winning device 65 includes a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate that covers the specific winning opening 65a, and a large opening solenoid (not shown) for opening and closing forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate as an axis. And. The special winning opening 65a is normally closed so that the ball cannot win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the large opening opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side to temporarily form an open state in which the ball is likely to win the specific winning opening 65a. It operates to repeat the state and the state alternately.

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

  Adhesive spaces K1 and K2 for adhering certificate stamps, identification labels, and the like are provided at the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13. It can be visually recognized through the small window 35 (see FIG. 1).

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control apparatus 110), an audio lamp control board (audio lamp control apparatus 113), and a display control board (display control apparatus 114). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a firing control board (launching control apparatus 112), a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115), and a card unit connection board 116.

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

  The main control device 110, the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, the payout control device 111 and the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. . The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated.

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

  The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 that is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 6). ing. Balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 130, and a required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball clogging in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 6). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

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Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main controller 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 includes a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A certain RAM 203 and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. Various commands are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device by the data transmission / reception circuit in order to instruct the sub control device such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113 to operate. Such a command is transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sub controller only in one direction.

  In main controller 110, special symbol lottery, normal symbol lottery, display setting on first symbol display device 37, display setting on second symbol display device 83, and display setting on third symbol display device 81 The main processing of the pachinko machine 10 is executed. The RAM 203 is provided with various counters for controlling these processes. Here, with reference to FIG. 7, a counter and the like provided in the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 will be described. These counters, etc., are a special symbol lottery, a normal symbol lottery, a display setting on the first symbol display device 37, a display setting on the second symbol display device 83, and a display setting on the third symbol display device 81. For example, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 is used.

  In order to select a special symbol lottery and the first symbol random number counter C1 used for the special symbol lottery and the special symbol lottery for setting the display of the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 The first per-type counter C2 used for the selection, the stop-type selection counter C3 used for selecting the out-of-service stop type in the special symbol, and the first initial value random number used for setting the initial value of the first per-random number counter C1 A counter CINI1 and a variation type counter CS1 used for variation pattern selection are used. In addition, the second random number counter C4 is used for lottery of normal symbols, and the second initial random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second random number counter C4. Each of these counters is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value.

  Each counter is updated, for example, at an interval of 2 milliseconds, which is the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 10), and some counters are updated irregularly in the main process (see FIG. 18). Then, the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203. The RAM 203 is provided with a special symbol reservation ball storage area 203a including one execution area and four reservation areas (holding first to fourth areas), and each of these areas has a first entrance slot. Each value of the first hit random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 is stored in accordance with the timing of entering the ball 64. In addition, the RAM 203 is provided with a normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). The value of the second random number counter C4 is stored in accordance with the timing of passing through any of the second entrances (through gates) 67.

  Each counter will be described in detail. The first per-random number counter C1 is incremented by 1 within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 299) and reaches 0 after reaching the maximum value (for example, 299 for a counter that can take a value of 0 to 299). It is the composition which returns to. In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1.

  The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the first random number counter C1. That is, for example, when the first random number counter C1 is a loop counter that can take a value of 0 to 299, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is also a loop counter in the range of 0 to 299. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is updated once every execution of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 10) and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 18).

  The value of the first random number counter C1 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the special symbol holding ball in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the storage area 203a. The random number value that is a special symbol jackpot is set by a special symbol jackpot random number table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110, and the value of the first random number counter C1 is the special symbol jackpot random number table C1. When it matches with the value of the random number that becomes the jackpot set by the symbol jackpot random number table, it is determined that the jackpot of the special symbol. In addition, this special symbol jackpot random number table is used for special symbols at low probability (period when the special symbol is in a low probability state), and at high probability (special symbols) that have a higher probability of winning a special symbol than that low probability. The period of a high probability state) is divided into two types, and the number of random numbers that are jackpots included in each is set differently. In this way, by changing the number of random numbers that are jackpots, the probability of jackpots is changed between when the special symbol has a low probability and when the special symbol has a high probability. A special symbol jackpot random number table (not shown) for a special symbol with a high probability and a special symbol jackpot random number table (not shown) for a special symbol with a low probability are stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. Is provided.

  The first hit type counter C2 determines the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 when the special symbol is a big hit, and increments one by one within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 99). Then, after reaching the maximum value (for example, 99 in the case of a counter that can take a value of 0 to 99), it returns to 0. The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the special symbol holding in the RAM 203 is held at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the sphere storage area 203a.

  Here, if the value of the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a is not a random number that is a big hit of the special symbol, that is, if it is a random number that is out of the special symbol, the first The display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the symbol display device 37 is the one when the special symbol is off.

  On the other hand, if the value of the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is a random number that is a big hit of the special symbol, it corresponds to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37. The display mode is that of the special symbol jackpot. In this case, the specific display mode at the time of the big hit is the display mode indicated by the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the same special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a.

  As shown in FIG. 9C, the first random number counter C1 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a 2-byte loop counter in the range of 0-299. In the first per random number counter C1, there is one random number value that is a big hit of the special symbol when the special symbol has a low probability, and the random value “7” is a special symbol big hit random number table 202a for the low probability time. Stored in In this way, when the special symbol has a low probability, the total number of random numbers that are jackpots is 1 among the total number of random number values, and therefore, the probability that the special symbol is jackpot is “1/300”.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol has a high probability, there are 10 random numbers that are jackpots of the special symbol, and the values “0-9” are stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table 202a for the high probability. . Thus, when the special symbol has a high probability, the total number of random numbers that are jackpots is 10 among the total number of random number values, so the probability that the special symbol is jackpot is “1/30”.

  Further, the value of the first hit type counter C2 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a loop counter in the range of 0-99. Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the first hit type counter C2, the big hit type when the random number value is “0 to 49” is “big hit A”. The jackpot type when the value is “50 to 99” is “jackpot B”.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that two types of hit types (big hit A and big hit B) are determined based on the random number value indicated by the first hit type counter C2. The random value for determining the special symbol jackpot type from the value (random number value) of the first hit type counter C2 is set by a special symbol jackpot type table (not shown). It is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110.

  For example, the stop type selection counter C3 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 99, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 99) and then returns to 0. In the present embodiment, the stop type at the time of release displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is selected by the stop type selection counter C3, and after reach occurs, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol. “Rear out of front / rear” (for example, 98, 99), and “reach other than front / rear out of reach” (for example, in the range of 90 to 97) where the final stop symbol stops other than before and after the reach symbol after the occurrence of reach Three stop (rendering) patterns are selected that are “completely out” (for example, a range of 0 to 89) that does not cause reach. The value of the stop type selection counter C3 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the special symbol holding ball is stored in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the area 203a.

  The random value for determining the stop type of the special symbol from the value (random number value) of the stop type selection counter C3 is set by a stop type selection table (not shown). It is provided in the ROM 202 of the device 110. In this embodiment, this table is divided into a special symbol for high probability and a special symbol for low probability, and a random value range set for each outage stop type according to the table. Is changing. This is because the selection ratio of the stop type is changed depending on whether the pachinko machine 10 is in a special symbol high probability state or a special symbol low probability state.

  For example, in a high-probability state, a table for a high-probability time with a wide range of random values from 0 to 89 corresponding to the stop type “completely out” is selected so that a reach effect is not selected more than necessary because a big hit is likely to occur. Is selected, and “completely off” is easily selected. In this table, the “front / rear detachment reach” is narrowed to 98,99 and the “reach other than front / rear detachment” is also narrowed to 90 to 97, making it difficult to select “rearward / rearward detachment reach” and “reach other than front / rear detachment”. In the low probability state, the random value range corresponding to the stop type “completely off” is 0 to 79 and the probability is low so as to secure the time for entering the ball into the first entrance 64. Table is selected, and “completely out” is difficult to select.

  In this stop type selection table, the range of random numbers corresponding to the stop type of “reach other than front and back off” is widened to 80 to 97, and “reach other than back and forth off” is easily selected. Therefore, in the low probability state, it is possible to perform a lot of reach display with a long production time, so it is possible to secure the time for entering the ball into the first entrance 64 and the variable display by the third symbol display device 81 is continued. It becomes easy to be done. In the latter table as well, the range of random values corresponding to the stop type of “front / rear out of reach” is set to 98,99.

  The variation type counter CS1 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). Rough display modes such as so-called normal reach and super reach are determined by the variation type counter CS1. Specifically, the display mode is determined by determining the variation time of the symbol variation. Based on the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation type counter CS1, the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 determine the reach type of the third symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81 and the detailed symbol variation mode. The The value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 18) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process. A fluctuation pattern table (not shown) that stores a random value for determining one fluctuation time of symbol fluctuation from the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 (random number value) is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. Yes.

  In the variation pattern table, for example, as a variation pattern for detachment, various types of “out (for long time)”, “out (for short time)”, “out normal reach”, “out super reach”, “out special reach” "Variable patterns for jackpot A, jackpot B, jackpot C common", "common normal reach", "shared super reach", "shared special reach", etc. Various types of “special reach” are defined, and “common normal reach”, “common super reach”, and “common special reach” are defined as fluctuation patterns of common hit / miss. Then, a variation pattern is selected from the various variation patterns defined in the variation pattern table according to the predicted lottery result and the predicted stop type (a jackpot type in the case of a jackpot).

  The second random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of, for example, 0 to 239 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 239). Further, when the second random number counter C4 makes one round, the value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the second random number counter C4. In this embodiment, the value of the second per-random number counter C4 is periodically updated, for example, every timer interrupt process, and it is detected that the ball has passed through either the left or right second entrance (through gate) 67. And is stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (d), the value of the random number that becomes a normal symbol hit is set by a random number table 202c per normal symbol (see FIG. 9 (d)) stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller. When the value of the second random number counter C4 matches the value of the random number that is the winning set by the random number table per ordinary symbol, it is determined that the normal symbol is hit. In addition, this random number table per normal symbol is used for low probability of a normal symbol (period in which the normal symbol is in a normal state), and at a high probability that the normal symbol is more likely to hit than the low probability (normal symbol of the normal symbol) The number of random numbers that are jackpots included in each is set differently. In this way, by changing the number of random numbers to be won, the probability of winning is changed between the low probability of the normal symbol and the high probability of the normal symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (d), there are 24 random numbers that are hit by the normal symbol when the normal symbol has a low probability, and the range is "5-28". These random values are stored in a random table per normal symbol for low probability. Thus, when the probability of a normal symbol is low, the total number of random numbers that are jackpots is 24 among the total number of random number values, and therefore the probability of jacking a special symbol is “1/10”.

  When the pachinko machine 10 has a low probability of a normal symbol, when the ball passes through the second entrance 67, the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired and the normal symbol is displayed in the second symbol display device 83. Is displayed for 30 seconds. Then, if the value of the acquired second random number counter C4 is in the range of “5 to 28”, it is determined that the winning symbol is selected, and after the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 ends, the stop symbol (second symbol) ), The symbol “◯” is lit and displayed, and the first entrance 64 is opened for “0.2 seconds × 1 time”. In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 is at a low probability of a normal symbol, the first entrance 64 is opened for “0.2 seconds × one time” when the normal symbol is hit. The opening time and the number of times may be set arbitrarily. For example, “0.5 seconds × 2 times” may be opened.

  On the other hand, when there is a high probability of a normal symbol, there are 200 random values that are jackpots of the normal symbol, and the range is “5-204”. These random number values are stored in a random table per symbol for high probability. Thus, when the special symbol has a low probability, the total number of random numbers that are jackpots is 200 among the total number of random number values, and therefore, the probability that the special symbol is jackpot is “1 / 1.2”.

  When the pachinko machine 10 has a high probability of a normal symbol, when the ball passes the second entrance 67, the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired and the normal symbol is displayed in the second symbol display device 83. Is displayed for 3 seconds. Then, if the acquired value of the second random number counter C4 is in the range of “5 to 204”, it is determined that the winning symbol is selected, and after the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 ends, the stop symbol (second symbol) ), The symbol “◯” is lit and displayed, and the first entrance 64 is opened “for 1 second × 2 times”. As described above, when the normal symbol has a high probability, the variation display time becomes very short, “30 seconds → 3 seconds”, compared to the normal symbol having a low probability, and further, the first entrance 64 is released. Since the period becomes very long as “0.2 seconds × 1 time → 1 second × 2 times”, it becomes easy for the ball to enter the first entrance 64. Note that a table (not shown) storing random number values for determining whether or not a normal symbol is hit from the value (random number value) of the second hit random number counter C4 is provided in the ROM 202. In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 has a high probability of a normal symbol, the first entrance 64 is opened only “one second × two times” when the normal symbol is hit. What is necessary is just to set time and frequency | count arbitrarily. For example, “3 seconds × 3 times” may be opened.

  The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated within the same range as the second random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 239), and is updated once every timer interrupt process (see FIG. 10). And repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 18).

  As described above, the RAM 203 is provided with various counters and the like, and the main control device 110 performs the big win lottery and the display in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 according to the value of the counter and the like. The main processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as setting and lottery of the display result on the second symbol display device 83 can be executed.

  Returning to FIG. 7, the description will be continued. In addition to the various counters illustrated in FIG. 8, the RAM 203 stores a stack area in which the contents of the internal register of the MPU 201 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201 are stored, various flags and counters, I / O, and the like. There is a work area (work area) in which the value is stored.

  Note that the RAM 203 is configured so that the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 and the data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. .

  When the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer and the value of each register when the power is shut off (including when the power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by the main process (see FIG. 18), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in a startup process (see FIG. 17) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 16) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the RAM 203 includes a special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a, a normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b, a special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c, a normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d, It has a counter 203e and other storage areas.

  The special symbol holding ball storage area 203a has one execution area and four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area). Each of these areas has a first per-random number counter C1. Each value of the first hit type counter C2 and the stop type selection counter C3 is stored.

  More specifically, each value of each of the counters C1 to C3 is acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64 (start winning), and the acquired data is stored in four holding areas (holding first). Among the vacant areas (1 area to reserved 4th area), the areas are stored in order from the area with the smallest area number (first to fourth). That is, as the area number is smaller, the data corresponding to the winning that is older in time is stored, and the data corresponding to the winning that is older in time is stored in the first reserved area. If data is stored in all four reserved areas, nothing is newly stored.

  Thereafter, when the special control lottery is performed in the main controller 110, the values of the counters C1 to C3 stored in the holding first area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a are shifted to the execution area. Then, based on the values of the counters C1 to C3 stored in the execution area, a determination such as lottery of a special symbol is performed.

  Note that when the data is shifted from the reserved first area to the execution area, the reserved first area becomes empty. Therefore, a shift process is performed in which winning data stored in other reserved areas (holding second area to holding fourth area) is packed into a holding area having a smaller area number (holding first area to holding third area). Done. In the present embodiment, in the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a, data is shifted only for the reserved areas (second reserved area to fourth reserved area) where winning data is stored.

  Similarly to the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a, the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b has one execution area and four reserved areas (holding first area to holding fourth area). In each of these areas, a second random number counter C4 is stored.

  More specifically, the value of the counter C4 is acquired at the timing when the ball passes through the left or right second entrance 67, and the acquired data is stored in four reservation areas (holding first area to holding). Among the vacant areas of the (fourth area), the areas are stored in order from the area with the smallest area number (first to fourth). That is, as with the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a, the data corresponding to the winning is stored while the winning order is maintained. If data is stored in all four reserved areas, nothing is newly stored.

  Thereafter, when the main controller 110 performs a lottery for the normal symbol, the value of the counter C4 stored in the first reserved area of the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b is shifted to the execution area ( Based on the value of the counter C4 stored in the execution area, a determination such as lottery for a normal symbol is performed.

  When the data is shifted from the reserved first area to the execution area, the reserved first area becomes empty, and as in the case of the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a, the prizes stored in the other reserved areas are stored. A shift process is performed in which data is packed into a reserved area having an area number smaller by 1. The data is also shifted only for the reserved area where the winning data is stored.

  The special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is a variation display (third symbol display) of the special symbol (first symbol) performed by the first symbol display device 37 on the basis of the entrance to the first entrance 64 (start winning prize). It is a counter that counts the number of reserved balls (number of waiting times) of the variable display performed by the device 81 up to four times. This special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is set to an initial value of zero, and every time a ball enters the first entrance 64 and the number of held balls in the variable display increases, the maximum value 4 is increased to 1. Addition is performed (see S404 in FIG. 13). On the other hand, the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is decremented by 1 every time the special symbol variation display is newly executed (see S205 in FIG. 11).

  The value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c (the number N of the variable display hold in the special symbol) is notified to the voice lamp control device 113 by the reserved ball number command (see S206 in FIG. 11 and S405 in FIG. 13). The reserved ball number command is a command transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113 every time the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is changed.

  The voice lamp control device 113 uses the hold ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110 every time the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c is changed, and the variable display hold ball held in the main control device 110. You can get the value of the number itself. As a result, the number of held balls in the variable display managed by the special symbol held ball number counter 223b of the sound lamp control device 113 is the actual number of held balls in the variable display held in the main controller 110 due to the influence of noise or the like. Even if it is deviated from, the deviation can be corrected by the next number of reserved balls command received.

  The voice lamp control device 113 manages the number of held balls based on the number of held balls command, and each time the number of held balls changes, the display hold for notifying the display control device 114 of the number of held balls. Send the ball number command. The display control device 114 displays the reserved ball number symbol in the small area Ds1 of the third symbol display device 81 based on the reserved ball number notified by the display reserved ball number command.

  The normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d displays the number of held balls (the number of waiting times) of the variable symbol display of the normal symbol (second symbol) performed by the second symbol display device 83 based on the passage of the ball at the second entrance 67. It is a counter that counts up to four times. The normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d has an initial value set to zero. Each time the ball passes through the second entrance 67 and the number of held balls for variable display increases, 1 is added to the maximum value of 4. (See S704 in FIG. 15). On the other hand, the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is decremented by 1 each time a new normal symbol (second symbol) variation display is executed (see S605 in FIG. 14).

  If the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (the number M of the variable display hold in the normal symbol) is less than 4 when the ball passes through the left or right second entrance 67, a random number per second The value of the counter C4 is acquired, and the acquired data is stored in the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b (S705 in FIG. 15). On the other hand, if the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is 4 when the ball passes through the left or right second entrance 67, nothing is newly stored in the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b. It is not performed (S703 of FIG. 15: No).

  The hour / minute counter 203e is a counter that indicates whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol hour / short state. If the hour / hour counter 203e is 1 or more, the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol hour / short state. If the value of the hour / minute counter 203e is 0, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol. At this time, the short / medium counter 203e has an initial value set to zero, and a special symbol lottery is performed in the main controller 110, and a value corresponding to the jackpot type is set every time it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit. Is done. That is, when the special symbol is a big hit, a value corresponding to the big hit type is newly set regardless of the value of the hour / middle counter 203e.

  Specifically, when it is determined that the jackpot type is “big jackpot B”, the hour / minute counter 203e is set to 100 (see S214 in FIG. 11). Thereafter, 1 is subtracted every time the special symbol variation effect is completed until the value of the hour / short counter 203e becomes 0 (S217 in FIG. 11).

  When the normal symbol winning lottery is performed, the value of the hour and middle counter 203e is referred to. If the value is 1 or more, the normal symbol lottery is performed based on the random number table for the normal symbol for high probability. On the other hand, if the value of the hour / medium counter 203e is 0, a normal symbol lottery is performed based on a random number table per normal symbol for low probability (see S610 and S611 in FIG. 14).

  The other storage area 203z is an area in which various data necessary for other games are stored.

  An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 constituted by an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 has a payout control device 111, an audio lamp control device 113, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device 83, a second symbol hold lamp 84, and a lower side of the opening / closing plate of the specific winning opening 65a. A solenoid 209 made up of a large opening solenoid for opening and closing the front side and a solenoid for driving an electric accessory is connected to the MPU 201 via the input / output port 205. Send.

  The input / output port 205 is connected to various switches 208 including a switch group and a sensor group (not shown) and a RAM erasure switch circuit 253 described later provided in the power supply device 115, and the MPU 201 is output from the various switches 208. And various processes are executed based on the RAM erase signal SG2 output from the RAM erase switch circuit 253.

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

  The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211, and various flags and counters. And a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 24) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

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

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

  The sound lamp control device 113 outputs sound in a sound output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, outputs lighting and extinguishing in a lamp display device (lighting units 29 to 33, display lamp 34, etc.) 227, and fluctuating effects (fluctuation). Display) and setting of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 performed by the display control device 114 such as a continuous notice effect. The MPU 221 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 222 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 221, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 223 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 including an address bus and a data bus. Main controller 110, display controller 114, audio output device 226, lamp display device 227, frame button 22 and the like are connected to input / output port 225, respectively.

  The voice lamp control device 113 monitors the input from the frame button 22, and when the player operates the frame button 22, the stage displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is changed, or the super-reach is performed. The audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227 are controlled so as to change the effect contents, and the display control device 114 is instructed. When the stage is changed, a rear image change command including information on the changed stage is transmitted to the display control device 114 so that the rear image corresponding to the changed stage is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. . Here, the back image is an image displayed on the back side of the third symbol, which is a main image displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  The sound lamp control device 113 determines an error according to the command from the main control device 110 or the status of various devices connected to the sound lamp control device 113, and displays and controls the error command including the type of the error. To device 114. The display control device 114 performs control to display an error message image corresponding to the error type (for example, vibration error) indicated by the received error command on the third symbol display device 81 without delay.

  A SW effect pattern table 222 a is stored in the ROM 222 of the sound lamp control device 113. Also, in the RAM 223 of the sound lamp control device 113, a winning information storage area 223a, a special symbol reservation ball number counter 223b, a variation start flag 223c, a stop type selection flag 223d, a SW press count counter 223e, and an effect counter 223f, SW effective time storage area 223g, and other storage area 223z are provided.

  The winning information storage area 223a has one execution area and four areas (first area to fourth area), and winning information is stored in each of these areas. In the present pachinko machine 10, when the main control device 110 wins a start prize, each value of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-class type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 acquired according to the start prize From the above, various information (win / no-go, stop type, variation pattern) obtained when the special symbol corresponding to the start winning is drawn is predicted (estimated) in the main control device 110, and the predicted various information is The main controller 110 notifies the sound lamp controller 113 by a winning information command.

  When the winning information command is received, the sound lamp control device 113 extracts various kinds of information (whether it is successful, stop type, variation pattern) notified by the winning information command, and the winning information is the winning information. It is stored in the storage area 223a. More specifically, the extracted winning information is stored in order from the area with the smallest area number (first to fourth) among the vacant areas of the four areas (first area to fourth area). Is done. In other words, the data corresponding to the winning that is older in time is stored in the area having the smaller area number, and the data corresponding to the winning that is oldest in time is stored in the first area.

  The special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is a variation effect (variable display) performed by the first symbol display device 37 (and the third symbol display device 81), like the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c of the main controller 110. Thus, the counter is a counter that counts up to four times the number of balls to be held (the number of standby times) of the fluctuating effects held in the main controller 110.

  As described above, the sound lamp control device 113 cannot directly access the main control device 110 to obtain the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c stored in the RAM 203 of the main control device 110. Therefore, the sound lamp control device 113 counts the number of held balls based on the number of held balls command transmitted from the main control device 110, and the number of held balls is managed by the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b. It has become.

  Specifically, in the main controller 110, when the number of held balls for variation display is added by entering the first entrance 64, or in the main controller 110, variation display in a special symbol is executed. When the number of reserved balls is subtracted, a reserved ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c after addition or after subtraction is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113.

  When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the reserved ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, the voice lamp control device 113 acquires the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c of the main control device 110 from the reserved ball number command, Stored in the symbol holding ball number counter 223b (see S1409 in FIG. 21). In this way, the voice lamp control device 113 updates the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b in accordance with the reserved ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, so that the special symbol reserved ball number counter of the main control device 110 is updated. The value can be updated while synchronizing with 203c.

  The value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is used to display the reserved ball number symbol on the third symbol display device 81. That is, in response to receiving the reserved ball number command, the voice lamp control device 113 stores the reserved ball number indicated by the command in the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b and also stores the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b after the storage. In order to notify the display controller 114 of this value, a display reserved ball number command is transmitted to the display controller 114.

  When the display control device 114 receives this display reserved ball number command, the number of reserved balls corresponding to the value of the reserved ball number indicated by the command, that is, the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the voice lamp control device 113. The drawing of the image is controlled so that the symbol is displayed in the small area Ds1 of the third symbol display device 81. As described above, the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is changed in synchronization with the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203a of the main controller 110. Accordingly, the number of reserved ball numbers displayed in the small area Ds1 of the third symbol display device 81 can also be changed in synchronization with the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203a of the main controller 110. Therefore, the third symbol display device 81 can accurately display the number of held balls whose variation display is held.

  The variation start flag 223c is turned on when a variation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110 is received (see S1402 in FIG. 21), and is turned off when variation display is set in the third symbol display device 81. (See S1702 in FIG. 22). When the fluctuation start flag 223c is turned on, a display fluctuation pattern command is set based on the fluctuation pattern extracted from the received fluctuation pattern command.

  The display variation pattern command set here is stored in a command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 223, and in the command output process (S1302) of the main process (see FIG. 20) executed by the MPU 221. It is transmitted toward the display control device 114. The display control device 114 receives the display variation pattern command so that the third symbol display device 81 performs the variation display of the third symbol with the variation pattern indicated by the display variation pattern command. Display control of the variation effect is started.

  The stop type selection flag 223d is turned on when a stop type command transmitted from the main controller 110 is received (see S1405 in FIG. 21), and is turned off when the stop type is set in the third symbol display device 81. (Refer to S1707 in FIG. 22).

  The SW pressing number counter 223e is a counter for counting the number of times the frame button 22 is pressed. This SW pressing number counter 223e is set to SW effect, and a value greater than 0 is stored in the SW effective time storage area 223g. That is, when the frame button 22 is pressed during the SW effective time, 1 is added. The Specifically, it is incremented by one in the processing of S1606 of the frame button input monitoring / effect processing (FIG. 23, S1307) executed by the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113. On the other hand, in the processing of S1602 and S1614, the initial value is reset to 0. The value of the SW pressing number counter 223e is configured to be used mainly for setting the lottery probability in the SW effect.

  The effect counter 223f is a counter value used for lottery of effects executed by the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113, selection of effects, and the like. The effect counter 223f is a counter value that is updated in the range of 0 to 198, and is updated to the initial value 0 when further updated to 198 after being updated to the upper limit value. Although illustration is omitted, one by one is added and updated in the main process (see FIG. 20) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113.

  The SW effective time storage area 223g is a storage area for storing an effective period in which the operation of the frame button 22 is determined to be effective. When the SW effective time is stored, the SW effective time is subtracted and updated based on the elapsed time of the SW effective time. When an effective time indicating a value greater than 0 seconds is stored in the SW effective time storage area 223g, it is determined that the SW effective time is in effect.

  The other storage area 223z is a storage area for storing various data necessary for other games.

  In addition, the RAM 223 includes a command storage area (not shown) that temporarily stores a command received from the main controller 110 until processing corresponding to the command is performed. Note that the command storage area includes a ring buffer, and data is read and written by a FIFO (First In First Out) method. When the command determination process (see FIG. 21) of the sound lamp processing device 113 is executed, the first stored command is read out of the unprocessed commands stored in the command storage area. The command is analyzed and processing corresponding to the command is performed.

  The display control device 114 is connected to the voice lamp control device 113 and the third symbol display device 81, and based on a command received from the voice lamp control device 113, the third symbol display device 81 displays the variation of the third symbol (variation). Effect) and continuous notice effect. The details of the display control device 114 are omitted since they are already known configurations.

<Regarding Control Processing by Main Controller 110 in First Embodiment>
Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 18. The processing of the MPU 201 is roughly divided into a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the startup process, and a timer that is periodically started (at intervals of 2 milliseconds in the present embodiment). There are an interrupt process and an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process are described first, and then the startup process And the main process will be described.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. The timer interruption process is a periodic process executed every 2 milliseconds, for example. In the timer interruption process, first, reading process of various winning switches is executed (S101). That is, the state of various switches connected to the main controller 110 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Next, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S102). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (299 in this embodiment). Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI 1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203. Similarly, 1 is added to the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (239 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0, and the updated value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 Is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  Further, the first hit random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, the stop type selection counter C3, and the second hit random number counter C4 are updated (S103). Specifically, 1 is added to each of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop type selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4, and these counter values are the maximum values (in this embodiment, When it reaches 299, 99, 99, 239), it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  Next, a special symbol variation process for setting a variation pattern of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 is executed (S104). A start winning process associated with winning (start winning) at the first entrance 64 is executed (S105). Details of the special symbol variation process and the start winning process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  After the start winning process is executed, a normal symbol variation process, which is a process for displaying on the second symbol display device 83, is executed (S106), and the through gate passes along with the passage of the ball at the second entrance 67. Processing is executed (S107). The details of the normal symbol variation process and the through gate passing process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. After executing the through gate passing process, the firing control process is executed (S108), and other processes to be executed periodically are executed (S109), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. In the launch control process, the ball is fired on the condition that the touch sensor 51a detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 and the stop switch 51b for stopping the firing is not operated. Is a process for determining ON / OFF of. The main controller 110 instructs the launch controller 112 to launch a sphere when the launch of the sphere is on.

  Next, the special symbol variation process (S104) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing this special symbol variation process (S104). This special symbol variation process (S104) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 10), and the special symbol (first symbol) variation display performed by the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device. This is a process for controlling the variation display of the third symbol, etc. performed in 81.

  In this special symbol variation process, first, it is determined whether or not the present symbol is a special symbol jackpot (S201). During the special symbol jackpot, the special symbol jackpot (including the special symbol jackpot game) is being displayed on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, and the special symbol jackpot Includes during a predetermined time after the end of the jackpot game. As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is a big hit (S201: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  If the special symbol is not big hit (S201: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S202), and the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing. If not (S202: No), the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c (the number N of the variable display hold in the special symbol) is acquired (S203). Next, it is determined whether or not the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is greater than 0 (S204), and if the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is 0 (S204: No), this process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is not 0 (S204: Yes), the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is decremented by 1 (S205) and is changed by calculation. A reserved ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is set (S206). The reserved ball number command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and in an external output process (S1001) of a main process (see FIG. 18) described later executed by the MPU 201. And sent to the sound lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the reserved ball number command, it extracts the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c from the reserved ball number command, and stores the extracted value in the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the RAM 223. .

  After setting the reserved ball number command by the process of S206, the data stored in the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a is shifted (S207). In the process of S207, a process of sequentially shifting data stored in the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area of the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a to the execution area side is performed. More specifically, the holding area 1 → the execution area, the holding area 2 → the holding area 1, the holding area 3 → the holding area 2, the holding area 4 → the holding area 3, etc. Shift data. After the data is shifted, a special symbol variation start process for starting variation display on the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S208). The special symbol variation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the process of S202, if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S202: Yes), it is determined whether or not the change time of the variable display executed in the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed. (S209). The variation time of the variation display executed in the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the variation pattern selected by the variation type counter CS1 (determined according to the variation pattern command), and this variation time. If it has not elapsed (S209: No), this processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the process of S209, if the variation time of the variation display being executed has elapsed (S209: Yes), the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol of the first symbol display device 37 is set (S210). The setting of the stop symbol is performed in advance by a special symbol variation start process (S208) described later with reference to FIG. When this special symbol variation start process is executed, a special symbol lottery is performed based on the values of various counters stored in the execution area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a. More specifically, whether or not the special symbol is a big hit is determined according to the value of the first random number counter C1, and if the special symbol is a big hit, the value depends on the value of the first hit type counter C2. The jackpot A or the jackpot B is determined.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot A is reached, the blue LED is turned on in the first symbol display device 37, and when the jackpot B is reached, the red LED is turned on. Further, when it is off, the red LED and the green LED are turned on. In addition, although the lighting of each LED is released when the next fluctuation display is started, it may be turned on only for a few seconds after the fluctuation stops.

  After the process of S210 is completed, when the variation display being executed in the first symbol display device 37 is started, the lottery result of the special symbol (this lottery result) performed by the special symbol variation start process is as follows: It is determined whether or not the special symbol is a big hit (S211). If the lottery result this time is a special symbol jackpot (S211: Yes), it is determined what type of jackpot type out of the two types of special symbol jackpots (jackpot A, jackpot B) (S212). If the jackpot is A, the gaming state after the jackpot is set to a high probability gaming state (probability change) (S213). If the jackpot type is jackpot B, 100 is set in the hour / minute counter 203e (S214). Then, the special symbol jackpot start is set (S215), and the process ends. When the special symbol jackpot start is set by the processing of S216, when the jackpot control processing (S1004) of the main processing (see FIG. 18) is executed, the processing branches to S1101: Yes and an opening command is set. Is done. As a result, the big hit effect is started in the third symbol display device 81.

In the process of S211, if the current lottery result is out of the special symbol (S211: No),
It is determined whether the value of the hour / minute counter 203e is 1 or more (S216). If the value of the hour / hour counter 203e is 1 or more (S216: Yes), the value of the hour / hour counter 203e is decremented by 1 (S217). ), This process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the hour / middle counter 203e is 0 (S216: No), the process of S221 is skipped and this process is terminated.

  Next, the special symbol variation start process (S208) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation start process (S208). This special symbol fluctuation start process (S208) is a process executed in the special symbol fluctuation process (see FIG. 11) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 10), and is an execution area of the special symbol reservation ball storage area 203a. Based on the values of the various counters stored in, a lottery (decision of success / failure) of “special symbol jackpot” or “exclusion of special symbol” is performed, and the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 perform This is a process for determining the effect pattern (variation effect pattern) of the changed effect.

  In the special symbol variation start process, first, each value of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is acquired. (S301).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is being changed (S302). When the probability change is in progress (S302: Yes), whether or not the special symbol is a big hit based on the value of the first random number counter C1 obtained in the processing of S301 and the special symbol big hit random number table for high probability. The lottery result is acquired (S304). Specifically, the value of the first random number counter C1 is compared with 30 random numbers stored in the special symbol large random number table for high probability one by one. As described above, 10 random numbers that are big wins of special symbols are set to “0-9”, and the value of the first random number counter C1 matches the random number that hits them. When it does, it determines with it being a jackpot of the special symbol. If the lottery result of the special symbol is acquired, the process proceeds to S306.

  On the other hand, if the process of S302 is not under certainty (S302: No), since the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the special symbol, the value of the first per-random number counter C1 acquired in the process of S301 and the low probability Based on the special symbol jackpot random number table, a lottery result indicating whether or not the special symbol is jackpot is acquired (S304). Specifically, the value of the first random number counter C1 is compared one by one with the three random number values stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for low probability. As the random number value that is a big hit of the special symbol, one of “7” is set, and when the value of the first random number counter C1 and the random number value that hits the same match, Judged to be a big hit. If the lottery result of the special symbol is acquired, the process proceeds to S305.

  Then, it is determined whether the lottery result of the special symbol acquired by the process of S303 or S304 is a special symbol jackpot (S305). If it is determined that the special symbol is a big jackpot (S305: Yes), Based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired in the process of S301, the display mode for the big hit is set (S306). More specifically, the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired in the process of S301 is compared with the random number value stored in the special symbol jackpot type table, and the big jackpots (jackpots A, Among the jackpots B and jackpots C), it is determined what the jackpot type is. As described above, if the value of the first hit type counter C2 is in the range of “0 to 49”, it is determined that it is a big hit A (16R big hit, special symbol variation), and in the range of “50 to 99”. If there is, it is determined that the jackpot is B (16R jackpot, low probability state of special symbol, 100 times of short time period of normal symbol).

  In the processing of S306, the display mode (the lighting state of the LED 37a) of the first symbol display device 37 is set according to the determined jackpot type (big hit A, big hit B). Further, in order to stop and display the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot type on the third symbol display device 81, the jackpot type (big hit A, jackpot B) is set as the stop type.

  Next, a variation pattern at the time of jackpot is determined (S307). When the variation pattern is set in the process of S307, the variation time (display time) of the variation effect in the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the third symbol display device 81 is stopped until the jackpot symbol is stopped. The variation time of the symbol is determined. At this time, the value of the variation type counter CS1 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 is confirmed, and the variation time of symbol variation such as normal reach and super reach is determined based on the value of the variation type counter CS1. The relationship between the value of the variation type counter CS1 and the variation time is defined in advance by a table or the like.

  For example, variation patterns for detachment are defined as “displacement (for a long time)”, “detachment (for a short time)”, “reason normal reach”, “reason superreach”, and “reason special reach”. As a variation pattern for jackpot A, jackpot B, jackpot C, “common normal reach”, “shared super reach”, “shared special reach” are stipulated. Various types of “reach” are defined, and “common normal reach”, “common super reach”, and “shared special reach” are defined as fluctuation patterns of common hit / miss.

  In the process of S305, when it is determined that the special symbol is out (S305: No), the display mode at the time of removal is set (S308). In the process of S308, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is set to a display mode corresponding to the off symbol, and the value of the stop type selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is set. Based on this, as the stop type to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81, it is set whether it is front / rear out of reach, reach other than front / rear out, or complete out.

  Here, if the pachinko machine 10 is in the special symbol probability changing state, the value of the stop type selection counter C3 acquired in the process of S301 is compared with the random number value stored in the stop type selection table for high probability. Then, set the stop type. Specifically, if the value of the stop type selection counter C3 is in the range of “0 to 89”, complete outage is set, and if it is in the range of “90 to 97”, reach other than out of front and back is set. , 99 ”, the front / rear reach is set. On the other hand, if the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the special symbol, the stop type is set by comparing the value of the stop type selection counter C3 with the random value stored in the stop type selection table for low probability. To do. Specifically, if the value of the stop type selection counter C3 is in the range of “0 to 79”, complete outage is set, and if it is in the range of “80 to 97”, reach other than out of front and back is set. , 99 ”, the front / rear reach is set.

  Next, the fluctuation pattern at the time of deviation is determined (S309). Here, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the variation time of the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the off symbol is determined. At this time, similarly to the processing of S308, the value of the variation type counter CS1 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 is confirmed, and the variation time of symbol variation such as normal reach and super reach is determined based on the value of the variation type counter CS1. To decide.

  When the processing of S307 or the processing of S309 is completed, a variation pattern command for notifying the display control apparatus 114 of the variation pattern determined by the processing of S307 or the processing of S309 is set (S310). Next, a stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the set stop type is set (S311). These variation pattern commands and stop type commands are stored in a command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 203, and these commands are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 in the processing of S1001 of the main processing (FIG. 18). The The sound lamp control device 113 transmits the stop type command to the display control device 114 as it is. When the process of S312 ends, the process returns to the special symbol variation process.

  Next, for convenience of explanation, the start winning information process (S105) will be described first, and then the delay prefetching process (S105) will be described. First, the start winning process (S105) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the start winning process (S105). This start winning process (S105) is executed in the timer interruption process (see FIG. 10), and it is determined whether or not there is a win (start winning) at the first entrance 64, and there is a start winning. This is a process for holding a value indicated by various random number counters and prefetching a lottery result in a special symbol from the values indicated by the various random number counters held.

  When the start winning process is executed, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has won the first winning slot 64 (start winning prize) (S401). Here, the entrance to the first entrance 64 is detected over three timer interruption processes. When it is determined that the ball has won the first entrance 64 (S401: Yes), the value of the special symbol reservation ball number counter 203c (the number N of the variable display hold in the special symbol) is acquired (S402). . Then, it is determined whether or not the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment) (S403).

  And, there is no winning at the first entrance 64 (S401: No), or even if there is a winning at the first entrance 64, the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c is less than 4. If not (S403: No), the process proceeds to S415. On the other hand, if there is a winning at the first entrance 64 (S401: Yes) and the value (N) of the special symbol reservation ball number counter 203c is less than 4 (S403: Yes), the number of special symbol reservation balls The value (N) of the counter 203c is incremented by 1 (S404). Then, a reserved ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c changed by the calculation is set (S405).

  The reserved ball number command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and in an external output process (S1001) of a main process (see FIG. 18) described later executed by the MPU 201. And sent to the sound lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the reserved ball number command, it extracts the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c from the reserved ball number command, and stores the extracted value in the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the RAM 223. .

  After setting the pending ball number command by the process of S405, the values of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 updated in S103 of the timer interrupt process described above are stored in the RAM 203. Is stored in the first area among the empty reserved areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a (S406). In the process of S406, the value of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c is referred to. If the value is 0, the reserved first area is set as the first area. Similarly, if the value is 1, the reserved second area is set as the first area, if the value is 2, the reserved third area is set as the first area, and if the value is 3, the reserved fourth area is set as the first area.

  Next, based on the values of the various counters acquired in the process of S406, a determination result of whether or not to start the change is determined (S407). Here, the game state (probability change or normal) at the start of the change is determined to determine the determination result. It is determined whether or not the winning / failing determination result executed in the process of S407 is a big hit (S408). If it is determined that the determination result is a jackpot (S408: Yes), a jackpot winning command is set (S409). On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the determination is not successful (S408: No), a winning winning command is set (S410).

  The winning information command set here is stored in a command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 203, and in an external output process (S1001) of a main process (see FIG. 18) described later executed by the MPU 201. It is transmitted toward the sound lamp control device 113. When the sound lamp control device 113 receives the winning information command, the sound lamp control device 113 extracts the success / failure, stop type, and variation pattern from the winning information command, and stores these information as winning information in the winning information storage area 223a.

  Next, the normal symbol variation process (S106) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol variation process (S106). This normal symbol variation process (S106) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 10), and is associated with the second symbol variation display performed by the second symbol display device 83 and the first entrance 64. This is a process for controlling the opening time of the electric accessory.

  In this normal symbol variation process, first, it is determined whether or not the present symbol is being hit by a normal symbol (second symbol) (S601). As a normal symbol (second symbol) hitting, while the second symbol display device 83 is showing the winning indication, and the opening and closing control of the electric accessory associated with the first entrance 64 is performed. Is included. As a result of the determination, if the normal symbol (second symbol) is being hit (S601: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the normal symbol (second symbol) is not hit (S601: No), it is determined whether the display mode of the second symbol display device 83 is changing (S602), and the second symbol display device is determined. If the display mode of 83 is not changing (S602: No), the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (the number M of the variable display hold in the normal symbol) is acquired (S603). Next, it is determined whether or not the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is larger than 0 (S604), and if the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is 0 (S604: No), this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is not 0 (S604: Yes), the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is decremented by 1 (S605).

  Next, the data stored in the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b is shifted (S606). In the process of S606, the data stored in the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area of the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b is sequentially shifted to the execution area side. More specifically, the holding area 1 → the execution area, the holding area 2 → the holding area 1, the holding area 3 → the holding area 2, the holding area 4 → the holding area 3, etc. Shift data. After shifting the data, the value of the second per-random number counter C4 stored in the execution area of the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b is acquired (S607).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the hour / minute counter 203e in the RAM 203 is 1 or more (S608). The hour / short counter 203e is a counter that indicates whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol hour / short state. If the hour / minute counter 203e is 1 or more, the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol hour / short state. If the value of the hour / minute counter 203e is 0, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol.

  When the value of the hour / minute counter 203e is 1 or more (S608: Yes), it is determined whether or not the present symbol is a big hit of the special symbol (S609). During the special symbol jackpot, the special symbol jackpot (including the special symbol jackpot game) is being displayed on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, and the special symbol jackpot Includes during a predetermined time after the end of the jackpot game. As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is a big hit (S609: Yes), the process proceeds to S611. In the present embodiment, the special symbol lottery is difficult to win during the special symbol jackpot. This is because during the big hit of the special symbol (that is, during the special game state), the player hits the ball in an attempt to win the special winning opening 65a, so that the electric accessory attached to the first inlet 64 is released. This is to prevent the balls that are going to win the special winning opening 65a from entering the first winning opening 64 as much as possible. In addition, since the special winning opening 65a is provided immediately below the first winning opening 64, the first winning opening 65a is not limited to the first winning opening even if the ball is prevented from entering the first winning opening 64 during the big hit of the special symbol. A lot of balls enter the entrance 64. As a result, in most cases, while the pachinko machine 10 is transitioning to the special game state, the number of reserved balls for the first entrance 64 becomes maximum (four times).

  In the process of S609, if the special symbol is not in a big hit (S609: No), the pachinko machine 10 is not in the big hit of the special symbol, and the pachinko machine 10 is in a short time state of a normal symbol, so acquired in the process of S607 Based on the value of the second random number counter C4 and the random number table per normal symbol for high probability, a lottery result indicating whether or not the normal symbol is hit is acquired (S610). Specifically, the value of the second random number counter C4 is compared with the random number value stored in the random number table per ordinary symbol for high probability. As described above, if the value of the second hit type counter C4 is in the range of “5-204”, it is determined that it is a normal symbol hit, and if it is in the range of “0-4, 205-239”, It is determined that it is out of the normal symbol (see FIG. 8B).

  In the process of S608, when the value of the time reduction counter 203e is 0 (S608: No), the process proceeds to S611. In the process of S611, since the pachinko machine 10 is in the big hit of the special symbol or the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol, the value of the second per-random number counter C4 acquired in the process of S607 is low. Based on the random number table per normal symbol for probability, a lottery result indicating whether or not the normal symbol is hit is acquired (S611). Specifically, the value of the second random number counter C4 is compared with the random number value stored in the random number table per normal symbol for low probability. As described above, if the value of the second hit type counter C4 is in the range of “5-28”, it is determined that it is a normal symbol hit, and if it is in the range of “0-4, 29-239”, It is determined that it is out of the normal symbol (see FIG. 8B).

  Next, it is determined whether the normal symbol lottery result acquired by the processing of S610 or S611 is a normal symbol win (S612), and if it is determined that the normal symbol wins (S612: Yes). The display mode for winning is set (S613). In the process of S613, after the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the symbol “◯” is set to be lit and displayed as the stop symbol (second symbol).

  Then, it is determined whether the value of the hour / minute counter 203e is 1 or more (S614). If the value of the hour / hour counter 203e is 1 or more (S614: Yes), the present symbol is a big hit of the special symbol. It is determined whether or not (S615). As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is a big hit (S615: Yes), the process proceeds to S617. In the present embodiment, during the big hit of the special symbol, in order to suppress the sphere from entering the first entrance 64 as much as possible, even when it hits the normal symbol, it is the same as when the normal symbol is off In addition, the number of opening times and the opening time of the electric accessory are set.

  In the process of S615, if the special symbol is not in a big hit (S615: No), the pachinko machine 10 is not in the big hit of the special symbol and the pachinko machine 10 is in the short time state of the normal symbol, so the first entrance The opening period of the electric accessory attached to 64 is set to 1 second, the number of times of opening is set to 2 (S616), and the process proceeds to S619. In the process of S614, when the value of the hour / minute counter 203e is 0 (S614: No), the process proceeds to S617. In the process of S617, since the pachinko machine 10 is in the big hit of the special symbol or the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol, the opening period of the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is set to 0. In addition to setting for 2 seconds, the number of times of opening is set to 1 (S617), and the process proceeds to S619.

  In the process of S612, when it is determined that the symbol is out of the normal symbol (S612: No), the display mode at the time of disconnection is set (S618). In the process of S618, after the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 is finished, the symbol “x” is set to be lit and displayed as the stop symbol (second symbol). When the setting of the display mode at the time of removal is completed, the process proceeds to S619.

  In the process of S619, it is determined whether or not the value of the hour / minute counter 203e is 1 or more (S619). If the value of the hour / hour counter 203e is 1 or more (S619: Yes), the fluctuation in the second symbol display device 83 is detected. The display variation time is set to 3 seconds (S620), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the hour / minute counter 203e is 0 (S619: No), the variation display variation time in the second symbol display device 83 is set to 30 seconds (S621), and this processing is terminated. In this way, except for the big hits of special symbols, when the probability of normal symbols is high, the time of variable display becomes very short as “30 seconds → 3 seconds” compared to the case of low probability of normal symbols, Since the release period of the first entrance 64 becomes very long as “0.2 seconds × 1 time → 1 second × 2 times”, it becomes easy for the ball to enter the first entrance 64.

  In the process of S602, if the display mode of the second symbol display device 83 is changing (S602: Yes), it is determined whether or not the change time of the variable display executed in the second symbol display device 83 has elapsed. (S622). Here, the variation time is a time set in advance by the process of S620 or the process of S621 before the variable display is started on the second symbol display device 83.

  If the variation time has not elapsed in the process of S622 (S622: No), this process ends. On the other hand, if the variation time of the variation display being executed has elapsed in the process of S622 (S622: Yes), the stop display of the second symbol display device 83 is set (S623). In the process of S623, if the normal symbol lottery is won, and the display mode is set by the process of S613, the symbol “◯” as the second symbol is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 (lights up). Display). On the other hand, if the normal symbol lottery is lost and the display mode is set by the processing of S618, the “x” symbol as the second symbol is stopped and displayed (lit display) on the second symbol display device 83. Is set to When the stop display is set by the process of S623, when the second symbol display update process (see S1007) of the main process (see FIG. 18) is executed next, the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 is displayed. The stop symbol (second symbol) is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 (lit display) in the display mode set in the processing of S613 or S618.

  Next, whether or not the normal symbol lottery result (the current lottery result) performed by the normal symbol variation process is the normal symbol hit when the variation display being executed in the second symbol display device 83 is started. Is determined (S624). If the current lottery result is a normal symbol (S624: Yes), the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is set (S625), and this process is terminated. When the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory is set by the process of S625, when the electric accessory opening / closing process (see S1005) of the main process (see FIG. 18) is executed next, the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is executed. Is started, and the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is continued until the opening time and the number of opening times set in the process of S616 or the process of S617 are completed. On the other hand, in the process of S624, if the current lottery result is out of the normal symbol (S624: No), the process of S625 is skipped and the process is terminated.

  Next, the through-gate passing process (S107) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the through gate passing process (S107). This through gate passing process (S107) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 10), and it is determined whether or not a sphere has passed through the second entrance 67. This is a process for acquiring and holding the value indicated by the second random number counter C4.

  In the through gate passing process, it is first determined whether or not the ball has passed through the second entrance 67 (S701). Here, the passage of the ball at the second entrance 67 is detected over three timer interruption processes. When it is determined that the ball has passed through the second entrance 67 (S701: Yes), the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (the number M of the variable display hold in the normal symbol) is acquired (S702). . Then, it is determined whether or not the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment) (S703).

  Whether the ball has not passed through the second entrance 67 (S701: No), or even if the ball has passed through the second entrance 67, the value (M) of the normal symbol holding ball counter 203d is 4. If not less than this (S703: No), this processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the ball passes through the second entrance 67 (S701: Yes) and the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is less than 4 (S703: Yes), the number of normal symbol reserved balls The value (M) of the counter 203d is incremented by 1 (S704). Then, the value of the second random number counter C4 updated in S103 of the timer interruption process described above is used as the first of the free reserved areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) of the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203. (S705), and this process ends. In the process of S705, the value of the normal symbol reserved ball counter 203d is referred to. If the value is 0, the reserved first area is set as the first area. Similarly, if the value is 1, the reserved second area is set as the first area, if the value is 2, the reserved third area is set as the first area, and if the value is 3, the reserved fourth area is set as the first area.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. The NMI interrupt process is a process executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interrupt processing, the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. Then, the MPU 201 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process, stores the power-off occurrence information in the RAM 203 as a setting of the power-off occurrence information (S801), and ends the NMI interrupt process. To do.

  The above NMI interrupt process is executed in the same manner in the payout and emission control device 111, and information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213 by the NMI interrupt process. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 in the payout control device 111, and the MPU 211 interrupts the control being executed. Thus, the NMI interrupt process is started.

  Next, a startup process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 when the main control device 110 is powered on will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the start-up process. This start-up process is activated by a reset at power-on. In the start-up process, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S901). For example, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Next, a wait process (1 second in this embodiment) is executed in order to wait for the sub-side control devices (peripheral control devices such as the sound lamp control device 113 and the payout control device 111) to be operable. (S902). Then, access to the RAM 203 is permitted (S903).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S904). If it is turned on (S904: Yes), the process proceeds to S912. On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 122 is not turned on (S904: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S905), and if not stored (S905: No). Since there is a possibility that the process at the time of the previous power-off was not completed normally, the process proceeds to S912 also in this case.

  If the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S905: Yes), the RAM determination value is calculated (S906). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S907: No), that is, the calculated RAM If the determination value does not match the RAM determination value stored at the time of power-off, the backed up data has been destroyed. In such a case as well, the process proceeds to S912. Note that, as will be described later in the processing of S1014 in FIG. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly stored.

  In the process of S912, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 111 as the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) (S912). Upon receiving this payout initialization command, the payout control device 111 clears an area (work area) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets an initial value, and enters a state in which game ball payout control can be started. After transmitting the payout initialization command, main controller 110 executes initialization processing (S913, S914) of RAM 203.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business, the power is turned on while the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed during the start-up process, the RAM initialization process (S913, S914) is executed. Similarly, the initialization process (S913, S914) of the RAM 203 is executed when the occurrence information of the power-off is not set or when the abnormality of the backup is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like). . In the RAM initialization process (S913, S914), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S913), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S914). After the initialization process of the RAM 203 is executed, the process proceeds to S910.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S904: No), the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S905: Yes), and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( (S907: Yes), the power-off occurrence information is cleared while the backed up data is held in the RAM 203 (S908). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) to the gaming state when the drive power supply is cut off is transmitted (S909), and the process proceeds to S910. When the payout control device 111 receives this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213.

  In the process of S910, an effect permission command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113, and the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are permitted to execute various effects. Next, an interrupt is permitted (S911), and the process proceeds to a main process described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the main process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 after the above-described startup process will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing this main process. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As its outline, each process of S1001 to S1007 is executed as a periodic process with a period of 4 milliseconds, and the counter update process of S1010 and S1011 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the main processing, first, during execution of the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 10), output data such as commands stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 203 is transferred to each control device (peripheral). External output processing to be transmitted to the control device is executed (S1001). Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information detected in the switch reading processing of S101 in the timer interruption processing (see FIG. 10) is determined, and if there is winning detection information, the payout control device 111 corresponds to the number of balls acquired. Send a prize ball command. Further, the reserved ball number command set in the special symbol variation process (see FIG. 11) or the start winning process (see FIG. 13) is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. Also, the winning information command set in the start winning process is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. Further, by this external output processing, a variation pattern command, a stop type command, and the like necessary for the third symbol variation display by the third symbol display device 81 are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. In addition, the opening command, the round number command, and the ending command set in the jackpot control process (see FIG. 27) are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. In addition, when launching a sphere, a sphere launch signal is transmitted to the launch controller 112.

  Next, the value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated (S1002). Specifically, the variation type counter CS1 is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (198 in this embodiment). Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS 1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  When the update of the variation type counter CS1 is completed, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S1003). Next, when the special symbol is in the big hit state, the big hit effect is executed or variable. A jackpot control process for opening or closing the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a of the winning device 65 is executed (S1004). In the jackpot control process, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for each round of the big hit state, and it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the specific winning opening 65a has elapsed or whether a specified number of balls have won the specific winning opening 65a. When any of these conditions is met, the specific winning opening 65a is closed. The opening and closing of the specific winning opening 65a is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds. In the present embodiment, the jackpot control process (S1004) is executed in the main process, but may be executed in the timer interrupt process.

  Next, an electric accessory opening / closing process for performing opening / closing control of the electric accessory associated with the first entrance 64 is executed (S1005). In the electric accessory opening / closing process, when the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory is set by the process of S625 of the normal symbol variation process (see FIG. 14), the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is started. The opening / closing control of the electric accessory is continued until the opening time and the number of opening times set in the processing of S616 or the processing of S617 in the normal symbol variation processing are completed.

  Next, the 1st symbol display update process which updates the display of the 1st symbol display apparatus 37 is performed (S1006). In the first symbol display update process, when the variation pattern is set by the process of S308 or the process of S310 of the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 19), the variation display corresponding to the variation pattern is displayed as the first symbol display. Begin at device 37. In the present embodiment, among the LEDs 37a of the first symbol display device 37, until the fluctuation time elapses after the fluctuation starts, for example, if the currently lit LED is red, the red LED is turned off. The green LED is turned on, and if the green LED is lit, the green LED is turned off and the blue LED is turned on. If the blue LED is lit, the blue LED is turned off. And turn on the red LED.

  The main process is executed every 4 milliseconds, but if the LED lighting color is changed every time the main process is executed, the player cannot confirm the change in the LED lighting color. Therefore, a counter (not shown) is counted once every time the main process is executed so that the player can confirm the change in the lighting color of the LED. Change the lighting color of. That is, the lighting color of the LED is changed every 0.4 s. The counter value is reset to 0 when the lighting color of the LED is changed.

  In the first symbol display updating process, when the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern set by the process of S308 of the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 19) or the process of S310 is completed, the first symbol display device The variation display being executed in 37 is ended, and the stop symbol (first symbol) is displayed as the first symbol in the display mode set by the processing of S307 or the processing of S309 of the special symbol variation start processing (see FIG. 19). The device 37 is stopped (lighted).

  Next, a second symbol display update process for updating the display of the second symbol display device 83 is executed (S1007). In the second symbol display update process, when the variation time of the second symbol is set by the process of S620 of the normal symbol variation start process (see FIG. 14) or the process of S621, the second symbol display device 83 displays the variation display. Start. Thereby, in the 2nd symbol display apparatus 83, the variable display which turns on the symbol of "(circle)" and the symbol of "x" as a 2nd symbol alternately is performed. Further, in the second symbol display update process, when the stop display of the second symbol display device 83 is set by the processing of S623 of the normal symbol variation processing (see FIG. 14), the second symbol display device 83 executes it. The display of the stop symbol (second symbol) is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 in the display mode set in S613 or S618 of the normal symbol variation start process (see FIG. 14). (Lights up).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S1008). If no occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S1008: No), a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252. SG1 is not output and the power supply is not shut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the current main process (S1009). If the predetermined time has already elapsed (S1009: Yes), the process proceeds to S1001, and the above-described processes after S1001 are repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed since the start of the current main process (S1009: No), the first time is reached until the predetermined time, that is, within the remaining time until the next main process execution timing. The initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and the variation type counter CS1 are repeatedly updated (S1010, S1011).

  First, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S1010). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (299, 239 in the present embodiment). . Then, the updated values of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 203, respectively. Next, the variation type counter CS1 is updated by the same method as the processing of S1002 (S1011).

  Here, since the execution time of each process of S1001 to S1007 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next main process execution timing is not constant but varies. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the update of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 (that is, , The initial value of the first random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second random number counter C4) can be updated at random, and similarly, the variation type counter CS1 can be updated at random.

  In the processing of S1008, if the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S1008: Yes), the power supply is shut down due to the occurrence of a power outage or the power off, and the power outage monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power outage signal SG1. As a result, since the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 16 has been executed, the process at the time of power-off after S1012 is executed. First, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S1012), and a power-off command indicating that the power has been cut off is sent to other control devices (peripheral control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113). (S1013). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S1014), access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S1015), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 203.

  Note that the processing of S1008 is performed at the timing when the series of processing corresponding to the game state change performed in S1001 to S1007 ends, or at the end of one cycle of the processing of S1010 and S1011 performed within the remaining time. It is running. Therefore, in the main process of the main controller 110, the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed. Therefore, when returning from the power interruption state, the process is performed after the start-up process is completed. The process can be started from S1001. That is, the process can be started from the process of S1001 as in the case where the initialization is performed in the startup process. Therefore, in the process at the time of power shutdown, the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 are not saved in the stack area or the value of the stack pointer is not saved. In the initial setting process (S901), the stack pointer By setting to a predetermined value (initial value), it is possible to start from the processing of S1001. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden on the main control device 110 and to perform accurate control without causing the main control device 110 to malfunction or run away.

<Regarding Control Processing by Audio Lamp Control Device 113 in the First Embodiment>
Next, each control process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIGS. The processing of the MPU 221 is roughly classified into a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, and a main process that is executed after the startup process.

  First, a startup process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing this start-up process. This startup process is started when the power is turned on.

  When the start-up process is executed, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S1201). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Thereafter, depending on whether or not the power-off process flag is turned on, the power-on process of S1318 is performed in this startup process due to an instantaneous voltage drop (momentary power failure, so-called “instantaneous power failure”) (see FIG. 20). ) Is determined during execution (S1202). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 20, when the sound lamp control device 113 receives a power-off command from the main control device 110 (see S1315 in FIG. 20), it executes a power-off process in S1318. The power-off process flag is turned on before the power-off process is executed, and the power-off process flag is turned off after the power-off process ends. Therefore, whether or not the power-off process in S1318 is in the middle of execution can be determined by the state of the power-off process flag.

  If the power-off process flag is off (S1202: No), the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut off, or after a momentary power failure occurs and the power-off process at S1318 is performed. It was started after the execution of the process was completed, or started only after the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 was reset due to noise or the like (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110). is there. Therefore, in these cases, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1203).

  Confirmation of data destruction of the RAM 223 is performed as follows. That is, data as a keyword “55AAh” is written in a specific area of the RAM 223 by the process of S1206. Therefore, the data stored in the specific area is checked, and if the data is “55AAh”, there is no data destruction in the RAM 223. Conversely, if the data is not “55AAh”, the data destruction in the RAM 223 can be confirmed. If data destruction of the RAM 223 is confirmed (S1203: Yes), the process proceeds to S1204, and initialization of the RAM 223 is started. On the other hand, if data destruction of the RAM 223 is not confirmed (S1203: No), the process proceeds to S1208.

  If the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut down, the keyword “55AAh” is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 223 (the memory in the RAM 223 is lost due to the power-off). ), It is determined that the data in the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1203: Yes), and the process proceeds to S1204. On the other hand, this start-up process was started after an instantaneous power failure and after completing the power-off process in S1318, or is reset only to the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 due to noise or the like. When the process starts, since the keyword “55AAh” is stored in the specific area of the RAM 223, it is determined that the data in the RAM 223 is normal (S1203: No), and the process proceeds to S1208.

  If the power-off process flag is on (S1202: Yes), the startup process this time is after an instantaneous power failure has occurred and during the execution of the power-off process in S1318, the sound lamp control device 113. The MPU 221 is started after being reset. In such a case, since the power-off process is being executed, the storage state of the RAM 223 is not necessarily correct. Therefore, since control cannot be continued in such a case, the process proceeds to S1204 and initialization of the RAM 223 is started.

  In the process of S1204, the entire storage area of the RAM 223 is checked (S1204). As a check method, first, “0FFh” is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to check whether it is “0FFh”. If “0FFh”, it is determined as normal. The writing and checking for each byte are performed in the order of “55h”, “0AAh”, and “00h” after “0FFh”. This RAM 223 read / write check clears all storage areas of the RAM 223 to zero.

  If it is determined that the read / write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 223 (S1205: Yes), the keyword “55AAh” is written in the specific area of the RAM 223 and the RAM destruction check data is set (S1206). By checking the keyword “55AAh” written in the specific area, it is checked whether or not there is data corruption in the RAM 223. On the other hand, if an abnormality in the read / write check is detected in any storage area of the RAM 223 (S1205: No), the abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified (S1207), and an infinite loop is performed until the power is shut off. The abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified by the display lamp 34. The sound output device 226 may output a sound to notify the abnormality of the RAM 223, or an error command may be transmitted to the display control device 114 to display an error message on the third symbol display device 81. It may be.

  In the processing of S1208, it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is turned on (S1208). The power-off flag is turned on when the power-off process in S1318 is executed (see S1317 in FIG. 20). In other words, since the power-off flag is turned on before the power-off process in S1318 is executed, the current start-up process is instantaneous because the power-off flag is turned on to reach the process in S1208. This is a case where the process is started after a power failure has occurred and the execution of the power-off process in S1318 is completed. Therefore, in such a case (S1208: Yes), the RAM work area is cleared to initialize each process of the sound lamp control device 113 (S1209), the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S1210), and an interrupt is performed. The permission is set (S1211), and the process proceeds to the main process. Note that the work area of the RAM 223 is an area other than an area for storing commands received from the main control device 110.

  On the other hand, when the power-off flag is turned off, the process of S1208 is reached because the current start-up process is started after, for example, the power supply is completely shut down, so that the process of S1208 is performed via the processes of S1204 to S1206. This is a case where the processing has been reached, or the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is reset only (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110) due to noise or the like. Therefore, in such a case (S1208: No), S1209 which is the process of clearing the work area of the RAM 223 is skipped, the process proceeds to S1210, the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S1210), and the interrupt permission is set. In step S1211, the process proceeds to the main process.

  The reason for skipping the clear process in S1209 is that when the process from S1204 to S1208 is reached via the process in S1206, all the storage areas of the RAM 223 have already been cleared by the process in S1204. When only the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started, the data in the work area of the RAM 223 is stored without being cleared, so that the sound lamp control device 113 is saved. This is because the control can be continued.

  Next, a main process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 after the start-up process of the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing this main process. When the main process is executed, it is first determined whether or not 1 msec or more has elapsed since the main process was started or since the current processing of S1301 was executed (S1301). If not (S1301: No), the process proceeds to S1311 without performing the processes in S1302 to S1310. In S1301, it is determined whether or not 1 msec has passed. S1302 to S1310 are mainly processes related to display (production), whereas it is not necessary to edit in a short cycle (within 1 msec). This is because it is preferable to execute the variable display setting process of S1311, the command determination process of S1312, and the process of updating the counter values of S1313 and S1314 in a short cycle. By executing the processing of S1312 in a short cycle, it is possible to prevent the reception of a command transmitted from the main controller 110 from being missed. By executing the processing of S1311 in a short cycle, the command received by the command determination processing Based on the above, it is possible to make a setting related to the changing effect without delay.

  If 1 msec or more has elapsed in the process of S1301 (S1301: Yes), first, various commands for the display control apparatus 114 set by the processes of S1303 to S1312 are transmitted to the display control apparatus 114 (S1302). ). Next, the setting of the lighting mode of the display lamp 34 and the lighting mode of the lamp edited in the processing of S1308 described later are set (S1303), and then the power-on notification process is executed (S1304). In the power-on notification process, when the power is turned on, a notification is given to notify that the power is turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). The notification is performed by the audio output device 226 or the lamp display device 227. Is called. Moreover, it is good also as what transmits a command to the display control apparatus 114 to alert | report that power was supplied on the screen of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81. FIG. If the power is not turned on, the process proceeds to S1305 without performing the notification by the power-on notification process.

  In the process of S1305, a waiting-for-waiting effect process is executed, and then a hold number display update process is executed (S1306). In the customer waiting effect process, when a predetermined period of time elapses when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player, setting for switching the display of the third symbol display device 81 to the title screen is performed, and the setting is displayed as a command. Sent to device 114. In the reserved number display update process, a process for turning on a reserved lamp (not shown) according to the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is performed.

  Thereafter, frame button input monitoring / effect processing is executed (S1307). This frame button input monitoring / production process monitors the input of whether or not the frame button 22 operated by the player has been pressed to enhance the production effect, and corresponds to the case where the input of the frame button 22 is confirmed. This is a process for setting to produce an effect. Details of this frame button input monitoring / production process (S1307) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the frame button input monitoring / production process ends, the lamp editing process is executed (S1308), and then the sound editing / output process is executed (S1309). In the lamp editing process, lighting patterns and the like of the illumination units 29 to 33 are set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81. In the sound editing / output process, the output pattern of the sound output device 226 is set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81, and the sound is output from the sound output device 226 according to the setting.

  After the process of S1309, a liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1310), and the process proceeds to S1311. In the liquid crystal effect execution management process, a time synchronized with the time required for the variable display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set based on the variable pattern command transmitted from the main controller 110. The lamp editing process of S1308 is executed based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution monitoring process. Note that the sound editing / output process of S1309 is also executed in a time synchronized with the time required for the variable display performed in the third symbol display device 81.

  In the process of S1311, a command determination process for performing a process according to the command received from the main controller 110 is performed (S1311). Details of this command determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, after this command determination process (FIG. 21, S1311), a variable display setting process is executed (S1312). In the variation display setting process, a variation pattern command for display is generated and set based on the variation pattern command received from the main control device 110 in order to cause the third symbol display device 81 to execute a variation effect. As a result, the command is transmitted to the display control device 114. Details of the change display setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the processing of S1312 is completed, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the work RAM 233 (S1315). The information on the occurrence of power-off is stored when a power-off command is received from the main controller 110. If power failure occurrence information is stored in the processing of S1315 (S1315: Yes), both the power shutdown flag and the power shutdown flag are turned on (S1317), and the power shutdown processing is executed (S1318). After the power-off process is executed, the power-off process flag is turned off (S1319), and then the process is looped infinitely. In the power-off process, the generation of the interrupt process is prohibited and each output port is turned off to turn off the output from the audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227. Further, the storage of the information on occurrence of power interruption is also erased.

  On the other hand, if the information on occurrence of power interruption is not stored in the process of S1315 (S1315: No), it is determined whether or not the RAM 223 is destroyed based on the keyword stored in the RAM 223 (S1316), and the RAM 223 is destroyed. If not (S1316: No), the process returns to S1301, and the main process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1316: Yes), the processing is looped infinitely in order to stop the subsequent processing. Here, if it is determined that the RAM is destroyed and an infinite loop is performed, the main process is not executed, and thereafter, the display by the third symbol display device 81 does not change. Therefore, since the player can know that an abnormality has occurred, he can call a hall clerk or the like and request repair of the pachinko machine 10 or the like. Further, when it is confirmed that the RAM 223 is destroyed, the sound output device 226 or the lamp display device 227 may notify the RAM destruction.

  Next, a command determination process (S1311) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the command determination process (S1311). This command determination processing (S1311) is executed in the main processing (see FIG. 20) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113, and determines the command received from the main control device 110 as described above. . Further, in this process, when the reserved ball number command is received from the main control device 110, the third symbol display device 81 also determines to start the continuous notice effect.

  In the command determination process, first, the first command received from the main controller 110 among unprocessed commands is read from the command storage area provided in the RAM 223, analyzed, and the variation pattern command is received from the main controller 110. It is determined whether or not (S1401). When the variation pattern command is received (S1401: Yes), the variation start flag 223c provided in the RAM 223 is turned on (S1402), and the variation pattern type is extracted from the received variation pattern command (S1403). After that, based on the extracted variation pattern and SW effect pattern table (222a), a SW effect scenario is selected and the SW valid time set in the scenario is set (S1404). Thereafter, the process returns to the main process. The variation pattern type extracted here is stored in the RAM 223 and is referred to when a variation display setting process (see FIG. 22) described later is executed. Then, it is used to set a display variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 of the start of the variation effect and its variation pattern type.

  On the other hand, if the variation pattern command has not been received (S1401: No), it is then determined whether a stop type command has been received from the main control device 110 (S1405). When the stop type command is received (S1405: Yes), the stop type selection flag 223d of the RAM 223 is set to ON (S1406), and the stop type is extracted from the received stop type command (S1407). Return to processing. The stop type extracted here is stored in the RAM 223 and is referred to when a later-described variable display setting process (see FIG. 22) is executed. Then, it is used to set a display stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type of the variation effect.

  On the other hand, if a stop type command has not been received (S1405: No), it is then determined whether or not a reserved ball number command has been received from the main control device 110 (S1408). Then, when the reserved ball number command is received (S1408: Yes), the value included in the received held ball number command, that is, the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c of the main controller 110 (special symbol). Is extracted and stored in the special symbol holding ball number counter 223b of the sound lamp control device 113 (S1409). In the process of S1409, a display reserved ball number command for notifying the display control device 114 of the updated value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is set. After the process of S1409 is completed, the process returns to the main process.

  Here, since the number-of-holding balls command is sent from the main controller 110 when the ball wins the first entrance 64 (start winning) or when a special symbol lottery is performed, the starting win is received. Is detected or each time a special symbol is drawn, the value of the special symbol reserved ball counter 223b of the voice lamp control device 113 is changed to the value of the special symbol reserved ball counter of the main controller 110 by the processing of S1409. It can be adjusted to the value of 203c. Therefore, even if the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the sound lamp control device 113 deviates from the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c of the main control device 110 due to the influence of noise or the like, At the time of symbol lottery, the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the sound lamp control device 113 can be corrected to match the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c of the main control device 110. When the processing of S1408 is executed, a display reserved ball number command for notifying the display controller 114 of the updated value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is set. Thereby, in the display control device 114, the number of reserved balls corresponding to the number of reserved balls is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  In the processing of S1408, if the pending ball number command has not been received (S1408: No), it is then determined whether or not a winning information command has been received from the main control device 110 (S1410). When the winning information command is received (S1410: Yes), the winning information indicated by the received winning command is stored in the winning information storage area 223a (S1411). Here, in the winning information storage area 223a, the determination result of each holding ball and the winning information such as the jackpot type are stored for each holding ball.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S1410 that a winning command has not been received (S1410: No), a process according to another command is executed (S1419).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the variable display setting process (S1312) executed by the MPU 221 in the audio lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the change display setting process (S1312). This variable display setting process (S1312) is executed in the main process (see FIG. 20) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113, and in order to execute a variable effect in the third symbol display device 81, A display variation pattern command is generated and set based on the variation pattern command received from main controller 110.

  In the variation display setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation start flag 223c provided in the RAM 223 is ON (S1501). If it is determined that the fluctuation start flag 223c is not on (that is, it is off) (S1501: No), the fluctuation pattern command is not received from the main controller 110, so the process proceeds to S1506. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation start flag 223c is on (S1501: Yes), the fluctuation start flag 223c is turned off (S1502), and then the fluctuation pattern is determined in the process of S1403 of the command determination process (see FIG. 21). The variation pattern type in the variation effect extracted from the command is acquired from the RAM 223 (S1503).

  Then, based on the acquired variation pattern type, a variation pattern command for display for notification to the display control device 114 is generated, and the command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1504). The display control device 114 receives the display variation pattern command so that the third symbol display device 81 performs the variation display of the third symbol with the variation pattern indicated by the display variation pattern command. Display control of the variation effect is started.

  Next, the data stored in the winning information storage area 223a is shifted (S1505). In the process of S1505, a process of sequentially shifting data stored in the first area to the fourth area of the winning information storage area 223a to the execution area side is performed. More specifically, the data in each area is shifted such as first area → execution area, second area → first area, third area → second area, and fourth area → third area. After the data is shifted, the process proceeds to S1506.

  In the processing of S1506, it is determined whether or not the stop type selection flag 223d provided in the RAM 233 is on (S1506). If it is determined that the stop type selection flag 223d is not on (that is, it is off) (S1506: No), the stop type command has not been received from the main control device 110, so this change display The setting process ends, and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop type selection flag 223d is on (S1506: Yes), the stop type selection flag 223d is turned off (S1507), and then in the process of S1407 of the command determination process (see FIG. 20), The stop type in the variation effect extracted from the stop type command is acquired from the RAM 223 (S1508).

  In the processing of S1509, based on the set stop type, a display stop type command for notification to the display control device 114 is generated, and the command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1509). . In the display control device 114, by receiving this display stop type command, the stop symbol corresponding to the stop type indicated by this display stop type command is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The stop display of the fluctuation effect is controlled.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the frame button input monitoring / production process (S1307) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 in the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the frame button input monitoring / effect processing (S1307).

  In the frame button input monitoring / effect processing (FIG. 23, S1307), first, it is determined whether the value stored in the SW valid time storage area 223g is a value larger than 0, that is, the SW valid time is in effect (S1601). The SW valid time indicates that the operation is determined as valid when the frame button 22 is operated by the player. If it is determined in the processing of S1601 that it is outside the SW valid time (S1601: Yes), the SW pressing number counter 223e is reset to 0 which is an initial value (S1602). Thereafter, this process is terminated. The SW pressing number counter 223e is a counter value for counting the number of times the frame button 22 is pressed during the SW valid time. As described above, when it is outside the SW valid time, the number of SW presses during the SW valid time can be accurately counted by resetting the SW press counter 223e to the initial value.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the processing of S1601 that the SW valid time is in effect (S1601: No), the value in the SW valid time storage area 223g is subtracted and updated (S1603). It is determined whether the frame button 22 has been pressed (S1604). If it is determined that the frame button 22 has not been pressed (S1604: No), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1604 that the frame button 22 has been pressed (S1604: Yes), the SW valid time is acquired from the SW valid time storage area 223g (S1605).

  The value of the SW pressing number counter 223e is incremented by 1 and updated. Next, a lottery probability setting process is executed (S1607). Here, in the lottery probability setting process (S1607), a process of setting the lottery probability in the lottery of the effect to be displayed based on the pressing of the frame button 22 based on the current SW valid time is executed.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 24, the lottery probability setting process (S1607) will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the lottery probability setting process (S1607). In the lottery probability setting process (FIG. 24, S1607), first, it is determined whether the SW valid time is 1 second or less (S1701). If it is determined that the remaining SW valid time is 1 second or less (S1701: Yes), the lottery probability is set to 1/2 (S1702). Here, when the lottery probability is set to ½, among the values of the effect counter 223f (0 to 199), values from 0 to 99 are set as winning values.

  It is determined whether the value of the SW press counter 223e is 20 or more (S1703). If it is determined that the value of the SW press counter 223e is 20 or more (S1703: Yes), the lottery probability is set to 1/1 (S1704). Here, all the values of the effect counter 223f are set as winning values. Thereafter, this process is terminated. On the other hand, in the processing of S1703, when it is determined that the SW press counter 223e is less than 20 (S1703: No), this processing is terminated.

  Next, in the processing of S1701, when it is determined that the SW effective time is not 1 second or less, it is determined whether the SW effective time is 2 seconds or less (S1705). If it is determined that the SW valid time is 2 seconds or less (S1705: Yes), the lottery probability is set to 1/4 (S1706). Here, among the values of the effect counter 223f, values from 0 to 49 are set as winning values. It is determined whether the value of the SW press counter 223e is 10 or more (S1707). If it is determined that the value of the SW press counter 223e is 10 or more (S1707: Yes), the lottery probability is set to 1/2 (S1708). Here, the same process as the process of S1702 is executed. Thereafter, this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in the processing of S1707 that the value of the SW pressing number counter 223e is less than 10 (S1707: No), this processing ends.

  In the processing of S1705, when it is determined that the SW valid time is not 2 seconds or less (S1705: No), the lottery probability is set to 1/5 (S1709). Here, in the process of setting the lottery probability to 1/5, among the values of the effect counter 223f, values from 0 to 39 are set as winning values. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when the frame button 22 is pressed according to the remaining SW effective time, the display mode is changed (in this embodiment, the indicators shown in FIGS. 5A to 5B are changed). The lottery probability for executing the lottery of whether or not to raise is set. The lottery probability was set so that the probability of winning was higher as the SW valid time was shorter. Accordingly, when the frame button 22 is continuously operated during the SW effective time to raise the indicator shown in FIG. 5A, if the remaining SW effective time is long, the winning lottery probability Is set low, the indicator can be hardly raised. On the other hand, when the SW effective time is reduced, the winning lottery probability is set high, so that the indicator can be set to easily rise. Therefore, it is possible to make the player enjoy the effect of operating the frame button 22 by fully utilizing the SW valid time.

  In the present embodiment, if the number of presses exceeds the predetermined number due to the number of presses of the frame button 22. The winning lottery probability is set high. Thereby, for a player who presses the frame button 22 continuously for a short time, the hit probability is set high, and it is easy for the player to easily display an advantageous display by operating the frame button 22 many times. It can be reminiscent. Therefore, the player can enjoy playing the game by operating the frame button 22. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a problem that the player gets bored with the game early.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5A, the indicator is displayed during the special symbol variation display, and when the player operates the frame button 22, the indicator rises. As shown in (b), an example of the SW effect that informs the player that the result of determining whether or not the special symbol is a big hit is given to the player when the indicator is raised to the scale indicated as winning has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the special symbol (third symbol) is set as a jackpot A and the jackpot B is set as a difficult-to-recognize symbol, and the jackpot is notified when it becomes rough. Thereafter, an effect of continuously hitting the frame button 22 for a certain period of time for whether it is a big hit A or a big hit B is executed, and a lottery is executed every time the frame button 22 is operated. You may comprise by SW production which alert | reports to a player whether it is a jackpot A or a jackpot B when the lottery is won. Even in such a case, as in the present embodiment, by varying the lottery probability according to the SW effective time, it is possible to make the player perform an effect of pressing the frame button 22 by effectively using the SW effective time. it can.

  Furthermore, since the lottery is executed each time the frame button 22 is pressed in the configuration of the present embodiment, the number of times determined to be hit when pressed is random, for example, it is determined to be hit by pressing 10 times. In some cases, it may be determined to be a win at the first time, so that it is possible to produce an effect that gives the player an unexpectedness. Therefore, various patterns can be enjoyed by the player, and the player can be prevented from getting bored early.

  Returning to FIG. 23, the description will be continued. When the lottery probability setting process (S1607) is executed, the value of the effect counter 223f is acquired based on the lottery probability set by the lottery probability setting process (S1607), and the lottery is executed (S1608). It is determined whether the lottery result is a win (S1609). If the lottery result is out (S1609: No), this process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the lottery result is a win (S1609: Yes), it is determined whether the determination result of the special symbol that is currently changing is a big hit (S1610). If it is determined that the determination result is a big hit (S1610: Yes), it is determined whether or not one notification is made (S1611). Here, it is determined that the value of the acquired effect counter is 0 to 5. When it is determined that one notification is to be made (S1612: Yes), a display hitting gauge effect command is set (S1612). Thereafter, the value of the SW valid time counter 223g is reset to 0, which is an initial value, and the value of the SW pressing number counter 223e is reset to 0 (S1613). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  In this way, when a lottery is executed to determine whether or not an effect is to be won, a lottery for one notification is executed, and when the one notification lottery is won, the indicator is raised to MAX and displayed. A hit gauge production command is set. Therefore, it is possible to show the player an effect in which the indicator suddenly becomes MAX (see FIG. 5B). Therefore, since an unexpected effect can be provided to the player, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the game at an early stage.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the processing of S1611 that the one-notification lottery is out (S1611: No), the value of the SW press counter 223e is equal to or greater than the upper limit value (30 or more in this embodiment). Is determined (S1614). When it is determined that the value of the SW pressing number counter 223e is equal to or greater than the upper limit value (S1614: Yes), the process of S1612 is executed. Thereby, as shown in FIG.5 (b), it raises to the scale shown by victory, and it is alert | reported that it is a jackpot.

  On the other hand, in the process of S1614, when it is determined that the SW pressing number counter 223e is less than the upper limit value (S1614: No), the process of S1615 is executed. If it is determined in the process of S1610 that the determination result is wrong (S1610: No), the process of S1615 is executed. In the processing of S1615, a display gauge effect command indicating the scale of the indicator corresponding to the value of the SW pressing number counter 223e is set (S1615).

  In the present embodiment, the value of the SW press number counter 223e is set to 1 to 5 for the scale 1, 6 to 9 for the scale 2, 10 to 15 for the scale 3, 16 to 19 for the scale 4, and 20 to 29 for the scale 5. The In the present embodiment, the indicator is raised in correspondence with the value of the SW pressing number counter 223e. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the scale before the big hit (the scale 5 in the present embodiment) You may comprise so that it may raise one by one whenever it wins the lottery of SW production. With this configuration, the number of times the frame button 22 is pressed can be set randomly and the scale can be increased. Therefore, a different production pattern can be provided to the player every time. In the present embodiment, the processing executed in the display control device 114 is already known processing, and thus detailed illustration and description thereof will be omitted.

<About the Pachinko Machine 10 in the Second Embodiment>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment described above, the configuration in which the SW effective time can be used effectively by changing the SW production lottery probability according to the SW effective time has been described.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, when the SW effective time is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time, the value of the number of times the frame button 22 is pressed (SW pressing frequency counter 223e) is greater than or equal to the predetermined number. For example, it differs from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment in that it is configured to extend the SW effective time. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the element same as 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

<Electric Configuration in Second Embodiment>
The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment is different from the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment in that an SW lottery extension flag 223h is added to the RAM 223 of the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113. Yes. Since the other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The SW lottery extension flag 223h is a flag indicating that the SW valid time is extended and set. The SW lottery extension flag 223h is set to OFF in the initial state when the power is supplied to the pachinko machine 10. Further, in the process of S1636 of the lottery probability setting process 2 (FIG. 28, S1630) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113, it is set to ON when the SW valid time is extended and set. Further, it is set to OFF in the processing of S1620 and S1640 of the frame button input monitoring / effect processing (FIG. 27, S1320).

<Regarding Control Processing by the Pachinko Machine 10 in the Second Embodiment>
Next, a control process executed by the pachinko machine 10 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the second embodiment, the control process executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is changed with respect to the first embodiment. About other processing, since the same processing as a 1st embodiment is performed, the detailed explanation is omitted.

<Regarding Control Processing by the Audio Lamp Control Device 113 in the Second Embodiment>
Next, a control process executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the second embodiment, the frame button input monitoring / effect process (FIG. 23, S1307) is changed to the frame button input monitoring / effect process 2 (FIG. 27, S1320) as compared to the first embodiment. About other processing, since the same processing as a 1st embodiment is performed, the detailed explanation is omitted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the frame button input monitoring / production process 2 (S1320) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the frame button input monitoring / effect processing 2 (S1320). The frame button input monitoring / production process 2 (FIG. 27, S1320) in the second embodiment is different from the frame button input monitoring / production process (FIG. 23, S1307) in the first embodiment (see FIG. 23, S1307). 24, S1607) is changed to the lottery probability setting process 2 (FIG. 28, S1630), and the processes of S1620 and S1640 are added respectively. About other processing, since the same processing as a 1st embodiment is performed, the detailed explanation is omitted.

  In the process of S1602, when the SW valid time is 0, the SW pressing number counter 223e is set to 0, and then the process of S1620 is executed. In the process of S1620, the SW extension flag 223h is set to OFF (S1620). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  When the process of S1606 is executed, a lottery probability setting process 2 is executed (S1630). The lottery probability setting process 2 (S1630) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the lottery probability setting process 2 (S1630).

  In the lottery probability setting process 2 (FIG. 28, S1630), first, it is determined whether the SW valid time is 3 seconds or less (S1631). If it is determined that the SW valid time is longer than 3 seconds (S1631: No), the lottery probability is set to 1/10 (S1632). Here, among the values of the effect counter 223f, values from 0 to 66 are set as winning values.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the remaining SW effective time is 3 seconds or less (S1631: Yes), it is determined whether the SW lottery extension flag 223h is off (S1633). When it is determined that the SW lottery extension flag 223h is on (S1633: No), the processing of S1638 is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the SW lottery extension flag 223h is OFF in the processing of S1633 (S1633: Yes), it is determined whether the value of the SW pressing number counter 223e is 30 or more (S1634). When it is determined that the value of the SW press counter 223e is less than 30 (S1634: No), the process of S1638 is executed.

  On the other hand, in the processing of S1634, when it is determined that the value of the SW press counter 223e is 30 or more (S1634: Yes), 5 seconds is added to the SW effective time set in the SW effective time storage area 223g. (S1635). The SW lottery extension flag 223h is set to ON (S1636). A display valid time extension command is set (S1637). By this command, as shown in FIG. 6B, the indicator increases to the right so that it can be determined that the SW effective time has been increased by the indicator indicating the SW effective time displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Displayed with a different color. Since the added amount is displayed on the indicator in a display mode having a different color or pattern as shown by b, the player can easily recognize that the SW valid time has been extended. Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the third symbol display device 81 displays a character notifying the player that the SW valid time “extended service !!” has been added and extended. Thereby, the player can easily recognize that the SW effective time has increased.

  In the processing of S1638, the lottery probability is set to 1/3 (S1638). Thereafter, this process is terminated. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the SW effective time is less than 3 seconds, the number of times the frame button 22 has been pressed is determined. If the SW effective time is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the SW effective time is extended. Thus, for a player who frequently presses the frame button 22, the SW valid time is extended, and the period for operating the frame button 22 is further increased, so that it is more enjoyable to operate the frame button 22. Can do. On the other hand, for a player who does not operate the frame button 22 much, the SW valid time is not extended and the SW valid time ends. Therefore, it is possible to produce effects that match the player's game style.

  In this embodiment, the SW effective time is configured to be extended when the number of times the frame button 22 is pressed is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the result of determining whether or not the special symbol is changing is a big hit. In some cases, it may be set to be extended as compared with the case of being out of place. In this case, the SW valid time may be extended when the lottery is performed regardless of the number of times the SW is pressed or with a predetermined lottery probability based on the number of times the SW is pressed. With this configuration, even a player who plays a game without operating the frame button 22 operates the frame button 22 with the expectation that the result of the determination of success / failure will be a big hit by extending the SW valid time. To be able to. Therefore, the game preference is further improved and the player can be more entertained.

  Returning to FIG. 27, the description will be continued. When the process of S1613 is executed, the process of S1640 is executed. In the process of S1640, the SW lottery extension flag 223h is set to OFF (S1640). Thereby, after the SW effect is finished, the SW lottery extension flag is set to OFF, so that it is possible to suppress a problem that the SW valid time is extended many times.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, a lottery probability setting process 3 (S1650) will be described as a modification of the second embodiment. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing lottery probability setting processing 3 (S1650) in a modification of the second embodiment. The lottery probability setting process 3 (FIG. 29, S1650) in the modification of the second embodiment is different from the lottery probability setting process 2 (FIG. 28, S1630) in the second embodiment in that the process of S1637 is changed to the process of S1657. has been changed. The processes from S1651 to S1656 and S1658 of the lottery probability setting process 3 (FIG. 29, S1650) are executed in the same manner as the processes of S1631 to S1636 and S1638 of the lottery probability setting process 2 (FIG. 28, S1630). .

  In the process of S1657, a display variable command for instructing to set the SW valid time display to 1/5 is set. As a result, the display control device 114 changes the indicator of the SW effective time in accordance with the decrease of the SW effective time, but the variable speed is set to 1/5. Thus, as in the second embodiment, the variable speed (decrease speed) of the indicator indicating the SW effective time is set to be slow without displaying the display to increase the indicator, so that the player can extend the SW effective time. I can recognize that.

<About the Pachinko Machine 10 in the Third Embodiment>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 37. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment described above, the configuration in which the SW effective time can be used effectively by changing the SW production lottery probability according to the SW effective time has been described.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment, when the SW effect is displayed when the frame button 22 is pressed and the SW effect ends, the remaining time of the SW valid time is added, It differs from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment in that it is configured to provide the player with a special effect (a mission effect in this embodiment) set by the remaining SW effective time in the SW effect of the first time. . In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the element same as 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

<About the display aspect of the SW effect of the pachinko machine 10 in the third embodiment>
Next, an example of a display mode displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the SW effect of the pachinko machine 10 in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 (a) to 30 (b). FIG. 30A shows a comment (character) indicating the expectation of a special symbol that is changing when the SW effect in the third embodiment is set and the frame button 22 is operated by the player during the SW valid time. It is the figure which showed an example of the display mode when it is displayed. On the lower right side of the third symbol display device 81, a symbol schematically showing the frame button 22 and an indicator M that can identify the remaining SW effective time are displayed. The portion indicated by a of the indicator indicates the remaining SW effective time. Further, on the left side of the display mode of the indicator M, a time indicator T indicating the total status of the remaining time of the SW valid time when the frame button 22 is pressed and the SW effect is finished is displayed. The remaining time of the SW valid time is added up, and the indicator rises clockwise according to the added time.

  FIG. 30B is a diagram showing a display mode when the total value of the remaining SW effective time reaches the upper limit value and the mission effect is executed corresponding to the total time. When the remaining time reaches the upper limit value, a “mission mission” character is displayed, and a character “reach 7 within 3 minutes!” Indicating the mission content is displayed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the winning / non-judgment result of the special symbol is a big hit when the reach display mode is set with seven symbols. The remaining SW effective time is the time indicated by a displayed by the indicator M when the frame button 22 is pressed, and the player can easily recognize how much SW effective time remains. Can be made.

  Thus, the player presses the frame button 22 at an early timing in order to end the SW effect while leaving as much SW valid time as possible when the SW effect is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player participate in the game more, and to suppress the problem that the player gets bored early.

<Electrical Configuration in Third Embodiment>
The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the third embodiment is different from the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment in the display lottery table 222c and comment selection table 222d in the ROM 222 of the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113. And indicator setting data 222e are respectively added.

  The display lottery table 222c is a data table for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined effect in the SW effect. FIG. 31C is a schematic diagram schematically showing the display lottery table 222c. The value of the effect counter 223f is assigned to each of the winning lottery and the winning lottery according to the determination result of the special symbol being changed. As shown in FIG. 31 (c), when the determination result of the special symbol is a big hit, it is configured to be more easily determined as a win than when it is a miss.

  The comment selection table 222d is a data table for selecting the display content of the comment notice (see FIG. 30A) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the SW effect shown in FIG.

  The indicator setting table 222e is a data table for determining the display mode of the time indicator T corresponding to the total remaining time of the SW valid time, as shown in FIG. 32 (b). A variable amount for changing the display of the indicator is set corresponding to the total remaining time. The color of the time indicator T is varied up to the angle set as the indicator angle, and the player can recognize the total value of the remaining time.

  Further, a remaining time storage area 223i and a mission flag 223j are added to the RAM 223 of the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113, respectively.

  The remaining time storage area 223i is a storage area in which the remaining SW effective time is stored. When the comment notice is set and the player operates the frame button 22, the remaining time of the SW valid time at that time is stored in the remaining time storage area 223i.

  The mission flag 223j is a flag indicating that a mission effect is being executed. When the mission effect is set, the mission flag 223j is set on.

  Since the other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the fluctuation pattern selection table of the pachinko machine 10 in the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 33 (a) is a diagram schematically showing a variation pattern selection table for selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol during normal times (other than the mission effect). In each variation pattern, the value of the effect counter 223f is set, and when the value matches the value of the acquired effect counter 223f, a comment notice as an SW effect is set. FIG. 33B is a variation pattern selection table for selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol when the mission effect is set. Even when the mission effect is set, the variation time of the selected variation pattern is not changed, and only the display mode displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is the content of the mission effect. The SW effect is not selected during the mission effect.

<Control processing by the audio lamp control device 113 in the third embodiment>
Next, a control process executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The control process executed in the third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the command determination process (FIG. 21, S1311) is changed to the command determination process 2 (FIG. 34, S1330), the frame button input monitoring / effect process. (FIG. 23, S1307) is changed to frame button input monitoring / effect processing 3 (FIG. 36, S1340), respectively. About other processing, since the same processing as a 1st embodiment is performed, the detailed explanation is omitted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 34, the command determination process 2 (S1330) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the command determination process 2 (S1330). In the command determination process 2 (FIG. 34, S1330) in the third embodiment, the processes of S1402 to S1404 are deleted and the process of S1420 is added to the command determination process (FIG. 21, S1311) in the first embodiment. Has been. About other processing, since the same processing as a 1st embodiment is performed, the detailed explanation is omitted.

  Next, referring to FIG. 35, a variation pattern selection process (S1420), which is one process in the command determination process 2 (FIG. 34, S1330) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the third embodiment. Will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing this variation pattern selection process (S1420).

  In the variation pattern selection process (FIG. 35, S1330), first, the variation start flag 223c is set to ON (S1421). It is determined whether the mission flag 223j is set to ON (S1422). If it is determined that the mission flag 223j is on (S1422: Yes), a variation pattern is selected from the mission variation pattern selection table (see FIG. 33B) based on the received command (S1423). . Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the processing of S1422 that the mission flag 223j is off (S1422: No), a variation pattern is extracted from the received command (S1424). Here, the variation pattern is selected (extracted) from the variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. Based on the extracted variation pattern and the value of the effect counter 223f, the SW effect notice is determined and the SW valid time is set (S1425). Here, it is determined whether or not the acquired value of the effect counter 223f matches the value of the effect counter 223f set in the selected variation pattern, and if they match, the comment notice that is the SW effect is selected.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the frame button input monitoring / production process 3 (S1340) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the frame button input monitoring / effect processing 3 (S1340).

  In the frame button input monitoring / production process 3 (FIG. 36, S1340), first, it is determined whether the SW valid time is 0 (S1661). If it is determined that the SW valid time is 0 (S1661: Yes), it is determined whether the mission flag 223j is on (S1662). If it is determined that the mission flag 223j is on (S1662: Yes), the remaining time set in the remaining time storage area 223i is subtracted by the elapsed time (S1663). It is determined whether the value stored in the remaining time storage area 223i is 0 (S1664). If it is determined that the value stored in the remaining time storage area 223i is 0 (S1664: Yes), the mission flag 223j is set to off (S1665). On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S1662 that the mission flag is OFF (S1662: No), if it is determined that the value stored in the remaining time storage area 223i is not 0 in the process of S1664 (S1664: No), this process ends.

  If it is determined in the process of S1661 that the SW effective time is not 0 (S1661: No), the SW effective time is subtracted (S1666). It is determined whether the frame button 22 has been pressed (S1667). If it is determined that the frame button 22 has not been pressed (S1667: No), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1667 that the frame button 22 has been pressed (S1667: Yes), a display SW pressing command is set (S1668). This command notifies the display control device 114 that the frame button 22 has been pressed, and the display mode displayed by the display control device 114 is varied.

  The remaining SW effective time is stored in the remaining time storage area 223i (S1669). A comment to be displayed is selected from the comment selection table 222d (see FIG. 32A) based on the value of the effect counter 223f and the result of the determination (S1670). A display comment display command is set based on the comment selected in step S1670. By this command, a comment displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is notified to the display control device 114 and displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The SW valid time stored in the SW valid time storage area 223g is set to 0 (S1672). Thereafter, a mission setting process is executed (S1673), and this process is terminated.

  The mission setting process (S1673) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing this mission setting process (S1673).

  In the mission setting process (FIG. 37, S1673), first, it is determined whether the remaining time stored in the remaining time storage area 223i is a value greater than 0 (S1731). If it is determined that the remaining time is a value greater than 0 (S1731: Yes), it is determined whether the remaining time is equal to or greater than the upper limit (180 seconds or longer in this embodiment) (S1732). When it is determined that the remaining time is greater than or equal to the upper limit value (S1732: Yes), the time indicator T is set to MAX (S1733). The mission flag 223j is set to ON (S1734). A display command indicating the display of the set indicator is set (S1735).

  On the other hand, in the process of S1732, if it is determined that the remaining time is less than the upper limit value (S1732: No), the value of the effect counter 223f is acquired and the display lottery table 222c (see FIG. 31C) is executed. (S1736). It is determined whether the lottery result in S1736 is a win (S1737: Yes), the process of S1733 is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1737 that the lottery result of S1736 is out (S1737: No), a time indicator T based on the remaining time is set (S1738). Thereafter, the process of S1735 is executed, and this process ends. If it is determined in the processing of S1731 that the remaining time is 0, the time indicator is set to 0 (S1739), and then the processing of S1735 is executed.

  In this way, when the SW effect is executed, the remaining SW effective time is added and stored at the timing when the frame button 22 is pressed, and the special effect is executed at that time. Furthermore, by executing the display lottery, even if the total remaining time does not exceed the upper limit value, the display lottery is won, and an indicator showing the total remaining time is displayed on MAX (maximum). Configured to be set. As shown in FIG. 31 (c), this display lottery is set so as to be easily determined as a win when a big hit is included in the hold memory, so a special effect (mission effect) is set. As a result, the player can expect to win a big hit. Therefore, it is easy to play a game so that the frame button 22 is operated with the remaining SW effective time as long as possible, and the player can be encouraged to participate in the SW effect. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a problem that the player gets bored with the game at an early stage.

<About the Pachinko Machine 10 in the Fourth Embodiment>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 45. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment described above, the configuration in which the SW effective time can be used effectively by changing the SW production lottery probability according to the SW effective time has been described.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 in the fourth embodiment, a plurality of selection display modes are displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and the player operates the frame button 22 to select one of them. In such a case, the frame button 22 is continuously operated, and the frame button is displayed within a predetermined time after the selection display mode is displayed in order to prevent the candidate from seeing what other candidates exist besides the selected display mode. The first implementation is configured such that the selected display mode and the other displayed candidates are displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in a case where the selection is decided by operating 22. It differs from the pachinko machine 10 in the form. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the element same as 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

<About the display aspect of the SW effect of the pachinko machine 10 in the fourth embodiment>
With reference to FIG. 38, an effect of a display mode for selecting a weapon to be used in an effect display during the jackpot game in the opening display that is the start of the jackpot game in the fourth embodiment will be described. FIG. 38 (a) shows an example of a weapon selection display mode that the player selects in the opening display mode when the jackpot is reached. In the present embodiment, in addition to the frame button 22, operation buttons (not shown) that enable left and right selection operations are provided on both sides of the frame button 22. The operation buttons are electrically connected in the same manner as the input / output port 225 and the frame button 22 of the sound lamp control device 113.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a jackpot game, the effect of fighting the enemy is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in a round display during the jackpot game, and if the main character wins the battle, the jackpot type is a jackpot A An effect of informing the player is executed. In the battle, the player can select the weapon used by the hero. In the example of FIG. 38A, three items of saber, cannon, and dynamite are displayed, and a cursor indicating selection is displayed below. When the operation button is operated, the cursor moves to the left and right to switch the weapon selection. When the frame button 22 is pressed, the weapon on which the cursor is displayed is selected.

  Here, at the start of the jackpot game, if the frame button 22 is continuously pressed or if the frame button 22 is pressed erroneously as an operation button, the weapon selection is executed in a short time, There was a problem that it was impossible to know what was displayed in other candidates. In such a case, for example, in a case where the expectation level of jackpot A is set to be different depending on the types of weapon candidates that can be selected, what the display of the candidate is a game It becomes very important information for the person.

  Therefore, when the selection is determined within a short period of time (in this embodiment, within one second) after the selection display mode is displayed, as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 so that it can be distinguished from the displayed candidates.

  By configuring in this way, it is possible to confirm what candidates are displayed even if the player decides the selection within a short time without confirming the selection display mode well. In addition, when the player selects after a certain period of time, the candidate is not displayed, so that the candidate is always displayed on the 3rd symbol display device 81, which can be troublesome. .

<Electrical Configuration in the Fourth Embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the electrical configuration in the fourth embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, an opening display mode selection table 222f is added to the ROM 222 of the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 as compared to the first embodiment. Since other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The opening display mode is a display mode displayed on the third symbol display device 81 at the start of the jackpot. In the present embodiment, in the opening display, as shown in FIG. 38A, the weapon selection display mode used in the battle effect during the jackpot game is selected as the opening display mode.

<Regarding Control Processing in Fourth Embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 40 to 45, a control process executed by the pachinko machine 10 of the fourth embodiment will be described.

  First, detailed processing of the jackpot control processing (S1004) executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the jackpot control process.

  In the jackpot game process (FIG. 40, S1004), it is first determined whether it is the start timing of the jackpot game (S1101). When it is determined that it is the start timing of the jackpot game (S1101: Yes), an opening command is set (S1102), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in the processing of S1101 that the timing is not the jackpot start timing (S1101: No), it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (S1103). If it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (S1103: No), this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is a big hit game (S1103: Yes), it is determined whether it is the start timing of a new round (S1104).

  When it is determined that it is the start timing of a new round (S1104: Yes), the large opening direction 65 is released (S1105), and a round number command indicating the number of rounds to be newly started is set (S1106). Thereafter, this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the start timing of a new round (S1104: No), it is determined whether the closing condition for the large opening 65 is satisfied (S1107). The closing condition of the large opening 65 determines whether the opening time (30 seconds) has elapsed or whether 10 gaming balls have won the large opening 65. When it is determined that the closing condition for the large opening 65 is satisfied (S1107: Yes), the large opening 65 is closed (S1108).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the closing condition of the large opening 65 is not satisfied (S1107: No), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the ending effect (S1109). If it is determined that it is the start timing of the ending effect (S1109: Yes), an ending command is set (S1110), and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the start timing of the ending effect (S1109: No), this process ends.

  Next, a control process executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The control processing in the fourth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the command determination processing (FIG. 21, S1311) is replaced with the command determination processing 3 (FIG. 41, S1350), and the frame button input monitoring / effect processing (FIG. 23). , S1307) is changed to frame button input monitoring / effect processing 4 (FIG. 43, S1360). Other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 41, the command determination process 3 (S1350) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the fourth embodiment will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the command determination process 3 (S1350). In the command determination process 4 (FIG. 41, S1350) in the fourth embodiment, processes from S1412 to S1413 are added to the command determination process (FIG. 21, S1311) in the first embodiment. For the other processes, the same processes as in the first embodiment are executed.

  In the process of S1410, if it is determined that a winning command has not been received (S1410: No), it is determined whether an opening command has been received (S1412). If it is determined that the opening command has been received (S1412: Yes), the opening process is executed (S1413). Thereafter, this process is terminated. This opening process (S1413) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the opening process (S1413).

  In the opening process (FIG. 42, S1413), first, based on the value of the effect counter 223f, an opening effect display mode is selected from the opening effect display mode selection table 222f (see FIG. 39) (S1511). A display command indicating the selected opening effect display mode is set. With this command, the opening display mode selected on the third symbol display device 81 is displayed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 43, the frame button input monitoring / production process 4 (S1360) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the fourth embodiment will be described. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the frame button input monitoring / effect process 4 (S1360).

  In the frame button input monitoring / production process 4 (FIG. 43, S1360), first, it is determined whether the SW valid time is 0 (S1681). If it is determined that the SW valid time is 0 (S1681: Yes), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in the processing of S1681 that the SW effective time is a value greater than 0 (S1681: No), the SW effective time is subtracted and updated (S1682). It is determined whether the frame button 22 has been pressed (S1683). If it is determined that the frame button 22 has been pressed (S1683: Yes), it is determined whether the frame button 22 has been operated within one second (S1684). When it is determined that the frame button 22 has been pressed within one second (S1684: Yes), a display command for displaying the selection candidates on the third symbol display device 81 is set (S1585). On the other hand, if it is determined that the frame button 22 has not been pressed within one second (S1684: No), the process of S1686 is executed.

  In the process of S1686, a display command indicating the candidate selected by the cursor is set (S1686). Thereafter, the SW valid time is reset to 0 (S1687), and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1683 that the frame button 22 has not been pressed (S1683: No), it is determined whether an operation button (not shown) has been operated (S1688). If it is determined that the operation button has been operated (S1688: Yes), a display command for moving and displaying the cursor in the direction corresponding to the operation is set (S1689). On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S1688 that the operation button 22 has not been operated (S1688: No), this process ends.

  As described above, when the frame button 22 is operated within one second after the SW valid time is set, it is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 so that the selection candidate displayed in the opening display mode can be understood. Is set as follows. Therefore, even if the player has operated by mistake, it is possible to identify what was displayed in the selection display mode.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 44, a customer waiting effect process (S1305) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the fourth embodiment will be described. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the customer waiting effect process (S1305).

  In the customer waiting effect process (FIG. 44, S1305), first, it is determined whether or not a demo screen display is being executed on the third symbol display device 81 (S1521). When it is determined that the demonstration screen display is displayed (S1521: Yes), the process during the demonstration screen display is executed (S1522). The demonstration screen displaying process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the demonstration screen displaying process (S1522).

  In the demonstration screen display processing (FIG. 45, S1522), first, it is determined whether the frame button 22 is pressed (S1531). If it is determined that the frame button 22 has been pressed (S1531: Yes), the setting screen display is set (S1532). A display command for notifying the display controller 114 of the display of the set screen is set (S1533).

  Here, with respect to the battle effect displayed during the jackpot game, the setting screen is an operation button for a ground battle that fights in the background of the ground and an undersea battle that fights in the background of the sea as shown in FIG. And a frame button 22 for setting according to the player's preference. By configuring in this way, it is possible to display a display mode according to the player's preference during the jackpot game, and to make the player more entertaining. Moreover, the production can be diversified, and the player can be prevented from getting bored early.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1531 that the frame button 22 has not been pressed (S1531: No), the progress counter is incremented by 1 (S1534). Although not shown, the elapsed counter is a counter set in the other storage area 223z of the RAM of the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113, and is used for counting the elapsed time since the demonstration screen was displayed. Is.

  It is determined whether the elapsed counter is an upper limit value (5 minutes in the present embodiment). If it is determined that the value of the elapsed counter is the upper limit (S1535: Yes), the elapsed counter is reset to the initial value (S1536), and the setting of the battle effect is set to the default (in this embodiment, ground battle). (S1537). A display command indicating the content set in the processing of S1537 is set (S1538). Thereafter, this process is terminated. On the other hand, in the process of S1535, when it is determined that the progress counter is less than the upper limit value (S1535: No), this process ends. The progress counter is reset to 0, which is the initial value, when the demo screen setting is canceled.

  Thus, when the demo screen is set, the elapsed time is measured. When the elapsed time reaches a predetermined time, the setting set in the pachinko machine 10 is set as a default. Thereby, the pachinko machine 10 determines that the game has ended, and the setting information set in the pachinko machine 10 with the frame button 22 is reset to the default setting. Therefore, when a new player starts a game, the game is played in a state set by default, and the player can play the game with peace of mind.

  In this embodiment, when the setting is input to the pachinko machine 10, the setting screen is displayed based on the pressing of the frame button 22 in the state of the demonstration screen. The pachinko machine 10 may be configured to have a dedicated interface for setting.

<About the Pachinko Machine 10 in the Fifth Embodiment>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 to 50. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment described above, the configuration in which the SW effective time can be used effectively by changing the SW production lottery probability according to the SW effective time has been described.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the fifth embodiment, the number of times that the frame button 22 has been operated across a plurality of changes in a predetermined period is stored, and when the number of times reaches the predetermined number, the set background is stored. It differs from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment in that it is configured to change the mode. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the element same as 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

<About Mode Switching Timing Chart in Fifth Embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIG. 46, a timing chart in the background mode switching using the frame button 22 executed in the fifth embodiment will be described. FIG. 46 (a) shows that the frame button 22 is 50 times after the power of the jackpot game or the pachinko machine 10 is turned on (after the initial setting), and the number of times the special symbol changes 10 times to 20 times. The timing chart in the case of switching background mode from beach mode to underwater mode based on having been pressed down is shown. In the configuration of the second embodiment, a lottery for a predetermined background change is executed at the timing when the number of times the frame button 22 is pressed is between 50 and 10 times, and the number of times the special symbol fluctuates is 10 to 20. When the lottery is won, the background mode is set to be switched from the beach mode to the underwater mode. Even if the lottery is lost, the lottery is executed again at the timing when the 51st time is pressed, and it is determined whether or not to change the background.

  Further, the timing chart shown in FIG. 46B shows a modification of the second embodiment. In the present embodiment, the number of times the frame button 22 is pressed while the number of times the special symbol fluctuates is 10 to 20, and the number of times the frame button 22 is pressed when the number of times the special symbol fluctuates becomes 20. If the number of times the SW is pressed is 50 times or more, a lottery for changing the background is executed, and if it is won, the mode is switched to the underwater mode. Is configured to continue beach mode.

  The period for counting the number of times the frame button 22 is pressed may be notified so as to be understood by the player, or a random period may be drawn by lottery so that the player does not know. Good. In addition, when a big win is stored in the result of the determination of whether or not the reserved ball of the special symbol is held, the background mode can be switched by pressing the frame button 22 a predetermined number of times in a predetermined period. You may comprise. In addition, without notification of jackpot A and jackpot B, it is difficult to understand whether the current state is a probability variation gaming state or a normal gaming state, and if it is a probability variation gaming state, The background mode may be switched when the frame button 22 is operated more than a predetermined number of times.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery for determining whether to switch the background mode is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the background mode may be changed as long as it is pressed a predetermined number of times or more.

  By configuring in this way, by pressing the frame button 22 across a plurality of variations of the special symbol, information that is advantageous to the player such as the result of the determination of the success or the current gaming state is given to the player. It is possible to improve the game preference.

<Electric Configuration in Fifth Embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIG. 47, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the fifth embodiment will be described. In the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the fifth embodiment, the contents of the ROM 222 and the RAM 223 of the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 110 are changed with respect to the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment. Since the other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 47 (a), the background change lottery table 222g is added to the ROM 222 of the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the fifth embodiment as compared to the first embodiment.

  The background change lottery table 222g is a data table for executing a lottery of whether or not to switch the background mode. FIG. 47C is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the background change lottery table 222g. The value of the effect counter 223f is assigned to each of whether the background mode is changed or not, depending on whether or not the winning information is stored in the winning information of the holding ball stored in the winning information storage area 223a. ing. The probability that a lottery is selected when the background is changed is set higher than when the winning information is stored in the winning information than when the winning information is not stored.

  As a result, when the background mode is changed, the player can play a game with an expectation that a special symbol that has been put on hold has been stored. Therefore, by continuously pressing the frame button 22, it is possible to identify the information on the result of the determination of whether or not the holding ball is successful, so that it is possible to make the player think that he / she wants to participate in the game using the frame button 22 more. it can. Therefore, it can suppress that a player gets tired of a game early.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), a variation counter 223k and a background change counter 223m are added to the RAM 223 of the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the fifth embodiment.

  The fluctuation number counter 223k is a counter for counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol after the big hit game or the power is turned on. The variation counter 223k is incremented by one and updated in the process of S1430 of the command determination process 4 (S1370) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the fifth embodiment. Although not shown, the initial value is reset to 0 based on the reception of the opening command. Even when the power is turned on, the initial value of 0 is set in the initial setting.

  The background change counter 223m is a counter for counting the number of times the frame button 22 is pressed during a predetermined period (in the present embodiment, the number of times the special symbol varies between 10 and 20 times). . The background change counter 223m is updated by adding 1 in the process of S1692 of the background change process (FIG. 50, S1690) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the fifth embodiment. Although not shown, when an opening command is received, the initial value is reset to 0. When the power is turned on, an initial value of 0 is set by the initial setting.

<Regarding Control Processing in Fifth Embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 48 to 50, a control process executed by the pachinko machine 10 according to the fifth embodiment will be described. In the fifth embodiment, compared to the first embodiment, the command determination process (FIG. 21, S1311) is replaced with the command determination process 4 (FIG. 48, S1370), and the frame button input monitoring / effect process (FIG. 23, S1307). Are changed to frame button input monitoring / effect processing 5 (FIG. 49, S1380). About the other process, since the same process as 1st Embodiment is performed, the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 48, the command determination process 4 (S1370) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the fifth embodiment will be described. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the command determination process 4 (S1370). In the command determination process 4 (FIG. 48, S1370) in the fifth embodiment, the process of S1430 is added to the command determination process (FIG. 21, S1311) in the first embodiment. About other processing, since the same processing as a 1st embodiment is performed, the detailed explanation is omitted.

  After the processing of S1404 is executed, the value of the variation counter 223k is incremented by 1 and updated (S1430). As described above, since the value of the variation counter 223k is updated based on the reception of the variation pattern command, the number of variations of the special symbol can be accurately counted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 49, the frame button input monitoring / production process 5 (S1380) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the fifth embodiment will be described. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the frame button input monitoring / effect process 5 (S1380). The frame button input monitoring / effect process 5 (FIG. 49, S1380) in the fifth embodiment is a background change process (S1690) as compared to the frame button input monitoring / effect process (FIG. 23, S1307) in the first embodiment. Has been added. About other processing, since the same processing as a 1st embodiment is performed, the detailed explanation is omitted.

  If it is determined in the processing of S1601 that the SW valid time is 0 (S1601), background change processing is executed (S1690). Here, the background change process (S1690) will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the background change process (FIG. 50, S1690), first, it is determined whether the frame button 22 is pressed (S1691). If it is determined that the frame button 22 is pressed (S1691: Yes), the value of the background change counter 223m is incremented by 1 (S1692). It is determined that the value of the background change counter 223m is greater than or equal to the upper limit value (50 or more in this embodiment) (S1693).

  If it is determined that the value is less than the upper limit value (S1693: No), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the background change counter 223m is greater than or equal to the upper limit value (S1693: Yes), the background change lottery 222g (see FIG. 47C) is obtained by acquiring the value of the effect counter 223f. A lottery is executed (S1694). It is determined whether the lottery result executed in the process of S1694 is a win (with background change) (S1695). If it is determined that the lottery result is out of place (no background change) (S1695: No), this process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the lottery result is a win (S1695: Yes), a corresponding background mode is set (S1696). In the present embodiment, since the background mode of the beach mode and the underwater mode is set, the other background mode that is different from the currently set background is set. A display command indicating the set background mode is set (S1697). By this command, the background displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is switched by the display control device 114.

<About the Pachinko Machine 10 in the Sixth Embodiment>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment described above, the configuration in which the SW effective time can be used effectively by changing the SW production lottery probability according to the SW effective time has been described.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the sixth embodiment, the determination result of the special symbol stored on hold from the winning information storage area 223a is determined, and the determination result spans the variation of a plurality of special symbols. It differs from the pachinko machine 10 in 1st Embodiment by the point comprised so that the SW effect performed may be performed. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the element same as 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

<Setting of SW valid time in the sixth embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIG. 51, the setting of the SW valid time of the pachinko machine 10 in the sixth embodiment will be described. FIG. 51 is a diagram exemplifying a case where the SW effective time is set when the third reserved ball is established in a state where the special symbol is changing and two reserved balls are stored. The success / failure determination result of the third reserved ball is a big hit, and the SW valid time is set from the variation of the special symbol of the first reserved ball to the variation of the special symbol of the third reserved ball. In addition to the SW effective time setting, the SW effects shown in FIGS. 52 to 54 are set. As the SW effect, an indicator is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 as shown in FIG. 52A, and the effect of raising the indicator by pressing the frame button 22 is executed.

  While the special symbol corresponding to the first reserved ball shown in FIG. 51 is changing, a display mode as shown in FIG. 52A is displayed. In this case, the special symbol (third symbol) is displayed in a reduced size in the upper right of the display area of the third symbol display device 81. Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (b), the effect of continuing to press the frame button 22 is continuously displayed even when the change time of the special symbol corresponding to the first reserved ball has elapsed and the display is stopped. The

  Thereafter, even when the change of the second reserved ball shown in FIG. 51 is started, the effect of pressing the frame button 22 is executed as shown in FIG. 53 (a). During this time, the indicator M indicating the remaining SW effective time is displayed by being gradually reduced. FIG. 53B shows a display form of the SW effect when the second reserved ball is stopped and displayed. In addition, although mentioned later in detail, the raise limit of an indicator is defined for every fluctuation | variation of each special symbol, and it is comprised so that it may raise and display based on pressing of the frame button 22. FIG.

  FIG. 54A shows a display form of the SW effect when the special symbol corresponding to the third reserved ball shown in FIG. 51 is changing. When the frame button 22 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 54 (b), the indicator is raised and displayed up to the maximum value MAX, and the player is notified in advance that the determination result is a big hit. The

  As described above, in the configuration according to the present embodiment, the SW effect is displayed across a plurality of special symbol fluctuations, so that the determination result is discouraged even when the special symbol fluctuations are out of place. Thus, it is possible to have an expectation for a jackpot for subsequent changes in special symbols. In addition, since the SW effect is set across a plurality of variations, it is possible to give a margin to the SW effect and perform various effects.

<Electric Configuration in Sixth Embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIG. 55, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the sixth embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the sixth embodiment, a display lottery table 222c and a maximum value selection table 222h are added to the ROM 222 of the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113, respectively, compared to the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment. Yes.

  The display lottery table 222c (see FIG. 31C) has the same configuration as that already described in the third embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The maximum value selection table 222h is a selection table for setting the maximum value of each variation indicator in the SW effect. FIG. 55C is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the maximum value selection table 222h. The maximum scale corresponding to the determination result is selected based on the value of the production counter 223f for each variation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), a SW effect flag 223n is added to the RAM 223 in the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the sixth embodiment. The SW effect flag 223n is a flag indicating that the SW effect is set. This SW effect flag 223n is set to ON when the SW effect is set in the process of S1458 of the winning command reception process (FIG. 57, S1450) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the sixth embodiment. Is done. Further, it is set to OFF in the processing of S1740 of the frame button input monitoring / effect processing 6 (FIG. 58, S1530).

  Since other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted.

<Regarding Control Processing in Sixth Embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 56 to 58, a control process executed by the pachinko machine 10 in the sixth embodiment will be described. In the sixth embodiment, the command determination process (FIG. 21, S1311) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is replaced with the command determination process 5 (FIG. 56, S1390), as compared to the first embodiment. The input monitoring / effect process (FIG. 23, S1307) is changed to the frame button input monitoring / effect process 6 (FIG. 58, S1530). About other processing, since the same processing as a 1st embodiment is performed, the detailed explanation is omitted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 56, the command determination process 5 (S1390) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the sixth embodiment will be described. FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the command determination process 5 (S1390). In the command determination process 5 (FIG. 56, S1390) in the sixth embodiment, the process of S1411 is changed to the process of S1450 with respect to the command determination process (FIG. 21, S1311) in the first embodiment. About other processing, since the same processing as a 1st embodiment is performed, the detailed explanation is omitted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 57, a winning command reception process (S1450) which is one process in the command determination process 5 (FIG. 56, S1390) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the sixth embodiment. Will be described. FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the winning command reception process (S1450).

  In the winning command reception process (FIG. 57, S1450), first, winning information of the received winning command is stored in the winning information storage area 223a (S1451). It is determined whether the SW effect flag 223n is on. If it is determined that the SW effect flag 223n is on (S1452: Yes), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the SW effect flag 223n is off (S1452: No), the number of the holding balls is three or more, and whether the determination result of the first holding ball and the second holding ball is wrong. It is determined (S1453). If it is determined that the number of reserved balls is less than three or at least one of the first and second reserved balls is a big hit (S1453: No), this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the process of S1453, when it is determined whether there are three or more holding balls and the result of the determination of whether the first holding ball and the second holding ball are wrong (S1453: Yes), the effect counter 223f A value is acquired, and SW lottery of whether or not to execute SW effect is executed from the display lottery table 222c (S1454). In the processing of S1454, it is determined whether or not the lottery result is a win (S1455). If it is determined that the lottery result is a win, the SW valid time corresponding to the holding ball that is supported by the SW effect is set (S1456). A command for displaying the selected SW effect is set (S1457). The SW effect flag 2233n is set to ON (S1458). On the other hand, in the process of S1455, when it is determined that the lottery result is out (S1455: No), this process ends.

  In this way, when a winning command indicating that a holding ball has been established is received, the SW effect is set across a plurality of fluctuations based on the number of the holding balls and the determination result of whether or not the ball is retained. . Thereby, the player can enjoy a plurality of fluctuations as one effect, and the result of determination of success / failure is out of order, and a special symbol fluctuation can also be enjoyed.

  In the present embodiment, the SW effect is set when the number of the holding balls is three or more. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of the holding balls may be two or one. By configuring in this way, a plurality of variations can be enjoyed as one effect even with a small number of reserved balls.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 58, the frame button input monitoring / production process 6 (S1530) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the sixth embodiment will be described. FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the frame button input monitoring / effect processing 6 (S1530). The frame button input monitoring / production process 6 (FIG. 58, S1530) in the sixth embodiment is different from the frame button input monitoring / production process (FIG. 23, S1307) in the first embodiment in S1707, S1740, and S1750. Each process is added, and the processes of S1610 to S1615 are deleted.

  After the process of S1602 is executed, the process of S1740 is executed. In the process of S1740, the SW effect flag 223n is set to OFF (S1740). After the process of S1606 is executed, the process of S1707 is executed. In the process of S1707, it is determined whether the currently displayed SW effect indicator has increased to the maximum value set for the fluctuation (S1707). If it is determined that the indicator is the maximum value (S1707: Yes), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the indicator is not the maximum value, the process of S1607 is executed.

  Further, in the processing of S1609, when it is determined that the lottery result is a win (S1609: Yes), an indicator value is set based on the value of the SW pressing number counter 223e, and the display showing the indicator is displayed. A gauge production command is set (S1750).

<About the Pachinko Machine 10 in the Seventh Embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 59 to 63, the pachinko machine 10 according to the seventh embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment described above, the configuration in which the SW effective time can be used effectively by changing the SW production lottery probability according to the SW effective time has been described.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the seventh embodiment, the indicator display mode s indicating the pressing timing of the frame button 22 is displayed on the indicator M indicating the remaining time of the SW effective time, and the frame button 22 is displayed to the player. It differs from the pachinko machine 10 in 1st Embodiment by the point comprised so that the production which instruct | indicates the timing to press may be performed. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the element same as 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

<About SW Effect Display Mode in Seventh Embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 59 to 60, the display mode of the SW effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the seventh embodiment will be described. FIG. 59A is a diagram illustrating an example of a display form of the SW effect according to the present embodiment. On the third symbol display device 81, a symbol schematically showing the frame button 22 is displayed, and the position indicated by the indicator M in the instruction display mode s to the player “Stop the indicator in a circle!”. A display mode that prompts the player to operate the frame button 22 at a variable timing is displayed. In this case, the special symbol is reduced and displayed on the upper right of the display area.

  The indicator M includes a left area a of the instruction display area s (less remaining time of the SW valid time than the instruction display area s), an instruction area b corresponding to the instruction display area s, and a right area c of the instruction display area s ( The remaining SW effective time is longer than the instruction display area s). When the frame button 22 is operated by the player, it is determined which region the indicator M corresponds to, that is, which region the remaining SW valid time corresponds to.

  FIG. 59B is a display mode illustrating an example in which a comment display is displayed when the frame button 22 is pressed in the instruction area b. When the frame button 22 is pressed in the instruction area b, the comment content having a higher expectation level for the jackpot than the other display areas is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 60 (a), for the SW effect, when the indicator M approaches the vicinity of the instruction display area s, an enlarged effect is displayed in which the instruction display area is enlarged and displayed. As shown in FIG. 60 (a), the indicator M is enlarged and displayed as compared with the normal time, and the variable speed of the indicator M is set slower than the normal time. Then, as shown in FIG. 60 (b), when the indicator M is located in the instruction display area, the characters “Press!” Are displayed to guide the player to press the frame button 22. Thereby, the player can press the frame button 22 at the timing when the indicator M is more varied in the instruction display area s. Further, in this embodiment, the expansion effect is configured to be more easily selected than the case where it is out of the game when the determination result of the special symbol during the variable display is a big hit, so the SW effect has a higher jackpot expectation. Can enjoy.

<Electric Configuration in the Seventh Embodiment>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the seventh embodiment, a display lottery table 222c and a comment selection table 222d are added to the ROM 222 of the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113, respectively, compared to the first embodiment. Since the display lottery table 222c has the same configuration as that already described in the third embodiment, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  The comment selection table 222d is a data table for selecting comments for SW effects. As shown in FIG. 61 (b), comment contents are set for each of the left area a (a zone), the instruction area b (b zone), and the right area c (c zone). In addition, for each SW effect, presence or absence of an expansion effect is set.

<Regarding Control Processing in Seventh Embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 62 to 63, a control process executed by the pachinko machine 10 in the seventh embodiment will be described. In the seventh embodiment, the command determination process (FIG. 21, S1311) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is replaced with the command determination process 6 (FIG. 62, S1560) in comparison with the first embodiment. The input monitoring / effect process (FIG. 23, S1307) is changed to the frame button input monitoring / effect process 7 (FIG. 63, S1550), respectively. About other processing, since the same processing as a 1st embodiment is performed, the detailed explanation is omitted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 62, the command determination process 6 (S1560) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the seventh embodiment will be described. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the command determination process 6 (S1560). In the command determination process 6 (FIG. 62, S1560) in the seventh embodiment, the process of S1404 is changed to the process of S1460 with respect to the command determination process (FIG. 21, S1311) in the first embodiment. About other processing, since the same processing as a 1st embodiment is performed, the detailed explanation is omitted.

  After executing the process of S1403, the process of S1460 is executed. In the process of S1460, the SW effect is selected from the comment selection table 222d (see FIG. 61B) and the corresponding SW valid time is set (S1460).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 63, the frame button input monitoring / production process 7 (S1550) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the seventh embodiment will be described. FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing the frame button input monitoring / production process 7 (S1550).

  In the frame button input monitoring / production process 7 (FIG. 63, S1550), first, it is determined whether the SW valid time is 0 (S1551). If it is determined that the SW valid time is 0 (S1551: Yes), this process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the SW effective time is greater than 0 (S1551: No), the SW effective time is subtracted (S1552). A display command corresponding to the SW valid time is set (S1553). By this command, the indicator M is varied based on the remaining SW effective time.

  It is determined whether the frame button 22 has been pressed (S1554). If it is determined that the frame button 22 has been pressed (S1554: Yes), a comment corresponding to the current SW valid time is set (S1555). Here, the corresponding comment is selected from the comment selection table 222d based on the timing at which the frame button 22 is pressed. A display command indicating the set comment is set (S1556).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1554 that the frame button 22 has not been pressed (S1554: No), it is determined whether the effect is an enlargement effect (S1557). If it is determined that it is an effect with enlargement (S1557: Yes), it is determined whether it is time to execute the enlargement effect (S1558). If it is determined that it is time to execute the enlargement effect (S1558: Yes), a display command indicating enlargement display is set. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is an effect without enlargement (S1557), and when it is determined that it is not the timing of the enlargement effect (S1558: No), this process ends.

  In this way, the indicator M indicating the remaining SW effective time is displayed, and the player uses the indicator M to instruct the player to press the frame button 22, so that the player presses the frame button 22. You can enjoy the games you use more. Further, when the frame button 22 can be operated at the timing instructed by the player, since the player is more likely to be given a display mode (game value) that is more valuable than the normal player, It is possible to play a game aiming to press the frame button 22 at the timing to be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the effect that the indicator M is enlarged is configured to be executed, even for a player who does not press the frame button 22 even if the display by the SW effect is performed, the effect is changing. The degree of expectation for the determination result of the special symbol can be notified. Therefore, the game preference can be further improved.

<About the Pachinko Machine 10 in the Eighth Embodiment>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment described above, the configuration in which the SW effective time can be used effectively by changing the SW production lottery probability according to the SW effective time has been described.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the eighth embodiment, the battle effect is executed in the round display mode during the jackpot game, and the frame button 22 is given to the player in the round display mode of the 15th round if normal. The SW effect to be pressed is displayed. In the opening display mode, the 15th round SW effect can be set not to be set by pressing the frame button 22 a predetermined number of times in the first embodiment. It is different from the pachinko machine 10. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the element same as 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

<About the display mode of the SW effect in the eighth embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 64 to 65, the display mode of the SW effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the eighth embodiment will be described. FIG. 64A is a diagram showing an opening display mode indicating that a jackpot game is started. In the present embodiment, during the jackpot game, the player is informed of whether the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B by a battle effect.

  As shown in FIG. 64 (b), in the round display mode of the 15th round, a display mode for instructing to operate the player's frame button 22 is displayed. Then, when the player presses the frame button 22, a display mode in which the victory or defeat of the battle effect is determined is displayed, and when the main character wins in the battle effect, as shown in FIG. Is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the player presses the frame button 22 a predetermined number of times or more during the opening display mode shown in FIG. 64A, as shown in FIG. A display mode indicating explosion is displayed instead of being displayed, and then a display mode for notifying the winning or losing of the battle effect is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 65 (b), a display mode for notifying the jackpot type in the final round is displayed.

  By configuring in this manner, a player who does not like the SW effect can be set to prohibit the SW effect from being displayed by operating the frame button 22 at the start of the jackpot game. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with an effect more tailored to the player. Further, since the opening display mode can be set by operating the frame button 22 without displaying the display mode such as the setting, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of searching for the setting that is not notified, and for a longer time. A player can be directed to play a game.

  FIG. 65 (c) shows a timing chart regarding the setting for prohibiting the SW effect in the present embodiment. When the period of the opening display mode is started, the number of times the frame button 22 is pressed is counted. Here, if the player presses the frame button 22 more than 30 times, setting of the SW effect set in the 15th round is prohibited.

<Electrical Configuration in Eighth Embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIG. 66, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the eighth embodiment will be described. In the eighth embodiment, a skip flag 223p of the RAM 223 of the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is added to the first embodiment. Since other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  The skip flag 223p is a flag indicating that the setting of the SW effect for the 15th round is prohibited in the battle effect during the big hit game. This skip flag 223p is displayed during the jackpot game opening display in the processing of S1589 of the frame button input monitoring / production processing 8 (FIG. 70, S1580) executed by the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113 in the eighth embodiment. When the frame button 22 is pressed 30 times or more, it is set to ON. Although illustration is omitted, it is set to OFF based on the end of the jackpot game.

<Regarding Control Processing by Pachinko Machine 10 in Eighth Embodiment>
Next, a control process executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the eighth embodiment, compared to the first embodiment, the command determination process (FIG. 21, S1311) is replaced with the command determination process 7 (FIG. 67, S1570), and the frame button input monitoring / effect process (FIG. 23, S1307). Are changed to the frame button input monitoring / production process 8 (FIG. 70, S1580), respectively. About other processing, since the same processing as a 1st embodiment is performed, the detailed explanation is omitted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 67, the command determination process 7 (S1570) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the eighth embodiment will be described. FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing the command determination process 7 (S1570). In the command determination process 7 (FIG. 67, S1570) in the eighth embodiment, the processes of S1412, S1414, S1470, and S1480 are added to the command determination process (FIG. 21, S1311) in the first embodiment. Yes. Since other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  In the process of S1410, if it is determined that a winning command has not been received (S1412: No), it is determined whether an opening command has been received (S1412). If it is determined that the opening command has been received (S1412: Yes), the opening process 2 is executed (S1470). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  The opening process 2 (S1470) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing the opening process 2. In the opening process 2 (FIG. 68, S1470), first, the SW valid time is set to 30 seconds (S1471). A display command for instructing the opening display is set (S1472). In this way, the SW valid time is set together with the execution of the opening process. The SW valid time set in this case is 10 seconds. In the present embodiment, the SW valid time is 10 seconds, which is the length of the opening display mode, but is not limited thereto, and may be a part of the length of the opening display mode. In the present embodiment, the period is set by pressing the frame button 22 in the opening display mode. However, the period is not limited to this and may be the first round or other rounds.

  In addition, it is set so that the SW effect is not displayed for the player who plays the game by pressing the frame button 22 before the start of the 15th round or before the SW effect of the 15th round is displayed. You may comprise as follows. By comprising in this way, it can suppress that SW production will become meaningless for a player.

  Returning to FIG. 67, the description will be continued. If it is determined in step S1412 that an opening command has not been received (S1412: No), it is determined whether a round command has been received (S1414). If it is determined that a round command has been received (S1414: Yes), a round process is executed (S1480), and then this process ends.

  Here, the round processing (S1480) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing this round processing (S1480).

  In the round process (FIG. 69, S1480), first, it is determined whether the received round command is a command indicating the 15th round (S1481). If it is determined that the command indicates the 15th round, it is determined whether the skip flag 223p is off (S1482). If it is determined that the skip flag 223p is off (S1482: Yes), a 15-round display mode with SW effect is set (S1483). Next, the SW valid time corresponding to the display mode is set. A display command corresponding to the set display mode is set (S1485).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the skip flag 223p is on in the processing of S1482 (S1482: No), a 15-round display mode without SW effect is set (S1486). Thereafter, the process of S1485 is executed, and this process ends. If it is determined in step S1481 that the received round command is a command other than the 15th round (S1481: No), a round display mode corresponding to the number of rounds is set (S1487). Thereafter, the process of S1485 is executed, and this process ends.

  As described above, when the skip flag 223p is set to ON, a round display in which no SW effect is set is set. Therefore, when the player operates the frame button 22 in the opening display mode, the setting of the SW effect can be prohibited, and an effect tailored to the player's preference can be provided to the player.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 70, the frame button input monitoring / production process 8 (S1580) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the eighth embodiment will be described. FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing the frame button input monitoring / effect process 8 (S1580).

  In the frame button input monitoring / production process 8 (FIG. 70, S1580), first, it is determined whether the SW valid time is 0 (S1581). If it is determined that the SW valid time is 0 (S1581: Yes), the SW pressing number counter is set to 0 (S1582), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the SW valid time is not 0 (S1581: No), the SW valid time is subtracted and updated (S1583). It is determined whether the frame button 22 has been pressed (S1584). If it is determined that the frame button 22 has not been pressed (S1584: No), this process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the frame button 22 has been pressed (S1584: Yes), the value of the SW press counter 223e is incremented by 1 and updated (S1585). It is determined whether or not the opening display is being performed (S1586). When it is determined that the opening display is being performed (S1586: Yes), it is determined whether the number of times the SW is pressed is 30 times or more (S1587). If it is determined that the number of times the SW has been pressed is 30 times or more (S1587: Yes), the skip flag 223p is set to ON (S1588), the SW valid time is reset (S1589), and this process is terminated. . On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of times the SW has been pressed is less than 30 (S1588: No), this process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1586 that the opening display is not being performed (S1586), an effect to be displayed is selected based on the jackpot type (S1590). A display command indicating the selected effect is set (S1591). The SW valid time is reset (S1592), and this process ends.

  Thus, in the configuration in which the SW effect is displayed, the player is prohibited from displaying the SW effect by using the frame button 22 with a predetermined operation at a timing before the SW effect is executed ( Cancel). Therefore, the player can set the production according to the player's preference.

  In the present embodiment, in the opening display mode, the SW button is displayed or hidden by performing a predetermined operation on the frame button 22. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. When a SW effect is selected by a pattern or the like, the display of the SW effect is prohibited (display / non-display setting) by performing a predetermined operation on the frame button 22 before the SW effect is displayed. You may comprise as follows. By configuring in this way, it is possible to execute an effect tailored to the player.

  Next, a modification of the eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 71 (a) is a diagram showing an opening display mode displayed on the third symbol display device in the jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the BGM output during the jackpot game by the player operating an operation button (not shown) configured with a cross key and moving the cursor displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Select the type.

  Here, also in this embodiment, the display mode of the battle effect is displayed as a round display mode during the jackpot game, as in the above-described eighth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 71 (b), when the BGM type is selected by pressing the frame button 22 in the opening display mode, the 15th round SW effect is displayed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 71 (c), in the opening display mode, when the player does not select BGM, the SW effect of the 15th round is not set. As described above, by configuring the presence / absence of the SW effect by the operation in the opening display mode, it is possible to display the effect according to the player's preference. Further, in the present embodiment, setting of the SW effect can be executed without displaying a dedicated display mode for setting the SW effect, a setting screen, and the like, so that the control load can be reduced. Further, by displaying such a setting screen, it is possible to suppress a problem that the effect or the like during the big hit is interrupted.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot effect has been described as an example. However, it may be configured such that such a setting can be made with a special symbol variation pattern effect or a notice effect selected accompanying therewith. .

<About the Pachinko Machine 10 in the Ninth Embodiment>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the ninth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 72 to 84. In the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment described above, only the frame button 22 is provided, and the player presses the frame button 22 during the SW effective time set in accordance with the game effect, so that the third symbol display is performed. The configuration for changing the content of the effect displayed on the device 81 has been described.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the ninth embodiment, in addition to the frame button 22, the pachinko machine 10 includes a rotary body switch 600 having a display unit, and the player turns the rotary body switch 600. It is different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment in that the display mode displayed on the third symbol display device 81 or the rotary body switch 600 is made variable by operation. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the element same as 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  With reference to FIGS. 72 to 75, the configuration of the rotating body switch 600 provided in the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 72, the rotary body switch 600 is provided on the upper part of the upper plate 17 on the front side of the pachinko machine 10. The upper plate 17 is formed with a recess capable of storing game balls, but the rotary body switch 600 has a leg portion attached to a flat portion other than the recess. It is provided at a position where the player can operate the rotary handle 600 with the left hand while operating the firing handle 51 with the right hand.

  73 (a) to 73 (d) show four views of the rotator switch 600. FIG. 73 (a) is a top view of the rotary switch 600 as viewed from above, FIG. 73 (b) is a front view of the rotary switch 600 as viewed from the front, and FIG. 73 (c) is a schematic diagram of the rotary body. It is the side view which looked at the switch 600 from the right side, 73 (d) is a perspective view of the rotary body switch 600. FIG.

  FIG. 74 is an exploded perspective view of the rotator switch 600. The rotator switch 600 has a projection unit 606 for projecting a display image on the lower part, a display spherical surface 603 serving as a screen for projecting an image projected from the projection unit 606, and a rotatable covering the display spherical surface 603. The rotating sphere 601 is composed of a left leg 605L and a right leg 605R which are fixed to the projection unit 606 by fixing the rotating sphere so as to be rotatable.

  The rotating sphere 601 includes a first hemispherical portion 601a configured in a hemispherical shape and a second hemispherical portion 601b configured in a symmetric shape with the first hemispherical portion 601a. The first hemispherical portion has a spherical surface larger than the spherical surface of the display spherical surface 603, has a spherical surface portion that can cover the outer periphery of the display spherical surface 603, and has a left leg portion 605L and a right side at both left and right ends. A shaft portion for fixing the leg portion 605R to be rotatable is formed. The shaft portion is inserted into the cylindrical portion of the left collar member 604L and the right collar member 604R that are formed in a cylindrical shape in a state where the first hemisphere portion 601a and the second hemisphere portion 601b are combined. It is configured to be inserted into a cylindrical shaft fixing portion that is configured to protrude from the rotating sphere 601 side to the portion 605L and the right leg portion 605R, and is rotatably fixed. The rotating sphere 601 is configured to be rotatable in a state in which the display spherical surface 603 is fixed to the left leg 605L and the right leg 605R.

  The rotating sphere 601 is made of a transparent resin material, and is configured so that the display mode projected on the display spherical surface 603 can be visually recognized through the rotating sphere 601. A rotation sensor 802 for detecting the amount of rotation of the rotating sphere 601 is attached to the left leg 605L that fixes the rotating sphere 601 so that the rotation sphere 601 can rotate. It has a configuration that can be detected. The rotation sensor 802 is composed of a rotary encoder, and is configured to detect the rotation angle of the rotating sphere 601. The display spherical surface 603 has fixing protrusions at the left and right ends, and is fixed to the left leg 605L and the right leg 605R by a screw member 607.

  The rotating body switch 600 is configured by a limit switch provided at a connecting portion between the projection unit 606, the left leg 605L, and the right leg 605R when the player presses the rotating sphere 601 downward. The push switch 801 is configured to be turned on, and is configured to function as a push type switch.

  In this embodiment, a push switch is provided in the rotary body switch 606 with a mechanical configuration, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and a touch sensor that detects whether the player has touched the rotary sphere 601 is provided to function as a switch. You may comprise so that it may comprise.

  FIG. 75 is a cross-sectional view for schematically explaining how the projection unit 606 projects an image on the display spherical surface 603. The projection unit 606 includes a video projection unit configured in the same manner as the projector, and is configured to project a predetermined display mode onto the display spherical surface 603 by projecting a video image vertically upward. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 76, the display mode of the effect which uses the rotary body switch 600 by which a predetermined display mode is displayed on the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 and the display spherical surface 603 is demonstrated. FIG. 76 (a) is a diagram showing an example of a variation display mode of a special symbol of the effect set to use the rotary body switch 600. When the reach display mode in which the left symbol and the right symbol of the special symbol are the same symbol is displayed, the special symbol is reduced and displayed on the upper right side of the display area. In the other display area, a large rock is displayed, and “7” as a symbol and “6” as a disengagement symbol are displayed upon hitting the rock. In the upper part of the display area, the characters “Rotate the sphere!” For informing the player to rotate the rotator switch 600 are displayed.

  When the rotating sphere 601 of the rotating body switch 600 is rotated, a display mode is displayed in which the rock is rotated so that the hand symbol “7” is in front of the rock displayed in the display area. . The display mode for rotating the rock is configured to change the display mode based on the rotation of the rotating sphere 601 by a predetermined amount.

  FIG. 76B is a diagram showing a display mode displayed on the display spherical surface 603 when a variable display mode using the rotator switch 600 shown in FIG. 76A is displayed. On the display spherical surface 603, a display mode similar to the display mode displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is displayed. By comprising in this way, the player can suppress the malfunction which is absorbed in operation of the rotary body switch 600, and overlooks the content displayed on the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81. FIG. Moreover, since the mode of the display being left is changed by rotating the rotating body switch 600, the pleasure of operating the rotating body switch 600 can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, the content displayed on the display spherical surface of the rotator switch 600 is the same as the content displayed on the third symbol display device 81, but is not limited to this, and the third symbol display device 81 is not limited thereto. In such a case, a design such as a notice that is not displayed or character information may be displayed.

<About the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the ninth embodiment>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the ninth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the ninth embodiment, a push switch 801, a rotation sensor 802, and a projection unit 606 that are electrically connected to the input / output port 225 of the sound lamp control device 113 are added to the first embodiment.

  The push switch 801 is a switch composed of a limit switch for detecting that the rotary body switch 600 is pushed. When the push switch 801 is pressed, a signal is output to the sound lamp control device 113, and the signal is discriminated by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113.

  The rotation sensor 802 is a sensor composed of a rotary encoder for detecting the amount of rotation of the rotating sphere 601. When the rotating sphere 601 is turned by the player, the rotating sphere 601 is output to the sound lamp control device 113 from which the turning amount has been detected.

  The projection unit 606 is a display device provided in the rotary body switch 600 and is configured to project an image on the display spherical surface 603 of the rotary body switch 600. The projection unit 606 is configured to start outputting video based on the display data when the display data is output from the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113.

  As shown in FIG. 78, the sphere display data 222i and the sphere effect scenario selection table 222j are respectively added to the ROM 222 of the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the ninth embodiment as compared to the first embodiment. .

  The sphere display data 222 i is display data such as a character displayed on the projection unit 606 of the rotator switch 600.

  The sphere effect scenario selection table 222j is a selection table for selecting the effect type related to the rotator switch 600 by lottery. This sphere effect scenario selection table 222j is 1 in the process of S1492 of the sphere display scenario setting process (FIG. 81, S1490) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp controller 113 based on the variation pattern command received from the main controller 110. A process for selecting the scenario is executed.

  In addition, a display data buffer 223r, a scenario timer 223s, a rotation operation flag 223t, a rotation effective time 223v, and a pointer 223w are added to the RAM 223 of the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113, respectively.

  The display data buffer 223r is an area in which a sphere display data table selected from the sphere display data 222i is stored. When the sphere display data table is stored in the display data buffer 223r, image data to be displayed on the projection unit 606 is selected by the pointer 223w based on the passage of time, and the image data is transferred to the projection unit 606. .

  The scenario timer 223s is a timer for measuring an elapsed time for selecting image data based on the elapsed time from a spherical display data table in which image data to be displayed on the projection unit 606 is set.

  The rotation operation flag 223t is a flag for determining whether the rotating sphere 601 has been rotated. This rotation operation flag 223t is determined by the rotation sphere 601 at a predetermined rotation angle (360 degrees in the present embodiment) in the process of S1794 of the rotation operation determination process (FIG. 84, S1790) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113. ) It is set to ON when it is determined that it has been rotated. Further, when the image is transferred in the process of S1775 of the sphere display process (FIG. 82, S1313), it is automatically set to OFF.

  The effective rotation time 223v is a storage area for storing a time determined to be effective when the rotating sphere 601 is rotated. The effective rotation time 223v is updated by subtracting the elapsed time in the S1792 process of the rotation operation determination process (FIG. 84, S1790).

  Since other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

<Regarding Control Process of Pachinko Machine 10 in Ninth Embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 79 to 84, a control process executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the ninth embodiment will be described.

  First, with reference to FIG. 79, a main process executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the ninth embodiment will be described. The main process executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the ninth embodiment is the command determination process (FIG. 21, S1311) is changed to the command determination process 8 (FIG. 80, S1760), compared to the first embodiment. The sphere display process (FIG. 82, S1313) has been added. Since other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 80, the command determination process 8 (S1760) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the ninth embodiment will be described. In the command determination process 8 (S1760) in the ninth embodiment, a sphere display scenario setting process (FIG. 81, S1490) is added to the command determination process (FIG. 21, S1311) in the first embodiment. About other processing, since the same processing as a 1st embodiment is performed, the detailed explanation is omitted.

  Next, referring to FIG. 81, a sphere display scenario setting process (S1490), which is one process in the command determination process 8 (FIG. 80, S1760) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the ninth embodiment. ). FIG. 81 is a flowchart showing the sphere display scenario setting process (S1490).

  In the sphere display scenario setting process (FIG. 81, S1490), first, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern extracted from the variation pattern command received from the main controller 110 is a variation pattern with a sphere display effect (S1491). Here, in the ninth embodiment, whether or not to display an image on the sphere display unit 603 of the rotator switch 600 is set in advance in the variation pattern.

  In the process of S1491, when it is determined that the extracted variation pattern is a variation pattern with a sphere display effect (S1491: Yes), the type of display data table of the display scenario corresponding to the variation pattern is set as a sphere effect scenario selection table. The display data table is selected from 222j, and the display data table is set in the sphere display data table buffer (S1492). A pointer for setting each display data set in the display data table is initialized and set (S1493).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 82, the sphere display process (S1313) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the ninth embodiment will be described. FIG. 82 is a flowchart showing the sphere display process (S1313).

  In the sphere display process (FIG. 82, S1313), first, it is determined whether or not a sphere display scenario is set (S1771). Whether or not the sphere display scenario is set is determined based on whether or not the display data table is set in the sphere display data table buffer. If it is determined that the sphere display scenario is set (S1771: Yes), it is determined whether it is time to update the scenario timer 223s (S1772). The scenario timer 223s is a timer for updating the pointer of the set display data table with the elapsed time. It is determined whether it is the display data update timing (S1773). When it is determined that it is the display data update timing (S1773: Yes), when it is determined that the rotation operation flag 223t is on (S1774: Yes), the image data corresponding to the presence of the rotation operation is output to the projection unit. Transfer to 606 (S1775). On the other hand, when it is determined that the rotation operation flag 223t is OFF (S1774: No), the image data corresponding to no rotation operation is transferred to the projection unit 606.

  Thus, display data when the rotary body switch 600 is rotated and display data when the rotary body switch 600 is not rotated are set in advance in the spherical effect display data table. Thereby, the process which changes a display mode according to operation of the rotary body switch 600 can be performed easily. Further, in the present embodiment, even if the player rotates the rotary body switch 600 according to the special symbol lottery result, the special symbol cannot be rotated to the winning symbol if the result of the determination is wrong. If the display mode when the rotation operation is performed in advance is set, it is possible to display the display mode according to the determination result by setting the display data that has been set without determining the determination result. it can.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 83, the frame button input monitoring / production process 7 (S1780) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the ninth embodiment will be described. FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing the frame button input monitoring / effect processing 7 (S1780). The frame button input monitoring / effect process 7 (FIG. 83, S1780) in the ninth embodiment is a rotation operation determination process (FIG. 23) in contrast to the frame button input monitoring / effect process (FIG. 23, S1307) in the first embodiment. 84, S1790). Details of the rotation operation determination process (S1790) will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 84 is a flowchart showing the rotation operation determination process (S1790). In the rotation operation determination process (FIG. 84, S1790), first, it is determined whether the rotation effective time 223v is a value greater than 0, that is, whether the rotation effective time 223v is set (S1791). The effective rotation time 223v is a time when the operation of the rotating sphere 601 is determined to be effective when the rotating sphere 601 is rotated. When it is determined that the rotation effective time is in effect (S1791: Yes), the rotation effective time 223v is subtracted and updated (S1792). It is determined whether or not the rotating sphere 601 is rotated and operated by a predetermined angle or more (360 degrees or more in the present embodiment) (S1793). If it is determined that the rotation operation has been performed by a predetermined amount or more (S1793: Yes), the rotation operation flag 223t is set to ON (S1794). On the other hand, if it is determined that the rotation is not more than the predetermined rotation amount, this process is terminated. If it is determined in the process of S1791 that the rotation effective time is not in effect (S1791: No), this process ends.

  In the present embodiment, instead of the frame button 22 of the first embodiment, the same function is performed by pressing the rotary body switch 600. In the configuration in which the rotating body switch 600 is pressed, the effective rotation time 223v is not set. Accordingly, by pressing the rotary body switch 600, it is configured to prevent the rotation operation from being determined against the player's intention even if the rotary body switch 600 rotates. ing.

  As described above, in the configuration according to the present embodiment, the rotary body switch 600 is provided with a function capable of displaying the display mode, further provided with a rotary body around the display mode, and the display mode can be changed by the rotation operation. Therefore, it can be configured such that it seems that the player is participating in the game by operation.

<About the Pachinko Machine 10 in the Tenth Embodiment>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the tenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment described above, the configuration in which the display mode displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is changed by pressing the frame button 22 has been described.

  In contrast, in the ninth embodiment, the frame button 22 is changed to the liquid crystal switch 700 to perform various displays on the liquid crystal switch 700, and a liquid crystal display device provided in the liquid crystal switch 700 is provided. The touch panel type is different from the first embodiment in that the touch operation can be performed by pressing the touch panel. In addition, about the structure same as 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

<Configuration of Liquid Crystal Type Switch 700 in the Tenth Embodiment>
First, the configuration of the liquid crystal switch 700 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the tenth embodiment, a liquid crystal switch 700 is provided on the upper right side of the upper plate 17 in place of the frame button 22 in the first embodiment. FIG. 85 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 to which the liquid crystal type switch 700 is attached.

  The structure of the liquid crystal switch 700 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 85 is a perspective view of the liquid crystal switch 700 as viewed from above. The liquid crystal type switch 700 is made of a transparent resin member, and can be covered with a transparent cover body 701 that can cover the internal touch panel 702 with a substantially triangular cover body. When the cover body 701 is pressed and the cover body 701 is pressed, a part of the pressed cover body is detected, thereby detecting whether the cover body 701 is pressed or not. The sensor 703 and a stopper member 704 that prohibits further rotation of the cover body 701 rotated by a predetermined amount in the pressing direction when the cover body 701 is pressed. The cover body 701 has a shaft portion 701 </ b> Z that is rotatably fixed to the front side of the pachinko machine 10, and an urging member (not shown) constituted by a spring member that always urges upward. Have. The cover body 701 has an inclined surface with a width that is slightly larger than the width of the touch panel 702 from the shaft portion 701Z, and the player can visually recognize the display mode of the internal touch panel 702 through the inclined surface.

  FIG. 87 is a cross-sectional view of the liquid crystal switch 700 taken along the line AA. 87A shows a case where the liquid crystal type switch 700 is not pressed, and FIG. 87B shows a case where the liquid crystal type switch 700 is pressed. As shown in FIG. 87A, the angle of the inclined surface of the cover body 701 and the angle at which the touch panel 702 is fixed do not match. However, as shown in FIG. 87 (b), when the cover body 701 is pressed down and rotated until it comes into contact with the stopper member 704, the inclined surface of the cover body 701 and the touch panel 702 are in contact with each other with the same inclination angle. It is configured. With this configuration, the touch panel 702 can be touch-operated via the cover body 701 when the cover body 701 is pressed down to the maximum.

  Next, a display mode displayed on the touch panel 702 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 88 (a) shows a display mode in the case where a special symbol variation effect of pressing the liquid crystal type switch 700 is displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and the same display mode is also displayed on the touch panel liquid crystal. It is the figure which showed an example.

  Thus, since the same content as the display mode displayed on the 3rd symbol display device 81 is also displayed on the liquid crystal type switch 700, the player gazes at the liquid crystal type switch 700 from the 3rd symbol display device 81. Even if is moved, the same content as the display mode displayed on the third symbol display device 81 can be confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a problem that the player misses the display content displayed on the third symbol display device 81 when the player presses the liquid crystal type switch 700.

  FIG. 88B is a diagram showing a display mode that prompts the player to perform a touch operation displayed on the touch panel 702. The third symbol display device 81 displays a display mode that allows the player to select the reach display mode displayed in the lower right display area of the touch panel 702. Then, in the remaining display area of the touch panel 702, icons that can be selected by the player by pressing A reach and B reach are displayed. Then, the characters “Touch the icon!” Are displayed to inform the user that the icon is selected by touching the icon.

  The player can touch and select an icon when the cover body 701 is pressed down and the cover body 701 is pressed down to the maximum amount in an attempt to touch the icon. Since the player presses the cover body 701 together with the touch operation, the player can operate without feeling the trouble of performing two operations.

  Referring to FIG. 89, it is a display mode showing an example in which the display mode displayed on touch panel 702 is displayed in an enlarged manner by pinching to zoom. A finger is touched so as to touch two points in the vicinity of the display mode desired to be enlarged while the cover 701 is pressed while the display mode displayed on the touch panel 702 is pressed (see FIG. 89A). Thereafter, the display mode can be enlarged to an arbitrary size of the player by performing an operation to widen the interval between the fingers (see FIG. 89B).

  In this way, the displayed display mode can be enlarged and reduced to an arbitrary size of the player, so that the information that the player wants to know can be easily known.

<About the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the tenth embodiment>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the tenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the tenth embodiment, a liquid crystal switch 700 is provided instead of the frame button 22 as compared with the first embodiment. A press sensor 704 that detects that the cover body 701 provided in the liquid crystal type switch 700 has been pressed is disconnected from the input / output port 225 of the sound lamp control device 113. A touch panel 702 provided in the liquid crystal switch 700 is connected to the input / output port 225. Note that the touch panel 702 is configured to be able to output a signal for notifying the sound lamp control device 113 when the display screen is touched by the player.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 91 (a), the SW liquid crystal display data 222k and the SW liquid crystal scenario selection table are stored in the ROM 222 of the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the tenth embodiment as compared with the first embodiment. 222m is added.

  The SW liquid crystal display data 222k is a data table in which a display data table in which display data to be displayed on the touch panel 702 is set is stored. In this display data table, each data to be displayed is set corresponding to the display time.

  The SW liquid crystal scenario selection table 222m is a data table for selecting a display data table corresponding to data to be displayed on the touch panel 702 according to the received variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 91 (b), in the RAM 223 of the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the tenth embodiment, the display data buffer 223r, the scenario timer 223s, the pointer 223w, and the touch enable, as compared with the first embodiment. A time storage area 223x is added. Note that the display data buffer 223r, the scenario timer 223s, and the pointer 223w have the same configurations as those described in the ninth embodiment, and thus detailed descriptions thereof are omitted.

  The touch effective time storage area 223x is a storage area for storing a time for determining that the operation is valid when the touch panel 702 is touched. This touch effective time storage area 223x is updated by being subtracted in the processing of S1826 of the frame button input monitoring / effect processing 8 (FIG. 96, S1820) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the tenth embodiment. . In this touch effective time storage area 223x, when a variation pattern in which a touch operation is set is received and the scenario is set, the effective time set in the scenario is automatically set.

<Regarding Control Process Executed by Audio Lamp Control Device 113 in the Tenth Embodiment>
Next, a control process executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the tenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 92 to 96.

  With reference to FIG. 92, the main process executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the tenth embodiment will be described. The main processing in the ninth embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the command determination processing (FIG. 21, S1311) is changed to the command determination processing (FIG. 92, S1800), the frame button input monitoring / effect processing (FIG. 23, FIG. 23). S1307) is changed to frame button input monitoring / effect processing 8 (FIG. 96, S1820), and SW liquid crystal display processing (FIG. 95, S1810) is added. Since other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 93, the command determination process 9 (S1800) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the tenth embodiment will be described. FIG. 93 is a flowchart showing the command determination process 9 (S1800). In the command determination process 9 (FIG. 93, S1800) in the tenth embodiment, the SW liquid crystal display setting process (FIG. 94, S1840) is added to the command determination process (FIG. 21, S1311) in the first embodiment. Yes. Since other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 94, the SW liquid crystal display setting process (S1840) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the tenth embodiment will be described. FIG. 94 is a flowchart showing the SW liquid crystal display setting process (S1840).

  In the SW liquid crystal display setting process (FIG. 94, S1840), first, it is determined whether or not the extracted variation pattern is a variation pattern with SW effect (S1841). Here, in the tenth embodiment, whether or not to use the liquid crystal switch 700 is set in advance for the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the scenario to be selected is set.

  If it is determined that the variation pattern has the SW effect (S1841: Yes), the display data table buffer 223r displays the display data table as the SW liquid crystal display data from the SW liquid crystal scenario selection table 222m based on the extracted variation pattern. Set to. By this display data table, SW valid time and touch valid time are set at a predetermined timing. On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S1841 that there is no SW effect setting (S1841: No), this process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 95, the SW liquid crystal display process (S1810) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the tenth embodiment will be described. FIG. 95 is a flowchart showing the SW liquid crystal display setting process (S1810).

  In the SW liquid crystal display process (FIG. 95, S1810), first, it is determined whether the display setting of the touch panel 702 (SW liquid crystal) is set. Whether or not the display setting of the touch panel 702 is set is determined based on whether or not the display data table is set in the display data table buffer 223r. If the pointer 223w has been updated up to the END data of the display data table, it is determined that the display data table is not set.

  When it is determined that the display data of the touch panel 702 is set (S1811: Yes), the scenario timer 223s is updated (S1812). It is determined whether it is time to update the display data (S1813). Here, it is determined whether the display time set in the display data table has elapsed. If it is determined that it is time to update the display data (S1813: Yes), the set display data is converted into image data and transferred to the touch panel 702 (S1814).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no display setting on the touch panel 702 in the process of S1811 (S1811: No), or if it is determined that the display data update timing is not reached (S1813: No), this process is performed. finish.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 96, the frame button input monitoring / production process 8 (S1820) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in the tenth embodiment will be described. FIG. 96 is a flowchart showing the frame button input monitoring / effect process 8 (S1820).

  In the frame button input monitoring / production process 8 (FIG. 96, S1820), first, it is determined whether the time stored in the SW valid time storage area 223g is greater than 0, that is, the SW valid time is being reached (S1821). . If it is determined that the SW valid time is in effect (S1821: Yes), the SW valid time is subtracted and updated (S1822). It is determined whether the cover body has been pressed (S1823). Here, it is determined whether or not the press sensor 704 is on. If it is determined that the press sensor 704 is on, the image data to be displayed next is set for the display data when the SW is pressed set in the set display data table (S1824). Here, the set image data is transferred and set to the touch panel 702 in the process of S1814 of the SW liquid crystal display process (FIG. 95, S1810). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1823 that the press sensor 704 is off (S1823: No), this process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S1821 that the SW effective time is 0 (S1821: No), it is determined whether the touch effective time is 0 (S1825). If it is determined that the touch effective time is not 0, that is, it is during the touch effective time (S1825: Yes), the touch effective time is subtracted and updated (S1826). It is determined whether the pressing sensor 704 is on (S1827). If it is determined that the press sensor 704 is off (S1827: No), this process ends.

  As described above, when the press sensor 704 is off, that is, when the cover body 701 is not pressed, an operation of the touch panel 702 is not accepted. This is a configuration in which the cover body 701 and the display surface of the touch panel 702 are in contact with each other to be electrically connected, and the touch operation through the cover body 701 can be discriminated, but the cover body 701 is not sufficiently pressed. This is to suppress the problem of recognizing the touch operation.

  In the process of S1827, when it is determined that the press sensor 704 is on (S1827: Yes), it is determined whether a touch operation is performed (S1828). If it is determined in step S1828 that a touch operation has been performed (S1828: Yes), it is determined whether the operation is a pinch-do-zoom operation (S1829). Whether the pinch / do / zoom operation is performed is determined by touching two points on the display screen. When it is determined that the pinch / do / zoom operation has been performed (S1829), the enlargement ratio based on the operation is set in the set display data table (S1830). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  With this configuration, if the cover body 701 is not pressed down, even if the player touches the cover body 701, there is no problem that the display screen expands against the player's intention. It can be configured to be easy to play.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1829 that the operation is not a pinch / do / zoom operation (S1829: No), it is determined whether there is a valid selection (S1831). As shown in FIG. 88 (b), when an icon to be selected by a touch operation is displayed, it is determined whether the display area of the displayed icon is pressed. When the other region is touch-operated or when two icons are touch-operated, it is determined that the selection is invalid.

  If it is determined in the process of S1831 that there is a valid selection (S1831: Yes), display data based on the selected icon is set from the display data table (S1832). The touch effective time is reset to 0 which is an initial value (S1833). Thereafter, this process is terminated. On the other hand, in the process of S1825, when it is determined that the touch effective time is 0 (S1825: No), this process ends.

  Thus, since the touch effective time is reset when the icon is selected, it is possible to suppress a malfunction that causes malfunction.

  The pinch / do / zoom operation may be configured to be possible even outside the effective touch time.

  In this embodiment, the touch panel 702 and the cover body 701 are in contact with each other so that the touch operation can be performed. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and an object at a predetermined distance can be determined from the display screen of the touch panel 702. It may be configured so that a touch operation can be performed through the cover body 701.

  In this embodiment, the pressing sensor 704 that detects that the cover body 701 has been pressed is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the touch panel 702 may be configured to identify that the cover body 701 has been pressed. Good. What is necessary is just to comprise so that it may discriminate | determine that pressing operation was performed because a touch panel discriminate | determines the finger | toe and hand which press down the touch panel 702 and the cover body 701.

  In the present embodiment, the cover body 701 can be pressed outside the SW effective time or the touch operation effective time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a restricting member that restricts the rotation of the cover body 701 is not limited to the effective time. It may be configured such that it is operated by a solenoid or the like to notify the player of the valid time.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the audio | voice lamp control apparatus 113 and the display control apparatus 114 are provided separately, instead, each apparatus 113,114 may be integrated and provided as one apparatus.

  In the above embodiment, first, a command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113, and when the command is received by the sound lamp control device 113, the sound lamp control device 113 transmits the command to the display control device 114. A command to be determined is determined, and thereafter, the command is transmitted from the sound lamp control device 113 to the display control device 114. On the other hand, first, a command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the display control device 114, and when the command is received by the display control device 114, the display control device 114 determines a command to be transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. After that, the command may be transmitted from the display control device 114 to the sound lamp control device 113.

  In the above embodiment, each command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113, and the sound lamp control device 113 issues a display instruction to the display control device 114. A command may be directly transmitted from the control device 110 to the display control device 114. In addition, an audio lamp control device may be connected to the display control device, and a command instructing the output of each sound and the lighting of the lamp may be transmitted from the display control device to the audio lamp control device.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is configured that each of the winning at the first entrance 64 and the passing through the second entrance 67 is held up to 4 times at maximum, but the maximum number of held balls is limited to 4 times. It may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Further, the number of reserved balls in the variable display based on the winning at the first entrance 64 is numerically in a part of the third symbol display device 81, or the area divided into four is the number of reserved balls. It may be displayed in a different mode (for example, color or lighting pattern), and a light emitting member such as a lamp is provided separately from the first symbol display device 37, and the number of reserved balls is notified by the light emitting member. You may comprise.

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

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

  As a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a display device that displays a fixed display of symbols after variably displaying a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is provided, and a handle for ball launching is not provided. Things. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop switch, or With the passage of time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. In this case, a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall where pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that the structure of all or one part of said each embodiment may be combined.

  Hereinafter, in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention, concepts of various inventions included in the above-described embodiments are shown.

<Feature A group>
Main control means for executing control of the game, and slave control means for executing control of the game according to a control signal from the main control means, the main control means, based on the establishment of the start condition, And a bonus game executing means for executing a bonus game that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the bonus determination result is a predetermined result. The means includes an operation means operable by the player, an acquisition means for acquiring lottery information based on an operation of the operation means, and a determination means for executing determination based on the lottery information acquired by the acquisition means The display means for displaying the operation effect display mode when the determination means determines that the result is predetermined, the period setting means for setting an effective period for validating the operation of the operation means, and the determination means result Probability setting means for setting a probability to be determined, and the probability set by the probability setting means is determined by varying the operation means within the one effective period set by the period setting means according to the operation timing. A gaming machine A1 having a probability determining means.

  According to the gaming machine A1, in the main control means, whether or not the game is appropriate is determined by the appropriateness determination means based on the establishment of the start condition. Based on the determination result being a predetermined result, a privilege game that is advantageous to the player is executed by the privilege game execution means. In the slave control means, the lottery information is acquired by the acquisition means based on the operation of the operation means operable by the player. Determination is performed by the determination unit based on the lottery information acquired by the acquisition unit. When the determination means determines that the result is a predetermined result, the operation effect display mode is displayed on the display means. An effective period for validating the operation of the operation means is set by the period setting means. The probability determined by the determination means as a predetermined result is set by the probability setting means. The probability set by the probability setting means is determined by the probability determining means by varying it according to the operation timing of the operating means within one effective period set by the period setting means. Thereby, since the probability of a predetermined result is varied depending on the operation timing even within one effective period, a random effect can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the effects of the game, and it is possible to suppress a problem that the player gets bored with the game at an early stage.

  In the gaming machine A1, the gaming machine A1 includes a counting unit that counts the number of times the operating unit is operated within one effective period set by the period setting unit, and the probability determining unit When the probability is determined at the timing when the means is operated, if the count value by the counting means is a predetermined number of times or more, the probability that the predetermined result is determined is higher than the probability determined based on the timing. A gaming machine A2 that is to be set.

  According to the gaming machine A2, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine A1, the following effects are achieved. In other words, the count means counts the number of times the operation means is operated within one effective period set by the period setting means. When the probability is determined at the timing when the operating means is operated within one effective period, if the count value by the counting means is a predetermined number or more, the probability determined as the predetermined result is determined by the probability determining means at that timing. It is set higher than the probability determined based on it. Therefore, when the player operates the operation means many times, it can be felt that the operation effect display mode is easily displayed, and there is an effect that the player can be interested by operating the operation means.

  In the gaming machine A1 or A2, the effective period is a combination of periods in which the probabilities determined by the probability determining means are different from each other.

  According to the gaming machine A3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A1 or the gaming machine A2, the effective period is set by combining periods with different probabilities determined by the probability determining means. There is an effect that the probability can be varied and set according to the timing at which the user operates the operating means.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A3, a non-probability period in which, in the effective period, a non-probability in which there is no probability that a predetermined result is obtained by the probability determination unit is set based on the operation unit being operated. A gaming machine A4 characterized in that is set.

  According to the gaming machine A4, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines A1 to A3, the following effects are produced. That is, based on the operation means being operated, the probability determining means sets a non-probability period in which there is no probability that there is no probability of a predetermined result. There is an effect that it can be operated.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A4, the probability determining means sets a probability that the predetermined result is determined to be higher as the remaining period of the effective period decreases. .

  According to the gaming machine A5, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A1 to the gaming machine A4, the following effects are produced. That is, as the remaining period of the effective period decreases, the probability that the predetermined result is determined is set higher by the probability determining means. Thus, the player can be configured to operate the operating means until the remaining effective period is reduced, and there is an effect that the game can be performed using the operating means.

<Feature B group>
Main control means for executing control of the game, and slave control means for executing control of the game according to a control signal from the main control means, the main control means, based on the establishment of the start condition, And a bonus game executing means for executing a bonus game that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the bonus determination result is a predetermined result. The means includes an operation means operable by the player, an acquisition means for acquiring lottery information based on an operation of the operation means, and a determination means for executing determination based on the lottery information acquired by the acquisition means The display means for displaying the operation effect display mode when the determination means determines that the result is predetermined, the period setting means for setting an effective period for enabling the operation of the operation means, and the operation means are operated. The above The storage means for storing the remaining period of the effective period when it is determined to be a fixed result, and the specific effect is based on the fact that the total value of the remaining periods stored in the storage means is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. A gaming machine B1 comprising: a specific effect unit displayed on the display unit.

  According to the gaming machine B1, in the main control means, whether or not the game is appropriate is determined by the appropriateness determination means based on the establishment of the start condition. Based on the determination result being a predetermined result, a privilege game that is advantageous to the player is executed by the privilege game execution means. In the slave control means, the lottery information is acquired by the acquisition means based on the operation of the operation means operable by the player. Determination is performed by the determination unit based on the lottery information acquired by the acquisition unit. When the determination means determines that the result is a predetermined result, the operation effect display mode is displayed on the display means. An effective period for validating the operation of the operation means is set by the period setting means. The remaining period of the effective period when the operation unit is operated and it is determined that the predetermined result is obtained is stored in the storage unit. Based on the fact that the total value of the remaining periods stored in the storage means is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, a specific effect is displayed on the display means by the specific effect means. Thereby, when the effective period is set, the player can store more remaining effective periods by operating the operation means at an earlier timing to obtain a predetermined result. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to make the player interested by operating the operation means, and to suppress a problem that the player gets bored early.

  In the gaming machine B1, the main control means acquires acquisition means for acquiring the appropriateness determination information for which the appropriateness determination is executed by the appropriateness determination means based on the establishment of the acquisition condition, and the correctness determination information acquired by the acquisition means. , The prior / impossible determination means for determining whether or not the determination information stored in the determination information storage means is correct before the start condition is satisfied, Pre-signal generation means for generating a pre-signal for notifying the subordinate control means of the determination result, and the specific rendering means uses the pre-signal to send a predetermined result to the success / failure determination information storage means. Even if the total value stored in the storage means is less than the predetermined value on the basis of the determination that the correctness determination information is stored, the specific effect is displayed in the display means. Gaming machine B2, characterized in that is for displaying.

  According to the gaming machine B2, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine B1, the following effects are achieved. In other words, in the main control unit, the determination unit acquires the correctness determination information on which the determination of correctness is executed by the correctness determination unit based on the establishment of the acquisition condition. The correctness determination information acquired by the acquisition means is stored in the correctness determination information storage means. The validity determination information stored in the validity determination information storage means is determined to be true before the start condition is established by the prior validity determination means. A prior signal is generated by the prior signal generation unit for notifying the subordinate control unit of the result of the determination by the prior determination unit. Even if the total value stored in the storage means is less than the predetermined value on the basis of the fact that the appropriateness determination information having a predetermined result is stored in the correct / incorrect determination information storage means by the prior signal, the specific effect is also obtained. Is displayed on the display means by the specific effect means. Thereby, the player can expect a predetermined result by the specific effect. Therefore, there is an effect that a game can be played in the hope that a more specific effect will be displayed.

  In the gaming machine B1 or B2, the specific effect is displayed over a period in which a plurality of success / failure determination results are shown.

  According to the gaming machine B3, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine B1 or B2, a specific effect is displayed over a period in which a plurality of determination results are displayed, so that the player can perform a plurality of determination results. Can be easily discriminated as one determination result, and there is an effect that a fresh performance can be provided.

  In any one of the gaming machines B1 to B3, the specific effect is displayed for a display time corresponding to the total value stored in the storage means.

  According to the gaming machine B4, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machines B1 to B3, a specific effect is displayed with a display time corresponding to the total value stored in the storage means, so that the player is stored in the storage means. There is an effect that the total value of the remaining effective periods can be recognized.

<Feature C group>
Main control means for executing control of the game, and slave control means for executing control of the game according to a control signal from the main control means, the main control means, based on the establishment of the start condition, And a bonus game executing means for executing a bonus game that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the bonus determination result is a predetermined result. The means includes an operation means operable by the player, an acquisition means for acquiring lottery information based on an operation of the operation means, and a determination means for executing determination based on the lottery information acquired by the acquisition means The display means for displaying the operation effect display mode when the determination means determines that the result is predetermined, the period setting means for setting an effective period for enabling the operation of the operation means, and the operation means are operated. The above Storage means for storing the elapsed period of the effective period when it is determined to be a fixed result, and specific effect means for displaying a specific effect on the display means based on the total value of the elapsed time stored in the storage means A gaming machine C1 characterized by comprising:

  According to the gaming machine C1, in the main control means, whether or not the game is appropriate is determined by the appropriateness determination means based on the establishment of the start condition. Based on the determination result being a predetermined result, a privilege game that is advantageous to the player is executed by the privilege game execution means. In the slave control means, the lottery information is acquired by the acquisition means based on the operation of the operation means operable by the player. Determination is performed by the determination unit based on the lottery information acquired by the acquisition unit. When the determination means determines that the result is a predetermined result, the operation effect display mode is displayed on the display means. An effective period for validating the operation of the operation means is set by the period setting means. The storage means stores the elapsed period of the effective period when the operation means is operated and the predetermined result is determined. Based on the total value of the elapsed periods stored in the storage unit, a specific effect is displayed on the display unit by the specific effect unit. Thereby, when the effective period is set, the player can give a privilege by operating the operation means at an earlier timing to obtain a predetermined result. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to make the player interested by operating the operation means, and to suppress a problem that the player gets bored early.

<Feature D group>
Main control means for executing control of the game, and slave control means for executing control of the game according to a control signal from the main control means, the main control means, based on the establishment of the start condition, And a bonus game executing means for executing a bonus game that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the bonus determination result is a predetermined result. The means includes a display means for displaying a selection display form for displaying a plurality of selection candidates that can be selected by the player, an operation means operable by the player, and the selection display form based on an operation on the operation means. A selection means for selecting at least one of the displayed selection candidates, a period setting means for setting an effective period for validating the operation of the operation means, and the operation means are operated to select the selection candidate If the setting A determining means for determining the elapsed period of the effective period, and when the determining means determines that the elapsed period is equal to or less than the predetermined period, the display means displays the selected display even after the selection candidate is selected. The game machine D1 is characterized by having history display means for displaying selection candidates other than the selection candidates selected by the selection means, which are displayed in the mode.

  According to the gaming machine D1, in the main control means, whether or not the game is appropriate is determined by the appropriateness determination means based on the establishment of the start condition. Based on the determination result being a predetermined result, a privilege game that is advantageous to the player is executed by the privilege game execution means. In the slave control means, the display means displays a selection display mode for displaying a plurality of selection candidates that can be selected by the player. At least one of the selection candidates displayed in the selection display mode is displayed by the selection means based on the operation on the operation means that can be operated by the player. An effective period for validating the operation of the operation means is set by the period setting means. When the operation unit is operated and a selection candidate is selected, the elapsed period of the set valid period is determined by the determination unit. When it is determined by the determining means that the elapsed period is equal to or shorter than the predetermined period, after the selection candidate is selected, at least the selection candidate selected by the selecting means is displayed on the display means in the selection display mode. Selection candidates other than are displayed by the history display means. Thereby, even when the operation means is operated in a short time after the selection display mode is displayed and it becomes difficult for the player to determine what the selection candidate is, the selection candidate can be confirmed. Therefore, the player can play the game in an easy-to-understand manner, and there is an effect that it is possible to suppress a problem that the player gets bored early.

<Feature E group>
Main control means for executing control of the game, and slave control means for executing control of the game according to a control signal from the main control means, the main control means, based on the establishment of the start condition, And a bonus game executing means for executing a bonus game that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the bonus determination result is a predetermined result. The means includes a period setting means for setting an effective period during which the operation of the operation means is determined to be effective over a period in which the game determined to be successful by the success / failure determination means is executed a predetermined number of times, and the period setting When the effective period is set by the means, the counting means for counting the number of times the operating means is operated, and the number of times the counting means counts are equal to or greater than a predetermined number. There are gaming machine is characterized in that and a game information providing means for providing a specific game information to the player E1.

  According to the gaming machine E1, in the main control means, whether or not the game is appropriate is determined by the appropriateness determination means based on the establishment of the start condition. Based on the determination result being a predetermined result, a privilege game that is advantageous to the player is executed by the privilege game execution means. In the slave control unit, the period setting unit sets an effective period during which the operation of the operation unit is determined to be valid over a period in which the game determined to be determined by the determination unit is executed a predetermined number of times. When the effective period is set by the period setting means, the number of times the operating means is operated is counted by the counting means. Based on the fact that the number of times counted by the counting means has reached a predetermined number of times or more, specific game information is given to the player by the game information giving means. Thus, even when the player does not obtain a determination result that becomes a special game for a predetermined number of times, specific game information is given by operating the operation means continuously, and the game can be enjoyed. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress a problem that the player gets bored with the game early.

  In the gaming machine E1, the slave control means includes acquisition means for acquiring lottery information based on an operation by the operation means, and lottery information determination means for determining lottery information acquired by the acquisition means, When the lottery information determination means determines that the lottery information acquired by the acquisition means is a specific result based on the number of times that the game information is given has reached the predetermined number of times, A gaming machine E2 characterized by giving specific game information to a player.

  According to the gaming machine E2, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine E1, the following effects are produced. That is, in the sub control means, the lottery information is acquired by the acquisition means based on the operation by the operation means. The lottery information acquired by the acquisition unit is determined by the lottery information determination unit. When the lottery information determination means determines that the lottery information acquired by the acquisition means is a specific result based on the number of times determined in advance, the specific game information is given by the game information giving means. It is given to the player. Thereby, even when the operating means is operated more than a predetermined number of times, the specific game information may not be given, and the timing at which the specific game information is given can be made random. Therefore, there is an effect that a game with a fresh taste can be provided by the player.

  In the gaming machine E1 or the gaming machine E2, the game information providing means is configured such that the count value by the counting means is less than a predetermined number of times determined in advance based on the fact that the determination result is a specific result. Also, the game machine E3 is characterized by giving the specific game information.

  According to the gaming machine E3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine E1 or the gaming machine E2, the following effects are produced. In other words, based on the determination result of the determination result, whether or not the count value by the counting means is less than a predetermined number of times is given by the game information giving means. Therefore, there is an effect that the timing at which specific game information is given can be made more random, and a novel impression can be given to the player.

  In any one of the gaming machines E1 to E3, the main control unit acquires acquisition means for acquiring determination information for determining whether the determination is correct or not based on the establishment of an acquisition condition, and acquisition by the acquisition unit. The determination information storage means for storing the determined determination information, the determination information stored in the determination information storage means before the start condition is satisfied, and the advance determination means Pre-signal generation means for generating a pre-signal for notifying the slave control means of the result of the determination by the determination means, and the game information adding means stores the determination information on the basis of the pre-signal. On the basis of determining that the validity determination information with a predetermined result is stored in the means, the count value by the counting means is less than the predetermined number of times. The gaming machine is characterized in that for applying the specific game information E4.

  According to the gaming machine E4, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines E1 to E3, the following effects are produced. In other words, in the main control unit, the determination unit acquires the correctness determination information on which the determination of correctness is executed by the correctness determination unit based on the establishment of the acquisition condition. The correctness determination information acquired by the acquisition means is stored in the correctness determination information storage means. The validity determination information stored in the validity determination information storage means is determined to be true before the start condition is established by the prior validity determination means. A prior signal is generated by the prior signal generation unit for notifying the subordinate control unit of the result of the determination by the prior determination unit. Even if the count value by the counting means is less than a predetermined number of times based on the fact that it is determined by the prior signal that the validity determination information having a predetermined result is stored in the validity determination information storage means, the specific game information Is provided by the game information providing means. Thereby, the player can expect a predetermined result by the specific game information. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to play a game in the hope that more specific game information is displayed.

<Feature F group>
Main control means for executing control of the game, and slave control means for executing control of the game in accordance with a control signal from the main control means, the main control means is a lottery based on the establishment of the start condition An acquisition means for acquiring information, a success / failure determination execution means for executing a determination of success / failure based on the lottery information acquired by the acquisition means based on establishment of a lottery condition, and the lottery information acquired by the acquisition means To notify the sub-control means of the determination result by the prior determination unit and the prior determination unit for determining whether or not the lottery information stored in the storage unit is determined before the lottery condition is satisfied. Pre-signal generation means for generating a pre-signal for the sub-control means, the sub-control means indicates the result of the determination by the determination means based on the control signal from the main control means Display means for displaying different information, dynamic display mode determination means for determining a dynamic display mode of the identification information, and dynamic display determined by the dynamic display mode determination unit based on the prior signal Based on the determination result obtained by the prior determination unit and the determination result obtained by the prior determination unit, the time until the determination result of the identification information corresponding to the lottery information stored in the storage unit is displayed is determined. Time determination means, an operation means that can be operated by the player, and a validity period during which the operation by the operation means is determined to be valid is displayed a plurality of determination results within the time determined by the time determination means. A game machine F1 having a period setting means for setting the period over a period.

  According to the gaming machine F1, in the main control means, lottery information is acquired by the acquisition means based on the establishment of the start condition. Based on the establishment of the lottery condition, the success / failure determination is executed by the success / failure determination execution unit based on the lottery information acquired by the acquisition unit. The lottery information acquired by the acquisition unit is stored by the storage unit. The lottery information stored in the storage means is judged to be successful before the lottery condition is established by the prior success / failure judging means. The prior signal generating means generates a prior signal for notifying the sub-control means of the determination result by the prior adequacy determination means. In the sub control means, based on the control signal from the main control means, the identification information indicating the result of the determination by the determination means is displayed on the display means. The dynamic display mode of the identification information is determined by the dynamic display mode determination means. Based on the prior signal, the dynamic display mode determined by the dynamic display mode determination unit is determined in advance by the prior determination unit. Based on the determination result by the prior determination unit, the time until the result of the identification information corresponding to the lottery information stored in the storage unit is displayed is determined by the time determination unit. An effective period in which the operation by the operation means that can be operated by the player is determined to be effective is set by the period setting means over a period in which the result of the determination of the plurality of times is displayed within the time determined by the time determination means. .

  Thereby, since an effective period is set over the dynamic display mode in which a plurality of determination results are displayed, a more innovative effect can be provided to the player. Therefore, there is an effect that the player can be prevented from getting bored with the gaming machine at an early stage.

<Feature G group>
Main control means for executing control of the game, and slave control means for executing control of the game according to a control signal from the main control means, the main control means, based on the establishment of the start condition, And a bonus game executing means for executing a bonus game that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the bonus determination result is a predetermined result. The means includes an operation means operable by the player, a period setting means for setting an effective period for enabling the operation of the operation means, and a length of an effective period set by the period setting means according to the size of the display area An identification symbol display means for displaying an identification symbol indicating the length, a variable means for varying the size of the display area of the identification symbol so that the remaining effective period can be identified based on the passage of time, The operation means is Game information determination means for determining game information to be given to the player and game information to be given by the game information giving means from a plurality of game information based on the operation within the effective period Means, and storage means storing at least first game information and second game information different from the first game information as game information determined by the grant information determination means, Information period setting means for setting a first period in which the first game information is easily selected and a second period in which the second game information is easily selected, and a second period set by the information period setting means. The game machine G1 is characterized by having identification information providing means for providing identification information that can be identified from the size of the display area of the identification symbol.

  According to the gaming machine G1, in the main control means, whether or not the game is appropriate is determined by the appropriateness determination means based on the establishment of the start condition. Based on the determination result being a predetermined result, a privilege game that is advantageous to the player is executed by the privilege game execution means. In the slave control means, an effective period for validating the operation of the operation means that can be operated by the player is set by the period setting means. An identification symbol indicating the length of the effective period set by the period setting means according to the size of the display area is displayed by the identification symbol display means. Based on the passage of time, the size of the display area of the identification symbol is varied by the variable means so that the remaining effective period can be identified. Based on the operation means being operated within the effective period, game information is given to the player by the game information giving means. The game information given by the game information giving means is determined by the game information determining means from among the plurality of game information. The first game information and second game information different from the first game information are stored at least by the storage means as the game information determined by the given information determination means. Among the valid periods, the information period setting means sets a first period in which the first game information is easily selected and a second period in which the second game information is easily selected. Identification information that can be identified from the size of the display area of the identification symbol that is within the second period set by the information period setting means is given by the identification information giving means. Thereby, it can be notified that it is easy to obtain different game information depending on the timing at which the player operates the operation means. Therefore, there is an effect that the player can enjoy the game using the operation means, and the problem that the player gets bored with the game at an early stage can be suppressed.

  In the gaming machine G1, the slave control means includes an enlarged display means for displaying the second period identification information in an enlarged manner compared to the normal time based on the fact that the determination result is a predetermined result. A gaming machine D2 characterized by having.

  According to the gaming machine G2, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine G1, the secondary control means normally displays the second period identification information by the enlarged display means based on the fact that the determination result is determined by the validity determination means. Since the second period identification information is enlarged, the player can expect the result of the determination to be a predetermined result because the second period identification information is enlarged.

  In the gaming machine G1 or G2, the identification information giving means executes the predetermined lottery and gives the second period identification information when it is determined that the grant condition is satisfied. Gaming machine G3.

  According to the gaming machine G3, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine G1 or G2, when the predetermined lottery is executed and it is determined that the granting condition is satisfied, the second period identification information is given by the identification information giving means. Therefore, the case where the second period information is given can be set randomly, and there is an effect that a fresh game can be provided to the player.

<Feature H group>
Main control means for executing control of the game, and slave control means for executing control of the game according to a control signal from the main control means, the main control means, based on the establishment of the start condition, And a bonus game executing means for executing a bonus game that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the bonus determination result is a predetermined result. The means includes a display means for displaying identification information indicating a determination result by the success / failure determination means in accordance with a control signal from the main control means, and a plurality of dynamic display modes of the identification information displayed on the display means. A predetermined dynamic display mode is determined by a dynamic display mode determination unit that determines one dynamic display mode from among the display modes, an operation unit that can be operated by the player, and the dynamic display mode determination unit. Based on that A period setting means for setting an effective period for validating the operation of the operation means; and the operation display mode is displayed based on the operation means being operated within the effective period set by the period setting means. Operation display means to be displayed on the means, wherein the period setting means has a first effective period in which the operation display mode is displayed and a second effective period set before the first effective period. A gaming machine H1 that is set at least, and has prohibiting means for prohibiting setting of the first effective period or setting of the operation display mode within the second effective period. .

  According to the gaming machine H1, in the main control means, whether or not a game is appropriate is determined by the appropriateness determination means based on the establishment of the start condition. Based on the determination result being a predetermined result, a privilege game that is advantageous to the player is executed by the privilege game execution means. In the sub control means, identification information indicating the determination result by the success / failure determination means is displayed on the display means in accordance with the control signal from the main control means. The dynamic display mode of the identification information displayed on the display unit is determined by the dynamic display mode determination unit from among a plurality of dynamic display modes. Based on the determination of the predetermined dynamic display mode by the dynamic display mode determination unit, the effective period for validating the operation of the operation unit is set by the period setting unit. The operation display mode is displayed on the display means by the operation display means based on the operation means being operated within the effective period set by the period setting means. The period setting means sets at least a first effective period in which the operation display mode is displayed and a second effective period set before the first effective period. Within the second effective period, the setting of the first effective period is prohibited or the setting of the operation display mode is prohibited by the prohibiting means. Thereby, since setting of the 1st effective period or setting of an operation display mode is prohibited, various games can be provided to a player. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress a problem that the player gets bored with the game at an early stage.

  In the gaming machine H1, the prohibiting unit prohibits setting of the first effective period or setting of the operation display mode when a predetermined operation is executed by the operating unit within the second effective period. A gaming machine H2 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine H2, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine H1, the setting of the first valid period is prohibited or the operation display mode is set when a predetermined operation is executed by the operating means within the second valid period. Is prohibited by the prohibiting means, so that the player can set the prohibition by operating the operating means, and there is an effect that it can be set according to the preference of the player.

  In the gaming machine H1 or H2, the display means displays a special game display mode when the special game is executed, and the operation display mode is displayed as the special game display mode. A gaming machine H3 characterized by being.

  According to the gaming machine H3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine H1 or H2, the following effects are produced. That is, when a special game is executed, the special game display mode is displayed by the display means. An operation display mode is displayed as the privilege game display mode. Therefore, it can suppress that a player becomes bored during a privilege game.

  In the gaming machine H3, the bonus game display mode is configured at least by a bonus game start display mode indicating the start of a bonus game and a bonus game display mode indicating that the bonus game is being executed, and the period setting means Is characterized in that the second effective period is set in a period during which the bonus game start display mode is displayed, and the first effective period is set in a period during which the bonus game display mode is displayed. A gaming machine H4.

  According to the gaming machine H4, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine H3, the following effects are achieved. That is, at least a privilege game display mode is configured by a privilege game start display mode indicating the start of a bonus game and a bonus game display mode indicating that the bonus game is being executed. The second valid period is set by the period setting means during the period in which the privilege game start display mode is displayed. Moreover, a 1st effective period is set by a period setting means in the period when the display mode during a privilege game is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to set whether to prohibit the start of the bonus game, and there is an effect that the game can be performed while concentrating on the bonus game thereafter.

<Feature I group>
Based on the establishment of the lottery condition, the validity determination means for performing the validity determination, the first display means capable of displaying identification information indicating the determination result of the validity determination means, and the identification displayed on the first display means Dynamic display mode determining means for determining a dynamic display mode of information, a rotating body configured to be rotatable, a detecting means capable of detecting the amount of rotation of the rotating body, and a rotation detected by the detecting means A first display control means for variably displaying the dynamic display mode based on the amount of movement; a second display unit arranged so that the display mode can be visually recognized inside the rotating body; A gaming machine I1 having second display control means for displaying a display mode related to contents displayed on one display means.

  According to the gaming machine I1, the success / failure determination is executed by the success / failure determination means based on the establishment of the lottery condition. Identification information indicating the result of the determination by the determination unit is displayed by the first display unit. The dynamic display mode of the identification information displayed on the first display unit is determined by the dynamic display mode determination unit. The amount of rotation of the rotating body configured to be rotatable is detected by the detecting means. The dynamic display mode is variably displayed by the first display control means based on the rotation amount detected by the detection means. The display mode related to the content displayed on the first display unit is displayed by the second display control unit on the second display unit arranged so that the display mode is visible inside the rotating body. As a result, the display mode related to the contents displayed on the first display means is also displayed inside the rotating body, so that the contents displayed on the first display means can be grasped even if the attention is given to the rotating body. Can do. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which a player can easily play a game.

  In the gaming machine I1, the second display means is arranged to project a display image from the outside of the rotating body toward the inside of the rotating body, and to be visible inside the rotating body. A gaming machine I2 having a display unit on which a projected display image is displayed.

  According to the gaming machine I2, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine I1, the following effects are achieved. That is, on the second display means, the display image is projected from the outside of the rotating body toward the inside of the rotating body by the projecting means. A display image that is disposed inside the rotating body so as to be visible and is projected from the projection means is displayed on the display unit. Therefore, the structure arrange | positioned inside a rotary body can be made small, and there exists an effect that a rotary body can be comprised compactly.

  In the gaming machine I2, the display unit is configured by a spherical surface that swells upward.

  According to the gaming machine I3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine I2, the display unit is composed of a spherical surface that swells upward, so that the display image projected on the display unit can be displayed more three-dimensionally. effective.

<Feature J group>
Based on the establishment of the lottery condition, the validity determination means for performing the validity determination, the first display means capable of displaying the identification information indicating the validity determination result of the validity determination means, and the identification displayed on the identification information display means A dynamic display mode determining unit that determines a dynamic display mode of information, a second display unit that is different from the first display unit, and a display surface of the second display unit is visibly covered, and pressed by the player. A cover body capable of performing the detection, detection means capable of detecting that the cover body has been pressed, and display on the first display means based on detection of the pressing operation by the detection means. Based on the first display control means for changing the display mode to be displayed and the dynamic display of the identification information, the pressing display mode for changing the display mode by pressing the cover body is selected. Pressed display state A display mode related to the dynamic display mode of the identification information displayed on the first display unit based on the selection unit and the press display mode selected by the press display mode selection unit is also displayed on the second display unit. A gaming machine J1 having second display control means for displaying.

  According to the gaming machine J1, the success / failure determination is executed by the success / failure determination means based on the establishment of the lottery condition. Identification information indicating the result of the determination by the determination unit is displayed by the first display unit. The dynamic display mode of the identification information displayed on the identification information display unit is determined by the dynamic display mode determination unit. The detection means detects that a cover body that can be pressed by the player and covers the display surface of the second display means different from the first display means is visible. The display mode displayed on the first display unit is changed by the first display control unit based on the detection of the pressing operation by the detection unit. On the basis of the dynamic display of the identification information, the pressed display mode selection means selects the pressed display mode whose display mode is changed by pressing the cover body. Based on the selection of the pressed display mode by the pressed display mode selection unit, the display mode related to the dynamic display mode of the identification information displayed on the first display unit is also displayed on the second display unit by the second display control unit. Is displayed. Thereby, when the player performs a pressing operation, the display mode related to the display mode displayed on the first display unit is displayed on the second display unit. Therefore, even if the player moves the line of sight to the cover body, the first mode is displayed. It is possible to suppress a problem that it becomes difficult to play a game by overlooking the display content displayed on the display means. Therefore, there is an effect that the player can play the game more easily.

<Feature K group>
Display means capable of detecting that the player has touched the display surface, a cover body which covers the display surface of the display means so as to be visible and can be pressed by the player, and always displays the display The display surface of the display unit and the cover body are urged to a first position maintained at a predetermined interval, and the cover body is pressed down, so that the display surface of the display unit and the cover body approach each other. An urging unit that allows movement to the second position and a determination unit that determines that the player's touch operation is valid by moving the cover body to the second position are provided. A gaming machine K1.

  According to the gaming machine K1, the display means detects that the player has touched the display surface. Normally, the display surface of the display means and the display surface of the display means are visibly covered, and the cover body that can be pressed by the player is urged to the first position maintained at a predetermined interval. When the cover body is pressed, the biasing means is allowed to move to the second position where the display surface of the display means and the cover body approach each other. When the cover body moves to the second position, the player's touch operation is determined to be valid by the determination means. Accordingly, even if the cover body is touched by mistake, the touch operation is not effective unless the cover body is in the second position, and thus malfunction can be suppressed. Therefore, there is an effect that the player can more easily play the game.

  In the gaming machine K1, the second position is configured at a position where the cover body and the display surface of the display means are in contact with each other, and the cover body is electrically connected by being in contact with the display surface of the display means. A gaming machine C2 that is configured to be capable of performing.

  According to the gaming machine K1, the position where the cover body and the display surface of the display means come into contact is set as the second position. The cover body is configured to be electrically conductive by being in contact with the display surface of the display means. Thereby, even if it touch-operates over a cover body, there exists an effect that touch operation can be recognized correctly.

  In the gaming machine K1 or K2, the second display control means is operated by touching between the two specific points, and the touch operation is performed so that the distance between the two points is widened or narrowed. The gaming machine K3 is characterized in that the image displayed on the second display means is enlarged or reduced based on the amount.

  According to the gaming machine K3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine K1 or K2, a touch operation is performed between two specific points and a touch operation is performed so that the distance between the two points is increased or decreased. Since the image displayed on the second display means is enlarged or reduced by the second display control means based on the change amount of the player, the display mode in which the player is displayed is set to an arbitrary size. This has the effect of making it easier to play.

  Each gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine Z1. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and in response to the operation of the operation handle, a ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the ball is placed in a winning opening arranged at a predetermined position in the game area As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through a prize opening), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display means is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  Each of the gaming machines is a slot machine, and the gaming machine Z2. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

Each gaming machine is a gaming machine Z3, which is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.
<Others>
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine that draws a lottery in accordance with a winning game ball at a starting port and displays a variation effect or a jackpot effect according to the lottery result on a liquid crystal screen. In such production, various patterns of production such as production for giving the player a sense of expectation and production for increasing the player's willingness to participate in the game are executed, and the interest of the game is improved. . In this type of pachinko machine, a game machine is proposed in which operation means (switches, etc.) that can be operated by the player are provided in the game machine, and the player can change the performance of the game by operating the operation means. Has been.
In such a pachinko machine, for example, there is one that executes a lottery that changes a game effect when the operation means is operated, in order to execute various effects when the player operates the operation means (for example, Patent Document 1: JP 2010-075741 A).
In this type of pachinko machine, there is a problem that the player is engrossed in operating the operation means, misses the displayed effect, and the game becomes difficult.
This technical idea has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that is easy for a player to play.
<Means>
In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine of the technical idea 1 can display a determination unit for executing a determination of success / failure based on the establishment of the lottery condition and identification information indicating the result of the determination of the determination of the result First display means, dynamic display mode determination means for determining a dynamic display mode of identification information displayed on the first display means, a rotating body configured to be rotatable, and a rotation amount of the rotating body , A first display control means for variably displaying the dynamic display mode based on the amount of rotation detected by the detection unit, and a display mode disposed in the rotating body so as to be visible Second display means, and second display control means for displaying a display mode related to the contents displayed on the first display means on the second display means.
The gaming machine according to technical idea 2 is the gaming machine according to technical idea 1, wherein the second display means projects a display image from outside the rotating body toward the inside of the rotating body, and the rotation. And a display unit that is disposed so as to be visible inside the body and displays a display image projected from the projection unit.
<Effect>
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, the success / failure determination is executed by the success / failure determination unit based on the establishment of the lottery condition. Identification information indicating the result of the determination by the determination unit is displayed by the first display unit. The dynamic display mode of the identification information displayed on the first display unit is determined by the dynamic display mode determination unit.
The amount of rotation of the rotating body configured to be rotatable is detected by the detecting means. The dynamic display mode is variably displayed by the first display control means based on the rotation amount detected by the detection means. The display mode related to the content displayed on the first display unit is displayed by the second display control unit on the second display unit arranged so that the display mode is visible inside the rotating body.
As a result, the display mode related to the contents displayed on the first display means is also displayed inside the rotating body, so that the contents displayed on the first display means can be grasped even if the attention is given to the rotating body. Can do. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which a player can easily play a game.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 2, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, the following effects are achieved. That is, on the second display means, the display image is projected from the outside of the rotating body toward the inside of the rotating body by the projecting means. A display image that is disposed inside the rotating body so as to be visible and is projected from the projection means is displayed on the display unit. Therefore, the structure arrange | positioned inside a rotary body can be made small, and there exists an effect that a rotary body can be comprised compactly.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
81 3rd symbol display device (first display means)
113 Sound lamp control device (second display control means)
114 Control display device (first display control means)
600 rotating body switch (rotating body)
601 rotating ball member (a part of the rotor)
603 Sphere display unit (second display means )
S305-size constant means S307, S309 dynamically display mode decision unit

Claims (2)

Determination means for executing the determination;
First display means capable of displaying identification information for indicating a determination result of the determination means;
Dynamic display mode determination means for determining a dynamic display mode of identification information displayed on the first display means;
A rotating body configured to be rotatable;
First display control means for variably displaying the dynamic display mode when the rotating body is rotated;
Second display means capable of displaying a display mode on the inner surface of the rotating body;
Second display control means for causing the second display means to display in a display mode related to the content displayed on the first display means,
The second display control means is configured to change the display mode to a mode related to the rotation in response to the rotation of the rotating body. Gaming machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first display means is constituted by a liquid crystal display.

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