JP6312094B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and is particularly applicable to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

  Some conventional gaming machines include a plurality of functional devices (motors, solenoids, etc.) that can operate upon receiving drive power. In the gaming machine, a movable decorative member, a starting port, a prize winning port, and the like are attached to a plurality of locations, and a plurality of motors, solenoids, and the like that operate these are provided in the gaming machine. In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a large number of electric drive means (functional devices) can be driven with a limited number of output ports of the control means.

JP 2012-166083 A

  However, since the control means outputs drive data for driving the electric drive means to the plurality of electric drive means at every predetermined period regardless of the contents thereof, the same drive data as in the previous time is again applied. Drive data is output. That is, each time drive data having the same data amount is output from the control means to the plurality of electric drive means. Therefore, for example, an increase in the number of electric drive means leads to an increase in the amount of drive data, and it may occur that the output of drive data cannot be completed within a predetermined time. Generally, since control data is exchanged between the control means and the plurality of electric drive means according to a predetermined control procedure, it is necessary to end the output of the drive data within a predetermined time. is there. Therefore, even in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the number of electric drive means that can be driven at the same time may be limited due to the amount of drive data.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the number of functional devices that can be driven at the same time in a gaming machine having a plurality of functional devices. To do.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A plurality of functional devices that are provided on a game board and / or a holding frame that holds the game board and that can operate by receiving drive power;
Device control means for outputting device control information for controlling an operation state of the functional device to the plurality of functional devices in association with each of the functional devices;
Specification capable of outputting device identification information for identifying a specific functional device among the plurality of functional devices and specific control information including the device control information corresponding to the specific functional device to the device control means at predetermined time intervals Control means,
As control for the specific control unit is executed every predetermined time,
The specific control information that includes the device control information for the functional device that changes the operating state among the plurality of functional devices and does not include the device control information for the functional device that does not change the operating state is output. 1 control ,
A second control that outputs the specific control information including the device control information for all of the plurality of functional devices, and
In the case where the plurality of functional devices perform a predetermined series of operations,
The specific control means includes
When receiving the start information of the series of operations and / or receiving the end information of the series of operations from another control means, execute the second control,
During the execution of the series of operations, the first control is executed and the second control is executed every predetermined period .

  Here, although the details will be described later, the “functional device” may be any device that can perform a predetermined operation by receiving the supply of driving power. For example, a lamp device including a LED (a frame lamp, a panel lamp, For example, a decorative LED), an electric drive source (such as a movable decorative member that can be moved by the power of a motor), and a speaker can correspond to this. The “game board and / or holding frame for holding the game board” includes both a game board and a holding frame for holding the game board, a game board, and a holding frame for holding the game board. It is meant to include either one of these.

  According to such a gaming machine, the specific control means performs device control information for a functional device that changes an operating state among a plurality of functional devices as control (also referred to as “control phase”) executed at predetermined time intervals. And a first control (also referred to as “first phase”) that outputs specific control information that does not include device control information for a functional device that does not change its operating state. Thereby, when the specific control means outputs the device control information in the first control, the device control information to be output to the functional device is compared with the case where the device control information is output to all of the plurality of functional devices. It becomes possible to reduce. For this reason, in the first control, as the device control information decreases, the number of functional devices that can output the device control information can be increased.

  In addition, the specific control unit executes the second control when receiving the start information of the series of operations and / or the end information of the series of operations from the other control unit. Therefore, for example, in the first control or the second control, when the device control information output from the specific control means does not normally reach the functional device due to external noise or static electricity, or not planned Even if device control information has been transmitted, it is possible for a functional device to receive normal device control information by the second control executed when receiving start information and end information of a series of operations. . As a result, even in the second control, the device control information can be received from the specific control means, but the function device (the extended function device) that cannot receive the device control information in the first control is The second control to be executed enables the functional device to receive normal device control information. As a result, even if the operation of the functional device becomes unstable because the device control information cannot be normally received, the functional device can be returned to the normal operation at the start or end of the series of operations. It becomes possible.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the number of functional devices that can be driven at the same time can be increased.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display device shown in FIG. 3, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the game machine. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility etc. with the classification of winning and the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a reach determination table, (D) is a normal symbol per determination table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of an interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a normal electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of special figure 2 determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 success / failure determination processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a lamp data output process. It is a flowchart of an output data generation process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an output buffer. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a table | surface which shows a movable notice determination table. It is a flowchart of setting processing such as notice effect. It is a flowchart of a display notice effect execution process. It is a flowchart of a movable notice effect execution process. It is a figure which shows an example of the initial state of a movable decoration member, and an operation state. 10 is a flowchart of lamp data output processing according to the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart of drive data output processing according to the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart of a drive data output process according to another aspect of the second embodiment.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, a pachinko gaming machine capable of executing a winning game that can give a predetermined amount of gaming profit (for example, a prize ball) to a player when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in accordance with the end of the variable display of the symbol. An example to which the present invention is applied will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 attached in the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming board 2 is a gaming machine. It is configured to be detachable from the frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the gaming board 2 is removed from the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 to which the gaming board 2 and the like are attached, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the island facility of the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported on one side end side and can be opened and closed.

  In addition, the front frame 51 can supply a launching handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player and a game ball stored and stored to the launching device side. A ball hitting tray (upper pan) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower pan) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball hitting tray 61 are provided. The front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b that can be operated by the player during the execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. In addition, a decorative frame lamp 66, a speaker 67, and the like are also provided.

  The effect button 63 functions as an input means that can be input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be properly used according to the type of game effect. When the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. Note that the configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the first embodiment, and any input means (for example, the player can directly input by touching the button portion) can be used as long as the player can input. , Intrusion type, touch sensor type, etc.) or non-contact type input means (photoelectric type etc.) for detecting and inputting that part of the player's body is close .

  In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down is surrounded by the rail member 4. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board surface lamp 5a. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected. In addition, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, so that a game ball once guided to the game area can be prevented from returning to the launching device side.

  Further, an image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) in which effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R display a variation display in synchronization with a variation display of a first special symbol and a variation display of a second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left symbol display area displays the left effect symbol 8L, and the middle symbol display area displays the medium effect. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right.

  Further, each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers “1” to “9”, for example. The left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b are displayed on a first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as “first special symbol display unit”) described later (see FIG. 4). The result of the variable display of the first special symbol and the result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as “second special symbol display unit”) (that is, the special symbol validity determination) (Simply “success / failure determination”) are displayed so that the player can easily recognize them. It should be noted that any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the production symbol may be simply referred to as “symbol” or “identification information”.

  For example, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, the effect symbol can be stopped and displayed with the same third digit such as “777” (also referred to as “hit effect symbol”). In addition, in the case of a small hit, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with a preset chance symbol such as “135” or a special symbol such as “3 * 3” (also referred to as “small hit effect symbol”) It is. Also, in the event of a loss, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with a rosette symbol (also referred to as a “delayed effect symbol”) in which at least one of the three symbols such as “637” and “373” is different. Is possible. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed. That is, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol success / failure determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, Grasp the effect symbols displayed in the symbol display area 7b. The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not need to be separately provided, and the display areas of the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). . In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode in which scroll display is performed in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the diagonal direction, and the like.

  On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the above-described game effect using the effect symbol (effect symbol game effect), a hit game effect to be executed in accordance with the hit game, Demo production etc. are displayed. In the effect symbol game effect, the hit game effect, and the demonstration effect, in addition to effect symbols such as numbers, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed.

  The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying a first effect hold 9a according to the number of first special figure hold to be described later. There is a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display section) for displaying the second effect hold 9b in accordance with the number of second special figure hold to be described later. Depending on the display mode (display number) of the first effect hold or the second effect hold, the stored number and the second feature of the first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later. The stored number of the second special figure hold displayed on the figure hold indicator 43b can be easily shown to the player.

  A center decorative body 10 is provided in the vicinity of the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which a game ball can roll is provided below the center decorative body 10. A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decorative body 10. The warp unit 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet. The warp flowing down the game area 3 is received from the warp inlet, and the game ball is discharged from the warp outlet and guided to the stage unit 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage unit 11 can enter the first start port 20 described later with a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage unit 11. Furthermore, on the upper part of the center decorative body 10, there is an decorative member 13 that has an electric decoration member (board surface lamp 5 a) such as an LED and can be lit according to the gaming state, and is shaped like a character or a figure. Yes.

  In addition, a movable decorative member 14 that is operable in accordance with a game effect is provided at the upper part of the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. The movable decorative member 14 according to the first embodiment is included in a movable decorative unit (not shown) provided on the upper side of the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. In addition to the movable decorative member 14, the movable decorative unit holds (locks) the movable decorative member 14 at the starting point position and releases the holding (locking) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the holding at the starting point position. Is released to the predetermined end point position (falling position), the rotating mechanism that allows the movable decorative member 145 dropped to the end point position to be rotated at that position, and the end point position. It is possible to include at least a lifting mechanism that allows the movable decorative member 14 to rise to the starting position. Although the mechanical configuration of each of these mechanisms is not shown, at least the holding mechanism, the rotating mechanism, and the lifting mechanism use a solenoid to release the holding of the movable decorative member 14 and rotate the movable decorative member 14. A motor is used to raise the movable decorative member 14. The solenoid and the motor constitute an electric drive source 14a described later (see FIG. 5).

  The movable decorative member 14 is configured to be able to move up and down on the front side (front side) of the display screen 7a by driving the electric drive source 14a. FIG. 3 shows a state (initial state) where the movable decorative member 14 is not operating and is at the start position, and the movable decorative member 14 in this state is indicated by a broken line. At this time, since the movable decorative member 14 is hidden behind the decorative member 13, the movable decorative member 14 is not visible to the player. For example, when the movable decorative member 14 falls (falls down) and appears on the front surface of the display screen 7a with the execution of a game effect having a relatively high possibility of winning, the movable decorative member 14 becomes visible. . As a result, the player increases the sense of expectation for winning.

  The movable decorative member 14 according to the first embodiment is held in the state (initial state) at the start position by the above-described holding mechanism, and the holding is released based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (holding release condition). By doing so, it is configured to be able to drop the front side of the display screen 7a to a predetermined end position by its own weight (dropping mechanism). In addition, the movable decorative member 14 that has fallen is configured to be rotatable by the aforementioned rotation mechanism at the end point position (falling position) and to be raised by the aforementioned raising mechanism from the end point position to the start point position. In the first embodiment, the origin sensor 14 b is provided at the starting point position of the movable decorative member 14. Details of the operation of the movable decorative member 14 will be described later.

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first start port 20 that does not change the ease of entering a game ball is provided. A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the first starting port 20, and if a predetermined condition is established, whether or not the first special symbol is true (first special symbol true / false) When the determination) is executed, the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the determination result.

  Below the first start opening 20, there is provided a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as "variable start opening") having a variable second start opening 21 for changing the ease of entering a game ball. . A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the second starting port 21, and if a predetermined condition is established, whether or not the second special symbol is determined (second special symbol determination) ) Is executed, the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the determination result.

  The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23 and opens and closes the second start port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second start port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode. is there. The movable member 23 is driven by a second start port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the first embodiment, the second starting port 21 allows the game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and prevents the game ball from entering when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. Yes. The second starting port 21 is completely open when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the movable member 23 is in the open state. It may not be impossible to enter the ball.

  On the right side of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, there is provided a first big winning device 31 (also referred to as a “first variable pitch opening”) having a first big winning opening 30. The first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens / closes the first grand prize winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first variable entrance 31 is opened and closed by the opening / closing member 32 so that the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and the game ball can enter (open state). And can be changed.

  Further, in the game area 3 above the first big prize opening 30 and at the lower right part of the center decorative body 10, a second big prize winning device 36 ("second variable ball entry" having a second big prize opening 35 is provided. Is also provided). The second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and opens and closes the second big prize winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second big winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state.

  In other words, the second variable entrance 36 is in an inaccessible state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter and in an enterable state (open state) in which a game ball can enter by the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. And can be changed. The second grand prize winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which a game ball that has entered the second big prize winning opening 35 can pass. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a high probability state described later is generated based on the detection that at least one of the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 35 has passed the specific area 39. . That is, the specific area 39 is a probability changing operation port. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first big prize winning device 31.

  A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right region of the center decorative body 10 in the game region 3. Based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained is obtained. When a predetermined condition is established, it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is opened. When the symbol success / failure determination is executed, the normal symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start port 21 is opened. Furthermore, a plurality of general entrances 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3.

  In this way, the game area 3 in which various entrances are arranged is divided into a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction, and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. , Can be divided into The hitting method in which the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is referred to as left strike, and the strike method in which the game ball is fired in the right game area 3B so as to flow down is referred to as right strike. . In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game starts, the left strike is aimed at entering the first starting port 20. On the other hand, when the winning / unjudging determination is based on the winning at the first starting port 20 and the gaming state has changed, the gate 28, the second starting port 21, the first big winning port 30, and the second The goal is to enter the big prize opening 35. When a game ball enters the first starting port, the second starting port, the first major winning port, the second major winning port, and the general winning port, the predetermined starting point is set in advance. A number of game balls (also called “prize balls”) are paid out.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is disposed at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The main display 40 has a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays the first special symbol in a variable manner and stops, and a second special symbol display that displays the second special symbol in a variable manner and stopped. 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display unit 42 (normal symbol display unit) for variably displaying and stopping the normal symbol. In addition, the main indicator 40 includes a first special figure hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored decision determination information (first special figure hold) related to the first special symbol, and the determination information (second display) related to the second special symbol. 2nd special figure hold display 43b for displaying the number of stored 2 special figure hold), and a general figure hold display 44 for displaying the number of stored operation (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is included. ing.

  The main display 40 also includes a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination is successful, the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination. When the result is a win, the round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed, the gaming state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and the shooting direction of the game ball, that is, right-handed A firing direction indicator 47 is included to indicate whether it should be left-handed or left-handed. Various displays included in the main display 40 are display-controlled by a main controller described later.

  The change display of the first special symbol is performed when a game ball enters the first start port 20 as an opportunity. The variation display of the second special symbol is performed when a game ball enters the second start port 21 as an opportunity. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. In addition, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold display unit 43.

  In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then stopped and displayed. The special symbol (stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. The result of lottery based on (special symbol success / failure determination, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols based on the special symbol success / failure determination. If the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information) (that is, if it is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), the release pattern corresponding to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped is displayed. A special game (a big hit game, a small hit game) for opening the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is performed. In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41 a is configured by eight LEDs indicated by “i to p”, and a special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is displayed. indicate. For example, when the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is the first big hit (15R big hit), the three LEDs “ijn” are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the second big hit (2R big hit) is reached, the four LEDs “jnkl” are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the small hit is reached, the four LEDs “mnop” are turned on and the rest are turned off. In addition, in the case of detachment, the two “lo” LEDs can be turned on and the rest can be turned off. The second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “a to h”, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination. The stop display mode is set to a different display mode according to the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination, as in the first special symbol display 41b. In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner over a predetermined fluctuation time. The variation display mode is, for example, that light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. In this manner, each LED can be turned on.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various information (“acquired information”) such as a special symbol success / failure determination random number or the like based on the received ball. The acquired various information is temporarily stored in a special figure storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special diagram storage unit (not shown) as the first special diagram reservation, and if the ball enters the second starting port 21. The second special figure reservation is stored in a second special figure storage unit (not shown). An upper limit is set for the number of special figure holds that can be stored in each special figure storage unit, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four. These first special figure storage unit and second special figure storage unit are also referred to as “first acquisition information storage unit” and “second acquisition information storage unit”, respectively, and are also collectively referred to as “acquisition information storage unit”.

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the special symbol based on the special figure hold can be displayed. The digestion of the special symbol hold means that the special symbol determination random number or the like corresponding to the special symbol hold is determined, and the special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the change display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be executed immediately at the time of entering, that is, the change of the special symbol Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is appropriate for the ball with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

  The number of special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of two “uv” LEDs, and the first special figure is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure hold. The number of holds is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is 0, “u □ v □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit) is set so that both LEDs are turned off, and the number of held is 1 In this case, the display mode can be such that the “u” LED is turned off and the “v” LED is lit in red, such as “u □ v ●”. In addition, when the number of holdings is 2, a display mode in which the “u” LED is turned on in red and the “v” LED is turned off, such as “u ● v □”. In addition, when the number of holds is 3, it is possible to adopt a display mode in which both LEDs are lit in red, such as “u ● v ●”.

  Further, when the number of holdings is 4 (upper limit number), both LEDs can be lit in green as “u ▲ v ▲” to make a display mode. The second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs “wx”, and the second special figure hold is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure hold. The number is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is 0, the display mode is to turn off both LEDs such as “w □ x □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). 4 is also determined in the same manner as the first special figure holding display 43a.

  The normal symbol variation display is triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, the normal symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then the stop symbol is displayed. The result of the normal symbol success / failure determination based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28 is displayed based on the stopped normal symbol (stop symbol). Inform. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols based on the normal symbol determination. If the stopped normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second start port 21 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two “st” LEDs, and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination according to the lighting mode. It is. For example, if the determination result is a win, the normal symbol that is turned on when both LEDs are lit is stopped and displayed, such as “s t” (for example, ■: lighted, □: lighted off). If the determination result is out of place, an out-of-order normal symbol is displayed in a state where only the “t” LED is lit, such as “s □ t ■”. Note that the off-normal symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol variation display is executed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. is there.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained based on the passage, and the acquired various information Is temporarily stored as a general map reservation in a general map storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. An upper limit is set for the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the saved map storage unit, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit is digested when the change display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that the normal symbol validity determination random number corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined, and the normal symbol variation display for indicating the determination result is executed. Accordingly, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal symbol variation display based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed, that is, when the normal symbol variation display is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, with the predetermined number as the upper limit, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not it is a normal symbol for the passage.

  The number of the general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit is displayed on the general map storage display 44. Specifically, the general map hold indicator 44 is composed of two “qr” LEDs, and displays the number of general map holds by turning on the LED according to the number of general map holds. is there. For example, when the number of hold is 0, “q □ r □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit), both LEDs are turned off, and the number of held is 1 In this case, a display mode can be adopted in which the “q” LED is turned off and the “r” LED is lit in red, such as “q □ r ●”. Also, the number of holds 2 to 4 is determined in the same manner as the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

  Next, based on FIG.2 and FIG.5, the electrical structure in this pachinko game machine 1 is demonstrated. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment is also referred to as a main control board 80 ("main control unit") that performs control related to game progress and game profits, such as special symbol success / failure determination, normal symbol success / failure determination, and transition of gaming state. (Also referred to as “game control unit”), sub-control board 90 (also referred to as “sub-control unit”, also referred to as “effect control unit”) for performing control related to effects to be executed as the game progresses, and control related to payout of game balls The payout control board 110 to be performed (also referred to as “payout control unit”), the effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7, the symbol displayed on the effect indicator 102, the effect first special figure hold display 103a, and the effect first 2 An image control board 100 (image control unit) that performs display control of the special figure hold display 103b and the like is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case storing the main control board 80 is provided at a substantially central portion on the rear side (back side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with an image control board storage case containing the audio control board 106, the lamp control board 107 and the image control board 100, and a sub control board storage containing the sub control board 90 on the image control board storage case. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for storing the payout control board 110 is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for storing the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

  A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from other boards via the input / output circuit 84 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 84 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit (first special figure storage unit and second special figure storage unit) and the general figure storage unit.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 85. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start opening sensor 20a, a second start opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize opening sensor 30a, a second big prize opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and general The entrance sensor 27a is connected. These various sensors are also referred to as “detecting means”.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 30. The second big prize opening sensor 35a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 39 a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second grand prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The general entrance sensor 27 a is provided in each of the general entrances 27 to detect a game ball that has entered the general entrance 27.

  Further, as the solenoids, a second start opening solenoid 24, a first large winning opening solenoid 33, and a second large winning opening solenoid 38 are connected. The second start port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first big prize opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize winning solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36. The second start opening solenoid 24, the first big winning opening solenoid 33, and the second big winning opening solenoid 38 may be collectively referred to as a second starting opening solenoid 24 or the like.

  Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold indicator 43a, a second special figure hold indicator 43b, a general diagram. A hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game state indicator 46, a firing direction indicator 47, and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, display control of these main display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a payout device 120 for paying out winning balls and balls, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and stored in an inserted prepaid card (game value storage medium) or the like are stored. And a launching device 112 are connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as “launch control unit”). The firing device 112 includes a firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as “payout control microcomputer”) that controls the payout of the game balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 controls the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Drives to pay out prize balls and pays out balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 is Detect the amount of rotation. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 (“effect control microcomputer”) that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. . The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The ROM may be externally attached.

  The sub control board 90 is connected to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special figure hold display 103a, and the effect second hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.) And image data such as background images. The CPU of the image control board 100 reads the image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  The effect indicator 102 is composed of two LEDs, and performs a change display and a stop display in accordance with the change display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbols are displayed by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining the colors. The display is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating the display result of 8 (result of special symbol determination). Similarly, the production first special figure hold display 103a and the production second hold display 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, depending on whether the two LEDs are turned on / off, or a combination of colors, the production first special figure hold indicator 103a is a holding number displayed in the first production hold display area 9c and the first special figure hold indicator 43a. Display control is performed in a display mode that indicates the same number of holds as the number of holds displayed. Further, the production second special figure hold display device 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the hold number displayed in the second production hold display area 9d and the hold number displayed on the second special figure hold display device 43b. Be controlled. This is because the character symbol is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display part), or the movable decorative member 14 is operated to cover the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display part) of the display screen 7a. By doing so, a part or all of the effect design, the first effect hold display unit, or the second effect hold display unit may not be visible, and thus such a display is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided instead of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

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

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91, based on the command received from the main control board 80, emits light pattern data (operation data for determining lighting / extinction, emission color, etc.) for determining the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5a. , Lamp data) is determined from data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of each lamp (LED) such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5a is performed via the lamp control board 107. Each of these lamps and the effect control microcomputer 91 are connected via, for example, a general-purpose interface (for example, a (General Purpose Input / Output) interface). Each of these lamps continues to perform operations (lighting, turning off, blinking, etc.) according to the latest operation data until the operation data is updated. Each of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5a corresponds to one aspect of the “functional device” of the present invention.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 drives an electric drive source 14a such as a motor or a solenoid connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on a command received from the main control board 80 to make a movable decoration. The member 14 is operated. The electrical drive source 14a and the effect control microcomputer 91 are also connected, for example, via a general-purpose interface (for example, a (General Purpose Input / Output) interface). The lamp control board 107 behaves according to the command received from the effect control microcomputer 91 in the same manner as in the case of each lamp such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5a.

  As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10 (behind the decorative member 13). The effect control microcomputer 91 is an operation pattern data for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode (operation data for determining motor rotation direction, rotation angle, stop, holding, etc., solenoid excitation, non-excitation, etc.). Is determined from the data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and the electric drive source 14a is driven based on the determined operation data to control the operation of the movable decorative member 14.

  The movable decorative member 14 includes a drive control board and an electric drive source 14a such as a motor or a solenoid connected to the drive control board. The operation of the movable decorative member 14 as described later is performed by a driving force generated by a motor. The motor is, for example, a stepping motor, and is configured such that the rotor rotates in a predetermined step unit based on the input pulse signal. The pulse signal input to the motor is generated by, for example, the drive control board according to the above-described operation data. The motor continues to perform operations (right rotation, left rotation, hold, stop, etc.) according to the latest operation data until the operation data is updated. The electrical drive source 14a corresponds to an aspect of the “functional device” of the present invention. The drive control board corresponds to one aspect of the “device control means” of the present invention.

  Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. The movable decorative member 14 includes a plurality of decorative LEDs 14c (see FIGS. 5 and 52), and also includes light emission pattern data for determining the light emission mode (lighting / extinguishing / flashing, light emission color, etc.) of the decoration LEDs. It is included in the operation pattern data of the movable decorative member 14. For this reason, the operation of the movable decorative member 14 includes not only the vertical movement of the movable decorative member 14 but also light emission (lighting / flashing, etc.) of the decorative LED 14c. The decorative LED 14c corresponds to one aspect of the “functional device” of the present invention.

  The sub-control board 90 is connected to an origin sensor 14b that detects that the movable decorative member 14 is at the start position (initial state), that is, at the origin. This origin sensor 14b is included in the above-described movable decoration unit, and as shown by the broken line in FIG. 3, when the movable decoration member 14 is at the start position, behind the decoration member 13 (back side), It is provided so that its presence can be detected. When the movable decorative member 14 is at the start point position, the signal (origin sensor signal) input from the origin sensor 14b to the sub-control board 90 is ON, and when the movable decorative member 14 is not at the start position, the origin sensor signal is OFF. Become. The origin sensor 14b may be any sensor that can detect that the detection object is approaching without contact, and a photo sensor, a proximity sensor, or the like can be used.

  The sub-control board 90 also includes a first effect button detection switch 63c and a second effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (pressed, rotated, pulled, etc.). An effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output from the corresponding effect button detection switch to the sub-control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as “effect button detection switch”.

  Next, control related to the determination of success / failure in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. As a result of the special symbol success / failure determination, there are “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out”. In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When “small hit” is selected, the “small hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. In addition, in the case of “out”, the “out of symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is determined that the game is a big win or a small win, a “special game” is executed to open the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. . A special game executed as a big hit is called a “big hit game”, and a special game executed as a small hit is called a “small hit game”.

  There are several types of hits. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of hits include “15R (round) first big hit”, “15R second big hit”, “2R third big hit”, and “15R fourth big hit”. “15R 1st big hit” and “15R 4th big hit” have 15 open times (number of rounds) of the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35). In the second round, it is a big hit that opens the second big prize opening 35 in a manner that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (easy). A round aimed at passing the game ball to the specific area 39 can be called a chance round or a challenge round. “15R 2nd big hit” is the first round which is the above-mentioned chance round, although the number of open (the number of rounds) of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is 15 times. The opening time of the second round is an extremely short time (opening and closing for a moment), and it is a big hit that makes it difficult (or impossible) to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. That is, the “15R second big hit” can be said to be a big hit that does not open the second big winning opening 35 in a manner that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (easy). “2R 3rd big hit” is the number of times (number of rounds) of the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is 2 times, the first round and the second round which are chance rounds. It is a big hit that opens the second big prize opening 35 in such a manner that the game ball can pass to the specific area 39. However, since the opening time of the second grand prize opening 35 is 1.8 seconds even if the first round and the second round are combined, the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area is lower than the 15R first big hit. It has become.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is shifted to a high probability state to be described later. Therefore, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is the above-mentioned 15R first big hit, 2R third big hit, or 15R fourth big hit, the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area is relatively high. Since the chance rounds of the second round and the second round are executed, the game state after the big hit game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game. . On the other hand, in the case of 15R 2nd big hit, the opening time of the 1st round and the 2nd chance chance round is 0.1 seconds each, so the game ball enters the 2nd big prize opening Since it is very difficult to play, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 during execution of the big hit game, and the game state after the big hit game is a normal state (low probability state) described later. Is very likely (it may be said that it becomes a low probability state).

  On the other hand, the small hit is a hit where the big winning opening (second big winning opening 35) is opened with the same opening pattern as the 2R third big hit. That is, in the small hit, the second big prize opening 35 is opened in such a manner that the game ball can pass to the specific area 39. However, even if a game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the small hit game, the game state after the small hit game is not changed from before the small hit game is executed. Therefore, if the gaming state before the small hit game is executed in the normal state (low probability state), the gaming state after the small hit game is also in the normal state. From the viewpoint of the player, the 2R third big hit and the small win cannot be distinguished from each other even by looking at the opening pattern of the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35). That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 2R third big hit or small hit. Therefore, even if the game ball is passed to the specific area 39 during the special game (2h big hit game) as the 2R third big hit, it will recognize whether or not the subsequent game state has shifted to the high probability state. It is difficult. Also, even if a game ball is passed to the specific area 39 during a special game as a small hit (during a small hit game), whether or not the subsequent game state remains in a normal state or has shifted to a high probability state. It is difficult to recognize. As a result, in the case of a small hit and in the case of a 2R third big hit, it is possible to advance the game with the expectation that it may be in a high probability state, and to enhance the gaming interest it can. In the small hits, the number of times of opening the big prize opening is not called the number of rounds, but simply called the number of times of opening.

  More specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening when each big hit and small hit is as shown in FIG. That is, when 15R first big hit (when the 15R first big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), and when 15R fourth big hit (when the second special symbol display 41b is displayed). When the 15R 4th big hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the 2nd big prize opening 35 is opened for up to 28 seconds from 1R to 2R, and the first big prize opening 30 is opened for up to 28 seconds from 3R to 15R. . At this time, since the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 at the 1R and 2R is 28 seconds, it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the round.

  Further, when the 15R second big hit is reached (when the 15R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big prize opening 35 is set to 0.1 at maximum from 1R to 2R. The second grand opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds from 3R to 15R. At this time, the opening time of the second grand prize winning opening 35 at the 1R and 2R is set to an extremely short time of 0.1 seconds at maximum, respectively (opening and closing for a moment). It is almost impossible to pass.

  That is, the opening pattern for the 15R second big hit differs from the opening pattern for the 15R first big hit in the opening mode of the first round and the second round. That is, at the 15R first big hit, the second big prize opening 35 is opened for 28 seconds in the first round and the second round, so that the game ball easily enters the second big prize opening 35. Then, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 with high possibility. On the other hand, in the 15R second big hit, the second big winning opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 second in the first round and the second round. For this reason, it is very difficult for a game ball to enter the second grand prize opening 35. Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during execution of the 15R second big hit is considerably lower than that of the 15R first big hit. Further, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is as close to 0 as possible, so it may be said that the game ball does not pass through.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the 2R third big hit is won (when the 2R third big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big prize opening 35 from 1R to 2R is obtained. For up to 0.9 seconds. At this time, since the total opening time of the second big prize opening 35 in the 1R and 2R is 1.8 seconds, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the round. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, one game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds. Therefore, if the opening time of the second grand prize opening 35 is 1.8 seconds, it is possible to make the game ball enter the second big prize opening 35 sufficiently. In addition, since the total opening time of the second grand prize winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, the 2R third big hit cannot expect as many prize balls (game profits) as the other 15R big hits. In other words, it is a big hit where almost no prize ball can be obtained compared to other big hits.

  Also, when the first small hit is reached (when the first small symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when the second small hit is reached (the second special symbol indicator 41b). When the second small winning symbol is stopped and displayed), the second big winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the big winning opening is opened with the same opening pattern as the 2R third big hit. Even in this small hit, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. However, as described above, even if there is a passage to the specific area 39, there is no change in the gaming state before and after the small hit game. In addition, since the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, this small hit cannot expect as many prize balls as the 2R third big hit. That is, the small hits are those that have almost no special benefits for the player in terms of game state transition and prize balls (only prize balls for entering). That is, in this embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second grand prize opening 35, the first opening pattern that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (easy to pass) (15 first big hit, 15R fourth big hit), A second opening pattern in which the game ball is difficult to pass (cannot pass) through the specific area 39 (15R second big hit), and the game ball can pass through the specific area and has a lower possibility of passing than the first open pattern. 3 open patterns and (2R third big hit). In addition, as an opening pattern for small hits, there is a fourth opening pattern in which a game ball can pass through the specific area 39 but does not give a privilege even if it passes (does not generate a high probability state). can do. This 4th open pattern is good also as an open pattern which cannot pass through specific field 39 as other modes.

  In addition, the probability of allocating to each big hit in the first special symbol (special figure 1) judgment is 40% for 15R first big hit, 50% for 15R second big hit, and 10% for 2R third big hit. Yes. On the other hand, the big hits in the determination of success / failure of the second special symbol (special drawing 2) are all 15R fourth big hits. In other words, if the hit determination is based on the entrance to the second starting port 21 that has been made easier to enter due to the operation of the opening extension function described later (occurrence of a high base state), the 15R fourth big hit must be made. It becomes. Thus, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game at the second start opening 21 rather than the big hit in the win / fail judgment (the big win lottery of the first special symbol) performed by the game ball entering the first start opening 20. It is set so that the possibility of winning a big hit in the winning / failing determination (second special symbol big hit lottery) performed by entering a ball is higher for the player. That is, the player plays a game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is increased.

  Here, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or missed is determined based on a “special symbol success / failure determination random number (also referred to as“ correction determination information ”)”. The determination of the type of jackpot is based on “a random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as“ design determining random number ”or“ symbol determining information ”). As shown in FIG. 7A, the special symbol success / failure random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 629. The jackpot type determination random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random number (acquired information) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 includes “reach on” in addition to the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determining random number. Random number (also referred to as “reach information”) and “variation pattern random number (also referred to as“ variation pattern information ”)”.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is to be generated in a game effect (effect design game effect) indicating the result using the effect symbol when the result of the special symbol determination is wrong. Reach refers to, for example, a state where the two left and right effect symbols 8R and 8L are stopped (temporarily stopped) at the same symbol, and the remaining one medium effect symbol 8C is changing ("7 ↓ 7" State). Then, if the medium effect symbol 8C being changed stops at the same symbol as the effect symbols 8R and 8L being stopped, the three effect symbols will stop at the same symbol, which is a win. Note that the stop (temporary stop) of the effect symbol in this case also includes a display (sway fluctuation) that slightly fluctuates within the effect symbol display area 7b. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-126.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 198. In addition, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 include the normal symbol success / failure determination random numbers shown in FIG. The random number for normal symbol determination is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second start port 21 (normal symbol lottery). Normal design random numbers take values in the range of 0-240.

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by combining the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function with respect to the special symbol and the normal symbol into the activated state or the deactivated state. . For the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol), the state in which the probability variation function is activated is referred to as “high probability state”, and the state in which the probability variation function is not activated is referred to as “normal state (also referred to as“ low probability state ”). " In the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol success / failure determination is higher than in the normal state. In other words, in the normal state, the success / failure determination is performed using the normal state jackpot determination table, but in the high probability state, the high probability state jackpot determination table having a large number of special symbol success / failure determination random numbers. Using this, it is determined whether or not it is correct (see FIG. 8A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the special symbol variation display result is a big hit (the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol) is higher than when the special symbol probability variation function is not activated.

  In addition, a state in which the variable time reduction function is activated for the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is referred to as a “time-short state”, and a state in which the function is not activated is referred to as a “non-time-short state”. In the short time state, the average value of the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variation display to the time of the fixed display) is shorter than the average value of the variation time of the special symbol in the non-short time state. That is, in the short-time state, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state (see FIG. 9). As a result, in the short-time state, the digestion of the special figure hold is accelerated, and effective entry into the starting port (entrance that can be stored as special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol are operated in synchronization with the special symbol variation time shortening function. That is, the probability changing function and the changing time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the short time state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-short time state. Therefore, in the time reduction state, the hit probability in the normal symbol success / failure determination is higher than that in the non-time reduction state. In other words, the normal symbol hit / no-go determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table having a normal symbol random number (per-random number) determined to be a winning value larger than the normal symbol per-decision table used in the non-time-saving state. (See FIG. 8D). In other words, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the result of the variation display of the normal symbol becomes a hit (the stop symbol becomes a normal symbol) becomes higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated. .

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In the first embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 8E). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the second start port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the second start port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-short time state. That is, the function of increasing the number of times the variable winning device 22 is opened is activated. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination becomes a hit in the non-time-short state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs an opening operation once for 0.2 seconds, and the second start port is in the open state during that period. Become. Also, if the result of the normal symbol win / fail determination is a win in the time-short state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 are activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the second start port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 21 is increased (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls.

  In the high base state (high frequency state), all the above functions may not operate. That is, when the function is not activated by the activation of at least one of the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 However, it is sufficient that the second start port is easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball is high). Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time-short state of the special symbol. A function that generates such a high base state can also be called a “high base generation function”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the game state after the big hit game in the case of the 15R first big hit is the special symbol if the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game. A high probability state, a short time state of a special symbol, and a high base state are obtained (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state is terminated when a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation displays are executed or when a big hit game is executed.

  In addition, the game state after the big hit game in the case of 15R second big hit is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. At this time, a short state and a high base state are obtained (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R second big hit, the “highly accurate and high base state” is set.

  Also, in the normal state (low probability low base state), the game state after the big hit game when 2R third big hit is reached is special if the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game. A high probability state of the symbol, a non-time-short state of the special symbol, and a low base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate low base state”. The high probability low base state is terminated when a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation display is executed, or when a big hit game is executed.

  This highly accurate low base state is a state where it is latent that it is a high probability state, that is, a state where it is difficult for the player to recognize that it is a high probability state. That is, the high-accuracy low-base state is a so-called “latent probability variation state (also referred to as“ probability non-notification state ”)”. On the other hand, it is clear to the player that the high-accuracy and high-base state is a high-probability state. That is, the high-accuracy and high-base state is a so-called “probability game state”.

  Also, in the high base state, the game state after the big hit game when the 2R third big hit is reached, if the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game, the high probability state of the special symbol and The special symbol is in a short time state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). That is, the special symbol time-saving function and the base state are the same as the state before the big hit game is executed.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is the normal state of the special symbol, the non-time-short state of the special symbol, and the low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”.

  In a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B by hitting right. Further, in the high base state, the second start port 21 is easily opened compared to the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second start port 21 than to enter the first start port 20. Because it is. For this reason, a right-hand strike is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21 while allowing the game ball to pass through the gate 28 which is a trigger for determining whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate. This makes it possible to obtain a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is present) rather than left-handed. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that it should be fired to the right game area.

  On the other hand, in the low base state such as the high probability low base state or the low probability low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A by left-handed. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the first start port 20 than to enter the second start port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left turn is made to enter the game ball into the first start port 20. This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not to win special symbols) rather than making a right strike. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is turned on (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that it should be fired to the left game area.

  Specifically, the firing direction indicator 47 is composed of two “yz” LEDs, and indicates the firing direction by turning on the LEDs according to the gaming state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that it should be fired to the left game area as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off such as “y □ z □” (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can. Further, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are lit, such as “y ■ z ■” (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit) will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. . As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (S101). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter reset Etc. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter. In Example 1 and the drawings, the normal symbol is “special”, the special symbol is “special”, the first special symbol is “special diagram 1”, the “first special”, and the second special symbol is “special”. 2 ”and“ second special drawing ”.

  Subsequent to the initial setting (S101), interrupts are prohibited (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the value of the various random number counters shown in FIG. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S104). While the interrupt is permitted, the interrupt process (S105) can be executed. This interrupt process (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, at a cycle of 4 ms. Then, after the interrupt process (S105) is finished and before the next interrupt process (S105) is started, the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. Executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt process (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, the interrupt process (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), an output process (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub-control board 90, the payout control board 110, etc. To do. The command and the like output here include information regarding the gaming state, special symbol success / failure determination, symbol as a jackpot type, variation pattern, and the like. The command is composed of, for example, 2-byte information. The upper 1 byte is information regarding the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information regarding the content of the command.

  In the input process (S202) performed subsequent to the output process (S201), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a first big prize port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. 30a, the second big winning hole sensor 35a, the general winning hole sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) are read and stored as prize ball information in the output buffer of the RAM. Also, a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. In other words, the update processing of various random number counter values (including normal symbol random number counter values) shown in FIG. The period until the next interrupt process (S105) is started).

  Following normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), starting port sensor detection process (S204), general map movement process (S205), special figure movement process (S206), and specific area sensor detection process (S207) The reserved ball number processing (S208) and the power-off monitoring processing (S209) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S219) not deeply related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is terminated. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec) ), Interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command set in the RAM output buffer in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). . If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal figure holdings, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of holdings of the normal drawing provided in the RAM) is It is determined whether or not it is 4 or more (S302). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305.

  If the number of normal symbol reservation balls is 4 or more (YES in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S302), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and a normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value (label -TRND-H, Fig. 7 (B)) of the random symbol counter for determining whether or not the symbol is normal is stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. Then, the obtained random number value (acquired information) is stored in an address space corresponding to the current number of normal symbol reserved balls in the general symbol reserved storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

  In S305, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S305). If a game ball has not entered the second start port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, but if a game ball has entered the second start port 21 (YES in S305), a special figure is displayed. 2 The number of reserved balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) has reached four (upper limit number). It is determined whether or not (S306). Then, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has reached four (YES in S306), the process proceeds to S309, but if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is less than four (NO in S306), Special figure 2 1 is added to the number of reserved balls (S307).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the random number counter for special symbol determination (label-TRND-A) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, the random number for determining the big hit type The value of the counter (label-TRND-AS), the value of the reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and the value of the variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 7A). And the obtained random number value (acquired information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in the second figure reserved storage unit.

  Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). ). If no game ball has entered the first start port 20 (NO in S309), the process ends. If a game ball has entered the first start port 20 (YES in S309), a special figure is displayed. The number of 1 reserved balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the counter value for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) reaches 4 (upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S310). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached four (YES in S310), the process is terminated. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than four (NO in S310), Special figure 1 "1" is added to the number of reserved balls (S311).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol success / failure determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. (Label-TRND-A), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS), the value of the reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) (That is, the random number values shown in FIG. 7A are acquired), and these acquired random number values are stored in an address space corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 1 reserved balls in the first figure reserved storage unit.

[Usuzu movement process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 after the start port sensor detection process (S204). In the normal drawing operation process (S205), the processing related to the normal symbol display device 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and “normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each of these stages. . If the “normal operation status” is “1” (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and if the “normal operation status” is “2” (S401) NO at S403, YES at S403), normal symbol variation processing (S404) is performed, and when the “normal figure movement status” is “3” (both NO at S401 and S403, YES at S405), the normal symbol is fixed The process (S406) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “4” (NO in all of S401, S403, and S405), the ordinary electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is “1” by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 14, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), it is first determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S501), and if it is “0” (YES in S501). This process is finished. On the other hand, if it is not “0” (NO in S501), a later-described normal symbol success / failure determination process is performed (S502). Further, after the normal symbol success / failure determination processing (S502), normal symbol variation pattern selection processing is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (E), if the gaming state is the short-time state, the ordinary symbol variation pattern with a 1 second variation time is selected. To do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal symbol variation pattern with the normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. Further, after the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, a normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed. Further, after the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), the normal symbol variation start process is performed (S505), and the process is terminated. In the normal symbol variation start process, the normal symbol variation display is started with the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to “2”. In the normal symbol variation start process, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of variation of the normal symbol.

[Normal symbol success / failure determination processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol success / failure determination processing (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol success / failure determination random number counter stored in the general symbol hold storage unit is read (S601). Next, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is a time reduction state) (S602). If it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the time reduction state (YES in S602), the table for time reduction state (the hit determination value is “0” in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 8D). 0 ”to“ 239 ”), it is determined whether or not the winning is based on the high-probability normal figure determination (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for normal symbol appropriateness determination (label-TRND-H) matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, if it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time reduction state in the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the low-probability normal-winning determination based on the determination values “0” and “1”) (S603), and the process proceeds to S605.
Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal map win / fail determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per normal map) (S605). If it is determined to be out (NO in S605), the stop is normally displayed. A symbol (undesignated symbol) is determined (S606), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (per normal map) in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol per symbol to be stopped (design per hit) is determined (S607), and the per-normal symbol flag is turned ON (S608). Finish the process.

[Normal design random number shift processing]
Following the normal symbol variation pattern selection processing (S503), normal symbol random number shift processing (S504) is executed. As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the normal symbol holding ball number is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each general map hold in the general map storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest-order reserved storage in the ordinary figure storage area, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth ordinary figure storage area is cleared to 0 (S703). ) Finish the process. In this way, ordinary map suspension is digested in order of suspension.

[Normal symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol change time has elapsed (S801), and if it has not elapsed (NO in S801), the processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to “3” (S803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the fluctuation display of the normal symbol with the display result (the normal symbol of the normal symbol or the off normal symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is satisfied (S804), Finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), it is first determined whether or not the universal symbol flag is ON (S901). If the ordinary figure hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is subsequently determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time reduction state is in effect (S902). If it is in the time-short state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time-short state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the release pattern in the short-time state is an release pattern in which the release for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, “3” is set in the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

  On the other hand, if it is in the non-short-time state (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the non-time-short state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). The open pattern in the non-short-time state is an open pattern in which a 0.2 second release is performed once as described above. Accordingly, “1” is set in the second start port opening counter. Then, following the setting of the release pattern (S903, S906), the normal operation status is set to “4” (S904), and this process is completed.

[Normal electric equipment processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), it is first determined whether or not the end-of-usual flag is ON (S1001). The normal hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a win.

  If the normal hit end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is being opened (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the timing (timing) for opening the second start port 21 has been reached (S1003). If not (NO in S1003), the process is completed. If this is the case, the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second start port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the timing (timing) for closing the second start port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second start port 21 is opened). (S1005). If not reached (NO in S1005), the process is finished. If it has reached (YES in S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed). (S1006).

  Then, following the closing process of the second starting port 21 (S1006), the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and whether or not the value of the second starting port opening counter is “0”. Determine (S1008). If it is not “0” (NO in S1008), the process is finished as it is to open the second start port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S1008), the base game end process for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the base map end flag is set (S1010) to end the process. The second start port opening counter is set to “0” when the second start port 21 is opened (opening operation of the movable member 23) three times if it is in the time-short state, and if it is in the non-time-short state. When the second start port 21 is opened once, it becomes “0”.

  On the other hand, if the normal per-completion flag is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second start port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed. The end flag is turned off (S1011), the ordinary figure flag is turned off (S1012), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is terminated. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal operation process (FIG. 13).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S206) subsequent to the normal figure operation process (S205). In the special figure operation process (S206), as shown in FIG. 20, the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) is divided into five stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage. If the “special figure operation status” is “1” (YES in S1101), a special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed. If the “special figure operation status” is “2” (S1101) NO in S1103, YES in S1103), special symbol change processing (S1104) is performed, and if the “special symbol operation status” is “3” (both NO in S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), the special symbol is confirmed When the process (S1106) is performed and the “special figure operation status” is “4” (NO in S1101, S1103, and S1105, YES in S1107), the special electric accessory process 1 as a big hit game (S1108) When the “special drawing operation status” is “5” (S1101, S1103, S1105, and S1107 are all NO), the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is “1” by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of retained balls (that is, the number of retained balls in Special Figure 2) at the second start port 21 is “0” (S1201). . Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no random number counter value acquired based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no random number counter value acquired based on the ball entering the first start port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (during execution of a customer waiting demo screen) (S1211). If so (YES in S1211), the processing is terminated. Otherwise (NO in S1211), standby screen setting processing is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

  In S1201, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not “0” (NO in S1201), that is, if there is one or more random number counter values acquired based on the ball entering the second starting port 21 The special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) described later are performed in this order. Also, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second start port 21 If there is one or more random number counter values stored based on the entry into the first starting port 20, there is no memory, but a special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), which will be described later, Pattern selection processing (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the first embodiment, the change display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol hold (the change display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol hold (the change display of the first special symbol). In the first embodiment, the success / failure determination based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit with a large profit for the player than the success / failure determination based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8B). )).

[Special Figure 2 Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), first, as the determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage part of the RAM (that is, the first special figure reservation hold corresponds to the first one). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol success / failure random number counter (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). And if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, it is a big hit determination table (big hit determination value is “3” and “3” for the normal state in the big hit determination table (FIG. 8A). 397 "), a determination is made as to whether it is correct (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1302), the success / failure determination is performed based on the jackpot determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A) (S1309). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”. , “503”.

  When the result of the determination (S1303, S1309) is “big hit” (YES in S1304), the value of the big hit type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS) is read and the big hit shown in FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the type determination table (S1310), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (S1311), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1312), and the process is terminated. In the case of determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol, it is for the second special symbol. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table. If it is determined that the first special symbol (special diagram 1) is a big hit, one of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, and 2R third big hit is executed. In addition, if it is determined that the second special symbol (special figure 2) is a big hit, it is all assumed to be a 15R fourth big hit (FIG. 8B).

  The big hit flag includes a long hit flag that is turned on when the type of big hit is 15R first big hit or 15R second big hit, and a short hit flag that is turned on when it is 2R third big hit. Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of two LEDs, a 2R lamp and a 15R lamp. When the 2R third big hit and the short hit flag is turned ON, the 2R third big hit symbol is displayed. The 2R lamp is lit and displayed at the time when is fixedly displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2R ▲ 15RΔ” (for example, ▲: ON, Δ: OFF). In addition, when the long hit flag is turned ON as any of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, and 15R fourth big hit, the corresponding big hit symbol is displayed at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed. Is displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2RΔ15R ▲”.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the determination (S1303, S1309) is not “big hit” (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1305). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the random symbol counter for determining whether or not the special symbol is matched (label-TRND-A) matches any one of “101” to “105” which are the small hit determination values (FIG. 8A). ). If it is determined that it is not “small hit” (NO in S1305), a missing symbol is determined (S1308), and the process ends. That is, when the result of the determination (S1303, S1309) is neither “big hit” nor “small hit”, the result is “miss”. On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the small hit determination (S1305) is “small hit” (YES in S1305), the small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1307), and the processing is performed. Finish. In addition, you may provide the random number which determines whether it is a small hit separately from the random number for special symbol success / failure determination.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 21), a special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) following the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a time-short state (whether or not the time-short flag is ON) (S1401). If it is not the time-short state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is not the time-short state, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402). If it is ON (YES in S1402), the big hit in the non-time-short state The change pattern is selected based on the change pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the table for use (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and the big hit in the change pattern table shown in FIG. 9) (S1403). . If the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. In the first embodiment, the non-time-short state medium big hit table is divided according to whether the big hit is a long hit (15R big hit) or a short hit (2R big hit). However, since this process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, the big prize winning in the lottery of the special figure 2 is only 15R fourth big hit (long hit). Therefore, the location referred to in this process is always a location per length, and the variation pattern P1 or the variation pattern P2 is selected. The non-time-short state medium big hit table need not be divided into a long hit type and a short hit type. This is the same for the short-time state big hit table described later.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1405). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1405), refer to the non-time-short state medium-to-small table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and small hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the pattern random number counter value (S1409). Specifically, in the first embodiment, the variation pattern P4 is always selected.

  If the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is a reach establishment random number value (S1406). As shown in FIG. 8C, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “5” in the time reduction state, and “0” to “13” in the non-time reduction state. That is, the time-short state is less likely to reach when it is out of time than the non-time-short state. This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure hold by making more selections with no reach effect with a short variation time in the short time state selected.

  When the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1406), that is, in the case of reach presence / absence, the reach presence / absence table during non-short-time state (variation shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to a non-time-short state and a portion corresponding to the presence / absence of reach in the pattern table (S1407). In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P5 or P6 is selected.

  When the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1406), that is, when reach is not missed, a table for reaching no miss during non-time-short state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to a portion corresponding to a non-short-time state and no reach in the table (S1408). When the reach is out of reach, a function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It has come to be. In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P7 or P8 is selected.

  In S1401, when it is determined that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. The process (S1410 to S1416) is performed in the same flow as the above steps S1402 to S1409 except that the portion corresponding to the short time state is selected. That is, if it is a big hit, refer to the portion corresponding to the jackpot in FIG. 9 and the jackpot if it is a small hit, refer to the portion corresponding to the jackpot and the jackpot in FIG. Based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the shortage state in FIG. 9 and the reach out of reach, and to the portion in FIG. To select the variation pattern.

  In the variation pattern table during the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the function of the shortening variation according to the number of retained balls when the reach is out of reach is the number of retained balls “2”. Work when ~ 4. That is, the shortening variation is more easily selected than in the non-time-short state. In addition, when winning a long hit out of the big hits, it is easier to select a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than in the non-time-short state. That is, the variation pattern table in the short-time state is a table in which the average value of the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than the variation pattern table in the non-time-short state.

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the other processing (S1404) shown in FIG. 23 is performed to finish this processing. In other processing (S1404), a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the special figure 2 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit is set to one lower level (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage unit is composed of an address space corresponding to addresses “0000” to “0003”, the address Shift to “0000” side (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure hold storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure hold (when stored up to the upper limit number). Is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) of FIG. 21 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2" and a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol.

  In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 21, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” and the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201, NO in S1206). The special figure 1 determination process (S1207), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), the processes (S1601 to S1612) are performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

  However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, it is stored in the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage part of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation). The special symbol success / failure random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read. In the big hit type determination in S1610, there is a possibility that any of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, and 2R third big hit is determined (FIG. 8B). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (Special Figure 1) in FIG. 8B, the distribution ratio for each big hit is 40% for the 15R first big hit, 50% for the 15R second big hit, and the 2R third big hit. Is 10%. When it is determined that the big hit type is 15R first big hit or 15R second big hit, the long hit flag is turned on as a big hit flag in step S1612. On the other hand, if it is determined that 2R third big hit, the short hit flag is turned on as a big hit flag in S1609.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the process (S1701 to S1720) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted.

  However, since this processing is related to special figure 1, if S1702 (FIG. 27) js is YES (that is, if the big hit flag is ON), another big hit is another 15R big hit (15R first big hit or 15R It is determined whether or not any of the second big hits (S1703). If it is a 15R big hit (YES in S1703), refer to the 15R big hit table during the non-time-short state (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and the long time in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P1 or the fluctuation pattern P2 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1703 that it is not 15R big hit (NO in S1703), that is, if it is 2R third big hit, the 2R big hit table in the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the short hit (S1706). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P3 is selected.

  Further, in this special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, even in the case of YES in S1712 (FIG. 28) (that is, when the big hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 15R big hit (15R first big hit or 15R second big hit) It is determined whether or not (S1713). If it is a 15R big hit (YES in S1713), the fluctuation pattern random number counter is referenced by referring to the 15R big hit table during the short time state (the portion corresponding to the short time state and the long time in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the value (S1714). Specifically, any one of the variation patterns P9 to P11 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1713 that it is not a 15R big hit (NO in S1713), that is, if it is a 2R third big hit, a 2R big hit table during the short time state (the short time state and the short hit among the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected on the basis of the variation pattern random number counter value (S1715). Specifically, the variation pattern P12 is selected.

  In this special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing, after performing variation pattern selection (S1704, S1706, S1709, S1710, S1711, S1714, S1715, S1718, S1719, S1720), other processing (S1705, FIG. 27) To finish this process. In other processing (S1705), a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

[Special Figure 1 Random Number Shift Processing]
As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure storage unit is shifted to the lower level (S1802). Then, “0” is set in the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation (when the maximum number is stored). Is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends.

  After the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209) is executed, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) of FIG. 21 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2" and a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol.

[Special symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 21, see FIG. 9) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903). If it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S1904), and it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is “0”. (S1905). If it is determined in S1905 that the probability variation counter is “0”, the probability variation flag is turned OFF, and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not “0” (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

  In S1907, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S1907). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S1907), the time reduction for counting the number of times the special symbol is changed during the time reduction state is counted. The counter value is decremented by 1 (S1908), it is determined whether the value of the hour / hour counter is “0” (S1909). If it is “0” (YES in S1909), the hour / hour flag is turned OFF (S1910). The process proceeds to S1911. If it is determined that the hour / hour flag is not ON (NO in S1907), and if it is determined that the value of the hour / hour counter is not “0” (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

  In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to “3” (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is ended.

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1106), it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether the type of big hit is 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, or 15R fourth big hit) (S2002). .

  And if it is 15R big hit (that is, if the long hit flag is ON), the round to be executed during the big hit game (in the mode of opening one round once, the round is from opening to closing of the big prize opening) The value of the round counter for counting the number of times is set to “15”, and the opening pattern of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is 15R first big hit if 15R first big hit. A big hit opening pattern (see FIG. 6) is set, and if it is a 15R second big hit, a 15R second big hit opening pattern (see FIG. 6) is set (S2003).

  If it is not 15R big hit in S2002 (that is, if the short hit flag is ON), since the big hit type is 2R third big hit, the value of the round counter is set to “2” and a big prize opening (first big) As an opening pattern for the winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35), an opening pattern for 2R third big hit (see FIG. 6) is set (S2004).

  After finishing the processing of S2003 or S2004, in order to start the jackpot game, set the jackpot opening command (S2005), start the jackpot game opening production (S2006), set the special figure movement status to "4" (S2007)

  When it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S2008). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2008), the value of the small hit opening counter that counts the number of times the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) is released during the small hit game is set to "2". At the same time, an opening pattern for small hits (see FIG. 6) is set as the opening pattern of the big winning opening (second winning opening 35) (S2009).

  After finishing the processing of S2009, in order to start the small hit game, set the small hit opening command (S2010), start the small hit game opening effect (S2011), and set the special figure movement status to "5" Set (S2012). If the small hit flag is not ON in S2008 (NO in S2008), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special figure operation status is set to “1”, and the process ends.

[Special electric equipment processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101). If it is determined to be ON (YES in S2101), the probability variation flag is turned OFF ( S2102). In addition, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined to be ON (YES in S2103), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104). In other words, during the execution of the big hit game, the low probability state and the non-time-short state are controlled. In the first embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag that indicates that the opening of the big winning openings (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) is all ended (the big hit game is ended) in the big hit game.

  If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is being opened (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), whether or not the time (timing) for opening the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) has been reached, that is, the time for opening the jackpot has elapsed. Then, it is determined whether or not the time for starting the first round has been reached, or the time for the interval between rounds has elapsed and the time for starting the next round (next release) has been reached (S2107).

  If the determination result in S2107 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in S2107 is YES, it is determined whether the round to be executed corresponds to either the first round or the second round (S2108). This may be determined for each jackpot type using the value of the round counter, or may be determined by providing a round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed separately. If it is neither the first round nor the second round (that is, any of rounds 3 to 15) (NO in S2108), proceed to S2110 and follow the opening pattern (see FIG. 6) according to the type of jackpot In order to open the first big prize opening 30, the first big prize apparatus 31 is operated. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the first round or the second round (YES in S2108), the V effective period setting process (S2109) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2110, and the release pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 6) ), The second big prize winning device 36 is operated to open the second big prize winning opening 35.

  In the V validity period setting process (S2109), the specific area sensor 39a detects the game ball for several seconds during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 and after the second big prize opening 35 is closed in one or two rounds. The period is determined to be valid (corresponding to the first period). In the first embodiment, a period other than this (including a time when a small hit or no special game is being executed) is a period (corresponding to a second period) in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid. Is set. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means turning on the V flag based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) described later). (Refer to steps S2401 to S2403), and determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned ON even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is detected. It is.

  Here, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned ON, the game state display 46 is set to a predetermined display mode, and the game state after the big hit game is in a high probability state. Is notified. Specifically, the game state display 46 is composed of three LEDs “a1a2a3”. In the first embodiment, in the normal state (low probability state), the display mode is “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □” (for example, □: off, ■: on). In addition, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a in the big hit game and the V flag is turned ON, the display mode of “a1 • a2 • a3 •” is set. When the big hit game ends and the gaming state is set to a high probability state, the display mode is “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □”. Further, the lighting control timing of the game state indicator 46 is not limited to such timing, and during the big hit game, the display mode of “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □” is maintained even if the game ball passes through a specific area. , “A1a2a3” may be displayed at the timing of transition to the high probability state after the big hit game, and “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □” may be displayed at the timing of transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. .

  That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35), which will be described later, the V flag is turned ON only when the V passage (passing of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the V effective period, and outside the V effective period (V ineffective The V flag is not turned ON when the V passage is detected during the period. When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON, that is, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (a gaming state setting process described later (FIG. 33)). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to an illegal act, that is, it is not illegally set to a high probability state.

  In addition, if there is a 1R or 2R V pass at the 15R first big hit or 2R third big hit, the game state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state, while the V pass during the small hit game. However, if the gaming state before the small hit game is in the normal state, the gaming state after the small hit game is also in the normal state. If the gaming state before the small hit game is in the high probability state, the small The gaming state after the winning game is also set to a high probability state. That is, the success / failure determination probability is not changed before and after the small hit game.

  In the first embodiment, in the V effective period setting process (S2109), even when the 15R second big hit is detected, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is set to the period (first period) for determining that it is effective. However, as another aspect, in the case of 15R second big hit, the first period may not be set in the 1R and 2R. That is, in the case of 15R second big hit, the 1R and 2R may be set as the second period. In the big hit game related to the 15R second big hit, the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is set to an extremely short time of 0.1 seconds, so there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the second big prize opening 35. Although it is as low as possible, if the second period is set, the V flag will not be turned ON even if a ball is entered. As a result, it is possible to prevent the V flag from being turned ON illegally or the V flag from being turned ON due to a rare entry. In this embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid in one round or two rounds, but the place of the round is not limited to this.

  If the grand prize opening (first grand prize opening 30 or second grand prize opening 35) is open in S2106 (YES in S2106), the number of balls entered into the big prize opening in the round is the maximum number It is determined whether or not (10 in this embodiment 1 per round) has been reached (S2111). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2111), whether or not it has come to the timing (timing) to close the grand prize opening, that is, a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 6) after the grand prize opening is opened. It is determined whether or not it has passed (S2112). If the opening time of the special winning opening has not elapsed (NO in S2112), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the specified number of balls has been reached (YES in S2111), or when the opening time of the big winning opening has elapsed (YES in S2112), that is, either of the two round end conditions is satisfied. In such a case, the special winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is closed (S2113). Then, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2114), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2115). If it is determined that it is not “0” (NO in S2115), the process ends to start the next round.

  On the other hand, if it is determined to be “0” (YES in S2115), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2116), and a jackpot ending effect is started (S2117). Then, a jackpot end flag is set (S2118), and the process is terminated. If the round counter is long (15R big hit), the big prize opening will be “0” if it is executed 15 times, and if it is short (2R big hit), the big prize opening will be opened twice. When executed, it becomes “0”.

  If the big hit end flag is ON in S2105 (YES in S2105), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the execution time (ending time) of the big hit ending effect has passed (S2119), If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2119), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2119), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2120), and a game state setting process (S2121) described later is performed. Then, the big hit flag is turned off (S2122), the special figure operation status is set to “1” (S2123), and the process is terminated. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 20).

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the game state setting process (S2121), it is first determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned on in a specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) described later. If the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), “140” is set in the probability variation counter (S2203), the V flag is turned OFF (S2204), and the processing of S2205 is performed. move on. That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the big hit game to a high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is ON in this gaming state setting process. .

  On the other hand, if the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2209) without setting the probability variation flag ON (S2209), the time reduction counter is set to “100” (S2210), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the gaming state after the end of the current big hit game becomes a low probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). In this low-accuracy base state, the special symbol variation display is performed 100 times (the total number of times the first special symbol variation display count and the second special symbol variation display count are 100), And when the next big hit occurs, the process ends. In addition, the time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the number of times of adding the number of times of the variable display of the first special symbol and the number of times of the variable display of the second special symbol.

  In S2205, it is determined whether or not the finished jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is 15R jackpot. If it is determined that it is not 15R big hit, that is, 2R third big hit (NO in S2205), then the gaming state before the start of the current big hit game, that is, the gaming state at the time of 2R third big hit, It is determined whether or not the time is short (S2208). If it is determined that the time-short state has not been reached (NO in S2208), the processing ends without turning on the time-short flag. As a result, the gaming state after the end of the current big hit game becomes a high probability state, a special symbol non-time-short state, and a low base state (that is, a high probability low base state). This highly accurate and low base state ends when either of the following conditions is met: the special symbol is displayed with 140 fluctuations and the next jackpot is generated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2205 that the finished jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is a 15R jackpot (YES in S2205), and in S2208, the game state when the 2R third jackpot is reached is a short-time state. If it is determined that it is (YES in S2208), the hour / hour flag is turned ON (S2206), the hour / hour counter is set to “140” (S2207), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the gaming state after the end of the current big hit game becomes a high probability state, a short time state of a special symbol, and a high base state (that is, a highly accurate high base state). This high-accuracy base state ends when either of the following conditions is met: the special symbol is displayed in a variably displayed 140 times, and the next jackpot is generated.

  In addition, when the 2R third big hit and the V flag is turned ON during the big hit game, the process of determining whether the game state before the big hit game is in the short-time state (S2208) This is to make the operating state of the short time function before and after the game and the operating state of the high base function the same as the small hit. If these operating states are different for small hits and 2R third big hits, even if it is difficult to recognize which hit is based on the open pattern of the big prize opening, which hit is determined by the subsequent operating state. Because it will be done. As a result, it is difficult to discriminate between the small hit and the 2R third big hit with the open pattern of the big winning opening, and it is also difficult to discriminate depending on the operating state of the time-shortening function or the high base generating function that occurs thereafter. If the V flag is simply ON without checking whether the time is short, the time flag may be turned ON.

[Special electric equipment processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109), it is first determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big winning opening 35 is all ended in the small hit game.

  If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 35 is being opened (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), whether or not the time (timing) for opening the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35) has been reached, that is, the opening time per small hit It is determined whether or not it has reached the time to start the first opening after the elapse of time, or the time to start the next opening after elapse of the interval time between the plurality of times of opening (S2303).

  If the determination result in S2303 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in S2303 is YES, after performing the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the process proceeds to S2305 to open the second big prize opening 35 in accordance with the small hit opening pattern (see FIG. 6). The second grand prize device 36 is operated.

  In the V invalidation period setting process (S2304), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalidated for a few seconds during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 and after the second big prize opening 35 is closed in the small hit game. The period to be determined (second period) is set. In the first embodiment, a period other than the period set as the valid period in the above-described V valid period setting process (S2109) is set as an invalid period (second period). Therefore, in this V invalid period setting process, it is confirmed whether it is not the valid period, that is, whether it is set to the invalid period. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the V timer (provided in the RAM of the main control board 80) that measures the elapse of the V effective period is set to “0” (that is, the state without the effective period). To do. If the V timer is not “0”, the V timer is set to “0”. The V timer may be set to “0”, that is, set to a state without an effective period, without confirming whether the V timer is “0” or not. Thus, even if there is a V passage during the small hit game, if the game state before the start of the small hit game is the normal state, the game state after the end of the small hit game does not shift to the high probability state. In the first embodiment, since the period other than the period set as the valid period in the above-described V valid period setting process (S2109) is an invalid period, the process of S2304 may be omitted.

  If the second big prize opening 35 is being opened in S2302 (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the second big prize opening 35 during the second opening, that is, the game balls entered in the second opening It is determined whether or not the sum of all the numbers reaches the prescribed maximum number of balls (10 in the first embodiment) (S2306). If the predetermined number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), whether or not it is time to close the second big prize opening 35, that is, a predetermined opening time after the second big prize opening 35 is opened (FIG. 6). It is determined whether or not (see) has elapsed (S2307). If the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2307), the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of balls entered into the second grand prize opening 35 during the two open times has reached the prescribed number of balls (YES in S2306), the second big prize mouth 35 is closed (S2314). , The process proceeds to the small hit end processing of S2311. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 has passed (YES in S2307), the second big prize opening 35 is closed (S2308). Then, the value of the small hit release counter is decremented by 1 (S2309), and it is determined whether or not the value of the small hit release counter is “0” (S2310). If it is determined in S2310 that it is not “0” (NO in S2310), the process is terminated as it is to start the next release.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2310 that it is “0” (YES in S2310), the process proceeds to the small hit end process in S2311. In S2311, as a small hit end process for ending the small hit game, a small hit ending command is set (S2311) and a small hit ending effect is started (S2312). Then, a small hit end flag is set (S2313), and the process ends. The small hit opening counter becomes “0” when the second big winning opening 35 is opened twice.

  In S2301, if the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2301), since the two releases have ended, it is determined whether or not the small hit ending time has elapsed (S2315), and the ending time If has not elapsed (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned OFF (S2316), the small hit flag is turned OFF (S2317), and the special figure operation status is set to “1”. Set (S2318) and finish the process. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 20).

  Note that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are not switched from ON to OFF at the start of the small hit game. Also, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2121, FIG. 33) is not performed. That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the small hit game is executed.

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S207) subsequent to the special figure operation process (S206). In the specific area sensor detection process (S207), as shown in FIG. 35, it is first determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). If it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2401), the process ends. If it is determined in S2401 that there is a detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the V is valid (S2402). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2109) in the special electric accessory process 1 (FIG. 32) described above. The V validity period is set in the first and second rounds in the jackpot game.

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V validity period is in effect (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned on (S2403), and whether or not the big hit game currently being executed is a 2R big hit (2R third big hit). Is determined (S2404). If it is determined that it is not 2R big hit (NO in S2404), that is, if it is 15R big hit, the first V passing command is set (S2405), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that 2R is a big hit (YES in S2404), the second V passing command is set (S2406), and the process ends. The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits this V pass command to the sub control board 90 at a predetermined timing, and the sub control board 90 executes a game effect in the effect symbol display area or the like according to the type of the received V pass command. .

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2402), the third V passing command is set without turning on the V flag (S2407), and the process is terminated. The first V passage command is a command for causing the sub control board 90 to perform V passage notification control. On the other hand, the second V passing command and the third V passing command are commands for preventing the sub control board 90 from performing V passing notification control in principle. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a specific area sensor detection process (S207) and a V valid period setting process (S2109) to switch the validity / invalidity of the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39. It functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number process (S208) following the specific area sensor detection process (S207). In the reserved ball number process (S208), as shown in FIG. 36, first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read ( S2501). Next, the data on the number of reserved balls (the number of held balls command for transmitting the information on the number of held balls to the sub-control board 90) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502).

[Power-off monitoring processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S209) subsequent to the reserved ball number process (S208). In the power-off monitoring process (S209), as shown in FIG. 37, first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601). If there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current gaming machine state (whether it is probable, whether it is a winning game, the number of held balls, and the number of remaining fluctuations of probability / short time Etc.) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and then the loop process is performed without returning to the interrupt process (FIG. 11).

[Sub control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the explanation of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided in the sub control board 90 reads and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 38 from the ROM of the sub control board 90. . As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter reset are performed.

  Subsequently, in S4002, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the RAM contents are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. If the RAM is initialized, various flags, statuses, and counter values are reset. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter.

  In S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. The effect determining random numbers include a notice effect determining random number for determining a notice effect, an effect design determining random number for determining an effect symbol, and the like. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (start start ball command) notifying that a start ball has been received is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal (notifying the start of variation from the main control board 80) ( For example, when a variation start command) is transmitted, or when a later-described variation effect pattern is determined. The storage location of the acquired effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. In the first embodiment, the display announcement determination random number for determining various aspects of display announcement effect (execution presence / absence) performed mainly using the image display device 7 as the announcement effect determination random number, and mainly the movable decorative member 14 is used to determine a movable preliminary announcement determination random number for determining a mode (including execution / non-execution) of the movable preliminary announcement effect performed using the No. 14. The mode (including presence / absence of execution) of the movable announcement effect is determined using the obtained value of the movable announcement determination random number and the movable announcement determination table shown in FIG. In addition, as the display announcement effect, for example, a conversation announcement indicating the jackpot reliability according to the content of the dialogue, an announcement image related to the content or result of the effect symbol game effect (various display of special symbols) being executed, etc. There are step-up notices that appear or change in stages as the symbol game effect progresses, and hold notices that suggest the existence of specific holds such as jackpots depending on the mode of hold display (hold symbols).

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various rendering devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, panel lamp 5a, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command. Production (execution symbol game production, special game production accompanying big hit game and small hit game, etc.) is executed. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 39, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not an input has been made (S4101). If it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4102), and the process ends. . This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed whenever an interrupt pulse with a 2 msec period is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d is performed (S4201). . Subsequently, a ramp data output process for outputting the ramp data created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4202). Next, drive data output processing for generating and outputting drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electrical drive source 14a) is performed (S4203). Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[Ramp data output processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the lamp data output process (S4202), it is first determined whether or not the lamp control board 107 needs to be initialized (S4211), and if it is necessary to initialize (YES in S4211). , The process proceeds to S4212, and preparation processing for initializing general-purpose interfaces connected to the LED lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5a is performed. For example, when the general-purpose interface is GPIO, setting information indicating whether the terminal is for input or output, and the terminal for each GPIO terminal to which the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5a, and the like are connected. The specified address information or the like is set as setting data for initialization in the output buffer of the production control microcomputer 91 (S4212). The initialization setting data set in the output buffer is output to the lamp control board 107 in the data output process of S4216.

  The lamp control board 107 also outputs operation data of each lamp such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5a. When it is necessary to initialize (YES in S4211), the operation data is not yet sent from the lamp control board 107 to the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5a. Each time preparation for outputting operation data is performed (S4213). The operation data is composed of, for example, 4 bits. When the lamp is an LED, for example, the operation of the LED is turned on, off, blinking, etc. and the emission color (red, green, blue, yellow) is indicated. To do. More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 43 (A), the lower 2 bits turn on “11”, the fast flashing “10”, the slow flashing “01”, and the unlit “00”. The four emission colors (red “11”, green “10”, blue “01”, yellow “00”) are designated. In FIG. 43, it should be noted that the upper 2 bits are set to an unspecified value “XX” for convenience of drawing representation.

  In the first embodiment, 4-bit address data (shaded portion in FIG. 43) is further added to the upper 4 bits of the operation data, and 1-byte long data is configured for one lamp as a whole. Yes. In FIG. 43, it should be noted that the operation data is expressed in binary (binary), whereas the address (shaded portion in FIG. 43) is expressed in decimal (decimal). The address data corresponds to one aspect of “identification information” of the present invention, and the operation data corresponds to one aspect of “device control information” of the present invention.

  In S4213, operation data is set in the output buffer of the effect control microcomputer 91 for each GPIO terminal to which each lamp is connected. Specifically, the operation data is set in association with the address set for each GPIO terminal. For example, the belt-like frame shown in FIG. 43A conceptually represents an output buffer, and address data and operation data corresponding to the output buffer are arranged and set in the output buffer. The The control data composed of the address data and the operation data set in the output buffer in this way is output to the lamp control board 107 by the data output process of S4216. The control data corresponds to one aspect of the “specific control information” of the present invention. S4213 and S4216 correspond to one aspect of the “second control” of the present invention. Either of the processing order of S4212 and S4213 may be first (after).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4211 that it is not necessary to initialize (NO in S4211), the process proceeds to S4214 to perform output data generation processing. The output data generation process (S4214) is repeated until the process is executed for all the lamps (YES in S4215). Whether or not the output data generation processing (S4214) has been executed for all the lamps is determined by, for example, an address (also referred to as “lamp address”) set for each GPIO terminal to which each lamp is connected. . In the output data generation process, as will be described later, the operation data is set in the output buffer for all lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5a, and the operation data is set in the output buffer for some lamps. There are cases. S4214, S4215, and S4216 correspond to one aspect of the “first control” of the present invention. When the output data generation process (S4214) is executed for all the lamps (NO in S4215), the control data set in the output buffer is output to the lamp control board 107 by the data output process (S4216).

  When the lamp control board 107 receives control data from the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90, the lamp control board 107 transmits operation data to the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5a connected to the lamp control board 107. The transmission of the operation data is performed based on the address set in each terminal of GPIO. For example, the lamp control board 107 sequentially transmits the operation data to the corresponding lamps based on the address, or transmits the operation data with an address to each lamp regardless of the address.

  When each lamp receives operation data for itself from the address of the received data, each lamp executes a process for performing a predetermined operation according to the operation data. When the operation is started, execution start information is transmitted to the lamp control board 107, and the operation is continued until the next operation data is received. When the lamp control board 107 receives all the execution start information transmitted from each lamp, the lamp control board 107 transmits completion information to the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90. That is, the lamp control board 107 does not transmit completion information to the effect control microcomputer 91 until execution start information is received from all the lamps. Therefore, if there is even one lamp that does not transmit execution start information, the lamp control board 107 stops transmitting completion information to the effect control microcomputer 91. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a process of waiting for input of completion information after S4217 of the lamp data output process (S4202).

  The effect control microcomputer 91 waits for a predetermined time until completion information is sent from the lamp control board 107 after outputting the control data to the lamp control board 107 in S4216. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 91 first starts the timer count in S4217, and then determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed in S4218, that is, whether or not a time-out has occurred. If it is determined in S4218 that the predetermined time has not elapsed, that is, it is not time-out (NO in S4218), it is determined whether or not completion information has been input in subsequent S4219. That is, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned completion information is transmitted from the lamp control board 107 and the effect control microcomputer 91 receives it.

  If it is determined that the completion information has been input (YES in S4219), it is confirmed that the lamp control board 107 has started the operation of each lamp. Return. On the other hand, if it is determined that the completion information has not been input (NO in S4219), the process returns to S4218 and the timeout determination process is performed again.

  If it is determined in S4218 that the predetermined time has elapsed, that is, it is time-out (YES in S4218), whether or not the lamp control board 107 has transmitted the above-mentioned completion information even if the predetermined time has elapsed, Alternatively, the probability that the completion information transmitted from the lamp control board 107 has not been input to the effect control microcomputer 91 due to some trouble is high. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 completes the process after performing the error process in S4220, and returns to the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009). Error processing (S4220) is performed by, for example, ringing the speaker 67 with a predetermined warning sound or warning message.

  Note that the algorithm of the lamp data output process (S4202) may be configured to continue waiting until completion information is transmitted from the lamp control board 107 regardless of the elapse of a predetermined time. In this case, timer count start processing (S4217), timeout determination processing (S4218), and error processing (S4220) become unnecessary. Further, since the completion information is not input from the lamp control board 107, the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009 in FIG. 41) stops at the ramp data output process (S4202), so the watchdog timer process (S4204 in FIG. 41). Due to the delay in the watchdog timer reset processing due to the system reset, the production control microcomputer 91 is restarted.

  Also, after completing the data output process (S4216) without performing the process of waiting for input of completion information (S4217 to S4220), the lamp data output process (S4202) is immediately returned to the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009). An algorithm may be configured. In this case, the 2 ms timer interrupt process (FIG. 41, S4009) proceeds regardless of whether completion information is input from the lamp control board 107 or not. Therefore, among the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5a connected to the lamp control board 107, a lamp that does not perform an operation according to the operation data (for example, a lighting operation) may appear. 41 is executed, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed again. As a result, the lamp that has not performed the operation according to the operation data last time is given an opportunity to perform the normal operation according to the operation data.

[Output data generation processing]
As shown in FIG. 42, in the output data generation process (S4214), first, the previous output data corresponding to the address of the lamp that generates the operation data is read from the work memory of the effect control microcomputer 91. Since the previous operation data is stored in the work memory of the production control microcomputer 91 corresponding to the address of each lamp, it is read in S4231. In next S4232, it is determined whether or not the operation data scheduled to be output this time matches the previous operation data. If the previous and current operation data match (YES in S4232), that is, the operation data output last time (or was scheduled to be output last time) corresponding to the address is the same as the current operation data In this case, it is not necessary to output the operation data to the lamp control board 107 this time. Therefore, without setting to the output buffer in S4233, the process proceeds to S4234, and the operation data scheduled to be output this time is stored in the work memory of the effect control microcomputer 91.

  On the other hand, if the previous and current operation data do not match (NO in S4232), that is, the operation data that was output last time (or was scheduled to be output last time) corresponding to the address is If the operation data is different, the address data corresponding to the current operation data and the operation data are set in the output buffer in the next S4233. In step S4234, the operation data output this time is stored in the work memory of the effect control microcomputer 91.

  When the output control data generation process (S4214) is completed, the effect control microcomputer 91 returns to the lamp data output process (S4202) and, as described above, until the output data generation process (S4214) is completed for all lamps ( YES in S4215), the output data generation process (S4214) is repeated. Thereby, for example, when the output buffer at the time of previous output is configured as shown in FIG. 43A, the current output buffer is configured as shown in FIG.

  That is, in the output data generation process (S4214), if the previous and current operation data match (YES in S4232), the algorithm is configured not to set the operation data in the output buffer this time. For example, among the operation data that should be output this time (see FIG. 43B), operation data that has not changed between the previous time and this time (each operation data corresponding to addresses “02”, “03”, “05”) And the operation data (the operation data corresponding to the addresses “01”, “04”, “06”, “07”, “08”) changed in the previous and current times are set in the current output buffer. The

  Thus, for example, in the case of FIG. 43C, the operation data for three of the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5a, etc. can be reduced, so that the reduction is applied to the other lamps 5b. It becomes possible to add operation data. For example, by adding operation data of addresses “09”, “10”, and “11” in the broken line frame shown in FIG. 43D, a lamp (other lamps 5b ( It is possible to increase the number of extended functional devices)) by three.

[Drive data output processing]
The drive data output process (S4203) can be configured in substantially the same manner as the lamp data output process (S4202) described above. Therefore, here, the difference from the lamp data output process (S4202) will be described with reference to FIG. The lamp control board 107 behaves according to the command received from the effect control microcomputer 91 in the same manner as in the case of each lamp such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5a. Therefore, the description relating to the lamp data output process (S4202) described with reference to FIG. 41 can be applied almost directly to the drive data output process (S4203) for the electrical drive source 14a by replacing some words. it can.

  That is, in the drive data output process (S4203), for example, operation data and the like are output to a motor that constitutes the electrical drive source 14a of the movable decorative member 14. Therefore, in each process of S4212, S4213, and S4215, the description of “lamp” is replaced with the description of “motor”. Specifically, in S4212, setting data for all motors is set in the output buffer, and in S4213, operation data for all motors is set in the output buffer. In S4215, it is determined whether all motors have been completed. When the electric drive source 14a is composed of a plurality of motors or when there are a plurality of movable decorative members 14, the number of motors is plural. In such a case, the technical effect of the drive data output process (S4203) configured substantially the same as the ramp data output process (S4202), that is, the effect of increasing the number of motors that can be controlled by the sub-control board 90 is exhibited. The

  The operation data is also composed of, for example, 4 bits, as in the case of the lamp, and when the motor is a stepping motor, for example, commands to rotate right, rotate left, hold, stop, etc. are instructed. More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 43A, holding “11”, right rotation “10”, left rotation “01”, and stop “00” are designated by the lower 2 bits, and the upper 2 bits. The rotation angle at the time of rotation (for example, 5 times “11”, 3 times “10”, 2 times “01”, 1 time “00”) is designated by the bit. The configuration example of the output buffer shown in FIG. 43 is the same as that of the lamp.

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 44, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process to be described later is performed (S4301). Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4302). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display content of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S4303). Thereafter, other processes such as creating lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5a and the frame lamp 66) and updating the effect determination random number are executed (S4304).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 45, in the received command analysis process (S4301), first, it is determined whether or not the production control microcomputer 91 has received a variation start command from the main control board 80 (S4401), and the variation start command has been received. (YES in S4401), a variation effect start process (S4402) described later is performed, and the process proceeds to S4403. If it is determined that a change start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the change effect The process proceeds to S4403 without performing the start process. In S4403, it is determined whether or not the changing effect is being executed. If it is determined that the changing effect is being executed (YES in S4403), a display notice effect executing process (S4404) and a movable notice effect executing process (S4405) described later are performed. The process proceeds to S4406, and if it is determined that it is not being executed (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the display notice effect execution process and the movable notice effect execution process. In S4406, it is determined whether or not a variation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406). If it is determined that a variation stop command has been received (YES in S4406), the effect design is stopped and displayed. A variation effect end process to be ended is performed (S4407). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4406 that the change stop command has not been received (NO in S4406), the process proceeds to S4408 without performing the change effect end process. The variation effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol.

  Subsequently, in S4408, it is determined whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). If it is determined that an opening command has been received (YES in S4408), a special game (big hit game or small hit game) ), A special game effect selection process for selecting a special game effect pattern (effect mode) to be executed is performed (S4409). Special game effects include at least the opening effect that is executed during the opening period before the opening of the grand prize opening at the start of the special game, and the intervals between the opening of the special prize opening and between the opening and opening (between rounds). And a post-start production to be executed. Next, it is determined whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4410 in FIG. 46). An ending effect selection process for selecting the type or the like of the effect mode after the end is performed (S4411). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4408 that the opening command has not been received (NO in S4408), the process proceeds to S4410 without performing the special game effect selection process. If it is determined in S4410 that the ending command has not been received (NO in S4410), the process proceeds to S4412 without performing the ending effect selection process.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the first V pass command is received from the main control board 80 (S4412). If it is determined that the first V pass command is received (YES in S4412), the V pass notification command is set ( 4413), the process proceeds to S4414. The first V passing command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the specific area sensor 39a has detected a game ball during the V effective period in the 15R first big hit. When the V passing notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like in the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 reads predetermined image information from the ROM of the image control board 100. Then, a character such as “V passing!” Is displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. As a result, the player is notified that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 and that the gaming state after the big hit game is in a high probability state. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4412 that the first V-pass command has not been received (NO in S4412), the process proceeds to S4414 without setting the V-pass notification command.

  Displaying the letter “V passing!” Is one of the V passing notification modes, and other display contents (for example, an object image imitating the letter “V” or “probability change GET”) are displayed. Or the like may be displayed to notify the passage of V. This makes it possible to notify the player that the gaming state after the big hit game (special game) being executed is in a high probability state.

  Subsequently, in S4414, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the second V pass command (set in S2406) is received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and determines that the second V pass command is not received. If so (NO in S4414), the process proceeds to S4415, and it is determined whether a third V passing command is received (S4415). Then, in both cases of determining that the second V passing command is received in S4414 (YES in S4414) and determining that the third V passing command is received in S4415 (YES in S4415), V passing is not notified. A command is set (S4416), and the process proceeds to S4417. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4415 that the third V-pass command has not been received (NO in S4415), the process proceeds to S4417 without setting the V-pass non-notification command. In S4417, as other processing, processing based on a received command other than the above-described commands (for example, a normal symbol variation start command or a normal symbol variation stop command) is performed, and the processing ends. Here, the second V passing command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the specific area sensor 39a has detected the game ball during the V effective period in the 2R third big hit. The third V passing command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the specific area sensor 39a has detected the game ball during the V invalid period such as small hit.

  When the V passing non-notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 or the like in the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 displays “V passing!” Or the like on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Display control is performed on a screen that does not display a letter indicating that V has been passed (that is, a screen that has no V passing notification). In other words, the V passage non-notification mode is set. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 at the 2R third big hit or the small hit, this is not notified to the player.

  Note that the command set in the above-described specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) may be only the first V pass command, and the second V pass command and the third V pass command may not be set. In this case, in the received command analysis process (S4301), S4414 to S4416 described above are not executed. Even if it comprises in this way, it can be set as the pachinko game machine which alert | reports to that effect only when there exists V passing during V effective period in 15R 1st big hit. In other words, when the effect for notifying V passage is not given, it is not necessary to set a command (V passage non-notification command). However, the stability of image control can be increased by setting a command as in the first embodiment and controlling the image control board 100 based on the command.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variation effect start process (S4402) executed in the received command analysis process (S4301) will be described. As shown in FIG. 47, in the variable effect start process (S4402), first, in S4501, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires various effect determination random numbers such as a notice effect determination random number and an effect design determination random number. Random number processing (S4501) is performed. In the first embodiment, at the timing when the variation start command is received from the main control unit 80, the process of S4501 is performed, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value, a notice effect to be executed, an effect symbol to be stopped, an effect symbol effect to be executed, and the like are determined by a notice effect setting process (S4506) described later.

  Next, in S4502, the change control command is analyzed by the effect control microcomputer 91 (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating the variation pattern) for designating the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P17) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, the first special symbol success determination or the second special symbol success determination. And the symbol information for designating the hit type are included (see FIG. 8). The variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

  Next, in S4503, the production control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining an effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from “1” to “5”, and each value is assigned to the production modes A to E.

  Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7. If the effect mode is different, some or all of the effect aspects of the game effect such as the notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, images displayed on the image display device 7 are different, such as characters, items, and background images that appear, and the effect symbol game effect can be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode. Further, when providing a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.), different game effects may be executable depending on the effect mode. In the first embodiment, the effect mode A is executed when being controlled to the low probability low base state, the effect mode B is executed when being controlled to the low accuracy high base state, and the effect mode C is the high accuracy. Executed when controlled to a high base state. Therefore, the player can grasp the current gaming state by confirming which of the effect modes is A to C.

  Further, the effect mode D or the effect mode E is executed when the high-accuracy low base state or the low-accuracy low base state is controlled. Therefore, when the production mode is D or E, even if the player confirms the production mode, the player grasps whether the probability state of the special symbol success / failure determination is a high probability state or a low probability state (normal state). It is difficult to do. In that sense, the production modes D and E can be said to be probability non-notification modes.

  Next, in step S4504, a variable effect pattern determination for determining a variable effect pattern (also referred to as “effect pattern”) of the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5a, the movable decorative member 14 and the like controlled by the effect control microcomputer 91 is performed. Set the table (S4504). In the first embodiment, a movable advance notice determination table used from the movable advance notice determination table shown in FIG. 48 is set based on the change pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80 as one of the fluctuation effect pattern determination tables. To do. For example, when the fluctuation pattern information designated by the received fluctuation pattern designation command is “P1 (fluctuation pattern P1)”, as the movable notice decision table, the P1 movable notice notice table for hitting shown in FIG. (See column "P1, P9") is set. In addition, although not shown in the drawing, various types of display announcement effects such as an effect symbol variation mode determination table for determining the variation pattern of the effect symbol (effect symbol game effect mode), the above-described conversation notice, step display notice, etc. A display notice determination table and the like are also set.

  Next, in S4505, based on the variation effect pattern table set in S4504, a variation effect pattern that matches the specified variation pattern and that corresponds to the effect mode indicated by the referenced mode status is selected (S4505). Specifically, as the variation effect pattern, first, the variation pattern of the effect symbol displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (the aspect of the effect symbol game effect) is determined. Thereby, in the effect symbol game effect, when the reach effect is executed (reach with effect symbol game effect), when the character effect performed using a specific character (character effect symbol game effect), the reach effect or character A case where no effect is executed (reach no effect symbol game effect) is set.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment has a reach A, a reach B, a reach C, a super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, a super reach B, a super reach C, Character effects are set, and in S4505, based on the effect symbol variation mode determination table, any of these effects is performed or these effects are not performed (this is also referred to as “normal variation”). It is determined. When a reachable effect game effect is executed, one of the reach effects is set based on the change pattern designation command and the effect symbol change mode determination table.

  Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the game effect, the game is set to be more likely to be a big hit than when the normal reach effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production with a high hit reliability (possibility of being a big hit) compared to the reach (normal reach) production.

  In step S4506, a notice effect setting process, which will be described later, is performed. In the notice effect setting processing (S4506), based on the effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the notice determination table set in S4504, the display notice type of any of the display notice types among the change effect patterns is mainly selected. It decides whether to execute the display notice effect, or decides which of the movable notice types to be described later is executed. Further, an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) is determined. By these processes (S4505 and S4506), the variation effect pattern is determined. In the movable notice determination table shown in FIG. 48, only “movable notice A” is shown among the plural kinds of movable notices, and other movable notices are omitted.

  Next, in S4507, a variation effect start command is set to start the effect symbol game effect or the like based on the variation effect pattern selected in S4505 and S4506 (S4507), and the variation effect start process is terminated.

  When the change effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 sends a predetermined effect image from the ROM of the image control board 100. This is read out and an effect symbol game effect is performed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7.

  It should be noted that the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect is an odd symbol such as “777” when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 15R first big hit, and when the result is 15R second big hit Is an even-numbered design such as “666”. In addition, when there is a reach, 3 effects such as “787”, etc., when one of the 3 effects such as “787” is different from the other effects, and when there is no reach, “635”, etc. At least one effect symbol is different from the other effect symbols among the symbols. In addition, when the 2R third big hit and the small hit, a predetermined chance such as “135” or a special symbol for the 2R third big hit and the small hit such as “3 * 3” may be stopped and displayed. That is, the same effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the 2R third big hit and the small hit. For this reason, the player cannot determine whether the 2R third specific big hit or the small hit is made only by confirming the effect symbols displayed in a stopped state. It should be noted that the stop display mode of the effect design described above is an example, and what can be stopped and displayed as the stop effect design can be changed as appropriate when a big hit is made.

[Notification effect setting processing]
Next, the notice effect setting process (S4506) executed in the change effect start process (S4402) will be described. As shown in FIG. 49, in the notice effect setting processing (S4506), based on the effect determination random number (notice effect determination random number, effect design determination random number) acquired in S4501, the notice determination table set in S4504, etc. Then, the announcement effect to be performed during execution of the effect symbol game effect (during the variable symbol change display) and the effect symbol (stop effect symbol) to be stopped after the effect symbol is variably displayed are determined.

  First, in S4601, the value of the display announcement determining random number related to the display announcement effect among the effect determining random numbers acquired in S4501, and the display announcement determination table (not shown) set based on the variation pattern designation command in S4504 Based on the above, it is determined which of the plurality of display notice effects is to be executed or whether the display notice effect is not to be executed (S4601), and the process proceeds to S4602. The display notice effect is a notice effect mainly performed using the image display device 7 as described above.

  If it is determined in S4602 that the display notice effect is to be executed as a result of the determination in S4601, and it is determined that the display notice effect is to be executed (YES in S4602), it corresponds to the type of the display notice effect to be executed. The display notice flag is set to ON (S4603), the display notice effect to be executed is set (S4604), and the process proceeds to S4606. On the other hand, if it is determined not to execute the display notice effect (NO in S4602), the display notice flag is turned OFF (if it is already OFF, it remains OFF) (S4605), and the process proceeds to S4606. Note that when executing the display notice effect, one of the plurality of display notice effects may be performed, or two or more notice effects may be combined.

  Next, in S4606, the value of the movable notice determination random number related to the movable notice effect among the effect decision random numbers acquired in S4501, and the movable notice determination table set based on the variation pattern designation command in S4504 (see FIG. 48). ) To determine whether or not to execute the movable notice effect based on any of the movable notice types among the plurality of movable notice types (S4606), and the process proceeds to S4607. The random number for movable advance notice determination of the first embodiment has a random number range of 0 to 99, and the mobile advance notice effect based on any of the plurality of movable advance notice types is performed according to the obtained random number for movable advance notice determination. It is determined whether to execute or not to execute the movable notice effect. For example, when the fluctuation pattern information designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command is P1 (fluctuation pattern P1), the hit-time movable advance notice determination table for P1 and P9 shown in FIG. When the value of the random number for determining the notice is any one of “0 to 9” (selection probability: 10%), the movable notice effect of “movable notice A” is executed.

  For example, when the variation pattern information designated by the variation pattern designation command is P5 (variation pattern P5), the off-time movable advance notice determination table for P5 and P14 shown in FIG. 48B is set and acquired. If the value of the random number for determining the movable advance notice is any one of “0 to 19” (selection probability: 20%), the movable advance notice effect of “movable notice A” is executed. Here, the “movable notice effect” is a notice effect in which suggestions related to the contents and results of the effect symbol game effect (variable display of special symbols) being executed are performed by the operation of the movable decorative member 14. In the first embodiment, there are a plurality of production types (movable notice types) of the movable notice effect. Here, “movable notice A” will be described as a representative. As shown in FIG. 52, “movable advance notice A” is the start point position (initial state; see FIG. 52A) when a predetermined operation time comes during execution of the effect symbol game effect (during the display of the effect symbol variation). ) Fall on the front side (front side) of the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 to a predetermined end position (operation state; see FIG. 52B) and at the end position for a predetermined time. It is a movable notice effect in a form of rotating and finishing up to the starting point position (returning to the initial state).

  In S4607, as a result of the determination in S4606, it is determined whether or not the movable notice effect is to be executed. If it is determined that the movable notice effect is to be executed (YES in S4607), the movable notice effect of the movable notice effect to be executed is selected. The corresponding movable notice flag is set to ON (S4608), the movable notice effect to be executed is set (S4609), and the process proceeds to S4611. On the other hand, if it is determined not to execute the movable notice effect (NO in S4607), the movable notice flag is turned off (if it is already off, it is left off) (S4610), and the process proceeds to S4611. In the first embodiment, a movable notice flag is provided corresponding to each of a plurality of movable notice types such as the movable notice A. In S4608, the movable notice flag corresponding to the movable notice type of the movable notice effect to be executed is turned ON. And For example, when a movable notice effect based on the movable notice A is executed, the movable notice flag corresponding to the movable notice A is turned ON.

  The movable notice effect can be executed in any of the effect symbol game effect in which the display notice effect is not performed and the effect symbol game effect in which the display notice effect is performed. In addition, when a movable notice effect is also performed in an effect symbol game effect in which a display notice effect is performed, depending on the content of each notice effect, the execution time of the movable notice effect and the execution time of the display notice effect are not overlapped. It is desirable. This is because, as the number of types of overlapping announcement effects in the case where a plurality of types of announcement effects are performed in duplicate, the overall production becomes more complicated, and there is a risk that the game entertainment will be reduced.

  Next, in S4611, an effect symbol to be stopped is determined based on the value of the effect design random number obtained in S4501 and an effect symbol determination table (not shown), and the determined effect symbol (stop effect symbol) is set. (S4611), and the process ends.

[Display notice effect execution process]
Next, the display notice effect execution process (S4404) executed when the variable effect is being executed (YES in S4403) in the received command analysis process (S4301) will be described. As shown in FIG. 50, in the display notice effect execution process (S4404), first, it is determined whether or not the display notice flag is ON (S4701). If it is not ON (NO in S4701), the display notice is displayed in the variation effect. Since the production is not executed, this processing is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the display notice flag is ON (YES in S4701), it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the display notice effect corresponding to the ON display notice flag (S4702), and if it is the start timing (S4702). YES), the display notice effect at the start timing is started (S4703). If it is determined in S4702 that it is not the start timing of the display notice effect (NO in S4702), the display notice effect has already been started (the display notice effect is being executed) or the display notice effect is scheduled to be executed. Therefore, the process proceeds to S4704 without performing S4703.

  In S4704, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the display notice effect (S4704). If it is the end timing, the display notice effect is ended (S4705), and the display notice flag corresponding to the ended display notice effect is turned off. (S4706). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4704 that it is not the end timing, this processing ends without performing the processing in S4705 and S4706.

[Moving notice effect execution processing]
Next, the movable notice effect execution process (S4405) executed when the variable effect is being executed (YES in S4403) in the received command analysis process (S4301) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 51, in the movable notice effect execution process (S4405), first, it is determined whether or not the movable notice flag is ON (S4801). If it is not ON (NO in S4801), the movable notice in the fluctuation effect is determined. Since the production is not executed, this processing is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the movable notice flag is ON (YES in S4801), it is determined whether or not the notice type corresponding to the movable notice flag that is ON is "movable notice A" (S4802). If not (NO in S4802), the process proceeds to S4810. If it is determined in S4802 that it is not the movable notice A, the movable notice effect to be executed in the fluctuating effect is a movable notice other than the movable notice A (also simply referred to as “other movable notice”), for example, an effect button 63 ( Based on the operation of the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b), the movable decoration member 14 becomes a movable notice effect. In S4810, processing related to the execution of such “other movable advance notice” (operation movable advance notice operation process) is performed, and when this process ends, the present process ends. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the detail of an operation movable advance notice operation process (S4810).

  If it is determined in S4802 that the movable advance notice is A, the movable advance notice effect to be executed in the variation effect is “movable notice A”, and thus the process proceeds to S4803 and subsequent steps in order to proceed with the process related to the execution of the movable advance notice A. In S4803, it is determined whether or not it is the operation start timing of the movable decorative member 14, and if it is not the operation start timing (NO in S4803), the process of S4804 is skipped and the process proceeds to S4805, and the operation start timing is reached (S4803). YES), the operation of the movable decorative member 14 is started (S4804). Here, as described above, the “movable notice A” causes the movable decorative member 14 at the start point position (initial state) to fall to a predetermined end point position (falling position) and the end point when the predetermined operation time comes. This is a movable notice effect in a mode of rotating for a predetermined time at the position and raising (returning to the initial state) each to the start position when the rotation is completed. Therefore, the dropping operation of the movable decorative member 14 and the subsequent rotation operation are performed by the processing of S4804.

  Next, it is determined in S4805 whether or not it is the operation end timing of the movable decorative member 14 (S4805). In S4805, it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of rotation of the dropped movable decorative member 14. In the first embodiment, along with the start of rotation following the fall of the movable decorative member 14, a timer (first movable effect timer) provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit) has elapsed since the start of rotation. Since measurement of time (rotation time) is started, in S4805, it is determined whether or not the rotation time of the movable decorative member 14 has reached a predetermined time. If it is determined in S4805 that it is not the operation end timing of the movable decorative member 14 (NO in S4805), the process of S4806 is skipped and the process proceeds to S4807, and if it is determined in S4805 that it is the operation end timing (YES in S4805) ), The operation of returning the movable decorative member 14 to the starting position (returning operation) is completed (S4806). When the return operation (S4806) is finished, next, in S4807, the movable notice flag and a motor flag described later are turned off (S4807), and this process is finished. As described above, the execution of the movable notice effect (S4405) by the effect control microcomputer 91 is performed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, all of a plurality of lamps and motors (hereinafter also referred to as “lamps”) (regardless of whether the operation state changes or does not change). In addition to the second phase (S4213, S4216) that outputs the control data including the operation data, the operation data for the lamp that changes the operation state among the plurality of lamps, etc., and the lamp that does not change the operation state A first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216) for outputting control data not including operation data is provided. Thereby, when the production control microcomputer 91 outputs the operation data in the first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216), compared to the case where the operation data is output in the second phase (S4213, S4216), the lamp or the like. It is possible to reduce the operation data to be output to. Therefore, in the first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216), the number of lamps that can output the operation data can be increased as the operation data decreases, and the lamps that can be driven at the same time can be increased. The number can be increased.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, in the lamp data output process (S4202), control data including operation data for the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5a, etc. is output to the lamp control board 107, and the drive data is output. In the process (S4203), the control data including the operation data for the electric drive source 14a (motor) of the movable decorative member 14 is output to the lamp control board 107. The lamp data output process (S4202) In any one of the drive data output processes (S4203), control data including operation data for both the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5a, etc. and the electric drive source 14a (motor) is output to the lamp control board 107. You may comprise as follows. In the drive data output process (S4203), in addition to the electrical drive source 14a (motor) of the movable decorative member 14, control data including operation data for the plurality of decorative LEDs 14c is output to the lamp control board 107. You may comprise as follows.

[Other aspects]
Further, as another embodiment of the first embodiment, the following embodiment can be adopted. In the first embodiment described above, for example, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 outputs control data to the lamp control board 107, and the lamp control board 107 receiving the control data receives the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5a, and the like. A configuration has been adopted in which operation data can be transmitted to the lamp and operation data can be transmitted to the electric drive source 14a (motor) of the movable decorative member 14. However, for example, when the audio control board 106 and a plurality of multi-function speakers (corresponding to the speaker 67) connected thereto are connected by a general-purpose interface such as GPIO, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 is A configuration may be employed in which control data is output to the voice control board 106 and the voice control board 106 that receives the control data can transmit operation data to a plurality of multi-function speakers. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the number of multifunctional speakers that can output operation data, and it is possible to increase the number of multifunctional speakers and other functional devices that can be driven at the same time.

  Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which a process of waiting for input of completion information sent from the lamp control board 107 is performed in S4217 to S4220. However, when such a configuration is adopted, a waiting time is generated, and thus, for example, a problem may occur depending on the number of functional devices. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the process returns to the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) immediately after finishing the data output process (S4216) without performing the process of waiting for input of completion information (S4217 to S4220). The configuration was adopted. In the second embodiment, there are a portion that is common to the first embodiment described above and a portion that is different from the first embodiment. Therefore, a portion that is different from the first embodiment will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 53, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, when the data output process (S4216) is executed as the ramp data output process (S4202) executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90, Is completed and the process returns to the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), a new timer process (S4221), a process for determining the elapse of a predetermined time by the timer (S4222), and all lamps as in S4213 A process (S4224) for setting the operation data in the output buffer is added. Although not shown in FIG. 53, in S4224, the timer count value is returned to the initial value, and the count is restarted. Further, the predetermined time by the timer is, for example, longer than the time interval (for example, 2 milliseconds) at which the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed, and is periodically initialized (the time required for initialization is If it appears periodically (YES in S4211), it is set to a time shorter than the time of the initialization cycle.

  That is, after the setting data is set in the output buffer in S4212 and the operation data is set in the output buffer in S4213, the timer count is started (S4221), and the initialization necessity determination process (S4211) is performed. It is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed based on the timer (S4222). If it is determined that the predetermined time has passed as a result of the determination process in S4222 (YES in S4222), the operation data of all lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5a are set in the output buffer (S4224). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO in S4222), output data generation processing in S4214 is performed. S4224 and S4216 correspond to one mode of “second control” (also referred to as “second phase”) of the present invention.

  As a result, even when it is determined that there is no need to initialize in S4211 (NO in S4211), if it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed in S4222 (YES in S4222), the output data generation processing in S4214 is performed. In step S4224, all lamp operation data is set in the output buffer. Therefore, in addition to the case where initialization is required (YES in S4211), operation data is transmitted to all lamps at predetermined time intervals. For example, for the purpose of production control due to external noise or static electricity Even if the operation data output from the microcomputer 91 may not normally reach each lamp, each lamp receives normal operation data by the second phase (S4224, S4216) executed every predetermined period. Can be made possible. Accordingly, even if the operation data cannot be normally received and the operation of each lamp becomes unstable, each lamp can be quickly returned to the normal operation.

  The production control microcomputer 91 may be configured to execute the first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216) every predetermined period. This predetermined period is set to a time interval shorter than the execution period of the first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216) when the first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216) is repeatedly executed. As a result, other lamps that cannot receive operation data in the second phase (S4224, S4216) even though they can receive operation data from the production control microcomputer 91 in the first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216). As for 5b (expanded functional device), it is possible to allow other lamps 5b to receive normal operation data by the first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216) executed every predetermined period. Therefore, even if the operation data cannot be normally received and the operation of the other lamp 5b becomes unstable, the other lamp 5b can be quickly returned to the normal operation.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the drive data output process (S4203) employs a configuration that is substantially the same as the ramp data output process (S4202) of FIG. However, when such a configuration is adopted, the movable decorative member 14 may not exist at a predetermined position at the start and end of the movable notice effect specific to the movable decorative member 14, and thus, for example, the effect of the effect is impaired. May cause problems such as Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment adopts a configuration in which a process for determining the start and end of the effect is provided. The drive data output process (S4203) shown in FIG. 54 is based on the lamp data output process (S4202) shown in FIG. 41 in which “lamp” is replaced with “motor”. . Therefore, a different part from FIG. 41 is demonstrated. The movable notice effect corresponds to one aspect of the “series operation” of the present invention. In addition to this, for example, a jackpot game opening effect, a jackpot game ending effect, a jackpot game opening effect, a jackpot game ending effect, a special game effect performed during execution of a special game, and identification information There is an effect symbol game effect that is performed during the variation display of (effect symbol).

  As shown in FIG. 54, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, as the drive data output process (S4203) executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90, a process for determining the start and end of the effect (S4223). ), And a process (S4224) for setting operation data of all motors in the output buffer is added in the same manner as in S4213. In the case of the movable advance notice effect, the start of the effect is ON of the movable notice flag (YES in S4801 in FIG. 51) and the operation start timing has come (YES in S4803 in FIG. 51). The end of the production is the arrival of the operation end timing (YES in S4805 in FIG. 51).

  That is, it is determined whether or not the production is to be started or ended after the initialization necessity determination process (S4211) (S4223). If it is determined as a result of the determination processing in S4223 that the production is to start or end (YES in S4223), the operation data of all the motors of the movable decorative member 14 is set in the output buffer (S4224). If it is determined that it is not the start or end of (NO in S4223), output data generation processing in S4214 is performed. S4224 and S4216 correspond to one mode of “second control” (also referred to as “second phase”) of the present invention.

  Note that the game control microcomputer 81 of the main control board 80 is directed to the effect control microcomputer 91. The jackpot game opening effect, the jackpot game ending effect, the jackpot game opening effect, the jackpot game ending effect, the special game A start command (start information) and an end command (end information) are output for each effect such as a special game effect performed during the execution of the game and an effect symbol game effect performed during the variation display of the identification information (effect symbol). Therefore, when such a command is input from the game control microcomputer 81, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a start command and an end command are input in S4223. The determination by S4223 may determine only the start command or only the end command. Both the start command and the end command may be determined.

  Thereby, the production control microcomputer 91 executes, for example, the second phase (S4224, S4216) when receiving a series operation start command or a series operation end command from the main control board 80, respectively. To do. Therefore, for example, in the second phase (S4213, S4216) and the first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216), the operation data output from the presentation control microcomputer 91 due to external noise, static electricity, or the like is the movable decorative member 14. Even if the motor has not reached the normal motor, normal operation data is transferred to the movable decorative member 14 by the second phase (S4224, S4216) executed when a start command or end command for a series of operations is received. It can allow the motor to receive. As a result, even if the operation of the motor of the movable decorative member 14 becomes unstable because the operation data cannot be normally received, the motor of the movable decorative member 14 is started at the start or end of the series of operations. Can be returned to normal operation.

  The production control microcomputer 91 executes the second phase (S4214, S4215, S4216) when receiving a series operation start command and a series operation end command from the game control microcomputer 81, respectively. You may comprise as follows. As a result, when the electrical drive source 14a is composed of a plurality of motors or when there are a plurality of movable decorative members 14, the number of motors becomes a plurality, so in the first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216) Execution of other motors (extended functional devices) that cannot receive operation data in the second phase (S4213, S4216), even though they can receive operation data from the production control microcomputer 91, is performed at predetermined intervals. The first phase (S4214, S4215, S4216) can enable other motors to receive normal operating data. Therefore, even if the operation data cannot be normally received and the operation of the other motor becomes unstable, the other motor can be quickly returned to the normal operation.

[Other aspects]
Further, as another embodiment of the second embodiment, the following embodiment can be adopted. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 54, the configuration is adopted so as to perform a process of waiting for input of completion information sent from the lamp control board 107 in S4217 to S4220. However, when such a configuration is adopted, a waiting time is generated, and thus, for example, a problem may occur depending on the number of functional devices. Therefore, as described with reference to FIG. 53, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to another aspect of the second embodiment, the data output process (S4216) is performed without performing the process of waiting for the input of completion information (S4217 to S4220). After completing the above, a configuration is adopted in which the process immediately returns to the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009).

  As a result, even when it is determined that there is no need to initialize in S4211 (NO in S4211), if it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed in S4222 (YES in S4222), the output data generation processing in S4214 is performed. In step S4224, all motor operation data is set in the output buffer. Therefore, in addition to the case where initialization is required (YES in S4211), operation data is sent to all motors at predetermined time intervals. For example, for the purpose of production control due to external noise or static electricity Even if the operation data output from the microcomputer 91 may not normally reach each motor, each motor receives normal operation data by the second phase (S4224, S4216) executed every predetermined period. Can be made possible. As a result, even if the operation data cannot be normally received and the operation of each motor becomes unstable, each motor can be quickly returned to the normal operation.

  In the configuration of the first and second embodiments described above, a variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which the game ball cannot enter and a state in which the game ball cannot enter, and a first win / fail decision Alternatively, special game execution means capable of executing a special game that allows a variable entrance (large winning entrance) to enter the winning state when the result of the second winning / failing determination is successful can be provided. In addition, the “starting port” may be a variable starting port that can be changed between the first mode and the second mode in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode. Separately, the variable start port may be provided. In addition, a first game state in which a game ball enters the variable start port has a predetermined frequency, and a second game state in which the game ball enters the variable start port at a higher frequency than the first game state. And a game state setting means for setting the game state. Here, “predetermined frequency” includes zero.

  In the first and second embodiments, the number of times the first grand prize opening or the second big prize opening is opened once in one round, but the first grand prize opening or the second big prize opening in one round is the same. The number of times of opening may be a plurality of times, or the number of times of opening may be different.

  In the above-described first and second embodiments, the second special figure hold is a control process that digests the first special figure hold in preference to the so-called special figure 2 priority control process. The special figure hold may be a control process for prioritizing the second special figure hold, that is, a so-called special figure 1 priority control process. Also, the priority order is not set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are digested in order from the oldest stored one. Control processing, that is, control processing of so-called order of entering (memory order) digestion may be used.

In the first and second embodiments, the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine having the specific area 39. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol is not determined without having the specific area 39 in the big prize opening. Needless to say, it can be applied to a game machine of a type in which it is determined whether or not a high probability state is given after the jackpot game is finished based only on the result of the judgment (the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed). This type of gaming machine is also based on the pachinko machines of the first and second embodiments described above, based on the fact that the symbol win / loss determination is based on the fact that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol). This includes both gaming machines and other types of gaming machines. Also, it is a type of pachinko gaming machine that does not have a probability setting means (no high probability state), has a specific area inside, and can enter a game ball that can enter and a game ball can enter There is a large winning opening that can be changed to an impossible entry impossible state, and if the result of the determination of success or failure based on the entry to the starting opening is a small hit, the large winning opening is made available for a predetermined time. It can also be applied to a pachinko machine where a big hit game is executed when a game ball enters a big winning opening that is in a ball ready state and the game ball passes through a specific area, and a big hit game is executed and a predetermined privilege is given. . This pachinko gaming machine is called a so-called “1 type 2 type mixing machine”. When the result of the determination of success / failure based on the ball entering the start opening becomes a big hit, the big hit game is executed without passing through a specific area. In addition, as a privilege, it is possible to generate a high base state that increases the frequency of entering game balls into the start opening. It is also possible to have a first start port and a second start port and generate a high base state that increases the frequency of entering the second start port. The present invention is applicable to all these types of gaming machines.
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1 is
A plurality of functional devices that are provided on a game board and / or a holding frame that holds the game board and that can operate by receiving drive power;
Device control means for outputting device control information for controlling an operation state of the functional device to the plurality of functional devices in association with each of the functional devices;
Specification capable of outputting device identification information for identifying a specific functional device among the plurality of functional devices and specific control information including the device control information corresponding to the specific functional device to the device control means at predetermined time intervals Control means,
The specific control means is a control executed every predetermined time,
The specific control information that includes the device control information for the functional device that changes the operating state among the plurality of functional devices and does not include the device control information for the functional device that does not change the operating state is output. It is characterized by having 1 control.
Here, although the details will be described later, the “functional device” may be any device that can perform a predetermined operation by receiving the supply of driving power. For example, a lamp device including a LED (a frame lamp, a panel lamp, For example, a decorative LED), an electric drive source (such as a movable decorative member that can be moved by the power of a motor), and a speaker can correspond to this. The “game board and / or holding frame for holding the game board” includes both a game board and a holding frame for holding the game board, a game board, and a holding frame for holding the game board. It is meant to include either one of these.
According to such a gaming machine, the specific control means performs device control information for a functional device that changes an operating state among a plurality of functional devices as control (also referred to as “control phase”) executed at predetermined time intervals. And a first control (also referred to as “first phase”) that outputs specific control information that does not include device control information for a functional device that does not change its operating state. Thereby, when the specific control means outputs the device control information in the first control, the device control information to be output to the functional device is compared with the case where the device control information is output to all of the plurality of functional devices. It becomes possible to reduce. For this reason, in the first control, as the device control information decreases, the number of functional devices that can output the device control information can be increased.
Further, the gaming machine of reference invention 2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1,
The specific control means is a control executed every predetermined time,
It has 2nd control which outputs the said specific control information containing each said device control information with respect to all the said some functional devices.
According to such a gaming machine, the specific control means outputs the specific control information including the device control information to all of the target functional devices as the control executed every predetermined time. (Also referred to as “second phase”). And when specific control means performs 2nd control, regardless of whether the operation state of a functional device changes or does not change, each device control information is included with respect to all the target functional devices. Specific control information can be output. As a result, in addition to the execution of the second control, by executing the first control at a predetermined timing, it is possible to prevent malfunction of the functional device due to external noise or the like and perform appropriate control of the functional device.
In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1,
The specific control means is a control executed every predetermined period,
It has 2nd control which outputs the said specific control information containing each said device control information with respect to all the said some functional devices.
According to such a gaming machine, since the specific control means executes the second control every predetermined period, for example, in the first control or the second control, from the specific control means due to external noise or static electricity. Even if the output device control information does not normally reach the functional device or the device control information that has not been scheduled has been transmitted, the second control executed every predetermined period Enables functional devices to receive normal device control information. Thereby, even if the operation of the functional device becomes unstable because the device control information cannot be normally received, the functional device can be quickly returned to the normal operation. Here, although details will be described later, the “predetermined period” that is an interval at which the second control is executed is, for example, a period (interval) longer than the execution interval of the first control when the first control is repeatedly executed. Is possible. Further, “every predetermined period” may be an interval every specific time or may be an interval every satisfaction of a specific condition.
The specific control means may be configured to execute the second control every predetermined period (for example, when the first control is repeatedly executed, a time interval shorter than the execution period of the first control). Good. As a result, even in the second control, the device control information can be received from the specific control means, but the function device (the extended function device) that cannot receive the device control information in the first control is The second control to be executed enables the functional device to receive normal device control information. Therefore, even if the operation of the functional device becomes unstable because the device control information cannot be normally received, the functional device can be quickly returned to the normal operation.
The gaming machine of reference invention 4 is the gaming machine of reference invention 2 or reference invention 3,
In the case where the functional device performs a predetermined series of operations,
The specific control means executes the second control when receiving the start information of the series of operations and / or receiving the end information of the series of operations from another control means. is there.
According to such a gaming machine, the specific control unit executes the second control when receiving the start information of the series of operations and / or the end information of the series of operations from another control unit. Therefore, for example, in the first control or the second control, when the device control information output from the specific control means does not normally reach the functional device due to external noise or static electricity, or not planned Even if device control information has been transmitted, it is possible for a functional device to receive normal device control information by the second control executed when receiving start information and end information of a series of operations. . As a result, even in the second control, the device control information can be received from the specific control means, but the function device (the extended function device) that cannot receive the device control information in the first control is The second control to be executed enables the functional device to receive normal device control information. As a result, even if the operation of the functional device becomes unstable because the device control information cannot be normally received, the functional device can be returned to the normal operation at the start or end of the series of operations. It becomes possible.
“When receiving the start information of the series of operations and / or receiving the end information of the series of operations” is when receiving the start information of the series of operations and receiving the end information of the series of operations. Both, and when receiving either the start information of the series of operations or the end information of the series of operations. Here, as will be described in detail later, as a “sequential operation”, for example, a special game effect that is performed during execution of a special game, a movable notice effect that is performed during the display of identification information variation, a design symbol game effect, an opening effect of a jackpot game And ending effects, opening effects and ending effects for small hit games.

1 Pachinko machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 5a board surface lamp (functional device),
5b Other lamps (functional device), 7 Image display device, 14 Movable decorative member, 14a Electrical drive source (functional device), 14c Decorative LED (functional device), 50 gaming machine frame (holding frame), 66 frame lamp ( Functional device), 67 Speaker (functional device), 80 Main control board, 81 Game control microcomputer (other control means), 90 Sub-control board, 91 Production control microcomputer (specific control means), 106 Voice control board (device) Control means), 107 lamp control board (device control means)

Claims (1)

A plurality of functional devices that are provided on a game board and / or a holding frame that holds the game board and that can operate by receiving drive power;
Device control means for outputting device control information for controlling an operation state of the functional device to the plurality of functional devices in association with each of the functional devices;
Specification capable of outputting device identification information for identifying a specific functional device among the plurality of functional devices and specific control information including the device control information corresponding to the specific functional device to the device control means at predetermined time intervals Control means,
As control for the specific control unit is executed every predetermined time,
The specific control information that includes the device control information for the functional device that changes the operating state among the plurality of functional devices and does not include the device control information for the functional device that does not change the operating state is output. 1 control ,
A second control that outputs the specific control information including the device control information for all of the plurality of functional devices, and
In the case where the plurality of functional devices perform a predetermined series of operations,
The specific control means includes
When receiving the start information of the series of operations and / or receiving the end information of the series of operations from another control means, execute the second control,
During the execution of the series of operations, the first control is executed and the second control is executed every predetermined period .

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