JP6319347B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine is known that includes a display device that appropriately displays predetermined information on a display screen.

In a gaming machine equipped with such a display device, for example, various display effects are performed on a display screen. Then, sets the low frequency special effect as the display effect, the when the special effect has been carried out, the benefits such as For example occurrence of those or state is made to be easy to be provided to the player Thus, the player's attention to the display effect on the display screen is increased, and accordingly, the player's willingness to play the game is increased. In particular, the lower the frequency of appearance of the special effects, the rarer the chance that even a player who has played a game for a long time can confirm the special effects. The player's superiority is enhanced.

As example, Patent Document 1 above special effect, triggered by the game ball actuation opening provided in the game region has passed, with lottery whether or not to shift to a predetermined gaming state, such as those or condition is performed , to start variable display of the picture on the display screen, if the player wins the person or lottery Furthermore, the slingshot with a combination of a predetermined pattern is finally stopped and displayed on the display screen gaming state shifts to a predetermined gaming state in the gaming machine, while the pattern of the variation display, configured to perform the special effect to be determined to be a person Tari is shown.

JP 2003-340061 A

  However, since the display content on the display device changes as the game progresses, it may be difficult for the player to understand all the contents of the special effect once the special effect appears. For example, when a special effect is executed using a wide area on the display screen, the player may not be able to recognize all of the display information on the display screen. Therefore, there is room for improvement in making the player understand the display information of special effects.

Note that the above problem is not limited to the special effects, but also applies to other display information displayed on the gaming machine.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to appropriately understand display information.

The invention according to claim 1 is a display means for displaying special information;
Date and time information updating means capable of automatically updating date and time information corresponding to the date and time,
Storage operation specifying means for specifying that the storage operation has been executed by the player;
An additional input operation means for allowing the player to input additional information different from the special information;
A storage execution means for storing information corresponding to the special information displayed on the display means in the aspect information storage means as aspect information based on the execution of the storage operation being specified by the storage operation specifying means; ,
When the mode information is stored by the storage execution unit, a date information storage unit that stores the date information updated by the date information update unit in the mode information storage unit;
An additional execution means for storing information corresponding to the additional information in the aspect information storage means based on the input operation of the additional information by the additional input operation means;
First means for creating a URL from information corresponding to the aspect information stored in the aspect information storage means, information corresponding to the date and time information, and information corresponding to the additional information;
A second means for converting the URL into a code readable by a portable terminal and displaying it;
The information corresponding to the aspect information stored in the aspect information storage means when the information corresponding to the additional information is stored in the aspect information storage means by the additional execution means, When the URL is created from the information corresponding to the date and time information and the information corresponding to the additional information, but the information corresponding to the additional information is not stored in the aspect information storage means by the additional execution means, A URL is created from information corresponding to the aspect information stored in the information storage means and information corresponding to the date and time information ,
The storage operation specifying means can specify a storage start operation and a storage end operation as the storage operation by the player,
The storage execution unit stores in the mode information storage unit mode information from when the storage start operation is specified until the storage end operation is specified .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to allow the player to properly understand the display information.

The front view which shows a pachinko machine. The perspective view which expand | deploys and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. The perspective view which expand | deploys and shows the main structures of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows the structure of a game board. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content in the display screen of a symbol display apparatus. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the various counters used for a lottery determination. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a success / failure table. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in MPU of a main controller. The flowchart which shows the winning process for a working opening. The flowchart which shows an information acquisition process. The flowchart which shows a main process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows game times control processing. The flowchart which shows a data setting process. The flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. The flowchart which shows the setting process of fluctuation | variation display time. The flowchart which shows a game state transfer process. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of an audio | voice lamp control apparatus and a display control apparatus. The flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation display control process. The flowchart which shows the change start process by an audio | voice lamp control apparatus. The flowchart which shows the process for fluctuation | variation. The flowchart which shows the process for a fluctuation | variation completion. The flowchart which shows a display apparatus control process. The flowchart which shows the process for display side fluctuation | variation. The flowchart which shows a demo start process. The flowchart which shows a demonstration display process. Explanatory drawing which shows an example in the case of reproducing a specific production. The flowchart which shows the process for change in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the process for a change end in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the process for display side fluctuation | variation in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the process for fluctuation | variation in 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the demonstration display process in 4th Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing an unfolded main configuration of the pachinko machine 10. In FIG. 2, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine body 12 that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11. . The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting a wooden plate or the like to four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility.

  The gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 disposed in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 disposed behind the inner frame 13. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in front view.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation base end side and the right side as a rotation front end side in a front view. It is said that. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a backpack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and when viewed from the front, the left side is the rotation base end side and the right side is the rotation front end side. It is possible to move.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at its rotating tip, and the gaming machine main body 12 is locked to the outer frame 11 so that it cannot be opened. And has a function of locking the front door frame 14 to the inner frame 13 so that the front door frame 14 cannot be opened. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 that is exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10.

  Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine body 12 will be described.

  The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed at the center of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and a game area formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21.

  Here, the structure of the game board 24 is demonstrated based on FIG. The game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. Each opening has a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating port (first starting ball entering portion or a non-priority starting entering ball portion) 33, a lower operating port (second starting ball entering portion or a priority starting ball) Part) 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a main display part 43, an accessory display part 44, and the like.

  When a ball enters the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33, and the lower operating port 34, it is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) disposed on the back side of the game board 24, Based on the detection result, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. In this case, 10 game balls are paid out when the general winning opening 31 is entered, and 15 game balls are paid out when the variable winning device 32 is entered. Is executed, three game balls are paid out when a ball enters the upper working port 33, and four game balls are paid out when a ball enters the lower working port 34. Is executed. The number of game balls to be paid out is not limited to the above.

  In addition, an out port 37 is provided at the lowermost part of the game board 24, and game balls that have not entered various winning ports etc. are discharged from the game area through the out port 37. The game board 24 is provided with a large number of nails 38 in order to disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball as appropriate, and various members (functions) such as a windmill.

  Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and is not only a mode of being discharged from the game area after passing through the opening, but is discharged from the game area after passing through the opening. Embodiments that are not included are also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the game ball from entering the out port 37, the game ball enters the variable winning device 32, the upper operation port 33, the lower operation port 34, or the through gate 35. Is also expressed as a prize.

  The upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 are unitized as an operating port device and are installed in the game board 24. Both the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are opened upward. Further, both the operation ports 33 and 34 are arranged in the vertical direction, more specifically in the vertical direction, with the upper operation port 33 facing upward. The lower working port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a as a guide piece made up of a pair of left and right movable pieces. When the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state, winning in the lower working port 34 is impossible, and winning in the lower operating port 34 is possible when the electric accessory 34a is in the open state.

  The variable winning device 32 includes a large winning opening 32a that leads to the back side of the game board 24, and an open / close door 32b that opens and closes the large winning opening 32a. The open / close door 32b is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and a predetermined game ball is likely to win when winning the transition to the open / close execution mode (open / close execution state) in the internal lottery. It can be switched to the open state. Here, the opening / closing execution mode is a mode to be shifted to when a big win is won. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 32, the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened with a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings as one round and a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) as an upper limit. There is an embodiment.

  The main display portion 43 and the accessory display portion 44 are provided on a decorative member 39 disposed along the outer edge on the lower side of the game area. The decorative member 39 extends from the board surface of the game board 24 to the front of the pachinko machine 10. More specifically, the front surface of the decorative member 39 faces the window panel 62 provided on the front door frame 14 so that the game area can be viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The distance between them is narrower than that of one game ball. This prevents the game ball from falling in front of the front surface of the decorative member 39.

  A main display unit 43 and an accessory display unit 44 are provided so as to be exposed from the front surface of the decorative member 39. That is, the main display unit 43 and the accessory display unit 44 are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 62 of the front door frame 14, and a game ball is in front of both the display units 43 and 44. It is prevented from falling.

  The main display portion 43 was performed based on the first result display portion AS for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning to the upper working port 33 and the winning to the lower working port 34. A second result display section BS for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery is set. In the first result display section AS, a variation display of the picture is performed with a winning at the upper working port 33 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variation display, an internal lottery performed based on the winning at the upper working port 33 is performed. The result is clearly indicated by the display. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the upper working port 33 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the first result display section AS and displayed in a variable manner. After is stopped, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode. Further, in the second result display unit BS, the display of the variation of the picture is performed with the winning of the lower working port 34 as a trigger, and the internal display performed based on the winning of the lower working port 34 as a result of stopping the variation display. The result of the lottery is clearly indicated by the display. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the lower working port 34 is a winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the second result display unit BS and displayed in a variable manner. After is stopped, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode.

  Here, on the basis of winning in one of the operation ports 33, 34, the variable display is started in the corresponding result display sections AS, BS, until a predetermined stop result is displayed and the above variable display is stopped. It corresponds to one game time. However, the number of game times is not limited to the above-mentioned contents. For example, a single result display unit is provided, and even if any one of the operation ports 33 and 34 is won, the single game display is provided. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed in the result display unit, the variable display is started in the single result display unit, and the above-mentioned variable display is stopped in a state where the predetermined stop result is displayed. 1 time.

  The accessory display unit 44 is a display unit for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on winning through the through gate 35. In this case, the accessory display unit 44 displays a variation of the picture triggered by the winning of the through gate 35, and the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 35 as a result of stopping the variation display. The result of is clearly displayed. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning to the through gate 35 is a winning result corresponding to the transition to the state where the electric role is opened, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the accessory display unit 44 and displayed in a variable manner. After is stopped, it shifts to the electric utility open state. In the electric combination open state, the electric combination 34a provided in the lower working port 34 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  The variable display unit 36 is provided with a symbol display device 41 that performs variable display (or variable display or switching display) of symbols. The variable display unit 36 is provided with a center frame 42 so as to surround the symbol display device 41. The center frame 42 has an upper portion extending forward of the pachinko machine 10. As a result, the game ball is prevented from dropping in front of the display screen of the symbol display device 41, and the inconvenience that the visibility of the display screen is lowered due to the fall of the game ball does not occur. .

  The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and display contents are controlled by a display control device described later. On the symbol display device 41, for example, symbols are displayed side by side in the top, middle and bottom, and these symbols are variably displayed as they are scrolled in the horizontal direction. In this case, the change display on the symbol display device 41 is started based on winning in the upper working port 33 or the lower working port 34. That is, when the variable display is performed in the first result display unit AS, the variable display is performed in the symbol display device 41 accordingly, and when the variable display is performed in the second result display unit BS, In addition, the symbol display device 41 performs variable display. Then, for example, the symbol display device 41 is set in advance as a game time for shifting to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to 15 rounds, in which the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is opened 15 times as the opening / closing execution mode. A predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  A first holding lamp portion 45 corresponding to the first result display portion AS and the symbol display device 41 is provided in the upper left portion on the front side of the center frame 42. The maximum number of game balls won in the upper operation port 33 is reserved, and the number of reserved balls is displayed when the first reservation lamp unit 45 is turned on. Further, a second holding lamp portion 46 corresponding to the second result display portion BS and the symbol display device 41 is provided at the upper right portion on the front side of the center frame 42. A maximum of four game balls won in the lower operation port 34 are reserved, and the number of the reserved balls is displayed when the second reservation lamp unit 46 is turned on. As described above, since the upper portion of the center frame 42 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10, the visibility of the first holding ramp portion 45 and the second holding ramp portion 46 is not hindered by the fall of the game ball. ing.

  Below the center frame 42, a third holding lamp portion 47 corresponding to the accessory display portion 44 is provided. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the through gate 35 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of held balls is displayed by turning on the third holding lamp portion 47. In addition, the structure etc. by which each holding lamp | ramp parts 45-47 are displayed on a part of symbol display apparatus 41 may be sufficient.

  An inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail portion 52 are attached to the game board 24, and a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52, and a game launched from the game ball launching mechanism 53. A ball is guided to the upper part of the game area. As shown in FIG. 2, the game ball launching mechanism 53 is attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21. The game ball launching mechanism 53 is operated by operating a firing handle 54 provided on the front door frame 14. Operation is performed.

  A front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 61 so that almost the entire game area can be viewed from the front. The window portion 61 has a substantially elliptical shape, and the window panel 62 described above is fitted therein. Although the window panel 62 is colorless and transparent with glass, the window panel 62 is not limited to this and may be colorless and transparent with synthetic resin.

  Around the window portion 61, light emitting means such as various lamp portions are provided. A display lamp part 63 is provided above the window part 61 as a part of the various lamp parts. In addition, on both the left and right sides of the display lamp unit 63, speaker units 64 are provided for outputting sound effects corresponding to the gaming state.

  Below the window portion 61 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 65 and a lower bulging portion 66 that bulge to the near side are provided side by side. An upper pan 71 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 65, and a lower pan 72 that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 66. The upper plate 71 has a function of temporarily storing game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 53 side while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 72 has a function of storing game balls that are surplus in the upper tray 71. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 of the back pack unit 15 are discharged to the upper plate 71 and the lower plate 72 through a passage forming unit 73 provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with an operation device 100 as a reproduction operation means that can be operated by a player (specifically, the pachinko machine 10 is provided on the lower bulging portion 66 so as to be operable from the front of the pachinko machine 10). ) The operation device 100 includes a save button 101 as an operation means operated to store the executed effect in a reproducible manner, and a reproduction unit 102 operated to reproduce the stored effect. Yes. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 can store a plurality of types of effects in a reproducible manner, and the reproduction unit 102 in the operation device 100 includes a selection button 103 that is used to select which effect to reproduce. , A reproduction execution button 104 operated to reproduce the effect selected by the selection button 103 is provided. And the effect performed based on the operation device 100 being operated by the player is memorize | stored, or the memorize | stored effect is reproduced.

  Next, the configuration on the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a main controller 81 and an audio lamp controller 82 are mounted on the back of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24).

  The main control device 81 includes a main control board that controls the main control of the game and a power interruption monitoring board that monitors the power supply. The main control board and the power interruption monitoring board are made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is housed and configured. The board box 83 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other in a non-separable manner by a box coupling portion 85 as a separation preventing means (or a coupling means), thereby sealing the substrate box 83. And by being connected inseparably by these box coupling | bond parts 85, when the internal space of the board | substrate box 83 is open | released, it has the structure which needs destruction of the said board | substrate box 83 or a part of excision. A plurality of box coupling portions 85 are provided on the long side portion of the substrate box 83, and at least one of them is used for the coupling process.

  The box coupling portion 85 can be applied to any configuration as long as the box base and the box cover are coupled so as not to be opened, but by inserting a locking claw into the long hole constituting the box coupling portion 85, The box cover is connected to the box cover so that it cannot be opened. The coupling process by the box coupling unit 85 prevents unauthorized opening after the coupling, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if unauthorized opening is performed. Even after the opening, it is possible to perform the opening process again. That is, the coupling process is performed by inserting a locking claw into at least one of the plurality of box coupling portions 85. When the board box 83 is opened, such as when a failure occurs in the accommodated main control board or when the main control board is inspected, the box coupling portion 85 into which the locking claw is inserted and the other box coupling portion 85 Cut the connecting part of the box and the connecting part with the box body. Thereby, the box base and the box cover of the board box 83 are separated, and the internal main control board can be taken out. Thereafter, when the coupling process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the long hole of the other box coupling portion 85. If the history of opening the board box 83 is left in the board box 83, it can be easily found that the illegal opening has been performed by looking at the board box 83.

  A plurality of coupling pieces 86 are provided on one short side of the substrate box 83 so as to protrude laterally. These coupling pieces 86 have a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of coupled pieces 87 formed on the mounting base of the main control device 81, and the board box 83 and the mounting base are formed by the coupling pieces 86 and the coupled pieces 87. Between them.

  In addition, as a trace means for discovering unauthorized opening of the substrate box 83, a seal seal may be attached so as to straddle the boundary between the box base and the box cover. In this case, when the seal seal is peeled off from the pasted portion, the adhesive layer of the seal seal remains on the substrate box 83 side, and the trace remains. Further, an IC tag that transmits a response wave including identification information to the ringing wave having a predetermined frequency is provided on the seal sticker. When the seal sticker is peeled off, the antenna of the IC tag is cut and the response It is good also as a structure which cannot transmit a wave.

  The sound lamp control device 82 includes a sound lamp control board that controls sound and lamp display and control of a display control device (not shown) according to an instruction from the main control device 81. The sound lamp control board is made of a transparent resin material or the like. The board box 84 is configured to be accommodated.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 91, and a payout mechanism 92 and a control device assembly unit 93 are attached to the back pack 91. The back pack 91 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and has a protective cover portion 94 that protrudes rearward and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape so as to cover the main control device 81, the sound lamp control device 82, and the like from the rear. doing.

  The payout mechanism portion 92 is disposed so as to bypass the protective cover portion 94, and a tank 95 to which game balls supplied from island facilities in the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a game stored in the tank 95. A payout device 96 for paying out balls. The game balls paid out from the payout device 96 are discharged to the upper plate 71 or the lower plate 72 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 96. Further, the payout mechanism 92 is mounted with a back pack substrate on which a main power supply of, for example, 24 volts AC is supplied and a power switch for turning on and off the power is provided.

  Further, the back pack 91 is provided with an external output terminal plate 99 on the rotation axis side of the back pack unit 15 and on the upper edge side. The external output terminal plate 99 has an output terminal for outputting a signal when there is a shortage of game balls in the tank 95 or the like, an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and a predetermined number of game balls. State transition such as an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a loan is made, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the gaming machine body 12 is opened, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the front door frame 14 is opened, and an opening / closing execution mode At this time (or during the transition to the state), an output terminal for outputting a signal is provided. And the signal regarding the state of a frame side is output with respect to the management control apparatus of the game hall side through these output terminals. Note that an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of game balls are lent out is not necessary in a so-called cash machine.

  The control device assembly unit 93 includes a payout control device 97 and a power source and launch control device 98. The payout control device 97 and the power supply / launch control device 98 are arranged so as to overlap each other so that the payout control device 97 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

  The payout control device 97 is configured such that a payout control board for controlling the payout device 96 is accommodated in a substrate box. In this case, fraud suppression means similar to the substrate box 83 of the main control device 81 may be applied to the substrate box of the payout control device 97.

  The power source and launch control device 98 is configured such that a power source and launch control board is accommodated in a board box, and predetermined power required by various control devices and the like is generated and output by the board, and further by the player Control of the launch of the game ball accompanying the operation of the firing handle 54 is performed. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has a function of storing and storing various data, and even if a power interruption occurs, the state of the power interruption is maintained, and when returning from the power interruption, It is possible to return to the state.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  An MPU 202 is mounted on the main control board 201 provided in the main control device 81. The MPU 202 includes a ROM 203 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 202 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 203 is executed. A RAM 204, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like are incorporated.

  The MPU 202 is provided with an input port and an output port. On the input side of the MPU 202, a power interruption monitoring board 205 provided in the main control device 81, a payout control device 97, various detection sensors 211a to 211e, and the like are connected. In this case, a power supply and launch control device 98 is connected to the power interruption monitoring board 205, and power is supplied to the MPU 202 via the power interruption monitoring board 205. Also, as a part of the various detection sensors 211a to 211e, a winning winning entry portion (a payout corresponding entering portion) such as a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating opening 33, a lower operating opening 34, a through gate 35, and the like. Are connected to each other, and the MPU 202 of the main control device 81 performs a winning determination (entering determination) for each entering part. In addition, the MPU 202 executes a lottery occurrence lottery based on winning at the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34, and also performs support generation lottery based on a winning at the through gate 35.

  On the output side of the MPU 202, a power interruption monitoring board 205, a payout control device 97, and an audio lamp control device 82 are connected. For example, the payout control device 97 outputs a winning ball command based on the winning determination result to the winning corresponding winning portion. In this case, when outputting the prize ball command, the command information storage area of the ROM 203 is referred to. When a winning to the general winning opening 31 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to payout of 10 game balls is output, and when a winning to the variable winning device 32 is specified, 15 winning balls are output. When a winning ball command corresponding to paying out a game ball is output and a winning to the upper operating port 33 is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to paying out three gaming balls is output and sent to the lower operating port 34. When a winning is specified, a winning ball command corresponding to the payout of four game balls is output.

  Various commands such as a change command, a type command, and a change end command are output to the sound lamp control device 82. In this case, the command information storage area of the ROM 203 is referred to when these various commands are output. Details of these various commands will be described later. Each command is configured as information of a predetermined number of bytes, and various information is included as information of the predetermined number of bytes.

  Further, on the output side of the MPU 202, a variable winning drive unit 32c that opens and closes the open / close door 32b of the variable winning device 32, an electric combination drive unit 34b that opens and closes the electric combination 34a of the lower working port 34, and a main display. The unit 43 is connected. The main control board 201 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 202 performs drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  The power interruption monitoring board 205 relays between the main control board 201 and the power supply and launch control device 98, and monitors the voltage of 24 VDC which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply and launch control device 98. The payout control device 97 performs payout control of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 96 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 81.

  The power source and launch control device 98 is connected to, for example, a commercial power source (external power source) in a game hall or the like. Based on the external power supplied from the commercial power supply, necessary operating power is generated for each of the main control board 201 and the payout control device 97, and the generated operating power is supplied through a predetermined power path. To do. The power supply and launch control device 98 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 53 based on the launch permission signal output from the main control board 201, and the game ball launch mechanism 53 has predetermined launch conditions. If you are driven.

  The sound lamp control device 82 is based on various commands input from the main control device 81, the holding lamp portions 45 to 47 provided in the variable display unit 36, the display lamp portion 63 provided in the front door frame 14, and a speaker. The unit 64 is driven and controlled. The sound lamp control device 82 controls the display control device 212. In this case, the sound lamp control device 82 determines the symbol combination display time on the symbol display device 41 and finally the combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed based on various commands input from the main control device 81. The lottery of the presence / absence of reach and the contents of reach production is executed. The operation device 100 is connected to the sound lamp control device 82. A signal indicating that the save button 101 or the reproduction unit 102 has been operated is output from the operation device 100 to the sound lamp control device 82.

  The display control device 212 executes display control of the symbol display device 41 based on the command input from the sound lamp control device 82.

  Here, the display contents of the symbol display device 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display screen G of the symbol display device 41.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage are set. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 includes a main symbol and a sub symbol arranged in a predetermined order. Specifically, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending order of numbers in the upper symbol row Z1, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. . In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between the main symbols. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in ascending numerical order, and then between the main symbol “9” and the main symbol “1”. In addition, a main symbol “4” is additionally arranged, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In other words, only the middle symbol row Z2 is composed of 20 symbols by arranging 10 main symbols. On the display screen G, the symbols in the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity. Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the display screen G is configured such that three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It has come to be.

  The display screen G has five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right lowering line L4, and a right uppering line L5. Then, the variable display stops in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and all the symbol rows Z1 are formed in a state in which a combination of symbols having the same number attached to any one of the effective lines is formed. When the variation display of .about.Z3 is completed, the jackpot moving image is displayed as the occurrence of a normal jackpot result or a probable variation jackpot result which will be described later.

  In this pachinko machine 10, the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) correspond to “specific symbols”, and if a probabilistic jackpot result occurs, a combination of the same specific symbols Is stopped. The main symbols with even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8) correspond to “non-specific symbols”. When a normal jackpot result occurs, the combination of the same non-specific symbols is stopped and displayed. (Hereinafter, the probable jackpot is also called a specific jackpot, and the normal jackpot is also called a non-specific jackpot).

  In addition, the mode of the display of the symbol variation in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary. The number of symbol columns, the direction of the symbol variation display in the symbol sequence, the number of symbols in each symbol column, etc. Can be appropriately changed.

<About various counters and reserved ball storage area>
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  The MPU 202 uses lots of counter information in the game to perform jackpot occurrence lottery, display setting of the main display unit 43, setting of symbol display of the symbol display device 41, setting of display of the accessory display unit 44, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, a jackpot random number counter C1 used for the lottery in which the jackpot is generated, a jackpot type counter C2 used for determining a jackpot type such as a probabilistic jackpot result or a normal jackpot result, Reach random number counter C3 used for reach lottery when the symbol display device 41 fluctuates and fluctuates, a random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of the jackpot random number counter C1, and a first result display unit AS of the main display unit 43 And the second result display unit BS and the variation type counter CS for determining the variation display time in the symbol display device 41. It is set to be. Furthermore, the electric accessory release counter C4 used for the lottery to determine whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 is in the electric utility open state is used.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a lottery counter buffer 231 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 204. Among these, in the lottery counter buffer 231, information corresponding to the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is obtained information storage when a winning to the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 occurs. It is stored in a holding ball storage area as a means.

  The reserved ball storage area includes a first result display area reservation area Ra as a first acquisition information storage means, a second result display area reservation area Rb as a second acquisition information storage means, an execution area AE, a total area A reserved number storage area. The reserved area Ra for the first result display section has four storage areas, the first area to the fourth area, and the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type according to the winning history of the game balls to the upper working port 33 Each numerical information of the counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in any storage area. In this case, in the first area to the fourth area, when winning to the upper working port 33 is continuously generated a plurality of times, each numerical value is in the order of the first area → the second area → the third area → the fourth area. Information is stored in time series. By providing four storage areas in this way, up to four game balls winning histories to the upper working port 33 are stored on hold. In the first result display section reservation area Ra, a storage number storage area is provided as a storage area for storing information for specifying in the MPU 202 the number in which the winning history to the upper working port 33 is stored. Is provided.

  Similarly, the second result display section holding area Rb includes four storage areas of the first area to the fourth area, and the jackpot random number counter C1, in accordance with the winning history of the game balls to the lower operation port 34, Each numerical information of the big hit type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in any storage area. The order in which information is stored in the first area to the fourth area is the same as that in the first result display area reservation area Ra. By providing four storage areas in this way, up to four game balls winning histories to the lower operation port 34 are held and stored. In the second result display section reservation area Rb, the number-of-holds storage area is used as a storage area for storing information for specifying the number of the winning history for the lower operating port 34 stored in the MPU 202. Is provided.

  When the execution area AE starts the variable display of each result display section AS, BS, each value stored in the storage area of the first result display section reservation area Ra or the second result display section reservation area Rb is stored. It is an area for moving. The total number-of-holds storage area has a function of storing information on the sum of the number of holds in the first result display area reservation area Ra and the number of reservations in the second result display area reservation area Rb.

  Each of the counters will be described in detail.

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured so that, for example, one by one is added in the range of 0 to 299, for example, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to zero. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 299). The big hit random number counter C <b> 1 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34. More specifically, the game result is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower operation port 34. Stored in the reserved area Rb.

  The value of the random number for winning the jackpot is stored as a success / failure table (availability information group) in a success / failure table storage area 221 as a success / failure information group storage means in the ROM 203. Here, the contents of the success / failure table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the success / failure table, address information composed of binary number information and jackpot numerical value information composed of binary number information are set in a one-to-one correspondence. Specifically, ten types of address information expressed in decimal numbers from “1” to “10” are set, and jackpot value information is expressed in decimal numbers as “7”, “36”, “67”. , “100”, “131”, “164”, “195”, “223”, “241”, “272” are set, and the address information and the jackpot value information are in a one-to-one relationship. It is associated. The numerical value of each jackpot numerical value information is included in “0” to “299”, which is the numerical range of the random number information that can be updated in the jackpot random number counter C1.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode (low probability state) and a high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery modes in the success / failure lottery means. The number of jackpot numerical information referred to in the low probability mode is different from the number of jackpot numerical information referred to in the high probability mode, and the former is smaller than the latter. Specifically, in the low probability mode, only the jackpot value information whose address information is “1” is referred to in the lottery lottery, and in the high probability mode, the jackpot number information corresponding to all the address information is determined in the lottery lottery. Referenced. In other words, there is one piece of numerical information for winning the jackpot in the low probability mode, and there are ten pieces of numerical information in the high probability mode, which is more than in the low probability mode. As a result, the probability of winning the jackpot in the low probability mode is 1/300, whereas the probability of winning the jackpot in the high probability mode is 1/30, and the high probability mode is a jackpot than the low probability mode. The probability of winning is increased.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is configured so that 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 29, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. The big hit type counter C <b> 2 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34. More specifically, the game result is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower operation port 34. Stored in the reserved area Rb.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10, (1) a winning / no-lot lotion mode in the corresponding lottery means after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and (2) a support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 after the opening / closing execution mode ends. Multiple jackpot results are set by making a difference between the two conditions. As above-mentioned lottery mode, the low probability mode and the high probability mode are set as described above.

  As a support mode, when compared with a situation in which a game ball is continuously being fired in the same manner with respect to the game area, the frequency with which the electric accessory 34a of the lower working port 34 is in an open state per unit time. The low frequency support mode (the low frequency support state or the low frequency guide state) and the high frequency support mode (the high frequency support state or the high frequency guide state) are set so as to be relatively high and low.

  Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the power combination open state in the electric combination release lottery using the electric combination release counter C4 is the same (for example, both 4/5) However, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times that the electric accessory 34a is opened when the electrified open state is won is set more than in the low-frequency support mode, and one more release is performed. The time is set longer. In this case, in the high frequency support mode, when the electrified open state is selected and the open state of the electric accessory 34a occurs a plurality of times, the closure from the end of one open state until the start of the next open state is performed. The time is set shorter than one opening time. Furthermore, in the high frequency support mode, the minimum secured time is set shorter when the next electric character opening lottery is performed after one electric character opening lottery is performed than in the low frequency support mode. Has been.

  As described above, in the high frequency support mode, there is a higher probability of winning a prize for the lower working port 34 than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, there is a higher probability that a prize will be given to the upper working port 33 than to the lower working port 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the lower working port 34 is connected to the lower working port 34. The probability of winning a prize increases. When a winning is made to the lower working port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of possessed balls so much. be able to.

  The configuration for increasing the frequency at which the high frequency support mode is set to the power release state per unit time as compared with the low frequency support mode is not limited to the above-described configuration, for example, the electric component release lottery It is good also as a structure which raises the probability of becoming electrified in the electric character open state in Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is lengthened, and the minimum secured time is secured when the next electric character opening lottery is performed after one electric character releasing lottery is performed. By applying any one condition or any combination of conditions (that is, shortening the one-time variable display time in the display part 44 for an accessory) and increasing the winning probability, the low frequency support mode is applied. The advantage of the high frequency support mode may be increased.

  The game result distribution destination for the big hit type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in a distribution table storage area as a distribution information group storage means in the ROM 203. As such distribution destinations, a non-specific jackpot result (low probability corresponding special game result) and a specific jackpot result (high probability corresponding special game result) are set.

  The non-specific jackpot result is high after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and the lottery mode becomes the low probability mode and the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the support mode shifts. It is a jackpot result that becomes support mode. After the end reference count has elapsed, the mode shifts to the low frequency support mode.

  The specific jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the success / failure lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends. The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the winning or failing lottery becomes a big hit state win and shifts to the big hit state by that.

  In the distribution table, “0 to 9” corresponds to the normal jackpot result, and “10 to 29” corresponds to the probability variation jackpot result, but this numerical distribution is arbitrary. In addition, the distribution destination of the jackpot result is not limited to the above two types. For example, in the opening / closing execution mode, a plurality of modes are set so that the expected value of the game ball is high and the opening / closing execution is performed. It is good also as a structure which increases the type of jackpot result rather than said two types by providing a difference in the mode transfer destination mode.

  For example, the reach random number counter C3 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and reaches a maximum value and then returns to 0. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated and stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33 or the lower operation port 34. More specifically, the game result is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper operation port 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the lower operation port 34. Stored in the reserved area Rb. Then, based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 203, it is determined whether to generate a reach. For example, the reach table is set so that “0 to 99” is numerical information corresponding to the reach occurrence win.

  Incidentally, in the game times that shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the MPU 202 determines the occurrence of reach regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. The number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of reach display is the same in each gaming state, but may be set individually according to the gaming state. For example, when the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of reach display may be set larger than that in the low frequency support mode.

  Here, the reach display (reach state) is a game time in which the symbol display device 41 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of symbols (pictures) is provided, and the variable winning device 32 is in the opening / closing execution mode. In the gaming machine in which the stop display result after the variable display becomes the special display result, the variable display (or variable display) of the symbol (picture) on the symbol display device 41 is started and the stop display result is derived and displayed. The display state for causing the player to think that the display state is a variable display state that is likely to result in the special display result.

  In other words, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode is established by stopping the symbols for some of the symbol sequences displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41. This is a display state in which possible reach symbol combinations are displayed, and in that state, symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the remaining symbol rows.

  More specifically, as a step before ending the symbol variation display, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode is established on a preset active line in the display screen of the symbol display device 41. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying possible combinations of reach symbols, and symbols are displayed in a variable manner by the final stop symbol sequence in a situation where the reach line is formed.

  The display contents in FIG. 6 will be described in detail. In the state where the symbol variation display is first ended in the upper symbol row Z1 and the symbol variation display is further terminated in the lower symbol row Z3, any one of the effective items is displayed. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying the main symbols having the same numbers on the lines L1 to L5, and in the situation where the reach line is formed, the symbol variation display is performed in the middle symbol row Z2. Reach display. When the open / close execution mode occurs, the symbols in the middle symbol row Z2 are displayed in such a manner that the main symbols having the same numbers as the main symbols forming the reach line are stopped and displayed on the reach line. The change display of is terminated.

  In the reach display, in the state where the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variation display of symbols is performed on the remaining symbol rows, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen. There are those that produce an effect, and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on almost the entire display screen after reducing or not displaying a combination of reach symbols. Further, when reach display is performed or before reach display, it is determined using the reach random number counter C3 or other counter whether or not to perform a notice display using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character. May be.

  The variation type counter CS is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counter CS is used in the MPU 202 to determine the variation display time in the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS of the main display unit 43 and the symbol variation display time in the symbol display device 41. . The buffer value of the variation type counter CS is acquired when the variation pattern is determined at the start of variation display in the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS and at the beginning of symbol variation by the symbol display device 41. In addition, when determining the said fluctuation | variation display time using the buffer value of fluctuation | variation classification counter CS, the fluctuation | variation display time table memorize | stored in the fluctuation | variation display time table storage area of ROM203 is referred.

  The electric accessory release counter C4 is, for example, configured to increment one by one within a range of 0 to 249 and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value. The electric accessory release counter C4 is periodically updated and stored in the electric utility reservation area of the RAM 204 at the timing when a game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state based on the value of the stored electric accessory release counter C4.

<About various processes executed by the MPU 202 of the main control board 201>
Next, each control process executed by the MPU 202 of the main control board 201 will be described. The processing of the MPU 202 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on and a timer interrupt processing that is started by periodically interrupting the normal processing of the main processing. The process will be described, and then the main process will be described. In addition to the timer interrupt process and the main process, the MPU 202 is activated by the input of a power interruption signal to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal), and the power interruption flag storage area (power interruption information storage in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 204). NMI interrupt processing for storing a power interruption flag (power interruption information) in the means) is executed.

<Timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. The timer interrupt process is periodically started as described above. In this case, the present embodiment is configured to be activated at a cycle of 2 msec, but this cycle is arbitrary. However, in the timer interrupt process, processes that should be repeatedly executed in a short cycle such as confirmation of input of various signals, update of various counters C1 to C4, CINI, confirmation of various winnings, etc. are set. Is set to be shorter than the repetition period of the normal processing described later.

  In step S101, reading processing of the various detection sensors 211a to 211e is executed. That is, the state of the various detection sensors 211a to 211e connected to the main control device 81 is read, and the state of the sensor is determined and the detection information is stored.

  Thereafter, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204. In subsequent step S103, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are each incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  In a succeeding step S104, a through winning process associated with winning through the through gate 35 is executed. In the through-winning process, the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 updated in step S103 is stored on the condition that the stored number of stored features is less than 4 stored in the reserved role area. Store in the area. In addition, a process for turning on the third hold lamp unit 47 of the variable display unit 36 corresponding to the number of reserved memories is executed for the voice lamp control device 82.

  Thereafter, in step S105, after the winning process for the operating port accompanying the winning of the operating ports 33 and 34 is executed, the timer interruption process is terminated. The winning process for the operation port in step S105 will be described below.

<Winning process for working port>
The winning process for the operation port will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S <b> 201, it is determined based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the upper operation port 33 whether or not the game ball has won a prize (start winning prize) in the upper operation port 33. If it is determined that the game ball has won the upper working port 33, in step S202, a prize ball command for causing the payout control device 97 to pay out three game balls is set. In subsequent step S203, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won the upper working port 33. In step S204, the value stored in the reserved number storage area of the first result display section reservation area Ra is read, and the start reserved storage number RaN stored in the first result display section reservation area Ra is set. (Hereinafter, it is also referred to as the first start reserved memory number RaN). Thereafter, in step S205, an information acquisition process for storing the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is performed, and the main winning process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has not won the upper working port 33, in step S206, whether or not the game ball has won the lower working port 34 (starting winning) corresponds to the lower working port 34. The determination is made based on the detection state of the detection sensor. If it is determined that the game ball has won the lower operation port 34, a prize ball command for causing the payout control device 97 to pay out four game balls is set in step S207. In the subsequent step S208, an external signal setting process is performed so as to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won the lower operation port 34. In step S209, the value stored in the reserved number storage area of the second result display area reservation area Rb is read, and the start reserved memory number RbN stored in the second result display area reservation area Rb is set. (Hereinafter, it is also referred to as the second start reserved memory number RbN). Thereafter, an information acquisition process is performed in step S205, and the main winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if both step S201 and step S206 are NO, that is, if the game ball has not won any of the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34, the main winning process is finished as it is.

  The prize ball command set in steps S202 and S207 is transmitted to the payout control device 97 in an external output process (step S501) of a normal process described later.

  Here, the information acquisition processing in step S205 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved start storages N (RaN or RbN) set in step S204 or step S209 described above is less than an upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). If the start hold storage number N is the upper limit value, the information acquisition process is terminated as it is. At the same time, 1 is added to the value stored in the total reserved number storage area (hereinafter referred to as the common reserved number CRN) in step S303.

  In the subsequent step S304, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are used as the first storage area among the free storage area areas of the corresponding result display area reservation area. That is, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number added by 1 in step S302.

  That is, when the first start pending storage number RaN is set, the values of the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in the step S103 are used for the first result display unit. The first storage area among the free storage areas of the reservation area Ra, that is, the storage area corresponding to the first start reservation storage number RaN added by 1 in step S302 is stored.

  If the second start pending storage number RbN is set, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are used for the second result display section. The first storage area among the free storage areas of the reservation area Rb, that is, the storage area corresponding to the second start reservation storage number RbN added by 1 in the above step S302. When the process of step S304 is executed, the information acquisition process is terminated.

<Main processing>
Next, the main process that is started upon reset at power-on will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S401, a startup process associated with power-on is executed. In the subsequent step S402, access to the RAM 204 is permitted. Thereafter, in step S403, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch provided in the power supply and launch control device 98 is turned on. In subsequent step S404, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is stored in the RAM 204. In step S405, a RAM determination value is calculated. In subsequent step S406, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the stored data.

  If the RAM erase switch has been pressed, the process proceeds to steps S407 to S408. Similarly, when the information on occurrence of power shutdown is not set, or when an abnormality of data stored and held is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to steps S407 to S408.

  In step S407, the used area of the RAM 204 is cleared to 0 (initialized), and in step S408, initialization processing of the RAM 204 is executed. Thereafter, interrupt permission is set in step S409, and the routine proceeds to normal processing described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch is not pressed, the power failure flag is erased from the RAM 204 in step S410 on the condition that the power failure flag is stored and the RAM determination value is normal. In step S411, the RAM determination value stored in the RAM 204 is deleted. Thereafter, interrupt permission is set in step S409, and the routine proceeds to normal processing described later. Thereby, it returns to the state before power-off.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, the processing of steps S501 to S507 is executed as a periodic processing with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing of steps S509 and S510 is executed with the remaining time.

  In the normal process, in step S501, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each sub-side control device. Specifically, the presence / absence of a prize ball command is determined, and if a prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 97. Further, when a predetermined effect command is set, it is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82.

  In the subsequent step S502, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and the counter value is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  In subsequent step S503, a game time control process for controlling a game in each game time is executed. In the game times control process, jackpot determination, setting of symbol variation display by the symbol display device 41, display control of the result display sections AS and BS on the side performing variation display, and the like are performed. Details of the game times control process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S504, a game state transition process for shifting the game state is executed. Although details will be described later, the gaming state shifts to an opening / closing execution mode, a high probability mode, a high frequency support mode, and the like by this gaming state transition processing.

  In the subsequent step S505, an electric combination support process for driving and controlling the electric combination 34a provided in the lower working port 34 is executed. In this electric power support process, the information stored in the electric power reservation area of the RAM 204 is used to determine whether or not to open the electric accessory 34a, the opening / closing process of the electric accessory 34a, and the display for the accessory The display control of the unit 44 is performed.

  Thereafter, in step S506, a game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, the solenoid of the game ball launch mechanism 53 is excited once in a predetermined period (for example, 0.6 sec) on condition that a launch permission signal is input from the power supply and launch control device 98. . Thereby, the game ball is launched toward the game area.

  In a succeeding step S507, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is stored in the RAM 204. If the power interruption flag is not stored, the last process of the plurality of processes that are repeatedly executed is completed, so whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process is reached in step S508, that is, the previous process It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of normal processing. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the next normal processing execution timing.

  That is, in step S509, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the update value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 204. In step S510, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 204.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S501 to S506 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the big hit random number counter C1) can be updated at random. Similarly, The variation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S507 that the power interruption flag is stored, the power interruption has occurred, so the power interruption processing from step S511 is executed. That is, in step S511, the generation of the timer interrupt process is prohibited, and then the RAM determination value is calculated and stored in step S512. After the access to the RAM 204 is prohibited in step S513, the power supply is completely shut down and the process is performed. Continue infinite loop until no longer runs.

  Here, even if the occurrence of a power interruption is specified in the NMI interrupt processing, the power interruption flag is not immediately executed, but the power interruption flag is stored in the RAM 204, and whether or not the power interruption flag is stored. By performing such determination after executing the processing of step S501 to step S506 in the normal processing, when the normal processing is executed after power recovery, it is always executed from the first processing. As a result, it is possible to return to the state before the power interruption without storing the address of the process executed when the power interruption occurred in the RAM 204 as stack information.

<Game times control processing>
Next, the game times control process of step S503 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In the game times control process, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in effect. Specifically, it is determined whether an opening / closing execution mode flag (opening / closing execution state information) is stored (stored) in an opening / closing execution mode flag storage area (opening / closing execution state information storage means) in various flag storage areas of the RAM 204. . The opening / closing execution mode flag is stored when the gaming state is shifted to the opening / closing execution mode in the gaming state transition process described later, and is erased when the opening / closing execution mode is ended in the gaming state transition process.

  When in the open / close execution mode, the game is executed without executing any of the processes after step S602, that is, the game times starting process of steps S603 to S605 and the game times progressing process of steps S606 to S609. End control processing. In other words, in the open / close execution mode, the game times are not started regardless of whether or not a winning for the operation ports 33 and 34 has occurred.

  If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, it is determined in step S602 whether the main display unit 43 is in a variable display. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any one of the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS is in a variable display. This determination is made as to whether or not the variable display flag (variable display information) is stored (stored) in the variable display flag storage area (variable display information storage means) in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 204. To do. The variable display flag is stored when variable display is started for either the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS, and is erased when the variable display ends.

  When the main display unit 43 is not in a variable display, the process proceeds to the game turn start process in steps S603 to S605. In the game turn starting process, first, in step S603, it is determined whether or not the common pending number CRN is “0”. The case where the common hold number CRN is “0” means that the start hold storage number is “0” for both the upper operation port 33 and the lower operation port 34. Therefore, the game times control process is finished as it is. If the common hold number CRN is not “0”, the data stored in the first result display area reservation area Ra or the second result display area reservation area Rb is set for variable display in step S604. In step S605, a variation start process for starting the variation display on the main display unit 43 and the variation display on the symbol display device 41 is performed, and then the game number control process is terminated.

  Here, the data setting process in step S604 and the change start process in step S605 will be described in detail below.

  First, the data setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the data setting process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the second start hold storage number RbN stored in the second result display section reservation area Rb is “0”. When the second start reserved memory number RbN is “0”, the data setting process for the first result display unit in steps S702 to S707 is executed, and when the second start reserved memory number RbN is not “0”. Executes the data setting process for the second result display unit in steps S708 to S713.

  Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is a case where the common pending number CRN is 1 or more as described above. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second start hold storage number RbN is “0”. If it is not “0”, that is, the hold information for variable display is displayed for the second result display unit BS. If stored, the data stored in the second result display area reservation area Rb is set for variable display regardless of whether or not the first start reservation storage number RaN is 1 or more. I made it. Thereby, when the hold information is stored in both the first result display hold area Ra and the second result display hold area Rb, the second result display hold area corresponding to the lower operation port 34. The hold information stored in Rb is prioritized.

  In other words, when the hold information is stored in the second result display unit hold area Rb, the MPU 202 displays the hold information acquired at an earlier timing than the stored hold information. Even if stored in the reserved part area Ra, the reserved information stored in the second result display part reserved area Rb is set as data for variable display (so as to be the target of the determination of success / failure). It has a function as priority means.

  In the data setting process for the first result display unit, first, in step S702, 1 is subtracted from the first reserved storage number RaN of the first result display unit reservation area Ra. In subsequent step S703, 1 is subtracted from the common holding number CRN. Thereafter, in step S704, the data stored in the first area of the first result display area reservation area Ra is moved to the execution area AE.

  After that, in step S705, a process for shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first result display area reservation area Ra is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, the first area, Data in each area is shifted, such as 3 area → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on.

  In subsequent step S706, the second result display section flag (second result display section information) is stored in the second result display section flag storage area (second result display section information storage means) provided in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 204. If it has been stored, it is deleted, and if it is not stored, its state is maintained. The second result display unit flag is information for specifying whether the start of the current variation display is the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS.

  In the subsequent step S707, a shift time command (shift occurrence information) that is information for causing the audio lamp control device 82, which is the sub-side control device, to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted is set. In this case, from the command information storage area of the ROM 203, the information indicating that the reserved area to which the current data is shifted corresponds to the first result display area reserved area Ra, that is, corresponds to the upper working port 33. The command at the time of shift including the information indicating that the command is being performed is selected, and the selected command at the time of shift is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated.

  The shift command set in step S707 is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 82 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The voice lamp control device 82 executes a process for changing the display on the first hold lamp unit 45 of the variable display unit 36 in accordance with the decrease in the number of hold based on the received shift command. This will be described in detail later.

  In the data setting process for the second result display section, first, in step S708, the second reserved storage number RbN in the second result display section reserved area Rb is decremented by one. In subsequent step S709, 1 is subtracted from the common holding number CRN. Thereafter, in step S710, the data stored in the first area of the second result display area reservation area Rb is moved to the execution area AE.

  Then, the process which shifts the data stored in the memory | storage area of 2nd result display part holding | maintenance area Rb in step S711 is performed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and the second area → the first area, the first area, Data in each area is shifted, such as 3 area → second area, fourth area → third area, and so on.

  In the subsequent step S712, if the second result display unit flag is not stored in the second result display unit flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas of the RAM 204, the second result display unit flag is stored and stored. If so, maintain that state.

  In the subsequent step S713, a command at the time of shifting (shift occurrence information) is set, which is information for causing the audio lamp control device 82, which is the sub-side control device, to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area of the ROM 203, it corresponds to the information indicating that the reserved area for which the data is shifted this time corresponds to the reserved area Rb for the second result display unit, that is, the lower operating port 34. The shift command including the information indicating that the command is present is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82. Thereafter, the data setting process is terminated.

  The shift command set in step S713 is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 82 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The voice lamp control device 82 executes a process for changing the display on the second holding lamp unit 46 of the variable display unit 36 in accordance with the decrease in the number of holdings based on the received shift command.

  Next, the fluctuation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the change start process, first, in step S801, a success / failure determination process for determining whether or not the hold information corresponding to the current change start process corresponds to the big win is executed. Specifically, the information acquired from the information for determining the jackpot among the information stored in the execution area, that is, the information updated by the jackpot random number counter C1 is grasped. If the winning / rafting lottery mode is a low probability mode corresponding to the normal state, the information obtained by referring to the winning / failing table for the low probability mode in the ROM is included in the information corresponding to the jackpot winning prize. If the winning lottery mode is a high probability mode corresponding to the high probability state, the above information is included in the information corresponding to the jackpot winning with reference to the high probability mode success / failure table in the ROM. To identify

  After performing the winning / non-winning determination process in step S801, it is determined in step S802 whether or not a big win is won. Specifically, it is determined whether or not jackpot information is stored in the register of the MPU 202. If jackpot information is stored, type determination processing is executed in step S803.

  In the type determination process, the information acquired from the information for type determination among the information stored in the execution area AE, that is, the information updated by the big hit type counter C2 is grasped. Also, information corresponding to the probability variation jackpot information is acquired from the distribution table in the ROM 203. Then, both pieces of information are compared, and it is specified whether or not the information corresponds to probability variation jackpot information.

  In a succeeding step S804, it is determined whether or not the type of the current big hit winning is a probable big hit result based on the information specified in the type determining process in the step S803. If it is a probability variation jackpot result, stop result setting processing for probability variation jackpot is executed in step S805, and if it is not a probability variation jackpot result, stop result setting processing for normal jackpot is executed in step S806. If it is determined in step S802 that it is not a big win, a stop result setting process for losing is executed in step S807.

  In each stop result setting process in steps S805 to S807, the display unit corresponding to the current game round is finally stopped and displayed among the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS of the main display unit 43. Information on the pattern mode is specified from information stored in advance in the ROM 203, and the specified information is stored in the RAM 204. Further, in step S805 and step S806, information for specifying in the MPU 202 that the determination result of whether or not the current game is successful is a probabilistic jackpot result or a normal jackpot result is stored in various flag storage areas of the RAM 204 (correspondingly). The information “1” is stored in the area to be used). Specifically, the probability variation jackpot flag is stored in step S805, and the normal jackpot flag is stored in step S806.

  After executing any one of steps S805 to S807, in step S808, a variable display time setting process is executed.

  In the change display time setting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 17, first, in step S901, the value of the change type counter CS stored in the change type counter buffer of the RAM 204 is acquired and stored in the register of the MPU 202. Let In a succeeding step S902, it is determined whether or not reach display is generated in the symbol display device 41 in the current game round. Specifically, it is determined whether or not either the probability variation jackpot flag or the normal jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204. If any flag is stored, an affirmative determination is made in step S902 as the occurrence of reach display. Even if none of the above flags is stored, if the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the occurrence of reach, the occurrence of reach display is generated. In step S902, an affirmative determination is made.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S902, the reach generation variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area of the ROM 203 is referred to in step S903, and the value of the current variation type counter CS is set. Corresponding variable display time information is acquired, and in step S904, the variable display time information is set in a variable display time counter area (variable display time measuring means) provided in various counter areas of the RAM 204. Thereafter, the setting process ends.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S902, the value of the current variation type counter CS is referred to by referring to the reach non-occurrence variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area in step S905. In step S906, the variable display time information is set in the variable display time counter area. Thereafter, the setting process ends.

  Note that the variable display time information when no reach occurs is set so that the variable display time is shortened as the number of common hold counts CRN increases. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variation display time is set to be shorter as the number of hold information related to winning of the upper operating port 33 is larger, and the winning of the lower operating port 34 is related to winning. The variation display time is set to be shorter as the number of held information is larger, and in the game times based on the held information related to winning of the lower operating port 34, the number of held information related to winning of the upper operating port 33 is It is good also as a structure which is not considered. Also, in the situation where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the non-reach time is selected so that the shorter variable display time is selected compared to the situation where the number of pending information is the same as in the situation where the low frequency support mode. Although the generation variation display time table is set, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selected variation display time may be the same, or may be opposite to the above relationship. Furthermore, the above configuration may be applied to the variable display time when reach occurs.

  As described above, the variation display time of each game time is determined by using the presence / absence of reach, the number of hold information, and the value of the variation type counter as parameters. However, the variable display time of each game time is the content of other hold information, specifically, jackpot determination information, type determination information and reach determination information included in the other hold information as parameters. Decided without.

  Returning to the description of the change start process (FIG. 16), after the change display time setting process is executed in step S808, a change command and a type command are set in step S809. The change command includes information on presence / absence of reach and information on change display time. The type command includes game result information. That is, the type command includes specific jackpot result information, non-specific jackpot result information, missed result information, and the like as game result information.

  The variation command and type command set in step S809 are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The sound lamp control device 82 determines the contents of the effect at the game time based on the received change command and type command, and controls various devices so that the determined contents of the effect are executed. The contents of this effect include the symbol variation display mode on the symbol display device 41, and the determined symbol variation display mode is output from the voice lamp control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a command. . Based on the command received from the sound lamp control device 82, the display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 so as to perform a variable display of symbols corresponding to each game time. Specifically, the audio lamp control device 82 sends a notice command including information for determining the change display mode to the display control device 212, and a change command and a type command received from the main control device 81. Output. The display control device 212 determines the specific variation display mode of the symbols in the symbol display device 41 by combining the information of each command.

  After that, in step S810, the pattern display is started in the result display unit corresponding to the current game time out of the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS. In this case, when the second result display unit flag is not stored in the RAM 204, the result display unit corresponding to the current game time is specified as the first result display unit AS, and the second result display unit flag is set. If stored, the result display unit corresponding to the current game time is specified as the second result display unit BS. Then, this variation start process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the game times control process (FIG. 14), when the main display unit 43 is in a variable display, the game times progress process of steps S606 to S609 is executed. In the process for advancing game times, first, in step S606, it is determined whether or not the current game time fluctuation display time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable display time information stored in the variable display time counter area of the RAM 204 is “0”. As described above, the value of the variable display time information is set in the variable display time setting process (FIG. 17). The value of the set variable display time information is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9) is started.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed, the variable display process is executed in step S607. In the process for variable display, the display mode in the result display section related to the current game time is changed. Then, this game times control process is complete | finished.

  If the fluctuation display time has elapsed, a fluctuation end process is executed in step S608. In the variation end process, the information stored in the RAM 204 in any of the processes in steps S805 to S807 is specified, and the pattern corresponding to the information is displayed on the display unit (first result display unit) The display unit is controlled to be displayed on the AS or the second result display unit BS).

  In the subsequent step S609, a change end command is set. Then, this game times control process is complete | finished. The change end command set in step S609 is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 82 in step S501 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The sound lamp control device 82 ends the effect in the game round based on the received variation end command. Further, the change end command is transmitted from the sound lamp control device 82 to the display control device 212, and the display control device 212 receives the change end command, thereby confirming and displaying the combination of the final stop symbols in the game round. (Final stop display).

<Game state transition processing>
Next, the gaming state transition processing in step S504 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in effect. If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, the process proceeds to step S1002, and it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the variation display of the pattern in the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS of one game time is finished. If it is not the timing when the variable display is finished, the gaming state transition process is finished as it is.

  If it is the timing when the variable display is finished, it is determined in step S1003 whether or not the current game result corresponds to the transition to the opening / closing execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not either the normal jackpot flag or the probability variation jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204. If none of the above flags is stored, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is.

  If any of the above flags is stored, “15” is set in the round counter area RC provided in the various counter areas of the RAM 204 in step S1004. The round counter area RC is a counter area for counting the number of times that the special winning opening 32a is opened. Thereafter, the gaming state transition process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, an affirmative determination is made in step S1001, and the process proceeds to step S1005. In step S1005, a special winning opening / closing process is executed. In the big prize opening / closing process, when the big prize opening 32a is closed, the variable prize driving unit 32c is set in the driving state on condition that the round counter area RC is “1” or more. The mouth 32a is opened. Further, when the grand prize winning opening 32a is being opened, the variable prize driving is performed on condition that a predetermined time has passed since the opening of the special winning prize opening 32a or a predetermined number of game balls have been won. The drive state of the part 32c is stopped, and the special winning opening 32a is closed.

  In a succeeding step S1006, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter area RC is “0”. If the value of the round counter area RC is not “0”, the gaming state transition process is terminated as it is. If the value of the round counter area RC is “0”, a transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode is executed in step S1007.

  In the transition process at the end of the opening / closing execution mode, when the probability variation jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204, the success / failure lottery mode is set to the high probability mode and the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode. Note that these high probability mode and high frequency support mode are maintained at least until the next big win is won. In addition, when the normal jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204, the success / failure lottery mode is set to the low probability mode and the support mode is set to the high frequency support mode. However, the high-frequency support mode is terminated when the number of game times continues 100 times, and thereafter, the winning lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low-frequency support mode.

  Thereafter, in step S1008, after executing the opening / closing execution mode termination processing, the gaming state transition processing is terminated. In the opening / closing execution mode end processing, the stored flag is erased from the non-specific jackpot flag or the specific jackpot flag.

<Electric Configuration of Display Control Device 212>
First, the electrical configuration of the sound lamp control device 82 and the display control device 212 will be described below with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

  An MPU 242 is mounted on an audio lamp control board 241 provided in the audio lamp control device 82. The MPU 242 is a ROM 243 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 242 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 243 is executed. A RAM 244, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are incorporated. Note that it is not essential that the ROM 243 and the RAM 244 are made into one chip with respect to the MPU 242, and each may be made into a chip individually. The same applies to MPUs of other control devices.

  The ROM 243 has a specific effect sound data storage area 243a for storing control data of the speaker unit 64 in the specific effect, a specific effect lamp data storage area 243b for storing control data of the display lamp unit 63 in the specific effect, and a notice. A notice table storage area 243c used for command setting is set. In the RAM 244, various counters 244a used for executing control and various flag storage areas 244b for storing various flags are set.

  The MPU 242 is provided with an input port and an output port. A main controller 81 is connected to the input side of the MPU 242. Various commands are received from the main control device 81. As described above, the holding lamp portions 45 to 47 provided in the variable display unit 36 and the display lamp portion 63 and the speaker portion 64 provided in the front door frame 14 are connected to the output side of the MPU 242. In addition, a display control device 212 is connected.

  In addition, the operation device 100 is connected to the MPU 242. As described above, the operation device 100 is provided with the save button 101 and the reproduction unit 102. When the signal is received from the operation device 100, the sound lamp control device 82 outputs a command to the display control device 212 so as to store the specific effect or to reproduce the specific effect. The storage and reproduction of this specific effect will be described later.

  The display control device 212 includes a display control board 251 on which an MPU 252 in which a program ROM 253 and a work RAM 254 are combined into a chip, a video display processor (VDP) 255, a character ROM 256, and a video RAM 257 are mounted. Yes.

  The MPU 252 receives various commands from the audio lamp control device 82. Then, the received commands are analyzed or predetermined arithmetic processing is performed based on the received commands to control the VDP 255 (specifically, generation of an internal command for the VDP 255).

  The program ROM 253 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 252 and fixed value data, and is a stop symbol selection table used for determining a stop symbol when the symbol display device 41 performs variable symbol display. A storage area 253a and a display mode selection table storage area 253b used for determining a variation mode when performing symbol variation display are provided. The program ROM 253 also stores and holds JPEG format image data for the background image.

  The work RAM 254 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when various programs are executed by the MPU 252. In the work RAM 254, a reproduction command storage area 254a for storing information for reproducing a specific effect, various counters 254b used for executing various controls, and various flag storage areas 254c for storing various flags. And are set. When a command based on the operation of the operating device 100 is output from the sound lamp control device 82, information is stored in the reproduction command storage area 254a, or stored information is read according to the command. To do.

  The VDP 255 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display unit driver incorporated in the symbol display device 41. Since the VDP 255 is an IC chip, it is also referred to as a “drawing chip”, and the substance of the VDP 255 should be said to be a microcomputer chip with a dedicated firmware for drawing processing. The VDP 255 adjusts the timings of the MPU 252, the video RAM 257, etc. to intervene in reading and writing data, and also reads out the image data to be stored in the video RAM 257 from the character ROM 256 at a predetermined timing and displays it on the symbol display device 41.

  The character ROM 256 plays a role as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the symbol display device 41. The character ROM 256 holds bit map format image data of various display patterns, a color palette table to be referred to when determining the expression color of each dot of the bit map image, and the like. In the character ROM 256, a specific effect image data storage area 256a for displaying a specific effect on the symbol display device 41 is set as a part of the data.

  It is also possible to provide a plurality of character ROMs 256 and store the image data and the like in a shared manner with each character ROM 256. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the JPEG image data for the background image stored in the program ROM 253 is stored in the character ROM 256.

  The video RAM 257 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the display content of the symbol display device 41 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 257.

<Variable display control processing>
The variable display control process will be described below. In the variation display control process, when the variation command transmitted from the main control device 81 is received, the final stop symbol or the like when the variation display of the symbol is terminated in the voice lamp control device 82 is determined. It has become. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 can reproduce the executed specific effects. For convenience of explanation, after describing the processing for executing and storing the specific effect by the sound lamp control device 82 and the display control device 212, the process for reproducing the specific effect will be described.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 20, in step S <b> 1101, it is determined whether or not symbol display is being executed on the symbol display device 41. If the symbol variation display is not performed, it is determined in step S1102 whether or not the variation command transmitted from the main control device 81 is received. If the change command has not been received, the change display control process is terminated as it is. If the change command has been received, the change start control process is terminated after the change start process is executed in step S1103.

  On the other hand, if the symbol variation display is performed in step S1101, it is determined in step S1104 whether a variation end command transmitted from the main control device 81 has been received. When the change end command has not been received, the change display control process is ended after executing the changing process in step S1105. If the change end command has been received, the change display control process is terminated after executing the change end process in step S1106.

  Hereinafter, the variation start process in step S1103, the mid-variation process in step S1105, and the variation end process in step S1106 will be described in detail.

<Variation start processing>
First, the variation start process in step S1103 will be described. The variation start processing is processing for determining the content of variation display based on the reception of the variation command transmitted from the main control device 81 and outputting the result to the display control device 212.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 21, in step S1201, the fluctuation command received this time is read, and information on the presence / absence of reach occurrence and fluctuation display time information are specified from the command. Further, as already described, when the main control device 81 transmits a variation command, it also transmits a type command. Therefore, in step S1201, the type command received together with the variation command received this time is read, and game result information such as probability variation jackpot result information, normal jackpot result information, or outage result information is specified from the command. . In step S1201, from the above identified information, information on the presence / absence of jackpot winning, information on the type of jackpot in the case of jackpot winning, information on the presence / absence of reach in the case of not winning the jackpot, and the variable display time Is stored in the RAM 244 of the MPU 242. The variable display time information will be described. The time information is set in the variable display timer counter of the various counters 244a of the RAM 244. The value is subtracted every predetermined period (for example, 2 msec period). As a result, the voice lamp control device 82 can grasp the period from the start of one game round, and grasps the display contents when the variable display is performed using this count. It is like that.

  In the subsequent step S1202, it is determined from the information stored in step S1201 whether or not a big win lottery has been won. When it is determined that the big hit lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S1203, and the specific effect lottery for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect is executed.

  In the present pachinko machine 10, the specific effect is an effect in which information used for the execution can be stored, and can be executed only in the game times in which the big hit lottery is won. For this reason, when the specific effect is executed, it is possible to teach the player that the big hit lottery is won in the game round. Further, the probability of winning the specific effect lottery is lower than the probability of not winning the specific effect lottery (for example, the probability of winning the specific effect lottery is 10% and the probability of not winning the specific effect lottery is 90%). In addition to being able to be executed only when winning the jackpot lottery, the specific performance is executed only in some game times when winning the jackpot lottery, In comparison, the appearance frequency is low.

  Explaining the specific effect lottery, the RAM 244 of the sound lamp control board 241 is provided with a loop counter used for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect. When executing the specific effect lottery, the value of the loop counter is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the specific effect lottery has been won by comparing the acquired value with the specific effect table stored in the program ROM 253. To do.

  If the specific effect lottery has been won in step S1204, the process proceeds to step S1205, a notice command setting process corresponding to the specific effect is executed, and a specific effect flag indicating that the specific effect is executed is stored in the RAM 244. It is set in the specific effect flag storage area in the various flag storage areas 244b provided.

  The advance notice command includes information on the display mode of the display lamp unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 when the symbol variation display is performed. In the advance command setting process, the advance command to be set is determined from the information grasped in step S1201. The notice command setting process will be described. The ROM 243 of the sound lamp control device 82 is provided with a notice table storage area 243c in which a plurality of notice tables as a notice information group storage unit is stored. The notice tables are provided for those that have won a special performance, those that have won a jackpot, and those that have not won a jackpot. The notice command corresponding to the variable display time is selected. And the display mode of the display lamp part 63 and the speaker part 64 is derived from the notice command.

  In the notice command setting process corresponding to the specific effect, the notice command is determined from the notice table corresponding to the specific effect winning. Specifically, the notice command corresponding to the jackpot type and the variable display time specified in step S1201 is determined from the notice table corresponding to the specific effect. Then, the control program for the speaker unit 64 and the display lamp unit 63 corresponding to the notice command is selected from the determined notice command voice data storage area 243a and the specified effect lamp data storage area 243b. ing.

  On the other hand, if the specific effect lottery has not been won in step S1204, the process proceeds to step S1206, and the notice command corresponding to the jackpot is set as the notice command setting process corresponding to the jackpot. Specifically, the notice command corresponding to the jackpot type specified in step S1201 and the variable display time is selected from the tables corresponding to the jackpot winning in the notice table.

  If it is not determined that the jackpot is won in step S1202, the process proceeds to step S1207, and a notice command corresponding to a loss is set as a notice command setting process corresponding to a loss. Specifically, a notice command corresponding to the presence / absence of reach and the variable display time specified in step S1201 is selected from the tables corresponding to detachment in the notice table.

  If a notice command corresponding to any of them is set in steps S1205 to S1207, the process proceeds to step S1208 to execute a command output process. In the command output process, the command set in steps S 1205 to S 1207 and the change command and type command received from the main control device 81 are output to the display control device 212. When the command output process is executed, the fluctuation start process is terminated. That is, the notice command is used to control the display lamp unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 in the audio lamp control device 82 and is output to the display control device 212.

<Variation processing>
Next, the mid-variation process in step S1105 in the variation display control process (FIG. 20) will be described. In the pachinko machine 10, when a specific effect is executed, the specific effect is stored, and the stored specific effect can be reproduced. In the changing process, it is specified that the save button 101 in the operation device 100 is operated when the specific effect is being executed.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 22, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not the specific effect flag is set in the specific effect flag storage area of the various flag storage areas 244b. When the specific effect flag is not set, this means that the specific effect is not executed in the game times, and thus the mid-variation process is terminated.

  When the specific effect flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1302, and it is determined whether or not it is an operation allowable timing. In the determination of whether or not it is the operation permissible timing, it is determined whether or not it is the timing at which the specific effect is started during the execution of the variable display. Specifically, the timing at which the specific effect is executed is derived from the combination of the notice command corresponding to the set specific effect and the command for variation received from the main control device 81 (when the symbol variation display is performed). The timing at which the teaching effect as the specific effect is performed is derived), and it is determined whether or not the timing has passed from the value of the variable display timer counter. Specifically, the value of the variation display timer counter as the timing at which the specific effect is executed is stored in the ROM 243 in association with the combination of the notice command corresponding to the specific effect and the command for change received from the main control device 81. It is determined by comparing the value with the value of the current variation display timer counter.

  In step S1302, it is determined whether or not the timing for executing the specific effect has elapsed. If it is determined that it is the operation-permitted timing, an affirmative determination is made in step S1302 until the game round is completed. It has become. When it is not the operation allowable timing, the mid-variation process is terminated. If it is the operation permissible timing in step S1302, the process proceeds to step S1303, and it is determined whether or not the save button 101 in the operation device 100 has been operated. If the save button 101 has not been operated, the mid-variation process is terminated. If the save button 101 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S1304, a save command indicating that the save button 101 has been operated is output to the display control device 212, and the processing for changing is completed.

<Variation end processing>
Next, the variation end processing in step S1106 in the variation display control processing (FIG. 20) will be described. When the process is executed, the symbol that is variably displayed is stopped.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 23, in step S1401, a final stop display command is output to the display control device 212 as a final stop display command output process. The display control device 212 is configured to stop the final stop symbol in the symbol display device 41 by receiving the command.

  In a succeeding step S1402, it is determined whether or not the specific effect flag is set. If the specific effect flag has been set, the specific effect flag is cleared in step S1403. If the specific effect flag has not been set, the process for ending the change is performed without clearing the specific effect flag. finish.

<Display device control processing>
Hereinafter, a display device control process executed by the display control device 212 at a cycle of 2 msec will be described. The symbol display device 41 is controlled by this display device control process.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 24, it is determined in step S1501 whether or not the symbol variation display is being executed. For the determination of whether or not the variable display is being executed, a variable display counter provided in various counters 254b of the work RAM 254 in the display control device 212 is used. When a change command is received, the counter is set with a period of one game time corresponding to the change command (more specifically, in step S1505 in the display device control process). ) In determining whether or not the variable display is being executed in step S1501, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable display counter is 0. If not, it is determined that the variable display is being executed.

  If variable display is not being executed in step S1501, the process proceeds to step S1502, and it is determined whether a change command, a notice command, and a type command have been received. If the change command, the advance command, and the type command have been received, the process advances to step S1503 to determine whether or not the advance command corresponding to the specific effect has been received from the sound lamp control device 82. If the notice command corresponding to the specific effect has been received, the process proceeds to step S1504, and the specific effect flag is set in the specific effect flag storage area of the various flag storage areas 254c.

  If the notice command corresponding to the specific effect is not received in step S1503, or if the specific effect flag is set in step S1504, the process proceeds to step S1505, and the variable display control process is executed.

  The fluctuation display control process will be described in detail. As described above, the display control device 212 receives the change command, the type command, and the notice command output from the sound lamp control device 82. In the variable display control process, each command is read and information included in each command is grasped. Specifically, whether or not a jackpot is won from the type command, and if the jackpot is won, whether it corresponds to a specific or non-specific jackpot, from the variable command to the period of one game, from the notice command to the symbol The generation timing of reach when the variable display is performed and the contents of reach production are grasped.

  When the period of the game times is grasped from the change command, a value corresponding to the period is set in the change display timer counter provided in the various counters 254b. Note that the value of the variation display timer counter is decremented by 1 each time the display side variation processing described later is executed. The display-side changing process is a process executed in the display device control process, and is executed at a cycle of 2 msec. Therefore, for example, when one game time receives a change command corresponding to 30 seconds, 15000 is set in the change display timer counter.

  Further, a final stop symbol determination process for determining a final stop symbol when the game round is completed as part of the variable display control process is executed. In the final stop symbol determination process, the final stop symbol is determined from the stop symbol selection table stored in the stop symbol selection table storage area 253a as the stop symbol information group storage means of the program ROM 253 of the display control device 212. The stop symbol selection table is divided into a plurality of types. In detail, there are those that correspond to specific jackpots, those that correspond to non-special jackpots, those that do not win a jackpot and respond to the occurrence of reach, and those that do not win a jackpot and correspond to the non-occurrence of reach Is provided. When the jackpot winning is determined based on the type command or the jackpot winning is selected, the stop symbol selection table is determined depending on whether it corresponds to a specific or non-specific jackpot. Further, when the big hit is not won, the occurrence or non-occurrence of the reach is specified from the notice command, and the corresponding stop symbol selection table is referred to respectively.

  In the display control device 212, after the stop symbol selection table is determined, the stop symbol is determined at random from the table. For the lottery, a loop counter provided in the work RAM 254 is used. The pachinko machine 10 uses a loop counter that is updated at a predetermined cycle and returns to 0 after reaching a maximum value in a range of 0 to 99, and finally stops by acquiring the value of the loop counter. The design is determined. For example, in the case of winning a specific jackpot, if the value of the acquired loop counter is in the range of “0 to 19”, a stop symbol in which symbols with “1” are aligned is selected. Similarly, the ranges of “20 to 39”, “40 to 59”, “60 to 79”, and “80 to 99” are respectively “3”, “5”, “7”, “ 9 "corresponds to the symbol. Needless to say, the range of the loop counter and the allocation of the stop symbol selection table may be changed.

  Further, the variable display mode setting process is executed as part of the variable display control process. In the variable display mode setting process, the variable display mode in the symbol display device 41 from the start of the game time to the end of the game time is determined. In the pachinko machine 10, the variation display mode is derived by the combination of the variation command received from the sound lamp control device 82, the advance command, and the final stop symbol determined by the final stop symbol determination process.

  Specifically, a plurality of display mode selection tables are stored in a display mode selection table storage area 253b as a display mode information group storage unit provided in the program ROM 253. Each of the plurality of display mode selection tables is provided corresponding to the change command (that is, provided corresponding to one game time period). After the display mode selection table corresponding to the change command is determined, the display command associated with the final stop symbol and the advance notice command is selected from the table. The selected display command is output from the MPU 252 to the VDP 255 as an internal command.

  When the VDP 255 receives a display command, the VDP 255 reads image information corresponding to the display command from the character ROM 256 and sets it in the video RAM 257. Then, a command is output to the symbol display device 41 at predetermined intervals so as to display the set image information. Thereby, the image information corresponding to the display command is displayed on the symbol display device 41. For example, when the notice command received by the display control device 212 corresponds to a specific effect, an image for reach effect corresponding to the specific effect is set in the video RAM 257 with reference to the image data storage area 256a for the specific effect. It has come to be.

  When the variable display control process is executed in step S1505, the process proceeds to step S1506, and the variable command received from the sound lamp control device 82, the notice command, and the final stop symbol information determined in the final stop symbol determination process are stored in the work RAM 254. To do. Note that the information stored in step S1506 is cleared when the game round is completed. When the process of step S1506 is executed, the display device control process is terminated.

  If the change command and the type command have not been received in step S1502, the process proceeds to step S1507, and a demonstration display process is executed. When the demonstration display process is executed, the display device control process is terminated. Demo display processing will be described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1501 that the variable display is being executed, the process advances to step S1508 to determine whether or not a final stop display command has been received from the audio lamp control device 82. If the final stop display command has been received, the process advances to step S1509 to execute a final stop display process. The final stop display process is a process of stopping the symbol corresponding to the final stop symbol determined in the game round and ending the game round. When the final stop display process is executed, the process advances to step S1510 to determine whether the specific effect flag is set in the specific effect flag storage area of the various flag storage areas 254c. If it has been set, the specific effect flag is cleared in step S1511. If it has not been set, the specific effect flag is not cleared, and this display device control process is terminated.

  If the final stop display command has not been received in step S1508, the process advances to step S1512 to execute the display-side variation processing. When the display-side variation processing is executed, the display device control process is terminated.

<Processing for changing display side>
Hereinafter, the display-side variation processing executed by the display control device 212 during the symbol variation display will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. By performing this process, information is stored so that the specific effect can be reproduced based on the operation of the save button 101 when the specific effect is being executed.

  In step S1601, 1 is subtracted from the value of the fluctuation display timer counter. By executing this processing, the display control device 212 can grasp the specific contents of the fluctuation display from the value of the fluctuation display timer counter.

  In a succeeding step S1602, it is determined whether or not the operation teaching flag (the flag set in step S1606 in this process) is set in the operation teaching flag storage area of the various flag storage areas 254c. When the operation teaching flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1603, and it is determined whether or not the specific effect flag is set in the specific effect storage area. If the specific effect flag is set in step S1603, the process proceeds to step S1604.

  In step S1604, it is determined whether or not it is an operation teaching timing. In order to determine whether or not it is the operation teaching timing, the value of the above-described variation display timer counter is referred to. Specifically, the operation teaching timing for each specific effect to be executed is stored in the program ROM 253 in association with the information of the advance command and the change command corresponding to the specific effect, and the specific instruction to be executed in the game round It is possible to determine the operation teaching timing in association with the effect. That is, the display control device 212 derives the operation teaching timing from the combination of the information on the change command and the information on the advance command. If the specific effect flag is not set in step S1603, or if it is not the operation teaching timing, the present display side variation processing is terminated.

  If it is the operation teaching timing in step S1604, the process proceeds to step S1605, and an operation teaching start process is executed. When this process is executed, a message (“PUSH!” In this embodiment) prompting the user to operate the save button 101 on the operation device 100 is displayed on the symbol display device 41. In subsequent step S1606, an operation teaching flag is set in various flag storage areas 254c, and the display-side variation processing is terminated. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the operation teaching flag set in step S1606 is cleared when the game round is ended (the symbol variation display is finally stopped). Yes.

  On the other hand, if the operation teaching flag is not set in step S1602, the process proceeds to step S1607, where it is determined whether a save command has been received from the sound lamp control device 82. If the save command has not been received, the display-side changing processing is terminated.

  If a save command has been received in step S1607, the process advances to step S1608 to execute various command confirmation processes. In the various command confirmation processing, the received change command and advance notice command and the information of the determined final stop symbol are confirmed (the information stored in step S1506 in the display device control processing is confirmed).

  If the information on various commands is confirmed, the process advances to step S1609 to execute a reproduction command confirmation process. In this process, information stored in the reproduction command storage area 254a is referred to. In a succeeding step S1610, it is determined whether or not the combination of information confirmed in the steps S1608 and S1609 matches.

  If it is determined in step S1610 that there is no matching information, the process advances to step S1611 to execute a reproduction command storage process and a timing storage process. In the reproduction command storage process, information on the command confirmed in step S1608 is stored in the reproduction command storage area 254a. That is, the information on the command for change, the information on the notice command, and the information on the final stop symbol are stored. In the timing storage process, the value of the variable display timer counter when the save button 101 is operated is confirmed, and the value is stored in the reproduction command storage area. Note that, as described above, the save command is output from the sound lamp control device 82, and can be transmitted only in the game times in which the specific effect is executed.

  The reproduction command storage area 254a will be described. In the storage area 254a, a plurality of storage areas are provided so as to be able to store a plurality of types of combinations of the change command, the advance notice command, and the final stop symbol information. The pachinko machine 10 is provided with five types of areas for storing the combinations of the change command, the advance notice command, and the final stop symbol information so that five types of combinations can be stored. A plurality of areas for storing the value of the variable display timer counter are provided for each storage area. Specifically, an area for storing values of a plurality of types of variable display timer counters is provided for an area for storing a combination of information on the command for change, information on the notice command, and information on the final stop symbol. . The information of each command, the information of the final stop symbol, and the value of the timer counter are stored in association with each other. That is, a combination of information of each command and the final stop symbol is stored as common information, and values of a plurality of types of variable display timer counters are stored for the common information.

  In addition, when a combination of information on each of the five types of commands and the final stop symbol is already stored, when a new combination of information on each command and the final stop symbol is stored, the longest period has elapsed since the storage. The area where the combination of information stored is stored is overwritten. The stored information is erased when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1610 that there is coincidence information, the process proceeds to step S1612 to execute timing storage processing. In the timing storage process in step S1612, the value of the variable display timer counter is stored in an area corresponding to the area in which the matched command and final stop symbol information is stored. That is, when the save button 101 is operated again in the game times in which the information of each command and the final stop symbol is already stored, the information of each command and the final stop symbol is not newly stored. It has become. When the process of step S1611 or step S1612 is executed, the mid-variation process is terminated. For example, it is conceivable that the save button 101 is operated over a plurality of timings in one game round in which a specific effect is executed. In this case, if the information of each command and the final stop symbol is stored every time the save button 101 is operated, it is conceivable that the amount of information for storing each information becomes larger than necessary. In the present embodiment, when the same information corresponding to each command is already stored, only the value of the timing counter is stored, thereby reducing the amount of information stored for reproducing the specific effect.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10, information corresponding to the message prompting the operation of the save button 101 displayed in the process of step S1605 is not stored. And when reproducing a specific effect, the message is not reproduced. In addition, when reproducing a specific production, the message may be reproduced.

<Demo start processing>
Hereinafter, the process performed in order to reproduce the memorize | stored specific production is demonstrated. First, the demonstration start process executed by the sound lamp control device 82 will be described, and then the demonstration display process in the display control device 212 will be described.

  The demonstration start process is a process executed by the sound lamp control device 82 at a predetermined cycle (2 msec cycle). In the demonstration start process, the demonstration display is started when the predetermined timing is reached, and a command is output to the display control device 212 based on the operation of the reproduction unit 102. The display control device 212 reproduces the stored specific effect based on the reception of the command.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 26, in step S1701, it is determined whether the reproduction flag is set in the reproduction flag storage area in the various flag storage areas 244b (the reproduction flag is set in step S1709 in this demonstration start process). Flag). If the reproduction flag has not been set, the process proceeds to step S1702 to determine whether or not the demo flag is set in the demo flag storage area in the various flag storage areas 244b (the demo flag is set in step S1705 in this demonstration start process). Flag).

  If the demo flag is not set in the demo flag storage area, the process advances to step S1703 to determine whether it is a demo start timing. The determination of whether or not it is the demonstration start timing is affirmed when the symbol variation display is not executed and the jackpot state is not set. If the demo start timing is not determined, the demo start process is terminated. Whether or not the symbol variation display is executed is determined in the same manner as in step S1101 in the variation display control process. Further, in the pachinko machine 10, when the jackpot state is entered, the jackpot flag is set in the various flag storage areas 244b. And it is determined whether it is a big hit state by the presence or absence of the flag. Specifically, when the big hit and the big hit are finished, various commands indicating them are output from the main control device 81 to the sound lamp control device 82.

  If it is determined that the demo start timing is reached, the process advances to step S1704 to execute a demo command setting process. In the demonstration command setting process, control of the display lamp unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 in the demonstration display is started, and the demonstration command is output to the display control device 212. The display control device 212 starts the demonstration display on the symbol display device 41 by receiving the demonstration command. When the demo command setting process is executed, the process proceeds to step S1705, the demo flag is set in the demo flag storage area in the various flag storage areas 244b of the RAM 244, and this demonstration start process is terminated.

  If the demo flag is set in step S1702, the process proceeds to step S1706, where it is determined whether a change command has been received. If no change command has been received, the process advances to step S1707 to determine whether a reproduction operation has been performed. The reproduction operation is an operation of the selection button 103 and the reproduction execution button 104 in the reproduction unit 102 so as to reproduce the stored specific effect.

  If it is determined in step S1707 that there is a reproduction operation, the process proceeds to step S1708, where a reproduction command is output in a reproduction command output process, and the display lamp unit 63 is lit in the same color (for example, white) as a reproduction lamp display process. Execute the process to continue. When normal display variation display is being performed instead of reproduction on the symbol display device 41, for example, the display lamp unit 63 repeats blinking, and the display lamp unit 63 continues to be lit in the same color. The player can understand that the displayed symbol is reproduced.

  Supplementing the reproduction command, when the reproduction command is output to the display control device 212, the display control device 212 reproduces the variable display mode of the symbol corresponding to the received reproduction command. The reproduction command includes information indicating which combination of information corresponds to the combination of the command and stop symbol information in the reproduction command storage area 254a of the work RAM 254 of the display control device 212. include. The content of the reproduction command is determined by the operation result of the reproduction unit 102.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, display control is performed so that the display content of the symbol display device 41 is switched to the effect reproduction selection screen by operating the reproduction unit 102 when the demonstration screen is displayed. A command is output to the device 212. By displaying the effect reproduction selection screen by the display control device 212, the player can select a specific effect to be reproduced from the stored specific effects by operating the reproduction unit 102 while visually recognizing the symbol display device 41. ing. For example, when a combination of information on each of the five types of commands and the final stop symbol is stored, the fact that the first to fifth effects can be reproduced is displayed on the effect reproduction selection screen, and among the first to fifth effects You can choose which production to reproduce. Then, the sound lamp control device 82 determines the information on the reproduction command to be output by operating the reproduction unit 102 of the player.

  Due to the above configuration, when a combination of a plurality of commands and information of the final stop symbol is stored in the work RAM 254 of the display control device 212, the variable display mode corresponding to any one of the combinations is reproduced. Can do.

  In the subsequent step S1709, the reproduction flag is set in the reproduction flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 244b of the RAM 244, and 15000 is set in the reproduction counter provided in the various counters 244a.

  When the change command is received in step S1706, or when the process of step S1709 is executed, a demo end command setting process is executed. In the demonstration end command setting process, a demonstration end command is output to the display control device 212 so as to end the demonstration display. In the demonstration end command setting process, the demonstration display on the display lamp unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 by the audio lamp control device 82 is terminated. That is, if the reproduction lamp display process has been executed in step S1708, the display lamp unit 63 is lit in the same color as the execution of the reproduction lamp display process at the timing when the demonstration end command setting process is executed. When the demo end command setting process is executed, the process advances to step S1711 to clear the demo flag stored in the demo flag storage area of the various flag storage areas 244b, and the demo start process ends.

  On the other hand, if the reproduction flag is set in step S1701, the process proceeds to step S1712, and it is determined whether a change command is received. If the change command has not been received, the process advances to step S1713 to decrement the value of the reproduction counter by one. In a succeeding step S1714, it is determined whether or not the value of the reproduction counter is zero. If the value of the reproduction counter is not 0, the demonstration start process is terminated.

  If the change command is received in step S1712, or if the value of the reproduction counter is 0 in step S1714, the process proceeds to step S1715, and the reproduction end command is output as a reproduction end command output process. And the lighting of the display lamp unit 63 is ended as a reproduction lamp display end process. The display control device 212 ends the reproduction of the specific effect by receiving the reproduction end command. In step S1716, the reproduction flag set in the reproduction flag storage area is cleared, and the demonstration start process ends.

  Since this demonstration start process is executed at a cycle of 2 msec, it takes 30 seconds until the value of the reproduction counter becomes 0 after the process of step S1713 is repeatedly executed after 15000 is set in the reproduction counter. ing. That is, the reproduction of the specific effect is ended when 30 seconds have elapsed since the reproduction of the specific effect was executed.

  By determining whether or not the change command has been received in step S1706 and step S1714, when the symbol display is performed as a game time on the symbol display device 41, the demonstration screen and the specific effect are reproduced. Can be prevented. In particular, when the variation display of the symbol is executed, if the specific effect is reproduced, it is determined whether the display content of the symbol display device 41 is a reproduction of the specific effect or is displayed as the game progresses. It can be confused. The player can be prevented from being confused by ending the reproduction of the specific effect based on the reception of the variation command.

<Demo display processing>
Hereinafter, the demonstration display process executed by the display control device 212 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. By executing this demonstration display processing, a demonstration screen is displayed on the symbol display device 41 or a specific effect is reproduced based on a signal received from the sound lamp control device 82.

  In step S1801, it is determined whether or not the display side reproduction flag (flag set in step S1808 in this process) is set in the display side reproduction flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 254c of the work RAM 254.

  If the display side reproduction flag is not set in step S1801, the process proceeds to step S1802, and it is determined whether the demo flag is set in the display side demo flag storage area provided in the various flag storage areas 254c of the work RAM 254. If the demo flag has not been set, the process advances to step S1803 to determine whether or not a demo command (command output in step S1704) has been received from the sound lamp control device 82. If the demo command has not been received, the demo display process is terminated.

  If a demo command has been received in step S1803, the process advances to step S1804 to set the display side demo flag in the display side demo flag storage area. If the display-side demo flag is set, the process advances to step S1805 to execute a demo screen display process. By executing this process, the display of the demo screen is started on the symbol display device 41. When the demo screen display process is executed, the demo display process is terminated. Specifically, the demo screen setting process is performed with reference to the demo screen image data storage area provided in the character ROM 256 so that the symbol display device 41 displays the demo screen.

  When the demo screen is displayed on the symbol display device 41, information regarding the pachinko machine 10 such as a game description and what kind of character is displayed as the demo screen is displayed. When a command is stored in the reproduction command storage area 254a so that the specific effect can be reproduced, it is displayed as a demonstration screen that the specific effect is reproduced by operating the reproduction unit 102. .

  If the display-side demo flag is set in step S1802, the process proceeds to step S1806, where it is determined whether a reproduction command (command output in step S1708) has been received. If the reproduction command has not been received, this demonstration display process is terminated.

  If a reproduction command has been received in step S1806, the process advances to step S1807 to execute a command corresponding storage area reference process. As described above, the reproduction command includes information on which specific effects among the stored specific effects are reproduced. In the command corresponding storage area reference process, information stored in the reproduction command storage area 254a corresponding to the received reproduction command is referred to. In a succeeding step S1808, an image of a specific effect stored from the information referred to in the command corresponding storage area reference process is derived, and a specific effect image reproduction process for displaying the image on the symbol display device 41 is executed. When the specific effect image reproduction process is executed, the process proceeds to step S1809, the display side reproduction flag is set in the display side reproduction flag storage area, and the demonstration display process is ended.

  In the specific effect image reproduction process, the information on the variation command stored in the storage area of the reproduction command storage area 254a corresponding to the received reproduction command, the information on the last stop symbol, the information on the advance command, and the variation display timer counter Refers to the value. By referring to the information of each command and the final stop symbol, it is possible to derive from the combination of the information of the command what kind of variation display has been executed, and by referring to the value of the variation display timer counter, the variation display It is possible to grasp from the image data storage area 256a for specific effects which timing image (specific effect) should be reproduced. And the process which displays the grasped image on the symbol display device 41 is executed.

  Specifically, the same processing as the above-described variable display mode setting processing (step S1505 of the display device control processing) is performed, and a display command is selected from a combination of each command and information on the final stop symbol. Then, the display command is output from the MPU 252 to the VDP 255 as an internal command. Further, the value of the variable display timer counter is output from the MPU 252 to the VDP 255 as an internal command. As a result, the VDP 255 can derive which timing image information should be displayed among the game times corresponding to the display command. Then, the image information corresponding to the timing is set in the video RAM 257 with reference to the character ROM 256. As a result, the symbol display device 41 reproduces the image information at the timing when the save button 101 is operated in the game times in which the specific effect is displayed. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, the specific effect is executed and reproduced by the same process using each command and stop symbol information.

  By reproducing the specific effect using the information of each command and the final stop symbol and the value of the counter, the reproduction of the specific effect can be performed as compared with the configuration in which the image information itself is stored when the save button 101 is operated. Therefore, the amount of information to be stored can be reduced. Furthermore, the information that specifically determines the contents of the stop symbol and variable display in the normal game times and the information used to reproduce the specific effect are the same, so the specific effect is reproduced. Therefore, it is not necessary to store the information after deriving new information. Therefore, the processing load in the case of storing information for reproducing a specific effect can be reduced. Further, it is not necessary to store image information for reproducing the specific effect in advance in the character ROM 256 separately from the execution of the specific effect, and the amount of information stored in the character ROM 256 can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the values of a plurality of variable display timer counters can be stored for a combination of each command and information on the final stop symbol. When the reproduction command corresponding to the combination of each command and the final stop symbol information is received, the display control device 212 outputs the values of the plurality of variable display timer counters to the VDP 255, respectively. In the VDP 255, when the values of a plurality of variable display timer counters are received, the image information corresponding to each value is set in the video RAM 257 with reference to the character ROM 256 so as to switch to the display at each timing every predetermined cycle. To do. In other words, when the operation of the save button 101 is executed a plurality of times in the game time in which one specific effect is executed, when the reproduction command is output, the timing corresponding to the plurality of operations is output. All displays are reproduced.

  Note that the reproduction mode when a reproduction command is received may be changed, for example, information about which command and combination of information of the final stop symbol is not included, and the reproduction command is not included. When received, the symbol display device 41 may reproduce the image information corresponding to the combination of each stored command and the last stop symbol so as to switch at predetermined intervals. In addition, for example, when a plurality of variable display timer counter values are stored for one command and the final stop symbol combination, any of the plurality of variable display timer counter values is supported. The reproduction command may include information on whether to reproduce the reproduced image. In this case, even when a plurality of variable display timer counter values are stored for each combination of one command and the final stop symbol information, the timing corresponding to the value of any one of the variable display timer counters is stored. Image information can be reproduced.

  If the display side reproduction flag is set in step S1801, the process proceeds to step S1810 to determine whether or not a reproduction end command (command output in step S1715) has been received. If the reproduction end command has not been received, this demonstration display process is terminated.

  If a reproduction end command has been received in step S1810, the process advances to step S1811 to execute reproduction end processing. By executing the reproduction end process, the reproduction of the specific effect displayed on the symbol display device 41 is ended. Then, the display side reproduction flag set in step S1812 is cleared, and this demonstration display process is ended.

<Specific mode when storing and reproducing specific effects>
Next, the case where the specific effect currently performed in this pachinko machine 10 is memorized is explained. As shown in FIG. 28A, the symbol variation display in which the specific effect is executed is started at the timing ta1. Then, as shown in FIG. 28B, reach is started at the timing ta2, and a character (boy) is displayed on the background of the symbol that is variably displayed. Further, at the timing of ta2, the operation teaching timing is reached (affirmative determination is made in step S1604 in the processing for variation), and a message prompting the operation of the save button 101 is displayed at the end of the symbol display device 41. Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (c), the symbol that is a big hit at the timing ta3 is finally stopped, and the big win state is reached at the timing ta4 as shown in FIG. 28 (d). In other words, the message prompting the operation of the save button 101 is displayed over a period from the timing ta2 to the timing ta3 (that is, a period from the occurrence of reach to the end of the game round).

  Next, the reproduction of the specific effect when the save button 101 is operated at the timing ta2 and the specific effect is stored will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (e), one game round is completed at the timing of tb1, and a demonstration screen is displayed (a symbol stopped as part of the demonstration screen is stopped and displayed). When the reproduction execution button 104 is operated at the timing tb2 as shown in FIG. 28F, the image of the specific effect displayed at the timing ta2 is displayed as a still image. Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (g), the variation command is received at the timing of tb3, and the variation display of the symbol is started, whereby the reproduction of the specific effect is completed. That is, it is a period in which the specific effect can be reproduced over the period from the timing tb1 to the timing tb3, and when the reproduction operation is performed at the timing tb2, the period from the timing tb2 to the timing tb3. The reproduction of specific production is executed.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  It was set as the structure which can reproduce the performed specific production. The specific effect changes with the progress of the game, the progress of the period, etc., and it is considered that it is difficult for the player to understand all the display contents of the specific effect by displaying the specific effect once. Although it is possible to teach that the jackpot lottery is won by executing the specific effect, if the player cannot fully understand the specific effect, the effect of information teaching by the specific effect may not be sufficiently obtained. It is done. Furthermore, since the appearance frequency of the specific effects is lower than that of other effects, and the game results are displayed as big wins when displayed, it is possible to increase the player's sense of superiority by executing the specific effects. However, if the player cannot understand the specific performance, it is possible that the effect of enhancing the superiority cannot be obtained sufficiently. In the present embodiment, since the specific effect can be reproduced, it becomes possible to visually recognize the specific effect again when the player cannot understand the specific effect. Thereby, the display information in a specific effect can be made to make a player understand suitably.

  The specific effect is reproduced by operating the reproduction unit 102 in the operation device 100. Thereby, the player can arbitrarily determine the reproduction timing of the specific effect. In addition, the timing when the operation of the reproduction unit 102 is validated is the case where the demonstration screen display is performed. That is, the specific effect is reproduced when the symbol variation display based on the winning balls 33 and 34 is not performed. As a result, the player can be prevented from being confused as to whether the displayed specific effect is reproduced or displayed as the game progresses.

  Further, when the specific effect is reproduced, the display lamp unit 63 is configured to notify that the display content is reproduced by continuously lighting the same color light. Thereby, the player can be made aware that the displayed specific effect is reproduced. Thereby, confusion of the player can be further suppressed. In addition, in the game round, the game result is displayed as the final stop symbol on the symbol display device 41. Therefore, if the display of the symbol display device 41 is reproduced when reproducing the specific effect, the information including the game result is reproduced. Thus, even if only the display information on the symbol display device 41 is reproduced, no inconvenience occurs.

  A specific effect is reproduced as a still image. Thereby, when a specific effect is reproduced, the player can visually recognize the reproduction. The game progresses depending on the display content on the symbol display device 41, and even if only the specific effect based on the image information is reproduced, the information can be sufficiently transmitted to the player.

  When the save button 101 is operated when the specific effect is being executed, the information on the command for change, the information on the advance command and the information on the final stop symbol are stored as information for determining the specific effect, and the information on these commands is stored. The specific effect is reproduced by referring to it. The variation mode of the game times in the symbol display device 41 can be uniquely derived from the combination of the information of each command and the final stop symbol. For this reason, even if only the information of each command and the final stop symbol is stored, there is no problem in reproducing the specific effect. By reproducing the specific effect from the information of each command and the final stop symbol, when the save button 101 is operated, the display content itself of the symbol display device 41 at that timing is stored as image information. It is possible to reduce the amount of information when storing information for reproducing a specific effect.

  In addition, the information stored for reproducing the specific effect is the same as the information used for displaying the game times as the game progresses. As a result, it is not necessary to generate new information to reproduce the specific effect, and the processing load required to reproduce the specific effect can be reduced. In this case, it is not necessary to store image information for reproducing the specific effect in the character ROM 256 in advance, and information for reproducing the specific effect is stored separately from the information for displaying the specific effect at the game times. Compared to the configuration, the amount of information stored in the character ROM 256 can be reduced.

  When information is stored for reproduction of a specific effect, a change command and type command output from the main control device 81, a notice command determined by the sound lamp control device 82, and a display control device 212 are used. Among the final stop symbols, the information on the command for change, the information on the notice command, and the information on the stop symbol are stored. That is, only information necessary for reproduction of the specific effect is stored, and information more than necessary for reproducing the specific effect is prevented.

  Further, the display control device 212 stores the variation command determined by the main control device 81 and the notice command determined by the sound lamp control device 82. Thereby, when reproducing a specific effect, in order to specify a specific effect to be reproduced from the main control device 81 and the sound lamp control device 82, a change command and a notice command are newly issued from each of the control devices 81 and 82. There is no need to output. That is, when reproducing a specific effect, image information of the specific effect that can be reproduced only by the display control device 212 can be derived.

  As information for reproducing the specific effect, information of a period that has elapsed since the start of the game time is stored. It is possible to derive the game content display content (variation mode) from the notice command information, the change command and the final stop symbol information, and reproduce the production at any timing in any display content from the above period information You can identify what to do. Thereby, it is hard to produce a malfunction when reproducing some effects of the game times in which the specific effects are executed.

  If there is a plurality of operations of the save button 101 when one specific effect is being executed, a plurality of combinations of information of one change command, notice command information, and last stop symbol information are provided. The operation timing of the save button 101 is stored. As a result, even when there is a plurality of operations of the save button 101 during execution of one specific effect, if only one combination of each command and information of the final stop symbol is stored for the plurality of operations. Often, it is not necessary to have more storage space than necessary to reproduce a specific performance.

  When the specific effect is reproduced, the reproduction of the specific effect is ended based on the start of the variation display of the symbol (based on the reception of the change command). Thereby, it is possible to suppress the reproduction of the specific effect and the effect accompanying the progress of the game from being simultaneously displayed on the symbol display device 41. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused as to whether the displayed effect is reproduced or displayed as the game progresses.

<Second Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, when reproducing a specific effect, the image displayed at the timing when the save button 101 is operated is reproduced as a still image, but in the present embodiment, it is executed. Reproduce a specific production as a video. Such a configuration will be described below.

<Variation processing>
The variation processing by the sound lamp control device 82 in this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1901, whether or not the operation flag (the flag set in step S1905 in the processing during the change) is set in the operation flag storage area in the various flag storage areas 244b of the RAM 244 of the sound lamp control device 82 is determined. judge.

  If the operation flag is not set in step S1901, the processes in steps S1902 to S1904 are executed. Steps S1902 to S1904 are the same as steps S1301 to S1303 in the changing process of the sound lamp control device 82 described in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  If it is determined in step S1904 that the save button 101 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S1905, an operation flag is set in the operation flag storage area of the various flag storage areas 244b, and an operation start command output process is executed in the subsequent step S1906. . In the operation start command output process, an operation start command is output to the display control device 212. The display control device 212 can recognize that the operation of the save button 101 is started by receiving the command. When the operation start command output process is executed, the mid-variation process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the operation flag is set in step S1901, the process advances to step S1907 to determine whether the operation of the save button 101 is released. If the save button 101 continues to be operated, the mid-variation process is terminated.

  If the operation of the save button 101 is canceled in step S1907, the process proceeds to step S1908, and the operation flag is cleared. In step S1909, when the operation end command output process is executed, the mid-variation process ends. In the operation end command output process, an operation end command is output to the display control device 212. The display control device 212 can recognize that the operation of the save button 101 is released by receiving the command.

<Variation end processing>
Next, the process for ending variation by the sound lamp control device 82 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Since steps S2001 to S2003 are the same as steps S1401 to S1403 in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  If the operation flag has been set in step S2003, the process proceeds to step S2004 to execute the above-described end command output process and clear the operation flag and the specific effect flag. If the operation flag is not set in step S2003, the process proceeds to step S2005, and the specific effect flag is cleared. When the process of step S2004 or step S2005 is executed, the process for ending the change is ended.

  By executing the mid-change process and the end-of-change process in the present embodiment, the timing when the operation of the save button 101 is started in the sound lamp control device 82 in the game times in which the specific effect is executed is ended. It is possible to grasp the timing. Further, by outputting the timing to the display control device 212, it is possible to recognize the timing at which the operation of the save button 101 is started and the timing at which the operation is finished in the display control device 212.

<Processing for changing display side>
Hereinafter, the display-side variation processing executed by the display control device 212 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The timing is stored based on the reception of the operation start command or the operation end command from the sound lamp control device 82 in this process.

  In step S2101, the counter subtraction process described above is executed. When the counter subtraction process is executed, the process proceeds to step S2102, where the display side operation flag (the flag set in step S2109 in the main display side changing process) is the display side operation flag storage area of the various flag storage areas 254c of the work RAM 254. It is determined whether or not it is set. If the display side operation flag has not been set in step S2102, the processing of step S2103 to step S2113 is executed. Of the processes in steps S2103 to S2113, the processes in steps S2103 to S2107 are the same as steps S1602 to S1606 in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  If the operation teaching flag is set in step S2103, the process proceeds to step S2108, where it is determined whether or not an operation start command has been received from the voice lamp control device 82, and if an operation start command has not been received, The display-side variation processing is terminated.

  If the operation start command has been received in step S2108, the display side operation flag is set in the display side operation flag storage area of the various flag storage area 254c in step S2109, and the above-described various command confirmation is performed. Execute the process. In subsequent step S2110, a reproduction command confirmation process is executed, and the flow advances to step S2111. Steps S2109 to S2111 are the same as steps S1608 to S1610 of the display-side variation processing in the first embodiment except that the display-side operation flag is set in step S2109. Omitted.

  If there is no coincidence information in step S2111, the process proceeds to step S2112 to execute a reproduction command storage process and a start timing storage process. The reproduction command storage process is the same as that described in step S1611 in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted. In the start timing storage process, the value of the variation display counter is stored in the reproduction command storage area 254a as information on the timing at which the operation of the save button 101 is started. If there is coincidence information in step S2111, the process proceeds to step S2113 to execute a start timing storage process. In step S2113, as in step S1612 in the first embodiment, a value is stored in an area for storing the start timing corresponding to the matched information. When the process of step S2112 or step S2113 is executed, the mid-variation process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the display side operation flag is set in step S2102, the process proceeds to step S2114 to determine whether an operation end command has been received. If the command has not been received, the mid-variation process is terminated as it is.

  If the operation end command has been received in step S2114, the process proceeds to step S2115, the display side operation flag set in the display side operation flag storage area is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S2116. In step S2116, an end timing storage process is executed. In the end timing storage process, the value of the variable display counter is stored in the reproduction command storage area 254a as information on the timing when the operation of the save button 101 is ended. When the end timing storing process is executed, the mid-variation process is ended. Specifically, an area for storing the end timing value is provided in association with the area for storing the start timing value stored in step S2112 or step S2113. That is, in the end timing storage process, the end timing value is stored in association with the start timing value stored in step S2112 or step S2113.

  That is, in this embodiment, when the save button 101 is operated when the specific effect is being executed, the operation start timing of the button 101 and the operation end timing are stored. As a result, when the save button 101 is operated by the player, it is possible to reproduce a specific effect over a period until the operation is canceled. Specifically, when the specific effect image reproduction process in step S1808 of the demonstration display process by the display control device 212 is executed, the stored specific effect over the period from the start timing to the end timing is reproduced as a moving image. It has become. The specific effect is repeatedly reproduced until the value of the reproduction counter (refer to the demonstration start process by the audio lamp control device 82) becomes zero.

  In the present embodiment, an end command may be output when the final stop command is output from the sound lamp control device 82 (steps S2001 and S2004 of the process for ending the change in the present embodiment). Therefore, in the display device control processing by the display control device 212 in the present embodiment (not shown), when the final stop command has been received, the processing in step S2114 in the display-side changing middle processing is executed. Specifically, when it is determined in step S1509 that the specific effect flag is set, the processing of step S2114 to step S2116 is executed.

  In this embodiment, the operation start timing of the save button 101 and the end timing of the operation are stored as information to be stored for reproducing the specific effect. Thereby, it becomes possible to grasp the reproduction start timing and the reproduction end timing when reproducing the specific effect, and the specific effect can be reproduced with the moving image. In addition, by making it possible to reproduce the specific effects executed during a part of the game times, it is possible to reproduce only the portion of the specific effects that the player desires to reproduce.

  In addition, a specific effect executed during a part of the game times can be reproduced using a combination of information on each command and the final stop symbol. Thereby, when reproducing the specific effect in the range of the predetermined period, the amount of information stored for reproducing the specific effect can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the specific effect is stored as moving image information.

  In addition, in this embodiment, since the specific effect can be reproduced with the moving image, the specific effect may be reproducible not only when the specific effect is executed in the game time but also at the timing when the game time is started. . In this case, if the specific effect flag is set in step S2104 in the display-side variation processing, the operation teaching start process of step S2106 is executed without determining whether or not it is the operation teaching timing in step S2105. What should I do? If it is determined that the specific effect flag is set in step S1902 in the mid-variation process by the audio lamp control device 82, the process is saved in step S1904 without determining whether or not the operation-permitted timing is in step S1903. It may be determined whether or not the button 101 has been operated. As a result, a message prompting the user to operate the save button 101 is displayed on the symbol display device 41 at the timing when the game round in which the specific effect is executed, and when the save button 101 is operated, the timing is stored. Is possible.

<Third Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, when reproducing the specific effect, only the image of the specific effect is grasped from the image data storage area 256a for the specific effect, and only the image information is reproduced as the reproduction of the specific effect. In the present embodiment, the lamp information in the display lamp unit 63 is reproduced in addition to the image information.

  The mid-variation process by the sound lamp control device 82 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Steps S2201 to S2204 in the demonstration start process in the present embodiment are the same as steps S1301 to S1304 in the variable processing performed by the sound lamp control device 82 described in the first embodiment, and thus will be described. Omitted.

  If the process of step S2204 is executed, the process proceeds to step S2205. In step S2205, various command confirmation processing is executed. In the various command confirmation processing, the information on the received change command and advance notice command and the information on the final stop symbol determined are confirmed.

  If the various commands are confirmed, the process proceeds to step S2206 to execute a reproduction command confirmation process. In this process, the voice side reproduction command storage area provided in the RAM 244 of the voice lamp control device 82 is referred to. In a succeeding step S2207, it is determined whether or not the combination of information confirmed in the steps S2205 and S2206 matches.

  If it is determined in step S2207 that there is no matching information, the process advances to step S2208 to execute a reproduction command storage process and a timing storage process. In the reproduction command storage process, information on the command confirmed in step S2208 is stored in the voice side reproduction command storage area. In other words, the information on the command for change, the information on the advance command, and the information on the final stop symbol are stored. In the timing storage process, the value of the variable display timer counter when the save button 101 is operated is confirmed, and the value is stored in the voice side reproduction command storage area. Note that the voice-side reproduction command storage area is the same as the reproduction command storage area 254a in the display control device 212 described in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  If it is determined in step S2207 that there is matching information, the process advances to step S2208 to execute timing storage processing. In the timing storage process in step S2209, the value of the variable display timer counter is stored in association with the area storing the information of each matched command. When the process of step S2208 or step S2209 is executed, the mid-variation process is terminated.

  That is, in the present embodiment, in addition to the display control device 212, the voice lamp control device 82 also stores information on various commands and the operation timing value of the save button 101 when the save button 101 is operated. Yes. Thereby, when reproducing the executed specific effect, it is possible to reproduce the specific effect in the display lamp unit 63 by the audio lamp control device 82 in addition to the reproduction of the specific effect in the symbol display device 41 by the display control device 212.

  In detail, in the reproduction lamp display process of the demonstration start process by the audio lamp control device 82, the information stored in the audio side reproduction command storage area is used to change the display lamp unit 63 from the specific effect lamp data storage area 243b. Deriving display information. Then, the display lamp unit 63 is turned on corresponding to the information. Thereby, it is possible to reproduce not only the image information displayed in the specific effect but also the lamp information displayed in the specific effect.

  It should be noted that only one control device of the sound lamp control device 82 or the display control device 212 stores various commands and the operation timing of the save button 101, and the other control device stores the command based on the execution of the reproduction operation. Information may be output. For example, in the first embodiment, when the command corresponding storage area reference process in step S1807 is executed in the demonstration display process by the display control apparatus 212, the information referred to in the process is output to the audio lamp control apparatus 82. You just have to do it.

  Further, if the configuration capable of reproducing the specific effect by the sound lamp control device 82 in the present embodiment is applied to the second embodiment, the sound lamp control device 82 displays in addition to the moving image information when the specific effect is reproduced. The display information of the lamp unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 can be reproduced. In the second embodiment, since the specific effect is reproduced by the moving image, the specific effect that is executed is reproduced by reproducing the specific effect by the speaker unit 64 as compared with the configuration in which the specific effect is not reproduced by the speaker unit 64. Can be reproduced more accurately. In this case, the specific effect may be reproduced in at least one of the display lamp unit 63 and the speaker unit 64.

<Fourth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, when the specific effect is reproduced, the additional information input by the player is displayed together with the reproduction of the specific effect. Hereinafter, such a configuration will be described.

  The demonstration start process in this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Regarding steps S2301 to S2312 shown in this demonstration display process, if the display side demo flag is set in step S2302, the reproduction command is determined in step S2306 after executing the processes in steps S2313 and S2314. Except for step S1801 to step S1812 in the demonstration display process of the first embodiment described above, description thereof is omitted.

  If the display-side demo flag is set in step S2302, the process proceeds to step S2313 to determine whether an additional information input signal has been received. In the present embodiment, the audio lamp control device 82 determines whether or not there is an additional information input operation. The additional information is a character displayed when the stored specific effect is reproduced. The additional information input operation is that the player determines additional information by operating the reproduction unit 102 in the operation device 100. Although a detailed description is omitted, when an additional information input operation is performed, a command based on the operation is output from the sound lamp control device 82 to the display control device 212. The display control device 212 displays an input screen on the symbol display device 41 based on the command. The player performs an input operation while viewing the input screen. Then, when the content of the additional information is finally determined (when the save button 101 is operated by the player to store the input additional information), the additional information input signal is displayed from the voice lamp control device 82. It is output to 212.

  If an additional information input signal has been received in step S2313, the process proceeds to step S2314 to execute additional information storage processing. In the additional information storage process, information input by the player is stored in the additional information storage area provided in the reproduction command storage area 254a of the RAM 254 of the display control device 212. Further, when a plurality of specific effects are stored in the reproduction command storage area 254a, the additional information storage area can be specified as additional information corresponding to which specific effect. The additional information storage area is the reproduction command storage area 254a. It is set in association with each area. When the additional information storage process is executed in step S2314, if it is determined in step S2313 that there is no additional information operation, the process proceeds to step S2306.

  In the present embodiment, when a specific effect is reproduced, additional information is displayed in addition to the execution of the specific effect. Specifically, in the command corresponding storage area reference process in step S1807 of the demonstration start process by the display control device 212, the additional information storage area described above is referred to, and the content corresponding to the referred information is displayed on the symbol display apparatus 41. To do. Thereby, it is possible to prompt the player to reproduce the specific effect. Furthermore, by displaying the additional information, it is possible to give an impression that the specific effect is displayed to the player, and to enhance the player's sense of superiority due to the display of the specific effect.

  In addition, although the character input by the player is displayed as the additional information, a part of the date and time when the specific effect is executed may be displayed in addition to the character input by the player. When displaying the date and time, the player may not be able to input characters. When the date and time when the specific effect is executed is displayed, the display control device 212 is provided with a real-time clock, and the date and time information corresponding to the date and time is input from the real-time clock when the save button 101 is operated, The date and time information may be stored in the reproduction command storage area 254a in association with the combination of each command and the final stop symbol. In a configuration in which the real-time clock is not provided in the pachinko machine 10, the date and time information may be input from the outside of the pachinko machine 10 (for example, a hall computer in the game hall in which the pachinko machine 10 is installed). That is, the pachinko machine 10 (display control device 212) only needs to include date and time information input means. In this case, when the save button 101 is operated so as to store the specific effect (for example, when a save command is received in step S1607 and various command confirmation processing is performed in step S1608), the date / time information input means stores the date / time information. Just input.

<Other embodiments>
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, the configuration of the following different embodiment may be applied individually to the configuration in the above embodiment, or may be applied in combination with each other.

  (1) When the save button 101 is operated when a specific effect is being executed, the display control device 212 is configured to store information on a change command, a notice command, and a final stop symbol. Information corresponding to the information may be stored. That is, the present invention is not limited to a configuration that stores command information itself.

  In addition, the type of information stored to reproduce a specific effect may be changed, for example, a configuration for storing information on a command for change and information on a final stop symbol, information on a final stop symbol, and a notice command. The structure etc. which memorize | store information are considered. In the configuration for storing the final stop symbol information and the notice command information, it can be said that only the information determined by the sound lamp control device 82 is stored in the display control device 212. In these cases, information stored in the ROMs 253 and 256 may be set so that a specific effect executed from the information of each command can be uniquely derived. That is, the type of information to be stored is not limited as long as the specific effect can be reproduced. That is, the display mode selection table used for the variable display mode setting process may be changed.

  (2) In each of the embodiments described above, the specific effect is executed by the symbol display device 41, but at least a part of the specific effect may be executed by the movable body (decorative body). And when reproducing a specific effect, you may make it reproduce the operation | movement of an accessory. In this case, the motion command information of the movable body may be stored in the reproduction command storage area 254a, or if the motion command information can be derived from the change command, the advance command, and the final stop symbol information. Similarly to the above embodiments, information on each command and the final stop symbol may be stored.

  (3) When the reproduction end command is output from the sound lamp control device 82 based on the elapse of a predetermined period after the reproduction of the specific effect is started, and the reproduction of the specific effect is ended, any specific effect is reproduced. Such a selection screen may be displayed on the symbol display device 41.

  (4) In each of the above embodiments, the specific effect executed in the game round that was won in the jackpot lottery can be reproduced. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. That is, any information that can be displayed on the pachinko machine 10 may be reproducible. For example, an effect other than the specific effect executed at the game times may be reproducible. In this case, the executed effect may be memorized even if the big win lottery is not won in the game round. Further, for example, the information displayed in the big hit state may be reproducible. In this case, information corresponding to the display contents is stored in the reproduction command storage area 254a, such as the type of jackpot (specific jackpot, non-specific jackpot), the number of rounds in the jackpot, the timing at which the save button 101 was operated in that round, and the like. What should I do? Even if the information displayed in the big hit state is reproduced, if the information stored based on the command used for the display or the command is stored, the amount of information stored to reproduce the displayed information is reduced. it can.

  (5) Although the demonstration screen is displayed as the timing at which the specific effect can be reproduced, the timing at which the specific effect is reproduced may be changed. For example, it may be reproduced in a jackpot state after the specific effect is executed. In this case, the specific effects displayed in the game times that are in the jackpot state may be reproduced, or the specific effects that were executed before the jackpot state is achieved may be reproduced. . Also in this configuration, the player can recognize the reproduced specific effect, and the information displayed in the specific effect can be transmitted to the player. When the specific effect is reproduced in the big hit state, it may be reproduced based on the player's operation of the operation device 100, or the specific effect is generated regardless of whether or not the operation device 100 is operated. It may be reproduced.

  (6) In the above embodiment, in order to reproduce the specific effect, the command used to execute the specific effect is stored, but the image information itself of the specific effect being executed (displayed) is stored. You may make it do. According to this configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load required when reproducing a specific effect.

  (7) Information stored for reproduction of a specific effect may be output to the outside of the pachinko machine 10. For example, information stored in an external terminal (such as a mobile phone) of the pachinko machine 10 may be output by infrared rays or the like. In this case, instead of the reproduction unit 102, the pachinko machine 10 may include an output operation unit that outputs information when operated, or a signal output unit that outputs information when a signal is received from an external terminal The pachinko machine 10 may be equipped. In this configuration, the player can recognize the specific effect reproduced using a terminal other than the pachinko machine 10.

  Furthermore, a URL may be created from the stored information of specific effects, and the URL may be displayed or output externally. That is, the specific effect reproduced on the communication line may be recognized by the player. As a method for displaying and outputting the URL, for example, a method using infrared rays as described above, or a method for displaying a barcode (for example, QR code (registered trademark)) corresponding to the URL is conceivable. In this case, it is only necessary that data capable of reproducing the specific effect is stored in the external terminal. For example, the display control device 212 may be provided in the external terminal.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the number of combinations of information of each command corresponding to the specific effect and the information of the final stop symbol is five, but the number of specific effects that can be stored may be changed. For example, the number of specific effects that can be stored may be 1 to 4 or any number of 6 or more. In addition, when the number of specific effects that can be reproducibly stored is small, when the specific effects are already stored for the set upper limit type, and when the specific effects are to be stored, they are already stored. Any one of the specific effects may be deleted.

  In addition, the number of memorized specific effects varies depending on the number of games since the game was started. For example, when the number of games of a predetermined number of times or more is executed, the number of types that can store a specific effect increases. Supplementally, when the number of executed games increases, it is conceivable that a plurality of specific effects are executed accordingly. For this reason, when the game is executed a predetermined number of times or more and a plurality of specific effects are executed, by increasing the types of specific effects that can be stored, some of the specific effects that have been executed Can be prevented from being reproduced.

  (9) In each of the above embodiments, the effect executed by the operation of the save button 101 is stored, and the specific effect to be reproduced is finally determined by the reproduction execution button 104, but the save button 101 and the reproduction execution button are used. 104 may be the same operation unit.

  (10) In the second embodiment, the specific effect can be reproduced with a video. However, when the specific effect is reproduced, the video is paused and fast-forwarded by the player's operation. At least one of rewinding and rewinding may be possible.

  (11) In the second embodiment, when the specific effect is being executed, the timing at which the save button 101 is operated and the timing at which the operation is released are stored, and the operation is continued. Although the specific effect of the period was reproduced, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. The timing at which reproduction of the specific effect is started at the timing when the save button 101 is operated may be stored, and the timing at which reproduction of the specific effect is ended at the timing when the save button 101 is operated again may be stored. That is, when reproducing a specific effect, the specific effect is reproduced over a period from the operation timing of the first save button 101 to the operation timing of the next save button 101.

  (12) In the first embodiment, the specific effect at the timing when the save button 101 is operated is reproduced as a still image. However, all the game times in which the save button 101 is operated are reproduced. May be. In this case, similar to the second embodiment, the specific effect is reproduced with a moving image.

  (13) When the specific effect is reproduced, the display lamp unit 63 is lit in the same color as a notification means indicating that the specific effect is reproduced, but the specific effect is reproduced. The notification method may be changed. For example, when a specific effect is reproduced, it may be displayed on the symbol display device 41 that the specific effect is reproduced, or a lamp that is turned on when the specific effect is reproduced. It may be provided in addition to the display lamp part 63. Furthermore, when the specific effect is reproduced, a message teaching that the specific effect is reproduced may be output from the speaker unit 64.

  (14) In each of the above embodiments, the symbol display device 41 changes the symbol based on the fact that the main control device 81 executes the data setting process and the change start process and outputs the change command and the type command. Although the display is started, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. That is, the symbol display may be started on the symbol display device 41 before the variation command and the type command are output. In this configuration, a signal for timing the voice lamp control device 82 to start symbol change display is output from the main control device 81 before the change command and type command are output. Is desirable.

  (15) In the above embodiment, the combination of each command stored for reproduction and information on the final stop symbol is erased when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, in the case where the demonstration screen display is executed on the symbol display device 41 over a predetermined number of times without interposing the symbol variation display on the way, the information of each command and the final stop symbol is deleted. Conceivable. In addition, when a series of flow in which the display of the demonstration screen is started and the game is resumed in the symbol display device 41 is executed a plurality of times, the information of each command and the final stop symbol may be deleted. .

  (16) Although the operation device 100 is connected to the sound lamp control device 82, it may be connected to the main control device 81 or the display control device 212.

  (17) In each of the above embodiments, when the save button 101 is operated, the combination of each command for reproduction and information on the final stop symbol is stored. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration.

  For example, it is conceivable that information corresponding to the executed specific effect is stored regardless of the player's operation.

  In addition, regardless of the contents of the symbol variation display, when the symbol variation display is executed, a combination of each command corresponding to the symbol variation display and information of the final stop symbol may be stored. In this case, the stored information may be deleted when a predetermined number of games have elapsed. In the case where information is erased as the predetermined number of games have elapsed, the stored information may be erased when at least four game times have elapsed, taking into account that the pending information is stored. Moreover, the display of the variation of the symbol may be reproduced in the big hit state.

  (18) In each of the above embodiments, the display control device 212 is controlled by the sound lamp control device 82 based on the command output from the main control device 81. Instead, the main control device is used. The display control device 212 may be configured to control the sound lamp control device 82 based on the command output from 81. Further, instead of the configuration in which the sound lamp control device 82 and the display control device 212 are separately provided, the control devices 82 and 212 may be provided as a single sub-side control device. The functions of the sound lamp control device 82 or the display control device 212 may be integrated into the main control device 81, and the functions of both the sound lamp control device 82 and the display control device 212 are integrated into the main control device 81. It is good also as a structure.

  (19) The present invention can also be applied to other types of ball game machines different from the above embodiments, for example, game machines such as pachinko machines, arrange ball machines, and sparrow balls provided with other objects.

  Also, a non-ball-type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, starts rotation of the reel by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and a stop switch is operated. If a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line visible from the display window after the reel has stopped after a predetermined period of time, a privilege such as paying out medals is given to the player The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine.

  In addition, a pachinko machine and a slot machine that have a take-in device and start rotation of a reel by operating a start lever after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are taken in by the take-in device The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which is integrated.

<Invention Group Extracted from the Embodiments>
Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the above-described embodiment will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses. In addition, the invention described in each of the following features is “a game machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine is known which includes a display device that appropriately displays predetermined information on a display screen. In a gaming machine equipped with such a display device, for example, various display effects are performed on a display screen, and a special effect with a low appearance frequency is set as the display effect, and when the special effect is performed. For example, by making it easier for a player to receive a bonus such as the occurrence of a big hit state, the player's attention to the display effect on the display screen is increased, and the player's game can be performed accordingly. In particular, the lower the frequency of appearance of the special effects, the less chance that the special effects can be confirmed even by a player who has played a game for a long time. As a result of the above-mentioned special effect, for example, in Patent Document 1, a big hit is triggered by the passing of a game ball through an operating port provided in the game area. A lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a predetermined gaming state such as a state is performed, and when the display of the variation of the pattern is started on the display screen, and when the big hit lottery is won, a combination of the predetermined pattern is displayed on the display screen Regarding the pachinko gaming machine in which the final stop display is made and the gaming state shifts to a predetermined gaming state, a configuration is shown in which a special effect is established that is determined to be a big hit while the variation of the picture is displayed. “However, since the display content on the display device changes as the game progresses, the player can change the content of the special effect once the special effect appears. For example, when a special effect is executed using a wide area on the display screen, the player may not be able to recognize all of the display information on the display screen. Therefore, there is room for improvement in allowing the player to understand the display information of the special effect.The above problem is not limited to the special effect, but applies to all display information displayed on the gaming machine. The invention “is a problem” has been made with a problem to be solved.

Features 1. Display means for displaying special information (symbol display device 41);
A storage operation specifying means for specifying that the storage operation has been executed by the player (step S1303 in the processing for changing in the sound lamp control device 82);
Based on the execution of the storage operation specified by the storage operation specifying means, the special information displayed on the display means or information corresponding thereto is used as aspect information as aspect information storage means (reproduction command storage area). 254a) storage execution means (steps S1611 and S1612 in the variable processing of the display control device 212);
Information output means for outputting the aspect information stored in the aspect information storage means or information corresponding thereto (reproduction command output processing by the sound lamp control device 82);
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature 1, based on the storage operation performed by the player, the displayed special information or information corresponding thereto is stored as aspect information in the aspect information storage means. The mode information is output by the information output means. By outputting the mode information or the information corresponding thereto, the displayed special information can be reproduced.

  The special information may change depending on the progress of the game, the progress of the period, etc., and it may be difficult for the player to understand all the display contents of the special information by displaying the special information once. Special information may be that some information is taught to the player, such as information related to the game. However, if the player cannot fully understand the special information, the effect of information teaching by the special information can be sufficiently obtained. It may be impossible. In particular, in a configuration in which special information is displayed when special information is low and special information is displayed, the player's superiority can be enhanced by displaying the special information. Although it is possible, if the player cannot understand the special information, it is possible that the effect of enhancing the superiority cannot be obtained. On the other hand, according to the present feature, when the player cannot understand the special information, the special information can be recognized again. Therefore, it becomes possible to make a player understand special information suitably.

  As “execution of storage operation”, a storage operation means (save button 101 in the operation device 100) provided so as to be operable by the player is provided, and the storage operation is executed by the player when the storage operation means is operated. It is good also as what was done.

  Feature 2. In the feature 1, the information output means is a special control means (specification by the display control device 212) that specially controls the display means so as to reproduce the special information based on the aspect information stored in the aspect information storage means. A gaming machine characterized in that it is an effect image reproduction process).

  According to the feature 2, the special information executed by the display unit is reproduced. Thereby, in a gaming machine, while storing mode information, special information can be reproduced based on the stored mode information. As a result, special information can be displayed and reproduced on the gaming machine.

  Note that “display special information” includes not only a player's visual recognition of information, such as a decorative object or an image (light), but also a voice such as a voice. To recognize information.

Feature 3. In feature 2, a reproduction operation specifying means (step S1707 in the demonstration start process of the sound lamp control device 82) for specifying that the reproduction operation has been executed by the player is provided,
When the execution of the reproduction operation is specified, the special control means executes the special control based on the aspect information stored in the aspect information storage means.

  According to the feature 3, the special information is reproduced based on the execution of the reproduction operation. Thereby, the player can arbitrarily determine the timing for reproducing the special information.

  Note that if the special control is executed when the special information is not displayed, it is determined whether the displayed special information is reproduced or displayed as the game progresses. Can be prevented from being confused.

Feature 4. In any one of the features 1 to 3, a display information determination unit (steps S805 to S808 in the variation start process by the main control device 81, an audio lamp) that determines display information based on the establishment of a predetermined specific condition Variation start processing by the control device 82),
Display control means (display control device 212) for displaying the special information on the display means by controlling display of the display means according to display information determined by the display information determining means;
With
The storage execution means stores the display information as the aspect information in the aspect information storage means.

  According to the feature 4, display information is determined based on the specific condition being satisfied. Then, special information corresponding to the display information is displayed. Moreover, the display information is memorize | stored as aspect information. That is, the same information is used for the display of the special information by the display control means and the reproduction of the special information by the special control means. As a result, when execution of the storage operation is specified, it is not necessary for the aspect information storage means to store the information after generating new information to enable the special control means to display the special information. Therefore, in the configuration that can reproduce the display of the executed special information, it is possible to suppress an increase in processing load on the gaming machine for the reproduction of the display.

  Further, when storing information on the display mode itself (for example, image information) corresponding to the special information in order to reproduce the special information, information on the display mode for reproducing the special information is stored in advance in the gaming machine. It is possible that On the other hand, according to this feature, it is no longer necessary to store information on the display mode itself in order to reproduce special information, and the amount of information stored in advance to reproduce special information can be reduced. It becomes.

Feature 5. In the feature 4, the display means is a picture display means (symbol display device 41) for displaying the pictures in a variable manner.
Image information storage means (character ROM 256 of the display control device 212) for storing image information corresponding to the special information in advance;
The display control means controls the picture display means to display the special information by outputting image information corresponding to the display information as time elapses.

  According to the feature 5, the special information is displayed by outputting the image information corresponding to the display information by the display control means. That is, the image information output according to the determined display information is derived. Thereby, the display information only needs to be able to derive the image information, and it is not necessary to determine the image information as the display information. As a result, it is possible to suppress an excessive increase in the information capacity of the display information to be determined as compared with the configuration in which the image information itself corresponding to the special information is determined as display information.

Feature 6 In the feature 4 or 5, the display means is an effect execution means (symbol display device 41) for executing an effect.
Privilege granting means (game state transition processing by the main control device 81) for granting a privilege to the player;
Grant determination means (variation start processing by the main control device 81) for performing grant determination as to whether or not to grant a privilege by the privilege grant means;
With
The display information determination means determines the display information based on a determination result of the grant determination when the grant determination is performed by the grant determination means.
The display control means starts the execution of the effect in the effect executing means based on the fact that the grant determination means performs the grant determination prior to the grant determination being performed by the grant determination means. , Executing a series of effects corresponding to the display information determined by the display information determining means, displaying a result corresponding to the result of the grant determination, and terminating the effect as one game time, A game machine characterized by controlling display of the effect execution means so that the execution is performed.

  According to the feature 6, when a series of effects corresponding to the display information is finished, a result corresponding to the result of the grant determination is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to teach the player the result of the grant determination while performing a series of effects corresponding to the display information. In addition, since a series of effects in a game time corresponds to display information, the effects in that game time can be suitably reproduced by storing the display information as aspect information.

  In addition, when the feature 5 is applied to this feature, the “production execution unit” in the feature may be the “picture display unit” in the feature 5.

Feature 7. Any one of the features 4 to 6 includes a first control means (main control device 81, sound lamp control device 82) that has the display information determination means and outputs the display information determined by the display information determination means. When,
A second control unit (display) that includes the display control unit, the storage execution unit, and the information output unit, receives the display information from the first control unit, and controls the display unit based on the display information; A control device 212);
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature 7, the means for determining the display information and the means for controlling the display means are provided differently. Thereby, the processing load concerning the determination of display information and the control of the display means can be distributed.

  The display information is information necessary for display, and storage as display information mode information is executed by the second control means. Further, the second control means has information output means, and mode information or information corresponding thereto is output from the second control means. Thereby, reproduction of special information can be performed using the mode information output from the 2nd control means. In addition, since the display information is stored as the mode information in the second control means, the second control means is used to reproduce the special information as compared with the configuration in which the display content of the special information itself is stored in the second control means. The amount of information stored can be reduced.

  Further, the display information used for displaying the special information by the second control means can be used as information for reproducing the special information. That is, the special information can be displayed and reproduced using the same information.

  Note that “control display means based on display information” includes control of display means using only display information determined by the first control means. Moreover, what controls a display means combining the display information and the information determined by the 2nd control means is contained. In the configuration in which the information is determined by the second control means, for the information that cannot be uniquely derived from the received display information, the information determined by the storage execution means and the display information are stored in the mode information storage. What is necessary is just to make it memorize | store in a means.

Feature 8 In any one of the features 4 to 6, the display means is an effect execution means for executing an effect, and is a period lottery for determining a period during which the effect is executed and whether to shift to a specific game state advantageous to the player It is provided with main control means (main control device 81) for making a transition determination as to whether or not and outputting the result of the lottery and the result of the transition determination as result information,
The display control means is sub-control means (audio lamp control device 82, display control device 212) that receives the result information from the main control means,
The sub-control means includes effect determining means (steps S1202 to 1207 in the variation start processing by the sound lamp control device 82) for determining effect information used for determining the contents of the effect, and as display of the special information. The effect execution means is controlled to execute a special effect associated with the combination of the effect information and the result information,
The storage execution means stores the result information and the effect information in the aspect information storage means as the aspect information.

  According to the feature 8, the special effect is executed in association with the combination of the result information output by the main control unit and the effect information determined by the sub control unit. Thereby, even if it is the same result information, the production performed by the production execution means can be diversified. Moreover, the control means for performing the period lottery and the transition determination and the control means for executing the special effect based on the results of the period lottery and the transition determination are provided differently. Thereby, the processing load concerning period lottery and transfer determination, and the processing load concerning execution of special production can be distributed.

  Further, the special effect executed by the effect executing means is associated with the result information and the effect information. Thereby, if the aspect information storage means stores the result information and the lottery information, the same special effect can be reproduced. As a result, it is not necessary to store the information in the mode information storage unit after generating new information in order to allow the special control unit to display (reproduce) the special information. Therefore, in the configuration that can reproduce the display of the executed special information, it is possible to suppress an increase in processing load on the gaming machine for the reproduction of the display.

  In this feature, the result information and the lottery information function as aspect information. When any one of the features 4 to 6 is applied to this feature, the display information determination unit includes the main control unit and the sub control unit. Just do it.

  Feature 9 In any one of the features 4 to 8, the storage execution unit corresponds to a period that has elapsed since the display of the special information was started when the storage operation specifying unit specified the execution of the storage operation. Elapsed period information is associated with the display information and stored in the aspect information storage means (a function of executing timing storage processing and operation start timing storage processing by the display control device 212).

  According to the feature 9, the mode information storage means stores the elapsed period information corresponding to the period that has elapsed since the start of the special information in association with the display information. That is, the mode information storage means stores display information and elapsed period information. Thereby, it is possible to derive special information to be reproduced from the display information, and to specify at what timing or until what should be reproduced in the special information derived from the elapsed period information. Therefore, it is possible to reproduce the display content of the special information at the timing when the storage operation is performed. As a result, the portion of the displayed special information that the player desires to reproduce can be suitably reproduced.

  Feature 10 In the feature 9, the information output means specially controls the display means so as to reproduce a series of special information corresponding to the stored display information according to the timing or period corresponding to the elapsed period information. A gaming machine characterized by special control means (specific effect image reproduction processing by the display control device 212).

  According to the feature 10, the executed special information is reproduced by the display means. Thereby, in the gaming machine, the display information can be stored and the special information can be reproduced based on the stored display information. As a result, special information can be displayed and reproduced on the gaming machine. Furthermore, special information corresponding to the timing or period corresponding to the elapsed period information is reproduced. Therefore, the part that the player desires to reproduce can be suitably reproduced on the gaming machine.

  Feature 11. In the feature 9 or 10, the storage execution unit stores the elapsed period information in the aspect information storage unit as information corresponding to a period corresponding to the storage operation based on the execution of the storage operation being specified. A gaming machine characterized by having

  According to the feature 11, the elapsed period information is stored as information corresponding to the period corresponding to the storage operation. That is, even when special information changes over time, such as moving image information, special information can be reproduced appropriately. Therefore, it is possible to suitably reproduce the special information that the player desires to reproduce.

  Furthermore, according to this feature, since the special information is reproduced using the display information and the elapsed period information, the display content itself over the period is stored in order to reproduce the special information over the predetermined period. The amount of information stored for reproducing special information can be reduced.

  Feature 12. In the feature 9 or 10, the storage execution unit includes first elapsed period information corresponding to a period after the display of the special information is started when the storage operation is specified by the storage operation specifying unit. In association with the display information, it is stored in the aspect information storage means, and when the end of the storage operation is specified or the display of the special information when the execution of the storage operation is specified again is started. A game machine characterized in that the second elapsed period information corresponding to this period is stored in the aspect information storage means in association with the display information (operation end timing storage processing by the display control device 212).

  According to the feature 12, the aspect information storage unit stores the timing for starting reproduction of the special information and the timing for ending the reproduction based on the specified execution of the storage operation. Thereby, when special information changes with the passage of a period, such as video information, special information from a period corresponding to the first elapsed period information to a period corresponding to the second period elapsed information is displayed. It becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to suitably reproduce the special information that the player desires to reproduce.

  Furthermore, according to this feature, in order to reproduce the special information using the display information and each elapsed period information, in order to reproduce the special information over a predetermined period, the display content itself over that period is stored. In comparison, the amount of information stored for reproducing special information can be reduced.

  Feature 13. In any one of the features 9 to 12, the storage execution unit displays the special information, specifies execution of the storage operation, and causes the aspect information storage unit to store the elapsed period information and the display information. If the execution of the storage operation is specified again when the display of the special information is being executed, the elapsed time information is stored in the aspect information storage means in association with the display information. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the feature 13, when the execution of the storage operation is specified a plurality of times when the display of one special information is being executed, a plurality of elapsed period information for the display information corresponding to the one special information. Is memorized. That is, when display information is already stored, even when special information corresponding to the display information is displayed, display information is not newly stored even if execution of the storage operation is specified. If it is specified that a storage operation is performed a plurality of times for the display of one special information, the display information is stored for each specification of the storage operation, so that the storage capacity more than necessary for reproducing the special information is required. Will be required. On the other hand, according to this feature, when displaying one piece of special information, even if the execution of a plurality of storage operations is specified, it is sufficient to store one piece of display information, and more storage is necessary for reproducing the special information. No more space is required.

Feature 14. In any one of the characteristics 1 to 13, when the storage execution unit stores the aspect information, in addition to the aspect information, the storage execution unit stores additional display information used for displaying additional information different from the special information. Means to memorize,
The information output means, when outputting the aspect information or information corresponding thereto, outputs the additional display information or information corresponding thereto in addition to the information.

  According to the feature 14, when the mode information or the information corresponding thereto is output by the information output means, the additional display information or the information corresponding thereto is output in addition to the output of the information. Thereby, when the special information is reproduced from the information, the additional information is displayed in addition to the reproduction of the special information. By displaying the additional information, it is possible to give an impression that the special information is displayed to the player.

  Note that “store additional display information” includes not only automatically storing additional display information when storing mode information, but also adding additional information to be displayed after storing mode information. For storing additional display information determined by a person and used for displaying the additional information. Further, the additional information includes information indicating the date and time when the special information is displayed and the player's name.

Feature 15. In any one of the features 1 to 14, the information output means is a special control means for specially controlling the display means to reproduce the special information based on the aspect information stored in the aspect information storage means ( Specific effect image reproduction processing by the display control device 212),
Notification means (indicator lamp 63);
When the special control by the special control means is being executed, a notification control means (reproduced lamp display processing by the sound lamp control device 82) that controls the notification means so as to notify that the special control is being executed. )When,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature 15, when the special information is reproduced, it is notified that the display of the special information is reproduced. Thereby, the player can be made aware that the displayed special information is reproduced. If the notification is not performed, the player may confuse whether the displayed special information is reproduced or displayed as the game progresses. On the other hand, according to this feature, it is possible to suppress the confusion of the players by performing notification.

  When the feature 14 is applied to this feature, it is possible to notify that the displayed special information is reproduced as information corresponding to the additional information in the feature 14.

Feature 16. In any one of the features 1 to 15, the information output means is a special control means for specially controlling the display means to reproduce the special information based on the aspect information stored in the aspect information storage means ( Specific effect image reproduction processing by the display control device 212),
Reproduction operation specifying means (step S1707 in the demonstration start process of the sound lamp control device 82) for specifying that the reproduction operation has been executed by the player;
Standby control means for performing standby display control of the display means so as to display standby information when a predetermined period of time has elapsed in a state where no game is being executed (step S1704 of demonstration start processing by the audio lamp control device 82, Step S1805 of demo display processing by the display control device 212;
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The special control means is configured to reproduce the special information stored in the aspect information storage means when the standby display control by the standby control means is executed and the execution of the reproduction operation is specified. A gaming machine characterized by specially controlling display means.

  According to the feature 16, special information is reproduced when the execution of the reproduction operation is specified in the standby state. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the execution of the reproduction operation and the reproduction of special information when a game is being performed. As a result, the player can be prevented from being confused as to whether the display of the special information is reproduced or displayed as the game progresses.

  Feature 17. In the feature 16, the special control means ends the special control based on the start of the game when the special control is being executed.

  According to the feature 17, when the special information is reproduced, the reproduction is ended based on the start of the game. This prevents the special information from being reproduced when a game is being played, and whether the displayed special information is reproduced or displayed as the game progresses. It is possible to suppress confusion among players.

  Note that “the game has started” means a launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area based on a launch operation by the player, and a game ball that is provided in the game area and flows down the game area In a game machine in which a game progresses based on a start ball entering part that can enter a game ball and a game ball that has entered the start ball entrance part, This includes starting a game with an incoming ball. Also, a gaming machine in which a variation display means displays a variation of the pattern when operated after the game medium is received by the receiving means, a variation display means attached with a pattern, a receiving means for receiving the game medium In the game, the game is started when the game medium is received or the start operation means is operated after the game medium is received.

Feature 18. Display means for displaying special information (symbol display device 41);
Storage execution means for storing special information displayed on the display means or information corresponding to the special information as aspect information in aspect information storage means (reproduction command storage area 254a). S1611, step S1612),
Information output means for outputting the aspect information stored in the aspect information storage means or information corresponding thereto (reproduction command output processing by the sound lamp control device 82);
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the feature 18, the displayed special information or information corresponding thereto is stored in the aspect information storage unit as aspect information. The mode information is output by the information output means. By outputting the mode information or the information corresponding thereto, the displayed special information can be reproduced.

  The special information may change depending on the progress of the game, the progress of the period, etc., and it may be difficult for the player to understand all the display contents of the special information by displaying the special information once. Special information may be that some information is taught to the player, such as information related to the game. However, if the player cannot fully understand the special information, the effect of information teaching by the special information can be sufficiently obtained. It may be impossible. In particular, in a configuration in which special information is displayed when special information is low and special information is displayed, the player's superiority can be enhanced by displaying the special information. Although it is possible, if the player cannot understand the special information, it is possible that the effect of enhancing the superiority cannot be obtained. On the other hand, according to the present feature, when the player cannot understand the special information, the special information can be recognized again. Therefore, it becomes possible to make a player understand special information suitably.

  Note that any one of the features 2 to 17 may be applied to the feature 18. In the case of applying the characteristics 3, 9 to 13, it is provided with storage operation specifying means for specifying that the storage operation has been executed by the player, and the mode information based on the execution of the storage operation specified by the storage operation specifying means Should be memorized.

  The basic configuration of various gaming machines to which the above features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operation means (launching handle 54) operated by a player, game ball launching means (game ball launching mechanism 53) for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operation means, and the launched game ball A ball path (inner rail portion 51, outer rail portion 52) for guiding the player to a predetermined game area, and each game part arranged in the game area, and a game ball in a predetermined entry part among these game parts A gaming machine that gives a player a privilege when a player enters the ball.

  Revolving type gaming machine such as a slot machine: equipped with a picture display device for variably displaying a plurality of pictures, variably starting display of the plurality of pictures due to the operation of the start operation means, and due to the operation of the stop operation means In addition, the game machine is configured such that the variable display of the plurality of patterns is stopped when a predetermined time elapses and a privilege is given to the player according to the pattern after the stop.

  Ball-use belt-type game machine: Equipped with variable display means that displays the symbol sequence consisting of multiple symbols in a variably displayed state, and then stops and displays the symbol sequence. The special game state (bonus) that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operating means or when the predetermined time elapses, and the final stop symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol A throwing device that performs a throwing process for taking in a game ball from the ball tray and a payout device for paying out the game ball to the ball tray, A gaming machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means is made effective when a game ball is inserted by.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine as a game machine, 11 ... Outer frame, 41 ... Symbol display device, 51 ... Inner rail part, 52 ... Outer rail part, 53 ... Game ball launching mechanism, 54 ... Launch handle, 63 ... Display lamp part, 64 ... Speaker unit, 81 ... Main control device, 82 ... Audio lamp control device, 100 ... Operation device, 101 ... Save button, 102 ... Reproduction unit, 212 ... Display control device, 254a ... Reproduction command storage area, 256a ... Specific Production image data storage area.

Claims (2)

Display means for displaying special information;
Date and time information updating means capable of automatically updating date and time information corresponding to the date and time,
Storage operation specifying means for specifying that the storage operation has been executed by the player;
An additional input operation means for allowing the player to input additional information different from the special information;
A storage execution means for storing information corresponding to the special information displayed on the display means in the aspect information storage means as aspect information based on the execution of the storage operation being specified by the storage operation specifying means; ,
When the mode information is stored by the storage execution unit, a date information storage unit that stores the date information updated by the date information update unit in the mode information storage unit;
An additional execution means for storing information corresponding to the additional information in the aspect information storage means based on the input operation of the additional information by the additional input operation means;
First means for creating a URL from information corresponding to the aspect information stored in the aspect information storage means, information corresponding to the date and time information, and information corresponding to the additional information;
A second means for converting the URL into a code readable by a portable terminal and displaying it;
The information corresponding to the aspect information stored in the aspect information storage means when the information corresponding to the additional information is stored in the aspect information storage means by the additional execution means, When the URL is created from the information corresponding to the date and time information and the information corresponding to the additional information, but the information corresponding to the additional information is not stored in the aspect information storage means by the additional execution means, A URL is created from information corresponding to the aspect information stored in the information storage means and information corresponding to the date and time information ,
The storage operation specifying means can specify a storage start operation and a storage end operation as the storage operation by the player,
The storage execution means causes the aspect information storage means to store aspect information from when the storage start operation is specified until the storage end operation is specified .   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the date information update means is a real-time clock.

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