JP6571607B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, some pachinko machines, which are a type of gaming machine, are configured to be able to execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as a notification effect) for notifying the launch intensity of a game ball recommended in the current gaming state. (For example, Patent Document 1). The gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a main board and a sub board, and the main board outputs a second game state start designation command to the sub board when the main game state is shifted to the second game state. The sub-board performs right-handed display based on the second game state start designation command.

JP, 2006-107024, A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, the notification effect is performed based on the input of a command that is output when the gaming state transitions. For this reason, for example, if an abnormality occurs in the control operation of the sub-board due to static electricity or the like during execution of the notification effect, the notification effect is displayed until the next game state transition occurs and a new command is input. It becomes difficult to continue properly. As described above, in this technical field, it is expected that an effect such as a notification effect is appropriately executed.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately executing an effect.

A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems is a gaming machine to which a jackpot game for opening a jackpot is awarded after winning a jackpot, a first control unit that outputs control information, and the first control unit A second control unit that executes a predetermined process based on the input control information; and an effect unit that executes an effect, wherein the first control unit executes a process of controlling a gaming state, and the gaming state Includes a first gaming state, a second gaming state, and a third gaming state, and the control information output by the first control unit is controlled to the first gaming state. Specific control information output at a predetermined cycle is included regardless of whether the second gaming state is controlled or the third gaming state is controlled, and the second gaming state is included. The control unit is configured to play the game with the first launch intensity based on the specific control information. Is capable of executing a process of the Japanese Tei演 unloading Ru is executed by the rendering unit that is recommended to fire, the third gaming state is a state in which the jackpot gaming has been granted, in the jackpot gaming, A round period starts with the end of the opening period, and when the round period starts, the big prize opening is opened, and the first launch intensity is the second launch intensity compared to the a prone radiation strength game ball is guided in the special winning opening, wherein the directing unit, the opening period prior Once started Kitoku Tei演 unloading is performed in the first embodiment, during the opening period, before when the serial second controller is restarted, before Kitoku after Tei演 unloading is executed in the second embodiment, said the first round period Ru initiated JP Tei演 unloading is performed in the third embodiment Is the gist.

  Regarding the gaming machine, the specific effect is an effect of notifying a launch intensity of a game ball, and the second control unit is configured to emit a game ball to be notified in the specific effect based on the specific control information. The strength can be specified.

  For the gaming machine, the first control unit periodically executes an interrupt process, and the specific control information is output every time a predetermined number of interrupt processes are executed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately execute the effect.

The perspective view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The front view which shows a game board typically. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating jackpot. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of production mode. (A)-(f) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of alerting | reporting effect. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows a right-handed designation | designated command output process. The flowchart which shows alerting | reporting process. Explanatory drawing which shows a specific example about the relationship between the input timing of a right-handed designation | designated command, and the execution timing of a right-handed notification effect. Explanatory drawing which shows a specific example about the relationship between the input timing of a right-handed designation | designated command, and the execution timing of a right-handed notification effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described. In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 includes an installation frame 12 that is fixed to an island facility such as an amusement shop, and a mounting frame 13 that is pivotally supported so that the installation frame 12 can be opened and closed. The mounting frame 13 is a frame for mounting various game parts. The mounting frame 13 includes a protective glass 14 for protecting gaming parts mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10. In FIG. 1, the protective glass 14 is not shown except for a part, but actually covers the entire opening 13 a of the mounting frame 13. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a launch handle 15 on the front side of the mounting frame 13. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched at a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 15. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball by operating the launch handle 15.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 16 on the front side of the mounting frame 13. The decoration lamp 16 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) of causing the built-in light emitter to emit light, blink, and extinguish as one effect. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 17 on the front side of the mounting frame 13. As one of the effects, the speaker 17 executes effects (hereinafter, referred to as sound effects) for outputting sounds such as voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a game board 20. The game board 20 is assembled to the mounting frame 13. On the front side of the game board 20, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined in front view. The game board 20 includes a guide passage 21 a that guides a game ball launched by operating the launch handle 15 to the game area 21. The game board 20 includes a reverse prevention valve 21b for preventing a game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide passage 21a. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 15 is guided by the guide passage 21a located on the left side when the game board 20 is viewed from the front, and the reversal prevention is located at the most downstream of the guide passage 21a in the passing direction of the game ball. The game area 21 is reached through the valve 21b. Then, the game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. On the information display panel 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified. The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “first special game”. The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b displays a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “second special game”. In some cases, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a “special game”. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (big hit lottery) to be described later.

  In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with time. In this specification, “definite stop display” means a state in which a symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. “Definite stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a miss symbol as a loss display result. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the player can recognize the jackpot. In a special game, when a loss symbol is derived, the player can recognize the loss.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time, and the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and then the big hit game is awarded after the special bonus game ends. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a very advantageous state for the player because the player can obtain a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

  The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays the number of times of the first special game whose execution is put on hold because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of first special games that are on hold is indicated as the first special hold number. The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays the number of times of the second special game in which the execution is held because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of the second special game being held is indicated as the second special hold number. For example, the maximum value of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is 4 respectively.

  The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally a normal symbol is derived. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols derivable to the normal symbol display unit 22e include at least a normal winning symbol and an ordinary off symbol. When the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal winning symbol. In a normal game, when an unusual symbol is derived, the player can usually recognize the deviation. In this embodiment, when the internal lottery (ordinary symbol winning lottery) is won, after the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, the ordinary winning game is awarded after the ordinary winning ordinary game ends. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is advantageous to the player because it is easy for the player to establish the starting condition of the second special game.

  The information display panel 22 includes a normal hold display portion 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays the number of normal games whose execution is held pending so that the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied.

  The information display panel 22 includes a right-handed display portion 22g. As will be described in detail later, the right-handed display unit 22g of the present embodiment executes notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball. In addition, for example, the information display panel 22 may include a remaining number display unit that displays the remaining number of prize balls to be paid out to the player. The plurality of display units do not need to be provided on the same member (in the present embodiment, the information display panel 22), and may be provided separately on portions different from the present embodiment.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 23 with various decorations at the approximate center of the game area 21 of the game board 20. The center frame 23 includes an opening 23a.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 25 includes a display area 25r where an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 through the opening 23a of the center frame 23 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r. The effect display device 25 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) of displaying a pattern imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start opening 26 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 23. The first start opening 26 is always opened so that a game ball can be entered. The first start port 26 is one of the winning ports. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 26 (shown in FIG. 6). For example, the first start sensor SE <b> 1 is provided in a passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the first start port 26 to the back side of the game board 20. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and the award ball payout condition is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start port 27 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 23. The second start port 27 is one of the winning ports. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 27 (shown in FIG. 6). For example, the second start sensor SE <b> 2 is provided in a passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the second start port 27 to the back side of the game board 20. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 28 that opens and closes the second start port 27. The first variable member 28 has an open state in which a game ball can easily enter or can enter the second start port 27, and a game ball can hardly enter or enter the second start port 27. It is possible to operate in a closed state that cannot be performed. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that moves the first variable member 28 between an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 6). The first variable member 28 is operated to the open state when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when the normal winning lottery is won).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 29 that opens to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 23. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 29 (shown in FIG. 6). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) that guides a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 29 to the back side of the game board 20. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a prize ball payout condition is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second variable member 30 that opens and closes the special winning opening 29. The second variable member 30 is a so-called big prize opening door. The second variable member 30 has an open state in which a game ball can easily enter or can enter the game winning opening 29, and the game ball can hardly enter or enter the game winning entrance 29. It is possible to operate in a closed state where it cannot. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that moves the second variable member 30 between an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 6). The second variable member 30 is operated in the open state when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when the big hit lottery is won).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 31 through which a game ball can pass (enter) in the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 23. The gate 31 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 31 (shown in FIG. 6). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a start condition for a normal game can be established. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 32. In the present embodiment, game balls that have not entered any winning opening are discharged from the out port 32 to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a winning opening different from the starting openings 26 and 27 and the big winning opening 29. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a member for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 such as a nail or a windmill.

Next, in the present embodiment, a path through which game balls flow down will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above is provided with a plurality of paths according to the firing strength of the game balls as paths through which the game balls flow down in the game area 21. The path through which the game ball flows can also be grasped as an area where the game ball flows down. In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of routes, the first route R1 that passes through the left side of the center frame 23 (effect display device 25) to the out port 32, and the right side of the center frame 23 to the out port 32. And a second route R2. The first route R1 and the second route R2 may partially overlap or not all overlap. Of the start ports 26 and 27, there is at least the first start port 26 on the first path R1. In the present embodiment, the first path R1 has a second start port 27. In the present embodiment, on the second path, there are a second start port 27, a special winning port 29, and a gate 31.

  In the following description, when the game board 20 is viewed from the front, the area located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game area 21 to the left and right is indicated as the left area R1a, and is located on the right side of the center line CL The region to be performed may be indicated as a right region R2a. The route flowing down the left region R1a corresponds to the first route R1, and the route flowing down the right region R2a corresponds to the second route R2. The left region R1a is a region near the guide passage 21a, and conversely, the right region R2a is a region away from the guide passage 21a.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the player operates the launch handle 15 to adjust the launch strength of the game ball, thereby dividing the game ball into the left region R1a and the right region R2a, It becomes possible to allow a game ball to enter the start opening 26, the second start opening 27, the big winning opening 29, or the gate 31. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the firing strength to be strong (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided to flow down to the right region R2a. 2. There is a possibility of entering the start opening 27, the big winning opening 29, or the gate 31. On the other hand, when the game ball is fired by adjusting the launch intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the left region R1a and may enter the first start port 26. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down the first route R1, the possibility that the game ball enters the second start port 27, the big winning port 29, or the gate 31 is low. In addition, the game ball is less likely to enter the first starting port 26 when flowing down the second route R2. In the following description, among the firing strengths of the game balls, the launch strength that is fired so that the game balls flow down the first route R1 is referred to as a first launch strength, and the game balls flow down the second route R2. The firing intensity to be fired is indicated as the second firing intensity. In addition, launching a game ball with the first launch strength may be indicated as “left-handed”, and launching a game ball with the second launch strength may be indicated as “right-handed”.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The big hit probability is a probability of winning a big hit in the internal lottery (big hit lottery). The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state. In the high probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is increased as compared to the low probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability variation state (probability variation state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second start port 27 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-power support state”. In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second start port 27 is increased, and the game ball can easily enter the second start port 27. Easy state).

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls described below, or by combining a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time of the normal game is shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) is changed with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control in which the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal game is longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the first variable member 28 is released in one normal hit game is larger than that in the low base state, and the first variable member 28 is once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the battery longer than that in the low base state. Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special game easier to be shorter than in the low base state. When the special symbol variation time reduction control is performed, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state”.

  In the following description, a gaming state having a low probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “low probability low base state”, and a gaming state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “high probability low base state”. In addition, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “low probability and high base state”, and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “high probability and high base state”. In the present embodiment, the low probability and high base state corresponds to the first gaming state, and the high probability and high base state corresponds to the second gaming state. The low base state (low probability low base state and high probability low base state) corresponds to the normal gaming state, and the high base state (low probability high base state and low probability high base state) corresponds to the specific gaming state. To do.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special symbol jackpot symbols. The multiple types of jackpot symbol Za are classified into jackpot symbol Za, jackpot symbol Zb, and jackpot symbol Zc. The types of jackpot games are determined for each type of jackpot symbol. A plurality of types of jackpot symbols may have a gaming state after the jackpot game ends. In other words, in this embodiment, the jackpot symbol corresponds to the type of jackpot that defines the privilege to be given to the player.

  In the big hit game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the big hit game, a round game in which the big winning opening 29 is opened after the opening effect is completed. A round game is played with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. In one round game, the grand prize opening 29 is until the first end condition for entering a predetermined upper limit number of game balls or the second end condition for elapse of a predetermined upper limit time is satisfied. Opened. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined ending time. The big hit game is ended with the end of the ending effect. In the following description, OP represents an opening, R represents a round, and ED represents an ending.

  In the jackpot symbols classified into jackpot symbols Za and Zc, a jackpot game having a maximum number of round games of 10 is defined. In the jackpot symbol classified as the jackpot symbol Zb, a jackpot game in which the upper limit number of round games is four is defined. In addition, the jackpot symbols classified into jackpot symbols Za and Zb are given a high probability state until the next jackpot game is given and the next jackpot game as the gaming state after the jackpot game ends. The high base state until it is set is determined. The jackpot symbol classified as jackpot symbol Zc includes a low probability state and a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) until the end of the special game as a gaming state to be given after the jackpot game is over. Alternatively, a high base state until a jackpot game is awarded before the upper limit number of special games is finished is defined.

  In the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of whether the upper limit number of round games is large or small, the big hit symbol Zb <the big hit symbol Za, Zc becomes an advantageous big hit symbol. Further, from the viewpoint of whether or not a high probability state is given, the jackpot symbol is advantageous in the order of jackpot symbol Zc <jackpot symbol Za, Zb. From the viewpoint of whether the number of special games to which the high base state is given is large or small, the jackpot symbol Zc <the jackpot symbol Za, Zb becomes an advantageous jackpot symbol. Therefore, the jackpot symbol Za is the most advantageous jackpot symbol because the upper limit number of round games is large, the number of special games to which a high base state is given is high, and a high probability state is given.

  For example, in the case of winning the big hit lottery, the selection rate of the big hit symbol Za is 45% in the second special game and 10% in the first special game. That is, in this embodiment, the selection rate of the big hit symbol Za when the big hit lottery is won is set higher in the second special game than in the first special game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second special game can be said to be a variable game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game. The number of types of jackpot symbols described above, the upper limit number of round games in jackpot game, the presence and number of high base states after the end of jackpot game, the presence and number of high probability states after the end of jackpot game, etc. It is an illustration and may be changed as appropriate.

Next, the playability in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
In the low base state, when a game ball is launched at the second launch intensity (when it is hit right), even if the game ball flowing down the second route R2 passes through the gate 31, 2 It is difficult to enter the starting port 27 and it is also difficult to enter the first starting port 26. On the other hand, when the game ball is fired at the first launch strength (when left-handed), the game ball flowing down the first route R1 may enter at least the first start port 26. . Therefore, in the low base state, the first firing strength is a firing strength that is likely to increase the profit for the player as compared to the second firing strength. The first firing strength (left-handed) is a recommended strength in the low base state, and the second firing strength (right-handed) is a non-recommended strength in the low base state.

  In the high base state, when a game ball is fired at the second launch strength (when it is hit right), the game ball flowing down the second route R2 passes through the gate 31, so that the game ball is 2. Enter the starting port 27 easily. Therefore, in the high base state, the second launch intensity is a launch intensity that is likely to increase the profit for the player as compared with the first launch intensity. The second firing strength (right strike) is a recommended strength in the high base state, and the first launch strength (left strike) is a non-recommended strength in the high base state.

  Further, in the big hit game, when a game ball is fired at the second launch strength (when it is hit right), the game ball flowing down the second route R2 can enter the big winning opening 29. On the other hand, when a game ball is fired at the first launch strength (when left-handed), the game ball flowing down the first route R1 is difficult to enter the grand prize winning opening 29. Therefore, in the jackpot game, the second firing strength is a firing strength that is likely to increase the profit for the player as compared to the first firing strength. The second firing strength (right strike) is a recommended strength in the jackpot game, and the first launch strength (left strike) is a non-recommended strength in a high base state.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 25 include an effect symbol variation game in which effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decoration design) with decoration such as a character or a pattern, and is used for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by changing and displaying the first, second, and third rows of symbol rows in a vertical direction (scroll display). The effect design in the first row is the so-called first design, the effect design in the second row is the so-called second design, and the effect design in the third row is the so-called third design.

  The production game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game, and is ended with the end of the special game. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. In a special game, when a big hit symbol is derived, a big hit symbol based on the production symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol based on the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all the rows are the same, such as “333” and “777”. In the special game, when the off symbol is derived, the off symbol based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the out-of-line design symbols are a combination of symbols such as “787” and “556” in which at least some of the design symbols are different from the other design symbols. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the present specification, “temporary stop display” means a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol is variably displayed again, such as “sway fluctuation state”.

  An effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect design is temporarily stopped in a specific column (in this embodiment, the first column and the third column) out of a plurality of columns, and the column is different from the specific column (in this embodiment, the first column). This is a state in which the effect symbols of (two rows) are continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include a mode transition effect that is performed by shifting the effect mode among a plurality of types of effect modes. In the multiple types of effect modes, at least some of the constituent elements of the display effects performed by the effect display device 25 may be different. For example, the components of the display effect are an effect symbol used in the effect game, a background displayed behind the effect game, and the type of character appearing in the effect game.

  In the plurality of types of effect modes, at least some of the components of the components of the light emission effect performed by the decorative lamp 16 may be different. For example, the components of the light emission effect are a light emission pattern, a light emission color, brightness, and the like. In the plural types of effect modes, at least some of the constituent elements of the sound effects performed by the speaker 17 may be different. For example, the components of the sound effect are sound effects, music (BGM), volume, and the like. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the constituent elements that are different among a plurality of types of effect modes correspond to mode identification information that enables the player to recognize the types of effect modes. That is, in each effect mode, the player can recognize the current effect mode by notifying mode identification information. In the following description, when “stay in a predetermined effect mode” is indicated, it is intended that the predetermined effect mode is executed by shifting to the predetermined effect mode.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal mode M1, a first advantageous mode M2, and a second advantageous mode M3 as production modes. The normal mode M1 is an effect mode in which the user stays in the low probability and low base state. The first advantageous mode M2 is an effect mode (so-called time reduction mode) for staying in a low-accuracy base state. The second advantageous mode M3 is an effect mode (so-called probability variation mode) in which the user stays in the highly accurate and high base state. In the present embodiment, the first advantageous mode M2 corresponds to the first effect mode, and the second advantageous mode M3 corresponds to the second effect mode.

  In addition, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 includes an effect of notifying the launch intensity of the game ball. In the following description, the effect of notifying the launch intensity of the game ball may be referred to as “notification effect”. The notification effect includes a right-handed notification effect for urging a right strike and a left-handed notification effect for urging a left strike. The right-handed notification effect is an effect of notifying the second launch intensity as the recommended strength, and the left-handed notification effect is an effect of notifying the first launch strength as the recommended strength. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 corresponds to an effect unit that executes an effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 5A to 5E, the execution mode of the right-handed notification effect includes an opening mode (OP mode) used in the opening effect and a round mode (R mode) used in the round effect. And an ending mode (ED mode) used in an ending effect. Moreover, the execution mode of the right-handed notification effect includes a high base medium mode used in a performance game in the high base state and a temporary mode that can be used in any gaming state.

  The opening aspect, the round aspect, the ending aspect, the high base medium aspect, and the provisional aspect of the right-handed notification effect are different in at least some of the constituent elements of the right-handed notification effect according to each aspect. For example, the components of the right-handed notification effect are the type of image to be displayed, the size to be displayed, the position to be displayed, and the like. In addition, the component of the right-handed notification effect is the operation of an image when the image to be displayed is a moving image. Here, specific examples of the right-handed notification effect and the left-handed notification effect will be described.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the opening mode of the right-handed notification effect is to display an image with a character string (right-handed) for urging right-handed in a right-pointing arrow in the display area 25r. This is a mode of displaying large in the approximate center. For example, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), in the round mode of the right-handed notification effect, an image with a character string (right-handed) that prompts a right-hand stroke in a right-pointing arrow is displayed in the upper right corner of the display area 25r. This is a mode of displaying small. For example, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), the ending mode of the right-handed notification effect is an image with a character string (right-handed) for urging right-handed in a right-pointing arrow in the display area 25r. It is an aspect which displays small along a lower edge part.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5D, in the high-base medium mode of the right-handed notification effect, an image imitating a character string that prompts a right-handed (please right-handed) is displayed on the upper edge of the display area 25r. It is the aspect which displays small along. For example, as shown in FIG. 5E, in the temporary mode of the right-handed notification effect, an image simulating a character string that prompts right-handing (please right-handed) is displayed small in the approximate center of the display area 25r. It is an aspect. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 5F, the left-handed notification effect is an image that imitates a character string that prompts left-handed (please return to left-handed) along the upper edge of the display area 25r. It is executed in such a manner that it is displayed in a small size.

  Note that the above-described right-handed notification effects are merely examples, so long as the player can recognize the firing strength (right-handed) at which the game ball flows down the second route R2. You may change into such an aspect. In addition, any of the left-handed notification effects described above is merely an example, so long as the player can recognize the firing strength (left-handed) at which the game ball flows down the first route R1. You may change into such an aspect.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a first control unit (main control means) on the back side of the game board 20. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) as control information according to the results of the processes. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub board 41 as a second control unit (sub control means) on the back side of the game board 20. The sub board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs processing for executing the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 16, the sound effect by the speaker 17, and the display effect by the effect display device 25.

First, the main substrate 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a main control program. When an interrupt request is generated, the main control CPU 40a calls and executes a predetermined process (hereinafter referred to as interrupt process) triggered by the generation of the interrupt request. In the present embodiment, the interrupt request is periodically generated every 4 milliseconds as a predetermined time. Note that the interrupt cycle may be longer than 4 milliseconds or shorter than 4 milliseconds. For example, the interrupt request is generated by an interrupt controller as interrupt generating means (not shown). As described above, the main control CPU 40a according to the present embodiment periodically executes interrupt processing.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The plurality of types of variation patterns are information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. In addition, the variation pattern may be information that can specify a part or all of the contents of the effect of the effect game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game.

  For example, the fluctuation pattern includes a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. For example, in the jackpot variation pattern, the contents of the effect of finally deriving the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect as the effect contents of the effect game. For example, in the deviation variation pattern, the contents of the effect for deriving the symbol combination of the eventually without the reach effect or through the reach effect are defined as the effect contents of the effect game.

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. Further, the main board 40 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the main board 40, and the main control CPU 40a performs the control at every predetermined control cycle. A software random number may be generated by updating the value of the random number.

  The main control CPU 40a is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect a game ball via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is connected to the actuators A1 and A2 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is connected to the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub board 41 is connected to the main board 40. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, output of control signals from the main board 40 to the sub board 41 is allowed, but output of control signals from the sub board 41 to the main board 40 is not allowed. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main board 40 to the sub board 41.

  The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. For example, the sub control CPU 41a performs a process related to the effect by executing a sub control program. The sub control ROM 41b stores a sub control program, a table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a display effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the display effect in the effect display device 25, and display effect data used to execute the display effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a light-emitting effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the light-emitting effect in the decorative lamp 16, and light-emitting effect data used to execute the light-emitting effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sound effect pattern that can specify a sound effect mode (contents) in the speaker 17 and sound effect data used to execute the sound effect.

  The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-board 41 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the sub-board 41, and the sub-control CPU 41a performs the control at every predetermined control cycle. A software random number may be generated by updating the value of the random number.

  The sub board 41 is connected to the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub board 41 is connected to the decorative lamp 16 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp 16 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub board 41 is connected to the speaker 17 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 17 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, a special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a as an interrupt process will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 26 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1. Step S101). When the game ball is not in the first start port 26 (step S101: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S105. On the other hand, when a game ball is in the first starting port 26 (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 40a has an upper limit number (the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c). In this embodiment, it is determined whether it is less than 4) (step S102). When the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number (step S102: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S105.

  On the other hand, if the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step S102: YES), the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. (Step S103). In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets control information (hereinafter referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the control information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-board 41 in the next interrupt processing (output processing).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c (step S104). For example, the random number is a random number used for jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, or the like. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition for the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. When the process of step S104 ends, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S105.

  In step S105, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 27 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start sensor SE2. When no game ball is in the second start port 27 (step S105: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when a game ball is in the second start port 27 (step S105: YES), the main control CPU 40a has the upper limit number (the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c). In this embodiment, it is determined whether it is less than 4) (step S106). When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. (Step S107). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets control information (hereinafter referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c (step S108). For example, the random number is a random number used for jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, or the like. In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. When the process of step S108 ends, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, a special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a as an interrupt process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a special game execution condition is satisfied (step S201). In the processing of step S201, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when it is not a big hit game and is not in a special game, while it makes a negative determination when it is a big hit game or during a special game. When the execution condition for the special game is not satisfied (step S201: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (step S202: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. Is determined (step S202). When the second special hold number is not 1 or more (step S202: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more ( Step S203). If the first special hold number is not 1 or more (step S203: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the first special hold number is 1 or more (step S203: YES), the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting 1 (step S204). In the process of step S204, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets a first hold number command that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c (step S205). When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the random number information read in the processing of step S205 and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b ( Step S206). The process of step S206 corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination) of whether or not a big hit. For example, the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be made based on whether or not the value of the random number information matches the jackpot determination value. For example, whether or not to win a jackpot may be determined based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  When winning a big hit (step S206: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit symbol to be derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game (step S207). For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the jackpot symbol or the variation pattern by lottery using the random number information read in the process of step S205. In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a sets control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and control information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern is output to the output buffer. Set. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  In the case of a loss that is not won in the big win (step S206: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines a loss symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game (step S208). For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the off symbol or the variation pattern by lottery using the random number information read in the process of step S205. In the process of step S208, the main control CPU 40a sets control information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined symbol to be lost in the output buffer. In the process of step S208, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and sets a game start command instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the second special reservation number is 1 or more (step S202: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs steps S209 to S213 related to the second special game in the same manner as the processing related to the first special game in steps S204 to S208. Process.

  That is, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting 1 (step S209). In the process of step S209, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets a second hold number command that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a big hit for the second special game (step S211). The main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be derived in the second special game, and sets a symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol in the output buffer (steps S212 and S213). The main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern of the second special game, and can specify the determined variation pattern, and sets a game start command instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern in the output buffer. (Steps S212 and S213). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a performs a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the main control CPU 40a, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, instructs to stop the variation of the effect symbol, and controls information for deriving the symbol combination (hereinafter, game end) Set to the output buffer.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the type of the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a starts control for giving the specified jackpot game after the end of the jackpot special game, and performs processing for outputting predetermined control information. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game by executing a big hit process.

  When the special bonus game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets control information (hereinafter referred to as an opening designation command) instructing execution of the opening effect in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 to open the big winning opening 29 in accordance with the release mode (open pattern) set for the big hit game, and starts the round game. When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied after starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 29 is closed, and ends the round game. . The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games determined in the jackpot game is completed. Further, every time a round game is started, the main control CPU 40a sets control information (hereinafter referred to as a round designation command) instructing execution of a round effect in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets control information (hereinafter referred to as an ending designation command) for instructing execution of the ending effect in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game.

Next, game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a specifies the gaming state to be given after the big hit game is ended based on the big hit symbol (that is, the type of the big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the provision of the low probability state, the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to control the low probability state when the jackpot game is ended. Set to. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the provision of the high probability state, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the probability state flag, a value that can be specified to control the high probability state when the jackpot game is ended.

  When the high control state is specified, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the base state flag, a value that can be specified to control the high control state when the big hit game is finished. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets control information (hereinafter referred to as a high base state designation command) that can specify that the gaming state is the high base state in the output buffer. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the provision of the high base state in which the upper limit number is determined, the main control CPU 40a stores the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game to which the high base state is provided.

  Each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the remaining number of times becomes zero, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the base state flag, a value that can be specified to control the low base state as the special game with the remaining number of times zero ends. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets control information (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) that can specify that the gaming state is the low base state in the output buffer.

  The main control CPU 40a sets, in the probability state flag, a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state, and a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low base state when a big hit game is awarded. Set to base state flag. As described above, the main board 40 as the first control unit executes processing for controlling the gaming state.

Next, a normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a as an interrupt process will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 31 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 31, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 31, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal suspensions stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). To do. When the number of normal holdings is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal holdings is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding 1. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated number of normal holdings.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information so that it can be specified. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, a normal symbol start process performed as an interrupt process by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a normal game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not being played and the normal game is not being played, while a negative determination is made when the normal hit game is being played or the normal game is being played. When the normal game execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal hold stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the number of normal holdings is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal hold is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting one. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated number of normal holdings is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal lottery (ordinary hit determination) of whether or not the normal hit. For example, in the case of adopting the above-described normal symbol probability variation control, the main control CPU 40a is normal so that in the high base state, the probability of determining winning per normal is higher than in the low base state. It is better to determine whether or not to win.

  In the case of winning the normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when adopting the normal symbol variation time reduction control, the main control CPU 40a determines the first variation time in the low base state, and sets the second variation time shorter than the first variation time in the high base state. It is good to decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game and displays the information so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived when the variation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses. The panel 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal winning is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 27 when the normal game ends, and opens the second starting port 27 according to the determined opening pattern. The first actuator A1 is controlled. For example, when the above-described opening time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a selects the first opening pattern in the low base state, and plays one normal hit game in the high base state rather than the first opening pattern. It is preferable to determine the second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the first variable member 28 is long.

Next, the right handed notification process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a recognizes that it is recommended that the game ball be fired with the second firing strength, that is, right-handed is recommended until the end of the big hit game. The right-handed display portion 22g of the information display panel 22 is controlled so as to display the hit information). Displaying right-handed information is a right-handed notification. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the right-handed display portion 22g of the information display panel 22 so as to display right-handed information from the start to the end of the high base state.

  The main control CPU 40a can recognize that it is recommended that the game ball be fired with the first firing strength from the start to the end of the low base state that is not in the big hit game. The right-handed display portion 22g of the information display panel 22 is controlled so as to display various information (hereinafter referred to as left-handed information). Displaying left-handed information is a left-handed notification. For example, the main control CPU 40a is configured such that the right-handed display unit 22g is turned on during a big hit game or a high base state, and the right-handed display unit 22g is turned off during a low base state that is not a big hit game. The display panel 22 is controlled.

Next, a right-handed designation command output process performed as an interrupt process by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The right-handed designation command output process outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a right-handed designation command) that can specify that the recommended strength at that time is the second firing strength (right-handed) at a predetermined cycle. Process. In the present embodiment, the state in which the recommended strength is the second launch strength corresponds to the big hit game and the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a big hit game or a high base state is in effect (step S301). That is, in the process of step S301, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the recommended intensity at that time is the second firing intensity (right-handed). If neither the big hit game nor the high base state is in effect (step S301: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the right-handed designation command output process.

  When the big hit game or the high base state is in effect (step S301: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the value of the output counter N stored in the main control RAM 40c is nine. The output counter N is a counter for counting the number of execution times of interrupt processing. The output counter N only needs to be configured as information that can specify the number of execution times of interrupt processing, and may not be numerical data that directly indicates the number of execution times of interrupt processing.

  When the value of the output counter N is 9 (step S302: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets a right-handed designation command in the output buffer (step S303). Next, the main control CPU 40a sets the output counter N stored in the main control RAM 40c to 0 and clears it (step S304). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the right-handed designation command output process.

  When the value of the output counter N is not 9 (step S302: YES), the main control CPU 40a updates the output counter N stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding 1 (step S305). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the right-handed designation command output process.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a right-handed designation command is output every time ten interruption processing (right-handed designation command output processing) is performed as a predetermined number of times by performing a right-handed designation command output process. The buffer is set and output to the sub-board 41. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a right-handed designation command is output from the main board 40 to the sub-board 41 every 40 milliseconds.

  As described above, the right-handed designation command of this embodiment corresponds to specific control information output at a predetermined cycle. That is, the right-handed designation command is output every time a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 10 times) of interrupt processing is executed. The right-handed designation command is either in the case of being controlled in the low-accuracy base state (first gaming state) or in the case of being controlled in the high-accuracy base state (second gaming state). Is also output.

  Further, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment stays in the first advantageous mode M2 in the low accuracy and high base state, and stays in the second advantageous mode M3 in the high accuracy and high base state. That is, in the present embodiment, the right-handed designation command is controlled in the first advantageous mode M2 (low accuracy and high base state) and in the second advantageous mode M3 (high accuracy and high base state). It is output in any case.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the restart process (reset process) performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. The sub control CPU 41a of the present embodiment is configured to be restarted (reset) when a predetermined phenomenon occurs. When the secondary control CPU 41a is restarted, it initializes various information such as a flag stored in the secondary control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a resumes the process of receiving the control information input from the main board 40 and executing a predetermined effect when a predetermined start-up time has elapsed since the restart. Yes. When the restart occurs, the sub-control CPU 41a receives an image indicating that it is returning from the restart until it receives control information input from the main board 40 and starts a predetermined effect (hereinafter referred to as a returning image). The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to display.

  Here, the phenomenon to be restarted is a state in which the sub-control CPU 41a is difficult to control. For example, the phenomenon to be restarted is a state where a series of processing is repeated infinitely (so-called infinite loop) due to a bug originally included in the sub-control program. For example, the phenomenon to be restarted is that information is written (stored) in an area that is set to write-inhibited in the storage area of the sub-control RAM 41c due to a bug originally included in the sub-control program. Is a state in which is performed. In addition, a state in which a series of processing is repeated indefinitely or a state in which information is written to an area set to write prohibition is a flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c due to the occurrence of noise such as static electricity. It may be caused by the change of information such as.

  The sub-control CPU 41a may be configured to be restarted when a signal (reset signal) instructing reset is input from a power supply board (not shown). In such a case, it is conceivable that the sub control CPU 41a erroneously recognizes that a reset signal has been input and restarted due to the occurrence of noise such as static electricity. It is also conceivable that, due to the occurrence of noise such as static electricity, the power supply board erroneously outputs a reset signal, and the sub-control CPU 41a to which the reset signal is input is restarted.

The jackpot effect process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the big hit effect is performed during the big hit game. Specifically, when the opening control command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed. When the round designation command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. When the ending designation command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed.

Next, the effect mode process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub control CPU 41a shifts to the first advantageous mode M2 when the big hit game based on the big hit symbol Zc is completed. For example, if the special symbol identifiable from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol Zc, the sub-control CPU 41a enters the game start command after inputting the ending designation command, and displays the mode flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. , A value that can specify that the first advantageous mode M2 is to be executed is set.

  The sub control CPU 41a shifts to the second advantageous mode M3 when the big hit game based on the big hit symbols Za and Zb is completed. For example, when the special symbol identifiable from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol Za, Zb, the sub control CPU 41a enters the game start command after inputting the ending designation command, and the mode stored in the sub control RAM 41c. A value capable of specifying execution of the second advantageous mode M3 is set in the flag.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts to the normal mode M1 when shifting from the high base state to the low base state without being awarded a big hit game. For example, when the low base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can specify that the normal mode M1 is executed in the mode flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Thus, in this embodiment, the sub board | substrate 41 corresponded to a 2nd control part performs the process which controls presentation mode.

Next, the effect game process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub control CPU 41 a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the effect game and the effect accompanying the effect game are performed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the effect game when a game start command and a symbol command are input. That is, the sub control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination of the missing symbol based on the effect symbol.

  In addition, when the reach condition is established, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine a symbol combination including a reach when performing the reach effect in the current effect game. For example, as the reach condition, it may be determined that the reach variation pattern is specified among the deviation variation patterns, and the sub-control CPU 41a performs the effect lottery using a predetermined random number, and the effect lottery You may decide that you won.

  In addition, when the game start command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to display the effect symbols in a variable manner. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that a predetermined effect is executed based on a variation pattern that can be specified from the game start command. To do. For example, the predetermined effects include a jackpot notice effect, a suggestion effect suggesting a gaming state, and the like.

  Then, when the predetermined timing arrives, the sub control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol, and derives the symbol combination based on the event symbol upon input of the game end command. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may count a change time that can be specified from the change pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive the symbol combination when the change time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to play the effect game in a mode corresponding to the effect mode in which the user is staying. For example, the sub control CPU 41a specifies the current effect mode from the mode flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c, and plays the effect game using the effect symbol, background, and character corresponding to the specified effect mode. Let it be done.

Next, the notification process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The notification process is a process for the sub-control CPU 41a to perform a notification effect.
As shown in FIG. 10, in the notification process, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not an opening designation command has been input (step S401). When the opening designation command is input (step S401: YES), the sub control CPU 41a specifies that the notification state flag F stored in the sub control RAM 41c is to execute the right-handed notification effect in the opening mode. A possible value of 01H is set (step S402). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the notification process.

  When the opening designation command has not been input (step S401: NO), the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not a round designation command has been input (step S403). When the round designation command is input (step S403: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the notification state flag F stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is to execute the right-handed notification effect in the round mode. A possible value of 02H is set (step S404). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the notification process.

  When the round designation command is not input (step S403: NO), the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the ending designation command is input (step S405). When the ending designation command is input (step S405: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the notification state flag F stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is to execute the right-handed notification effect in the ending mode. A possible value of 03H is set (step S406). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the notification process.

  When the ending designation command has not been input (step S405: NO), the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the high base state designation command has been input (step S407). When the high base state designation command is input (step S407: YES), the sub control CPU 41a executes the right-handed notification effect in the high base middle mode on the notification state flag F stored in the sub control RAM 41c. 04H, which is a value that can be specified to be set, is set (step S408). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the notification process.

  When the high base state designation command has not been input (step S407: NO), the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the low base state designation command has been input (step S409). When the low base state designation command is input (step S409: YES), the sub-control CPU 41a can specify that the notification state flag F stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is to execute the left-handed notification effect. A correct value of 05H is set (step S410). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the notification process.

  If the low base state designation command has not been input (step S409: NO), the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not a right-handed designation command has been input (step S411). When the right-handed designation command is not input (step S411: NO), the sub control CPU 41a ends the notification process. When the right-handed designation command is input (step S411: YES), the sub control CPU 41a is a value that can specify that the notification state flag F stored in the sub control RAM 41c is to execute the notification effect. It is determined whether any one of 01H to 06H is set (step S412).

  When none of the values 01H to 06H that can specify that the right-handed notification effect is to be executed is set (step S412: NO), the sub control CPU 41a notifies the sub control RAM 41c. The state flag F is set to 06H, which is a value that can specify that the right-handed notification effect in the temporary mode is to be executed (step S413). Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the notification process. If any of 01H to 06H, which is a value that can specify that the notification effect is to be executed, is set (step S412: YES), the sub control CPU 41a ends the notification process. To do.

  Note that the initial value of the notification state flag F set in the restart process described above is, for example, 00H, and may be a value different from a value that can specify that the notification effect is to be executed. That is, it can be said that the initial value of the notification state flag F is a value that can specify that the notification effect is not executed. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the notification effect to be executed in a manner corresponding to the value of the notification state flag F in a process different from the notification process. That is, the sub control CPU 41a changes the notification effect mode to a mode corresponding to the updated value as the notification state flag F is updated. When the left-handed notification effect is started, the sub-control CPU 41a sets and clears the initial value in the notification state flag F when a predetermined time has elapsed, and ends the left-handed notification effect.

  In the present embodiment, the right-handed notification effect according to the provisional aspect corresponds to a specific effect that is an effect of notifying the launch intensity of the game ball. That is, the sub-board 41 as the second control unit causes the effect display device 25 as the effect unit to execute the right-handed notification effect in the temporary mode based on the right-handed designation command corresponding to the specific control information. And it can be said that the sub board | substrate 41 can specify the discharge intensity | strength of the game ball alert | reported in alerting | reporting effect based on the right-handed designation | designated command.

Next, an example of a specific execution mode of the notification effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the effect display device 25, when an opening designation command is output from the main board 40 to the sub board 41, a right-handed notification effect in the opening mode is started (time point t1). In addition, with the start of the big hit game, the output of a periodic right-handed designation command every 40 milliseconds is started (time points t1, t2).

  For example, when the secondary control CPU 41a is restarted at the time point t3 during the opening time, all processing up to immediately before the restart is completed, and information such as a flag stored in the secondary control RAM 41c is stored. All are initialized. The information initialized by restart includes the above-described notification state flag. In the effect display device 25, when the restart of the sub-control CPU 41a occurs, all the images displayed until immediately before the restart are hidden, and instead, the returning image is displayed (time points t3 to t3). t7).

  The sub-control CPU 41a does not accept control information output from the main board 40 until a predetermined activation time elapses after the restart (time t3 to t6). Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a does not cause the effect display device 25 to execute the right-handed notification effect in the temporary mode even when the right-handed designation command is input from the main board 40 at the times t4 and t5.

  Then, in the effect display device 25, when the right-handed designation command is output from the main board 40 after the activation time has elapsed and before the round designation command is output, the right-handed notification effect according to the temporary mode starts. (Time t7). Here, the trigger for the right-handed notification effect in the opening mode is the output of the opening designation command, and the opening designation command is output only at the start of the big hit game (opening effect). Therefore, if the secondary control CPU 41a restarts after the opening designation command is output, the right-handed notification effect cannot be resumed unless a new round designation command is input. On the other hand, in this embodiment, even if the secondary control CPU 41a is restarted after the opening designation command is output, the right-handed designation command is output at a predetermined cycle. The right-handed notification effect can be resumed before the command is output.

  Thereafter, in the effect display device 25, when a round designation command for designating the first round game is output from the main board 40, the right-handed notification effect in the temporary mode is terminated, and instead, the right in the round mode is displayed. The strike notification effect is started (time t8). Further, in the effect display device 25, when a round designation command for designating the second round game is output from the main board 40, a right-handed notification effect in a round manner is executed continuously from the first round game. (Time t11).

  In the present embodiment, in the effect display device 25, when a right-handed notification effect in a mode other than the temporary mode is being executed, even if a right-handed designation command is output, the right-handed notification effect in the temporary mode is not started (time point) t1, t2, t9, t10). That is, in the present embodiment, the right-handed notification effect according to a mode other than the temporary mode is executed with priority over the right-handed notification effect according to the temporary mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the right-handed designation command is output at a predetermined cycle even in a situation where a right-handed notification effect according to a mode other than the temporary mode is being executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, no matter what timing the secondary control CPU 41a restarts, after the secondary control CPU 41a can accept a command, it is at least 40 milliseconds. You can enter a right-handed command in Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the sub-control CPU 41a is restarted and the right-handed notification effect is ended, the right-handed notification effect can be quickly started.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the effect display device 25, when the high base state designation command is output from the main board 40 to the sub board 41, the right-handed notification effect according to the ending mode is terminated, and instead, the high base state designation command is output. A right-handed notification effect in the middle mode is started (time t11). Further, a periodic right-handed designation command is output every 40 milliseconds started with the start of the big hit game. For example, when the restart of the sub control CPU 41a occurs at time t13, the effect display device 25 hides all the images displayed until immediately before the restart, and instead displays the returning image. (Time t13 to t17).

  Then, in the effect display device 25, when the right-handed designation command is output from the main board 40 after the activation time has elapsed and before the low base state designation command is output, the right-handed notification effect according to the temporary mode is output. Is started (time t17). Here, the trigger of the right-handed notification effect by the high base medium mode is the output of the high base state designation command, and the high base state designation command is output only at the time of transition to the high base state after the end of the big hit game. The Therefore, if the sub-control CPU 41a is restarted after the high base state designation command is output, the notification effect cannot be resumed unless the low base state designation command is newly input. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, after the output of the high base state designation command, even if the secondary control CPU 41a is restarted, the right-handed designation command is output at a predetermined cycle. The right-handed notification effect can be resumed before the low base state designation command is output.

  Thereafter, in the effect display device 25, when the low base state designation command is output from the main board 40, the right-handed notification effect in the temporary mode is terminated, and instead, the left-handed notification effect is started (time point) t21). In the present embodiment, in the effect display device 25, when a right-handed notification effect in a mode other than the temporary mode is being executed, even if a right-handed designation command is output, the right-handed notification effect in the temporary mode is not started (time point) t12). In other words, the right-handed notification effect in a mode other than the temporary mode is executed with priority over the right-handed notification effect in the temporary mode.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the right-handed designation command is output every 40 milliseconds (10 interrupt processes). For example, when the output cycle (interval) of the right-handed designation command is too short, such as 2 milliseconds, the processing performed based on the input of the current right-handed designation command is the next right-handed designation command. There is a risk that it will not be completed before the input. On the other hand, for example, when the output cycle (interval) of the right-handed designation command is too long, such as 100,000 milliseconds, the right-handed notification effect cannot be promptly resumed.

Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) According to this embodiment, a right-handed designation command is output from the main board 40 at a predetermined cycle, and the sub-board 41 causes a right-handed notification effect to be executed based on the right-handed designation command. For this reason, in this embodiment, even when an abnormality occurs in the control operation of the sub-board 41 due to static electricity or the like during execution of the right-handed notification effect, based on the right-handed designation command that is periodically input, A right-handed notification effect can be executed. Therefore, the effect can be appropriately executed.

(2) According to the present embodiment, even if an abnormality occurs in the control operation of the sub-board 41, it is possible to appropriately execute the effect of informing the game ball launch intensity.
(3) According to the present embodiment, the right-handed designation command is output every time a predetermined number of interruption processes are executed, so that the right-handed notification effect can be quickly returned.

  (4) According to the present embodiment, the right-handed designation command is output at a predetermined cycle at least from the start to the end of the high base state. The high base state is a game state that is advantageous for the player because it facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start port 27. In such an advantageous high base state, by making it possible to return the right-handed notification effect, it is possible to effectively suppress a decrease in the interest of the player due to the fact that the right-handed notification effect is not returned.

  (5) According to the present embodiment, the right-handed designation command is output at a predetermined cycle at least from when the big hit game is started until it is ended. In the present embodiment, in the big hit game advantageous to the player, the right-handed notification effect can be returned, so that it is possible to effectively suppress the lowering of the player's interest due to the fact that the right-handed notification effect is not returned.

  (6) According to the present embodiment, the right-handed designation command is output regardless of whether the command is controlled to the low accuracy base state or the high accuracy base state. . Therefore, in any gaming state, by making it possible to return the right-handed notification effect, it is possible to effectively suppress a decrease in the interest of the player due to the fact that the right-handed notification effect is not returned.

  (7) According to the present embodiment, the right-handed designation command is output regardless of whether the command is controlled to the first advantageous mode M2 or the second advantageous mode M3. . Therefore, in any effect mode, by making it possible to return the right-handed notification effect, it is possible to effectively suppress a decrease in the interest of the player due to the fact that the right-handed notification effect is not returned.

  (8) According to the present embodiment, the right-handed designation command is output at a predetermined cycle in a process different from the special symbol start process or the big hit process. Therefore, in this embodiment, even when the secondary control CPU 41a is restarted, the right-handed notification effect is produced based on the right-handed designation command without waiting for the progress of the big hit game or the execution of the special game. Can start.

For example, the embodiment described above may be changed to another embodiment as follows.
-The game start command may be comprised so that a game state can be specified. For example, the value of the game start command in the high base state may be different from the value of the game start command in the low base state. In this case, when the sub-control CPU 41a executes the right-handed notification effect in the temporary mode and inputs a game start command that can identify the high-base state, the right-handed notification effect in the high-base medium mode It is preferable to control the effect display device 25 so that According to such a configuration, even if the sub-control CPU 41a is restarted, first, after temporarily returning the right-handed notification effect in the temporary mode, with the start of the effect game, It is possible to completely return to the right-handed notification effect by the high base middle mode. Also, in this case, the right-handed notification effect in the temporary mode can be used both in the big hit game and in the high base state, so the data amount for executing the right-handed notification effect in the temporary mode is reduced, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 It is possible to prevent the control configuration from becoming complicated.

  The control information that is output at a predetermined cycle may be a command that designates another effect in addition to or instead of the right-handed designation command. For example, if the mode designation command for designating the production mode is output at a predetermined cycle, the production mode can be promptly restored even when the sub-control CPU 41a is restarted. For example, if a background designation command for designating a background image is output in a predetermined cycle, the background image in the effect game can be quickly restored even when the sub-control CPU 41a is restarted. For example, if a symbol type designation command for designating the type of effect symbol is output at a predetermined cycle, the effect symbol type in the effect game is quickly determined even when the sub-control CPU 41a is restarted. You can return to For example, if a left-handed designation command for designating a left-handed notification effect is output at a predetermined cycle, the left-handed notification effect can be quickly restored even when the sub-control CPU 41a is restarted. . The left-handed notification effect may be executed in the low base state.

  The notification effect may include a light effect by the decorative lamp 16 and a sound effect by the speaker 17. Each aspect of the right-handed notification effect may be different in at least some of the constituent elements of the right-handed notification effect according to each aspect.

  -The mode of the right-handed notification effect may be changed. For example, one or more of the aspects of the opening aspect, the round aspect, the ending aspect, the high base medium aspect, and the temporary aspect of the right-handed notification effect may be omitted. Moreover, the type of right-handed notification effect may be one type used in common.

  The main control CPU 40a may set the right-handed designation command in the output buffer only during the big hit game in the right-handed designation command output process. That is, the right-handed designation command may be output at a predetermined cycle at least from when the big hit game is started until it is finished.

  -The output cycle of the right-handed designation command (specific control information) may be changed. For example, the right-handed designation command may be output with a period of less than 40 milliseconds, or may be output with a period of more than 40 milliseconds. That is, in the right-handed designation command output process, the number of executions of the interrupt process that outputs the right-handed designation command may be changed as appropriate.

  The main control CPU 40a may set the right-handed designation command in the output buffer only during the high base state in the right-handed designated command output process. That is, the right-handed designation command may be output at a predetermined cycle at least from the start to the end of the high base state.

  The main control CPU 40a may set the right-handed designation command in the output buffer only in a specific period that is a part of the period during the big hit game or the high base state in the right-handed designation command output process. . This specific period may be, for example, an opening effect, a specific round game, or a period for executing an ending effect. After the big hit game starts, the special game is executed. It may be a period until the number of times reaches a specific number.

The information display panel 22 may be a dedicated device that provides notification regarding the launch intensity of the game ball. That is, the information display panel 22 may include only the right-handed display portion 22g.
The position of the information display panel 22 may be provided in any part as long as it is a position that can be visually recognized by the player.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a right-handed auxiliary display unit capable of displaying right-handed information separately from the right-handed display unit 22g and the effect display device 25. When the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 to execute the right-handed notification effect, the sub-control CPU 41a may control the right-handed auxiliary display unit to display right-handed information. Note that the right-handed auxiliary display unit may be provided in any portion as long as the player can visually recognize the right-handed auxiliary display unit.

  -The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with three or more paths as paths through which game balls flow down. That is, the recommended route and the non-recommended route may be set according to the gaming state, and the number of routes may be changed as appropriate.

The special game may be displayed on the effect display device 25. In this case, the effect game may not be displayed.
-A 1st special game and a 2nd special game may be performed in a hold order, may be performed alternately, and may be performed in parallel simultaneously. Further, the second special game may be omitted.

The function of the main board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.
The main control CPU 40a, the main control ROM 40b, and the main control RAM 40c may be configured as a one-chip microcomputer.

  The function of the sub board 41 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 25, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 16, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker 17. You may further provide the overall board which controls a board group centrally. The sub control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The specific control information such as a right-handed designation command output at a predetermined cycle may be control information output from the overall board to the display board, lamp board, and sound board.
-You may apply to the slot machine as a game machine. In this case, the slot machine uses medals as game media. When receiving the operation of the operation lever, the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 performs a role lottery and starts rotating the reels. When receiving the operation of the stop button, the main control CPU 40a stops the reel in accordance with the result of the lottery and the operation timing of the stop button, and derives a combination of symbols (display result). Then, when the combination of symbols stopped on the active line is a combination of symbols predetermined as awarding a prize, the main control CPU 40a gives the player a prize determined for the combination of symbols. Give. For example, the prize includes replay (replay game), payout of medals, bonus game, and ART state. Then, the control information output at a predetermined cycle may be a command for designating another effect, such as an ART state, instead of the right-handed designation command.

The following technical idea can be understood from the above-described embodiment.
(B) The second control unit executes a process for controlling the effect mode, and the effect mode includes a first effect mode and a second effect mode, and the specific control information is It is output regardless of whether the control is in the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

  (B) a first control unit that outputs control information, a second control unit that executes a predetermined process based on control information input from the first control unit, and an effect unit that executes an effect, The control information output by the first control unit includes specific control information output at a predetermined cycle, and the second control unit generates a specific effect based on the specific control information. Let the department execute.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 25 ... Production display device (production unit), 40 ... Main board (first control unit), 40a ... Main control CPU, 41 ... Sub board (second control unit), 41a ... Sub-control CPU.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine to which a jackpot game is given to open the jackpot after winning the jackpot,
A first control unit that outputs control information;
A second control unit that executes predetermined processing based on control information input from the first control unit;
A directing unit that executes the directing,
The first control unit executes processing for controlling a gaming state, and the gaming state includes a first gaming state, a second gaming state, and a third gaming state,
The control information output by the first control unit includes any of the case where the first gaming state is controlled, the case where the second gaming state is controlled, and the case where the third gaming state is controlled. Specific control information that is output in a predetermined cycle even in the case of
The second control unit, on the basis of the specific control information is a Japanese Tei演 unloading of recommended to fire the game ball with the first radiation strength can execute processing Ru is executed by the rendering unit,
The third gaming state is a state where the jackpot game is given,
In the jackpot game, a round period is started with the end of the opening period, and the big winning opening is opened when the round period starts,
The first firing strength is a firing strength at which the game ball is easily guided to the winning prize opening as compared to the second firing strength.
In the presentation unit, the opening period prior Once started Kitoku Tei演 unloading is performed in the first embodiment, during the opening period, when the front Stories second control unit is restarted, supra Kitoku Tei演 There gaming machine, characterized in that after being executed in the second embodiment, the Japanese Tei演 unloading the first round period Ru is started is executed in the third embodiment.

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