JP7001136B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Generally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine has a main control device that mainly controls a game and a peripheral control device that controls peripheral devices such as a symbol display device and a payout device. Here, the peripheral control device of the gaming machine executes control of the peripheral device connected to the peripheral control device based on the control command set and output by the main control device. For example, when the effect display control device connected to the symbol display device receives various commands from the main control device, such as a variation pattern command indicating a pattern of symbol variation display and a type command indicating the type of stop symbol. , Control of the effect displayed on the symbol display device is executed based on those commands.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2000-317092

In recent years, there has been a tendency for the production of games to be diversified for the purpose of enhancing the enjoyment of games. However, with the diversification of effects, the burden on the main control device may increase due to an excessive increase in the types (numbers) of commands for the main control device to instruct peripheral control devices to produce effects. ..

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing an increase in the burden on the main control means .

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 has a display means capable of displaying identification information, a main control means for controlling the game, and transmission from the main control means when a start condition is satisfied. The display control means is provided with a display control means for displaying the variation display of the identification information on the display means based on the control command to be performed, and the display control means is a variation of the variation display to be displayed on the display means. A variable mode setting means for setting an aspect based on the control command is provided, and the variable mode setting means sets the variable mode based on a plurality of the control commands including at least a first command and a second command. The first variation mode setting means is configured to include the first variation mode setting means to be set, and the first variation mode setting means is for selection, which is a variation time for selecting the variation mode based on the first command and the second command. A selection variable time determining means for determining the variable time is provided, and the second command is a command used for purposes other than the selection variable time determination by the selection variable time determining means . The second command is a command including information on the number of holds for holding the start of the variable display, and the second command is more than a first hold number command including information on the predetermined number of holds and a first hold number command thereof. The second hold number command including a large amount of hold number information and the selection variable time determining means include the first hold number command or the second hold number command for the first command of a different type. When is applied, it is possible to determine the selection fluctuation time in which the difference from the reference time of the fluctuation time is different , and the first command is more than the case where the first hold number command is applied. It is possible to determine the short variation time for selection when the second hold number command is applied .

According to the gaming machine of the present invention , there is an effect that it is possible to more preferably suppress an increase in the control load of the main control means.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a front view of a game board. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. (A) is a diagram schematically showing an area division setting and an effective line setting of a display screen, and (b) is a diagram illustrating an actual display screen. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the outline of various counters. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating a special variation setting table. It is a flowchart which shows the start-up process which is executed by MPU in the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the main process executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the variation process which is executed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the hold ball storage area progressive feed process which is executed in the variation process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation start processing executed in the variation processing of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process executed by the MPU in the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process which is executed in the timer interrupt process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the NMI interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the start-up process which is executed by MPU in an effect control device. It is a flowchart which shows the main process executed by MPU in an effect control device. It is a flowchart which shows the voice lamp effect processing executed in the main processing of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the variation effect process which is executed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception interrupt processing which is executed by MPU in an effect control device. (A) is a flowchart showing the special figure reserved ball number setting process executed in the command reception interrupt process of FIG. 20, and (b) is executed in the special figure reserved ball number setting process. It is a reference figure which shows the calculation result by the AND operation. (A) is a flowchart showing a variation time determination process executed in the command reception interrupt process of FIG. 20, and (b) is a second variation determined by the variation time determination process for a special variation. It is a reference figure which shows the time. It is a flowchart which shows the variation mode selection process executed in the command reception interrupt process of FIG.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 in which an outer shell is formed by a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer frame 11 formed in substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11. It is provided with an inner frame 12 that is supported so as to be openable and closable. Metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower positions on the left side of the front view (see FIG. 1) in order to support the inner frame 12, and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front side of the front surface.

A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning openings 63, 64, etc. is detachably attached to the inner frame 12 from the back surface side. A ball game is performed by a ball flowing down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 includes a ball launching unit 112a (see FIG. 5) that launches a ball into the front region of the game board 13 and a launch that guides the ball launched from the ball launching unit 112a to the front region of the game board 13. Rails (not shown) etc. are attached.

On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the upper side of the front surface and a lower plate unit 15 that covers the lower side thereof are provided. Metal hinges 19 are attached to the upper and lower two places on the left side of the front view (see FIG. 1) to support the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15, and the side on which the hinges 19 are provided is used as the opening / closing axis of the front frame. The 14 and the lower plate unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front side of the front surface. The lock of the inner frame 12 and the lock of the front frame 14 are released by inserting a dedicated key into the keyhole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

The front frame 14 is assembled with decorative resin parts, electric parts, and the like, and a window portion 14c having a substantially elliptical opening is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is arranged on the back surface side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be visually recognized on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 via the glass unit 16. In the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 for storing balls is formed in a substantially box shape with the upper surface open so as to project forward, and prize balls, rented balls, and the like are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed so as to be inclined downward to the right side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the ball thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launching unit 112a by the inclination. Further, a frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. The frame button 22 is used by the player, for example, when changing the effect pattern of the variation display (variation effect) displayed on the third symbol display device 81, or changing the effect content at the time of reach effect. Be manipulated.

In addition, the front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the front frame 14 (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means change and control the light emitting mode by lighting or blinking according to a change in the gaming state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach, and play a role of enhancing the effect of the effect during the game. Illuminations 29 to 33 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED are provided on the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c. In the pachinko machine 10, these illumination units 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and each illumination unit 29 to 33 is lit by lighting or blinking the built-in LED at the time of jackpot or reach effect. Or it blinks to notify that the jackpot is in progress or that the reach is one step before the jackpot.

Further, in the upper left portion of the front frame 14 when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), a light emitting means such as an LED is built in, and a display lamp 34 capable of displaying the time when the prize ball is being paid out and the time when an error occurs is provided. Further, on the lower side of the illuminated portion 32 on the right side, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back surface side so that the back surface side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, and a sticking space K1 on the front surface of the game board 13 (FIG. The certificate stamp or the like attached to (see 2) is visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Further, in the pachinko machine 10, in order to bring out more glitter, a plating member 36 made of ABS resin having chrome plating is attached to the region around the illuminated portions 29 to 33.

A ball lending operation unit 40 is arranged below the window unit 14c. The ball lending operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated with bills, cards, etc. inserted in the card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, the ball lending unit 40 is operated according to the operation. Lending is done. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area where the remaining amount information such as a card is displayed, and the built-in LED is turned on and the remaining amount is displayed as a numerical value as the remaining amount information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on the information recorded on the card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as the remaining amount is present on the card or the like. Will be done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting the return of the card or the like inserted in the card unit. A pachinko machine in which balls are lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without going through a card unit, a so-called cash machine, does not require a ball lending operation unit 40. In this case, the ball lending operation unit 40 is not required. A decorative sticker or the like may be added to the installation portion of the above to make the parts configuration common. It is possible to standardize pachinko machines and cash machines that use card units.

In the lower plate unit 15 located on the lower side of the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing balls that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape with an open upper surface in the central portion thereof. There is. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 operated by a player to drive the ball into the front surface of the game board 13 is arranged, and the inside of the operation handle 51 permits the driving of the ball launching unit 112a. A touch sensor (not shown) for this purpose, a push-button type stop switch (not shown) that stops the firing of the ball during the pressing operation period, and an electric resistance for the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51. It has a built-in variable resistor (not shown) that detects changes in. When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor (not shown) is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor (not shown) changes according to the operation amount, and the operation is performed. The ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor that changes according to the rotation operation amount of the handle 51, whereby the ball is driven into the front surface of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the player's operation. Is done. In the state where the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor (not shown) and the stop switch (not shown) are turned off.

A ball pulling lever 52 for operating the ball stored in the lower plate 50 when the ball stored in the lower plate 50 is discharged downward is provided in the lower front portion of the lower plate 50. The ball pulling lever 52 is always urged to the right, and by sliding it to the left against the urging, the bottom opening formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened, and the bottom opening thereof is opened. The ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removing lever 52 is usually performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as "Senryobako") for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 is placed below the lower plate 50. As described above, the operation handle 51 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 50, and the ashtray 53 is attached to the left side of the lower plate 50.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 has a wooden base plate 60 machined into a substantially square shape in front view, a large number of nails and windmills for ball guidance, rails 61, 62, a general winning opening 63, and a first. It is configured by assembling a ball entry port 64, a variable winning device 65, a second ball entry port 67 (through gate), a variable display device unit 80, and the like, and a peripheral portion thereof is attached to the back surface side of the inner frame 12. It should be noted that FIG. 2 is a diagram in which some parts such as nails and metal fittings are deleted in order to make the reference numerals easy to understand. The general winning opening 63, the first winning opening 64, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are arranged in the through holes formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and are wood screws from the front side of the game board 13. It is fixed by such as. Further, the front central portion of the game board 13 can be visually recognized from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14. The configuration of the game board 13 will be described below.

An outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front surface of the game board 13, and a strip-shaped metal plate is placed inside the outer rail 62 in the same manner as the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed in 1 is planted. The inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 surround the front outer periphery of the game board 13, and the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1) surround the front and back of the game board 13, so that the front surface of the game board 13 is surrounded by a ball. A game area in which the game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is a substantially circular area (a winning opening or the like is arranged and the fired ball is arranged) formed on the front surface of the game board 13 by being divided by two rails 61 and 62 and an arc member 70. The area where it falls).

The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball launched from the ball launching unit 112a to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball prevention member 68 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail 61 (upper left portion in FIG. 2) to prevent the ball once guided to the upper part of the game board 13 from returning to the ball guide passage. Will be done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the ball, and the ball launched with a predetermined momentum hits the return rubber 69 and has momentum. Is attenuated and bounced back toward the center. Further, a resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side is a base between the lower right tip portion of the inner rail 61 and the upper right tip portion of the outer rail 62. It is fixed by driving it into the plate 60.

A first symbol display device 37 for mainly displaying the first symbol is arranged in the upper right side of the front view (upper right side of FIG. 2) of the game area. The first symbol display device 37 is provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter, abbreviated as “LED”) 37a and a 7-segment display 37b, which are light emitting means.

The plurality of LEDs 37a in the first symbol display device 37 notify various information depending on the lighting state. Specifically, the LED 37a shows the first symbol according to the result of the lottery of the jackpot made by the main control device 110 (see FIGS. 3 and 5) by the lighting state. As a lottery result of a big hit, for example, when three kinds of lottery results of a probable big hit, a normal big hit, and a miss are provided, and if the lottery result is a "probable change big hit", the LED 37a is set to "Probability change big hit" depending on the lighting state. The first symbol corresponding to "probability change jackpot" is shown. Similarly, the LED 37a indicates the first symbol corresponding to the "normal jackpot" and the "missing" by the lighting state according to the lottery result of the jackpot.

In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as the lottery result of the big hit, three lottery results of "probability change big hit", "normal big hit", and "off" are provided, and the first entrance 64 Based on the winning prize, it is configured to be drawn by lottery whether it is a "probability change jackpot", a "normal jackpot", or a "missing".

Then, when the result of the lottery is "probability variation jackpot", the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 displays the first symbol corresponding to the "probability variation jackpot" as a stop symbol, and then the jackpot probability of the jackpot lottery. Is higher than the normal probability and becomes a game state in which it is easy to shift to the special game state, and the hit probability of the second symbol described later is higher than the normal probability and is attached to the first entrance 64 (see FIG. 2). The electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time, and the ball can easily enter the first ball entry port 64. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as probabilistic change (probability change state).

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is "normal jackpot", the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 displays the first symbol corresponding to the "normal jackpot" as a stop symbol, and then the jackpot lottery jackpot. The probability remains the normal probability, but the hit probability of the second symbol is higher than the normal probability, the electric accessory attached to the first entry port 64 is opened for a predetermined time, and the ball enters the first ball. It becomes easy to enter the mouth 64. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as a medium time reduction (time reduction state).

In addition, during the probability change or the time reduction, instead of changing the hit probability of the second symbol, the time for opening the electric accessory attached to the first ball entry port 64 or 1 depending on the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The number of times the electric accessory is opened may be changed at each time.

In addition, when the result of the big hit lottery is "off", the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 displays the first symbol corresponding to "off" as a stop symbol, and then the game is neither probabilistic nor time-saving. The state, that is, the jackpot probability of the jackpot lottery and the winning probability of the second symbol are both normal probabilities. Hereinafter, such a state that is neither probable change (probable change state) nor time reduction (time reduction state) is referred to as normal state (normal state).

Further, whether or not the LED 37a is changing (changing) the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 (for example, whether it is in the probable change, in the time saving, in the normal state, etc.) depending on the lighting state. Is indicated by the lighting state, and the number of reserved balls is indicated by the lighting state.

These LEDs 37a are configured so that the emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of each LED are different, and the combination of the emission colors can suggest various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 with a small number of LEDs. .. Further, the 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds during the jackpot and an error display.

Further, in the game area, a plurality of general winning openings 63 are arranged in which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as prize balls when the balls win a prize. Further, a variable display device unit 80 is arranged in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 has a third symbol composed of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter, simply abbreviated as “LCD”) that variablely displays the third symbol triggered by a winning (winning) to the first entry port 64. A second symbol display unit 83 composed of a display device 81, an LED that variablely displays the second symbol triggered by the passage of a ball through the second entry port 67 (through gate), and a second entry port 67 (through gate). A second symbol holding lamp 84 indicating the number of holding balls of the balls that have passed through the gate) is provided.

The display content of the third symbol display device 81 is controlled by the effect control device 117, which will be described later, and for example, three symbol sequences of left, middle, and right are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are scrolled vertically for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 (). See FIG. 4). Further, in the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 81 is composed of a large liquid crystal display having an 8-inch size, and the variable display device unit 80 is provided with a center frame so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81. 86 is arranged. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 37 displays the game state accompanying the control of the main control device 110 and the first symbol indicating the lottery result of the jackpot, whereas the first symbol thereof is displayed. Decorative display (variation effect) according to the display of the display device 37 is performed on the third symbol display device 81. In addition, instead of the LCD, for example, a reel or the like may be used to configure the third symbol display device 81.

Further, after the big hit lottery is started, in the first symbol display device 37, any of various stop symbols (for example, the first symbol indicating the probability variation jackpot, the first symbol indicating the normal jackpot, and the first symbol indicating the loss). If the ball wins (wins) in the first entrance 64 before (1) is displayed, the number of winnings (winning) is held up to 4 times, and the number of holdings is It is shown by the first symbol display device 37, and is also shown by the number of lighting of the special figure holding lamp 85. Hereinafter, the number of times of holding for the first ball entry port 64 is referred to as a special figure holding number of balls N. It should be noted that four special figure holding lamps 85 are provided for the maximum number of holding times, and are arranged above the third symbol display device 81.

In this embodiment, the winning of the first ball opening 64 is held up to 4 times, but the maximum number of holding times is not limited to 4 times, but 3 times or less, or It may be set to 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). In addition, the special figure holding lamp 85 is deleted, and the number of holdings of the variation display based on the winning of the first ball opening 64 is a number in a part of the third symbol display device 81, or an area divided into four. May be displayed in different modes (for example, colors and lighting patterns) by the number of times of holding. Further, the number of times of holding may be displayed on the first symbol display device 37. In that case, the lighting display may not be performed by the special figure holding lamp 85.

The second symbol display unit 83 alternately alternates between the “○” symbol and the “×” symbol as the display symbol (second symbol) each time the ball passes through the second entry port 67 (through gate). It is a variable display that lights up. In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the variation display on the second symbol display unit 83 is stopped at a predetermined symbol (symbol of “○”), the electric accessory attached to the first ball entry port 64 is only for a predetermined time. It is configured to be in an open state so that the ball can easily enter the first ball entry port 64.

The number of times the ball has passed through the second entry port 67 (through gate) is held up to four times, and the number of times of holding is lit and displayed on the second symbol holding lamp 84. The variation display of the second symbol is performed by switching the lighting and non-lighting of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display unit 83 as in the present embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol. It may be performed by using a part of the display device 81. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. Further, the number of times the ball is held for the second ball entry port 67 (through gate) is not limited to four times as in the first ball entry port 64, but is three times or less, or five times. It may be set to a number of times or more (for example, 8 times). Further, since the number of times of holding is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the lighting display may not be performed by the second symbol holding lamp 84.

Below the variable display device unit 80, a first ball entry port 64 into which a ball can enter is arranged. When a ball enters the first entry port 64, the first entry opening switch 208a (see FIG. 5) provided on the back surface side of the game board 13 is turned on, which is caused by the on of the first entry opening switch 208a. Then, a big hit lottery is performed by the main control device 110, and the display of the first symbol according to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37, and the decoration according to the display of the first symbol display device 37. Display is indicated by the third symbol display device 81.

Further, the first entry port 64 is also one of the winning openings in which five balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the first entry opening 64 and the number of prize balls paid out when the ball enters the general winning opening 63 are the same. Although configured, it may be a different number. For example, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the first entry port 64 may be 20.

A variable winning device 65 is disposed below the first entry opening 64, and a horizontally long rectangular specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a is provided in a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the lottery in the main control device 110 is a big hit, after a predetermined time (variable time) has elapsed, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on so as to be a stop symbol of the big hit. At the same time, the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. After that, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) in which the ball is easy to win. As this special gaming state, the special winning opening 65a, which is normally closed, is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or until nine balls are won).

The specific winning opening 65a is closed after a predetermined time has elapsed, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a can be repeated up to 15 times (15 rounds), for example. The state in which this opening / closing operation is performed is a form of a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and the player is given a larger amount of prize balls than usual as a game value (game value). Is done.

Specifically, the variable winning device 65 includes a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate that covers the specific winning opening 65a, and a large opening solenoid (shown in FIG. 5) for driving the opening / closing forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate as an axis. It is equipped with a part of solenoid 209). The specific winning opening 65a is normally closed so that the ball cannot win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the large opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side to temporarily form an open state in which the ball can easily win a prize in the specific winning opening 65a. It operates so that the state and the state are repeated alternately.

The special gaming state is not limited to the above-mentioned form. When a large opening that is opened and closed separately from the specific winning opening 65a is provided in the game area and the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on in a manner corresponding to the big hit, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time. A special game in which a large opening provided separately from the specific winning opening 65a is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time when the ball wins a prize in the specific winning opening 65a while the specific winning opening 65a is open. It may be formed as a state.

Attachment spaces K1 and K2 for attaching certificate stamps, identification labels, etc. are provided in the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13, and the certificate stamps, etc. attached to the attachment space K1 are the front frame 14. It can be visually recognized through the small window 35 (see FIG. 1).

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

As shown in FIG. 3, the control board units 90 and 91 and the back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control device 110) and an effect control board (effect control device 117). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control device 111), a launch control board (launch control device 112), a power supply board (power supply device 115), and a card unit connection board 116. There is.

In the back pack unit 94, the back pack 92 forming the protective cover portion and the payout unit 93 are unitized. In addition, each control board is used for MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for contacting various devices, a random number generator used for various lottery, and for time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generation circuit, etc. is installed as needed.

The main control device 110, the effect control device 117, the payout control device 111, the emission control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base, and the box base and the box cover are connected to each other to house each control device and each board.

Further, in the board box 100 (main control device 110) and the board box 102 (payout control device 111 and launch control device 112), the box base and the box cover are connected (caulked structure) by a sealing unit (not shown) so as not to be opened. (Consolidated by). Further, a sealing sticker (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover over the box base and the box cover. This seal is made of a brittle material, and if you try to peel off the seal to open the board boxes 100, 102, or if you try to forcibly open the board boxes 100, 102, the box base side and the box cover Cut to the side. Therefore, by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal, it is possible to know whether or not the board boxes 100 and 102 have been opened.

The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 located at the uppermost portion of the back pack unit 94 and opened upward, a tank rail 131 connected below the tank 130 and gently inclined toward the downstream side, and a downstream of the tank rail 131. It is equipped with a case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and dispenses balls by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 5). ing. The tank 130 is sequentially replenished with balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall, and the required number of balls are appropriately paid out by the payout device 133. A vibrator 134 for adding vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

Further, the payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the launch control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erasing switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated to clear the ball jam (return to the normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 5). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on when it is desired to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the display contents displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and FIG. 4A is a diagram schematically showing the area division setting and the effective line setting of the display screen. FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating an actual display screen.

The third symbol is composed of 10 kinds of main symbols with numbers from "0" to "9" and one kind of petal-shaped sub-designs formed smaller than the main symbol. Each main symbol is composed of a rear symbol consisting of a wooden box with numbers from "0" to "9", and the main symbol with an odd number (1,3,5,7,9) is , A large number is added to almost the front of the wooden box. On the other hand, the main design with even numbers (0,2,4,6,8) has an amulet that almost fills the front of the wooden box, and an attached design that imitates a character such as a furoshiki or a helmet is added. An even number is added to the lower right side of the attached symbol so that it is small in green and displayed on the front side of the attached symbol.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the lottery result by the main control device 110 is a big hit, a variable display is performed in which the same main symbols are aligned and stopped, and after the variable display (that is, the same). It is configured so that a big hit will occur after the main symbols of the above are aligned and stopped. When the state shifts to the high probability state (probability change state) after the jackpot ends, a variable display is performed in which the main symbols with odd numbers added (corresponding to the "high probability symbol") are aligned and stopped. On the other hand, when the state shifts to the low-probability state after the end of the big hit, a variable display is performed in which the main symbols to which even numbers are added (corresponding to the "low-probability symbol") are all stopped.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is roughly divided into upper and lower parts, and the lower two-thirds are the main display area Dm for variable display of the third symbol, and the rest. The upper 1/3 of the above is the sub-display area Ds for displaying the advance notice effect and the character.

In the main display area Dm, three symbol columns Z1, Z2, and Z3 on the left, middle, and right are displayed. In each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the above-mentioned third symbols are displayed in a specified order. That is, in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the main symbols are arranged in ascending or descending order of numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. Therefore, a total of 20 third symbols, 10 main symbols and 10 sub-symbols, are set in each symbol row, and each symbol row Z1 to Z3 scrolls from top to bottom with periodicity. The variable display is performed. In particular, in the left symbol row Z1, the numbers of the main symbols are arranged so as to appear in descending order, and in the middle symbol row Z2 and the right symbol row Z3, the numbers of the main symbols are arranged so as to appear in ascending order.

Further, in the main display area Dm, the third symbol is displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three rows for each symbol row Z1 to Z3. Therefore, the third symbol display device 81 displays a total of nine third symbols in 3 rows × 3 rows. Five effective lines, that is, an upper line L1, a middle line L2, a lower line L3, a right-up line L4, and a left-up line L5 are set in the main display area Dm. Then, in each game, the variable display is stopped in the order of the left symbol row Z1 → the right symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and at the time of the stop, the combination of the jackpot symbols on one of the effective lines (the same in this embodiment). If you arrange with the combination of the main symbols of), the jackpot movie will be displayed as a jackpot.

It should be noted that the jackpot may be generated when the stop display is performed not with the same combination of symbols but with a specific combination that is not the same symbol. When a jackpot is generated from a stop display that is not a combination of non-identical symbols in this way, the player will experience an unexpected jackpot from the display on the liquid crystal display screen, which can enhance the interest of the game. can.

The pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that the same main symbols are aligned on the effective line when shifting to a high probability state (probability change state) after the end of the big hit. Here, in the case of a probabilistic jackpot, the main symbols with odd numbers are arranged so as to be aligned, while in the case of a normal jackpot, the main symbols with even numbers are aligned. It is configured in.

The sub-display area Ds is provided horizontally above the main display area Dm, and is further divided into three notice areas Ds1 to Ds3 in the left-right direction. Here, the left and right notice areas Ds1 and Ds3 are usually covered with a double-door opaque door that is electrically opened and closed by a solenoid (not shown), and sometimes the solenoid is excited to bring the door to the front side. It is a display area that can be visually recognized by the player by being opened. The notice area Ds2 in the center is a display area that can always be visually recognized without being covered by the door.

As shown in FIG. 4B, on the actual display screen, a total of nine main symbols and sub-symbols of the third symbol are displayed in the main display area Dm. In the sub-display area Ds, the left and right doors are closed, and the left and right notice areas Ds1 and Ds3 are obscured so that the display screen cannot be visually recognized. If one or both of the left and right doors are opened in the middle of the variable display, a moving image is displayed in the left and right notice areas Ds1 and Ds3, and the player is in a state where it is easier to transition to a jackpot than usual. It is suggested. In the central notice area Ds2, a predetermined character (a boy with a headband in this embodiment) usually performs a predetermined action, and sometimes a special action different from the predetermined action is performed, or another character appears. A notice will be given, such as by issuing it. In principle, the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is divided into upper and lower display areas Dm and Ds, but the third symbol, characters, and the like are displayed larger across the respective display areas Dm and Ds. Display effects can be performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the electrical configuration of the above-mentioned pachinko machine 10 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The main control device 110 controls the operation of the entire pachinko machine 10, and sends various commands to the sub control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the effect control device 117 to control the operation of the sub control device. It is something to do. Various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device in only one direction. It should be noted that the sub-control device may be configured to transmit a command indicating the state of the sub-control device to the main control device 110.

The main control device 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 is a ROM 202 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 201, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A RAM 203, counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, CINI1 to CINI2, which will be described later, and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are built-in. The specific configurations of the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2 will be described later with reference to FIG.

The RAM 203 has a special figure holding ball counter 203a. The special figure holding ball counter 203a is a counter that counts the number of times a prize is held for the first entry opening 64, that is, the number of special figure holding balls N. The special figure holding ball counter 203a is initialized (cleared to 0) in the initialization process (see FIG. 10) of the RAM 203, which is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on.

Here, with reference to FIG. 6, the reserved ball storage area provided in the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, the counter buffer, the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, CINI1 to CINI2, and the like will be described. .. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of each counter.

The holding ball storage area, the counter buffer, the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, CINI1 to CINI2, etc. are used to determine the jackpot, set the display of the first symbol display device 37, and display the second symbol display unit 83. It is used by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 to perform a lottery of results and the like.

To set the display of the jackpot lottery and the first symbol display device 37, the first hit random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, the first hit type symbol counter C2 used for selecting the jackpot symbol, and the stop pattern selection counter. C3, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 used for setting the initial value of the first random number counter C1, and the variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 used for the variation pattern selection are used. Further, the second random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display unit 83, and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second random number counter C4. Each of these counters is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0.

Each of these counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2 has an interval of 4 ms, which is the execution interval of the main process (see FIG. 9), or an interval of 2 ms, which is the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13). It is updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in the counter buffer provided in the work area (not shown) of the RAM 203. When each value of each counter C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2 is referred to when executing various control programs, each value of each counter stored in the counter buffer is referred to. Will be done.

The reserved ball storage area is a memory for storing the values of the counters C1 to C3 in accordance with the winning timing when the ball wins (wins) the first ball opening 64. In this reserved ball storage area, four reserved areas (reserved first area to reserved fourth area) can be stored up to four times of data (values of each counter C1 to C3) acquired at the time of winning the ball. ), And is composed of one execution area referred to in the fluctuation start processing (see FIG. 12).

In each of the four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) in the holding ball storage area, an area for storing the value of the first random number counter C1 and the value of the first hit type counter C2 are stored. An area for storing the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 and an area for storing the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 are provided. In the present embodiment, three areas for storing the values of the counters C1 to C3 are provided in each holding area in the holding ball storage area of 1, but a plurality of holding ball storage areas are provided. , These three areas may be divided into a plurality of reserved ball storage areas and stored. For example, a part (1 or 2 areas) of the three areas for storing the values of the counters C1 to C3 is provided in one of the two reserved ball storage areas, and the remaining area is provided. It may be configured to be provided in the other reserved ball storage area.

As described above, in the reserved ball storage area, data (values of each counter C1 to C3) acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first ball entry port 64 can be stored up to four times, but a plurality of times. When storing the data of the times, the data is in order from the area with the smallest area number (1st to 4th) among the vacant areas of the 4 holding areas (holding 1st area to holding 4th area). Is remembered. That is, the smaller the area number of the reserved area, the older the data corresponding to the winning prize is stored. Therefore, the data corresponding to the oldest winning prize in time is stored in the reserved first area.

In the execution area in the hold ball storage area, an area for storing the value of the first random number counter C1, an area for storing the value of the first hit type counter C2, and the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 are stored. There is an area for storing. In the variation processing (see FIG. 10) described later, the data (values of the counters C1 to C3) stored in the hold first area of the hold ball storage area is shifted to the execution area and referred to, and the reference data is used as the reference data. The lottery result of the big hit is decided based on. Then, the variation display and the stop display corresponding to the lottery result are performed by the first symbol display device 37 or the like.

Next, each counter will be described in detail. The first random number counter C1 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of, for example, 0 to 738, reach the maximum value (that is, 738), and then return to 0. In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1. Further, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter updated in the same range as the first random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 738), and the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13) is executed. It is updated once every time, and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 9).

The value of the first random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt process in this embodiment), and the reserved ball is stored in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first ball entry port 64. It is stored in an area, more specifically, in the corresponding area in the empty holding area having the smallest area number in the holding ball storage area. In the present embodiment, the number of random numbers that become big hits is set in two types, a low probability time (a state in which the big hit probability is normal) and a high probability time (a state in which the big hit probability is higher than usual). There are two types of random number values that can be jackpots when the probability is low (the jackpot probability is normal), and the values are "373,727". On the other hand, there are 13 types of random numbers that can be jackpots when the probability is high (the jackpot probability is higher than usual), and the values are "59,109,163,211,263,317,367,421,479,523". , 631,683,733 ". A table (not shown) storing a random number value for determining whether or not a jackpot is obtained from the value (random number value) of the first random number counter C1 is provided in the ROM 202 of the main control device 110.

The first hit type counter C2 is a counter for determining the type of jackpot. In the present embodiment, as the types of jackpots determined by the first hit type counter C2, there are a jackpot that becomes a high probability state after the end of the jackpot (probability variable jackpot) and a jackpot that becomes a low probability state after the end of the jackpot (normal jackpot). There is, and one of these two types of jackpot types is determined according to the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first ball opening 64.

In the present embodiment, the first type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 4, reach the maximum value (that is, 4), and then return to 0. The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process of FIG. 13 described later), and at the timing when the ball wins the first ball entry port 64. , RAM 203 is stored in the reserved ball storage area, more specifically, in the corresponding area in the empty reserved area having the smallest area number in the reserved ball storage area. In the present embodiment, the value of the random number that becomes the "big hit that becomes a high probability state after the big hit ends (probability variable big hit)" is "1, 2, 3", and the "big hit that becomes a low probability state after the big hit ends (normal big hit)". The value of the random number that becomes "" is "0,4". From the value (random value) of the first hit type counter C2, a table storing random values for determining whether "a big hit that becomes a high probability state after the big hit ends" or "a big hit that becomes a low probability state after the big hit ends" (Fig.) (Not shown) is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110.

In this embodiment, among the data (values of counters C1 to C3) acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first ball opening 64, it is determined as "big hit" based on the value of the random number counter C1 per first. In addition, when it is determined as "a jackpot that becomes a high probability state after the end of the jackpot" based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, the jackpot becomes a "probability variable jackpot". On the other hand, when it is determined as "big hit" based on the value of the first random number counter C1 and "big hit which becomes a low probability state after the end of the big hit" based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, the case is determined. The jackpot is the "normal jackpot".

Therefore, based on the value of the first random number counter C1 and the value of the first hit type counter C2, a display mode corresponding to two types of jackpots (probability variable jackpots or normal jackpots) and one type of display corresponding to deviations. Of the three types of display modes in total, one of the display modes is selected as the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37.

In the "probability change jackpot" in the present embodiment, the probability of the jackpot of the first symbol is high after the jackpot with a maximum number of rounds of 15 rounds until the next jackpot (probability variation jackpot or normal jackpot). It is a jackpot (15 round probability variation jackpot) that shifts to a high probability state (a state in which the jackpot probability is higher than usual) and also increases the hit probability of the second symbol.

Further, after the "normal jackpot" in the present embodiment and the jackpot having a maximum number of rounds of 15, the jackpot probability of the first symbol shifts to a low probability state (the jackpot probability is a normal state), and the predetermined number of fluctuations. It is a jackpot (15R normal jackpot) in which only the hit probability of the second symbol increases during the period (100 fluctuations in the present embodiment).

In addition, in this embodiment, when it becomes a "normal jackpot", it is configured to increase the winning probability of the second symbol during a predetermined number of fluctuations, but instead of this, the next jackpot lottery is performed. It may be configured to continue increasing the hit probability of the second symbol until the result is determined.

Further, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of rounds of "probability variable jackpot" or "normal jackpot" is 15 rounds, but the maximum number of rounds is not limited to 15 rounds, and various values (for example, 7 rounds, 16 rounds, etc.) are used. ).

Further, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of rounds of the "probability change jackpot" and the maximum number of rounds of the "normal jackpot" are both 15 rounds, but the maximum number of rounds is different between the "probability variation jackpot" and the "normal jackpot". May be. For example, the maximum number of rounds of the "probability change jackpot" may be 15 rounds, and the maximum number of rounds of the "normal jackpot" may be 7 rounds.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the case of a "probability variable jackpot", the probability of winning the second symbol is increased until the next jackpot lottery result is determined, but instead. , The probability of hitting the second symbol may be increased only during a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 fluctuations).

The stop pattern selection counter C3 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of, for example, 0 to 238, reach the maximum value (that is, 238), and then return to 0. In the present embodiment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 selects the pattern of the effect displayed by the third symbol display device 81, and after the reach occurs, the final stop symbol shifts by one before and after the reach symbol and stops. "Reach other than front and back" (for example, range of 0 to 8), and "reach other than front and back" (for example, range of 9 to 38) where the final stop symbol stops outside the front and back of the reach symbol after the same reach occurs. Three stop patterns (a mode of display result of dynamic display) with "complete deviation" (for example, in the range of 39 to 238) in which reach does not occur are selected.

The value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt process in this embodiment), and at the timing when the ball wins the first ball entry port 64, the hold ball storage area of the RAM 203 is stored. , More specifically, it is stored in the corresponding area in the empty holding area having the smallest area number in the holding ball storage area.

A table (not shown) referred to for selecting a stop pattern from the value (random value) of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is provided in the ROM 202 of the main control device 110, and the stop pattern is a stop pattern. It is selected based on this table and the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. It should be noted that such a table is provided with a plurality of tables so that the range of values of the stop pattern selection counter C3 that can take one stop pattern is different. This is whether the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high probability state (a state in which the jackpot probability is higher than usual), a low probability state (a state in which the jackpot probability is normal), or a special figure holding ball counter. This is because the selection ratio of each stop pattern is changed according to the value of 203a (the number of reserved balls N in the special figure) and the like.

For example, in a high probability state (a state in which the jackpot probability is higher than usual), the range of random numbers corresponding to the "completely off" stop pattern is 10 so that the reach effect is not selected more than necessary because the jackpot is likely to occur. A wide table of ~ 238 is selected, and it becomes easy to select "completely off". In this table, the range of random value of "reach before and after" is narrowed to 0 to 5, and the range of random value of "reach other than front and back" is also narrowed to 6 to 9, and "reach before and after" and "reach before and after" are narrowed. It becomes difficult to select "reach other than disengagement".

Further, in the low probability state (the jackpot probability is a normal state), if each random value is not stored (held) in the reserved ball storage area, in order to secure the ball entry time to the first entry port 64. A table with a narrow random value range of 51 to 238 corresponding to the "completely out of order" stop pattern is selected, and it becomes difficult to select "completely out of order". In this table, the range of random values for "reach before and after" is 0 to 8, and the range of random values for "reach other than front and back" is as wide as 9 to 50, making it easy to select "reach other than front and back". It has become. Therefore, in the low probability state (the state where the jackpot probability is normal), the ball entry time to the first entry port 64 can be secured, so that the variation display by the third symbol display device 81 can be easily performed continuously. ..

Next, among the three variable type counters CS1 to CS3, the variable type counters CS1 and CS2 will be described. One variation type counter CS1 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order in the range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198), and the other variation type counter CS2 is, for example, In the range of 0 to 240, 1 is added in order, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240), it returns to 0. In the following description, CS1 may also be referred to as a “first variation type counter” and CS2 may be referred to as a “second variation type counter”.

The first variation type counter CS1 is a counter used to select (select) a pattern (variation pattern) of the variation display (dynamic display) of the third symbol. The value of the first variation type counter CS1 is updated once every time the main process (see FIG. 9) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process.

In the present embodiment, four types of fluctuation patterns, that is, normal fluctuation, normal reach fluctuation, special fluctuation 1, and special fluctuation 2, are set as the fluctuation patterns that can be selected based on the value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1. Each variation pattern selected based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1 is configured so that the effect time (variation time) is different.

Among these fluctuation patterns, the "normal fluctuation" is a pattern in which the display result of the loss appears without the reach display (that is, the deviation fluctuation). In the "normal variation (normal variation 4)" of the present embodiment, the variation time is set to 10 seconds when there is no time reduction due to the special figure reserved ball number N.

The "normal reach fluctuation" is a so-called normal reach fluctuation pattern accompanied by a reach display. In the "normal reach fluctuation" of the present embodiment, the fluctuation time is set to 12 seconds when the time is not shortened due to the number of reserved balls N in the special figure.

In addition, both "special fluctuation 1" and "special fluctuation 2" are advanced reach in which two or more fluctuation display units are combined among the six types of fluctuation display units (see FIG. 7A) described later. It is a pattern. In the "special variation 1" and "special variation 2" of the present embodiment, the variation times when there is no time reduction due to the number of reserved balls N of the special figure are set to 42 seconds and 30 seconds, respectively.

When selecting a variation pattern from the value (random value) of the first variation type counter CS1, the first selection table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 is selected and referred to. This first selection table includes a jackpot type (probability variation jackpot or normal jackpot) determined by the value of the first hit type counter C2, and a stop symbol at the time of deviation determined by the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 (complete deviation, front / rear deviation reach, etc.). Alternatively, it is provided for each reach) other than front and rear deviation), and the allocation of the range of the first variation type counter CS1 to the variation pattern is different in each first table. That is, the selection probability of the fluctuation pattern is different for each first table.

On the other hand, in the reach pattern (normal reach in this embodiment) excluding special fluctuations (special fluctuations 1 and 2), the second variation type counter CS2 is finally stopped after the symbols other than the final stop symbol are stopped and reach occurs. It is a counter for determining the number of variable symbols until the symbol stops. In the following description, the number of variable symbols determined based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 from the occurrence of reach to the stop of the final stopped symbol may be simply referred to as "the number of variable symbols". The value of the second variation type counter CS2 is updated once every time the main process (see FIG. 9) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process.

That is, in the present embodiment, the symbol of the left symbol row Z1 (left symbol) and the symbol of the right symbol row Z3 (right symbol) in the normal reach are stopped by the value of the second variation type counter CS2, and then the middle symbol row. The number of variable symbols until the symbol of Z2 (middle symbol) is stopped is determined.

When determining the number of variable symbols from the value (random value) of the second variable type counter CS2 until the final stopped symbol stops after the reach occurs, the second selection table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202. Is selected and referenced. This second selection table includes a jackpot type (probability variable jackpot or normal jackpot) determined by the value of the first hit type counter C2, and a stop symbol at the time of deviation determined by the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 (complete deviation, front / rear deviation reach, etc.). Or, it is provided for each reach) other than front and back deviation), and in each variation pattern selection table, the allocation of the range of the second variation type counter CS2 to the number of variation symbols from the occurrence of reach to the stop of the final stop symbol is different. .. That is, the selection probability of the number of variable symbols from the occurrence of reach to the stop of the final stop symbol differs depending on the second selection table.

The pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment selects the type of the fluctuation pattern based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1 and based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 until the final stop symbol stops after the reach occurs. Determine the number of variable symbols. That is, the first variation type counter CS1 determines a rough symbol variation mode such as a reach type such as normal reach, and the second variation type counter CS2 determines a more detailed symbol such as normal reach A and normal reach B. The variation mode is determined. That is, by combining the variable type counters CS1 and CS2, it is possible to easily realize a wide variety of variable display.

By the way, when the number of special figure reserved balls N (value of the special figure reserved ball counter 203a) is "4" which is the maximum value, even if there is a prize in the first ball opening 63, the prize is suspended. Since it cannot be done and the starting prize is useless for the player, it is required to shorten the fluctuation time in the pachinko machine where the starting prize is likely to occur. On the other hand, if the fluctuation time is too short and the fluctuation display is interrupted, the expectation of the jackpot will not be sustained and the player's willingness to play will be attenuated, so an appropriate length of fluctuation time is also required.

Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to obtain a pattern of fluctuation time according to the number of reserved balls N of the special figure from the fluctuation pattern selected based on the fluctuation type counter CS1 in consideration of the above circumstances. There is. As a result, it is possible to promptly digest the waiting fluctuation display and suppress unnecessary start winning, and prevent the fluctuation display from being interrupted and the game motivation to be attenuated.

However, when the main controller 110 generates a variation pattern command for each variation time that differs according to the number of reserved balls N, the variation pattern stored in the master control device 110 is increased by the amount (type) of the variation pattern commands. As the number of commands increases, the control load of the main control device 110 that controls the output of the commands also increases. An excessive load on the main control device 110 may cause a problem in the progress of the game, and the more various modes of the variable display, the higher the possibility of the problem.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern selected by the main control device 110 based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the variation selected based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. It is configured to generate one variation pattern command from the number of symbols. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern command is generated regardless of the number of reserved balls N in the special figure and is output to the effect control device 117.

Here, it can be rephrased that the number of variable symbols determined based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 is the variable time from the occurrence of reach to the stop of the final stopped symbol. Therefore, the variation pattern command output by the main control device 110 to the effect control device 117 sets the variation time indicated by the variation pattern selected based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1 based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. It contains information on the variation time obtained by extending or shortening it based on the determined variation time.

On the other hand, the effect control device 117 that has received this fluctuation pattern command fluctuates based on the fluctuation time indicated by the received fluctuation pattern command (hereinafter, this fluctuation time may be referred to as "first fluctuation time"). The fluctuation time according to the number of reserved balls N at the start (hereinafter, this fluctuation time may be referred to as "second fluctuation time") is determined, and the second fluctuation time thus determined is determined. Select the variation mode according to the above.

Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is not necessary to prepare a variation pattern command for each variation time that differs according to the number of reserved balls N of the special figure, so that the variation time is set according to the number of reserved balls N of the special figure. Even when different cases are used, it is possible to suitably suppress an increase in the number of fluctuation pattern commands stored in the main control device 110, and as a result, it is possible to realize various effects with various fluctuation times with a small amount of storage. It becomes possible. Further, since the increase in the number of commands output from the main control device 110 is suppressed, the increase in the control load of the main control device 110 can also be suitably suppressed.

Next, the variable type counter CS3 will be described. The value of the variation type counter CS3 is, for example, incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 162, reaches the maximum value (that is, 162), and then returns to 0. In the following description, CS3 will be referred to as a "third variation type counter".

The third variable type counter CS3 is a counter for selecting an effect pattern for the advance notice effect. That is, the third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment slides the fluctuating symbol (so-called “slip effect”) or returns the symbol (so-called “return effect”) in addition to the fluctuation of the third symbol. Since it is possible to perform a notice effect such as passing a notice character for notifying the occurrence of the reach effect, the effect pattern of the notice effect is selected by the variable type counter CS3. Specifically, in order to shorten the effect pattern in which the time required for the advance notice effect is added to the fluctuation time (for example, +0.5 seconds, +1 second, +2 seconds, etc.) and the time when the variation is displayed on the contrary. An effect pattern in which the fluctuation time is subtracted (for example, -1 second) or an effect pattern in which the fluctuation time is not added or subtracted is selected.

That is, the addition / subtraction value of the effect time is determined based on the value of the third variation type counter CS3. The addition / subtraction value of the effect time determined based on the value of the third fluctuation type counter CS3 is added / subtracted to the fluctuation time determined based on the values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 and the special figure reserved ball number N. , The fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the first symbol or the third symbol (that is, the fluctuation time from the start of the fluctuation display of the symbol to the stop of the final stopped symbol) is determined. Therefore, by further combining the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 with the fluctuation type counters CS3, the fluctuation display can be further diversified.

As in the case of the stop pattern selection counter C3 described above, also in the case of the variation type counter CS3, the range of the effect pattern of the advance notice effect selected with respect to the value (random value) of the variation type counter CS3 is different. Is provided with a plurality of tables. That is, whether the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high probability state (a state in which the jackpot probability is higher than usual), a low probability state (a state in which the jackpot probability is normal), or a special figure holding ball counter 203a. A table is provided in which the selection ratio of each effect pattern is different according to the value of (the number of balls reserved for special figures N) and the like. Such a table (not shown) is provided in the ROM 202 in the same manner as the above-mentioned variation type counters CS1 and CS2.

The second random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter in which, for example, 1 is sequentially added in the range of 0 to 250, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250), it returns to 0. The value of the second random number counter C4 is, for example, periodically updated for each timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13) in the present embodiment, and the ball is either the left or right second entry port 67 (through gate). It is acquired when it is detected that the vehicle has passed. There are 149 types of random numbers to be won, and the range is "5 to 153". A table (not shown) storing a random number value for determining whether or not a hit is obtained from the value (random number value) of the second hit random number counter C4 is provided in the ROM 202.

Further, the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter updated in the same range as the second random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250), and is once for each timer interruption process (see FIG. 13). At the same time as being updated, it is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 9).

It will be described again by returning to FIG. In addition to the above-mentioned counters and flags, the RAM 203 has a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201 and the return destination address of the control program executed by the MPU 201 are stored, various flags and counters, and I / O. It has a work area (work area) in which values such as are stored. The RAM 203 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 to hold (back up) data even after the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all the data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up.

When the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer at the time of the power failure (including the time when a power failure occurs; the same applies hereinafter) and the value of each register are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of turning on the power (including turning on the power by eliminating the power failure, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is cut off based on the information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed by the main process (see FIG. 9) when the power is cut off, and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in the start-up process (see FIG. 8) when the power is turned on. The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 is configured to input a power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, and the power failure signal SG1 is the MPU201. When input to, the NMI interruption process (see FIG. 15) as the power failure process is immediately executed, and the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203.

The input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 includes a payout control device 111, an effect control device 117, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device 82, a second symbol hold lamp 84, and a first ball inlet switch 208a. There are various switches 208 consisting of a group of switches or sensors (not shown), a solenoid 209 consisting of a large opening solenoid for opening / closing the opening / closing plate of the specific winning opening 65a, a solenoid for driving an electric accessory, and the like. It is connected.

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

Further, the RAM 213 has a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211 are stored, various flags and counters, and I /, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110. It has a work area (work area) in which values such as O are stored. The RAM 213 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 to hold (back up) data even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all the data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. Similar to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 is also configured to input the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, and the power failure signal SG1 is configured. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interruption process (not shown) as a power failure process is immediately executed, and power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 213. The NMI interrupt process executed by the payout control device 111 is the same process as the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 15) executed by the main control device 110.

An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. A main control device 110, a payout motor 216, a launch control device 112, an external output terminal board 260, and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively. Further, although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting the paid out prize balls. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111, but is not connected to the main control device 110.

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

The effect control device 117 sets the sound output in the sound output device (speaker, etc. not shown) 226, sets the number of lamps to be lit in the special figure holding lamp 85, and lights the lamps in the lighting units 29 to 33, the indicator lamp 34, and the like. And the setting of turning off, the variable display of the third symbol in the third symbol display device (LCD) 81, and the jackpot effect are controlled.

The effect control device 117 includes an MPU 271, an image controller 274, a character ROM 275, a video RAM 276, an input / output port 277, an output port 278, and a bus line 279,280.

An input / output port 277 is connected to the MPU271 which is an arithmetic unit via a bus line 279 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 277 is connected to the main control device 110, the image controller 274, the audio output device 226, the lighting units 29 to 33, the indicator lamp 34, and the special drawing hold lamp 85.

A character ROM 275 and a video RAM 276 are connected to the image controller 274, and an output port 278 is connected to the image controller 274 via a bus line 280. A third symbol display device 81 is connected to the output side of the output port 278. Even if the pachinko machine 10 is a different model in which the winning probability of the jackpot and the number of prize balls to be paid out in one jackpot are different, the pachinko machine 10 has the same specifications as the symbol configuration displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Therefore, the effect control device 117 is made into a common component to reduce the cost.

In this embodiment, the effect control device 117 collectively controls the audio output, the lighting and extinguishing of various lamps, and the variable display of the third symbol in the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. Although it is configured to perform, various controls may be shared by a plurality of control devices. For example, the voice output is controlled and the lighting and extinguishing of various lamps are controlled by a dedicated control device (voice lamp control device), and the fluctuation display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 is controlled. It may be configured to be performed by a dedicated control device (display control device).

The MPU271 is an arithmetic unit as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU271 contains a ROM 272 that stores a control program executed by the MPU271, fixed value data, and the like, and various circuits such as a RAM 273 that is used as a work memory and the like.

The ROM 272 has an area for storing the special variation setting table 272a. In the special variation setting table 272a, when the effect control device 117 receives the variation pattern command and the effect time addition / subtraction command instructing the execution of the special variation (special variation 1 or special variation 2) from the main control device 110, these It is a table for selecting (selecting) the mode (variation mode) of the variation display based on the received command.

Here, the special variation setting table 272a will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram for explaining the special variation setting table 272a. The special variation setting table 272a is a three-type table according to the length of the variation time (that is, the second variation time) determined in the variation time determination process (see FIG. 22A) described later, that is, the first table. 1 Special variation selection table 272a1 (FIG. 7 (b)), 2nd special variation selection table 272a2 (FIG. 7 (c)), and 3rd special variation selection table 272a3 (FIG. 7 (d)). .. The values of the variation mode selection counter 273d, which will be described later, are assigned to the tables 272a1 to 272a3 for each aspect of the special variation that can be selected in the table.

The special variation is an advanced reach pattern that combines a plurality of variation patterns of different types, and in the present embodiment, of the six types of unit variation display shown in FIG. 7A, two or more unit variation displays are displayed. It is composed of combinations.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the six types of unit variation displays used as components of special variation are "normal variation 1", "normal variation 2", "normal variation 3", and "normal reach". , "Super reach first half" and "Super reach first half". In FIG. 7A, the numbers [1] to [6] attached to the left side of each unit variation display are for the purpose of making it easier to understand the configuration of the special variation included in each table 272a1 to 272a3. It is attached for convenience.

"Normal fluctuation 1" is a deviation of 6 seconds in the fluctuation time, "normal fluctuation 2" is a deviation of 12 seconds in the fluctuation time, and "normal fluctuation 3" is a deviation of 18 seconds in the fluctuation time. It is a fluctuation. Further, "normal reach" is a normal reach fluctuation with a fluctuation time of 12 seconds.

Both "super reach first half" and "super reach second half" are super reach fluctuations with a fluctuation time of 12 seconds, but "super reach second half" is expected to be a big hit than "super reach first half". It is said to be a high aspect.

The "super reach fluctuation" is a reach pattern in which a predetermined effect appears between the time when the reach occurs and the time when the final symbol stops. In "Super Reach Fluctuation", the predetermined effects that appear between the occurrence of reach and the stop of the final symbol include the appearance of a specific character, the display of a specific background, and the specific effect. It is exemplified that the symbol is changed depending on the mode (for example, the symbol is enlarged or reduced, the symbol sways and shakes, etc.).

In the present embodiment, as described above, the fluctuation time of each unit variation display (normal variation 1 to 3, normal reach, first half of super reach, and second half of super reach) used as a component of special variation is a multiple of 6. Therefore, the combination of the unit variation display constituting the special variation (special variation 1 or special variation 2) of the second variation time (variation time determined in the variation time determination process (see FIG. 22A)) is combined. Easy to make.

The first special variation selection table 272a1 is a table for selecting a special variation having a variation time (second variation time) of 30 seconds. As shown in FIG. 7B, the special variations that can be selected by the first special variation selection table 272a1 are the special variations A1 to A4.

Specifically, in the special variation A1, [1] normal variation 1 is displayed for 6 seconds, then [4] normal reach is displayed for 12 seconds, and finally [5] the first half of super reach is displayed for 12 seconds. It is a thing.

In the special variation A2, [1] normal variation 1 is displayed for 6 seconds, then [5] the first half of super reach is displayed for 12 seconds, and finally [6] the second half of super reach is displayed for 12 seconds. Is. This special variation A2 gives the player a greater expectation than the special variation A1 in which the unit variation display displayed last is [6] the second half of the super reach and the last unit variation display is the first half of [5] super reach. easy.

In the special variation A3, [1] normal variation 1 is displayed for 6 seconds, then [4] normal reach is displayed for 12 seconds, and finally [6] the latter half of super reach is displayed for 12 seconds. .. This special variation A3 develops from [4] normal reach to [6] the latter half of super reach, and has a greater degree of development than the special variation A2 that develops from [5] the first half of super reach to [6] the latter half of super reach. It is easy to give the player a greater sense of expectation than the special fluctuation A2.

In the special variation A4, [3] normal variation 3 is displayed for 18 seconds, and then [6] the latter half of super reach is displayed for 12 seconds. Since this special fluctuation A4 suddenly develops from [3] normal fluctuation 3 which is an out-of-range fluctuation to [6] the latter half of the super reach, it is easy to give the player a greater expectation than the special fluctuation A3.

In this way, the four types of special fluctuations (special fluctuations A1 to A4) that can be selected by the first special fluctuation selection table 272a1 are all displayed with a fluctuation time (second fluctuation time) of 30 seconds. The special variations A1 to A4 give different impressions to the player depending on the combination of the unit variation displays constituting each of them.

As shown in FIG. 7B, the first special variation selection table 272a1 is a table (big hit table) used when a jackpot is obtained after the end of the variation display, and a table (a table for jackpot) which is used when the variation display is completed and the table is out of alignment. It is composed of a table to be used (out-of-order table), and the value assignment of the variation mode selection counter 273d to the special variation A1 to A4 is different between the jackpot table and the out-of-court table.

Specifically, in the jackpot table of the first special variation selection table 272a1, "0" to "19" are assigned as the range of the variation mode selection counter 273d for selecting the special variation A1, and the special variation A2 is selected. "20" to "59" are assigned as the range, "60" to "139" are assigned as the range for selecting the special variation A3, and "140" to "255" are assigned as the range for selecting the special variation A4. Is assigned. Therefore, the selection ratio of the special variation A1, the special variation A2, the special variation A3, and the special variation A4 in the jackpot table of the first special variation selection table 272a1 is 20:40:80:116.

On the other hand, in the off table, "140" to "255" are assigned as the range of the variation mode selection counter 273d for selecting the special variation A1, and "60" to "139" are assigned as the range for selecting the special variation A2. It is assigned, and "20" to "59" are assigned as the range for selecting the special variation A3, and "0" to "19" are assigned as the range for selecting the special variation A4. Therefore, the selection ratio of the special variation A1, the special variation A2, the special variation A3, and the special variation A4 in the deviation table of the first special variation selection table 272a1 is 116: 80: 40: 20.

As described above, in the jackpot table of the first special variation selection table 272a1, the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d is assigned so that the special variation A4 is most easily selected and the special variation A1 is most difficult to be selected. On the other hand, in the disengagement table, the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d is assigned so that the special variation A1 is most easily selected and the special variation A4 is most difficult to be selected.

As described above, the four types of special variations that can be selected by the first special variation selection table 272a1 tend to give the player a sense of expectation in the order of special variation A1 <special variation A2 <special variation A3 <special variation A4. In the jackpot table, it is easy to select special fluctuations with a high jackpot expectation, and in the off table, it is easy to select special fluctuations with a low jackpot expectation.

That is, when a big hit (special game state) occurs after the end of the variable display, the combination of the unit variable displays constituting the special variable (variable mode) has the highest expectation (expectation degree) for the occurrence of the big hit. The selection probability is the highest, and the selection probability of the mode with the lowest expectation for the occurrence of a big hit is the lowest. Therefore, the player's expectation for the occurrence of a big hit can be raised, and the player's willingness to play can be suitably raised.

On the other hand, if the jackpot does not occur after the end of the variation display (that is, in the case of deviation), the combination of the unit variation display constituting the special variation (variation mode) has the lowest expectation (expectation degree) for the occurrence of the jackpot. The probability of selecting the mode is the highest, and the probability of selecting the mode with the highest expectation for the occurrence of a big hit is the lowest. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having an excessive expectation for the occurrence of a big hit, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the motivation to play due to disappointment.

The second special variation selection table 272a2 is a table for selecting a special variation having a variation time (second variation time) of 42 seconds. As shown in FIG. 7 (c), the special variations that can be selected by the second special variation selection table 272a2 are the special variations B1 to B4.

Specifically, in the special variation B1, [3] normal variation 3 is displayed for 18 seconds, then [4] normal reach is displayed for 12 seconds, and finally [5] the first half of super reach is displayed for 12 seconds. It is a thing.

In the special variation B2, [3] normal variation 3 is displayed for 18 seconds, then [5] the first half of super reach is displayed for 12 seconds, and finally [6] the second half of super reach is displayed for 12 seconds. Is. This special variation B2 gives the player a greater expectation than the special variation B1 in which the unit variation display displayed last is [6] the second half of the super reach and the last unit variation display is the first half of [5] super reach. easy.

In the special variation B3, [3] normal variation 3 is displayed for 18 seconds, then [4] normal reach is displayed for 12 seconds, and finally [6] the latter half of super reach is displayed for 12 seconds. .. This special variation B3 develops from [4] normal reach to [6] the latter half of super reach, and has a greater degree of development than the special variation B2 that develops from [5] the first half of super reach to [6] the latter half of super reach. It is easy to give the player a feeling of expectation greater than the special fluctuation B2.

In the special variation B4, [1] normal variation 1 is displayed for 6 seconds, then [4] normal reach is displayed for 12 seconds, and [5] the first half of super reach is displayed for 12 seconds, and finally. , [6] The latter half of the super reach is displayed for 12 seconds. Since this special variation B4 has many stages of development as compared with the special variation B3, it is easy to give the player a greater expectation than the special variation B3.

In this way, all four types of special fluctuations (special fluctuations B1 to B4) that can be selected by the second special fluctuation selection table 272a2 are fluctuations determined by the fluctuation time determination process (see FIG. 22A) described later. Although the time (second fluctuation time) is a fluctuation display of 42 seconds, the special fluctuations B1 to B4 give different impressions to the player depending on the combination of the unit fluctuation displays constituting each of them.

As shown in FIG. 7 (c), the second special variation selection table 272a2 is also a table (big hit table) used when a jackpot is obtained after the end of the variation display, like the first special variation selection table 272a1. It is composed of a table (table for disengagement) that is used when the disengagement occurs after the end of the variable display. Then, the allocation of the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d to the special variation B1 to B4 is different between the jackpot table and the loss table.

Specifically, in the jackpot table of the second special variation selection table 272a2, "0" to "29" are assigned as the range of the variation mode selection counter 273d for selecting the special variation B1, and the special variation B2 is selected. "30" to "79" are assigned as the range, "80" to "139" are assigned as the range for selecting the special variation B3, and "140" to "255" are assigned as the range for selecting the special variation B4. Is assigned. Therefore, the selection ratio of the special variation B1, the special variation B2, the special variation B3, and the special variation B4 in the jackpot table of the second special variation selection table 272a2 is 30:50:60:116.

On the other hand, in the off table, "140" to "255" are assigned as the range of the variation mode selection counter 273d for selecting the special variation B1, and "80" to "139" are assigned as the range for selecting the special variation B2. It is assigned, and "30" to "79" are assigned as the range for selecting the special variation B3, and "0" to "29" are assigned as the range for selecting the special variation B4. Therefore, the selection ratio of the special variation B1, the special variation B2, the special variation B3, and the special variation B4 in the deviation table of the second special variation selection table 272a2 is 116: 60: 50: 30.

As described above, in the jackpot table of the second special variation selection table 272a2, the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d is assigned so that the special variation B4 is most easily selected and the special variation B1 is most difficult to be selected. On the other hand, in the disengagement table, the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d is assigned so that the special variation B1 is most easily selected and the special variation B4 is most difficult to be selected.

As described above, the four types of special variations that can be selected by the second special variation selection table 272a2 tend to give the player a sense of expectation in the order of special variation B1 <special variation B2 <special variation B3 <special variation B4. In the jackpot table, it is easy to select special fluctuations with a high jackpot expectation, and in the off table, it is easy to select special fluctuations with a low jackpot expectation.

That is, when a big hit (special game state) occurs after the end of the variable display, the combination of the unit variable displays constituting the special variable (variable mode) has the highest expectation (expectation degree) for the occurrence of the big hit. The selection probability is the highest, and the selection probability of the mode with the lowest expectation for the occurrence of a big hit is the lowest. Therefore, the player's expectation for the occurrence of a big hit can be raised, and the player's willingness to play can be suitably raised.

On the other hand, if the jackpot does not occur after the end of the variation display (that is, in the case of deviation), the combination of the unit variation display constituting the special variation (variation mode) has the lowest expectation (expectation degree) for the occurrence of the jackpot. The probability of selecting the mode is the highest, and the probability of selecting the mode with the highest expectation for the occurrence of a big hit is the lowest. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having an excessive expectation for the occurrence of a big hit, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the motivation to play due to disappointment.

The third special variation selection table 272a3 is a table for selecting a special variation having a variation time (second variation time) of 24 seconds. As shown in FIG. 7D, the special variations that can be selected by the third special variation selection table 272a3 are the special variations C1 to C3.

Specifically, in the special variation C1, [2] normal variation 2 is displayed for 12 seconds, and then [4] normal reach is displayed for 12 seconds. In the special variation C2, [2] the normal variation 2 is displayed for 12 seconds, and then [5] the first half of the super reach is displayed for 12 seconds. In the special variation C3, [2] the normal variation 2 is displayed for 12 seconds, and then [6] the latter half of the super reach is displayed for 12 seconds. These special fluctuations C1 to C3 tend to give the player a sense of expectation in the order of special variation C1 <special variation C2 <special variation C3 because of the difference in the expectation given to the player by the unit variation display displayed at the end. ..

In this way, the three types of special fluctuations (special fluctuations C1 to C3) that can be selected by the third special fluctuation selection table 272a3 are all displayed with a fluctuation time (second fluctuation time) of 24 seconds. The special variations C1 to C4 give different impressions to the player depending on the combination of the unit variation displays constituting each of them.

As shown in FIG. 7D, the third special variation selection table 272a3 is also a table used when a big hit occurs after the end of the variation display, like the two special variation selection tables 272a1,272a2 described above. It is composed of a table for jackpots) and a table (table for loss) that is used when the table is out of order after the end of the variable display. Then, the allocation of the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d to the special variations C1 to C3 is different between the jackpot table and the loss table.

Specifically, in the jackpot table of the third special variation selection table 272a3, "0" to "39" are assigned as the range of the variation mode selection counter 273d for selecting the special variation C1, and the special variation C2 is selected. "40" to "125" are assigned as the range, and "126" to "255" are assigned as the range for selecting the special variation C3. Therefore, the selection ratio of the special variation C1, the special variation C2, and the special variation C3 in the jackpot table of the third special variation selection table 272a3 is 40:86:130.

On the other hand, in the off table, "126" to "255" are assigned as the range of the variation mode selection counter 273d for selecting the special variation C1, and "40" to "125" are assigned as the range for selecting the special variation C2. It is assigned, and "0" to "39" are assigned as the range for selecting the special variation C3. Therefore, the selection ratio of the special variation C1, the special variation C2, and the special variation C3 in the disengagement table of the third special variation selection table 272a3 is 130:86:40.

As described above, in the jackpot table of the third special variation selection table 272a3, the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d is assigned so that the special variation C3 is most easily selected and the special variation C1 is most difficult to be selected. On the other hand, in the disengagement table, the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d is assigned so that the special variation C1 is most easily selected and the special variation C3 is most difficult to be selected.

As described above, the three types of special variations that can be selected by the third special variation selection table 272a3 tend to give the player a sense of expectation in the order of special variation C1 <special variation C2 <special variation C3. , It is easy to select special fluctuations with a high expectation of big hits, and it is easy to select special fluctuations with a low expectation of big hits on the off table.

That is, when a big hit (special game state) occurs after the end of the variable display, the combination of the unit variable displays constituting the special variable (variable mode) has the highest expectation (expectation degree) for the occurrence of the big hit. The selection probability is the highest, and the selection probability of the mode with the lowest expectation for the occurrence of a big hit is the lowest. Therefore, the player's expectation for the occurrence of a big hit can be raised, and the player's willingness to play can be suitably raised.

On the other hand, if the jackpot does not occur after the end of the variation display (that is, in the case of deviation), the combination of the unit variation display constituting the special variation (variation mode) has the lowest expectation (expectation degree) for the occurrence of the jackpot. The probability of selecting the mode is the highest, and the probability of selecting the mode with the highest expectation for the occurrence of a big hit is the lowest. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having an excessive expectation for the occurrence of a big hit, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the motivation to play due to disappointment.

By the way, although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the effect control device 117 has the first fluctuation time indicated by the fluctuation pattern received from the main control device 110 (that is, the main control device 110 is set to the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2. The fluctuation time determined based on the above was set to the fluctuation time (second fluctuation time) according to the value of the special figure holding ball counter 273a (the number of special figure holding balls N at the start of fluctuation), and was set accordingly. The fluctuation mode according to the second fluctuation time is set.

For example, when the effect control device 117 receives a fluctuation pattern command indicating "special fluctuation 1" in which the first fluctuation time is 42 seconds from the main control device 110, the special figure holding ball number N at the start of the fluctuation. If is "0" or "1", the second fluctuation time is set to 42 seconds, which is the same as the first fluctuation time, and if the special figure holding ball N is "2" or "3", the second fluctuation time is set to 42 seconds. The fluctuation time is set (changed) to 30 seconds, which is 12 seconds shorter than the first fluctuation time.

On the other hand, when the effect control device 117 receives the fluctuation pattern command indicating the "special fluctuation 2" in which the first fluctuation time is 30 seconds, the special figure holding ball N at the start of the fluctuation is "0" or ". If it is "1", the second fluctuation time is set to 30 seconds, which is the same as the first fluctuation time, and if the special figure reserved ball number N is "2" or "3", the second fluctuation time is set to the first. Set to 24 seconds, which is 6 seconds shorter than the fluctuation time of.

Next, the effect control device 117 uses the special variation selection table 272a (272a1 to 272a3) according to the second variation time set by itself based on the variation pattern received from the main control device 110, and the variation mode selection counter 273d. The special variation according to the value of is selected as the variation mode of the variation display executed by the third symbol display device 81.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect control device 117 can set a plurality of fluctuation times from one fluctuation pattern command received from the main control device 110, so that the fluctuation of 1 is set. From the pattern command, it is possible to select a plurality of fluctuation display modes (variation modes) having different fluctuation times.

Therefore, it is possible to realize various effects with various fluctuation times with a small number of fluctuation pattern commands. That is, while appropriately suppressing the consumption of the free space of the main control device 110 and appropriately suppressing the control load of the main control device 110 that outputs the fluctuation pattern command to the effect control device 117, various variations due to various fluctuation times are performed. The production can be realized.

It will be described again by returning to FIG. The RAM 273 of the effect control device 117 includes a special figure holding ball counter 273a, an AND calculation result memory 273b, a fluctuation time counter 273c, and a fluctuation mode selection counter 273d.

The special figure holding ball counter 273a is a variable display performed by the first symbol display device 37 (and the third symbol display device 81), and is a winning prize to the first ball entry port 64 held in the main control device 110. It is a counter that counts the number of times of fluctuation display (number of holds, number of waits) based on.

When a hold number command indicating the value of the special figure hold ball counter 203a is received from the main control device 110, the value of the special figure hold ball counter 203a is set in the special figure hold ball counter 273a based on the received hold number command. Set. That is, the special figure holding ball counter 273a indicates the value of the special drawing holding ball counter 203a of the main control device 110.

Although the details will be described later, the main control device 110 adds 1 to the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203a when the ball enters the first ball entry port 64 (winning), and the special figure holding ball counter 203a is added. The value of is notified to the effect control device 117 by the hold number command. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display is started, the main control device 110 subtracts 1 from the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203a, and notifies the effect control device 117 of the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203a by the hold number command. .. Therefore, the special figure holding ball counter 273a increases by 1 each time the ball enters the first entry port 64, and decreases by 1 each time the fluctuation is started (at the start of the fluctuation). The special figure holding ball counter 273a is initialized (cleared to 0) in the start-up process (see FIG. 16) of the effect control device 117, which is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on.

The AND operation result memory 273b has a value of a hold number command indicating the number of special figure hold balls N, which is executed in the hold number setting process (see FIG. 21) described later, and a predetermined 1-byte value (in the present embodiment). It is a memory for storing the result of the AND operation with "00000001" (binary number)).

Although the details will be described later, the result of the AND operation (that is, the value stored in the AND operation result memory 273b) between the value of the hold number command and the predetermined 1-byte value is the classification of the special figure hold ball number N. It is a value according to. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the number of special figure holding balls N (that is, the value of the special figure holding ball counter 273a) is "1" or less, the result after the AND calculation is "0000000000" (binary number). ), And when the number of reserved balls N of the special figure is "2" or more, the result after the AND operation is classified as "00000001" (binary number).

When the hold number command received by the effect control device 117 is transmitted at the start of the fluctuation of the special fluctuation, the value stored in the AND calculation result memory 273b is the special fluctuation (special fluctuations 1 and 2). It is used to set the fluctuation time of (that is, the second fluctuation time). Although the details will be described later, when the effect control device 117 receives the variation pattern command indicating the special variation (special variation 1 and 2), the variation received by the variation time determination process (see FIG. 22A). The value stored in the AND operation result memory 273b is added to the pattern command, and the second fluctuation time corresponding to the obtained value is determined. The AND calculation result memory 273b is initialized (cleared to 0) in the start-up process (see FIG. 16) of the effect control device 117, which is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on.

The fluctuation time counter 273c is a counter for managing the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the third symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time counter 273c sets an initial value (variation time to be executed) based on the fluctuation pattern command and the effect time addition / subtraction command, and then executes the variation effect process (see FIG. 19) every 20 ms. It is configured so that the value is subtracted by 1 each time.

The value set as the initial value in the fluctuation time counter 273c is the second fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation time determination process (see FIG. 22A) based on the fluctuation pattern command received from the main controller 110. It is a value corresponding to the time obtained by adding / subtracting the time corresponding to the effect time addition / subtraction command (that is, the fluctuation time to be executed). As described above, this fluctuation time counter 273c is updated every 20 ms. Therefore, for example, if the time after addition / subtraction of the time corresponding to the effect time addition / subtraction command is 30 s, "1500" is set as the initial value. .. The fluctuation time counter 273c is initialized (cleared to 0) in the start-up process (see FIG. 16) of the effect control device 117, which is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on.

The variation mode selection counter 273d is a counter referred to when selecting a special variation pattern (variation pattern) from the special variation selection table 272a (272a1 to 272a2). That is, the selection of the special variation pattern is performed by selecting the variation pattern according to the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d from the special variation selection table 272a (272a1 to 272a2).

In the present embodiment, the variation mode selection counter 273d is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 255, reach the maximum value (that is, 255), and then return to 0. The variation mode selection counter 273d is initialized (cleared to 0) in the start-up process (see FIG. 16) of the effect control device 117, which is executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on.

Further, the RAM 273 has a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 271 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 271 are stored, and a work area in which various flags, counters, I / O and other values are stored. Has (work area). Further, the RAM 273 has various memories, flags, counters and the like.

The image controller 274 adjusts the timing of each of the character ROM 275, the video RAM 276, the input / output port 277, and the output port 278 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads out the display data stored in the video RAM 276 at a predetermined timing. It is to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

The character ROM 275 is a memory in which data for effect such as a symbol (background symbol, a third symbol, or a decorative symbol) to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is stored in a compressed format. In this character ROM 275, for example, various data for effect used for variable display (variable effect), a character symbol of a third symbol, a background symbol, a notice character symbol, and the like are stored. As various data for production, each fluctuation display of normal fluctuation (for example, normal fluctuation 1, normal fluctuation 2, normal fluctuation 3, normal fluctuation 4), normal reach fluctuation, and super reach fluctuation (super reach first half, super reach second half) is displayed. The data to be used (hereinafter referred to as "variable display data") and the like are applicable.

In the present embodiment, the special fluctuations such as the special fluctuation 1 and the special fluctuation 2 are a combination of the fluctuation displays of the normal fluctuation, the normal reach fluctuation, and the super reach fluctuation. Therefore, the fluctuation display data for the special fluctuation is Not remembered. On the other hand, the variation display data for special variation may be prepared and stored in the character ROM 275.

In the character ROM 275, in order to reduce the amount of data to be stored, the above-mentioned effect data is stored in a compressed state. In the present embodiment, the effect data is composed of about 1024 Mbytes, and the data of about 1024 Mbytes is compressed to about 768 Mbytes and stored in the character ROM 275. Only the necessary data for the effect, which is compressed and stored in the character ROM 275, is read out, decompressed, and then written in a predetermined area of the video RAM 276.

The video RAM 276 is a memory for storing the effect data to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in a decompressed state (immediately usable state). The video RAM 276 has a variable display data storage area 276a.

The variable display data storage area 276a is a memory for storing variable display data for performing variable display (variable effect) in the third symbol display device 81. When the variation display is started in the third symbol display device 81, the image corresponding to the variation display data (variation display such as high-speed variation) stored in the variation effect data storage area 276a is displayed in the third symbol according to the time. It is displayed on the display device 81.

The reason why various data are read from the character ROM 275 and stored in the variable effect data storage area 276a is that the processing speed is generally faster in the RAM than in the ROM. For example, if the effect data is read from the character ROM 275 and displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81, it takes time to read when the amount of data to be read is large, and smooth display cannot be performed or is clear. This is because it may not be possible to display. It is also because it is easier to process the display data (for example, change the size of the decorative pattern or change the color of the background pattern) by storing it in the RAM.

The power supply device 115 has a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power failure due to a power failure or the like, and a RAM erasing switch 122 (see FIG. 3). It is equipped with a switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies the required operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As an outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in an AC 24 volt voltage supplied from the outside, and has a 12 volt voltage for driving various switches such as various switches 208, a solenoid such as a solenoid 209, and a motor. A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and these 12 volt voltage, 5 volt voltage, and backup voltage are supplied to each control device 110 to 114 and the like.

The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable 24 volt voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251. When this voltage becomes less than 22 volt, it is determined that a power failure (power failure, power failure) has occurred. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. The power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, for a sufficient time for executing the NMI interrupt process even after the voltage of DC stable 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is configured to maintain normal values. Therefore, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 can normally execute the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 15), store the power-off occurrence information in the RAM 203 and the RAM 213, and complete the process.

The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting the RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing the backup data to the main control device 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. The main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 clear the respective backup data when the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, and the payout control device 111 clears the backup data. The payout initialization command is transmitted to the payout control device 111.

Next, with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 8 to 15, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 in the pachinko machine 10 having the above configuration will be described. The processing of the MPU 201 includes a start-up process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the start-up process, and a timer interrupt process that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 ms). And, it is activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal and is roughly classified into the NMI interrupt process.

First, with reference to FIG. 8, a start-up process when the power is turned on to the main control device 110 will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a start-up process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110. This start-up process is started by resetting when the power is turned on. In the start-up process, first, the initial setting process accompanying the power-on is executed (S101). Specifically, a predetermined value is set in the stack pointer, and the control device on the sub side (peripheral control device such as effect control device 117, payout control device 111, etc.) is waited to be in an operable state. Therefore, the wait process (1 second in this embodiment) is executed. Next, the access of the RAM 203 is permitted (S103).

After that, it is determined whether or not the RAM erasing switch 122 (see FIG. 3) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S104), and if it is turned on (S104: Yes), the process shifts to S111. On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), it is determined whether or not the power cutoff occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S105), and if it is not stored (S105: No). Since there is a possibility that the process at the time of the previous power cutoff did not end normally, the process is also transferred to S111 in this case as well.

If the power cutoff occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S105: Yes), the RAM determination value is calculated (S106), and if the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S107: No), that is, the calculated RAM determination. If the value does not match the RAM determination value saved when the power is cut off, the backed up data is destroyed, and the process is transferred to S111 even in such a case. As will be described later in the process of S213 in FIG. 9, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 203. Instead of this RAM determination value, the effectiveness of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in the predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly saved.

In the process of S111, a payout initialization command is transmitted to initialize the payout control device 111 which is a control device (peripheral control device) on the sub side (S111). Upon receiving this payout initialization command, the payout control device 111 clears an area (working area) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets an initial value, and is ready to start payout control of the game ball. After transmitting the payout initialization command, the main control device 110 executes the initialization process (S112, S113) of the RAM 203.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when the RAM data is initialized at the time of turning on the power, for example, when the hall is open for business, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erasing switch 122. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed when the startup process is executed, the RAM initialization process (S112, S113) is executed. Further, the initialization process (S112, S113) of the RAM 203 is also executed when the power cutoff occurrence information is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value, etc.). .. In the RAM initialization process (S112, S113), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S112), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S113). After the initialization processing (S112, S113) of the RAM 203 is executed, the process proceeds to the processing of S110.

On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), the power off occurrence information is stored (S105: Yes), and the RAM determination value (checksum value, etc.) is normal ( S107: Yes), the information on the occurrence of the power failure is cleared while holding the data backed up in the RAM 203 (S108). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the control device (peripheral control device) on the sub side to the gaming state at the time of power cutoff is transmitted (S109), and the process proceeds to S110. Upon receiving this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213. In the process of S110, interrupts are permitted and the process proceeds to the main process described later.

Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the main process executed after the above-mentioned start-up process will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control unit 110. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, each process of S201 to S206 is executed as a periodic process of a 4 ms cycle, and the counter update process of S209 and S210 is executed in the remaining time.

In the main processing, first, the output data such as the command updated in the previous processing is transmitted (output) to the hall computer 600 via each control device (peripheral control device) on the sub side and the external output terminal board 260. (S201). By this external output processing (S201), for example, the presence / absence of the winning detection information detected by the switch reading processing (see FIG. 13) of S501 is determined, and if there is the winning detection information, the number of acquired balls is obtained for the payout control device 111. Send the prize ball command corresponding to. Further, by this external output processing (S201), the variation pattern command, the type command, the stop command, the effect time addition / subtraction command, etc. required for the variation display of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 are transmitted to the effect control device 117. Or, when launching a ball, a ball launch signal is transmitted to the launch control device 112.

After the processing of S201, each value of the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 is updated (S202). Specifically, the variable type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are added by 1, and when the counter values reach the maximum values (198, 240, 162 in this embodiment), they are cleared to 0, respectively. Then, the updated values of the variable type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

When the update of the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 is completed, the prize ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S203), and the process for displaying by the first symbol display device 37 and the first 3 The symbol display device 81 executes a variation process for setting a variation pattern of the third symbol and the like (S204). The details of the variation processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

After the variation processing is completed, the jackpot processing for opening or closing the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a of the variable winning device 65 is executed in the case of the jackpot state (S205). Specifically, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for each round of the jackpot state, and then a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 9 pieces) is inserted in the specific winning opening 65a. ) Is a process of repeatedly executing a process of closing the specific winning opening 65a for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) when the ball enters.

Next, the display control process of the second symbol (for example, the symbol of “◯” or “×”) by the second symbol display device 82 is executed (S206). Briefly, on condition that the ball has passed through the second entry port (through gate) 67, the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired at the timing of the passage, and the second symbol display device 82 is used. The variable display of the second symbol is carried out on the display unit 83 of. Then, the lottery of the second symbol is carried out by the value of the second random number counter C4, and when the second symbol is in the winning state, the electric accessory attached to the first entry port 64 is opened for a predetermined time.

After that, it is determined whether or not the power outage occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S207), and if the power outage occurrence information is not stored in the RAM 203 (S207: No), the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs a power failure signal. SG1 is not output and the power supply is not cut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the previous main process (S208). If the predetermined time has already passed (S208: Yes), the process is transferred to S201, and each process after S201 described above is repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, if a predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the previous main process (S208: No), the first is within the period until the predetermined time is reached, that is, within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next main process is reached. 1 The initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are repeatedly updated (S209, S210).

First, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S209). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (738, 250 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0. .. Then, the updated values of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

Next, the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are updated (S210). Specifically, the variable type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are added by 1, and when the counter values reach the maximum values (198, 240, 162 in this embodiment), they are cleared to 0, respectively. Then, the updated values of the variable type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

Here, since the execution time of each process of S201 to S206 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next main process is not constant and fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 (that is, , The initial value of the first random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second random number counter C4) can be updated at random, and similarly, the variable type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 can also be updated at random.

Further, in the process of S207, if the power cutoff occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S207: Yes), the power supply is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the power is turned off, and the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252. As a result, since the NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 15) has been executed, the processing at the time of power cutoff after S211 is executed. First, the occurrence of each interrupt process is prohibited (S211), and a power off command indicating that the power is cut off is issued to other control devices (peripheral control devices such as payout control device 111 and effect control device 117). Send (S212). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated, the value is saved (S213), the access of the RAM 203 is prohibited (S214), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut off and the process cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the backed up stack area and work area of the RAM 203.

The processing of S207 is performed at the end of a series of processing corresponding to the state change of the game performed in S201 to S206, or at the end of one cycle of the processing of S209 and S210 performed within the remaining time. It is running. Therefore, in the main process of the main control device 110, the power cutoff occurrence information is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed. Therefore, when returning from the power cutoff state, the process is performed after the start-up process is completed. It can be started from the process of S201. That is, the process can be started from the process of S201 as in the case of being initialized in the start-up process. Therefore, even if the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 are not saved in the stack area or the value of the stack pointer is not saved in the process when the power is cut off, the stack pointer is set in the initial setting process (S101). By setting a predetermined value (initial value), it is possible to start from the process of S201. Therefore, the control load of the main control device 110 can be reduced, and accurate control can be performed without the main control device 110 malfunctioning or running out of control.

Next, the variation processing (S204) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a variation process (S204) executed in the main process (see FIG. 9). In the variable processing, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is currently being hit (S301). The jackpot includes the middle of the jackpot game displayed by the third symbol display device 81 and the first symbol display device 37 at the time of the jackpot, and the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game is completed. As a result of the determination, if the jackpot is in progress (S301: Yes), the present process is terminated as it is.

If it is not a big hit (S301: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302), and if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is not changing. (S302: No), the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203a, that is, the number N of special drawing holding balls N is acquired (S303). After the processing of S303, it is determined whether or not the number N of special figure reserved balls is larger than 0 (S304). If the number of reserved balls N of the special figure is 0 (S304: No), this process ends as it is.

On the other hand, if the number of special figure reserved balls N> 0 (S304: Yes), the number of special figure reserved balls N (that is, the value of the special figure reserved ball counter 203a) is subtracted by 1 (S304), and the RAM 203 is provided. The hold ball storage area progressive process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the hold 1st to 4th areas of the hold ball storage area (not shown) to the execution area side is executed (S305). The detailed processing executed in the reserved ball storage area progressive processing (S305) will be described later with reference to FIG.

After executing the reserved ball storage area progressive process (S305), the variation start process of the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S306), and the variation process (S204) is terminated. The detailed processing executed in the fluctuation start processing (S306) will be described later with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, as a result of confirmation by the processing of S302, when it is determined that the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302: Yes), the special figure control timer (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is set. It is determined by reference whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed (S307). The special figure control timer (not shown) is a timer that manages the time from the start of fluctuation to the end of fluctuation. The fluctuation time displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is a fluctuation time (second fluctuation time) determined based on the values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 and the number of reserved balls N of the special figure, and the fluctuation type counter CS3. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (S307: No), the display of the first symbol display device 37 is updated (S308).

In the present embodiment, among the LEDs 37a of the first symbol display device 37, from the start of the fluctuation until the fluctuation time elapses, for example, if the currently lit LED is red, the red LED is turned off. At the same time, turn on the green LED, if the green LED is on, turn off the green LED and turn on the blue LED, and if the blue LED is on, turn off the blue LED. At the same time, the display mode for turning on the red LED is set.

Here, as for the stop symbol displayed in the stop display of the first symbol display device 37, the stop symbol of whether or not it is a big hit is determined according to the value of the first random number counter C1. Further, regarding the stop symbol of the big hit, depending on the value of the first hit type counter C2, the stop symbol when the high probability state is reached after the big hit (that is, the probabilistic big hit) and the low probability state after the big hit (that is,). , Usually a big hit) is distinguished from the stop symbol. For example, in the case of a probabilistic jackpot, a blue LED is lit as a stop symbol, and in the case of a second probabilistic jackpot, a red LED is lit as a stop symbol. On the other hand, when the lottery result (value of the random number counter C1 per first) is out of order, the red LED and the green LED are turned on as stop symbols. The display of each LED is turned off when the next fluctuation display is started, but it may be turned on only for a few seconds after the fluctuation is stopped.

The variation processing is executed every 4 ms, but if the LED lighting color is changed each time the variation processing is executed, the player cannot confirm the change in the LED lighting color. Therefore, a counter (not shown) is counted by 1 each time the fluctuation process is executed so that the player can confirm the change in the lighting color of the LED, and when the counter reaches 100, the LED is displayed. Change the lighting color of. That is, the lighting color of the LED is changed every 0.4 s. The value of the counter is reset to 0 when the lighting color of the LED is changed.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time of the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed (S307: Yes), the stop display is set in order to end (stop) the fluctuation display being executed in the first symbol display device 37. (S309), a stop command is set to synchronize the fluctuation stop of the third symbol display device 81 with the lighting of the LED in the first symbol display device 37 (S310), the fluctuation processing (S204) is terminated, and the main processing (S204) is completed. (See Fig. 9). Upon receiving this stop command, the effect control device 117 ends the variable display of 1 being executed by the third symbol display device 81.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the above-mentioned reserved ball storage area progressive processing (S305) will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a reserved ball storage area progressive process (S305) executed in the variation process (see FIG. 10).

In this reserved ball storage area progressive processing (S305), first, each data stored in the reserved first area of the reserved ball storage area (value of the random number counter per first, value of the type counter per first, and stop pattern). The value of the selection counter) is shifted to the execution area (S351).

Next, each data stored in the reserved second area to the reserved fourth area is shifted to the area having the smaller area number (S352). In the present embodiment, the data is shifted only in the reserved area in which the data is stored (held) among the second to fourth reserved areas. Therefore, since the data shift processing is not performed in the hold area where the data is not stored (held), the number of data shifts can be reduced and the control burden can be reduced.

Further, regardless of the presence or absence of data, each data in the second to fourth reserved areas may be configured to shift to an area having an area number smaller by 1. In that case, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the data is stored (held) in the second to fourth reserved areas, so that the number of steps in the program can be reduced. Therefore, since the capacity of the program can be reduced, the free space of the ROM 202 can be increased.

Next, the value of the special figure hold ball counter 203a (the number of special figure hold balls N) is subtracted by 1 (S353), and the hold number command indicating the value of the special figure hold ball counter 203a after the subtraction is set (S354). ). In the present embodiment, when the special figure holding series N is "0", "0000000000" (binary number) is set as the holding number command, and when the special figure holding series N is "1", it is set. "00000010" (binary number) is set as the hold number command. Further, when the special figure holding series N is "2", "00000011" (binary number) is set as the holding number command, and when the special figure holding series N is "3", "00000011" is set. (Binary) is set as the hold count command.

The hold number command set by the process of S354 is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 executed next time in the main process (see FIG. 9). When the output hold number command is received by the effect control device 117, the same number of lamps as the special figure hold ball number N indicated by the hold number command are turned on in the special figure hold lamp 85.

Next, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on according to the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203a (the number of special drawing holding balls N), and the new holding number is displayed according to the lighting state (S355). The reservation ball storage area progressive processing (S305) is terminated, and the process returns to the fluctuation processing (see FIG. 10).

Next, the above-mentioned fluctuation start processing (S306) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a variation start process (S306) executed in the variation process (see FIG. 10).

In the fluctuation start processing (S306), first, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the value of the first random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area (S401). Whether or not it is a big hit is determined based on the relationship between the value of the first random number counter C1 and the mode at that time.

In the present embodiment, if the value of the first random number counter C1 is "310" or "608" at the time of normal probability (low probability), it is determined to be a big hit by the processing of S401. On the other hand, at the time of high probability, the value of the first random number counter C1 is "28,63,90,127,154,188,210,250,278,305,343,375,400,426,471,509,535. If it is any one of "568,598,618", it is determined to be a big hit by the processing of S401.

When it is determined by the process of S401 that it is a big hit (S401: Yes), the display mode (lighting state of the LED 37a) at the time of the big hit to be displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is set (S402). Specifically, in S402, the jackpot type (that is, the stop symbol at the time of jackpot) is determined based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, and then the determined jackpot type is determined. The display mode according to the above is set to be displayed on the first symbol display device 37. In the present embodiment, when the value of the first hit type counter C2 is "1, 2, 3", the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot", and the value of the first hit type counter C2 is "0, 4". The jackpot type is "normal jackpot".

After the processing of S402, the jackpot type indicated by the value of the first hit type counter C2 and the values of the variable type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer provided in the work area (not shown) in the RAM 203. Based on the above, the fluctuation pattern is determined (S403).

Specifically, in S403, the first variable type counter is referred to from the plurality of first tables (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 according to the jackpot type determined in the processing of S402. The fluctuation pattern according to the value of CS1 (in this embodiment, the normal reach fluctuation or the special fluctuation (special fluctuations 1 and 2)) is determined, and the number of symbol fluctuations in the normal reach fluctuation is determined based on the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2. (The number of variable symbols after the reach occurs until the final stop symbol stops) is determined.

On the other hand, if it is determined by the process of S401 that it is not a big hit (S401: No), the display mode (lighting state of the LED 37a) at the time of disconnection to be displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is set (S410). Specifically, in S410, the stop symbol at the time of disengagement (reach other than front / rear disengagement, reach other than front / rear disengagement, or complete disengagement) is determined based on the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. After that, the display mode corresponding to the determined stop symbol is set to be displayed on the first symbol display device 37.

After the processing of S410, the stop symbol at the time of deviation indicated by the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 and the variable type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer provided in the work area (not shown) in the RAM 203. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the value of (S411).

Specifically, in S411, the first table is referred to from a plurality of first tables (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 according to the stop symbol at the time of disconnection determined in the processing of S411. A variation pattern (in this embodiment, normal variation, normal reach variation, or special variation (special variation 1 and 2)) is determined according to the value of the variation type counter CS1, and based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. The number of symbol fluctuations in the normal reach variation (the number of variable symbols after the reach occurs until the final stop symbol stops) is determined.

After the processing of S403 or S411, the fluctuation time corresponding to the number of reserved balls N of the special figure is determined from the fluctuation time indicated by the fluctuation pattern determined based on the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 by these processing (S404).

Next, the effect time (addition / subtraction value of the effect time) to be added / subtracted to the fluctuation time determined by the process of S404 is determined (S405). At this time, the effect time to be added or subtracted is determined based on the value of the third type counter CS3 stored in the counter buffer provided in the work area (not shown) in the RAM 203.

Next, the time obtained from the fluctuation time determined by the process of S404 and the addition / subtraction value of the effect time determined by the process of S405 is set in the special figure control timer (not shown) (S407). The time set in the special symbol control timer by the process of S407 becomes the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the first symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37 (that is, the time from the start of the fluctuation to the end of the fluctuation).

After the processing of S406, a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (variation time) determined by the processing of S403 or S411 is set (S407). In the present embodiment, for example, when the variation pattern determined by the processing of S403 or S411 is "special variation 1", "10000000" (binary number) is set as the variation pattern command. Further, for example, when the determined fluctuation pattern is "special fluctuation 2", "10000001" (binary number) is set as the fluctuation pattern command.

The variation pattern command indicating "special variation 1", that is, "10000000" (binary number) is referred to as "variation pattern command A" for convenience, and the variation pattern command indicating "special variation 2", that is, " "10000001" (binary number) is referred to as "variation pattern command B" for convenience.

The fluctuation time indicated by the fluctuation pattern command set by the processing of S407 is a fluctuation time determined based on the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2, and is a fluctuation time that does not consider the special figure reserved ball number N. Although the details will be described later, the effect control device 117 that has received this variation pattern command has a variation time according to the number of reserved balls N at the start of the variation (that is, the first variation time) based on the variation time indicated by the received variation pattern command. 2 fluctuation time) is set, and the fluctuation mode according to the second fluctuation time is selected.

After the processing of S407, a type command corresponding to the display mode (that is, the stop symbol) set in the processing of S403 or S411 is set (S408), and the production according to the addition / subtraction value of the production time determined in the processing of S405. The time addition / subtraction command is set (S409), the fluctuation start processing (S306) is terminated, and the process returns to the fluctuation processing (see FIG. 10).

As described above, after the "holding number command" is set in the holding ball storage area progressive processing (see FIG. 11), the "variation pattern command" and "type" are set in the fluctuation start processing (see FIG. 12). The commands are set in the order of "command" and "calculation time addition / subtraction command". In the external output process (S201) in the main process (see FIG. 9), each command is transmitted in the order in which the commands are set. Therefore, when the third symbol display device 81 starts the variable display of the third symbol, , "Holding number command", "variation pattern command", "type command", and "calculation time addition / subtraction command" are output to the effect control device 117 in this order.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt process is executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, for example, every 2 ms. In the timer interrupt processing, first, the reading processing of various winning switches is executed (S501). That is, the state of various switches connected to the main control device 110 is read, the state of the switch is determined, and the detection information (winning detection information) is saved.

Next, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S502). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (738 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203. Similarly, the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (250 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0 and the updated value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2. Is stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

Further, the first random number counter C1, the first type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second random number counter C4 are updated (S503). Specifically, the first random number counter C1, the first type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second random number counter C4 are each added by 1, and their counter values are the maximum values (in the present embodiment). When it reaches 619, 15, 238, 250), respectively, it clears to 0, respectively. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

After that, the start winning process associated with winning the first ball opening 64 is executed (S504), the firing control process is executed (S505), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. The start winning process will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, in the launch control process, the touch sensor (not shown) detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51, and the stop switch (not shown) for stopping the launch is not operated. , Is a process of determining whether to turn on / off the firing of a ball. The main control device 110 instructs the launch control device 112 to launch the sphere when the launch of the sphere is on.

Here, the above-mentioned start winning process (S504) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a start winning process (S504) executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13).

When this start winning process is executed, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has won a prize (starting prize) in the first ball opening 64 (S601). When it is determined that the ball has won the first ball entrance 64 (S601: Yes), whether or not the number N of special figure reserved balls of the first symbol display device 37 is less than the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment). (S602).

At this time, if there is a prize in the first ball entry port 64 and the number of special figure reserved balls N <4 (S602: Yes), the first random number counter C1 updated in step S503, the first hit type. Each value of the counter C2 and the stop pattern selection counter C3 is stored in the first free holding area of the holding ball storage area of the RAM 203 (S603).

Next, 1 is added (S604) to the value of the special figure reserved ball counter 203a (that is, the number of special figure reserved balls N), and a hold number command indicating the value of the special figure reserved ball counter 203a after the addition is set. (S605). In this embodiment, when the special figure holding series N is "1", "00000010" (binary number) is set as the holding number command. Further, when the special figure holding series N is "2", "00000011" (binary number) is set as the holding number command, and when the special figure holding series N is "3", "00000011" is set. (Binary) is set as the hold count command. Further, when the special figure holding series N is "4", "00001000" (binary number) is set as the holding number command.

The hold number command set by the process of S605 is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 executed in the main process (see FIG. 9). When the output hold number command is received by the effect control device 117, the same number of lamps as the special figure hold ball number N indicated by the hold number command are turned on in the special figure hold lamp 85.

Next, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on according to the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203a (the number of special drawing holding balls N), and the new holding number is displayed according to the lighting state (S606). The start winning process (S504) is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13).

On the other hand, if there is no winning in the first ball opening 64 (S601: No), or even if there is a winning in the first ball opening 64, the number of reserved balls in the special figure is not N <4 (S602: No). ), S603 and S604 are skipped, the start winning process (S504) is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110. The NMI interrupt process is a process executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, and the execution of this NMI interrupt process stores information on the occurrence of the power failure in the RAM 203. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 201 in the main control device 110. Then, the MPU 201 interrupts the control during execution and starts the NMI interrupt processing, stores the power interruption occurrence information in the RAM 203 (S701) as a setting of the power interruption occurrence information, and ends the NMI interrupt processing. do.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 16 to 22, each control process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described. The processing of the MPU 271 includes a start-up process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the start-up process, and a command that is executed every time various commands transmitted from the main control unit 110 are received. It is roughly divided into reception interrupt processing.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a start-up process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117. This start-up process is a process for performing various initial settings of the effect control device 117, and is a process executed when the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 10 or when the MPU 271 is reset.

When the start-up process is executed, first, the initial setting for turning on the power is performed (S1001). Specifically, a predetermined predetermined value is set in the stack pointer. After that, the power-on notification process is executed (S1002). This power-on notification process (S1002) notifies that the power has been turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) when the power is turned on, and the notification is given to the voice output device 226 or the electric power. This is done by the decoration portions 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, the special figure holding lamp 85, the screen of the third symbol display device 81, and the like.

After the power-on notification process (S1002) is executed, in order to display the initial screen on the third symbol display device 81, first, the effect data (or image data) corresponding to the initial screen is read from the character ROM 275, and the video is displayed. It is stored in a predetermined area of RAM 276 (S1003). Then, the initial screen is displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 using the effect data (S1004).

Next, whether the start-up process is executed because the MPU271 is reset during the execution of the power-off process (see S1109 in FIG. 17), which will be described later, is determined by the power supply provided in the RAM 273. It is determined by whether or not the disconnection processing flag (not shown) is turned on (S1005).

As described above, when a momentary voltage drop (momentary power failure, so-called "momentary power failure") occurs, the main control device 110 transmits a power cutoff command to the effect control device 117 and the like. The details will be described later with reference to FIG. 17, but when the effect control device 117 receives the power cutoff command from the main control device 110, the effect control device 117 stores in the RAM 273 the power cutoff occurrence information indicating that the power cutoff command has been received. , The power cutoff process (see S1109 in FIG. 17) is executed. The power-off processing flag is turned on before the power-off processing and turned off after the power-off processing is completed.

That is, whether or not the MPU271 is reset during the execution of the power off processing can be determined by the state of the power off processing flag. If the power is completely cut off during the execution of the power off processing or after the execution is completed, the data in the RAM 273 will be lost. In such a case, the power off processing flag will be turned off.

More specifically, when the power off processing flag is off, it is the case that the current startup processing is executed after one of the following three states. The first state is a state in which the power supply is completely cut off. When the power is completely cut off, the data in the RAM 273 is lost, so that the power off processing flag is turned off.

In the second state, a power cutoff process (see S1109 in FIG. 17) was executed because a momentary power failure occurred, but the power supply was not cut off and returned to normal. The MPU271 is in a reset state. In this case, since the power supply was not cut off, the data in the RAM 273 is retained without being lost. Further, since the power cutoff process is completed, the power cutoff process in progress flag is turned off.

As the third state, only the MPU271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like. That is, if the MPU271 is reset without executing the power-off process (without receiving the power-off command from the main controller 110), the data in the RAM 273 is retained while the power-off process in progress flag remains off. Will be done.

If the startup process is executed after any of the above three states, that is, if the power off flag is off (S1005: No), it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 273 is destroyed. Confirm (S1006). It should be noted that the reason why it is confirmed whether or not the data is destroyed here is that the data in the RAM 273 is normally held when only the MPU271 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started. For example, the control of the effect control device 117 can be continued by using the data.

Confirmation of data corruption in RAM 273 is performed as follows. That is, the data as the keyword of "55AAh" is written in the specific area of the RAM 273 by the processing of S1009 described later. Therefore, the data stored in the specific area can be checked, and if the data is "55AAh", there is no data corruption in the RAM 273, and conversely, if the data is not "55AAh", the data corruption in the RAM 273 can be confirmed. If the data destruction of the RAM 273 is confirmed (S1006: Yes), the process proceeds to S1007 and the initialization of the RAM 273 is started. On the other hand, if the data destruction of the RAM 273 is not confirmed (S1006: No), the process proceeds to the process of S1011.

More specifically, when the start-up process is started after the power is completely cut off, the keyword "55AAh" is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 273 (the RAM 273 is turned off due to the power off). (Because the memory is lost), it is determined that the data of the RAM 273 is destroyed (S1006: Yes), and the process proceeds to the process of S1007. On the other hand, a power cutoff process (see S1109 in FIG. 17) was executed due to a momentary power failure, but the power supply was not cut off and returned to normal. After that, the MPU271 was reset after the power cutoff process was completed. If the start-up process is started this time, or if the start-up process is started after only the MPU271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like, the specific area of the RAM 273 is ". Since the keyword "55AAh" is stored, the data in the RAM 273 is determined to be normal (S1006: No), and the process proceeds to the process of S1011.

In the process of S1005, when the power cutoff processing flag is on (S1005: Yes), the power cutoff process (see S1109 in FIG. 17) was executed because a momentary power failure occurred, but the power supply was cut off. This is the case where the MPU271 is reset during the execution of the power cutoff process. In this case, it cannot be said that the current storage state of the RAM 273 is always correct. Therefore, in such a case, it is difficult to continue the control, so the process is shifted to S1007 and the initialization of the RAM 273 is started.

In the process of S1007, the storage area of the entire range of the RAM 273 is checked (S1007), and it is determined whether or not the RAM 273 is normal based on the check result (S1008). As a check method performed in S1007, first, "0FFh" is written for each byte, it is read for each byte to check whether it is "0FFh", and if it is "0FFh", it is normal. Determine. Such writing and confirmation for each byte are performed in the order of "0FFh", then "55h", "0AAh", and "00h". By this read / write check of RAM273, all the storage areas of RAM273 are cleared to zero.

When an abnormality in the read / write check is detected in any of the storage areas of the RAM 273, it is determined that there is an abnormality in the RAM 273 (S1008: No), an abnormality in the RAM 273 is notified (S1014), and the power is cut off. Infinitely loop until. The abnormality of the RAM 273 is notified by the indicator lamp 34. The voice output device 226 may output voice to notify the abnormality of the RAM 273. Further, the screen of the third symbol display device 81 may be configured to notify the abnormality of the RAM 273.

On the other hand, if the read / write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 273, it is determined that the RAM 273 is normal (S1008: Yes), the keyword "55AAh" is written in the specific area of the RAM 273, and the RAM destruction check data. Is set (S1009). By confirming the keyword "55AAh" written in this specific area, it is checked whether or not the RAM 273 has data corruption.

After the processing of S1109, it is determined whether or not the power off flag is turned on (S1010). The power off flag is turned on before the power off process (see S1109 in FIG. 17) is executed, and is turned off when the power is completely cut off. Therefore, when the power-off flag is on when the startup process is executed, the power-off process was executed because a momentary power failure occurred, but the power was cut off and returned to normal, and then the power-off process was performed. This is the case when the MPU271 is reset during the execution of or after the execution is completed.

Therefore, as a result of confirmation by the process of S1010, when the power off flag is on (S1010: Yes), the work area (work area) of the RAM 273 is cleared in order to initialize each process of the effect control device 117. (S1011), after setting the initial value of the RAM 273 (S1012), the interrupt permission is set (S1013), and then the process proceeds to the main process.

On the other hand, when the power-off flag is turned off when the startup process is executed, for example, when the power is turned on again after the power is completely shut off (the data of the RAM 273 including the data of the power-off flag is lost). However, only the MPU271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like, and the power cutoff flag is not turned on (that is, without receiving the power cutoff command from the main control device 110). , RAM 273 data is retained.

Therefore, as a result of confirmation by the process of S1010, when the power off flag is turned off (S1010: No), S1011 which is the clear process of the work area of RAM273 is skipped, the process is shifted to S1012, and RAM273 is performed. After setting the initial value of (S1012), interrupt permission is set (S1013), and the process proceeds to the main process.

When the power off flag is turned off, the clearing process of S1011 is skipped when only the MPU271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started. This is because the control of the effect control device 117 can be continued by saving the data in the work area without clearing it. Further, when the processes of S1007 to S1009 are executed, since all the storage areas of the RAM 273 have already been cleared by the process of S1007, it is not necessary to clear the work area of the RAM 273 again.

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the main process executed after the above-mentioned start-up process will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117. This main process is a process for executing control related to the effect of the game (voice output, display, etc.), is executed after the start-up process (see FIG. 16) of the effect control device 117 described above is completed, and is repeated thereafter. This is the process to be executed.

In the main process, first, it is determined whether or not 1 ms or more has elapsed since the previous determination was executed (that is, since the process of S1101 was executed last time) (S1101), and the previous determination is executed. If 1 ms or more has passed since then (S1101: Yes), the audio lamp effect process, which is a process for executing lighting control and audio output control of various lamps, is executed (S1102), and the process proceeds to S1103. .. The details of the sound lamp effect processing (S1102) will be described later with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S1101, if 1 ms has not yet elapsed from the previous determination (S1101: No), the process of S1102 is skipped and the process proceeds to the process of S1103. If 1 ms has not elapsed since the previous determination was executed by the process of S1101, the process of the sound lamp effect process (S1102) is skipped because the lamp executed in the sound lamp effect process (S1102) is skipped. This is because it is not necessary to execute the lighting control and the voice output control in a cycle shorter than 1 ms.

In S1103, it is determined whether or not 20 ms or more has elapsed since the previous determination was executed (that is, since the process of S1103 was executed last time) (S1103). At this time, if 20 ms or more has passed since the previous determination was executed (S1103: Yes), a moving image (image) corresponding to the variation effect is displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. The variation effect processing, which is the processing, is executed (S1104), and the process proceeds to the processing of S1105. The details of this variation effect processing (S1104) will be described later with reference to FIG.

On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S1101, if 20 ms has not yet elapsed since the previous determination was executed (S1103: No), the process of S1104 is skipped and the process proceeds to the process of S1105. It should be noted that the process of the variation effect process (S1104) is skipped when 20 ms has not elapsed since the previous determination was executed by the process of S1103, because this variation effect process is the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. This is because it is a process of updating the image to be displayed on the screen according to the fluctuation time, so that it is not necessary to execute such a process in a cycle shorter than 20 ms.

In the process of S1105, the variation mode selection counter 273d is updated (that is, 1 is added to the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d) (S1105). After the processing of S1105, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff occurrence information is stored in the RAM 273 (S1106). The power-off occurrence information is stored when a power-off command is received from the main control device 110.

When it is determined by the processing of S1106 that the power-off occurrence information is stored (S1106: Yes), both the power-off flag and the power-off processing flag are turned on (S1108), and the power-off processing is performed. Execute (S1109). After the power cutoff process (S1109) is executed, the power cutoff process in progress flag is turned off (S1110), and then the process is looped infinitely.

In the power cutoff process of S1109, the occurrence of the interrupt process is prohibited, and each output port is turned off to the audio output device 226, the illumination units 29 to 33, the indicator lamp 34, and the third symbol display device 81. Output is turned off. It also erases the memory of information on the occurrence of power failure. The reason for turning off each output port is to prevent abnormal display and abnormal audio output, and to prevent the player from being confused by abnormal display and abnormal audio output. Because.

On the other hand, if the power cutoff occurrence information is not stored as a result of the determination by the processing of S1106 (S1106: No), the keyword "55AAh" stored in the RAM 273 by the processing of S1009 of the startup processing (see FIG. 16) is used. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the RAM 273 is destroyed (S1107), and if the RAM 273 is not destroyed (S1107: No), the process returns to the process of S1101 and each process of S1101 to S1107 described above is repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the RAM 273 is destroyed by the processing of S1107 (S1107: Yes), the processing is looped infinitely in order to stop the execution of the subsequent processing. Here, since the variation effect process (S1104) is not executed because the process is determined to be RAM destruction and the process is set to an infinite loop, the display of the third symbol display device 81 is not changed thereafter. As a result, the player can know that the abnormality has occurred, and can call a clerk in the hall or the like to request repair of the pachinko machine 10. When it is confirmed that the RAM 273 is destroyed, the audio output device 226, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, the special figure holding lamp 85, the screen of the third symbol display device 81, etc. It may be possible to notify the RAM destruction by the above method.

Next, the above-mentioned voice lamp effect processing (S1102) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an audio lamp effect process (S1102) executed in the main process (see FIG. 17) of the effect control process 117.

In the audio lamp effect processing (S1102), first, the output of each lamp (for example, the illumination units 29 to 33, the indicator lamp 34, etc.) is set so as to be the lighting mode of the lamp edited in the processing of S1205 described later. (S1201).

After the process of S1201, the customer waiting effect process (S1202) is executed, and the hold quantity display update process is executed (S1203). In the customer waiting effect processing (S1202), when a predetermined time elapses when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player, the display of the third symbol display device 81 is set to be switched to the title screen. Further, in the hold quantity display update process (S1203), the number of lights of the special figure hold lamp 85 is updated based on the hold count command transmitted and received from the main control device 110.

Next, the frame button input monitoring / effect processing is executed (S1204). In this frame button input monitoring / effect processing (S1204), the input of whether or not the frame button 22 operated by the player is pressed in order to enhance the effect is monitored, and when the input of the frame button 22 is confirmed. It is a process to set to perform the production corresponding to. For example, if a notice character appears at the start of the fluctuation display, pressing the frame button 22 will display the expected value of the jackpot due to this fluctuation, or pressing the frame button 22 during the reach production will give a feeling of expectation for the jackpot. It may be changed to an effect that can be possessed, or it may be used as a decision button for selecting one of the reach effects among a plurality of reach effects. When the frame button 22 is not arranged on the pachinko machine, the process of S1204 can be omitted.

After executing the frame button input monitoring / effect processing (S1204), the lamp editing processing is executed (S1205), and the sound editing / output processing is executed (S1206). In the lamp editing process (S1205), the lighting patterns of the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, and the like are set so as to correspond to the display performed by the third symbol display device 81. In the sound editing / output processing (S1206), the output pattern of the voice output device 226 is set so as to correspond to the display performed by the third symbol display device 81, and the sound is output from the voice output device 226 according to the setting. ..

After the processing of S1206, the liquid crystal display effect execution management process is executed (S1207), the sound lamp effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 17). In the liquid crystal display execution management process (S1207), a time synchronized with the time required for the fluctuation display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set based on the fluctuation pattern command transmitted and received from the main control device 110. The lamp editing process of S1205 and the sound editing / output process of S1206 are executed based on the time set in the liquid crystal display effect execution monitoring process (S1207).

Next, the above-mentioned variation effect processing (S1104) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a variation effect process (S1104) executed in the main process (see FIG. 17) of the effect control process 117.

In the variation effect processing (S1104), first, it is determined whether or not the variation effect executed by the third symbol display device 81 is an effect for a big hit (that is, whether it is a big hit) (S1221), and then a big hit. If it is medium (S1221: Yes), the jackpot effect processing is executed (S1230). In the jackpot effect processing, the number of rounds is updated, the number of prize balls is updated, the background image is updated for each round, and the like (for example, the effect data is read from the character ROM 275 for each round, and the predetermined video RAM 276 is specified. Write to the area, etc.). After the jackpot effect processing (S1230) is completed, the variation effect process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, in the process of S1221, if it is not a big hit (S1221: No), it is determined whether or not the third symbol display device 81 is executing the variable display of the third symbol (that is, whether it is changing). (S1222). At this time, if it is not changing (S1222: No), it is determined whether the change start flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 is on (S1223).

The variation start flag (not shown) is a flag instructing the start of the variation display of the third symbol, and when it is determined in S1223 that the variation start flag is on, the variation display of the third symbol is started. .. This fluctuation start flag is set to on when a fluctuation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110 is received (see FIG. 20), and is set to off when starting the fluctuation display of the third symbol.

If the variation start flag is off as a result of the determination by the process of S1223 (S1223: No), another display process is executed (S1232). The other display processing is, for example, a display processing such as a customer waiting effect to be executed when a predetermined time has elapsed when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player. After executing the other display process (S1232), the variation effect process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation start flag is on (S1223: Yes) as a result of the determination by the processing of S1223, the fluctuation start flag is turned off (S1224), and the fluctuation time counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 is set. Set the initial value (S1225). The fluctuation time counter (not shown) is a counter for measuring the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation display of the third symbol.

Here, the initial value set in the fluctuation time counter in S1225 is the fluctuation time (that is, the fluctuation time) determined by the fluctuation time determination processing (see FIG. 22A) described later based on the fluctuation pattern command and the hold number command. The time obtained from the addition / subtraction value of the effect time indicated by the effect time addition / subtraction command (that is, the time added / subtracted from the second variation time), that is, the value corresponding to the variation time to be executed. be. That is, the same value as the fluctuation time counter 273c of the main control device 110 is set in the fluctuation time counter of the effect control device 117.

After the processing of S1225, the time counting of the fluctuation time is started by subtracting 1 from the value of the fluctuation time counter (S1226), and whether or not the value of the fluctuation time counter is larger than 0, that is, whether or not it is within the fluctuation time. (S1227).

On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the processing of S1222, if the fluctuation display of the third symbol is being executed (changing) (S1222: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the value of the fluctuation time counter (S1231), and the processing of S1227 is performed. To determine whether or not it is within the fluctuation time.

As a result of the determination by the processing of S1227, if it is within the fluctuation time (S1227: Yes), the fluctuation effect data stored in the variation effect data storage area 276a of the video RAM 276 is used to display the third symbol (LCD). An image corresponding to the variation effect data (variation effect such as high-speed variation) is displayed on 81 (S1228). After that, the variation effect processing is ended, and the process returns to the main processing (see FIG. 17).

On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the processing of S1227, when the value of the fluctuation time counter is 0, that is, when the fluctuation time has ended (S1227: No), it is set based on the type command received from the main control device 110. The stopped symbol is displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 (S1229), the variation effect processing is terminated, and the process returns to the main processing (see FIG. 17).

Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the command reception interrupt process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a command reception interrupt process. This command reception interrupt process is a process for receiving various commands transmitted from the main control device 110, and is an interrupt process executed every time various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 are received. Is.

In the command reception interrupt process, first, it is determined whether or not the hold number command has been received (S1301), and if the hold number command has not been received (S1301: No), the process proceeds to S1302.

On the other hand, when the hold number command is received (S1301: Yes), the special figure hold ball number setting process is executed (S1306), and the process proceeds to S1302. In this special figure holding ball number setting process (S1306), the value of the special figure holding ball counter 273a is set based on the holding number command, and the holding number command is issued so that the second fluctuation time can be obtained. It is a process to be subjected to a predetermined calculation, and the details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG. 21.

In S1302, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern command has been received (S1302). At this time, if the fluctuation pattern command has not been received (S1302: No), the process proceeds to S1303.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern command is received (S1302: Yes), the fluctuation start flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is turned on (S1307), and the fluctuation time indicated by the fluctuation pattern command (first). The fluctuation time determination process (S1308) for determining the fluctuation time (second fluctuation time) according to the number of reserved balls N of the special figure is executed (S1308), and the process proceeds to the process of S1303. The details of the fluctuation time determination process (S1308) will be described later with reference to FIG. 22.

In S1303, it is determined whether or not the type command has been received (S1303). At this time, if the type command has not been received (S1303: No), the process proceeds to S1304.

On the other hand, when the type command is received (S1303: Yes), the stop symbol is set based on the received type command (S1309), and the second fluctuation time determined by the above-mentioned fluctuation time determination process (S1308). The variation mode selection process (S1310) for selecting the variation mode of the variation display is executed based on the above, and the process shifts to the process of S1304. The details of the variation mode selection process (S1310) will be described later with reference to FIG. 23.

In S1304, it is determined whether or not the effect time addition / subtraction command has been received (S1304). At this time, if the effect time addition / subtraction command has not been received (S1304: No), the process proceeds to S1305.

On the other hand, when the effect time addition / subtraction command is received (S1304: Yes), the effect time addition / subtraction value indicated by the received effect time addition / subtraction command is acquired (S1311), and the process proceeds to S1305. As a result of acquiring the addition / subtraction value of the effect time in S1311, the advance notice effect (for example, the slide effect, the return effect, etc.) to be added to the variable display of the third symbol is determined. For example, when the addition / subtraction value of the effect time is +0.5 seconds, the return effect of one symbol is added as the advance notice effect.

In S1305, it is determined whether or not another command has been received (S1305). At this time, if another command is received (S1305: Yes), the process corresponding to the other command is executed (S1312), and this command reception interrupt process is terminated. For example, when the power cutoff command is received, the power cutoff occurrence information is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 273 in S1312.

On the other hand, if no other command has been received as a result of the determination by the process of S1305 (S1305: No), the process of S1312 described above is skipped and this command reception interrupt process is terminated.

Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the above-mentioned special figure reserved ball number setting process (S1306) will be described. FIG. 21A is a flowchart showing a special figure reserved ball number setting process (S1306) executed when a hold number command is received in the command reception interrupt process (see FIG. 20).

In the special figure hold ball number setting process, first, the special figure hold ball number N indicated by the received hold number command is set in the special figure hold ball counter 273a (S1401). As a result of the processing of S1401, at the next execution of the hold quantity display update process (see S1203 in FIG. 18), the same number of lamps as the special figure hold ball number N indicated by the received hold number command is lit on the special figure hold lamp 85. Will be done.

After the processing of S1401, whether or not the value of the special figure hold ball counter 273a is less than "4", that is, the number of special figure hold balls N indicated by the received hold number command is any of "0" to "3". It is confirmed whether or not it is (S1402).

As a result of confirmation by the processing of 1402, if the value of the special figure holding ball counter 273a is "4" (S1402: No), the received holding ball command is processed in order to advance the holding ball storage area with the start of the variation display (FIG. It is not the hold ball command set in (11). Therefore, in such a case, since the processes of S1402 and S1403 described later are unnecessary, these processes are skipped and the special figure reserved ball number setting process (S1306) is terminated.

On the other hand, as a result of confirmation by the processing of S1402, if the value of the special figure holding ball counter 273a is less than "4" (S1402: Yes), the AND operation between the received holding number command and "00000001" (binary number). (S1403), the obtained calculation result is stored in the AND calculation result memory 273b (S1404), and the special figure reserved ball number setting process (S1306) is terminated.

Here, FIG. 21B is a reference diagram showing the calculation result by the AND operation executed in S1403 of the special figure reserved ball number setting process. The hold number command used in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is "0000000000" (binary number) when the special figure hold series N is "0", and the special figure hold series N is "1". In the case of "00000010" (binary number), when the special figure holding series N is "2", it is "000000111" (binary number), and when the special figure holding series N is "3", it is "000000101". "(Binary number).

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), the calculation result (AND calculation result) by the AND operation executed in S1403 is "0000000000" when the special figure reserved ball number N is "0" or "1". "(Binary number) is obtained, and" 000000001 "(binary number) is obtained when the special figure reserved ball number N is" 2 "or" 3 ".

That is, in the present embodiment, a group of hold number commands in which the special figure hold ball number N is "1" or less and a hold in which the special figure hold ball number N is "2" or more by the AND operation executed in S1403. It can be divided into two groups, a group of several commands. In this way, by subjecting the hold number command and "00000001" (binary number) to the AND operation, the hold number command can be efficiently classified.

Although the details will be described later, these AND operation results (that is, the data that divides the hold number command into two) are used in the fluctuation time determination process (see FIG. 22A), whereby one fluctuation pattern command is used. From the indicated fluctuation time (first fluctuation time), two fluctuation times (second fluctuation time) can be obtained according to the number of reserved balls N in the special figure. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is not necessary to output a variation pattern command different for each variation time according to the number of reserved balls N of the special figure from the main control means 110.

Next, the above-mentioned fluctuation time determination process (S1308) will be described with reference to FIG. 22. FIG. 22A is a flowchart showing a variation time determination process (S1308) executed when a variation pattern command is received in the command reception interrupt process (see FIG. 20), and FIG. 22B is a special flow chart. It is a reference figure which shows the 2nd fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation time determination processing with respect to the fluctuation.

In the variation time determination process, first, it is confirmed whether the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command indicating a special variation (special variation 1 or special variation 2) (S1421). That is, in S1421, it is confirmed whether the received command is the variation pattern command A (“10000000” (binary number)) or the variation pattern command B (“10000001” (binary number)).

As a result of confirmation by the processing of S1421, if the received variation pattern command is variation pattern command A or variation pattern command B (S1421: Yes), the value stored in the AND operation result memory 273b in the received variation pattern command. Is added (1422).

As described above, the AND operation result memory 273b stores a 1-byte value corresponding to the number of reserved balls N indicated by the reserved ball command received prior to the fluctuation pattern command with the start of the fluctuation display (the value of 1 byte is stored. See S1403 in FIG. 21 (a). Therefore, in S1422, "0000000000" (binary number) or "00000001" (binary number) is added to the fluctuation pattern command A or the fluctuation pattern command B.

When the process of S1422 is executed, if the received fluctuation pattern command is the fluctuation pattern command A, and the special figure reserved ball number N at the start of the fluctuation is "1" or "2", the addition result is If "10000000" is obtained and the number of reserved balls N at the start of fluctuation is "2" or "3", "10000001" is obtained as the addition result (see FIG. 22B). That is, the values (addition results) obtained by adding the fluctuation pattern command A and the respective values stored in the AND operation result memory 273b are different from each other by "1" (binary number).

On the other hand, when the received fluctuation pattern command is the fluctuation pattern command B, if the special figure reserved ball number N at the start of the fluctuation is "1" or "2", "10000001" is obtained as the addition result and the fluctuation is performed. If the number N of special figure reserved balls at the start is "2" or "3", "10000010" is obtained as an addition result (see FIG. 22 (b)). Therefore, the value (addition result) obtained by adding the fluctuation pattern command B and the value stored in the AND operation result memory 273b is also "1" (binary number) to each other as in the case of the fluctuation pattern command A. Will be different values.

In the present embodiment, the second fluctuation time is determined based on the addition result by S1422. Specifically, in S1423 executed after the processing of S1422, the addition result of the variation pattern command A or the variation pattern command B and the value stored in the AND operation result memory 273b is determined (S1423).

At this time, if it is determined that the addition result is "10000000" (binary number) (S1423: 10000000), the fluctuation time (that is, the second fluctuation time) is determined to be 24 seconds (S1424), and the fluctuation is performed. The time determination process ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the addition result is "10000001" (binary number) (S1423: 10000001), the second fluctuation time is determined to be 30 seconds (S1425), and the fluctuation time determination process is terminated. ..

If it is determined that the addition result is "10000000" (binary number) (S1423: 10000010), the second fluctuation time is determined to be 42 seconds (S1426), and the fluctuation time determination process is terminated.

Therefore, when the received fluctuation pattern command is the fluctuation pattern command A (that is, the fluctuation pattern command indicating "special fluctuation 1"), the number of special figure reserved balls N at the start of the fluctuation is "1" or "2". If there is, the second fluctuation time is determined to be 42 seconds, and if the special figure reserved ball number N at the start of fluctuation is "2" or "3", the second fluctuation time is 12 seconds from 42 seconds. It is determined to be as short as 30 seconds (see FIG. 22 (b)).

On the other hand, when the received fluctuation pattern command is the fluctuation pattern command B (that is, the fluctuation pattern command indicating "special fluctuation 2"), the special figure reserved ball number N at the start of the fluctuation is "1" or "2". If there is, the second fluctuation time is determined to be 30 seconds, and if the special figure reserved ball number N at the start of fluctuation is "2" or "3", the second fluctuation time is 6 seconds from 30 seconds. It is determined to be as short as 24 seconds (see FIG. 22 (b)).

As described above, the value (addition result) obtained by adding the variation pattern command (variation pattern command A or variation pattern command B) and the value stored in the AND operation result memory 273b is "1" (binary number). Since the values differ only by), it is possible to easily classify the addition results.

Further, since the second fluctuation time is determined from the addition result of the fluctuation pattern command and the value stored in the AND calculation result memory 273b, the special figure reserved ball number N at the start of the fluctuation is "2" or "3". The second fluctuation time for the fluctuation pattern command A when is, and the second fluctuation time for the fluctuation pattern command B when the special figure reserved ball number N at the start of the fluctuation is "1" or "2". Even if the fluctuation pattern commands are different, the same second fluctuation time can be assigned according to the number of reserved balls N of the special figure so that both are 30 seconds.

Return to FIG. 22 (a) again. As a result of confirmation by the processing of S1421, when a variation pattern command other than the variation pattern command indicating the special variation is received (S1421: No), the second variation time for the variation pattern indicating the above-mentioned special variation is determined (that is,). , S1422 to S1426), the variation time for each variation pattern is determined using the value stored in the AND operation result memory 273b (S1427), and the variation time determination process is terminated.

Next, the above-mentioned variation mode selection process (S1311) will be described with reference to FIG. 23. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a variation mode selection process (S1311) executed when a type command is received in the command reception interrupt process (see FIG. 20).

In the variation mode selection process, first, the variation mode is selected for the special variation, that is, it is determined by the variation time determination process (see FIG. 22A) described above for receiving the variation pattern command of the special variation. It is determined whether or not the variation mode is selected based on the second variation time (S1441).

As a result of the determination by the processing of S1441, if the variation mode is selected for the special variation (S1441: Yes), it is confirmed whether or not the received type command indicates a jackpot (probability variation jackpot or normal jackpot). (S1442).

As a result of confirmation by the process of S1442, if the received type command indicates a big hit (S1442: Yes), the special variation selection tables 272a1 to correspond to the second variation time determined by the variation time determination process described above. From 272a3, a table for big hits is selected (S1443).

That is, in S1443, if the second fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation time determination process is 30 seconds, the jackpot table of the first special variation selection table 272a1 (see FIG. 7B) is selected, and the second If the fluctuation time is 42 seconds, the jackpot table of the second special fluctuation selection table 272a2 (see FIG. 7C) is selected, and if the second fluctuation time is 24 seconds, the third special fluctuation selection is selected. Select the jackpot table of table 272a3 (see FIG. 7D).

On the other hand, as a result of confirmation by the processing of S1442, if the received type command does not indicate a big hit and the stop symbol at the time of disengagement (complete disengagement, front / rear disengagement reach, or reach other than front / rear disengagement) (S1442: No). From the special variation selection tables 272a1 to 272a3 corresponding to the second variation time determined by the variation time determination process described above, the table for deviation is selected (S1447).

That is, in S1447, if the second fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation time determination process is 30 seconds, the deviation table of the first special variation selection table 272a1 (see FIG. 7B) is selected, and the second table is selected. If the fluctuation time of is 42 seconds, the deviation table of the second special fluctuation selection table 272a2 (see FIG. 7 (c)) is selected, and if the second fluctuation time is 24 seconds, the third special fluctuation selection is selected. A table for removing the table 272a3 (see FIG. 7 (d)) is selected.

After the processing of S1443 or S1447, the variation mode is selected based on the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d with reference to the selected special variation selection tables 272a1 to 272a3 (S1444).

Then, the variation display data corresponding to the selected variation mode is read from the character ROM 275, stored in the variation display data storage area 276a of the video RAM 276 (S1445), and the variation mode selection process is completed. Since the variation display data is stored in the variation effect data storage area 276a by the processing of S1445, the variation display based on the variation display data is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

On the other hand, as a result of the discrimination by the processing of S1441, when the variation mode is selected for the variation display other than the special variation (S1441: No), the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command (that is, the first variation time) (that is, the first variation time). In the present embodiment, a table (not shown) in ROM 272 corresponding to (normal variation or normal reach variation) is referred to, a variation mode corresponding to the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d is selected (S1446), and processing of S1445 is performed. Move to.

In S1446, similarly to the selection of the variation mode for the above-mentioned special variation (that is, S1442 to S1444, S1447), the variation mode is selected in the ROM 272 according to the second variation time and the type command. A table (not shown) may be used to select the variation mode based on the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control device 110 issues 1 variation pattern command (first command) indicating a special variation (special variation 1 or special variation 2) to the effect control device 117. For one special fluctuation indicated by the fluctuation pattern command, two fluctuation times (second fluctuation time) can be obtained according to the number N of specially held balls at the start of the fluctuation. Therefore, even when the fluctuation time is different according to the number of reserved balls N of the special figure, a different fluctuation pattern command is issued from the main control means 110 to the effect control device 117 for each fluctuation time according to the number of reserved balls N of the special figure. There is no need to output, and it is possible to suitably suppress an increase in the number of variation pattern commands stored in the main control device 110.

At this time, the effect control device 117 can recognize the special figure hold ball number N at the start of the fluctuation by the hold number command received from the main control device 110. The hold number command may be output from the main control device 110 to the effect control device 117 so that there is no discrepancy between the number N of the special figure hold balls N and the number of lights of the lamp in the special figure hold lamp 85. Since it is a required command, by diverting the hold number command to the determination of the second fluctuation time, a command to transmit the information necessary for determining the second fluctuation time to the effect control device 117 is transmitted. Since it is not necessary to provide it, the number of commands does not increase.

Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to realize various effects with various fluctuation times with a small amount of storage, and it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of commands output from the main control device 110. As a result, an increase in the control load of the main control device 110 can be suitably suppressed.

Further, when determining the second fluctuation time from the fluctuation pattern command (first command) and the hold number command (second command), the hold number command (that is, the special figure) is determined according to the content of the fluctuation pattern command. The handling of the fluctuation pattern command according to the number of reserved balls N) is different. Specifically, the time difference between the two fluctuation times differs depending on the content of the fluctuation pattern command, and the time difference between the two fluctuation times differs depending on the number of reserved balls N in the special figure. It is possible to set various fluctuation modes of the fluctuation time while suppressing the increase in the fluctuation time. Therefore, it is possible to more preferably achieve both suppression of an increase in the control load of the main control means and diversification of the production.

Although the present invention has been described above based on the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It is easy to guess.

For example, in the above embodiment, the type of variation display (first variation time) indicated by the variation pattern command is converted to the second variation time by using the hold number command, but it is not a hold number command but an effect. The time addition / subtraction command may be used to obtain the second fluctuation time from the type of fluctuation display indicated by the fluctuation pattern command.

Further, in the above embodiment, the second variation time is determined from the variation pattern command and the hold number command, and the variation mode is selected. However, not only the variation pattern command and the hold number command but also the two commands are used. , Other one or more commands may also be used to determine the second variation time. For example, in addition to the fluctuation pattern command and the hold number command, the effect time addition / subtraction command may be further used as the third command to determine the second fluctuation time.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control device 117 performs the AND operation of the received hold number command and "00000001" (binary number) from the hold number command to the division data (that is, "0000000000" (binary number) or "00000000" (binary number). Although it is configured to obtain "00000001" (binary number)), the operation for obtaining the division data is not limited to the AND operation described above. For example, the configuration may be such that "0000000000" (binary number) or "00000001" (binary number) is obtained as the division data by the NOR operation of the received hold number command and "111111110" (binary number).

Further, in the above embodiment, since the AND operation of the hold number command and "00000001" (binary number) is performed, the first division data in which all the bits are "0" and the least significant bit are "1". We obtained the second division data in which the remaining bits are "0", but the predetermined bit is "1" and the remaining bits are "1", such as the AND operation between the hold number command and "00001000" (binary number). The configuration may be such that the divided data is obtained by the AND operation of the data of "0" and the hold number command.

For example, a 1-byte command in which at least the third bit (third bit to the left from the lowest bit) is "1" is held when the number of reserved balls N in the special figure is "0" or "1". When a 1-byte command in which at least the third bit is "0" is a number command and the number of reserved balls N in the special figure is "2" or "3", it is "00001000" (2). As a result of the AND operation with the base number), the hold number command can be converted into either "0000000000" (binary number) or "00001000" (binary number) division data.

Alternatively, the data to be used for the AND operation with the hold number command is not the data such as "00000001" (binary number) and "00001000" (binary number) in which one bit at a predetermined position is "1", but a plurality of data. It may be data in which the bit is "1" (for example, "00000011" (binary number)).

Further, in the above embodiment, the least significant bit of the hold number command in which the special figure hold ball number N is "0" or "1" is "0", and the special figure hold ball number N is "2" or "3". Since the least significant bit of the hold number command is "1", the special figure hold ball number N is "0" or "1" by the AND operation between the hold number command and "00000001" (binary number). In a certain case, the first division data (“0000000000” (binary number)) is obtained, and when the special figure reserved ball number N is “2” or “3”, the second division data (“00000001” (binary number)) is obtained. ) Was obtained. At this time, for example, if the hold number command is "00000011" (binary number) when the special figure hold ball number N is "2", the hold number command is executed from "0" to "0" to "special figure hold ball number N". It can be divided into the case of "2" and the case of the special figure reserved ball number N being "3".

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control device 117 is configured to obtain data (division data) for dividing the hold number command into two by the AND operation of the received hold number command and "00000001" (binary number). , A table for converting the hold number command to the division data is provided in the effect control device 117, and when the effect control device 117 receives the hold number command, the hold number command is divided data (that is, the hold number command) with reference to the table. , "0000000000" (binary number) or "00000001" (binary number)) may be configured.

Further, in the above embodiment, the configuration is such that two classification data (that is, data that divides the holding number command into two) is obtained from the holding number command, but the holding number command (that is, the command indicating the special figure holding ball number N). May be configured to be divided into two or more. For example, when the number of balls reserved for special figures N is "0", when the number of balls reserved for special figures N is "1", when the number of balls reserved for special figures N is "2", and when the number of balls reserved for special figures is "2". It may be configured to be divided into four according to the case where the number of balls N is "3". Even when a command other than the hold number command is used to obtain the second fluctuation time from the fluctuation pattern command, the division based on the command is not limited to two, and various numbers can be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control device 117 is changed by preparing two division data (that is, "0000000000" (binary number) and "00000001" (binary number)) in the AND calculation result memory 273b. Regardless of whether the pattern command A or the variation pattern command B is received, the configuration is such that two second variation times are obtained from each variation pattern command. A plurality of groups having different numbers of data may be prepared, and the groups to be applied (that is, the number of divided data) may be configured to be different according to the type of the received variation pattern command.

For example, when the effect control device 117 receives the variation pattern command A, the variation pattern command A and two divisional data (for example, “0000000000”) constituting the first group stored in the AND calculation result memory 273b. "(Binch number) and" 000000001 "(binary number)) to obtain two second fluctuation times, while the effect control device 117 receives the fluctuation pattern command B. The variation pattern command B and the four division data (for example, "0000000000" (binary number), "00000001" (binary number), and "000000010" (2) constituting the second group stored in the AND operation result memory 273b. By adding the base number) and "00000011" (binary number)), four second fluctuation times may be obtained.

When a plurality of groups are prepared in the AND operation result memory 273b, for example, in the special figure reserved ball number setting process (see FIG. 21), the hold number command is used for the AND operation, and the operation result is used for the AND operation. The processes of S1402 to S1404 stored in the result memory 273b may be executed for each group to be prepared. Alternatively, a table for converting the hold number command to the division data is provided for each group, and when the effect control device 117 receives the hold number command, the table is referred to and the division data is obtained for each group. You may do it.

Further, in the above embodiment, the second fluctuation time is determined from the result of the calculation (addition) between the fluctuation pattern command and the division data obtained from the hold number command. However, the fluctuation pattern command and the division data are configured. The operation with is not limited to addition. For example, the second fluctuation time may be determined from the result of subtracting the division data from the fluctuation pattern command.

Further, in the above embodiment, the second fluctuation time is determined from the addition result of the fluctuation pattern command and the division data obtained from the hold number command, but the fluctuation pattern command, the hold number command, and the second hold number command are configured. A table associated with the fluctuation time of the above is provided in the effect control device 117, and when the effect control device 117 receives the variation pattern command and the hold number command, the second variation time is determined with reference to the table. May be.

Further, in the above embodiment, one variation time (second variation time) is associated with one of the addition results of the variation pattern command and the division data, but for two or more addition results, The fluctuation time of 1 may be associated with it. For example, in the above embodiment, if the addition result of the fluctuation pattern command and the division data is "10000001" (binary number), it is determined that the second fluctuation time is 30 seconds, but the other fluctuation time is 30 seconds. For other unallocated addition results (eg, "10000011" (binary number)), the second variation time may be configured to be 30 seconds.

Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control device 117 is configured to determine the second fluctuation time from the addition result of the fluctuation pattern command and the division data obtained from the hold number command. A table in which the addition / subtraction time is associated with the addition / subtraction time is provided in the effect control device 117, and when the effect control device 117 receives the hold number command, the addition / subtraction time corresponding to the hold number command is acquired by referring to the table. The second fluctuation time may be determined from the addition / subtraction time and the fluctuation time indicated by the fluctuation pattern command.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the main control device 110 selects a special variation (special variation 1 or special variation 2) based on the first variation type counter CS1, the variation indicates that the variation is the selected special variation. The pattern command (variation pattern command A or variation pattern command B) is output to the effect control device 117, and the effect control device 117 that receives the variation pattern command receives the second variation time of the special variation indicated by the received variation pattern command. Was determined based on the hold number command, the special variation selection table according to the determined second variation time was referred to, and one variation mode was selected from a plurality of variation modes. That is, in the above embodiment, the main control device 110 selects one type of variation (that is, one variation time), and the effect control device 117 belongs to one type of variation selected by the main control device 110. It was configured to be distributed to multiple variations.

On the other hand, the main control device 110 distributes one type of special variation selected based on the first variation type counter CS1 into more detailed modes (variation time), and issues a variation pattern command according to the finely divided modes. The effect control device 117 may be configured to output and select one of a plurality of variation modes based on the received variation pattern command of 1. That is, the main control device 110 may be configured to sort one type of variation into finer modes and then sort them into finer modes on the effect control device 117 side.

For example, the main control device 110 further uses the special variation 1 selected based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1 based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 or a table for distribution, and further, the special variation 1a. , Special variation 1b, special variation 1c, etc., and variation pattern commands according to such finely divided embodiments (for example, variation pattern command Aa for special variation 1a, variation for special variation 1b). The pattern command Ab, if it is a special variation 1c, the variation pattern command Ac) may be output to the effect control device 117, and the mode indicated by the variation pattern command received by the effect control device 117 may be divided into more detailed modes. With such a configuration, it becomes possible to carry out a wider variety of variable display.

Further, in the above embodiment, regardless of whether the variation pattern command received by the effect control device 117 is the variation pattern command A or the variation pattern command B, the second variation obtained based on the hold number command. If the time is 30 seconds, the variation mode is selected with reference to the first special variation selection table 272a1 (see FIG. 7B), but even if the second variation time is the same 30 seconds. , Different special variation selection depending on whether the received variation pattern command is variation pattern command A (that is, special variation 1) or variation pattern command B (that is, special variation 2). It may be configured to refer to a table.

For example, the selection table to be referred to when the variation pattern command A is received is the first special variation selection table 272a1, and the selection table to be referred to when the variation pattern command B is received is the first special variation selection table 272a1. It may be configured as a separate table. As a table when the second fluctuation time is 30 seconds, for example, "normal fluctuation 3 is displayed for 18 seconds and then normal reach is displayed for 12 seconds" (pattern) and "normal fluctuation 3 is displayed for 18 seconds". The variation mode selection counter 273d indicates that "the first half of the super reach is displayed for 12 seconds after being displayed for a second" and "the second half of the super reach is displayed for 12 seconds after the normal variation 3 is displayed for 18 seconds". It is possible to adopt a table sorted according to the value of.

Further, in the above embodiment, the special variation selection table 272a (272a1 to 272a3) provided for each second variation time has different selection probabilities between the jackpot table and the off table, but the variation can be selected. Although the modes are common to each other, the variable mode that can be selected may be different between the jackpot table and the off table. For example, in the first special variation selection table 272a1, the special variation A1 may not be selected in the jackpot table, and the special variation A4 may not be selected in the off table. Alternatively, the variable mode that can be selected may be completely different between the jackpot table and the off table.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first fluctuation time (variation display type) indicated by the fluctuation pattern command is set to the reference fluctuation time of the fluctuation display type (in the above embodiment, the time is shortened by the special figure reserved ball number N). (Variation time when not present), and the second fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation time determination process (see FIG. 22A) is configured to be the reference fluctuation time or a time shorter than the reference time. On the other hand, the second fluctuation time determined in response to the hold number command may be configured to be a reference fluctuation time or a time longer than the reference time. For example, the reference fluctuation time of the special variation 1 is 30 seconds when the number of reserved balls N of the special figure is "2" or "3", and the second variation time determined by the variation time determination process is 30 seconds or It may be configured to be 40 seconds. Further, when the first fluctuation time indicated by the fluctuation pattern command is converted into the second fluctuation time, the fluctuation time may be converted into the fluctuation time not including the reference fluctuation time.

Further, in the above embodiment, the mode (variation time) of the normal reach variation is determined by using both the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2, but the second variation type counter CS2 is used. The configuration may be configured in which the mode (variation time) of the variation display is determined using only the first variation type counter CS1 without the provision. Alternatively, the configuration may be configured in which the mode of variation display is determined using only the first variation type counter CS1 without using the second variation type counter CS2. Further, the variation time of the variation display may be determined using only the second variation type counter CS2 without providing (or not using) the first variation type counter CS1.

Alternatively, when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display is determined using both the first fluctuation type counter CS1 and the second fluctuation type counter CS2, or either the first fluctuation type counter CS1 or the second fluctuation type counter CS2 is used. It may be configured to be used in combination with the case where the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display is determined by using. In such a case, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display is determined by using both the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2, or the fluctuation of the fluctuation display is determined by using either the first fluctuation type counter CS1 or the second fluctuation type counter CS2. Whether to determine the time can be appropriately determined according to the value of the first variation type counter CS1 or the second variation type counter CS2, the game conditions, and the like each time.

Further, instead of the configuration in which the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display is determined by using both the first fluctuation type counter CS1 and the second fluctuation type counter CS2, the fluctuation display is performed by combining the first fluctuation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol. It may be configured to determine the fluctuation time.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the normal reach variation is selected based on the first variation type counter CS1, the main control device 110 changes according to the mode further finely distributed based on the second variation type counter CS2. Although the pattern command is output to the effect control device 117, the main control device 110 does not use the second variation type counter CS2, and the main control device 110 shows a variation pattern indicating the normal reach variation selected based on the first variation type counter CS1. The command may be output to the effect control device 117, and the effect control device 117 may be configured to select a detailed variation mode.

Further, in the above embodiment, four types of fluctuation patterns (normal fluctuation, normal reach fluctuation, special fluctuation 1, and special fluctuation 2) are used as the fluctuation patterns (variation display types) that can be selected based on the first fluctuation type counter CS1. Although prepared, super reach variation, special reach variation, and the like may be included in the variation patterns that can be selected based on the first variation type counter CS1.

Further, in the above embodiment, the audio output, the control of lighting of various lamps, and the control of the third symbol display device 81 are performed by one control device (that is, the effect control device 117). The lighting control of various lamps and the control of the third symbol display device 81 may be performed by separate control devices.

For example, a control device (voice lamp control device) that controls voice output and lighting of various lamps is connected to the main control device 110, and a control device (display control device) controlled by the third symbol display device 81 is controlled by voice lamp control. It may be configured to connect to a device, transmit each command from the main control device 110 to the voice lamp control device, and give a display instruction to the display control device from the voice lamp control device. Alternatively, a control device (display control device) controlled by the third symbol display device 81 is connected to the main control device 110, and a control device (voice lamp control device) that controls voice output and lighting of various lamps is a display control device. Each command may be transmitted from the main control device 110 to the display control device, and the display control device may be configured to give a voice output or a control instruction for lighting various lamps to the voice lamp control device. .. Further, the command may be directly transmitted from the main control device 110 to the display control device.

Further, in the above embodiment, the winning of the first ball opening 64 and the passage of the second ball opening 67 are each suspended up to four times, but the maximum number of holdings is limited to four times. It may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Further, the number of holdings of the variable display based on the winning of the first ball opening 64 is different by the number of holdings in a part of the third symbol display device 81, or by the number of holdings in the area divided into four. It may be displayed in an embodiment (for example, a color or a lighting pattern), and a light emitting member such as a lamp is provided separately from the first symbol display device 37, and the light emitting member is configured to notify the number of hold times. You may.

Further, in the above embodiment, the main control device 110 outputs the hold number command at the start of the fluctuation, and the hold number command output at the start of the fluctuation is used to obtain the second fluctuation time. Every time the device 117 ends the fluctuation display, the value of the special figure holding ball counter 273a is subtracted by 1, and when the effect control device 117 receives the fluctuation pattern command, the received fluctuation pattern command and the special figure holding ball counter 273a The second fluctuation time may be determined from the value.

Further, in the special figure holding ball number setting process (see FIG. 21A) of the above embodiment, when the value of the special figure holding ball counter 273a is less than "4", the holding number command and "00000001" (2). The configuration is such that the AND operation with the binary number) is executed, but the hold number command is received at the start of the fluctuation without determining the value of the special figure hold ball counter 273a (that is, without executing the process of S1402). Only in the case of, the AND operation of the hold number command and "00000001" (binary number) may be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, in S1227 of the variation effect processing (see FIG. 19), when the value of the variation time counter 273c is "0", it is determined that the variation time has ended, but the main control device 110 determines that the variation time has ended. The configuration may be such that it is determined that the variable time has ended when the output stop command is received.

Further, as shown in the above embodiment, the variable display, which is a kind of dynamic display, is not limited to the one that scrolls the symbol as the identification information in the vertical direction on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and is horizontal. The design may be moved and displayed along a predetermined path such as a direction or an L-shape. Further, the dynamic display of the identification information is not limited to the variable display of the symbol, for example, one or a plurality of characters are displayed together with the symbol or in various ways separately from the symbol. It also includes the effect display. In this case, one or more characters are used as the third symbol.

The present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, it may be carried out on a so-called second-class pachinko gaming machine having a winning device having a special area such as a V zone. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, it may be implemented as another game machine such as an arepachi or a sparrow ball.

The present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, once a big hit is made, a pachinko machine (commonly known as a two-time right item or a three-time right item) that raises the expected value of the big hit until multiple (for example, two or three times) big hits occur. It may be carried out as). Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, it may be carried out on a pachinko machine that has a winning device having a special area such as a V zone and is in a special gaming state on the condition that a ball is won in the special area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, it may be implemented as various gaming machines such as a pachinko machine, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a so-called gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused.

In the slot machine, for example, the symbol is changed by operating the operation lever in a state where a coin is inserted and the symbol effective line is determined, and the symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating the stop button. It is a thing. Therefore, the basic concept of the slot machine is "provided with a display device that displays the identification information in a variable manner after displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and is caused by the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). The variable display of the identification information is started, and the variable display of the identification information is stopped and confirmed and displayed due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. A slot machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that the combination of time identification information is specific. In this case, the game medium is represented by coins, medals, etc. Take as an example.

Further, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device for variablely displaying a symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols and then confirming the symbol is provided, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. Some are not. In this case, after a predetermined amount of spheres are thrown in based on a predetermined operation (button operation), the symbol variation is started, for example, due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or a predetermined amount. With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game is generated in which the player is given a predetermined game value on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of the stop is a so-called jackpot symbol, and the player is given a predetermined game value. Is for paying out a large amount of balls to the lower saucer.

Hereinafter, the concept of the gaming machine of the present invention and the various inventions included in the various embodiments described above will be shown.

The display means capable of displaying the identification information, the main control means for controlling the game, and the variable display of the identification information on the display means based on the control command transmitted from the main control means when the start condition is satisfied. In a gaming machine provided with a display control means for displaying, the display control means includes a variation mode setting means for setting a variation mode of the variation display to be displayed on the display means based on the control command. The variation mode setting means is characterized by including a first variation mode setting means for setting the variation mode based on a plurality of control commands including at least a first command and a second command. Game machine A1 to play.

According to the gaming machine A1, a plurality of controls in which the variation mode of the variation display displayed on the display means by the display control means includes at least a first command and a second command by the variation mode setting means in the display control means. Since it is set based on the command, it is possible to set a wide variety of variation modes by combining a specific control command, and thereby it is possible to diversify the effect of the variation display. For example, when the first command indicates the type of variation mode, the remaining commands including the second command can set different variation modes within the range of the type of variation mode indicated by the first command. At this time, when a part of the plurality of control commands used for setting the variation mode is a command used for a purpose unrelated to the setting of the variation mode, the above-mentioned effect is performed while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. Since diversification is possible, it is possible to suppress an increase in the control load of the main control means due to the diversification of the production.

In the above-described embodiment, the third symbol display device 81 is exemplified as the display means of the gaming machine A1, and the main control device 110 is exemplified as the main control means of the gaming machine A1. As the control means for use, the effect control device 117 is exemplified. Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the variation mode setting means and the first variation mode setting means of the gaming machine A1, the processing of S1403 and S1404 of the special figure reserved ball number setting process (see FIG. 21) and the variation time determination process ( The processing of S1422 to S1426 of FIG. 22A) and the processing of S1442 to S1445 and S1447 of the variation mode selection means (see FIG. 23) are exemplified.

In the gaming machine A1, the first variation mode setting means is a selection variation which is a variation time for selecting the variation mode based on a plurality of control commands including at least the first command and the second command. It is characterized by comprising a selection variable time determining means for determining the time and a variable mode selecting means for selecting the variable mode based on the selection variable time determined by the selection variable time determining means. Game machine A2 to play.

According to the gaming machine A2, the selection variation time used for selecting the variation mode of the variation display displayed on the display means by the display control means receives the first command and the second command by the selection variation time determining means. Determined based on multiple control commands, including at least. Therefore, the variation time for selection can be determined based on a plurality of control commands including at least the first command and the second command, and as a result, the variation mode of the variation display can be set. Therefore, a specific control command can be set. It is possible to set various types of fluctuation modes having various fluctuation times depending on the combination of. For example, when the first command indicates the type of variation mode, the remaining commands including the second command can set different variation modes within the range of the type of variation mode indicated by the first command. At this time, when a part of the plurality of control commands used for setting the variation mode is a command used for a purpose unrelated to the setting of the variation mode, the above-mentioned effect is performed while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. Since diversification is possible, it is possible to suppress an increase in the control load of the main control means due to the diversification of the production.

In the above-described embodiment, as the variable time determining means for selecting the gaming machine A2, the processing of S1403 and S1404 of the special figure reserved ball number setting processing (see FIG. 21) and the variable time determining processing (FIG. 22A). The processing of S1422 to S1426 of (see) is exemplified.

In the game machine A2, the main control means selects the type of the variation mode of the variation display of the identification information to be performed by the display means prior to the determination of the selection variation time by the selection variation time determining means. The first command is a command indicating the type of the variation mode selected by the main variation mode selection means, and the selection variation time determination means is the same as the first command. The gaming machine A3 is characterized in that the type of the variation mode indicated by the first command and the variation time for selection according to the second command are determined based on the second command.

According to the gaming machine A3, the first command used for determining the variation time for selection is a command indicating the type of variation mode selected by the main-side variation mode selection means, and the variation mode indicated by the first command. The variable time for selection according to the type of and the second command is determined by the variable time for selection determining means. In general, the approximate fluctuation time (reference fluctuation time) as a reference is determined according to the type of fluctuation mode, so selection according to the second command from the reference fluctuation time indicated by the type of fluctuation mode indicated by the first command. The variable time can be determined. Here, by using a command used for a purpose unrelated to the setting of the variation mode as the second command, it is possible to display a diversified effect on the display means while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. , It is possible to realize diversification of production while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

In the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern command is exemplified as the first command of the gaming machine A3.

In the game machine A2 or A3, the selection variation time determining means converts the second command into the division data according to the division, and the first command or the data corresponding to the first command. A gaming machine comprising a calculation means for performing a calculation using the division data obtained by conversion by the conversion means, and determining the selection variation time based on the calculation result by the calculation means. A4.

According to the game machine A4, after the second command is converted into the division data by the conversion means, the division data and the first command or the data corresponding to the first command are subjected to the calculation by the calculation means, and obtained. The variation time for selection is determined based on the calculation result. In general, the approximate fluctuation time (reference fluctuation time) as a reference is determined according to the type of variation mode. Therefore, the reference fluctuation time indicated by the type of variation mode indicated by the first command is classified according to the second command. By performing the calculation with the data, the fluctuation time for selection according to the division data can be obtained from the reference fluctuation time. Here, by using a command used for a purpose unrelated to the setting of the variation mode as the second command, it is possible to display a diversified effect on the display means while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. , It is possible to realize diversification of production while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

In the above-described embodiment, the conversion means of the gaming machine A4 is exemplified by the processing of S1403 and S1404 of the special figure reserved ball number setting processing (see FIG. 21), and the calculation means of the gaming machine A4 is a variable time. The processing of S1422 of the determination processing (see FIG. 22A) is exemplified.

The gaming machine A4 is characterized in that the calculation means adds the data corresponding to the first command or the first command and the division data obtained by the conversion by the conversion means. Machine A5.

According to the gaming machine A5, after the second command is converted into the division data by the conversion means, the division data is added to the first command or the data corresponding to the first command by the calculation means. Then, the variable time for selection is determined based on the obtained result. In general, the approximate fluctuation time (reference fluctuation time) that serves as a reference is determined according to the type of variation mode, so that the first command (or the data corresponding to the first command) is divided into the classification data according to the second command. By adding, the variation time for selection according to the classification data can be obtained from the reference variation time indicated by the type of variation mode indicated by the first command. That is, since the division data is added to the first command or the data corresponding to the first command, it is possible to derive a variation time different by the number of division data from the reference fluctuation time. Here, by using a command used for a purpose unrelated to the setting of the variation mode as the second command, it is possible to display a diversified effect on the display means while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. , It is possible to realize diversification of production while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

The gaming machine A6 in the gaming machine A4 or A5, wherein the conversion means converts the second command into the divided data by subjecting the second command to a predetermined calculation.

According to the gaming machine A6, the division data can be obtained by subjecting the second command to a predetermined operation, so that if the calculation results are the same, one division data can be obtained from a plurality of second commands. can. Therefore, the second command can be efficiently divided (converted into divided data), and a plurality of second fluctuation times can be efficiently obtained from the first command (that is, the reference fluctuation time) of 1. As a result, it is possible to display the diversified effects on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and it is possible to realize the diversification of the effects while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

In any of the game machines A4 to A6, the conversion means performs an AND operation on the second command and the data in which the least significant bit is 0 or 1 and the remaining bits are all 0, and the second command is performed. Is converted into either the first division data in which all the bits are 0 or the second division data in which the least significant bit is 1 and the remaining bits are all 0. The gaming machine A7 is characterized in that the data corresponding to the first command or the first command is added to the first division data or the second division data obtained by the conversion by the conversion means.

According to the game machine A7, the division data is obtained by the AND operation of the second command and the data in which the least significant bit is 0 or 1 and the remaining bits are all 0. It can be efficiently divided into either the first division data in which the bits are 0 or the second division data in which the least significant bit is 1 and the remaining bits are all 0 (converted to division data). Further, since the first division data and the second division data have different values by "1 (binary number)" from each other, the addition result of these division data and the first command or the data corresponding to the first command is also obtained. Further, since the values differ by "1 (binary number)" from each other, the addition result of the first command of 1 (or the data corresponding to the first command) and the division data (first or second division data) can be obtained. It is easy to classify simply, and it is possible to easily obtain a plurality of variable times for selection from the first command of 1. Therefore, it is possible to display the diversified effects on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and it is possible to realize the diversification of the effects while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

In any of the game machines A4 to A6, the conversion means performs an AND operation on the second command and the data in which the predetermined bit is 0 or 1 and the remaining bits are all 0, and the second command is executed. , The first division data in which the predetermined bit is 0 or the second division data in which the predetermined bit bit is 1, and the calculation means may be used for the first command or the first command. The gaming machine A8, characterized in that the corresponding data is added to the first division data or the second division data obtained by the conversion by the conversion means.

According to the game machine A8, the division data is obtained by the AND operation of the second command and the data in which the predetermined bit is 0 or 1 and the remaining bits are all 0. Therefore, the second command is given to all the bits. Can be efficiently divided into either the first division data in which is 0 or the second division data in which the predetermined bit is 1 and the remaining bits are all 0 (converted to division data). As a result, since the first division data and the second division data have different values by a predetermined number from each other, the addition result of these division data and the first command or the data corresponding to the first command is also ". Since the values differ by "1 (binary number)", the addition result of the first command (or the data corresponding to the first command) of 1 and the division data (first or second division data) is simply classified. It is easy to obtain a plurality of selection variable times from the first command of 1. Therefore, it is possible to display the diversified effects on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and it is possible to realize the diversification of the effects while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

In any of the gaming machines A2 to A8, the variation mode selection means is selected from among a plurality of variation modes capable of executing the variation display of the selection variation time determined by the selection variation time determination means. The gaming machine A9 is characterized in that the variation mode of 1 is selected based on a predetermined selection probability for each of the plurality of variation modes of the above.

According to the gaming machine A9, one variation mode is selected based on a predetermined selection probability from a plurality of variation modes capable of executing the variation display of the selection variation time determined by the selection variation time determination means. Therefore, it is possible to display the diversified effects on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and it is possible to realize the diversification of the effects while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

In the gaming machine A9, the variation mode is configured by combining a plurality of types of unit variation displays, and a predetermined selection probability for each of the plurality of variation modes constitutes the variation mode. The gaming machine A10 is characterized in that it is determined based on a combination of a plurality of types of variable display.

According to the gaming machine A10, since the variation mode is configured by combining a plurality of types of unit variation displays, the player can easily expect the player to win a jackpot among the variation modes of the same type. It is possible to provide various modes of variation that give various impressions, up to a variation mode in which it is difficult to expect a big hit. Therefore, it is possible to realize such various effects while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

Further, since the selection probability predetermined for each of the plurality of variation modes is determined based on the combination of the plurality of types of variation displays constituting the variation mode, the variation giving a different impression to the player is given. By displaying the mode on the display means with an appropriate selection probability, the player's expectation for a big hit can be raised, and the player's motivation for playing can be suitably raised.

The gaming machine A11 in the gaming machine A9 or A10, wherein the selection probability is determined according to the state of the game controlled by the main control means.

According to the gaming machine A11, the selection probability is determined according to the state of the game controlled by the main control means, so that the variation mode can be displayed with the selection probability according to the state of the game. Therefore, for example, when the main control means determines that the gaming state after the variable display is a jackpot (special gaming state), the probability of selecting the variable display that expects a jackpot is increased, and the variable display that does not expect a jackpot is displayed. By setting the selection probability to be low, the player's expectation for a big hit can be raised, and the player's motivation for playing can be appropriately raised. On the other hand, when the main control means determines that the gaming state after the variable display is not a big hit, the selection probability of the variable display that does not expect a big hit is set to be high, and the selection probability of the variable display that is expected to be a big hit is set to be low. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player's motivation to play due to disappointment from being excessively expected from the jackpot.

In any of the gaming machines A9 to A11, the main control means sets the gaming state after the end of the variation display of the identification information as the first state based on the establishment of the starting condition, or is more advantageous than the first state. A lottery means for drawing whether to make two states is provided, and the selection probability is set to the first state or the second state after the lottery result by the lottery means ends the variation display of the identification information. The gaming machine A12 is characterized in that it is determined to be different depending on whether or not it is played.

According to the gaming machine A12, the selection probability determines whether the lottery result by the lottery means performed based on the establishment of the starting condition sets the gaming state after the end of the variable display of the identification information as the first state. It is determined to be different depending on whether the gaming state after the end of the variable display of the information is set to the second state which is more advantageous than the first state. Therefore, when the main control means determines that the gaming state after the variation display is the more advantageous second state, the probability of selecting the variation display that expects the second state is increased, and the second state is expected. By setting the selection probability of the variable display that does not allow the player to be low, the player's expectation for the second state can be increased, and the player's motivation for the game can be appropriately raised. On the other hand, when the main control means determines that the gaming state after the variation display is the first state, the probability of selecting the variation display that does not expect the second state (a state more advantageous than the first state) is increased. By setting the selection probability of the variable display that expects the second state to be low, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation for the second state from becoming excessive and to prevent the player's motivation to play due to disappointment.

In the above-described embodiment, as the lottery means for the gaming machine A12, the processing of S603 in the start winning process (see FIG. 14) and the process of S401 in the variation start process (see FIG. 12) are exemplified.

In the gaming machine A12, the variation mode is configured by combining a plurality of types of unit variation displays according to the degree of expectation for the occurrence of the second state, and the selection probability is determined by the lottery result by the lottery means. When it indicates that the gaming state after the end of the variation display of the identification information is set to the second state, the selection probability for the variation mode having the highest expectation for the occurrence of the second state is the highest. The selection probability for the variation mode with the lowest expectation for the occurrence of the second state is determined to be the lowest, and the lottery result by the lottery means indicates the gaming state after the end of the variation display of the identification information. If it indicates that, the selection probability is the highest for the variation mode with the lowest expectation for the occurrence of the second state, and the selection for the variation mode with the highest expectation for the occurrence of the second state. The gaming machine A13 characterized in that the probability is determined to be the lowest.

According to the gaming machine A13, when the main control means determines that the gaming state after the variation display is the more advantageous second state, the variation mode with the highest expectation for the occurrence of the second state (that is, that is). By setting the selection probability for the unit variation display that constitutes the variation mode) to be the highest and the selection probability for the variation mode with the lowest expectation for the occurrence of the second state to be the lowest, the player Expectations for the second state can be raised, and the motivation for playing can be suitably raised. On the other hand, when the main control means determines that the gaming state after the variation display is the first state, the selection probability for the variation mode with the lowest expectation for the second state (a state more advantageous than the first state) is determined. By setting the selection probability for the highest variation mode with the highest expectation for the occurrence of the second state to the lowest, the player's expectation for the second state is not excessive, and the player's willingness to play is attenuated due to disappointment. Can be prevented.

In any of the gaming machines A1 to A13, the second command is a command used for a purpose other than the determination of the selection variation time by the selection variation time determining means. A14.

According to the gaming machine A14, a command used for a purpose unrelated to the setting of the variation mode is diverted as a second command used for setting the variation mode, so that a plurality of selection variation times are used from the first command of 1. There is no need to provide a dedicated command to get it. Further, it is not necessary to provide a command for instructing a plurality of selection variable times for each selection variable time. Therefore, it is possible to display the diversified effects on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and it is possible to realize the diversification of the effects while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

In the gaming machine A14, the second command is a command for transmitting information according to the number of holding the start of variable display of the identification information to the display control means.

According to the gaming machine A15, a command for transmitting information according to the number of holding the start of variable display of the identification information to the display control means is diverted as the second command. Generally, the request for the length of the fluctuation time differs depending on the number of holdings for starting the variable display of the identification information. For example, when the holding number is close to the maximum value, a useless start condition is satisfied. In other cases, a variable time of an appropriate length is required to prevent the player's motivation to play due to the interruption of the variable display. Therefore, by diverting the command for transmitting the information according to the number of holding the start of the variable display of the identification information to the display control means as the second command, the increase in the number of commands is suppressed and the same type is used. The variation mode of the variation mode can be a different time depending on the number of reservations.

In any of the gaming machines A1 to A15, the gaming machine A16 is characterized in that the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and the ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in a predetermined position in the game area. The identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time, provided that the prize is won (or passed through the operating port). Further, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner to enable a ball to be won, and is valuable according to the number of winnings. Some are given value (including not only prize balls but also data written on a magnetic card).

In any of the gaming machines A1 to A15, the gaming machine A17 is characterized in that the gaming machine is a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the slot machine is "provided with a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming the display of the identification information, and for operating a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to this, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and at the time of the stop. It is a gaming machine provided with a special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player, provided that the definite identification information of the above is the specific identification information. In this case, coins, medals, and the like are typical examples of the game medium.

In any of the gaming machines A1 to A15, the gaming machine A18 is characterized in that the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, as a basic configuration of the fused gaming machine, "a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming and displaying the identification information is provided, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The fluctuation of the identification information is started due to the operation of, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. A special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player is provided on the condition that the definite identification information at the time of stopping is the specific identification information, the ball is used as the game medium, and the identification information is described. A game machine that requires a predetermined number of balls to start the dynamic display of the game, and is configured to pay out a large number of balls when a special game state occurs. "

The display means capable of displaying the identification information, the main control means for controlling the game, and the variable display of the identification information on the display means based on the control command transmitted from the main control means when the start condition is satisfied. In a gaming machine provided with a display control means for displaying, the display control means includes a variation mode setting means for setting a variation mode of the variation display to be displayed on the display means based on the control command. The variation mode setting means is configured to include a first variation mode setting means for setting the variation mode based on a plurality of control commands including at least a first command and a second command, and the first variation mode setting means. The gaming machine B1 is characterized in that when the variation mode is set by the setting means, the handling of the first command by the second command is different according to the first command.

According to the gaming machine B1, the variation mode of the variation display displayed on the display means by the display control means is controlled by a plurality of controls including at least a first command and a second command by the variation mode setting means in the display control means. Since it is set based on the command, it is possible to set a wide variety of variation modes by combining a specific control command, and thereby it is possible to diversify the effect of the variation display. For example, when the first command indicates the type of variation mode, the remaining commands including the second command can set different variation modes within the range of the type of variation mode indicated by the first command. At this time, when a part of the plurality of control commands used for setting the variation mode is a command used for a purpose unrelated to the setting of the variation mode, the above-mentioned effect is performed while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. Since diversification is possible, it is possible to suppress an increase in the control load of the main control means due to the diversification of the production.

Further, when the variation mode is set by the first variation mode setting means, the handling of the first command by the second command is different depending on the first command. Therefore, the first command and the second command are used. Depending on the combination with the command, various variation modes can be set while suppressing the increase in the number of commands. Therefore, it is possible to more preferably achieve both suppression of an increase in the control load of the main control means and diversification of the production.

In the above-described embodiment, the third symbol display device 81 is exemplified as the display means of the gaming machine B1, and the main control device 110 is exemplified as the main control means of the gaming machine B1 to display the gaming machine A1. As the control means for use, the effect control device 117 is exemplified. Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the variation mode setting means and the first variation mode setting means of the gaming machine B1, the processing of S1403 and S1404 of the special figure reserved ball number setting process (see FIG. 21) and the variation time determination process ( The processing of S1422 to S1426 of FIG. 22A) and the processing of S1442 to S1445 and S1447 of the variation mode selection means (see FIG. 23) are exemplified.

In the game machine B1, the first variation mode setting means obtains the first information indicated by the first command by the information acquisition means for converting the first information according to the second command and obtaining the second information, and the information acquisition means. The type of the second information obtained by the information acquisition means from the first command and a plurality of types of the second command, including the variation mode selection means for selecting the variation mode based on the obtained second information. Is a gaming machine B2 characterized in that it differs depending on the first command.

According to the gaming machine B2, when the variation mode is set by the first variation mode setting means, the first information indicated by the first command is converted by the information acquisition means according to the second command and used as the second information. The variation mode to be set is selected by the variation mode selection means based on the acquired second information. At this time, since the types of the second information obtained by the information acquisition means from the first command and the plurality of types of the second commands differ depending on the first command, the combination of the first command and the second command is used. Accordingly, various variation modes can be set while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. Therefore, it is possible to more preferably achieve both suppression of an increase in the control load of the main control means and diversification of the production.

In the above-described embodiment, the processing of S1422 of the variation time determination process (see FIG. 22A) is exemplified as the information acquisition means of the gaming machine B2, and the variation mode selection means of the gaming machine B2 is variable. The processing of S1442 to S1444 and S1447 of the mode selection means (see FIG. 23) is exemplified.

In the gaming machine B2, the first information is information indicating the type of variation mode of the variation display of the identification information to be performed by the display means, and the second information is the information indicating the variation mode by the variation mode selection means. Information indicating a variation time for selection for selection, and the type of the second information obtained by the information acquisition means from the first command and a plurality of types of the second command differs depending on the first command. A game machine B3 characterized by this.

According to the gaming machine B3, when the variation mode is set by the first variation mode setting means, the first information indicated by the first command (that is, the information indicating the type of the variation mode of the variation display of the identification information) is It is converted by the information acquisition means according to the second command and acquired as the second information (that is, the information indicating the variation time for selection for selecting the variation mode by the variation mode selection means), and the variation is based on the second information. The variable mode to be set is selected by the mode selection means. At this time, the type of the second information (that is, the type of the variable time for selection) obtained by the information acquisition means from the first command and the plurality of types of the second commands is different depending on the first command. Various selection fluctuation times can be obtained depending on the combination of the 1st command and the 2nd command. Therefore, since it is possible to set various variation modes while suppressing an increase in the number of commands, it is possible to more preferably achieve both suppression of an increase in the control load of the main control means and diversification of production.

In the game machine B3, the information acquisition means converts the second command into classification data according to the classification and the first command or the data corresponding to the first command by the conversion means. The gaming machine B4 is provided with a calculation means for performing a calculation using the obtained division data, and obtains the selection variation time based on the calculation result by the calculation means.

According to the game machine B4, after the second command is converted into the division data by the conversion means, the division data and the first command or the data corresponding to the first command are subjected to the calculation by the calculation means, and obtained. Second information (that is, selection variation time) is obtained based on the calculation result. In general, the approximate fluctuation time (reference fluctuation time) as a reference is determined according to the type of variation mode. Therefore, the reference fluctuation time indicated by the type of variation mode indicated by the first command is classified according to the second command. By performing the calculation with the data, the fluctuation time for selection according to the division data can be obtained from the reference fluctuation time. Here, by using a command used for a purpose unrelated to the setting of the variation mode as the second command, it is possible to display a diversified effect on the display means while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. , It is possible to realize diversification of production while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

In the above-described embodiment, the conversion means of the gaming machine B4 is exemplified by the processing of S1403 and S1404 of the special figure reserved ball number setting processing (see FIG. 21), and the calculation means of the gaming machine B4 is a variable time. The processing of S1422 of the determination processing (see FIG. 22A) is exemplified.

The gaming machine B4 is characterized in that the calculation means adds the data corresponding to the first command or the first command and the division data obtained by the conversion by the conversion means. Machine B5.

According to the gaming machine B5, after the second command is converted into the division data by the conversion means, the division data is added to the first command or the data corresponding to the first command by the calculation means. Then, based on the obtained result, the variable time for selection is acquired. In general, the approximate fluctuation time (reference fluctuation time) that serves as a reference is determined according to the type of variation mode, so that the first command (or the data corresponding to the first command) is divided into the classification data according to the second command. By adding, the variation time for selection according to the classification data can be obtained from the reference variation time indicated by the type of variation mode indicated by the first command. That is, since the division data is added to the first command or the data corresponding to the first command, it is possible to derive a variation time different by the number of division data from the reference fluctuation time. Here, by using a command used for a purpose unrelated to the setting of the variation mode as the second command, it is possible to display a diversified effect on the display means while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. , It is possible to realize diversification of production while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

A gaming machine B6, wherein in the gaming machine B4 or B5, the conversion means converts the second command into the divided data by subjecting the second command to a predetermined calculation.

According to the gaming machine B6, the division data can be obtained by subjecting the second command to a predetermined operation, so that if the calculation results are the same, one division data can be obtained from a plurality of second commands. can. Therefore, the second command can be efficiently divided (converted into divided data), and a plurality of second fluctuation times can be efficiently obtained from the first command (that is, the reference fluctuation time) of 1. As a result, it is possible to display the diversified effects on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and it is possible to realize the diversification of the effects while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

In any of the game machines B4 to B6, the conversion means performs an AND operation on the second command and the data in which the least significant bit is 0 or 1 and the remaining bits are all 0, and the second command is performed. Is converted into either the first division data in which all the bits are 0 or the second division data in which the least significant bit is 1 and the remaining bits are all 0. The gaming machine B7 is characterized in that the data corresponding to the first command or the first command is added to the first division data or the second division data obtained by the conversion by the conversion means.

According to the game machine B7, the division data is obtained by the AND operation of the second command and the data in which the least significant bit is 0 or 1 and the remaining bits are all 0. It can be efficiently divided into either the first division data in which the bits are 0 or the second division data in which the least significant bit is 1 and the remaining bits are all 0 (converted to division data). Further, since the first division data and the second division data have different values by "1 (binary number)" from each other, the addition result of these division data and the first command or the data corresponding to the first command is also obtained. Further, since the values differ by "1 (binary number)" from each other, the addition result of the first command of 1 (or the data corresponding to the first command) and the division data (first or second division data) can be obtained. It is easy to classify simply, and it is possible to easily obtain a plurality of variable times for selection from the first command of 1. Therefore, it is possible to display the diversified effects on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and it is possible to realize the diversification of the effects while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

In any of the game machines B4 to B6, the conversion means performs an AND operation on the second command and the data in which the predetermined bit is 0 or 1 and the remaining bits are all 0, and the second command is executed. , The first division data in which the predetermined bit is 0 or the second division data in which the predetermined bit bit is 1, and the calculation means may be used for the first command or the first command. The gaming machine B8, characterized in that the corresponding data is added to the first division data or the second division data obtained by the conversion by the conversion means.

According to the game machine B8, the division data is obtained by the AND operation of the second command and the data in which the predetermined bit is 0 or 1 and the remaining bits are all 0. Therefore, the second command is given to all the bits. Can be efficiently divided into either the first division data in which is 0 or the second division data in which the predetermined bit is 1 and the remaining bits are all 0 (converted to division data). As a result, since the first division data and the second division data have different values by a predetermined number from each other, the addition result of these division data and the first command or the data corresponding to the first command is also ". Since the values differ by "1 (binary number)", the addition result of the first command (or the data corresponding to the first command) of 1 and the division data (first or second division data) is simply classified. It is easy to obtain a plurality of selection variable times from the first command of 1. Therefore, it is possible to display the diversified effects on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and it is possible to realize the diversification of the effects while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

In the game machine B3, the information acquisition means obtains the addition / subtraction time for obtaining the selection variation time by adding / subtracting to the reference variation time according to the type of the variation mode indicated by the first information, according to the second command. The addition / subtraction time acquisition means obtained by the addition / subtraction time acquisition means from the first command and a plurality of types of the second commands is different depending on the first command. Characterized game machine B9.

According to the gaming machine B9, when the second information (that is, the information indicating the selection variation time for selecting the variation mode by the variation mode selection means) is acquired by the information acquisition means, first, the addition / subtraction acquisition means is used. The addition / subtraction time is acquired, and the addition / subtraction time is added / subtracted from the reference fluctuation time according to the first information (that is, the information indicating the type of the variation mode of the variation display of the identification information) to obtain the selection variation time. At this time, since the types of addition / subtraction time obtained by the addition / subtraction time acquisition means from the first command and the plurality of types of second commands differ depending on the first command, the combination of the first command and the second command is used. Therefore, various variable times for selection can be obtained. Therefore, since it is possible to set various variation modes while suppressing an increase in the number of commands, it is possible to more preferably achieve both suppression of an increase in the control load of the main control means and diversification of production.

In any of the gaming machines B2 to B9, the gaming machine B10 is characterized in that the second command is a command used for a purpose other than the acquisition of the second information by the information acquiring means.

According to the gaming machine B10, a command used for a purpose unrelated to the acquisition of the second information is diverted as a second command used for setting a variation mode, so that a plurality of selection variation times from the first command of 1 are used. There is no need to provide a dedicated command to obtain. Further, it is not necessary to provide a command for instructing a plurality of selection variable times for each selection variable time. Therefore, it is possible to display the diversified effects on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and it is possible to realize the diversification of the effects while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

In the gaming machine B10, the second command is a command for transmitting information according to the number of holding the start of variable display of the identification information to the display control means.

According to the gaming machine B11, a command for transmitting information according to the number of holding the start of variable display of the identification information to the display control means is diverted as the second command. Generally, the request for the length of the fluctuation time differs depending on the number of holdings for starting the variable display of the identification information. For example, when the holding number is close to the maximum value, a useless start condition is satisfied. In other cases, a variable time of an appropriate length is required to prevent the player's motivation to play due to the interruption of the variable display. Therefore, by diverting the command for transmitting the information according to the number of holding the start of the variable display of the identification information to the display control means as the second command, the increase in the number of commands is suppressed and the same type is used. The variation mode of the variation mode can be a different time depending on the number of reservations.

In any of the game machines B2 to B11, the first information is information indicating the type of variation of the variation display of the identification information to be performed by the display means, and the second information is the variation mode selection means. The information indicating the variation time for selection for selecting the variation mode according to the above, and the type of the second information obtained by the information acquisition means from the first command and the plurality of types of the second commands is the first. The variation mode selection means is different depending on the command, and the variation mode selection means is selected from the plurality of variation modes capable of executing the variation display of the selection variation time indicated by the second information acquired by the information acquisition means. The gaming machine B12 is characterized in that the variation mode of 1 is selected based on a predetermined selection probability for each of the plurality of variation modes of the above.

According to the gaming machine B12, one variation mode is selected based on a predetermined selection probability from a plurality of variation modes capable of executing the variation display of the selection variation time indicated by the second information acquired by the information acquisition means. Therefore, it is possible to display the diversified effects on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and it is possible to realize the diversification of the effects while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

In the gaming machine B12, the variation mode is configured by combining a plurality of types of unit variation displays, and a predetermined selection probability for each of the plurality of variation modes constitutes the variation mode. A gaming machine B13 characterized in that it is determined based on a combination of a plurality of types of variable displays.

According to the gaming machine B13, since the variation mode is configured by combining a plurality of types of unit variation displays, the player can easily expect the player to win a jackpot among the variation modes of the same type. It is possible to provide various modes of variation that give various impressions, up to a variation mode in which it is difficult to expect a big hit. Therefore, it is possible to realize such various effects while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

Further, since the selection probability predetermined for each of the plurality of variation modes is determined based on the combination of the plurality of types of variation displays constituting the variation mode, the variation giving a different impression to the player is given. By displaying the mode on the display means with an appropriate selection probability, the player's expectation for a big hit can be raised, and the player's motivation for playing can be suitably raised.

The gaming machine B14, characterized in that, in the gaming machine B12 or B13, the selection probability is determined according to the state of the game controlled by the main control means.

According to the gaming machine B14, the selection probability is determined according to the state of the game controlled by the main control means, so that the variation mode can be displayed with the selection probability according to the state of the game. Therefore, for example, when the main control means determines that the gaming state after the variable display is a jackpot (special gaming state), the probability of selecting the variable display that expects a jackpot is increased, and the variable display that does not expect a jackpot is displayed. By setting the selection probability to be low, the player's expectation for a big hit can be raised, and the player's motivation for playing can be appropriately raised. On the other hand, when the main control means determines that the gaming state after the variable display is not a big hit, the selection probability of the variable display that does not expect a big hit is set to be high, and the selection probability of the variable display that is expected to be a big hit is set to be low. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player's motivation to play due to disappointment from being excessively expected from the jackpot.

In any of the gaming machines B12 to B14, the main control means sets the gaming state after the end of the variation display of the identification information as the first state based on the establishment of the starting condition, or is more advantageous than the first state. A lottery means for drawing whether to make two states is provided, and the selection probability is set to the first state or the second state after the lottery result by the lottery means ends the variation display of the identification information. The gaming machine B15 is characterized in that it is determined to be different depending on whether or not it is used.

According to the gaming machine B15, the selection probability determines whether the lottery result by the lottery means performed based on the establishment of the starting condition sets the gaming state after the end of the variable display of the identification information as the first state. It is determined to be different depending on whether the gaming state after the end of the variable display of the information is set to the second state which is more advantageous than the first state. Therefore, when the main control means determines that the gaming state after the variation display is the more advantageous second state, the probability of selecting the variation display that expects the second state is increased, and the second state is expected. By setting the selection probability of the variable display that does not allow the player to be low, the player's expectation for the second state can be increased, and the player's motivation for the game can be appropriately raised. On the other hand, when the main control means determines that the gaming state after the variation display is the first state, the probability of selecting the variation display that does not expect the second state (a state more advantageous than the first state) is increased. By setting the selection probability of the variable display that expects the second state to be low, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation for the second state from becoming excessive and to prevent the player's motivation to play due to disappointment.

In the above-described embodiment, as the lottery means for the gaming machine B15, the processing of S603 in the start winning process (see FIG. 14) and the process of S401 in the variation start process (see FIG. 12) are exemplified.

In the gaming machine B15, the variation mode is configured by combining a plurality of types of unit variation displays according to the degree of expectation for the occurrence of the second state, and the selection probability is determined by the lottery result by the lottery means. When it indicates that the gaming state after the end of the variation display of the identification information is set to the second state, the selection probability for the variation mode having the highest expectation for the occurrence of the second state is the highest. The selection probability for the variation mode with the lowest expectation for the occurrence of the second state is determined to be the lowest, and the lottery result by the lottery means indicates the gaming state after the end of the variation display of the identification information. If it indicates that, the selection probability is the highest for the variation mode with the lowest expectation for the occurrence of the second state, and the selection for the variation mode with the highest expectation for the occurrence of the second state. The gaming machine B16 characterized in that the probability is determined to be the lowest.

According to the gaming machine B16, when the main control means determines that the gaming state after the variation display is the more advantageous second state, the variation mode with the highest expectation for the occurrence of the second state (that is, that is). By setting the selection probability for the unit variation display that constitutes the variation mode) to be the highest and the selection probability for the variation mode with the lowest expectation for the occurrence of the second state to be the lowest, the player Expectations for the second state can be raised, and the motivation for playing can be suitably raised. On the other hand, when the main control means determines that the gaming state after the variation display is the first state, the selection probability for the variation mode with the lowest expectation for the second state (a state more advantageous than the first state) is determined. By setting the selection probability for the highest variation mode with the highest expectation for the occurrence of the second state to the lowest, the player's expectation for the second state is not excessive, and the player's willingness to play is attenuated due to disappointment. Can be prevented.

In any of the gaming machines B1 to B16, the gaming machine B17 is characterized in that the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and the ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in a predetermined position in the game area. The identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time, provided that the prize is won (or passed through the operating port). Further, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner to enable a ball to be won, and is valuable according to the number of winnings. Some are given value (including not only prize balls but also data written on a magnetic card).

In any of the gaming machines B1 to B16, the gaming machine B18 is characterized in that the gaming machine is a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the slot machine is "provided with a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming the display of the identification information, and for operating a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to this, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and at the time of the stop. It is a gaming machine provided with a special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player, provided that the definite identification information of the above is the specific identification information. In this case, coins, medals, and the like are typical examples of the game medium.

In any of the gaming machines B1 to B16, the gaming machine B19 is characterized in that the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, as a basic configuration of the fused gaming machine, "a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming and displaying the identification information is provided, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The fluctuation of the identification information is started due to the operation of, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. A special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player is provided on the condition that the definite identification information at the time of stopping is the specific identification information, the ball is used as the game medium, and the identification information is described. A game machine that requires a predetermined number of balls to start the dynamic display of the game, and is configured to pay out a large number of balls when a special game state occurs. "
<Others>
Generally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine has a main control device that mainly controls a game and a peripheral control device that controls peripheral devices such as a symbol display device and a payout device (). For example, Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-317092). Here, the peripheral control device of the gaming machine executes control of the peripheral device connected to the peripheral control device based on the control command set and output by the main control device. For example, when the effect display control device connected to the symbol display device receives various commands from the main control device, such as a variation pattern command indicating a pattern of symbol variation display and a type command indicating the type of stop symbol. , Control of the effect displayed on the symbol display device is executed based on those commands.
In recent years, there has been a tendency for the production of games to be diversified for the purpose of enhancing the enjoyment of games. However, with the diversification of the effects, the types (number) of commands for the main control device to instruct the peripheral control devices to produce the effects may increase, and the burden on the main control device may increase.
The present technical idea was made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing an increase in the load on the main control device.
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In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine of the technical idea 1 transmits from the display means capable of displaying the identification information, the main control means for controlling the game, and the main control means when the start condition is satisfied. The display control means is provided with a display control means for displaying the variation display of the identification information on the display means based on the control command to be performed, and the display control means is a variation of the variation display to be displayed on the display means. The variable mode setting means includes a variable mode setting means for setting the mode based on the control command, and the variable mode setting means sets the variable mode based on a plurality of the control commands including at least a first command and a second command. The first variation mode setting means is configured to include the first variation mode setting means to be set, and the first variation mode setting means is for selection, which is a variation time for selecting the variation mode based on the first command and the second command. The second command is a command used for purposes other than the determination of the selection variation time by the selection variation time determining means, which comprises the selection variation time determining means for determining the variation time.
The gaming machine of the technical idea 2 is the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, and the first variation mode setting means is based on the selection variation time determined by the selection variation time determining means. The variable time determination means for selection includes a conversion means for converting the second command into classification data according to the classification, and data corresponding to the first command or the first command. Is provided with a calculation means for performing a calculation using the division data obtained by the conversion by the conversion means, and the selection variation time is determined based on the calculation result by the calculation means.
The gaming machine of the technical idea 3 is the gaming machine described in the technical idea 2, and the conversion means uses the second command and data in which the least significant bit is 0 or 1 and the remaining bits are all 0. The second command is converted into either the first division data in which all bits are 0 or the second division data in which the least significant bit is 1 and the remaining bits are all 0 by performing an AND operation. The calculation means adds the first command or the data corresponding to the first command and the first division data or the second division data obtained by the conversion by the conversion means.
The gaming machine of the technical idea 4 is the gaming machine according to the technical idea 2 or 3, in which the variation mode selection means executes a variation display of the selection variation time determined by the selection variation time determination means. The variation mode of 1 is selected from among the plurality of possible variation modes based on the selection probability predetermined for each of the plurality of variation modes. It is configured by combining a plurality of types of unit variation displays, and the selection probability predetermined for each of the plurality of variation modes is based on the combination of the plurality of types of variation displays constituting the variation mode. It is decided based on.
<Effect>
According to the gaming machine according to the technical idea 1, the variation mode of the variation display displayed on the display means by the display control means is the first command and the second command by the variation mode setting means in the display control means. Since it is set based on at least a plurality of control commands, it is possible to set a large number of variation modes by combining a specific control command, and thereby it is possible to diversify the effect of the variation display. For example, when the first command indicates the type of variation mode, the remaining commands including the second command can set different variation modes within the range of the type of variation mode indicated by the first command. Here, if a command used for a purpose unrelated to the setting of the variation mode is diverted as the second command used for setting the variation mode, it is dedicated to obtain a plurality of selection variation times from the first command of 1. There is no need to provide a command. Further, it is not necessary to provide a command for instructing a plurality of selection variable times for each selection variable time. Therefore, it is possible to display the diversified effects on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and it is possible to realize the diversification of the effects while suppressing the control load of the main control means. ..
According to the gaming machine described in Technical Thought 2, the following effects are exhibited in addition to the effects of the gaming machine described in Technical Thought 1. After the second command is converted into the division data by the conversion means, the division data and the first command or the data corresponding to the first command are subjected to the calculation by the calculation means, and the selection is made based on the obtained calculation result. The variable time is determined. In general, the approximate fluctuation time (reference fluctuation time) as a reference is determined according to the type of variation mode. Therefore, the reference fluctuation time indicated by the type of variation mode indicated by the first command is classified according to the second command. By performing the calculation with the data, the fluctuation time for selection according to the division data can be obtained from the reference fluctuation time. Here, by using a command used for a purpose unrelated to the setting of the variation mode as the second command, it is possible to display a diversified effect on the display means while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. , There is an effect that it is possible to realize diversification of production while suppressing the control load of the main control means.
According to the gaming machine described in Technical Thought 3, the following effects are exhibited in addition to the effects of the gaming machine described in Technical Thought 2. Since the division data is obtained by the AND operation of the second command and the data in which the least significant bit is 0 or 1 and the remaining bits are all 0, the second command is the first command in which all the bits are 0. It can be efficiently divided (converted into divided data) into either the divided data or the second divided data in which the least significant bit is 1 and the remaining bits are all 0. Further, since the first division data and the second division data have different values by "1 (binary number)" from each other, the addition result of these division data and the first command or the data corresponding to the first command is also obtained. Further, since the values differ by "1 (binary number)" from each other, the addition result of the first command of 1 (or the data corresponding to the first command) and the division data (first or second division data) can be obtained. It is easy to classify simply, and it is possible to easily obtain a plurality of variable times for selection from the first command of 1. Therefore, it is possible to display the diversified effects on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and it is possible to realize the diversification of the effects while suppressing the control load of the main control means.
According to the gaming machine described in Technical Thought 4, the following effects are exhibited in addition to the effects of the gaming machine described in Technical Thought 2 or 3. Since the variation mode is configured by combining a plurality of types of unit variation displays, it is difficult for the player to expect a jackpot from the variation mode in which the player can easily expect a jackpot among the variation modes of the same type. It is possible to provide various modes of variation that give various impressions. Therefore, there is an effect that such various effects can be realized while suppressing the control load of the main control means. Further, since the selection probability predetermined for each of the plurality of variation modes is determined based on the combination of the plurality of types of variation displays constituting the variation mode, the variation giving a different impression to the player is given. By displaying the mode on the display means with an appropriate selection probability, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player for the big hit, and there is an effect that the motivation for the game can be appropriately raised.

10 Pachinko machine (game machine)
110 Main controller (main control means)
117 Production control device (display control means)

Claims (1)

The display means capable of displaying the identification information, the main control means for controlling the game, and the variable display of the identification information on the display means based on the control command transmitted from the main control means when the start condition is satisfied. In a gaming machine equipped with a display control means for displaying
The display control means includes a variation mode setting means for setting a variation mode of the variation display to be displayed on the display means based on the control command.
The variation mode setting means is configured to include a first variation mode setting means for setting the variation mode based on a plurality of control commands including at least a first command and a second command.
The first variation mode setting means includes selection variation time determining means for determining a selection variation time, which is a variation time for selecting the variation mode, based on the first command and the second command.
The second command is a command used for a purpose other than the determination of the selection variation time by the selection variation time determination means, and includes information on the number of holds for suspending the start of the variation display. Is a command
The second command includes a first hold number command including information on the predetermined hold number, and a second hold number command containing information on the hold number larger than the first hold number command.
When the first hold number command or the second hold number command is applied to the first command of a different type, the selection variable time determining means has a different difference from the reference time of the variable time. The variation for selection can be determined , and the variation for selection is shorter when the second hold number command is applied than when the first hold number command is applied to the first command. A gaming machine characterized in that the time can be determined .

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