JP7025017B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, a predetermined effect may be performed by an effect means when a predetermined time has elapsed. For example, Patent Document 1 below describes a gaming machine that displays a standby screen on the display screen of the variable display unit when the condition for executing the variable display is not detected for a predetermined time or longer.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2002-17997

By the way, there is room for improvement in the production that is performed based on the passage of time in order to improve the entertainment of the game.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of gaming interest through production.

The gaming machine of the present invention
Production control means that can execute production using production means,
It is a gaming machine equipped with a timekeeping means that can measure time.
The effect control means is
When the player is playing a game, the predetermined game effect can be executed by the effect means.
When the game effect is not performed, a predetermined demo effect including a specific demo effect can be executed by the effect means.
When it is determined that the specific timing is reached based on the measurement result of the timekeeping means during the execution of the demo effect, the specific demo effect can be started .
The demo effect can be executed multiple times in succession by repeating it.
The gaming machine is characterized in that when the demo effect being executed is within a predetermined specific number of times in continuous repetition, the specific demo effect may not be started even when the specific timing is reached .

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of gaming interest through production.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows the 2nd prize-winning apparatus and the like in detail. It is a front view of the display. (A) is a front view of the production unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are in the standby state, and (B) is the production unit when the on-board movable device and the under-board movable device are operated. It is a front view. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a sub-control board side. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to ordinary figures, and (B) is a table showing random numbers related to special figures. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a reach determination table. Special figure 1 is an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 is an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. This is an example of a look-ahead judgment table. This is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is explanatory drawing of the game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal variation of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the SP reach of a special figure variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the hold production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the movable body production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the operation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the customer waiting production. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the power-on processing. It is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process on the main side. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of a receive interrupt process. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of power-on of a sub side. It is a flowchart of a customer waiting production process. It is a flowchart of a customer waiting production process. It is a flowchart of a specific demo timer process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the customer waiting production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific timing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification example of a specific demo production. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of power-on of the sub side which concerns on the modification example.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the referenced figures, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations regarding the same parts will be omitted in principle. In this specification, for the sake of simplification of description, by describing a symbol or a code that refers to an information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc., the name of the information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, etc. for the symbol or the code is omitted or It may be abbreviated. Further, in any flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in any plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in the execution order or executed in parallel as long as the processing contents do not conflict with each other.

1. 1. Structure of the gaming machine The pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first form will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. In the following description, the left-right and up-down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left-right and up-down directions (front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, "front" is the direction in which the pachinko gaming machine PY1 approaches the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and "rear" is the direction in which the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 approaches the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a gaming machine frame 2. The game machine frame 2 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which the game board unit YU described later is mounted, and a front frame 23 m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 mounted on the game board mounting frame 2A and the transparent plate 23t face each other. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in the game store, the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the gaming area 6 formed on the gaming board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used. It suffices if the gaming area 6 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

At the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23 m, a handle 72k that can be rotated to launch a game ball is provided. The amount (rotation angle) at which the handle 72k is operated corresponds to the magnitude (launch intensity) of the force (amount driven by the launching device 72 described later to be driven by the launching solenoid) applied to the game ball to launch the game ball. Has been done. Therefore, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 72k. Further, in the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23 m, a lower decorative body 36 that protrudes greatly toward the front is provided. An upper plate 34 for storing the game ball supplied to the handle 72k is formed on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. Further, in the lower center of the front surface of the lower decorative body 36, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided.

A first input device (hereinafter referred to as “normal button”) 40 that can be pressed downward is provided on the front side of the upper plate 34 on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36. Further, in the right portion decorative body 32 formed so as to project forward from the right edge portion of the surface of the front frame 23 m, a second input device (hereinafter referred to as “special button”) 41 that can be pressed downward is provided. .. Further, on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, a select button 42 is provided at a position next to the normal button 40. The select button 42 is, for example, a cross key that enables selection in four directions (up / down / left / right).

Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed so as to project forward from the upper portion of the surface of the front frame 23 m. The speaker 52 includes a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged on the right side. Further, a frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light is provided on the right edge of the front frame 23 m and on the left and right sides of the front lower plate 35 in the lower decorative body 36. Further, a movable frame movable device 58 as an effect device for the purpose of enhancing the entertainment of the game is attached to the upper side of the left edge portion and the right edge portion of the front frame 23 m. The frame movable device 58 is composed of a left frame movable device 58L arranged on the left side and a right frame movable device 58R arranged on the right side.

The positions and numbers of the members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the gaming.

Next, the game board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and a production unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be described. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. A substantially circular opening 1A is formed in the substantially center of the game board 1. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner side wall portion 1B for partitioning the game area 6 into which the game ball can flow down is formed so as to project forward. Further, on the outside of the inner side wall portion 1B, a substantially ring-shaped outer wall portion 1C for partitioning the game area 6 is formed so as to project forward.

A game area 6 surrounded by an inner side wall portion 1B, an outer wall portion 1C, and the like is formed on the front surface of the game board 1. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is divided into a game area 6 and other areas by the inner side wall portion 1B and the outer wall portion 1C.

The gaming area 6 is an area in which a gaming ball launched by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game with the pachinko gaming machine PY1. A large number of game nails (not shown) are projected in the game area 6. The game nail has a game ball that enters the game area 6 and flows down the game area 6, with the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the general winning opening 10, the gate 13, and the first large winning opening 14, which will be described later. And, it constitutes a route to appropriately guide to the second big winning opening 15 and the like. The starting openings such as the first starting opening 11 and the second starting opening 12 are referred to as entry openings, and the large winning openings such as the first major winning opening 14 and the second major winning opening 15 are referred to as special winning openings or specific winning openings. The gate 13 can be referred to as a passage port or a passage area.

A center frame (center decorative body) 61 for decorating the peripheral edge of the opening 1A is provided near the center of the game area 6. The center frame 61 is provided with a stage capable of guiding the game ball to the first starting port 11, which will be described later, and a warp capable of guiding the game ball to the stage.

Further, in the game area 6, the first start winning device 11D in which the first start opening 11 through which the game ball can enter is formed, and the second starting opening 12 D makes it possible or impossible to enter the second start opening 12. A start winning device (so-called "electric chew") 12D is provided.

The first start winning device 11D is immovable. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (invariant) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The prize for winning the game ball to the first starting port 11 is a lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of a random number related to special figure 1 described later: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery". ) And the opportunity for the variable display of Special Figure 1. Further, when the game balls win a prize in the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The electric chew 12D includes an operable electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12. Then, in the special state, the game moves to an open position where the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. The movement of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k to the open position in this way is also referred to as the "open state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D, and only when the electric chew 12D is in the open state, the game ball is moved to the second starting port 12. It is possible to enter the ball. On the other hand, the fact that the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as a "closed state" of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. Further, when the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D is in the "open state", it is also called "the electric chew 12D is opened", and when the electric chew 12D is in the "closed state", the "electric chew 12D is closed". Also called.

The prize for the second starting port 12 of the game ball is a lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") (acquisition and determination of a random number related to special figure 2 described later: hereinafter, "special figure 2 lottery". ) And the opportunity for variable display in Special Figure 2. Further, when the game balls win a prize in the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls. The game area 6 is provided with a guidance stage 12g for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 12.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a general winning opening (ordinary winning opening) 10 into which a game ball can enter. When a game ball wins a prize in the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number of game balls (three in this embodiment) are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which a game ball can pass. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is an opportunity for a lottery of ordinary symbols (hereinafter referred to as "Public map") (that is, acquisition and determination of a random number of ordinary symbols: hereinafter referred to as "Public map lottery") and variable display of the normal symbol. It has become. The electric chew 12D is released by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game involving the opening of the electric chew 12D.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a first big prize device 14D (hereinafter, also referred to as “normal AT14D”) in which a first big prize opening 14 into which a game ball can enter is formed. The first prize-winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. Normally, the first large winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the AT opening / closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k is in a closed state that normally closes the first large winning opening 14, and it is impossible for a game ball to enter the first large winning opening 14. When the AT opening / closing member 14k normally operates in the open state, the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 14. As described above, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first large winning opening 14 only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is normally in the open state. When the game balls win the first prize opening 14, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, the game area 6 is provided with a second big prize device 15D (hereinafter, also referred to as “VAT15D”) in which a second big prize opening 15 into which a game ball can enter is formed. The second prize-winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k normally closes the second large winning opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be in an open state. Only when the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 15. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k closes the second large winning opening 15 is also referred to as a “closed state”. In this way, the second large winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening / closing member 15k. When the game balls win the second prize opening 15, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Here, the second prize-winning device 15D will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Inside the second major winning device 15D, a gate-shaped second major winning opening sensor 15a that can detect a game ball that has entered the second major winning opening 15 and allow the game ball to pass downward is provided. Has been done.

In the downstream area of the second large winning opening sensor 15a, a specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which the game ball can pass (enter) are provided. The game ball that has passed through the second large winning opening sensor 15a is distributed to the specific area 16 or the non-specific area 17 by the distribution device 16D. The distribution device 16D includes a distribution member 16k made of a substantially rectangular flat plate and a distribution solenoid 16s for driving the distribution member 16k. The distribution member 16k is configured to be slidable to the left and right by driving the distribution solenoid 16s.

When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in the first state of hindering the passage of the game ball to the specific region 16 (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in the front view of FIG. 3A). Is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16 and the distribution member 16k covers the specific area 16 directly above the specific area 16). When the distribution member 16k is in the first state, it is impossible for the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 to pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. , Passes through the non-specific area 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second prize opening 15 to the non-specific area 17 is called the first route.

On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is shaken in the second state (passing allowable state: front view of FIG. 3B) to allow the passage (entry) of the specific region 16 of the game ball. The left end of the distribution member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 directly above the specific area 16 and is open directly above the specific area 16). When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second prize opening 15 to the specific area 16 is called the second route.

Basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Then, only in a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can change to the second state. The operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate.

The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect a game ball that has passed (entered) the respective areas 16 and 17 and pass the game ball downward. ..

It is possible to provide only one of the first prize-winning device 14D and the second prize-winning device 15D within a range that does not interfere with the game. Further, depending on the playability, it is possible to provide two large prize-winning devices such as the first large prize-winning device 14D, which do not have a specific area or a distribution device.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, at the substantially lowermost portion of the game area 6, two game balls that have been driven into the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning openings are discharged to the outside of the game area 6. An out port 19 is provided. Further, the game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

By the way, the game area 6 in which the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 6B (second game area) on the right side. can. The operation mode of the handle 72k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is called "left-handed". On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 72k that launches the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is called "right-handed". In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is launched by hitting left is called the first flow path R1, and the game ball flows down when the game ball is launched by hitting right. The possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured by a large number of game nails and the like.

A first starting port 11 and two general winning openings 10 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player can aim to win a prize in the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by hitting left. On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second starting port 12, a general winning opening 10, a gate 13, a first large winning opening 14, and a second large winning opening 15 are provided. Therefore, the player launches the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting right to pass through the gate 13, the second starting port 12, the general winning opening 10, and the first large winning opening 14. Or, you can aim to win the second prize opening 15.

In addition, the game ball that did not enter any of the winning openings (1st starting opening 11, 2nd starting opening 12, general winning opening 10, 1st big winning opening 14, and 2nd big winning opening 15) It is guided to the out port 19 and discharged. In addition, the number of prize balls for winning each winning opening can be set as appropriate.

Further, the indicators 8 are arranged on the left side (a portion other than the game area 6) below the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 4, on the display devices 8, the special figure 1 display 81a for variably displaying the special figure 1, the special figure 2 display 81b for variably displaying the special figure 2, and the normal figure are variably displayed. A normal map display 82 is included. Further, the display devices 8 include the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a, which displays the number of special figure 1 hold (U1: the number of hold of the variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 display 81a), which will be described later. Also included is a special figure 2 hold indicator 83b for displaying the number of special figure 2 hold (U2: the number of holds for variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 display 81b), which will be described later.

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11. Further, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed when the game ball is won in the second starting port 12. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively referred to as a special figure (an example of an identification symbol), and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as a special figure lottery. Further, the special figure 1 display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively referred to as a special figure display 81. Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 83a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 83b are collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 83.

The variable display of the special figure informs the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The special figure to be stopped and displayed (stop special figure, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of types of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special figure (special figure of a specific stop mode, that is, a big hit symbol), the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 14 and 2nd big winning opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed.

The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery according to the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the result of the special figure lottery is a big hit (one of a plurality of types of big hits described later), the special figure display 81 is set to "□□ ■■ □□ ■■" (□: lit, ■ : Turns off) and displays the jackpot symbol consisting of the lighting of the LEDs located at the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 6th positions from the left. If the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, the special figure display 81 is a lost pattern composed of lighting only the LED on the far right, such as "■■■■■■■ □". Is displayed. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost pattern.

Further, in the variable display of the special map, the variable display of the special map is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time before the special map is stopped and displayed. The mode of variable display of the special figure is, for example, a mode in which each LED is turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode of the variable display of the special figure is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode), all the LEDs may be appropriately set such as blinking all at once.

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is won (winning) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (an example of determination information) for performing a special drawing lottery or the like are generated. May be acquired. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit 105, which will be described later, as special figure holding. In the following, various random numbers obtained by winning (winning) a game ball to the first starting port 11 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning a game ball to the second starting port 12. Various random numbers acquired by (entry ball) are called "special figure 2 related random numbers". Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 1 hold. On the other hand, the random numbers related to the special figure 2 are stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b in the special figure hold storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 hold. The number of special figure 1 holdes that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a (the number of special figure 1 hold) and the number of special figure 2 hold that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b (the number of special figure 2 hold). Can set an upper limit (for example, 4). In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as "special figure hold", and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as "special figure hold number". Further, the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as “special figure related random numbers”.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the variable display of the special figure is not performed immediately after the game ball wins the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the jackpot game, the variable display of the special figure (or the right of the special figure lottery) for the prize can be reserved. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 is digested when the special figure hold based on the special figure hold becomes possible for variable display. That is, the digestion of the special figure hold means that the special figure-related random numbers and the like corresponding to the special figure hold are determined, and the variable display of the special figure for showing the determination result is executed.

Then, the number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 83. Each of the special figure 1 hold display 83a and the special figure 2 hold display 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure hold. It is possible.

In addition, the variable display of the regular map informs the result of the regular map lottery. In the variable display of the normal map, the normal map is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The stopped-displayed normal map (stop-displayed, variable-displayed normal map is derived and displayed) is one normal map selected from a plurality of types of normal maps by the regular map lottery. When the stop-displayed normal figure is a predetermined specific normal figure (a normal figure in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 12 (electric chew 12D) is performed. ..

The normal map display 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a normal map according to the result of the normal map lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. When the result of the normal drawing lottery is a hit, the normal figure display 82 displays a winning symbol composed of lighting of both LEDs such as "□□" (□: on, ■: off). If the result of the regular drawing lottery is a loss, a loss pattern consisting of lighting of only the right LED is displayed, such as "■ □". A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost pattern. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the general drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate.

Further, before the normal map is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal map is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time. The variable display mode of the normal diagram is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are turned on alternately. The mode of variable display in the normal drawing is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped display (lighting display in a specific mode), all LEDs may be appropriately set such as blinking all at once. ..

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the gaming ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be acquired. This random number is stored in the Fuzu hold storage unit 106, which will be described later, on condition that the variable display of the Fuzu or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, 4) for the number of normal figure reservations (the number of normal figure reservations) that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit 106. In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as a “normal symbol-related random number”. Further, in the present embodiment, the normal figure hold indicator for displaying the number of normal figure hold indicators is not provided, but the normal figure hold indicator may be added to the indicators 8. As the normal figure hold indicator, for example, one having the same configuration as the special figure hold indicator 83 can be adopted.

Next, the effect unit 1U attached to the back surface of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The production unit 1U is a unitization of a plurality of devices that mainly perform production. The effect unit 1U is equipped with an image display device 50, a first board movable device (hereinafter, “on-board movable device”) 55, and a second board movable device (hereinafter, “under-board movable device”) 56.

The image display device 50 is composed of, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. The image display device 50 may be another display device, such as one composed of a plurality of liquid crystal displays or one composed of an EL (electroluminescence) display, if it is possible to display an image. You may.

The on-board movable device 55 is configured to be movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The underboard movable device 56 is configured to be movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated underboard movable body 56k.

FIG. 5A schematically shows how the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not operating. When the drive source of the on-board movable device 55 is driven, the on-board movable body 55k moves downward (down), and when the drive source of the under-board movable device 56 is driven, the under-board movable body 56k moves upward (up). do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered with the lowered on-board movable body 55k or the raised under-board movable body 56k, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

The positions and numbers of the members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 7. As shown in FIGS. 6 to 7, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a big hit game, a game state setting described later, a normal figure lottery, a variable display of a normal figure, an auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as "main control board") 100 that controls game profits (progress of the game), and a game effect (special figure variation effect, hold effect, operation effect, jackpot) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. The game board 1 includes an effect control board (hereinafter referred to as “sub-control board”) 120 that controls effects such as game effects) and customer waiting effects, and a payout control board 170 that controls payout of game balls. It is provided on the back side of the image display device 50. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit (main control unit) that controls the game. Further, the sub control board 120 can be positioned as an effect control unit (sub control unit) that controls the effect together with the image control board 140, the lamp control circuit 151, and the voice control circuit 161 described later. The effect control unit includes at least a sub control board 120, and various types using effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, panel lamp 54, movable device 55, 56, 58, etc.). It suffices if the production can be controlled.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies electric power to the main control board 100, the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like, and supplies necessary electric power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. When the power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120, which will be described later. Therefore, the information stored in the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned off. Further, a power switch 191 is connected to the power supply board 190. The power is turned on / off by turning the power switch 191 on and off. The main control board 100 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100, or the sub control board 120 may be provided with a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 6, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 100. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that is used as a work memory, and a game control microcomputer 101. A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 that executes a program stored in the gaming ROM 103 is included.

The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing main control main processing, main side timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Further, the game ROM 103 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and a normal diagram variation pattern determination table, which will be described later. , Auxiliary game control table, etc. are stored. The gaming ROM 103 may be externally attached. Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 105, the normal drawing holding storage unit 106, and the like.

Further, the main control board 100 causes the game CPU 102 to clear the information stored in the game I / O (Input / Output) port unit 118 for inputting / outputting data and signals and the game RAM 104. RAM clear switch 119 for this is mounted.

Further, various sensors and actuators are connected to the main control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output by various sensors are input to the main control board 100. Further, the main control board 100 outputs signals to various actuators.

The various sensors connected to the main control board 100 include a first start port sensor 11a, a second start port sensor 12a, a general winning opening sensor 10a, a gate sensor 13a, a first large winning opening sensor 14a, and a second large winning opening sensor. The winning opening sensor 15a, the specific area sensor 16a, and the non-specific area sensor 17a are included.

The first starting port sensor 11a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first starting port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 12. The general winning opening sensor 10a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 10. The general winning opening sensor 10a is provided for each general winning opening 10. The gate sensor 13a is provided in the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The first large winning opening sensor 14a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 14. The second large winning opening sensor 15a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second large winning opening 15. The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 16 (enters the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 17 (enters the non-specific area 17). When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the main control board 100.

The type and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Further, various actuators connected to the main control board 100 include an electric chew solenoid 12s, a first special winning opening solenoid 14s, a second special winning opening solenoid 15s, and a distribution solenoid 16s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The first prize-winning port solenoid 14s drives the normal AT opening / closing member 14k of the first prize-winning device 14D. The second prize-winning port solenoid 15s drives the VAT opening / closing member 15k of the second prize-winning device 15D. The distribution solenoid 16s drives the distribution member 16k of the distribution device 16D.

The type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Further, the display devices 8 (special figure display 81, normal figure display 82, and special figure hold display 83) are connected to the main control board 100. The display control of these indicators 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170, and also receives a signal from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The launcher 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73 m of the prize ball payout device 73 to pay out the prize balls based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the connected card unit CU. , Pay out the ball rental. The game ball to be paid out is detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and the detection signal by the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

Further, the launching device 72 is provided with a touch switch 72a capable of detecting contact with a handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of a person such as a player. When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch 72a detects the contact of the player with the handle 72k and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. Further, a firing volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 72k is connected to the launching device 72. The launching device 72 drives the launching solenoid 72s so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the launching volume knob 72b. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one gaming ball is launched about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained.

Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information about the game to the sub control board 120 according to the progress of the game. The sub-control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control content) by the main control board 100 based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 120. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 7, on the sub-control board 120, a production control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the production of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 121 stores the effect ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the main control board 100, the effect RAM 124 used as the work memory, and the effect ROM 123. The effect CPU 122 that executes the program is included.

Further, the effect ROM 123 stores a program for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1ms timer interrupt processing, 10ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. The effect ROM 123 may be externally attached.

The effect RAM 124 is provided with a reference time storage unit 125 as a storage area for storing information related to the customer waiting effect, which will be described later. The reference time storage unit 125 is a storage area for storing the time acquired based on the start of power supply. As described above, power is supplied to the effect RAM 124 by the backup power supply circuit 192 even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is cut off. Therefore, the information stored in the reference time storage unit 125 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned off.

Further, the sub-control board 120 is mounted with an effect I / O port unit 138 for inputting / outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139. The RTC139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 operates by the electric power supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when the power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 190 operates. It is operated by the electric power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 192 provided. Therefore, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not turned on. A backup power supply circuit for RTC 139 may be provided on the sub control board 120. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery, etc.) can be adopted as the backup power supply circuit.

An image control board 140 is connected to the sub control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 is an image display device on the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. Display control of 50 is performed. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be both transmission of a signal from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and transmission of a signal from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. It is a two-way communication connection.

The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 that stores a program for image control and the like, an image RAM 143 that is used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 that executes a program stored in the image ROM 142. .. Further, the image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 that stores image data displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 that is used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It is equipped with. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be composed of one chip. In the CGROM 145, for example, image data for displaying an image displayed on the image display device 50 (still image data, moving image data, specifically, a character, an item, a figure, a character, a number, a symbol, etc. (Including) and image data such as background images) are stored.

The VDP 144 reads image data from the CGROM 145 and expands it in the expansion area in the VRAM 146 according to the display list created by the image CPU 141 based on the command from the effect control microcomputer 121. Then, the expanded image data is appropriately combined and the image is drawn in the frame buffer in the VRAM 146. Then, the image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 50 as an RGB signal. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the display unit 50a.

The display list is composed of a group of commands for instructing the execution of drawing on a frame-by-frame basis. The display list contains information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position where the image is drawn, the display priority, the display magnification, and the transmittance of the image.

The effect control microcomputer 121 receives voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 100. Is output.

Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub control board 120. The voice control circuit 161 may be used as a substrate to mount the CPU. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board and audio data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

Further, various switches serving as an input unit, various actuators serving as a drive source, and various lamps are connected to the sub control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub control board 120. Further, the sub control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators. Further, the sub control board 120 controls lighting of various lamps via the lamp control circuit 151 based on a command or the like received from the main control board 100.

Various switches connected to the sub control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a, a special button detection switch 41a, and a select button detection switch 42a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. The select button detection switch 42a detects that the select button 42 has been pressed (specifically, one of the up, down, left, and right directions has been pressed). Each of the detection switches 40a, 41a, 42a outputs a signal corresponding to the detection content to the sub-control board 120. The type and number of switches connected to the sub control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

The various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-board drive motor 55 m for driving the on-board movable device 55, an under-board drive motor 56 m for driving the under-board movable device 56, and a frame for driving the frame movable device 58. A drive motor 58m and the like are included. The effect control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. The type and number of actuators connected to the sub control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

Various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a panel lamp 54, and the like. The effect control microcomputer 121 can make each lamp emit light. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and emits light from each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

The CPU may be mounted on the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute the lighting control of each lamp and the operation control of each movable device. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. Further, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub control board 120 can be appropriately changed as long as they do not interfere with the game.

3. 3. Main games by the gaming machine Next, the main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15. It should be noted that each table shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 is a general table for explaining this item, and a table different from these is shown in the explanation of "features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, it is assumed that the table shown in this item is used for the configuration in which another table is not shown in the explanation of the "feature portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later, and the "pachinko gaming machine PY1" described later. It is assumed that the configuration showing another table in the explanation of "feature part" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

3-1. Games related to Fuzu First, we will explain the games related to Fuzu. When the launched game ball passes through the gate 13, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 draws a lottery. When the normal map lottery is performed, the normal map display 82 performs variable display of the normal map (stop display after performing variable display). Here, there are a hit symbol and a lost symbol in the normal figure that is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the lost pattern of the normal figure is also referred to as "missing normal figure" in order to distinguish it from the lost pattern of the special figure described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost general map is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 13 ends. Further, in the following, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is referred to as "establishment of the normal drawing start condition".

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a random number related to a normal map when the normal map start condition is satisfied when performing such a series of games (general map lottery, variable display of the normal map, auxiliary game). As shown in FIG. 8A, the random numbers related to normal symbols to be acquired include ordinary symbol random numbers. Ordinary symbol random numbers are random numbers for performing collision detection. Random numbers are also called judgment information. Random numbers are appropriately provided with a range.

3-1-1. Hit determination The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not to hit (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) according to the hit determination table as shown in FIG. 9A. The hit determination table is associated with the gaming state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time reduction hit determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a hit determination table (time reduction hit determination table) used in the time reduction state. In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random number value) is distributed to the hit and the loss which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether the player is a hit or a loser by determining the acquired normal symbol random number according to the hit determination table. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, the normal map fluctuation pattern determination for variable display of the normal map is performed. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, the hit symbol is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, the lost normal map is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal map. The winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Further, it is not necessary to divide the hit determination table for each game state.

3-1-2. The normal map fluctuation pattern determination is a judgment for determining the normal map fluctuation pattern according to the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9B. The normal map fluctuation pattern is identification information related to predetermined items related to the variable display of the normal map such as the normal map fluctuation time.

The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table includes the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table). There is a time-saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table). It is not necessary to divide the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table for each game state.

In each normal map fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal map fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the normal map fluctuation pattern determination, is stored for each normal map to be stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the fluctuation time of the normal map different between the non-time saving state and the time saving state. For example, in the non-time saving state, for the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map (lost normal map) is stopped and displayed, the normal map fluctuation time is determined to be, for example, 30 seconds, and the winning symbol is determined. The variable display of the normal map when the display is stopped is determined to be a normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 30 seconds. In addition, in the time saving state, the variable display of the normal map when the lost normal map is stopped and displayed is determined to be the normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the winning symbol is stopped and displayed. The variable display of the figure is determined to be a normal map fluctuation pattern in which the normal map fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The variable display of the normal map variation time associated with the normal map fluctuation pattern determined by this determination is performed by the normal map display 82. In addition, these fluctuation times of the normal map can be changed as appropriate. By performing the hit determination and the normal map fluctuation pattern determination in this way, the normal map display 82 performs variable display of the normal map.

3-1-3. Auxiliary game Auxiliary game is a variable display of a normal map, and is executed when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a display result (result of the general map lottery).

The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened and the opening time for each opening. Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the auxiliary game according to the auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 9C based on the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with a game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. The number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be changed as appropriate.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the opening time of the electric chew 12D is different between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened only for the first opening time (a time when it is difficult to make the game ball win the electric chew 12D (for example, 0.08 seconds)). In the following, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as a “short open auxiliary game”. Further, in the auxiliary game in the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is used only for the second opening time (time in which it is easy to make the game ball win the electric chew 12D (for example, 3.00 seconds)), which is longer than the first opening time. Open. In the following, the auxiliary game in the time-saving state is also referred to as a “long open auxiliary game”. The opening time of the electric chew 12D may be the same for the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state.

3-2. Games related to special figures Next, games related to special figures will be explained. When the launched game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 11, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a special drawing 1 lottery. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 81a performs a variable display of the special figure 1 (a stop display after performing a variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 1 lottery has a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game based on the winning is finished.

Similarly, when the launched game ball wins a prize in the second starting port 12, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 draws a special figure 2 lottery. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 81b performs a variable display of the special figure 2 (a stop display after performing a variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 2 lottery includes a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the prize is completed.

In the following, the winning of the game ball in the first starting opening 11 is referred to as "establishment of the first starting condition", and the winning of the game ball in the second starting opening 12 is "establishment of the second starting condition". That is. Further, "establishment of the first starting condition" and "establishment of the second starting condition" are collectively referred to as "establishment of the starting condition". In addition, the lost symbol of the special symbol is also referred to as a "missing special symbol" in order to distinguish it from the above-mentioned lost symbol of the normal drawing.

In performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figures, big hit game, setting of game state), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure-related random number when the start condition is satisfied. Various judgments are made for random numbers. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include a special symbol random number (big hit random number), a big hit symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a special symbol variation pattern random number. The special symbol random number is a random number for making a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number for making a reach determination. The special symbol fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol. Random numbers are also called judgment information. A range is appropriately provided for each random number.

3-2-1. Jackpot determination The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed) according to a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. 10A. The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state, more specifically, whether it is a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in the high probability state.

In each jackpot determination table, the determination value (special symbol random number value) of the special symbol random number is distributed to the jackpot and the loss which are the results of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether it is a jackpot or a loss by determining the acquired special symbol random number according to the jackpot determination table. As shown in FIG. 10A, the high-probability jackpot determination table has more special symbol random number determination values determined to be jackpots than the normal probability jackpot determination table. In addition, the winning probability of the jackpot can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination The jackpot symbol type determination is for determining the jackpot symbol type (big hit symbol type) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 10B when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. It is a judgment. Each type of jackpot symbol is associated with a jackpot component composed of the contents of the jackpot, in other words, the game privilege given to the player.

In the jackpot symbol type determination table, the type of special symbol that is variably displayed (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, the prize is awarded due to the jackpot symbol type determination (causing the jackpot symbol type determination). It is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed and the jackpot used when the variable display of the special figure 2 is performed. There is a symbol type determination table (second big hit symbol type determination table).

There are multiple types of jackpot symbols, and in each jackpot symbol type judgment table, the judgment value of the jackpot symbol type random number (random number value by jackpot symbol type) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. There is. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by determining the acquired random number of the jackpot symbol type according to the jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table and the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random value is appropriately distributed to various jackpot symbols. The distribution rate for each jackpot symbol type can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the types of jackpot symbols can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10B, the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type by the jackpot symbol type determination for the special figure 1 is set to 50% for the jackpot symbol A and 50% for the jackpot symbol B, and for the special figure 2. It is possible for the jackpot symbol C to set the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type by the jackpot symbol type determination to 100%. In this way, the special figure 1 lottery in which the game ball wins in the first start opening 11 and the special figure 2 lottery in which the game ball wins in the second start opening 12 are used to swing the jackpot symbol type. It is possible to have different fractions.

3-2-3. Reach determination The reach determination is for determining whether or not to generate reach in the special figure variation effect described later according to the reach determination table as shown in FIG. 10C when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. It is a judgment.

The reach determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time reduction reach determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a reach determination table (time reduction reach determination table) used in the time reduction state. It is not necessary to divide the reach determination table for each game state.

In each reach judgment table, the judgment value (reach random number value) of the reach random number is divided into "with reach (generate reach)" and "without reach (do not generate reach)" which are the results of reach judgment. .. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether or not there is reach (whether or not to generate reach) by determining the acquired reach random numbers according to the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 10C, the number of reach random number values determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” is different between the non-time saving reach determination table and the time saving reach determination table. The probability of being determined to have reach can be changed as appropriate. In the following, "with reach (causing reach)" performed on the premise that the result of the jackpot judgment is "loss" is referred to as "loss with reach", and "without reach (without causing reach)". This is sometimes referred to as "loss without reach".

3-2-4. Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment uses a special symbol fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) as shown in FIGS. 11 to 12 to obtain a variable display fluctuation pattern of the special figure (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table). It is a judgment for determining (figure fluctuation pattern), and is performed in both cases of a big hit and a loss as a result of the big hit judgment. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to the special figure fluctuation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the special figure variation effect described later. The special figure variation pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the effect flow (effect content) of the special map variation time and the special map variation effect. The identification information included in the special figure fluctuation pattern can be changed as appropriate. Further, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, it is possible to use a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns having different identification information, and the number thereof can be appropriately changed.

The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table is the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) that performs variable display to be judged, in other words, the starting port where a prize is given due to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. It is associated with the type (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, in the special figure variation pattern determination table, the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are displayed. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 12) used at the time of the operation. It is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2).

Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table includes the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the special figure used in the time saving state. There is one variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table for time saving). On the other hand, similarly, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table is also used in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and in the time saving state. There is a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (special figure 2 variation pattern determination table for time saving). It is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for each game state.

Further, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state) is further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the non-time-saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the non-time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table have a big hit, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time-saving special figure 2 variation pattern determination table also have a jackpot, a reach loss, and a reachless loss, respectively. It is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table according to the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result.

Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the special figure hold number. For example, it is used when the special figure 1 holding number (U1) is 0 to 2 and the special drawing 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach is used, and when the special drawing 1 holding number (U1) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss without reach. Further, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each loss without reach is also associated with the number of reserved special figures. Specifically, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 2 hold number (U2) when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach, which is used in the above. It is not necessary to divide the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table according to the number of special figure reservations.

Then, the special map display 81 performs variable display of the special map variation time according to the special map variation pattern determined by each special map variation pattern determination. Then, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (result of the special map lottery) in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the next special figure is not immediately performed, and the jackpot game is subsequently executed. To.

Further, each special figure variation pattern is associated with an effect flow of a special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right in the table of FIGS. 11 to 12. In addition, it is not necessary to associate the effect flow of the special figure variation effect with the special figure variation pattern.

Further, as shown in the rightmost column of the table of FIGS. 11 to 12, the special figure variation pattern may be called by a name associated with the special map (big hit determination result), the effect content of the special map variation effect, and the like. be. For example, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the jackpot is called "big hit fluctuation". Among the jackpot fluctuations, the special map fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is called "SP jackpot fluctuation", and the special map fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is called "L jackpot fluctuation". The special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation effect ends with N reach is called "N jackpot fluctuation". On the other hand, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the loss with reach is called "SP loss fluctuation", and in the loss with reach, L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed. The special figure fluctuation pattern that is called is called "L loss fluctuation", and among the misses with reach, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation production ends with N reach, which is a kind of reach, is called "N loss fluctuation". In other words, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to loss without reach is called "normal loss fluctuation". There are three types of normal loss fluctuations (normal A loss fluctuation, normal B loss fluctuation, and normal C loss fluctuation) in which the fluctuation times differ from each other. Further, when the SP jackpot and the SP loss fluctuation are collectively referred to, they are referred to as SP fluctuation.

In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the jackpot where the special figure fluctuation effect ends immediately after the reach is called "reach immediate jackpot fluctuation". On the other hand, the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the loss in which the special figure change effect ends immediately after the reach is called "immediate loss change".

3-2-5. Pre-reading determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs pre-reading determination according to the pre-reading determination table as shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. The look-ahead determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, at the time of winning a prize at the starting port). The look-ahead determination includes, for example, determination of whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, determination of which jackpot symbol type the jackpot symbol type random number is determined in the jackpot symbol type determination, and special features. Figure variation pattern There is a determination as to which special figure variation pattern the random number is determined by the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of start port (first start port 11 / second start port 12) related to the start winning. That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a look-ahead determination table (first look-ahead determination table) when the first start opening 11 is won, and a look-ahead determination table (second look-ahead determination table) when the second start opening 12 is won. And there is. The look-ahead determination table may not be divided according to the type of starting port (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12).

The look-ahead determination table is also associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a look-ahead determination table (non-time-saving look-ahead determination table) used in the non-time-saving state and a look-ahead determination table (time-saving look-ahead determination table) used in the time-saving state. ..

That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a first look-ahead determination table used in the non-time saving state, a first look-ahead determination table used in the time-saving state, and a second look-ahead determination table used in the non-time saving state. And a second look-ahead determination table used when the time is shortened. It is not necessary to divide the look-ahead determination table for each game state. Further, what kind of determination is included in the look-ahead determination can be appropriately changed.

3-3. Big hit game Next, the big hit game will be described. The jackpot game consists of multiple round games involving opening and closing of the jackpot (1st jackpot 14 or 2nd jackpot 15), and from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game. It includes the opening (also referred to as OP) and the ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game. Each round game begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. Further, it is possible not to provide OP or ED. In the following, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as "round". For example, the first (first) round game is called "1 round (1R)", and the 10th round game is called "10 round (10R)".

The elements constituting such a big hit game (big hit game component) include the number of round games, the number of times the big winning openings (1st big winning opening 14 and the 2nd big winning opening 15) are opened in each round game. It includes the type and opening time of each opening, the time to close until the next opening (closing time), the opening time (opening time), and the ending time (ending time). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the jackpot game according to the jackpot game control table as shown in FIG. 14 after the stop display of the special figure is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 14, the jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components for each jackpot game (for example, for each jackpot game A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first big prize opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first big winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. , Is done. Then, in 16R (final round), a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second big winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, is played. It will be done. Further, in each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is detected by the large winning opening sensors 14a and 15a, it is before the maximum opening time of the large winning opening openings 14 and 15 has elapsed. However, the round game is ended.

The jackpot game A shown in FIG. 14 is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 11 (B)), and the jackpot game B is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol. The jackpot game C may be executed when B is executed, and the jackpot game C may be executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol C.

In addition, the number of times and the time in each jackpot game component can be changed as appropriate. Further, the jackpot game can be performed using both the first prize opening 14 and the second prize opening 15, or can be performed using only one of them. If the configuration is such that only the big hit game using only the first big winning opening 14 is performed, or the configuration is such that only the big hit game using only the second big winning opening 15 is performed, the configuration that does not have the big winning opening that is not used. May be. Further, the types of jackpot games that can be executed may be a plurality of types or one type.

Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. Since the specific region 16 has a closed state in which a prize cannot be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be said to be an opening / closing mode of the specific region 16. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as “opening / closing mode of the specific region 16”. Further, the fact that the specific region 16 is in the open state is also referred to as "V open", and the fact that the specific region 16 is in the closed state is also referred to as "V closed".

The distribution member 16k is controlled in a fixed operating mode (that is, the specific region 16 is controlled in a fixed opening / closing mode). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second large winning opening 15 is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3B). Therefore, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time controlled by the second state of the distribution member 16k and From the relationship with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, the opening time and timing of the second big winning opening 15 and the time controlled by the second state of the distribution member 16k and Due to the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to make the game ball enter the specific area 16). In this way, by combining the fixed operation mode of the distribution member 16k (the constant opening / closing mode of the specific region 16) and the opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 15 in the jackpot game, the game ball is set to the specific region in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (easiness) of entering 16.

During the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) in which the specific area 16 of the game ball can easily pass (hereinafter, also referred to as “V passing”). The jackpot to be performed is called "V long jackpot", and the jackpot in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which the specific area 16 of the game ball cannot or is difficult to pass. Is called "V short jackpot".

3-4. Game state Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a “low probability low base game state”, a “low probability high base game state”, a “high probability low base game state”, a “high probability high base game state”, and a “high probability high base game state”. It is possible to put it in any of the "big hit gaming states". The "low probability low base game state" is "low probability low base state", the "low probability high base game state" is "low probability high base state", and the "high probability low base game state" is "high probability". The "low base state" and the "high probability high base game state" may be abbreviated as "high probability high base state", respectively. As the state constituting the game state, there are a state related to the probability of being determined as "big hit" in the big hit determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state.

The normal probability state is set in the "low probability low base game state" or the "low probability high base game state", and the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is a normal probability. The high probability state is set in the "high probability low base game state" or the "high probability high base game state", and the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is a high probability higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state. When the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the normal probability state is set. Then, by winning the jackpot, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state. For example, in a jackpot game, it is possible to switch to a high probability state by passing the game ball through the specific area 16. It is also possible to switch to the high probability state depending on the type of jackpot symbol. Whether the trigger for switching to the high probability state is V passage or the type of jackpot symbol may be appropriately determined according to the playability to be realized. In the high-probability state, it is possible to switch from the high-probability state to the normal-probability state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

The non-time saving state is set in the "low probability low base gaming state", the "high probability low base gaming state", or the "big hit gaming state". The time saving state is set in the "low probability high base game state" or the "high probability high base game state", and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer than in the non-time saving state. Is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time (for example, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. Further, in the time saving state, the special map fluctuation pattern determination is performed according to the special map fluctuation pattern determination table defined so that the special map fluctuation pattern having a short special map fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state. (See FIGS. 11-12). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with the smooth progress of the game.

Further, in the time-reduced state, the fluctuation time of the normal map is more likely to be shorter than in the non-time-reduced state. For example, in the time-reduced state, the normal map fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the normal map fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time-reduced state is determined (FIG. 9 (B)). Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of times the general drawing lottery is executed per unit time is larger.

Further, the time saving state is more likely to be determined as a hit in the hit determination than the non-time saving state. For example, in the time-saving state, it is determined to be a hit with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability of being determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving state (for example, 6600/65536) (FIG. 9A). Therefore, in the time-saving state, the number of times that the hit determination is determined to be a hit per unit time is larger.

As described above, in the time-reduced state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time becomes longer than in the non-time-reduced state, and it becomes easier for the game ball to frequently win a prize in the second starting port 12. That is, the time saving state is the ball entry support state in which the ball entry by the electric chew 12D is supported. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, in a short time state with a high base, it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the time-saving state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-time-saving state.

When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on for the first time, the non-time saving state is set. Then, for example, by winning a big hit, the time saving state can be set. In the time-saving state, it is possible to change from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

In the time-reduced state, the winning is easy to win, the normal figure fluctuation time is likely to be short, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be long, as compared with the non-time-saving state. That is, the game related to the general map is set in favor of the player in three points. However, the points set in favor of this player may be some of these. Further, the special map variation pattern determination table in the time-saving state does not have to be one in which the special map variation pattern having a shorter special map variation time is more easily selected than that in the non-time-saving state.

The gaming state after the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a "low probability low base gaming state" in which a normal probability state and a non-time saving state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a "normal gaming state". In the "big hit game state", the normal figure lottery (hit judgment related to the normal figure) is performed, but the special figure lottery (big hit judgment) is not performed. Therefore, a non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game. To. Further, as for the gaming state, it is possible to use all of the above-mentioned gaming states or only a part of them. Further, the various gaming states described in the present specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of "nth gaming state" (n is an integer of 1 or more).

4. Main effects by the gaming machine Next, the main effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 22.

4-1. Production mode First, the production mode will be described. The effect mode is a division (or a higher-level conceptual attribute) of the effect. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a probability variation effect mode, a time saving effect mode, and a jackpot effect mode as the effect modes.

In the customer waiting effect mode, special figure fluctuation effect is performed in "low probability low base game state", "low probability high base game state", "high probability low base game state" and "high probability high base game state". It is an effect mode that can be set when there is no special figure variation effect and indicates that the standby state is not performed. When the customer waiting effect mode is set, the customer waiting effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a demo effect) is performed. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, the display unit 50a displays a selection standby image G200 for setting (volume adjustment, etc.) related to the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The setting related to the effect includes the volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52. In addition, the brightness setting of the display unit 50a, the frequency setting of the effect to be executed, and the like may be included. Further, as shown in FIG. 16A-2, a specific demo image G203 different from the selection standby image G200 may be displayed. The specific demo image G203 is an image capable of producing an effect using the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 such as the appearance of the main character in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest in the customer waiting production mode and make the pachinko gaming machine PY1 stand out in the installed amusement park.

The normal effect mode can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the "low probability low base game state" or the "high probability low base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the state is a non-time saving state. be. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-1), a background image (daytime normal background image G102) showing a daytime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a in the first normal effect mode. As shown in FIG. 16 (B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing an evening mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and FIG. 16 (B). As shown in ―3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (nighttime normal background image G104) showing a nighttime mountain landscape is displayed on the display unit 50a, and there is one without winning a big hit. It can be switched under one condition that the special figure variation effect is performed once or multiple times. Further, each of the first to third normal effect modes includes a normal pre-stage effect mode before the reach is established and a normal post-stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the normal first stage effect mode, one of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. A dedicated background image is displayed. In addition, a special effect mode that is set only in the "high probability low base game state" may be provided.

The probability variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the "high probability high base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the state is a high probability state and a time saving state. In the probabilistic effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-4), a background image (probability variation background image G105) representing the universe is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the probabilistic effect mode includes a probabilistic pre-stage effect mode before the reach is established and a probabilistic post-stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the probability change first stage effect mode, the probability change background image G105 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the probability change second stage effect mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed.

The time saving effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the "low probability high base game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the normal probability state and the time reduction state are present. In the time saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (B-5), a background image (time saving background image G106) representing the sky is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, the time saving effect mode includes a time saving first stage effect mode before the reach is established and a time saving second stage effect mode after the reach is established in the special figure variation effect. In the time saving first stage effect mode, the time saving background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a, but in the time saving second stage effect mode, a dedicated background image according to the type of reach is displayed.

The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the jackpot game is being performed in the "big hit game state", and is an effect mode indicating that the jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-1), the display unit 50a displays the opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game or the right prompting "right-handed". A jackpot opening effect in which the shot image G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-2), the round image G109 showing the number of rounds and the prize ball number image G110 suggesting the number of paid out prize balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. The round production is performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 16 (C-3), the display unit 50a suggests the ending image G111 suggesting the effect mode set after the jackpot game and the total number of prize balls paid out. The jackpot ending effect in which the total prize ball number image G112 is displayed is performed.

The type of effect mode can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2. Special figure fluctuation effect Next, the special figure variation effect (also simply referred to as "variation effect") will be described. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a special figure fluctuation pattern and a special figure lottery result (big hit judgment result, big hit symbol type judgment result, reach judgment result, and The special figure fluctuation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result) and the like. In the special figure variation effect, the display unit 50a superimposes the variation display of the effect symbol on the predetermined background image. In the variable display of the effect symbol, it stops after the effect symbol changes. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variation display of the effect symbol are performed, the variation is stopped and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

In the special figure variation effect, in addition to the variation display of the effect pattern, various images such as an image display device 50, a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, a movable device 55, 56, 58, a normal button 40, and a special button 41 are used. It is possible to perform other effects using various effect devices. In this case, it is possible to continue performing other effects even after the stop display of the effect symbol is displayed.

4-2-1. Effect symbol display area As shown in FIG. 17A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 has a left effect on each of the left side, the center, and the right side in which the display unit 50a is divided horizontally into three substantially evenly. It is possible to provide the symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, and the right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation effect. Similarly, the middle effect symbol area 50b2 and the right effect symbol area 50b3 are areas for displaying the middle effect symbol EZ2 and the right effect symbol EZ3.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17A, it is possible to provide the small symbol area 50c in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end portion of the display unit 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area in which the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variablely displayed when the special symbol is variablely displayed.

In FIG. 17A, the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line, which is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , The middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are described to represent the range, and are not actually displayed. Moreover, the range of each area can be changed as appropriate.

4-2-2. Normal variation The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can first perform normal variation in the special figure variation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect suggesting that the variable display of the special figure has started.

When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display unit 50a. From the state where the left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium-sized symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, the special symbol is not variablely displayed, and the variable display of the special symbol is awaited, FIG. 17 (B). As shown in the above, the variation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started, and the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "normal loss fluctuation", the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are different as shown in FIG. 17 (C-1). After temporarily stopping in the stop mode, as shown in FIG. 17 (D), the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in the stop mode (so-called random stitches) suggesting a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a loss. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern with reach such as "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 17 (C-2), the left effect symbol EZ1 And the right effect symbol EZ3 temporarily stop in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the variation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the special symbol variation pattern is performed. The stop order and stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 can be changed as appropriate.

4-2-3. The N-reach pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N-reach when the reach is established in the normal fluctuation. The N reach is an effect that suggests that the result of the jackpot determination may have been a "big hit", and functions as an effect for the player to expect a jackpot.

In N reach, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. 18 (B), the fluctuation speed of the medium effect symbol EZ2 gradually changes. It slows down to. Then, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a loss. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "N jackpot fluctuation", it stops in a stop mode (so-called doublet) suggesting a jackpot, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-2). indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. The content of the N reach effect is not limited to the gradual deceleration of the medium effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

Further, regarding the stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 suggesting loss, the loose stitches when the reach is not established are referred to as "non-reach loose stitches", and the loose stitches when the reach is established are referred to as "reach loose stitches". .. How to combine the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 that make up the non-reach breaks (for example, "2/3/1", "5/8/6", etc.), and each that makes up the reach breaks. The combination of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 (for example, "2.1.2", "5/4/5", etc.) is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121. In addition, how to combine each of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 constituting the stop mode (doublet) suggesting a big hit (for example, "2.2.2", "7,7,7", etc.). Is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

4-2-4. SP reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. The SP reach is an effect that suggests that the possibility that the result of the big hit determination is "big hit" is higher than that of the N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big hit.

In the SP reach, after the N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, a background image dedicated to the SP reach (background image G113 for SP reach) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the SP is displayed in the center of the display unit 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has been started is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 19B, an SP reach-only effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP reach-dedicated effect is reached, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP jackpot fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1), the display unit. At 50a, an effect suggesting a big hit (for example, a display in which the main character (friend character) wins the battle and stands up) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped modes (so-called) suggesting a big hit. Stop display with doublet). At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, "SP loss fluctuation", as shown in FIG. 19 (C-2), an effect suggesting a loss (for example, an enemy character is in a battle). (Display of winning and standing up) is performed, and the production symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called disjointed eyes) suggesting a loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are also stopped and displayed all at once in a stop mode suggesting a loss. The contents of the SP reach effect can be changed or added as appropriate.

Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach are stopped in a manner indicating a jackpot (big hit expectation) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by the execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot determination is "miss", and 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", and the execution probability of SP reach is determined to be a jackpot. If the result of is "missing", it is set to 4%, and if the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit", it is set to 100%, the jackpot expectation of SP reach is set higher than the jackpot expectation of N reach. It is possible to do. In addition, SP reach A and SP reach B can be executed as SP reach, and the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "missing", and the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit". In the case of, the execution probability of SP reach B is set to 2% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "miss", and 30% when the result of the jackpot judgment is "big hit". It is possible to set the jackpot expectation of SP reach B higher than the jackpot expectation of SP reach A. In this way, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination.

4-2-5. The L-reach pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L-reach after N-reach. The L reach is a production that suggests that the possibility that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery was a "big hit" is lower than the SP reach but higher than the N reach, and is a production to make the player expect a big hit. Functions as. The execution time of the reach effect of the L reach is shorter than the effect time of the reach effect of the SP reach (FIGS. 11 and 12). Therefore, in the reach effect of L reach, for example, a moving image shorter than the reach effect of SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. The content of the reach effect of L reach can be changed as appropriate. Further, a special figure variation pattern may be provided in which the reach effect of the SP reach is progressively executed after the reach effect of the L reach.

4-3. Hold icon display area As shown in FIG. 20A, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a hold icon display area 50d composed of four display areas. The hold icon display area 50d is composed of a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. It is possible to display the hold icon HA in the display area 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 hold number is "1", the hold icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 hold number is "2", the first display area 50d1 and the first display area 50d1. 2 The hold icon HA is displayed in the display area 50d2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, it is possible to provide the icon display area 50e including one display area in the vicinity of the hold icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA which is the same as or different from the hold icon HA depending on the start of the special figure variation effect.

The number of display areas constituting the hold icon display area 50d can be appropriately changed. Further, the hold icon display area 50d may be a display area for displaying both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number, or may be a display area for displaying only one of them. Further, it is also possible to provide a hold icon display area 50d but not to provide the icon display area 50e, or to not provide both.

4-3-1. Hold effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a hold effect according to the game ball winning a prize in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. The hold effect can notify the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

In the hold effect, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 when the number of hold of the special figure 1 is "0", the special figure variation effect is started. For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the icon is concerned. The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting port 11 during the special figure variation effect, as shown in FIG. 20C, the first display area 50d1 and the second display area 50d of the hold icon display area 50d are obtained. The hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is notified that the number of holds in Special Figure 1 is “2”. After that, when the special figure variation effect ends and a new special figure variation effect is started, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d is as shown in FIG. 20 (D). HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA, and the hold icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is notified that the number of reserved special figures 1 is "1".

4-4. Notice effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform advance notice effect at any timing during the special figure variation effect. The notice effect is an effect using an image display device 50, a speaker 52, a frame lamp 53, a panel lamp 54, a movable device 55, 56, 58, an input device (normal button 40, special button 41), etc. It is possible to suggest the result and the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination.

4-4-1. Movable body effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, 58 as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect of operating the movable devices 55, 56, 58, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big hit.

In the movable body production, for example, when developing from N reach to SP reach, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the on-board movable device 55 and the under-board movable device 56 are operated, and the on-board movable body 55k and the board are operated. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a and develops into SP reach. At this time, the effect image is displayed in the space that does not overlap with the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k of the display unit 50a. After that, as shown in FIG. 21B, the on-board movable body 55k and the under-board movable body 56k return to the normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable body production is an example of development production. It should be noted that the movable body effect is not limited to the suggestion of development to SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. In addition, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, when the effect does not develop (for example, in the case of N loss fluctuation), it is possible to perform the movable body effect as a so-called ghost effect.

4-4-2. Operation effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using a normal button 40, a special button 41, or the like as a notice effect. The operation effect is an effect of causing the player to operate the normal button 40, the special button 41, and the like, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big hit.

In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period during which the pressing operation of the input device (special button 41) is valid (operation valid period) occurs, and with the occurrence of this operation valid period, FIG. 22 (A) shows. As described above, the effect of urging the operation of the special button 41 (operation promotion effect) is performed. In the operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image G3 includes an image imitating the special button 41 (special button image G31), an image showing the operation mode (that is, pressing operation) of the special button 41 (pressing operation image G32), and the remaining time of the operation valid period. (Image G33 with remaining operation valid period) and the like. The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with the passage of time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. After that, as shown in FIG. 22B, in response to the pressing operation of the special button 41 during the operation valid period, or after the operation valid period elapses without the special button 41 being operated during the operation valid period. In addition, the on-board movable device 55 operates, and the on-board movable body 55k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a, suggesting a jackpot expectation. The operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-board movable device 55, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, although the operation effect using the special button 41 has been described in detail here, in the button SU reach, which is one of the SP reach, the operation effect using the normal button 40 is executed.

4-4-3. Pre-reading effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a pre-reading effect for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold for which the special figure lottery has not been performed as a notice effect. The look-ahead effect functions as an effect for suggesting the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold in advance.

In the look-ahead effect, for example, when the result of the look-ahead determination for the special figure 1 hold is "big hit", the hold icon HA which is usually displayed as "○" in the hold icon display area 50d as shown in FIG. 20 (C). May be displayed as "☆". Further, when the result of the look-ahead determination is "missing", the hold icon HA may be displayed as "☆" as a so-called "gase effect". The look-ahead effect can be performed on both or one of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold. Further, the display mode of the hold icon HA is not limited to the change, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-5. Customer waiting effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a customer waiting effect when the customer waiting effect mode is set. The customer waiting effect may be performed before the special figure change is started after the power is turned on, or when the next special figure change is not started for a predetermined time after the special figure change. The customer waiting effect is performed as shown in FIG. 23, for example, when the next special map change after the special figure change is not performed for a predetermined time.

FIG. 23A shows a state (symbol stop image) in which the stop display of the effect symbol EZ in the special figure variation effect is made on the daytime normal background image G102 on the display unit 50a. In the upper left area, the small symbol KZ is also stopped and displayed.

FIG. 23B shows a state in which the selection standby image G200 is displayed. The selection standby image G200 is a standby image showing that if the up direction button or the down direction button of the select button 42 is pressed, the image shifts to the image for using the mobile terminal linkage function. The selection standby image G200 is also a standby image showing that the set volume can be changed by pressing the left-direction button or the right-direction button of the select button 42. In addition, the effect symbol EZ and the small symbol KZ which are stopped and displayed are also shown.

FIG. 23C shows a state in which the hole code corresponding image G201 is displayed. The hole code corresponding image G201 is a standby image showing the main character and the name of the playground corresponding to the hole code information. The hole code information is information that can be displayed by inputting a number having a predetermined number of digits corresponding to each amusement park.

FIG. 23D shows a state in which the newly registered image G202 is displayed. The new registration image G202 is a standby image for prompting new registration for using the mobile terminal linkage function. In this newly registered image G202, a two-dimensional code is displayed on the right side. Therefore, if the displayed two-dimensional code is read by the mobile terminal, it is possible to immediately access the Internet site showing the related information of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Then, if you enter the necessary information on the Internet site, you can complete the new registration. If you do not complete the new registration, the password will not be issued on the Internet site that shows the related information of this pachinko machine PY1.

FIG. 23 (E) shows a state in which the specific demo image G203 is displayed. The specific demo image G203 of this embodiment is a standby image showing a battle between a main character and an enemy character in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. This specific demo image G203 can appropriately appeal the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to a player who is wondering which gaming machine to play in the amusement park.

Then, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, when the special figure variation effect is completed and the stop display of the effect symbol EZ continues for a predetermined time (FIG. 23 (A)), the selection standby image G200 is displayed (). FIG. 23 (B). Further, when the selection standby image G200 is displayed for a predetermined time, the hole code corresponding image G201 is displayed next (FIG. 23 (C)). Further, when the hole code corresponding image G201 is displayed for a predetermined time, the newly registered image G202 is displayed next (FIG. 23 (D)). In addition, when the newly registered image G202 is displayed for a predetermined time, the specific demo image G203 is then displayed (FIG. 23 (E)). Then, when the specific demo image G203 is displayed for a predetermined time, the selection standby image G200 is displayed next (FIG. 23 (B)).

That is, as shown in FIG. 23, the customer waiting effect of this embodiment is a selection standby demo effect capable of displaying the selection standby image G200 and a hole capable of displaying the hall code compatible image G201 during the period when the special figure change is not performed. It is possible to repeatedly execute a code-compatible demo effect, a newly registered demo effect capable of displaying the newly registered image G202, and a specific demo effect capable of displaying the specific demo image G203 in this order. If the special figure change is started during the customer waiting effect, the customer waiting effect can be ended and the special figure variation effect (game effect) can be executed.

5. Control of the game by the game control microcomputer 101 Next, the game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 31. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104. The initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1". When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the gaming control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 24 from the gaming ROM 103.

[1. Main control main processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the gaming control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 24 from the gaming ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, the power-on process (S001) described later is performed.

Following the power-on processing, interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B) are added and updated by 1. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of the counter of each random number may be a value other than "0" or may be changed at random. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processes (S003) are used. The random number counter value update process is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[2. Power-on processing]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the power-on processing (S001), first, the permission setting for access to the gaming RAM 104 is set (S011). This makes it possible to write and read information to the gaming RAM 104. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 119 has been operated (whether or not it is ON) (S012). If the RAM clear switch 119 is ON (YES in S012), the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if it is not ON (NO in S012), it is subsequently determined whether or not the power off flag is ON (S013). The power-off flag is a flag indicating the occurrence of a power-off, and is a flag that is turned on in the power-off monitoring process (see FIG. 31) described later.

If the power off flag is not ON (NO in S013), the power may not be cut off normally, so the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the power off flag is ON (YES in S013), the checksum is calculated (S014) and compared with the checksum calculated at the time of power failure (see step S2802 in FIG. 31) (see step S2802 in FIG. 31). S015). The checksum is calculated by regarding the game information stored in the game RAM 104 as a numerical value and calculating the total. If the checksum values do not match (NO in S015), the stored contents of the gaming RAM 104 are not normal, and the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the checksum values match (YES in S015), it is determined that the stored contents of the game RAM 104 are normal, and the process proceeds to step S016.

In step S016, the setting management of the work area of the game RAM 104 at the time of power recovery is performed. In this setting process, the power recovery information is read from the game ROM 103, and the power recovery information is set in the work area of the game RAM 104. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the power off flag (S017), and proceeds to step S021.

On the other hand, in step S018, all the game information stored in the game RAM 104 is cleared (S018). After that, the game control microcomputer 101 initially sets the work area of the game RAM 104 (S019). In this initial setting process, the initial setting information read from the game ROM 103 is set in the work area of the game RAM 104. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a RAM clear notification command for notifying the sub control board 120 that the RAM has been cleared (S020), and proceeds to step S021.

In step S021, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a process of setting a power-on command. In this process, a power-on command to be output to the sub-control board 120 is set after a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. Specifically, a predetermined time until the power-on command is output is set in the timer, and the subtraction of the time set in the timer is started. Then, when the value of the subtracted timer becomes "0", the predetermined time has elapsed, so the power-on command is set in the predetermined output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. As a result, the set power-on command is output to the sub-control board 120 in the output process (S101) described later. After the power-on command setting process (S021), in step S022, for example, the setting of the gaming CPU 102, the setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), etc. are performed as other initial settings. Finish the process.

[3. Main side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt processing (S005) on the main side will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, in the main side timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), in each process described below, commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 are output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101, for example, takes in the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35, and plays the game as the lower plate full data. Stored in the output buffer of the RAM 104.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. 24. That is, in the process of updating the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B), the execution period of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main side timer interrupt process (main side timer interrupt process). After the end of S005), it is performed both in the period until the next main side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the game control microcomputer 101 performs a start port sensor detection process (S104), then a normal operation process (S105), and then a special operation process (S106). )I do. The start port sensor detection process, normal operation process and special operation process will be described later.

Following the special operation process (S106), the specific area sensor detection process (S107) is performed. In the specific area sensor detection process (S107), it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a, and if it is within a predetermined V valid period, the V flag is turned ON. The V valid period is a period set in step S2206 in the special electric accessory processing (see FIG. 30) described later. Further, in the game state setting process (step S2221) in this special electric accessory process, if the V flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned ON. As a result, the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to a high probability state.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the power supply cutoff monitoring process (S108) described later, further executes other processes (S109), and ends the main side timer interrupt process (S005). Other processing (S109) includes updating the timer provided in the gaming RAM 104. In addition, as another process (S109), a payout control process for paying out prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 according to the winning of the game ball to each winning opening. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out the prize ball based on the prize ball request signal.

Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until the interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 (see FIG. 24), and the interrupt pulse is input. And (after about 4 msec), the main side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. The game control microcomputer 101 is a command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) in the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again. Etc. are output.

[2-1. Start port sensor detection process]
In the start port sensor detection process (S104), as shown in FIG. 27, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 13a (S201). .. If the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S201), the gate passing process (S202) is performed. In the gate passing process, the normal symbol is not set to 4 or more (the number of normal symbol hold balls, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of normal symbol hold provided in the game RAM 104). In addition to adding "1" to the number of reserved balls, a random number related to the normal figure is acquired, and the value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls of the normal symbol in the normal figure reserved storage unit 106 of the gaming RAM 104. .. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S201), the game passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 12, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 12a (S203). If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 12 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 12 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the gaming RAM 104) has reached 4 (upper limit number). (S204). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached 4 (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than 4 (NO in S204), the special figure 2 is held. FIG. 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S205).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), each value of the special symbol random number, the jackpot symbol type random number, the reach random number, and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number related to the special figure 2 is acquired (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 8B). Numerical values are acquired), and the acquired random numbers are stored in the storage area of the special figure 2 reserved storage unit 105b according to the current number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 reserved storage unit 105b.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 11, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 11a (S209). If the game ball has not won a prize in the first starting port 11 (NO in S209), the process is completed, but if the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 11 (YES in S209), the special figure 1 is suspended. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the gaming RAM 104) has reached 4 (upper limit number) (the number of the first special figure hold). S210). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached 4 (YES in S210), the processing is completed, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (NO in S210), the special figure is 1 Add "1" to the number of reserved balls (S211).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the special symbol random number, the jackpot symbol type random number, the reach random number, and the special figure variation pattern random number related to the special figure 1 are used. (That is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 8B is acquired), and the acquired random number values are used in the special figure 1 reserved storage unit 105a according to the current number of reserved balls in the special figure 1. 1 Store in the storage area of the reserved storage unit 105a.

[2-2. Normal operation processing]
In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol standby process, the normal symbol variation process, the normal symbol determination process, and the auxiliary game control process are sequentially performed. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

The normal symbol standby process is a process performed during standby when the variable display of the normal figure and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process, the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 106. In addition, the normal map fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current gaming state. Then, a normal map fluctuation start command including information on the result of the collision detection and the normal map fluctuation pattern is generated. Then, the variable display of the normal map is started by the normal map display 82 based on the normal map fluctuation time associated with the determined normal map fluctuation pattern.

The normal symbol variation process is a process performed during the variable display of a normal map. In the normal symbol variation process, the stop display of the normal map is performed based on the hit determination result according to the elapse of the variable display of the normal map after the variable display of the normal map being executed starts. Then, a command to stop the fluctuation of the normal map indicating the end of the variable display of the normal map is generated.

The normal symbol confirmation process is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is the winning symbol according to the elapse of a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) after the stop display of the running normal map is started. Determine if it exists. If the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

The auxiliary game control process is a process performed when the auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process, the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. In addition, an auxiliary game control command is generated according to the result of the process.

[2-3. Special operation processing]
In the special operation process (S106), as shown in FIG. 28, the process related to the special figure display 81 and the big prize device (first big prize device 14D and second big prize device 15D) is divided into four stages, and the processes are divided into four stages. "Special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 101 performs the special symbol standby process (S1302), and the "special operation status" is "2". If (NO for S1301, YES for S1303), special symbol change processing (S1304) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1301 and S1303, YES for S1305). , The special symbol determination process (S1306) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "4" (all of S1301, S1303, S1305 are NO), the special electric accessory process (S1307) is performed. The special operation status is "1" by default.

In the special symbol standby process (S1302), random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired in the start port sensor detection process (see FIG. 27) are determined using a predetermined determination table (see FIGS. 10, 11, and 12). .. Then, the variable display of the special symbol for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery is started, and the special operation status is set to "2". The special symbol standby process (S1302) will be described in detail later.

In the special symbol change processing (S1304), it is determined whether or not the change time of the special symbol has elapsed, and when the change time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the change stop command is set in the output buffer to set the special operation status. Set to "3".

In the special symbol determination process (S1306), it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol, and if it is a jackpot symbol, the special operation status is set to "4" in order to execute the special electric accessory process. .. At this time, the jackpot opening command is set in the output buffer. If it is not a jackpot symbol, the special operation status is set to "1" in order to execute the special symbol standby process again. In the special symbol confirmation process (S1306), in order to manage the control period of the high probability state, if the probability change flag is ON, the value of the probability change counter is decremented by 1, and if it becomes "0", the probability change flag is turned off. do. Further, in order to manage the control period of the time saving state (that is, the high base state), if the time saving flag is ON, the value of the time saving counter is decremented by 1 and if it becomes "0", the time saving flag is turned off. Also, when the special operation status is set to "4", if the probability change flag or the time saving flag is ON, it is returned to OFF. That is, it is controlled to a low probability and low base state during the big hit game.

In the special electric accessory processing (S1307), the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 are opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of opening times, see FIG. 19) according to the type of winning jackpot. Perform a jackpot game (special game). The special electric accessory processing (S1307) will be described in detail later.

[2-3-1. Special symbol standby processing]
In the special symbol standby process (S1302), as shown in FIG. 29, first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 12 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is "0" (S1401). ). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 12, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 11 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is "0" (S1407). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 11, the customer It is determined whether or not the waiting / waiting flag is ON (S1415), and if it is ON, this process is completed. If it is not ON, the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1416) and the waiting / waiting flag is set to ON. (S1417).

When the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not "0" in step S1401 (NO in S1401), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 12 (holding information in special figure 2). ) Is one or more, the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) are performed.

In the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), the jackpot random number value is read out, and the jackpot hit / fail determination is performed based on the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10A) according to the current gaming state. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the hit type random value is read out and the hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table (see FIG. 10B). Then, the special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the hit type is set in the special figure buffer provided in the game RAM 104. If the result of the hit / fail judgment is "missing", the special symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the lost symbol is set in the special symbol buffer.

In the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403), the variation pattern random value is read out, and the variation pattern is selected based on the special figure variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 12). In this process, if the result of the above-mentioned hit / fail judgment is “miss”, the reach random value is read out and the variation pattern of the reach loss is obtained based on the reach judgment table (see FIG. 10 (C)). Decide whether to do it or to use a fluctuation pattern of loss without reach.

As shown in FIG. 12, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. In addition, when it becomes a reach, it is also determined whether the reach becomes a normal reach or a super reach (SP reach) (see the remarks column in FIG. 12). The SP reach is a reach in which the fluctuation time after the reach is longer than that of the normal reach, and the distribution rate of the table is set so that the winning expectation (expectation for the jackpot winning) is higher than the normal reach. In this embodiment, the SP reach is carried out progressively through the normal reach.

Returning to FIG. 29, following the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and corresponds to the fourth hold in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 105b. Clear the storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1405). In this way, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the customer waiting standby flag is ON (S1413), turns off the customer waiting standby flag if it is ON (S1414), finishes this process, and if it is not ON, steps. This process ends without executing S1414.

Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no hold information in Special Figure 2, but the first 1 If there is one or more memories of the random number counter value group (held information in Special Figure 1) acquired due to winning the prize in the starting port 11, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) and the special figure 1 fluctuation Perform pattern selection processing (S1409). Since the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) is the same process as the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), the description thereof will be omitted. Further, since the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) is the same process as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403), the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a is supported. Clear the storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1411). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included. After that, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the customer waiting standby flag is ON (S1413), turns off the customer waiting standby flag if it is ON (S1414), finishes this process, and if it is not ON, steps. This process ends without executing S1414.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold. Further, in this embodiment, the lottery based on the second special figure hold is easier to win the big hit that is profitable for the player than the lottery based on the first special figure hold.

[2-3-2. Special electric accessory processing]
In the special electric accessory processing (S1307), as shown in FIG. 30, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the jackpot winning devices (first jackpot winning device 14D and second jackpot winning device 15D) have been released in the jackpot game being executed.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), whether the big prize opening (1st big winning opening 14 or 2nd big winning opening 15) is open (that is, whether the big winning device is open). Is determined (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), it is time to open the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 14 or 2nd big winning opening 15), that is, the first time after the opening time of the big hit has passed. It is determined whether or not the opening start time has been reached in the round game of, or whether the opening start time has been reached after the interval time (closing time) until the once closed large winning opening is opened again has elapsed (S2203). ).

If the determination result in step S2203 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2203 is YES, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game currently being executed is a jackpot game as a V-long jackpot (S2204). Then, if it is not a V-long jackpot, the process proceeds to step S2207, but if it is a V-long jackpot, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the 16th round in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened (S2205). If it is not the time to start the 16th round (NO in S2205), proceed to step S2207 as it is. On the other hand, if it is the timing to start the 16th round (YES in S2205), the V validity period setting process (S2206) is performed.

In the V validity period setting process (S2206), during the opening of the second big winning opening 15 and after the closing of the second big winning opening 15 in the 16th round of the V long jackpot, a few seconds after the closing of the second big winning opening 15, the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a Set to the V valid period for determining that detection is valid. In this embodiment, a period other than this (including when the jackpot game is not executed) is set as a V invalid period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is determined to be invalid. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is valid means that the V flag is turned on based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a. Further, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned on even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is detected. It should be noted that the reason why the V validity period includes several seconds after the second big winning opening 15 is closed is that the game ball may win the second big winning opening 15 immediately before the closing of the second big winning opening 15. Is taken into consideration.

That is, in this embodiment, the V flag is turned on only when the V passage (passage of the game ball to the specific area 16) is detected during the V valid period, and the V flag is turned on when the V passage outside the V valid period (during the V invalid period) is detected. Is not turned on. By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to fraudulent activity, that is, it is not controlled to a high probability state.

In step S2207, the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 14 or 2nd big winning opening 15) is opened according to the opening pattern according to the type of big hit. The distribution member 16k has always moved in a constant motion from the start of the round game of the 16th round. In the V-long jackpot opening pattern (V-long opening pattern), the VAT opening / closing member 15k is opened so that the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 15 can pass through the specific area 16 with a margin in the 16th round. On the other hand, in the opening pattern of the V short jackpot (V short opening pattern), the VAT opening / closing member 15k is opened so that the second big winning opening 15 cannot be won in the 16th round. Further, in the V short opening pattern, the VAT opening / closing member 15k is opened with respect to the operation of the distribution member 16k so that even if the game ball can win the second large winning opening 15, it cannot pass through the specific area 16. The timing is set.

In the following step S2208, the round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2208), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening in step S2207 is the first opening in one round game, and if so, the big hit game being executed. A round designation command containing information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. In this embodiment, the large winning openings are not opened multiple times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2208, the round specification command is always set.

In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (FIG. 30), if the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 14 or 2nd big winning opening 15) is open (YES in S2202), the closing condition of the big winning opening Is determined (S2209). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winnings in the large winning opening in the round game reaches the specified maximum winning number (8 in this embodiment), or the time for closing the large winning opening. Any of the things that have been reached (that is, the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 14) has elapsed since the opening of the big winning opening) is satisfied. Then, if the closing condition of the big winning opening is not satisfied (NO in S2209), the process is finished.

On the other hand, if the closing condition of the big winning opening is satisfied (YES in S2209), the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 14 or 2nd big winning opening 15) is closed (closed) ( S2210). Then, when one round game is completed by closing step S2210 (YES in S2211), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2212), and whether or not the value of the round counter is "0". Judgment (S2213). If it is not "0" (NO in S2213), the process is finished as it is in order to start the next round game. The round counter is a counter for counting the number of times the round game is executed, and is set to "16" at the start of the execution of the jackpot game.

On the other hand, if the value of the round counter is "0" in step S2213 (YES in S2213), the jackpot ending command is set as the jackpot end process to end the jackpot game (S2214), and the jackpot ending is started (S2214). S2215). Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2216).

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed (S2217), and the ending time has elapsed. If not (NO in S2217), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2217), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2218), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2219), and the special operation status is set to "1" (S2220). As a result, in the next main-side timer interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special operation process (FIG. 28). After that, the game state setting process (S2221) is performed to complete this process.

In the game state setting process (S2221), it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON, and if it is ON, the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are turned ON, and the V flag is turned OFF. Then, "160" is set in the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter. As a result, the game state after this big hit game becomes a highly accurate and high base state. On the other hand, if the V flag is not ON, the time reduction flag is turned ON and "100" is set in the time reduction counter. As a result, the game state after this big hit game becomes a low accuracy and high base state.

[2-4. Power failure monitoring process]
In the power-off monitoring process (S108), as shown in FIG. 31, the presence / absence of an input of a power-off signal is first determined (S2801), and if there is no input (NO in S2801), the process ends. The power cutoff signal is a signal input to the game control microcomputer 101 when the power supply voltage starts to decrease due to the power cutoff. If there is a power off signal input in step S2801 (YES in S2801), the checksum is calculated and stored in the predetermined storage area of the gaming RAM 104 (S2802), the power off flag is turned on (S2803), and then. Performs loop processing without returning to the main timer interrupt processing (FIG. 26).

The commands generated by the game control microcomputer 101 in each process can be added or changed as appropriate.

6. Controlling the effect by the effect control microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 to 41. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub control board 120 reads out the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 32 from the effect ROM 123 and executes it.

[1. Sub control main processing]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, effect CPU 122 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the effect RAM 124 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the effect RAM 124 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4001), that is, if the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the effect RAM 124 are kept normal, the RAM clear notification command is subsequently received. Whether or not it is determined (S4011). If the RAM clear notification command has been received (YES in S4011), the gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 has been cleared. Therefore, the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 is cleared (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the RAM clear notification command has not been received (NO in S4011), the process proceeds to step S4004 without clearing the effect RAM 124. If the effect RAM 124 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Also, these steps are performed only once after power-on and are not performed thereafter.

In step S4004, interrupts are disabled. Next, the random number update process is executed (S4005). In the random number update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include a random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, a random number for determining the advance notice effect for determining various advance notice effects, and an effect symbol determination for determining the stop mode of the effect symbol. There are random numbers etc. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above. Instead of adding the random values by 1 at the time of updating, it may be added by 2 or the like. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

When the random number update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. The image control board 140 that has received the command uses the image display device 50 in accordance with the command to perform various effects (effect symbol variation effect, jackpot effect associated with the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect), customer waiting effect, etc. ) Is executed. The sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 and the frame lamp 53 and the panel via the lamp control circuit 151 as the sub-control board 120 executes various effects by the image control board 140. The lamp 54 is made to emit light (various light emission effects by light emission are executed), and the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are activated (various movable body effects are executed by the operation). In this way, various effects (special figure variation effect, hold effect, operation effect, look-ahead effect, jackpot game effect, customer waiting effect, effect mode control, etc.) are realized. The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

[2. Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), when the strobe signal (STB signal) is turned on, that is, when the strobe signal sent from the main control board 100 is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121, another interrupt is performed. This is a process that is executed with priority over the process (S4009, S4010). As shown in FIG. 33, in the reception interrupt processing (S4008), various commands transmitted from the main control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4101).

[3.1 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 120. As shown in FIG. 34, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, the input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) are created based on the detection signals from the normal button detection switch 40a, the special button detection switch 41a, and the select button detection switch 42a.

Subsequently, the lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output processing (S4202), the lamp data created by the lamp processing (S4306) in the 10ms timer interrupt processing described later or other processing is controlled by the lamp in order to make the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 emit light at the timing suitable for the production. Output to circuit 151. That is, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the lamp data.

Next, the drive control process (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the movable devices 55, 56, 58) is created and output in order to drive each movable device 55, 56, 58 at a timing suitable for the production. do. That is, the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 are driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is completed.

[4.10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 120. As shown in FIG. 35, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the receive command analysis process (S4301) and the customer waiting effect process (S4302), which will be described later, are sequentially performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the effect RAM 124 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4303). Subsequently, the switch process (S4304) and the set volume change process (S4305) are performed. The switch process (S4304) is a process of setting the display contents of the display unit 50a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process, and the set volume change process (S4305) is output from the speaker 52. It is a process to set the loudness of the sound.

After that, lamp processing (S4306) is performed. In the lamp processing (S4306), lamp data (data for controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 66) is created, and time management of the light emission effect is performed. Subsequently, voice control processing (S4307) is performed. In the voice control process (S4307), voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 52) is created, output to the voice control circuit 161 and time management of voice production is performed. As a result, the sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 52 at a set volume.

Next, the specific demo timer processing (S4308) described later is performed. The specific demo timer process (S4308) is a process for managing the specific demo timer. Further, the specific demo timer is a timer that enables the start of the specific demo effect when a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on.

Then, other processing such as updating the random number for determining the effect is executed (S4309), and this processing is completed.

[4-1. Receive command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 36, in the reception command analysis process (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4401), and if so, will be described later. Perform variable effect start processing (S4402).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4403), and if so, performs a variation effect end process (S4404). In the variation effect end process (S4404), the variation stop command is analyzed, and the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 based on the analysis result. The image control board 140 that has received the variation effect end command deterministically stops and displays the effect symbol EZ (that is, displays it in a state where the fluctuation speed is zero). It should be noted that the definite stop display of the effect symbol EZ is called a definite stop, and the timing of the definite stop is called the definite stop time.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4405), and if so, performs an opening effect selection process (S4406). In the opening effect selection process (S4406), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4407), and performs a round effect selection process (S4408) if the command has been received. In the round effect selection process (S4408), the round designation command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the round effect (open game effect) to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4409), and if so, performs an ending effect selection process (S4410). In the ending effect selection process (S4410), the ending command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a customer waiting command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4411). If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S4414. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES, the first waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment) is set in the customer waiting timer (S4412), and the value of the customer waiting flag is set to "1" (1). S4413), proceed to step S4414. Here, the customer waiting timer is a counter that measures the display timing of various images (selection waiting image G200, hole code compatible image G201, newly registered image G202, specific demo image G203, and FIG. 23) that are sequentially displayed as a customer waiting effect. Is. The period from the reception of the customer waiting command by the sub control board 120 to the next reception of the fluctuation start command (that is, the period in which the customer waiting waiting flag is ON in the main control board 100) is referred to as the customer waiting state.

The customer waiting flag is a flag indicating the stage of the customer waiting state. Specifically, as shown in the table in FIG. 39, if the customer waiting flag is "0", it indicates that the customer waiting state is not in the customer waiting state (that is, non-customer waiting). If the customer waiting flag is "1", it indicates that the effect symbol EZ is at the stage of displaying the symbol stop image (that is, the stage at which the customer waiting state is started). Further, if the customer waiting flag is "2", it indicates that the selection waiting image G200 is being displayed. Further, if the customer waiting flag is "3", it indicates that the hall code corresponding image G201 is being displayed. Further, if the customer waiting flag is "4", it indicates that the newly registered image G202 is being displayed. Further, if the customer waiting flag is "5", it indicates that the specific demo image G203 is being displayed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a V passage command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4414), and if so, performs a V pass notification effect start process (S4415). In the V-passage notification effect start process (S4415), a V-passage notification effect start command for starting the V-passage notification effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. The V-passage notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there has been a V-passage (passage to the specific area 16). In this embodiment, a predetermined V passage notification image (for example, a character image indicating the character "V") is displayed on the display unit 50a. The display of the character image of "V" as the V-passage notification effect is used as a transition notification to the high-probability state in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 that controls the high-probability state based on the passage to the specific area 16. It also has meaning. The V-passage notification effect may be in another mode, such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 52.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a power-on command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4416), and if so, performs a sub-side power-on processing (S4417), which will be described later. Subsequently, as another process (S4418), a process based on a received command other than the above command (for example, a game state status value indicating the current game state is set based on the game state specification command to grasp the game state. Processing, etc.) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is completed.

[4-1-1. Fluctuation production start processing]
As shown in FIG. 37, in the variation effect start process (S4402), the effect control microcomputer 121 first analyzes the variation start command (S5001). The variation start command includes information on the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection process (steps S1403 and S1409 in FIG. 29). The variation pattern information includes symbol information for designating a symbol as a determination result of the jackpot determination process of special figure 1 or special figure 2 (see FIG. 10). It should be noted that the symbol information and the like acquired by the effect control microcomputer 121 can be appropriately used in the subsequent processes.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the effect symbol EZ to be finally stopped and displayed in the effect symbol variation effect (S5002). Specifically, a random number for determining the effect symbol is acquired, and a change start command is given from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the special symbol lottery and the presence or absence of reach. One table is selected based on the analysis result of, and the effect symbol is selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the effect symbol using the selected table. As a result, the combination of the effect symbols EZ that is finally stopped and displayed (for example, "2.2.2" or the like) is determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects a variable effect pattern (S5003). Specifically, the random numbers for determining the fluctuation effect pattern are acquired, and the analysis result of the fluctuation start command is obtained from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of fluctuation pattern (see FIGS. 11 and 12). One table is selected based on the above, and the random number for determining the acquired variation effect pattern is determined using the selected table to select the variation effect pattern. This includes, for example, the type of reach (whether normal reach or SP reach is performed), the number of pseudo-reams, and which effect is to be executed when multiple effects belonging to SP reach are provided. The details of the variable production will be decided. That is, once the variable effect pattern is determined, the effect time of the variable effect, the variable display mode of the effect symbol EZ, the presence or absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, and the presence or absence of the operation effect (the effect using the normal button 40, the special button 41, etc.). , The details of the content of the variable effect consisting of the content of the operation effect, the effect development configuration, the type of the background of the effect pattern, and the like will be determined.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the advance notice effect (S5004). Specifically, a random number for determining the advance notice effect is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of reach, based on the analysis result of the fluctuation start command. The advance notice effect is selected by selecting and using the selected table to determine the acquired random number for determining the advance notice effect. As a result, the content of the notice effect such as the so-called step-up notice effect and the chance-up notice effect is determined.

Then, the variable effect start command for starting the variable effect with the selected variable effect pattern, the effect symbol, and the advance notice effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S5005). When the variable effect start command set in step S5005 is transmitted to the image control board 140 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads a predetermined effect image from the image ROM 142. , The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 performs a variable effect.

In the following step S5006, it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting timer is larger than "0", and if it is larger than "0" (YES in S5006), the value of the customer waiting timer is cleared to "0" (S5007). .. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is not the value "0" corresponding to the non-customer waiting (S5008), and if it is not "0" (YES in S5008), the customer waiting flag is set. Clear to "0" (S5009) to finish this process.

[4-1-2. Sub-side power-on processing]
As shown in FIG. 38, in the sub-side power-on processing (S4417), the effect control microcomputer 121 first acquires RTC information from the RTC 139 (S6001). The RTC information is information indicating the current date and time (date and time), and in this embodiment, it may be information indicating at least the current time. That is, the RTC information acquired here is the information of the time acquired based on the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on (hereinafter, may be referred to as the power on time). Next, it is determined whether or not the acquired power-on time is within the initial power-on range (S6002).

The initial power-on range is a predetermined time range and is stored in the effect ROM 123. Further, in the present embodiment, the initial power-on range is a range from 7:00 am to 11:00 am. As described above, the initial power-on range is a range in which there is a high possibility that the first power-on of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be performed on any day. That is, in this embodiment, by determining whether or not the power-on time is within the initial power-on range, whether the power-on related to the acquisition of the power-on time is the first power-on of the day or the second and subsequent power-on times. It is possible to appropriately determine whether it is a thing. The initial power-on range is preferably a range in which the first power-on of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be performed on any day, and is not limited to the above range.

When the power-on time is within the initial power-on range (YES in S6002), the power-on time is set as the reference time and stored in the reference time storage unit 125 of the effect RAM 124 (S6003). That is, when it can be determined that the power-on is the first time of the day, the power-on time acquired based on the first power-on is stored in the reference time storage unit 125 as the reference time. Furthermore, a specific time is set in the specific demo timer (S6004), and this process is completed.

On the other hand, when the power-on time is not within the initial power-on range (NO in S6002), the reference elapsed time is calculated from the difference between the reference time stored in the reference time storage unit 125 and the power-on time (S6005). Correct the specific time of the specific demo timer (S6006). Further, the corrected specific time is set in the specific demo timer (S6007), and this process is completed. That is, when it can be determined that the power-on is after the second time of the day, the reference elapsed time is calculated from the elapsed time from the reference time indicating the first power-on time to the power-on time indicating the current time, and the reference is obtained. Correction related to the specific demo timer is performed according to the elapsed time.

In the present embodiment, the specific demo timer is a counter that measures the display timing (start timing of the specific demo effect) of the specific demo image G203 separately from the customer waiting timer. Further, while the customer waiting timer is counted during a predetermined customer waiting state (the period from the time when the sub control board 120 receives the customer waiting command to the time when the next fluctuation start command is received), in this embodiment, the customer waiting timer is counted. The specific demo timer is counted while the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on (while the power supply is continued). Then, the correction related to the specific demo timer performed when the power is turned on for the second time or later on that day (S6006) is the value of the specific demo timer whose power supply was interrupted on the way after the first power on on that day. It matches the value of the specific demo timer that was counted without interruption of power supply from the first power-on of.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the correction related to the specific demo timer is performed, the reference elapsed time (the elapsed time from the reference time to the power-on time) is the initial setting time of the specific demo timer (hereinafter referred to as the specific time). If there is a remainder (division remainder), the value obtained by subtracting the remainder from the specific time is set in the specific demo timer as the correction specific time (S6007). As a result, even when the power is turned on for the second time or later on that day, the value of the specific demo timer can be corrected to the same value as when it was counted from the first power on on that day.

[4-2. Waiting for customers production processing]
As shown in FIG. 35, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the customer waiting effect process (S4302) after the receive command analysis process (S4301). As shown in FIGS. 39 and 40, in the customer waiting effect processing (S4302), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the value of the customer waiting timer is larger than “0” (YES in S7001). If the value of the customer waiting timer is not larger than "0" (NO in S7001), this process ends, but if the value of the customer waiting timer is larger than "0" (YES in S7001), the value of the customer waiting timer is subtracted. Then (S7002), it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting timer is "0" (S7003). If it is not "0" (NO in S7003), it is not the timing to switch the image of the customer waiting effect, so this process is finished. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S7003), it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "1" (S7004).

When it is determined in step S7004 that the value of the customer waiting flag is "1", it is the switching timing from the symbol stop image (state in which the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed) to the selection standby image G200, so that the selection standby image A selection standby image display command for displaying the G200 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S7005). The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the selection standby image display command set here causes the display unit 50a to display the selection standby image G200 (see FIG. 23B). As a result, in this embodiment, the customer waiting effect is started.

The selection standby image G200 is an image showing that the mobile terminal linkage function can be switched by operating the select button 42 up and down, and the volume can be adjusted by operating the select button 42 left and right. The selection standby image G200 is superimposed and displayed in front of the effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed. That is, it is displayed superimposed on the symbol stop image. Therefore, on the display unit 50a (selection standby screen) on which the selection standby image G200 is displayed, the player can see the effect symbol EZ in a partially missing state.

Following step S7005, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the second standby time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of the selection standby image G200, in the customer waiting timer (S7006). Then, the value of the customer waiting flag is set to the value "2" corresponding to the selection waiting image G200 (S7007). Further, the value of the customer waiting counter is set to "1" (S7008), and this processing is completed. The customer waiting counter can repeatedly display the selection waiting image G200, the hall code compatible image G201, the newly registered image G202, and the specific demo image G203 in this order, and the number of times the customer waiting effect is repeated (that is, the customer waiting effect). It is a counter that counts (how many laps).

If the determination result in step S7004 is NO, then it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "2" (S7009). If this determination result is YES, it is the switching timing from the selection standby image G200 to the hole code compatible image G201. Therefore, the hole code compatible image display command for displaying the hole code compatible image G201 is issued to the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. Set to (S7010). The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the hole code compatible image display command set here causes the display unit 50a to display the hole code compatible image G201 (see FIG. 23C).

The hole code corresponding image G201 includes an image of the main character, a name of the hall in which the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed, and an image of a greeting to the player. The hole code compatible image G201 is displayed in front of the effect symbol EZ in the entire display unit 50a. Therefore, the effect symbol EZ is not displayed on the display unit 50a (hole code compatible screen) displaying the hole code compatible image G201.

Following step S7010, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the third standby time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of the hall code compatible image G201, in the customer waiting timer (S7011). Then, the value of the customer waiting flag is set to the value "3" corresponding to the hole code corresponding image G201 (S7012), and this processing is completed.

If the determination result in step S7009 is NO, then it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "3" (S7013). If this determination result is YES, it is the switching timing from the hole code compatible image G201 to the newly registered image G202, so a newly registered image display command for displaying the newly registered image G202 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. (S7014). The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the newly registered image display command set here causes the display unit 50a to display the newly registered image G202 (see FIG. 23D).

The new registration image G202 is an image illustrating a method of new registration for using the mobile terminal linkage function. The newly registered image G202 is displayed in front of the effect symbol EZ in the entire display unit 50a. Therefore, the effect symbol EZ is not displayed on the display unit 50a (new registration screen) displaying the newly registered image G202.

Following step S7014, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the fourth standby time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of the newly registered image G202, in the customer waiting timer (S7015). Then, the value of the customer waiting flag is set to the value "4" corresponding to the newly registered image G202 (S7016), and this processing is completed.

If the determination result in step S7013 is NO, it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "4" as shown in FIG. 40 (S7017). If this determination result is YES, it is the switching timing from the newly registered image G202 to the specific demo image G203, so a specific demo image display command for displaying the specific demo image G203 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. (S7018). The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 that has received the specific demo image display command set here causes the display unit 50a to display the specific demo image G203 (see FIG. 23E).

The specific demo image G203 is an image of a scene in which the main character and the enemy character are fighting. The specific demo image G203 is displayed in front of the effect symbol EZ in the entire display unit 50a. Therefore, the effect symbol EZ is not displayed on the display unit 50a (demo screen) displaying the specific demo image G203.

Following step S7018, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the fifth standby time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of the specific demo image G203, in the customer waiting timer (S7019). Then, the value of the customer waiting flag is set to the value "5" corresponding to the specific demo image G203 (S7020), and this processing is completed.

If the determination result in step S7017 is NO, the value of the customer waiting flag is "5". That is, since it is the switching timing from the specific demo image G203 to the selection standby image G200, the selection standby image display command for displaying the selection standby image G200 is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S7021). Then, the second waiting time (30 seconds in this embodiment), which is the display time of the selected waiting image G200, is set in the customer waiting timer (S7022), and the value of the customer waiting flag is set according to the selected waiting image G200. Set to "2" (S7023). Further, "1" is added to the value of the customer waiting counter, and this process is completed. That is, the value of the customer waiting counter can count the number of times the selection standby image G200 is switched to without interposing the fluctuation of the special figure. Therefore, when the customer waiting effect is repeatedly performed without interposing the fluctuation of the special figure, it is possible to appropriately count the number of laps of the effect by the value of the customer waiting counter.

[4-3. Specific demo timer processing]
As shown in FIG. 35, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a switch state acquisition process (S4303) and the like to perform a specific demo timer process (S4308) after the customer waiting effect (S4302). As shown in FIG. 41, in the specific demo timer process (S4308), the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not the value of the specific demo timer is “0” (S8001). If it is not "0" (NO in S8001), it is not the timing to switch to the specific demo image G203, so the value of the specific demo timer is subtracted (S8002) to end this process. On the other hand, if the value of the specific demo timer is "0" (YES in S8001), it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting counter is larger than "1" (S8003).

If the value of the customer waiting counter is larger than "1" (YES in S8003), set the value of the customer waiting flag to "4" (S8004) and set the value of the customer waiting timer to "1" (S8004). S8005). That is, if the customer waiting effect is from the second lap onward (YES in S8003), the customer waiting flag is set to "4" and the customer waiting timer is set to "1". Further, in this case, a specific time is set in the specific demo timer (S8006), and this process is completed.

In this case, in the next customer waiting effect processing (S4302, see FIG. 39), the customer waiting timer is subtracted from "1" (YES in S7001) to become (S7002) "0" (YES in S7003) and waits for customers. When the flag is "4" (NO for S7004, S7009, S7013, YES for S7017), the specific demo image display command is set (S7018), and the fifth waiting time is set for the customer waiting timer (S7019). .. That is, in this embodiment, when the value of the specific demo timer becomes "0" during the execution of the customer waiting effect from the second lap onward, the specific demo effect is started.

If the value of the specific demo timer is "0" (YES in S8001) and the value of the customer waiting counter is not larger than "1", that is, less than "1" (NO in S8003), the customer waiting flag It is determined whether or not the value of is "5" (S8007). If the value of the customer waiting flag is "5" (YES in S8007), set the value of the customer waiting flag to "4" (S8004) and set the value of the customer waiting timer to "1" (S8004). S8005). Further, in this case, a specific time is set in the specific demo timer (S8006), and this process is completed.

That is, even if the customer waiting effect is the first lap (NO in S8003), when the specific demo image G203 is being displayed (YES in S8007), the customer waiting flag is set to "4" and the customer waiting timer is set. Is set to "1". That is, in this embodiment, when the specific demo timer becomes "0" during the execution of the specific demo effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap, the specific demo effect is performed again from the beginning.

Also, when the value of the specific demo timer is "0" (YES in S8001), the value of the customer waiting counter is less than "1" (NO in S8003), and the value of the customer waiting flag is not "5" (in S8007). NO), it is determined whether or not the value of the customer waiting flag is "4" (S8008). If the value of the customer waiting flag is "4" (YES in S8008), the value of the customer waiting timer is set to "1" (S8005). Further, in this case, a specific time is set in the specific demo timer (S8006), and this process is completed.

That is, even if the customer waiting effect is the first lap (NO in S8003), the customer waiting timer is set to "1" when the new registration demo effect for displaying the newly registered image G202 is in progress (YES in S8008). Therefore, in this case as well, in the next customer waiting effect processing (S4302, see FIG. 39), the customer waiting timer is subtracted from "1" (YES in S7001) to become (S7002) "0" (YES in S7003). ), When the customer waiting flag is "4" (NO for S7004, S7009, S7013, YES for S7017), the specific demo image display command is set (S7018), and the fifth waiting time is set in the customer waiting timer. (S7019). That is, in this embodiment, when the specific demo timer becomes "0" during the execution of the new registration demo effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap, the running new registration demo effect is terminated and the specific demo effect is switched to.

Further, when the value of the customer waiting counter is less than "1" (NO in S8003) and the value of the customer waiting flag is neither "5" nor "4", that is, the value of the customer waiting flag is "1". In the case of "2" and "3" (NO in S8007 and S8008), a specific time is set in the specific demo timer (S8006), and this process ends. That is, in this embodiment, the specific demo timer is set to "0" during the selection standby demo effect that displays the selection standby image G200 in the customer waiting effect on the first lap or the hall code compatible demo effect that displays the hall code compatible image G201. When that happens, we will not switch to a specific demo production.

7. Characteristic parts of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, the characteristic parts of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. One of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the start timing of the specific demo effect in the customer waiting effect.

As described above, in the game control microcomputer 101 of the present embodiment, the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2) of the second starting port 12 is not "0" in the special symbol standby process (S1302, see FIG. 29). When either (NO in S1401) or the number of reserved balls in the first starting port 11 (NO in S1407) is not "0" (NO in S1407), the variable start command is sent to the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. Set (S1406, S1412). On the other hand, the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 12 (number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is "0" (YES in S1401), and the number of reserved balls in the first starting port 11 (number of reserved balls in special figure 1). When is "0" (YES in S1407), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1416). The set fluctuation start command and customer wait command are then output to the sub control board 120 in the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005, see FIG. 26).

Further, when the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment receives a customer waiting command from the main control board 100 (YES in S4411) in the reception command analysis process (S4301, see FIG. 36), the customer waiting timer first waits. While setting the time (30 seconds in this embodiment) (S4412), the value of the customer waiting flag is set to "1" (S4413). Then, when the first waiting time elapses without receiving the fluctuation start command, the customer waiting effect is started (S4302, see FIG. 39). On the other hand, in the variation effect start process (S4402, see FIG. 37) executed when the variation start command is received (YES in S4401), the customer waiting timer is reset (S5007) and the customer waiting flag is reset (S5009). ..

That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment can start the customer waiting effect when the fluctuation of the special figure is not executed for a certain period of time. In the customer waiting production, it is possible to repeat the selection waiting demo production, the hall code compatible demo production, the newly registered demo production, and the specific demo production in this order. That is, the specific demo effect can be started based on the customer waiting timer.

Further, the specific demo effect can be executed based on the specific demo timer separately from the customer waiting timer. The specific demo timer is first set in the sub-side power-on processing (S4417, see FIG. 38), and then subtracted in the specific demo timer processing (S4308, see FIG. 41) (S8002). Then, when the value of the specific demo timer becomes "0", the specific demo effect can be started in this embodiment. Specifically, the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the specific demo timer is the following three patterns (1) to (3) as described above in the description of the specific demo timer process (S4308, see FIG. 41).
(1) When the value of the specific demo timer becomes "0" during the execution of the customer waiting effect on the second and subsequent laps (2) The specific demo timer is set to "0" while the specific demo effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap is being executed. (3) When the specific demo timer becomes "0" while the new registration demo effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap is being executed.

On the other hand, even if the specific demo timer becomes "0" during the selection standby demo effect or the hall code compatible demo effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap, the specific demo effect is not started. Further, in this embodiment, even when the variable display of the effect symbol EZ is finished and the completely stopped symbol stop image is displayed, even if the specific demo timer becomes "0", the specific demo effect is started. There is nothing to do.

FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a configuration of a customer waiting effect including a specific demo effect performed based on the customer waiting timer and the specific demo timer. The upper part of FIG. 42 shows the timing related to the specific demo timer. Specifically, the time T0 is the timing at which the specific demo timer is first set based on the power-on. The time T1 is the timing at which the specific time X has elapsed from the time T0. The time T2 is the timing at which the specific time X has further elapsed from the time T1. That is, the time T1 and the time T2 are the timings when the value of the specific demo timer in which the specific time X is set at the time T0 and the time T1, respectively, becomes "0". The timing at which the value of the specific demo timer becomes "0" may be hereinafter referred to as a specific timing.

FIG. 42A shows a configuration of a customer waiting effect performed when the player does not play the game, that is, when there is no change in the special figure. 42 (B) to 42 (F) show the configuration of the customer waiting effect performed when the game is played by the player, that is, when there is a change in the special figure. Further, FIGS. 42 (B) to 42 (F) show the case where the played time is different from each other. In FIGS. 42 (B) to 42 (F), the variation display of the effect symbol EZ is completed at the time Y1 when the variation display of the effect symbol EZ is started based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and the variation display of the effect symbol EZ is completed. It indicates the time Y2 at which the display of the stopped symbol stop image is started. In this embodiment, the time from the time Y1 to the time Y2 is defined as the game time in which the player plays the game. Further, in FIGS. 42 (B) to 42 (F), although the games are started at the same time Y1, the game times are different for each. Therefore, in FIGS. 42 (B) to 42 (F), the time Y2 at which the game is completed is different.

Further, in FIGS. 42 (A) to 42 (F), the time when the symbol stop image is displayed is "figure", the time when the selection standby demo effect is performed is "selected", and the hall code compatible demo effect is performed. The time spent is indicated by "e", the time during which the newly registered demo production is being performed is indicated by "new", and the time during which the specific demo production is being performed is indicated by "special". In addition, the game time during which the player is playing the game is indicated by "game".

In this embodiment, the specific time X is set to the time for two laps of the customer waiting effect. That is, the specific time X is the second waiting time related to the selected standby demo effect, the third waiting time related to the hall code compatible demo effect, the fourth waiting time related to the newly registered demo effect, and the fifth waiting time related to the specific demo effect. The time is twice as long as the time for one lap of the customer waiting production.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (A), when there is no game time, the symbol stop image is first displayed based on the power-on, and then the customer waiting effect is started. In the customer waiting production, the selection waiting demo production, the hall code compatible demo production, the newly registered demo production, and the specific demo production are repeated in this order.

Further, in the present embodiment, when there is no game time between the time T0 and the time T1, the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the customer waiting timer is set to the time T1. Further, in this embodiment, since the specific time X is the time for two laps of the customer waiting effect, when there is no game time between the time T1 and the time T2, the specific demo effect based on the customer waiting timer is performed. The start timing is set to time T2. That is, in the present embodiment, when there is no game time, the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the customer waiting timer is the same as the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the specific demo timer.

For example, if the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the customer waiting timer and the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the specific demo timer are different, the customer waiting effect can be selected as the selected standby demo effect, the hall code compatible demo effect, or the newly registered demo effect. , It may not be possible to do it in the order of specific demo production. For example, a specific demo effect may be started after a selection standby demo effect or a hall code compatible demo effect. In such a case, the customer waiting effect may be uncomfortable because the customer waiting effect is not performed in that order. Also, for example, when there is a player who wants to access an internet site showing related information of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and is waiting for a new registration demo production, the new registration demo production is skipped after the hall code compatible demo production. It is possible that a specific demo production will be executed.

If the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the customer waiting timer and the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the specific demo timer are different, for example, the newly registered demo effect is performed for a time shorter than the fourth standby time. That is, it is possible that the newly registered demo production is terminated in the middle and the specific demo production is started. In such a case, there is a possibility that the customer waiting effect cannot properly exert its effect. For example, even though there is a player who is trying to read the two-dimensional code displayed in the newly registered demo effect with a mobile terminal, the newly registered demo effect may end in the middle and the specific demo effect may start. Because you get it.

In response to such a problem, in the present embodiment, when there is no game time, the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the customer waiting timer and the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the specific demo timer are made to match as much as possible. ing. As a result, it is possible to perform the customer waiting effect without discomfort and to appropriately produce the effect.

On the other hand, FIG. 42B shows a case where the length of the game time is the length at which the time T1 is reached while the symbol stop image is displayed. In this case, since the time T1 is set in the state where the symbol stop image is displayed, the time T1 does not correspond to any of the three patterns of the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the above-mentioned specific demo timer. Therefore, even if the time T1 is reached, the specific demo effect is not started, and then the customer wait effect proceeds based on the customer wait timer.

Then, the time is T2 during the execution of the specific demo production in the customer waiting production on the second lap. In this case, the time T2 corresponds to (1) of the three patterns of the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the above-mentioned specific demo timer. Therefore, at time T2, the specific demo production is started. Specifically, the specific demo effect that is already being executed is ended, and the specific demo effect is performed again from the beginning. As a result, the specific demo effect that starts at time T2 can be started at the start timing of the specific demo effect that is executed when there is no game time.

Further, FIG. 42C shows a case where the length of the game time is the length at which the time T1 is reached during the execution of the selection waiting demo effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap. In this case, the time T1 does not correspond to any of the three patterns of the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the above-mentioned specific demo timer. Therefore, even if the time T1 is reached, the specific demo effect is not started, and then the customer wait effect proceeds based on the customer wait timer.

Then, the time T2 is set during the execution of the selection waiting demo effect in the customer waiting effect on the third lap. In this case, the time T2 corresponds to (1) of the three patterns of the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the above-mentioned specific demo timer. Therefore, at time T2, the specific demo production is started. Specifically, the selected standby demo effect being executed is ended, and the specific demo effect is started. As a result, the specific demo effect that starts at time T2 can be started at the start timing of the specific demo effect that is executed when there is no game time.

Further, FIG. 42 (D) shows a case where the length of the game time is the length at which the time T1 is reached during the execution of the hall code corresponding demo effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap. In this case, the time T1 does not correspond to any of the three patterns of the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the above-mentioned specific demo timer. Therefore, even if the time T1 is reached, the specific demo effect is not started, and then the customer wait effect proceeds based on the customer wait timer.

Then, the time is T2 during the execution of the hall code corresponding demo production in the customer waiting production on the third lap. In this case, the time T2 corresponds to (1) of the three patterns of the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the above-mentioned specific demo timer. Therefore, at time T2, the specific demo production is started. Specifically, the demo production corresponding to the hall code being executed is ended, and the specific demo production is started. As a result, the specific demo effect that starts at time T2 can be started at the start timing of the specific demo effect that is executed when there is no game time.

Further, FIG. 42 (E) shows a case where the length of the game time is the length at which the time T1 is reached during the execution of the newly registered demo effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap. In this case, the time T1 corresponds to (3) of the three patterns of the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the above-mentioned specific demo timer. Therefore, at time T1, the specific demonstration effect is started. Specifically, the newly registered demo production that is being executed is ended, and the specific demo production is started. As a result, the specific demo effect that starts at time T1 can be started at the start timing of the specific demo effect that is executed when there is no game time. In this case, of course, even at the time T2, the specific demo effect can be started at the start timing of the specific demo effect that is executed when there is no game time.

Further, FIG. 42 (F) shows a case where the length of the game time is the length at which the time T1 is reached during the execution of the specific demo effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap. In this case, the time T1 corresponds to (2) of the three patterns of the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the above-mentioned specific demo timer. Therefore, at time T1, the specific demonstration effect is started. Specifically, the specific demo effect that is already being executed is ended, and the specific demo effect is performed again from the beginning. As a result, the specific demo effect that starts at time T1 can be started at the start timing of the specific demo effect that is executed when there is no game time. In this case, of course, even at the time T2, the specific demo effect can be started at the start timing of the specific demo effect that is executed when there is no game time.

That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment can start the specific demo effect at the specific timing when the value of the specific demo timer becomes "0" during the execution of the customer waiting effect. Therefore, when there are a plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1, the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1 can be combined to perform a specific demonstration effect showing a battle between the main character and the enemy character. That is, it is possible to display the battle between the main character and the enemy character on the plurality of display units 50a. This makes it possible to make the specific demo production powerful. By outputting the sound from the speaker 52 for the specific demo effect, it is possible to further improve the power of the specific demo effect performed by the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the interest of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, even in a game hall where various types of pachinko gaming machines are installed, it is possible to appropriately appeal the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to the players.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can continuously execute the customer waiting effect a plurality of times by repeating the process. Then, when the customer waiting effect on the first lap is being executed, the specific demo effect may not be started even at a specific timing. Specifically, when the selection standby demo effect or the hall code compatible demo effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap is being executed, the specific demo effect is not started even at a specific timing. When the selection waiting demo effect or the hall code compatible demo effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap is executed, it is a relatively early stage in the customer waiting effect on the first lap. For this reason, when the selection waiting demo effect or the hall code compatible demo effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap is being executed, the game ball does not win a prize in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 for a certain period of time. In reality, the player may still be playing, or may be aware that he is playing. The specific demo production is a production that can make the pachinko gaming machine PY1 stand out even in the customer waiting production. For this reason, the specific demo production may interfere with the game for the player who is playing the game, and may reduce the interest in the game. In addition, for example, when there is a pachinko gaming machine PY1 that is not playing next to it, a specific demo effect is produced together with the pachinko gaming machine PY1 that is not playing next to it even though there is a player who is actually playing. Is executed, there is a possibility that the player can easily recognize that the customer waiting effect is being performed. In such a case, there is a possibility that the player's interest in playing the game is further reduced. In response to such a problem, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, even when the customer waiting effect is started because the game ball has not won a prize in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 for a certain period of time. It is possible to suppress the execution of a specific demo effect at the initial stage. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's game from being hindered or the game's interest from being reduced by the specific demonstration effect.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 may start a specific demo effect even during the execution of the customer waiting effect on the first lap at a specific timing. Specifically, when the newly registered demo effect or the specific demo effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap is being executed, the specific demo effect can be started at a specific timing. When a newly registered demo effect or a specific demo effect is executed in the customer waiting effect on the first lap, it is a relatively late stage in the customer waiting effect on the first lap. Therefore, it is possible that the player has already completed the game on the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, the newly registered demo effect is executed immediately before the specific demo effect. Therefore, when a newly registered demo effect or a specific demo effect is already being executed, even if it is a customer waiting effect on the first lap, by starting the specific demo effect based on the specific demo timer, it can be used with other pachinko gaming machines PY1. It is possible to prioritize the improvement of the interest by performing a specific demo production together.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can start a specific demo production at a specific timing as long as it is in the process of waiting for customers from the second lap onward. If the customer waiting production is being performed after the second lap, there is a possibility that the player who has been playing the game is not playing the game, for example, the game has already been completed. Therefore, when there is a high possibility that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not being played by the player, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can execute a specific demonstration effect together with the other pachinko gaming machine PY1.

Further, as described in the sub-side power-on processing (S4417, see FIG. 38), the specific demo timer of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is first set to a specific time based on the power-on, and the counting is started. .. Therefore, by matching the timing of power supply by turning on the power with the other pachinko gaming machines PY1, it is possible to appropriately match the values of the specific demo timers of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1.

Further, as described above, the game control microcomputer 101 of the present embodiment sets the power-on command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the power-on processing (S001, see FIG. 25) (S021). The set power-on command is then output to the sub-control board 120 in the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005, see FIG. 26).

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment receives a power-on command from the main control board 100 (YES in S4416) in the reception command analysis process (S4301, see FIG. 36), and performs a sub-side power-on process (YES in S4416). Execute S4417). In the sub-side power-on processing (S4417, FIG. 38), if it is determined from the RTC information (S6001) that the power-on time is within the initial power-on range (YES in S6002), the power-on time is used as the reference time. It is stored in the reference time storage unit 125 of the RAM 124 (S6003), and the specific time is set in the specific demo timer (S6004). On the other hand, if it is determined that the power-on time is not within the initial power-on range (NO in S6002), the reference elapsed time from the reference time stored in the reference time storage unit 125 to the power-on time is calculated (S6005). While correcting the specific time (S6006), the correction specific time is set in the specific demo timer (S6007).

That is, when it can be determined that the power-on is the first time of the day, the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment sets the power-on time as the reference time and sets the specific time in the specific demo timer. On the other hand, when it can be determined that the power is turned on after the second time of the day, the corrected specific time corrected based on the elapsed time from the time of the first power on of the day is set in the specific demo timer.

FIG. 43 shows a specific timing while power is being supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. FIG. 43A shows a case where the power supply is not interrupted after the first power-on of the day is performed. On the other hand, FIG. 43B shows a case where the power supply is interrupted after the power is turned on for the first time on that day. Specifically, the example of FIG. 43B is a case where the power is turned on twice in a day.

Further, in the example of FIG. 43, the specific time (S6004) set in the specific demo timer at the time of the first power-on (YES in S6002) on that day is 15 minutes. Therefore, while the power is being supplied, the specific timing is set every 15 minutes. In FIG. 43 (A), the power-on time acquired from RTC139 (S6001) based on the first power-on is 9:01. Since 9:01 is within the initial power-on range (within the range from 7:00 am to 11:00 am in this embodiment) (YES in S6002), this time is stored in the reference time storage unit 125 as the reference time. (S6003). Then, the specific timing is off every 15 minutes from 9:01.

In FIG. 43 (B), the power-on time acquired from RTC139 (S6001) based on the first power-on is 9:04 (YES in S6002). This time is stored in the reference time storage unit 125 as the reference time (S6003). Then, from 9:04 until the power supply is cut off, the specific timing is delayed every 15 minutes. Further, in FIG. 43B, the power supply is cut off when the information of RTC139 is 13:39. Then, 32 minutes after the power supply is cut off, there is a second power-on, and the power-on time acquired from RTC139 (S6001) based on the second power-on is 14:11. 14:11 is not within the initial power-on range (NO for S6002). Therefore, at this time, the reference elapsed time from the reference time (9:04) to the second power-on time (14:11) is calculated (S6005). Specifically, the reference elapsed time is 307 minutes.

Next, the specified time related to the specific demo timer is corrected based on the calculated reference elapsed time (307 minutes) (S4417). As described above, in the present embodiment, the correction for the specific time related to the specific demo timer divides the reference elapsed time (307 minutes) by the specific time (15 minutes), and when there is a surplus, the surplus (7 minutes). Is subtracted from the specific time (15 minutes), and the value (8 minutes) is set in the specific demo timer as the correction specific time (S6007). As a result, even when the power is turned on for the second time on that day, the value of the specific demo timer can be corrected to the same value as when it was counted from the first power on on that day. It should be noted that the same can be performed when the power is turned on for the third time or later on that day. Further, the correction specific time is set in the specific demo timer only at the first time when the power is turned on for the second time or later, and after that, the specific time is set in the specific demo timer unless the power supply is cut off.

Further, in FIG. 43A, the reference time acquired based on the first power-on is 9:01. On the other hand, in FIG. 43B, the reference time acquired based on the first power-on is 9:04. However, this time is the time acquired from the information of RTC139. That is, if the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to FIG. 43 (A) and the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to FIG. 43 (B) are turned on at the same time, even if the reference times themselves are different, each of them. It is possible to adjust the specific timing that the specific time shifts from the reference time every time. That is, in the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, even if the time information of each RTC139 of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1 is deviated, the specific timing can be adjusted regardless of the deviation. That is, in the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, if the timing of turning on the power of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1 is matched, it is possible to appropriately perform the specific demonstration effect. To match the timing of turning on the power of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1, for example, by turning on the power switch of the predetermined island power supply device to which the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1 are connected, the power of each pachinko gaming machine PY1 can be adjusted. It is conceivable to start power supply.

That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment includes a power supply board 190 capable of supplying electric power to each part. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 stores the reference time of the effect RAM 124 using the power on time acquired based on the start of power supply in the sub-side power-on processing (S4417, FIG. 38) as the reference time. The process of storing in the unit 125 is performed, and the specific time is set in the specific demo timer. After that, the specific demo effect can be started at the specific timing when the specific demo timer becomes "0". That is, the specific demo production can be started at a specific timing. Therefore, by starting the power supply to the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1 at the same timing, it is possible to match the start timing of the specific demonstration effect of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest by the specific demonstration effect performed by the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1 together. Further, even in a game hall where various types of pachinko gaming machines are installed, it is possible to appropriately appeal the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to the players.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the reference time stored in the reference time storage unit 125 based on the first power-on of the day is the power from the backup power supply circuit 192 even when the power supply from the outside is cut off. Retained by supply. Then, when the power is turned on for the second time or later on that day, the power-on time for the second and subsequent times is not stored in the reference time storage unit 125 as the reference time. That is, the reference time is not updated by the power-on time after the second time. When the reference time is updated every time the power is turned on, for example, when the power switch 191 is turned ON / OFF for a part of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1, the power switch 191 is not turned ON / OFF. There is a risk that the specific timing will be different from that of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, in this embodiment, it is possible to determine the specific timing based on the passage of a specific time from the once stored reference time. Therefore, even if there is a pachinko gaming machine PY1 in which the power switch 191 is turned ON / OFF, it is possible to match the specific timing with the other pachinko gaming machine PY1. Therefore, even when the power switch 191 is turned on / off, it is possible to execute the specific demo effect together with the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the reference time is not updated by the second and subsequent power-on times, the difference between the second and subsequent power-on times and the reference time stored in the reference time storage unit 125. Calculate the standard elapsed time by. Then, depending on the reference elapsed time, the correction related to the specific demo timer is appropriately corrected so that the specific timing of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 that has been turned on for the second time or later matches the specific timing of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 that has not been interrupted by the power supply. It will be possible to do. Therefore, even when the power supply to some pachinko gaming machines PY1 is interrupted, it is possible to appropriately match the specific demo effect with the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the power-on time acquired based on the power-on is within a predetermined initial power-on range, the power-on time is stored in the reference time storage unit 125 as a reference time. On the other hand, when the power-on time is outside the initial power-on range, the power-on time is not stored in the reference time storage unit 125. Therefore, by simultaneously turning on the power of the plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1 within the initial power turning range, even if some pachinko gaming machines PY1 are subsequently turned on outside the initial power turning range. , All specific demo productions can be combined and executed.

8. Modification example Hereinafter, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined and configured. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in the present specification.

For example, in the above embodiment, the specific demo effect is described as displaying the specific demo image G203. That is, when a plurality of pachinko gaming machines PY1 are installed side by side, the same specific demo image G203 is displayed on the display unit 50a of any pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, a plurality of specific demo images G203 may be stored in the CGROM 145, and one of the plurality of specific demo images G203 selected by an input operation using, for example, a select button 42 may be displayed.

When a plurality of images are prepared as the specific demo image G203, for example, as shown in FIG. 44, by complementing each other's specific demo images G203, the plurality of display units 50a are used. You may want to display two integrated images. FIG. 44 shows each display unit 50a when the pachinko gaming machines PY1 (left side), PY2 (center), and PY3 (right side) are installed side by side in this order. The pachinko gaming machines PY1, PY2, and PY3 are all of the same type, and the image to be displayed in the specific demo effect can be selected from the specific demo images G203A, G203B, and G203C. In the example of FIG. 44, the specific demo image G203A represents an enemy character facing to the right, the specific demo image G203B represents a state in which sparks are scattered, and the specific demo image G203C represents a hero character facing to the left. be. The specific demo image G203A is arranged on the display unit 50a of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 arranged on the leftmost side, and the specific demo image G203B is arranged on the display unit 50a of the pachinko gaming machine PY2 arranged in the center. The specific demo image G203C is displayed on the display unit 50a of the pachinko gaming machine PY3. As a result, an image showing the battle between the main character and the enemy character is completed using the three display units 50a of the pachinko gaming machines PY1, PY2, and PY3. By using the plurality of display units 50a to display one integrated image in this way, the group of pachinko gaming machines PY1, PY2, and PY3 can be made more conspicuous in the game hall, and the player can play. It is possible to appeal appropriately to. When displaying one integrated image using the display units of a plurality of pachinko machines in this way, the display timing of some of the specific demo images does not match, and the effect of the specific demo effect is obtained. It may not be exhibited properly. However, in the present invention, since it is possible to appropriately match the start timing of the specific demo effects of the pachinko gaming machines PY1, PY2, and PY3, it is possible to appropriately exert the effect of the specific demo effects. ..

Further, for example, in the above embodiment, as described in the sub-side power-on processing (S4417, FIG. 38), whether or not the power-on is the first power-on on an arbitrary day is determined by the power-on time within the initial power-on range. It is judged by whether or not. However, it may be determined whether or not the power is turned on for the first time by another method. For example, in the second and subsequent power-on, the elapsed time from the previous power-off timing tends to be shorter than that in the first power-on. That is, in general, the first power-on is performed at the opening of the amusement park, and the power is cut off before that at the closing of the amusement park. On the other hand, the second and subsequent power-on is performed after, for example, a minor malfunction occurs in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and the power is cut off to eliminate the malfunction. Therefore, the time during which the power supply from the outside is cut off (cut-off time) tends to be longer before the first power-on than before the second and subsequent power-on.

Based on this tendency, for example, based on the power supply cutoff time, it is possible to determine whether or not the current power-on is the first power-on. In this case, specifically, for example, in the power-off monitoring process (S108, FIG. 31) performed by the game control microcomputer 101, a power-off command is set when a power-off signal is input (YES in S2801). You should do it like this. Then, in the effect control microcomputer 121, when the power supply cutoff command is received from the main control board 100, the time information is acquired from the RTC 139 and the time information is stored in the predetermined area of the effect control RAM 124 as the power supply cutoff time. Leave it to. Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the sub-side power-on processing (S4417) shown in FIG. 45 instead of FIG. 38. In the sub-side power-on processing (S4417) shown in FIG. 45, the power-on time is acquired from RTC139 (S6001), and the difference between the power-off time stored in the effect RAM 124 and the power-on time acquired this time is used. Calculate the cutoff time (S6101). Then, when the calculated cutoff time is equal to or longer than the reference cutoff time (YES in S6102), step S6003 and step S6004 are performed in this order. On the other hand, when the cutoff time is less than the reference cutoff time (NO in S6102), step S6005, step S6006, and step S6007 are performed in this order. Steps S6003 to S6007 are the same as in FIG. 38. Here, the reference cutoff time to be compared with the cutoff time in step S6102 can be set to, for example, 5 hours. By doing so, it is also possible to determine whether or not the power-on of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is the first power-on of the day.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the first waiting time, the second waiting time, the third waiting time, the fourth waiting time, and the fifth waiting time related to the customer waiting effect are all 30 seconds has been described. However, as a matter of course, these times related to the customer waiting effect may be a time other than 30 seconds. Further, for example, the first waiting time, the second waiting time, the third waiting time, the fourth waiting time, and the fifth waiting time may be different times. For example, the fifth waiting time related to the execution of the specific demo effect may be set longer than the other time. Further, for example, the first standby time may be set to a different time depending on the fluctuation start command received from the main control board 100.

Further, in the above embodiment, the configuration that enables the start of the specific demo effect in the customer waiting effect has been described based on the specific demo timer. However, the present invention is not limited to the customer waiting effect, and a predetermined specific effect may be started based on the specific demo timer during the special figure variation effect (game effect) that can be executed when the player is playing. ..

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration of the customer waiting effect has been described as performing the four configuration demo effects of the selection waiting demo effect, the hall code compatible demo effect, the newly registered demo effect, and the specific demo effect in this order. However, the customer waiting production is not limited to this configuration. That is, for example, the number of configuration demo productions of the customer waiting effect can be made smaller than the above. Further, for example, it is possible to add another configuration demo effect to the customer waiting effect. Further, for example, the execution order of the configuration demo production in the customer waiting production may be, of course, different.

Further, in the above embodiment, the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the specific demo timer has been described as the following three patterns (1) to (3).
(1) When the value of the specific demo timer becomes "0" during the execution of the customer waiting effect on the second and subsequent laps (2) The specific demo timer is set to "0" while the specific demo effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap is being executed. (3) When the specific demo timer becomes "0" during the execution of the newly registered demo effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the specific demo timer may be only the two patterns (1) and (2). Further, for example, in addition to (1) to (3), (4) four patterns added when the specific demo timer becomes "0" during the execution of the hall code compatible demo effect in the customer waiting effect on the first lap. It may be the start timing of the specific demo effect based on the specific demo timer. Further, for example, the condition of the second and subsequent laps in (1) may be when the predetermined specific number of times in the continuous repetition of the customer waiting effect during execution is exceeded. Further, in this case, in (2) and (3), the condition of the first lap may be set to be within a specific number of times.

Further, in the above embodiment, the initial power-on range is described as a range from 7:00 am to 11:00 am. However, this is just an example and, of course, it can be changed as appropriate. Further, in the above, the reference cutoff time has been described as 5 hours. However, the standard cutoff time can of course be set to other than 5 hours such as 3 hours or 7 hours. Further, the initial power-on range and the reference cutoff time may be changed by an input operation using, for example, the select button 42 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. This makes it possible to change the time as appropriate according to the business start time of each amusement park.

Further, in the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine, but it can also be applied to other bullet gaming machines such as an arrange ball machine and a sparrow ball gaming machine.

Further, in the embodiment, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is performed substantially in synchronization with the special symbol variable display. It may be composed of symbols other than three such as one. For example, two symbols divided into special figure 1 and special figure 2 may be provided. Further, one symbol common to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. Then, in these cases, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 may display the image, and the sub-control board 120 may control the image. Further, an LED device for displaying a symbol may be provided in an area other than the game area 6 of the game board 1. In this case, the control of the LED device may be performed by the main control board 100 or the sub control board 120.

Further, in the embodiment, the special figure 2 determination process is preferentially performed, but the special figure 1 determination process may be preferentially performed. Further, the special figure determination process may be performed on the special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number in the order stored in the hold storage unit.

Further, in the embodiment, the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed in parallel. It may be configured in.

Further, in the embodiment, the main control board 100 performs basic control related to the progress of the game, and the sub control board 120 performs basic control related to the progress of the effect according to the progress of the game (control of the game). As described above, the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different boards, but the control of the game may be performed on one board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

9. Inventions disclosed herein The following inventions have been disclosed up to the preceding paragraph in this [form for carrying out the invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of the corresponding configurations in the embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix. The invention A is a general term for the following inventions A1 to A5, and the invention B is a general term for the following inventions B1 to B5.

Invention A1:
The effect control means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing the effect using the effect means (image display device 50), and the effect control means (microcomputer 121 for effect control).
It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) equipped with a time measuring means (manufacturing control microcomputer 121 for subtracting a specific demo timer) capable of measuring time.
The effect control means is
When the player is playing a game, a predetermined game effect (special figure variation effect, etc.) can be executed by the effect means.
When the game effect is not performed, a predetermined demo effect (customer waiting effect) including a specific demo effect can be executed by the effect means.
When it is determined that the specific timing is reached based on the measurement result of the timekeeping means during the execution of the demo effect, the specific demo effect can be started (the specific demo timer process (S4308, FIG. 41) is executed). A game machine featuring.

Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, a predetermined effect may be performed by an effect means when a predetermined time has elapsed. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-17997 describes a gaming machine that displays a standby screen on the display screen of the variable display unit when the condition for executing variable display is not detected for a predetermined time or longer. ing. However, there was room for improvement in the production based on the passage of time in order to improve the interest of the game. Then, the gaming machine having this configuration tells the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-17997 that "when it is determined that the timing is specific based on the measurement result of the timekeeping means during the execution of the demonstration effect". , It is possible to start a specific demo production. " First, the demo effect of the gaming machine having this configuration can be suppressed to be monotonous because it is configured to include a specific demo effect. Then, since the specific demo effect can be started at a specific timing, the specific demo effect can be executed together with, for example, another gaming machine of the same type. Then, it is possible to enhance the interest by the specific demonstration production performed by a plurality of gaming machines of the same type. As a result, the gaming machine having this configuration can solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of the gaming interest through the production" (plays an action effect).

Invention A2:
The gaming machine according to the invention A1.
The effect control means is
The demo effect can be executed multiple times in succession by repeating it.
When the running demo effect is within a predetermined specific number of times (first lap of the customer waiting effect) in continuous repetition, the specific demo effect may not be started even when the specific timing is reached. A featured gaming machine.

In a gaming machine with this configuration, when the demonstration effect is continuously repeated only within a specific number of times, the gaming machine can determine that it is in a customer waiting state, but in reality, the player is still playing the game. You may be aware that it is inside. Then, in the demo production performed while the player is playing the game, depending on the mode of the specific demo production, there is a possibility that the start of the demonstration may hinder the game or reduce the interest in the game. be. In the gaming machine of this configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific demo effect from being executed at the initial stage of the start of the demo effect in which the player may actually be still playing. As a result, it is possible to prevent the specific demo effect from interfering with the player's game, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

Invention A3:
The gaming machine according to the invention A2.
The effect control means is
As the demo effect, in addition to the specific demo effect, the first demo effect (newly registered demo effect) and the second demo effect (selection standby demo effect or hall code compatible demo effect) can be executed, and the second demo effect can be executed. , The first demo effect and the specific demo effect can be executed in this order.
In the demo production within the specified number of times in continuous repetition
When the specific timing is reached during the execution of the first demo effect, the specific demo effect can be started.
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific demo effect may not be started when the specific timing is reached during the execution of the second demo effect.

In the gaming machine having this configuration, in the case of the second demo effect in which there is still time before the specific demo effect is executed, the specific demo effect does not start the specific demo effect at the specific timing, so that the specific demo effect can play the player's game. It is possible to suppress the hindrance and the deterioration of the game entertainment. On the other hand, in the case of the first demo effect, in which the specific demo effect may be executed in a short time, by starting the specific demo effect at a specific timing, the specific demo effect can be combined with other gaming machines. It is feasible.

Invention A4:
The gaming machine according to the invention A2 or the invention A3.
The effect control means is
It is characterized in that the specific demo effect can be started when the specific timing is reached during the execution of the demo effect (customer waiting effect from the second lap onward) due to continuous repetition more than the specific number of times. Demonstration machine.

When the demo production is repeated more than a specific number of times, there is a possibility that the player is not playing, for example, the player who has already played the game has finished the game. That is, in the gaming machine of this configuration, when there is a possibility that the player is not playing, it is possible to execute a specific demo effect together with other gaming machines.

Invention A5:
The gaming machine according to any one of Invention A2 to Invention A4.
A power supply means (power supply board 190) capable of supplying electric power to a predetermined unit (main control board 100, sub control board 120, payout control board 170, etc.) is provided.
The timekeeping means starts measuring the time based on the start of power supply by the power supply means (the specific time is set in the specific demo timer in step S6004 of the sub-side power-on processing (S4417, FIG. 38)), and the specific demo timer processing is performed. (S4308, subtract the specific demo timer in step S8002 of FIG. 41),
The effect control means can determine that it is the specific timing at a predetermined time interval (specific time) based on the measurement result of the timekeeping means (execute the specific demo timer process (S4308, FIG. 41)). A gaming machine featuring.

In a gaming machine having this configuration, by matching the timing of starting power supply by the power supply means with other gaming machines of the same type, it is possible to appropriately match the time measurement of the timing means of a plurality of gaming machines. .. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately match and execute a specific demo effect on a plurality of gaming machines of the same type.

Invention B1:
A power supply means (power supply board 190) capable of supplying electric power to a predetermined unit (main control board 100, sub control board 120, payout control board 170, etc.), and
The effect control means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing the effect using the effect means (image display device 50), and the effect control means (microcomputer 121 for effect control).
It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) equipped with a time measuring means (specific demo timer) capable of measuring time.
Production control microcomputer 121 that executes a specific determination means (specific demo timer processing (S4308, FIG. 41)) capable of determining a specific timing in which a specific time has elapsed from the reference timing (reference time) based on the measurement result of the time measurement means. )When,
A reference storage means (reference time storage unit 125) capable of storing the reference timing, and
A reference processing means (sub-side power-on processing (S4417, FIG. 38)) capable of executing a reference storage process for storing the reference timing acquired based on the start of power supply by the power supply means in the reference storage means. ) Stores the power-on time as the reference time (S6003) Production control microcomputer 121).
The effect control means is a gaming machine characterized in that a specific effect (specific demo effect) can be started at the specific timing.

Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, a predetermined effect may be performed by an effect means when a predetermined time has elapsed. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-17997 describes a gaming machine that displays a standby screen on the display screen of the variable display unit when the condition for executing variable display is not detected for a predetermined time or longer. ing. However, there was room for improvement in the production based on the passage of time in order to improve the interest of the game. Then, the gaming machine having the present configuration can determine the specific timing at which the specific time has elapsed from the reference timing, based on the measurement result of the time measuring means, with respect to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-17997. The effect control means includes a specific determination means and a reference processing means capable of executing a reference storage process for storing the reference timing acquired based on the start of power supply by the power supply means in the reference storage means. It is possible to start a specific effect (specific demo effect) at a specific timing. " That is, in the gaming machine having this configuration, the specific effect can be started at a specific timing. Further, the specific effect can be started at a specific timing when a specific time has elapsed from the reference timing acquired based on the start of the power supply. Therefore, by starting the power supply together with other gaming machines of the same type, the specific effect can be executed together by a plurality of gaming machines of the same type. Then, it is possible to enhance the interest by the specific production performed by a plurality of gaming machines of the same type. As a result, the gaming machine having the present configuration can solve (produce an action effect) the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of the gaming interest through the production".

Invention B2:
The gaming machine according to the invention B1.
The reference processing means is
When there is the reference timing stored in the reference storage means when the power supply is started, the reference storage process may not be executed (power on in the sub-side power-on process (S4417, FIG. 38)). A gaming machine characterized in that the time is not within the initial power-on range (NO in S6002)).

When the reference timing is updated every time the power supply is started, for example, when only some of the multiple gaming machines of the same type are interrupted and then restarted, it is specified. There is a risk that the start of the production will be different from other similar gaming machines. Even in such a case, by once starting the specific effect based on the elapsed time from the stored reference timing, the specific effect can be executed together by a plurality of gaming machines of the same type.

Invention B3:
The gaming machine according to the invention B2.
Equipped with a time measuring means (RTC139) capable of measuring the time
The time measuring means can perform time measurement at the time of power supply, and the time measuring means can perform time measurement.
The specific determination means is
When the reference processing means does not execute the reference storage process based on the start of the power supply, the start timing is acquired based on the measurement time of the time measuring means, and the start timing is from the reference timing to the start timing. By calculating the reference start time, which is the time, the elapsed time from the reference timing can be calculated (when the power-on time is not within the initial power-on range in the sub-side power-on processing (S4417, FIG. 38)). A gaming machine characterized in that the reference elapsed time from the reference time to the power-on time is calculated in NO) on the S6002 (S6005)).

In a gaming machine having this configuration, for example, when only a part of a plurality of gaming machines of the same type is interrupted and then restarted, the elapsed time from the reference timing is appropriately set. It can be calculated. Therefore, even when the power supply to some of the gaming machines is interrupted, it is possible to execute the specific effect based on the elapsed time from the same reference timing as other gaming machines of the same type. As a result, even when the power supply to some of the gaming machines is interrupted, it is possible to execute a specific effect by combining a plurality of gaming machines of the same type.

Invention B4:
The gaming machine according to the invention B3.
The reference processing means is
When the measurement time of the time measuring means is within a specific time range (initial power-on range) which is a predetermined time range when the power supply is started, the reference storage process can be executed.
When the time measured by the time measuring means is out of the specific time range when the power supply is started, the reference storage process may not be executed (sub-side power-on process (S4417, FIG. 38)). A gaming machine characterized in that when the power-on time is not within the initial power-on range (NO in S6002), the power-on time is stored as a reference time (S6003) processing is not performed).

In a gaming machine having this configuration, the reference timing can be updated when the start of power supply is within a specific time range, and the stored reference timing can not be updated when the start of power supply is outside the specific time range. be. Therefore, if the power supply of a plurality of same-type gaming machines is started within a specific time range, then even if the power supply is interrupted to some of the gaming machines outside the specific time range. It is possible to execute a specific effect by combining multiple gaming machines of the same type.

Invention B5:
The gaming machine according to the invention B3.
Based on the fact that the power supply by the power supply means is cut off, the cutoff time storage means for storing the measurement time of the time measuring means as the cutoff time (when the power cutoff command is received from the main control board 100, the time information is from RTC139. Is provided, and the effect control microcomputer 121) is provided, and the time information is stored in a predetermined area of the effect RAM 124 as a power off time.
The reference processing means is
When the measurement cutoff time, which is the difference between the measurement time of the time measuring means when the power supply is started and the cutoff time, is equal to or longer than the predetermined reference cutoff time, the reference storage process can be executed.
When the measurement cutoff time is less than the reference cutoff time, the reference storage process may not be executed (sub-side power-on time process (S4417, FIG. 45)).

Generally, after a long cutoff time of the power supply, such as when the power supply of the gaming machine is started at the same time as the opening of the game hall, the power supply of a plurality of the same type of gaming machines tends to be started at the same time. Is. On the other hand, in general, during the business hours of the amusement park, when the power supply is interrupted for a gaming machine that has some problems and the power supply is restarted after the problems are dealt with. The time when the power supply is cut off tends to be short. In the gaming machine having this configuration, the reference timing can be updated when the measurement cutoff time when the power supply is cut off is longer than the reference cutoff time, and the measurement cutoff time is less than the reference cutoff time. Therefore, when it is short, it is possible not to update the stored reference timing. Therefore, even when the power supply to some of the gaming machines is interrupted, it is possible to execute a specific effect by combining a plurality of gaming machines of the same type.

PY1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 50 ... Image display device 50a ... Display unit 101 ... Game control microcomputer 121 ... Production control microcomputer 124 ... Production RAM
125 ... Reference time storage unit 139 ... RTC
190 ... Power supply board

Claims (1)

Production control means that can execute production using production means,
It is a gaming machine equipped with a timekeeping means that can measure time.
The effect control means is
When the player is playing a game, the predetermined game effect can be executed by the effect means.
When the game effect is not performed, a predetermined demo effect including a specific demo effect can be executed by the effect means.
When it is determined that the specific timing is reached based on the measurement result of the timekeeping means during the execution of the demo effect, the specific demo effect can be started .
The demo effect can be executed multiple times in succession by repeating it.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the demo effect being executed is within a predetermined specific number of times in continuous repetition, the specific demo effect may not be started even at the specific timing .

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